Preparing For High School 960 480 Teaching Staff

Preparing For High School

Starting high school can seem scary at first. It may be the first time you have has a locker. It may be the first time you have to move from class to class. It may be your first time at a new school or at a school that’s different than some of your friends. More…

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Effective Teamwork 960 504 Teaching Staff

Effective Teamwork

Teamwork is an aspect of everyone’s lives. At some point in time, everyone has had to work as a part of a team; in the workplace, at school, or even at home. Sometimes, teamwork can be a little stressful, but being able to work within a team is very important. A team means combining the…

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A Guide To Increase Mental Well-Being 1200 800 Teaching Staff

A Guide To Increase Mental Well-Being

Happiness is an abstract concept. There is no one solid definition for happiness as it varies by person. Something that invokes great joy in one person may not have the same effect on another. Due to this diversity in happiness, psychologists, philosophers and others have different perspectives on the definition of happiness. Even though the…

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Tips for Studying Effectively 602 452 Teaching Staff

Tips for Studying Effectively

Everyone has been through the stress that accompanies studying. Whether it be for a quiz, test or final exam, finding an effective study method can be quite difficult. In preparation for your next studying session, here are some tips that can help make your studying more effective: Find a Comfortable Study Space This could be…

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Tips for Eating Healthy 732 549 Teaching Staff

Tips for Eating Healthy

With midterm season fast approaching many students may not find time to eat healthy and proper meals. In the rush to get to class and handing in assignments and reports, many students ignore their bodies cry for food and regular meals. To avoid the dreaded “Freshman 15” and to improve your energy levels here are…

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Making Friends in University 2560 1534 Teaching Staff

Making Friends in University

The transition from high school to university is very tough for many. The reason for this is because we’ve already grown familiar with the small group of students in high school with friends who took the same classes as you. The transition over to a large campus with much more people makes one feel overwhelmed…

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Resiliency: The ability to rebound from the bad back to the good 270 187 Teaching Staff

Resiliency: The ability to rebound from the bad back to the good

The expectations placed on students can be overwhelming at times. From homework and extracurriculars to home obligations and personal issues, students have several social, mental and physical aspects of life that they need and are expected to balance. Juggling so many factors at the same time can seem daunting and result in a setback that…

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Tips for Note Taking 750 325 Teaching Staff

Tips for Note Taking

For anyone that attends post-secondary institution knows that there is a truck load of information that they are given to keep straight. Between attending classes and participating in extracurriculars, students make the mistake not organizing their notes effectively and efficiently.  It is extremely important for students to take excellent notes and organize them as they…

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Effective Time Management 398 286 Teaching Staff

Effective Time Management

As a student, managing your time is very important to ensure you are successful in your courses while also being able to have time for yourself. If you are able to develop good time management habits during school years, this trait is definitely beneficial in the when you finish school and have various tasks to…

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Post Secondary Education: What Should New Students Know? 492 400 Teaching Staff

Post Secondary Education: What Should New Students Know?

You’ve just graduated from high school and spent months choosing and applying what post-secondary institution you want to attend. September finally rolls around and you are excited about attending a new school and meeting tons of new people. But along with your feelings of excitement for a new experience, also comes with fear and nerves.…

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Effects of Sleep Debt 1600 1200 Teaching Staff

Effects of Sleep Debt

Once the school year begins in the fall, many students are assigned large amounts of coursework with tight deadlines. After inefficient study sessions, the solution that many students resort to is losing sleep. Now, is losing sleep really the healthiest option? Procrastination that leads to late night work sessions and all-nighters may seem appealing at…

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5 Tips to Alleviate Stress 850 476 Teaching Staff

5 Tips to Alleviate Stress

Life as a student, whether in high school or university, may get tough at times. We all deal with a range of issues in addition to the multiple assignments and tests to study for. High levels of stress may lead to health problems in the future which would be best to avoid. In order to…

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Going Against the Crowd: A Guide to Living Independently 640 360 Teaching Staff

Going Against the Crowd: A Guide to Living Independently

Young children live life on a whim. They are wild and unapologetic, completely ignorant to social constraints. Concepts like acceptance and popularity are non factors since their self-image has yet to be developed. Little by little this serene existence begins to crumble as children are awakened to the harsh judgments of society. This reaches a…

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Creating & Maintaining Positivity 1024 639 Teaching Staff

Creating & Maintaining Positivity

Amidst the stress of life’s constant demands, it can be easy to slip into a pessimistic mindset. Eventually however, this negative attitude becomes your habitual perspective. Constant gloom is not only detrimental to your mental health, but it can be a drain on those around you as well. While you may not be able to…

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Tips to Save $$$ Money $$$ 690 460 Teaching Staff

Tips to Save $$$ Money $$$

“All the things I could do, if I had a little money” Does this Abba lyric resonate with you? Are you constantly stressed about your bank balance? Well fret no more because the following tips are sure to help any student sustain their cash flow. The best part is, with just a little planning, these…

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The Benefits of Playing Sports 1200 700 Teaching Staff

The Benefits of Playing Sports

Extracurricular activities are an important and enriching experience for children to have. With such a vast array of exciting opportunities to choose from, it can be difficult to decide which one(s) to enroll your child in. Most commonly, parents carefully select the programs that reflect their own youth. The hope is that they will gift…

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Choosing a Major 799 446 Teaching Staff

Choosing a Major

Choosing a major is hard! Of the countless interesting programs available, it is difficult to know which one is going to be the best fit personally. Although switching majors throughout your studies is always an option, finding satisfaction in your initial choice can help to create a positive university experience. Like any important decision, the…

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A General Approach to Problem Solving in Math 750 422 Teaching Staff

A General Approach to Problem Solving in Math

Math strikes fear into the hearts of many.  For the students I have had the privilege of tutoring, word problems in particular have been their greatest obstacle. The methods described below will help you approach these questions with less difficulty.   The Read, Reread, and Read Again Method Students who find themselves struggling in math…

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Maintaining a Productive Workspace 1000 671 Teaching Staff

Maintaining a Productive Workspace

Productivity is the effectiveness of one’s efforts. Anyone who has ever had to complete a task that they don’t enjoy, understands the importance of this principle. What few realize however, is that the quality of their workspace directly impacts their productivity levels. Regardless of your responsibilities, this four step approach will revolutionize your work environment,…

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Life After High School 848 450 Teaching Staff

Life After High School

Graduating high school is a huge milestone! Four years of hard work and dedication will culminate to one grand celebration of accomplishment. Beyond commencement however, is an empty canvas awaiting the adventures of newly minted graduates. Once the public school journey draws to a close, students will experience a real sense of independence. For the…

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