Student Life

There’s a lot more to student life than academics. From dealing with life as a fresher to graduating from university, and everything in between – find all the advice to get through high school and college.

  • How to Prepare for IB: 10 Tips for IB Diploma Beginners
    Student LifeHow to Prepare for IB: 10 Tips for IB Diploma Beginners

    The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma program is one of the most challenging examinations you’ll take after high school. Preparing for IB can be overwhelming since there's so much information out there that can easily confuse you.However, you don’t need to feel confused anymore. Once you make up your mind and approach  it with the seriousness it deserves, IB won’t be as difficult as it seems.Original: SourceIf you're just starting as an IB Diploma student, this article will give you valuable tips on how to prepare for IB exams to achieve great success.What’s the IB Diploma?How Can I Prepare for the IB Exam?1. Register early2. Do your research3. Understand the syllabus4. Go through the school calendar5. Prepare a timetable6. Attend orientation sessions7. Engage your teachers8. Read and take notes9. Revise regularly10. Collaborate with your peersHow Long Does It Take to Prepare for IB Exams?When Should I Start Studying For IB?5 Best Tips for Surviving IB StressFinal

    Adela BelinAdela Belin-Content strategist and writerSeptember 17, 2022
  • 9 Best Notetaking Apps for College Students
    Student Life9 Best Notetaking Apps for College Students

    From surviving your freshman and senior years to submitting assignments that stand out amongst your classmates, your first step is to be able to perform sincere, effective notetaking to understand your reading materials and lectures more coherently and in an easier way.Making notes is the best way to organize your information, set reminders for tasks and other to-do lists, create a solid workflow of thoughts, facts, and ideas, review and track your daily progress, and finally collaborate with your teachers and peers for positive changes, recommendations or feedback.Original: SourceNotetaking helps you stay focused in class and makes you pay attention to your reading materials and your lectures while writing down all important points side by side. In the end, this practice helps you retain information better and aids in understanding concepts.Consider These 9 Helpful Notetaking Apps in CollegeGone are the days when you had to take notes with pen and paper. Yes, there’s an app for that

    Adela BelinAdela Belin-Content strategist and writerMay 25, 2022
  • Roommate Communication: 10 Tips to Get Along With Your Roommate
    Student LifeRoommate Communication: 10 Tips to Get Along With Your Roommate

    Living with a roommate is not easy. Other than trying to adjust to the new life away from home, you also need to work on accommodating your new friend. The possibility of getting on one another's nerves is inevitable, especially when coming from different backgrounds and holding divergent views. What one may perceive to be right and justified may not be for another. So, if you’re starting your freshman year, here’s a useful article to help you improve roommate communication and get along with them.

    Adela BelinAdela Belin-Content strategist and writerOctober 21, 2021
  • 8 Close Reading Exercises for High School Students
    Student Life8 Close Reading Exercises for High School Students

    Imagine this scenario where your high school professor comes into class and says “students, let’s learn how to close read ‘To Kill A Mockingbird”. You’ve already read that book, so you know it wouldn't be much of a problem. But then as your professor starts explaining to the class what close reading a text is and what is required to do, you realize that this isn’t just a piece of cake and requires critical thinking and analysis.

    Adela BelinAdela Belin-Content strategist and writerJune 15, 2021