5 Tips for Exam Season
1. Find a good study spot I am a firm believer in the study spot making the study session. Try to skip the spots...
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Nailing That Essay
Now that the Spring semester has begun and it’s almost time to begin thinking about the courses we might have ahead of us, I...
Declassified Finals Survival Guide
Final exams are quickly approaching, and for many students, this means all-nighters, cramming sessions, and trying to recall topics learned at the beginning of...
Ways To Stay Organized and On Track
The university schedule and workload can easily become overwhelming, especially for those who have extracurriculars like work or sports. Having ways to organize all...
2 Study Hacks I Tried Last Fall
New (school) year, new me. I’m not sure about you, but a new school year means more stationery, long lines at the bookstore and...
5 Things You Need To Keep On Your Desk
After March 2020, the concept of online meetings and classes has become normalized. So aside from the obvious (computer, iPad, course notes, etc.), these...
My Personal Productivity Tips and How I (sometimes) Get Things Done
Avoiding procrastination and being realistic about how productive I can actually be is something that I struggle with, but after just over 2 and...
Study Spot Ideas
Tired of studying and doing classes in your room. Every. Single. Day? With your bed right there it’s sometimes impossible to stay on top...
A New Term: Setting up for Success
It’s week two of the semester. Syllabus week has come and gone, and all of a sudden, there’s actual work to do — crazy,...
Mind Mapping: Your New Study Method
Like many of you, I am always looking for new ways to review course content. Whether it be for memorizing vocabulary from a language...
How to Set Yourself Up for Success This Semester
I’m a big believer in preparing for things in a way that act as a launch pad and build towards what I want to...
How to Use Critical Reflection for Next Semester
Whenever I come across certain challenges or problems in my own life (such as last semester) it’s really tempting to simply avoid them. However,...
How to be Productive at Home
As a mature student, I have wandered through my education like a lost dog might wander the streets looking for his home, sniffing at...
5 tips for learning & studying online at home – UVic Vlog #7
Welcome to the new term! In this video I have some tips for you on staying productive when you’re studying at home. I hope...
What I’ve Learned from “Study With Me” Vlogs
I have a little secret. I LOVE watching “Study With Me” videos on YouTube. 80% of the time I’m on my phone, I’m watching...
What I Learned From Not Having A Phone In Class
The third year of business at UVic is called the “core year.” You are put into classes of 50 students and given a schedule,...
Online Study Tips – UVic Vlog #4
Today we’re sharing some study tips for your online classes. Thanks to Erin for helping us out with some online lecture focussed tips! Hope...
Stick to It
Sticky Notes. We love them. We hate them. (No, but why would you hate them?) They come in all sorts of colours, shapes, and...
New work-home study routine – UVic Vlog #3
I hope everyone is staying at home and safe! I’ve left my beloved residence early and am safe at home with my parents now....
Staying on Top of Work
We go into the semester thinking that we will finally stop procrastinating and that we will stay on top of everything, buttttt that doesn’t...