With this post, I officially become the poster child of hypocrisy. While I’m all for planning out studying for finals and making completion plans for big projects, that has totally escaped me for a major assignment for one of my classes this semester. I have a huge project due at the end of this week, and it’s something I definitely should have started earlier in the semester. ... Read More
Tips for Getting Straight A’s in College
One of the funniest things that has been said to me recently is “I can’t believe you just naturally do so well in school.” It’s funny because it’s actually pretty far from the truth. Getting good grades may have come naturally to me in middle school, but getting good grades in college is a result of a lot of hard work. As we get a few weeks into the semester, building the ... Read More
The Realistic Guide to Becoming a Morning Person
Mornings are wonderful. There’s something about being awake and getting work done before other people even get out of bed that just makes you feel so productive and energized. I’d definitely classify myself as a morning person, but I certainly wasn’t always one. Throughout high school and my early college years, I struggled so hard with getting up early. I’ve never been the ... Read More
My Top 5 Productivity Tips for Students
Alright, alright, it’s a bit ironic that I’m writing this post at this particular point in my life, because while it may be well-timed for college students gearing up for finals, I’ve had a pretty relaxed schedule these past few weeks. Right now, I’m alternating between doing work for the pool company I used to work for and studying for the LSAT, and as someone who thrives on a ... Read More
How to Write a High-Quality Essay (Fast!)
(This blog post is a day late, but at least my essay wasn’t.) If Oxford has taught me anything, it’s been how to write a high-quality essay in a short period of time. Due to the quick turn-around nature of papers here, it’s not that uncommon to write 2 or 3 papers a week and basically end up having a day to write each. Not to mention, tutors here generally grade papers a bit ... Read More