What’s In My Study Cubicle

Hello everyone! Today I'm going to be sharing with you what I put in my study cubicle. To clarify what a "study cubicle" is if you don't know, (it is pretty self-explanatory) the library on campus has individual cubicles for students to study and do work in. They are great because there are zero distractions, temptations, …

Getting Involved on Campus

We've heard it since the first day we walked into high school "get involved in school, it looks good on your resumé!" "Getting involved in high school equates to joining the student council, joining various clubs that spark your interest or trying out for sports teams or the school band. And most students usually do …

Pros and Cons of Online Classes

Photo: WeHeartIt In high school, I was a big fan of online classes and always chose them if I had the option. But I wasn't sure if I was going to like them as much in college. It's a much bigger workload so I thought it would be too difficult to teach myself the material. …

I Tried Cognitive Function Supplements Before an Exam

I like sharing my experiences in trying out new products with everyone so I thought I'd do another one! Today I'm sharing my experience trying out cognitive function supplements during midterms and exams. When I got these supplements I wasn't expecting some mind-blowing transformation, but if something might help me retain or recall more information …

Getting the Most Out of Your Tuition

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 …

Understanding over Memorizing

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 …

5 Ways to Treat Yourself After Exams

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 …

My Pre-Exam Playlist

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 …

Holiday Gift Guide for Students on a Budget

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 …

Creating your Study Schedule

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 …