STUDENT COMPASS

Every student who aims to become a   high-achiever   will experience exam stress. It’s an unavoidable part of student life that can be a tough nut to crack. Remember, stress exists for a reason and you can choose to let it be your downfall or use it to drive you to improve your work. To combat exam stress, firstly you need to understand the reasons behind this heightened anxiety. Then you can establish methods to reduce the pressures you feel. Researchers have uncovered some common explanations for this: Low motivation levels Lack of preparation and planning High expectations from others Competition from peers The difference between a student who allows stress to overwhelm them and someone who uses it to push them harder is what they do when they are facing that brick wall mid-study.  Admirable students will pause, reflect and choose a path  that will help them overcome the impasse, not just wait for the wave to engulf them. Outlined below are some unexpected ways that you

Today, thanks to new technology,  student life is much easier  as there are hundreds of  apps for students  that help you cope with everyday tasks. Thus, when using them, students can  focus more on their studies . Here we bring you a selection of  12 of the best apps for students  which will help you cut through the clutter and see which apps are the best for students and will  help reduce exam stress ! This list includes Android and Apple iOS apps and most importantly almost all are  free ! 12 Apps for Students App #1:  SelfControl Imagine you are studying, you sit at your desk and start to  create a mind map to organize your ideas . When you’ve just created your first node on your Mind Map, you get a notification on Facebook. It’s almost impossible to ignore! So you check it out and waste another few minutes instead of studying! To avoid distractions like this,  SelfControl  allows you to  block certain websites for a set amount of time . This enables you to concentr

Flashcards have been widely used in early childhood education but contrary to what you might think, this tool is not only useful for children. As a learning resource, Flashcards are the key to strengthening your memory and absorbing information easily. One of its main benefits, the development of an active memory, can help you  achieve important academic goals  regardless of your level of study. But how does this process work? Keep reading to find out how this great learning technique can improve your memory. What is Active Memory When using Flashcards, we force our brain to absorb and retain the information found at the back of the cards following the tip that is provided to us on the front of the cards. This active process exercises our memory which in turn  stimulates memorization.  It is a method that is much more effective than passively studying material. Short and Long Term Benefits Active recovery of information not only improves our short-term memory (e.g. w

12 Study Tips to Achieve your Goals in 2018 For many of us, the new year represents the perfect opportunity to reflect on where we are, think about where we’d like to go, and make a plan for how we can get there. This is particularly true of students that are looking to make the most of their study time and get better grades at school. That’s why we’ve put together a list of  study tips to help you develop a learning strategy that will allow you to achieve your study goals in 2018. 12 Study Tips that will Boost your Results 1. Set Study Goals There is lots of credible research suggesting that goal setting can be used as part of a strategy to help people successfully effect positive changes in their lives, so never underestimate the power of identifying to yourself the things you want to achieve. Just make sure to  ask yourself some key questions : Am I setting realistic goals? Will I need to work harder to achieve those goals? If you’re happy with the goals you’ve se

The Best Time To Study What is the best time to study? It’s one of those  endless debates among students;  is it better to study at night or during the day? Each side has its own loyal advocates who will speak at length of the benefits of their preferred method to try and convince you of the benefits of their choice. Everyone thinks they know what the best time to study is but the reality is that each person is different and there is  no clear winner  from a scientific point of view. There are some people who get more out of studying at night while others find the best time to study to be the morning or the afternoon. In terms of  objective reasons  for both sides, we’ve researched the following benefits to try and answer once and for all what is the best time to study?! 4 Benefits of Studying During the Day 1.  After a good nights sleep, you’ll likely have  more energy  and a higher ability to concentrate the next day. 2.  Society is structured around being  active duri