We all know that getting a solid eight hours’ sleep a night is good for us, right? It’s the key to being productive, alert and in good health. But just how many of us are achieving it? Not many, if surveys are to be believed. Research published last year showed that 28million of us Brits… Continue reading How to… get a good night’s sleep
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How to Beat Procrastination
Procrastination is something that affects everyone, whether it is putting off studying, applying for a job or even returning those shoes you impulsively bought last week. The truth is we’re all guilty of purposely ignoring some of our responsibilities that are overwhelming or require a lot of hard work; resulting in the essay being done… Continue reading How to Beat Procrastination
Making the most of each minute
Education can be a bit of a whirlwind: from classes to nights out with pals, part-time work and spending time with family, you might feel like you’re being pulled in a million different directions. Here, Source picks out our top tips for managing your busy schedule. Get appy Smartphone apps go beyond Candy Crush Saga and… Continue reading Making the most of each minute
Handling stress at university
What with deadlines and a new-found independence of fending for yourself to contend with, university can be a stressful time. However, you might be facing a serious strain without even realising it. Student services at the University of Dundee identify some symptoms to look out for: Physical symptoms include constant tiredness, feeling faint or like… Continue reading Handling stress at university
5 ways… to stay healthy over exam season
Unfortunately it’s that time of year again. The deadlines are set, the books have been taken out of the library and summer is just a little too far away to be excited about. Yes, it’s exam time, with the SQA’s annual exam time kicking off today. To help you get through the stresses of Nationals,… Continue reading 5 ways… to stay healthy over exam season
5 Ways to Stop Procrastinating
We’ve all suffered from procrastination at one point or another. Sometimes it’s the sudden need to walk your dog. Other times, you just sit scrolling through your Facebook news feed, even though there have been no new developments in the past fifteen minutes. Current student Eilidh Stewart, the voice of experience, offers five ways to… Continue reading 5 Ways to Stop Procrastinating
The Essential Prelim Playlist
Music can bring energy to the dullest of moments, but playing it while studying can be distracting – mostly because you can end up singing along to all your favourite tracks. Lyrics are the ultimate attention diverters when we’re trying to concentrate, but it’s no fun sitting in silence for hours on end with no… Continue reading The Essential Prelim Playlist
How To… Ace Your Prelims
It’s the first week back at school and just five minutes after you’re reunited with the friends you didn’t see over the festive period – prelims hit. Some think that because prelims are marked internally, and their grades don’t end up on the all important SQA certificate, that they just don’t matter. But they do.… Continue reading How To… Ace Your Prelims
Stuck in a rut? Not a chance!
If you study astronomy, journalism or business are you forever committed to a career in the industry? We met with some people who say the world is still your oyster after graduation… Computer Animation to Tattoo Artistry Kirstin Stevenson is a 25 year old from Holytown nearGlasgow and has jumped from one career straight… Continue reading Stuck in a rut? Not a chance!