Results for tag: Exams & Revision
Places to study that are not the UB
| Date: | 26 March 2025 |
| Author: | Khushboo |
Ah, the University Library (UB). It’s got the books, the silence (mostly), and that satisfying “I’m working hard” vibe. But let’s be real: sometimes you can’t find a spot in time, are just running late, or need a change of scenery (or a place where you’re...
Returning To The Habit: Hyping Yourself Up To Study Again
| Date: | 16 January 2025 |
| Author: | Nadejda |
As much as we don’t want to accept the truth, we are already experiencing the first exam period of the new calendar year and the winter holidays are long gone. After a few weeks of fun and cosiness, lots of great food and nothing to do, the undeniable...
Mastering Note-Taking: The Art of Collecting Precious (Exam) Knowledge
| Date: | 03 October 2024 |
| Author: | Nadejda |
The academic year started a month ago and everything is going in full swing. Classes are moving at a faster pace each week, lecture presentations are becoming more complex, seminar interactivity is on the rise, and all this crucial knowledge needs to be...
Your Exam Week in GIFs
| Date: | 19 June 2024 |
| Author: | Nadejda |
When exam week starts rolling around, it feels like all we can think about are those slowly but surely approaching tests and deadlines. However, amidst the stress, it's important to find some humour in the chaos and give ourselves credit for making it through another wild exam period. From feeling optimistic at the start to navigating the pre-exam chaos, the exam week is a rollercoaster that every student knows all too well. But when we finally make it through to the other side, it's a great reminder of just how strong and persistent we can be!
Studying when the weather's nice: students’ experience (+GIFs)
| Date: | 22 May 2024 |
| Author: | Hylke |
Now that the weather is getting nicer and nicer, your motivation is probably flying out of the window. It’s okay, we’ve all been there. Unfortunately, we cannot ignore our academic responsibilities all day every day. In today’s blog, we describe (in GIFs) how such a study session at the University Library goes when all you want to do is soak up the sun outside.
The 6 stages of pulling off an ‘all-nighter’
| Date: | 25 March 2024 |
| Author: | Nadejda |
Have you ever had to study all night for an exam or a deadline? Considering an 'all-nighter' is a classic situation that happens sooner or later when you are short of time. Keep in mind that all-night studying is not a healthy practice. So if spending the small hours over your notebooks seems inevitable, this blog will, with a pinch of humour ;), show you what all-night studying looks like in 6 stages.
World Sleep Day: tips for high-quality sleep (which sets you up for success)
| Date: | 13 March 2024 |
| Author: | Hylke |
This coming Friday, it’s World Sleep Day. Getting enough and high-quality sleep is very important, especially for slaying all your assignments and exams. That’s why, in today’s blog, we give you seven tips that will hopefully help you sleep better.
7 motivational songs that will get you through the exam period (+ GIFs)
| Date: | 17 January 2024 |
| Author: | Hylke |
Exam season has started! Are you prepared? In order to get you through these dreadful weeks, we’ve listed 7 inspiring, motivational songs that you can listen to while studying. You’re also in the right place if you’re in need of a motivational pep talk, affirmations, or a laugh.
How you can improve your focus to ace your assignments and exams
| Date: | 01 November 2023 |
| Author: | Hylke |
We’ve all been there: sitting at your desk with the motivation to tackle your deadline or to study for your exam, but despite your best efforts you cannot seem to concentrate. In today’s blog, we give you six tips that will help you improve your focus so you can ace your assignments and exams!
How to use SmartCat: tips and tricks
| Date: | 13 September 2023 |
| Author: | Hylke |
SmartCat is everyone’s best friend when it comes to finding good academic sources for your assignments and essays. But do you know all its useful tools? In today’s blog, Hylke talks about everything you need to know.