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How to Study For Exams
Over the last couple of weeks I have been writing about this idea of ‘deliberate practice’ – that top student’s essentially prepare and study differently, and this is essentially the key to academic success. Today, I want to continue on this theme – and in doing so answer a question which was emailed to me [...]
Evaluate Your Exam Preparation and Technique
Just a short post this week. Things have been a little crazy at my end (which has also resulted in a slight slow-down in the rate of my posts!) Many Year 11 and Year 12 students have been getting their results back from assessments and half-yearlies exams recently. As a result, I have had a [...]
Should You Study in a Library?
With TV, internet, and a fully stocked fridge at home, studying can be difficult. As a result, studying in libaries during high school tends to be a popular alternative. But is going to the library an effective way of increasing concentration and focus? There are some positives and negatives of studying in a library. Positives [...]
Which Uni Should You Go To?
University is a big decision. At anywhere from $20,000 -$100,000 University is the 3rd largest purchase we make in our life. It influences the future direction of our life. Our occupation, happiness, health and wealth. Currently, the only way for anyone to make such a big decision is to rely on sales pitches at university [...]
Why Being Naked at the Uni Library is Not Cool
If you are reading this, then congratulations! You care about your fellow man enough to learn (and hopefully master) some basic rules of university etiquette. A university is an institution for higher learning, however one has to only spend a short time in a university library or computer lab to realise that everyone’s notion of [...]
Australian University Open Days 2010
An important part in choosing which university you should attend is visiting the university on Open Day. Going to University Open Day’s is important as it allows you to: Develop a perspective as to whether the university will be a good fit Check out the quality of the facilities Determine how accessible the university is [...]


