Archive for August, 2008

Free Literature Study Guides From CliffNotes

Monday, August 25th, 2008 in Free Tutorial, Study Tools, Studying Tips | No Comments »

You read it right! The CliffsNotes Literature Guides are now available for free! Students will no longer find it hard to study traditional literature like  “Catcher in the Rye”, “Macbeth” and many others.
Aside from free literature guide, Cliffnotes also provides free tips on how to improve writing, practical tips on how to take the most […]

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College Studying Tips From A 23 Year Old College Graduate

Monday, August 25th, 2008 in College Studying, Studying Tips | No Comments »

I stumbled upon this press release from PRWEB about the 3-minute secret of a guy who overcame his mental obstacles and successfully graduated in college. I also checked out his website but I didn’t bother to explore more because the site seems to be affiliate website or perhaps selling ebook about college studying.
Anyway, I still […]

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Check Out This Free Online Olympics Test

Saturday, August 23rd, 2008 in Student Resource, Study Tools | No Comments »

As the 2008 Olympics in Beijing China is about to end, teachers all around the world will surely ask their students something about the Olympics.  So why not prepare now by trying this free interactive Olympic Quiz Bowl Challenge?
The Olympic Quiz Bowl Challenge is from the Connections Academy and loaded with trivia about this year’s […]

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Budget Calculator for Students

Thursday, August 21st, 2008 in Study Tools, College Studying | No Comments »

I found two online budget calculators that are specially designed for students who want to set their budgets:

CIBC Student Budget Calculator which you can use to plan your expenses for the entire semester and revise it as your situation changes.
Federal Student Aid Budget Calculator which will help you determine your expenses and estimate your total […]

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Suspecting That You Are An Obsessive-Compulsive Student?

Thursday, August 21st, 2008 in Studying Tips | No Comments »

Do you have some obsessions, compulsions or habits that you find difficult to control? Do you tend to do some thing in repetitive manner that somehow affects your concentration? If yes, you may be suffering from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is said to be a medical disorder that causes repetitive and unpleasant obsessions or behaviors that […]

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Budgeting For Students

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008 in College Studying | 1 Comment »

Budgeting or allocating cash is not just for parents or employed people. Students should also know how to allocate their money wisely because this can be a good foundation toward a more stable financial situation in their later lives.
The need to budget is often encountered once we entered the university. We are now compelled to […]

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Anxiety And Studying

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008 in Studying Tips | No Comments »

Anxiety is synonymous in worrying and being stressed in everyday life events such as in studies, work, family or personal problem. It is said to be a normal adaptive and protective biological reaction to stress.  Students frequently have anxiety that affects their academic performance especially during their examination.
It is really difficult to pin point the […]

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Stick To You Schedule

Wednesday, August 13th, 2008 in Time Management, College Studying, Studying Tips | 1 Comment »

Many students fail to develop a good study habit because of the very simple reason: they fail to stick to their schedule. The best way to combat those distractions is to be loyal to your schedule for that time. Refrain from creating excuses and you will see that you can manage your time better.
Self-discipline is […]

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