We all have our own ways of financing our education and paying that (painful) tuition expense. Whether it be scholarships, student loans, part-time jobs, or a combination of all three, one way or another it's gotta be paid. Regardless of how it gets paid, you should be taking full advantage of that tuition money and … Continue reading Getting the Most Out of Your Tuition
A professor recently said to my class: no interviewer asks you the definition of in a job interview. They ask you how you can add value to the company. How can you add value to a business when you can only recite definitions? This spoke wonders to me. I've … Continue reading Understanding over Memorizing
Whether you have just begun exams, are just finishing up, or have been done for a while, finals week provides a need to treat yourself after enduring all that stress. We tend to "let ourselves go" during finals week - eating takeout, not getting enough sleep, skipping the gym - and not to mention the … Continue reading 5 Ways to Treat Yourself After Exams
Photo:WeHeartIt This week is finals week for me (halfway done woohoo!), so I created a playlist of my favourite pump-up tunes to stay motivated. I play this playlist on my way to school, which is about a 15 to 20 minutes commute. So, there aren't many songs on it but it's the right amount to … Continue reading My Pre-Exam Playlist
If being a student wasn't already financially stressful, it sure will be when the holidays come around. It can be challenging to find the perfect gift for your special someone or loved ones when you can't even afford groceries. In this post, I'm sharing my gift-buying tips to help you save money, as well as … Continue reading Holiday Gift Guide for Students on a Budget
Photo: WeHeartIt This semester I decided to get a little more organized with my studying. With countless due dates and deadlines, we have to work in studying for finals at some point. But this can be overwhelming trying to remember which exams are comprehensive, which chapters to review and so on. So I decided to … Continue reading Creating your Study Schedule
We all know the feeling waking up on the dreaded, exam day. Tired, exhausted, lack of self-confidence etc... But what if we could wake up on exam day feeling ready to tackle whatever that test throws your way? Well, you can! I love waking up on exam day feeling refreshed, relaxed and ready. But it … Continue reading Finding Motivation On Exam Day
I'm going to be honest, I hate this time of year. It's the point in the semester when every group and major assignment is due within a two-week span. If you're lucky, you've found a group that is motivated to get everything done weeks in advance. But more likely, there's always someone in your group … Continue reading Schedule Like a Pro
Do you ever wonder about what will happen to our eyes when we're older if we spend the majority of our days staring at screens? Have you ever thought about the effect that blue light has on your eyes? Maybe not. But after many headaches, and instances of blurred vision from staring at screens a … Continue reading I Tried Blue Light Blocking Glasses
It's the night before the exam, and you feel like you know nothing. You start cramming and before you know it, it's 2AM and now you're just utterly confused. Do. Not. Do. This. Cramming until 2AM may seem like a good way to cover a lot of information before the exam, but how much is actually … Continue reading My Night Routine Before an Exam
