Student life is a burst of growth, change, and learning. With school, extracurricular activities, and social pressures, it’s no wonder many students struggle with memory retention. Fortunately, there are effective strategies to enhance memory and learning capabilities. Here are five habits that can help students boost their memory and make the most of their educational […]

1. Set up a Study Space Find some space to settle down and study. Somewhere quiet, away from the activity of the kitchen table, even if that means taking over the living room and making it a no-go area for other family members for a couple of hours a day. Getting this sorted early and getting […]

1. The Artist If art is your thing then you are in luck, this is an easy one to apply to revision. Having a flair for art and design is great and can allow a real passion to flow whilst writing up your notes. If you are a particularly visual learner then create flashcards for yourself. Even […]

UCAS: All you need to know Applying for Colleges and Universities can be difficult and very time-consuming. UCAS allow each student to apply online; they offer students a step-by-step guide to show them how to apply for the courses they want and also what to do once their offers come in. Once registered with UCAS, students […]

Baking a Russian Revolution – A step-by-step guide! (GCSE History) What’s all this fuss about the Russian Revolution, I hear you ask? Well, it was a pretty big deal in Russia because it signaled the end of Tsarism and the beginning of Communism in Russia. The Tsar was forced out of power and a provisional […]

Introduction: Start by discussing the common struggles students face when it comes to studying difficulty staying focused, retaining information, or managing time effectively. Mention how using the right techniques can make a significant difference in academic performance and help reduce stress. 1. Active Recall: Test Yourself What it is: Actively retrieve information from memory instead of […]

We all want to create healthy new habits, however, we sometimes experience unforeseen setbacks. In order to overcome those setbacks we set up new routines to stick to. Studies show it takes up to 3 months to create a new habit or routine so we’ve put together our 8 top tips to help you build a […]

1. Teach Someone Else Talk to the people around you about what you are studying. As it was said before by Einstein, “If you cannot explain it simply, you do not know it well enough.” Put this to the test. Make sure you speak to as many people as you can about what you are […]

An T Earrach Thiar Poem Fear ag glanadh créDe ghimseán spáideSa gciúnas shéimhI mbrothall lae:Binn am fhuaimSan Earrach thiar. Fear ag caith eamhCliabh dhá dhroim,Is an fheamainn dheargAg lonrúI dtaitneamh gréineAr dhuirling bháin.Niamhrach an radharcSan Earrach thiar. Mná i locháinIn íochtar diaidh-thrá,A gcótaí craptha,Scáilí thíos fúthu:Támh-radharc síothachSan Earrach thiar. Toll-bhuillí fannaAg maidí rámhaCurrach lán éiscAg teacht chun cladaighAr ór-mhuir mhallI ndeireadh lae;San Earrach thiar. Translation The Western SpringA man cleaning clayFrom the back of a spadeIn the gentle quietOf a sultry day:Sweet is the […]

Medusa – Carol Ann DuffyPoem A suspicion, a doubt, a jealousygrew in my mind,which turned the hairs on my head to filthy snakesas though my thoughtshissed and spat on my scalp. My bride’s breath soured, stankin the grey bags of my lungs.I’m foul mouthed now, foul tongued,yellow fanged.There are bullet tears in my eyes.Are you […]