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4 Ways to Get Past a Creative Block

For students, there’s no worse feeling than sitting down to work on an assignment only to realize you have no idea what to write. A blank page quickly becomes intimidating as the minutes pass and no words come to your mind. The question is what to do in these situations to avoid the ensuing panic you feel as the deadline fast approaches. Take a deep breath and relax: there are actually several things you can do to overcome this creative block. Read more >

How to Go to Parties with Social Anxiety

Social anxiety makes college extra difficult. You’re surrounded by people you don’t know — far from your old friends — and you’re expected to go to a variety of social events. You could just sit out parties, but this will mean you miss out on some great opportunities to meet new people and have a good time. If your social anxiety is not too extreme, a better option is to use parties as a chance to overcome those negative feelings and gain confidence. Read more >

Tips for Making the Most of Lectures

Taking full advantage of your lectures will make a huge difference on your university performance. Despite many lectures being advertised as optional, it’s worth attending all of them, as they give you a solid base to build upon during your independent study for the rest of the week. However, simply attending is not enough. Here are a few things you need to do to ensure you enjoy and fully benefit from lectures. Read more >

How To Develop A Study Strategy

University is both an exciting and intimidating experience. While you get many opportunities to have fun, you also have so many things to do that it can be hard to know where to start. Managing coursework, assignments, exam preps, and co-curricular activities can be overwhelming. But it’s never too early to start thinking about study strategies. Read more >

Ways to Prevent a Mid-Semester Slump

The dreaded “mid-semester slump” is a rite of passage for university students. You’ve gotten into a routine. You’ve been studying the course material with consistency. And now, as mid-semester approaches, you’re starting to feel like you’re in a rut. But the good news is that you can shake yourself out of that slump and motivate yourself to get back on track. Read more >