How to Fight Imposter Syndrome in College
College culture is often filled with pushing yourself to obtain the best grades, an internship, or even a well paying job. This coupled...
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Learning Not to Let Your Grades Define You - Good or Bad
Grades are just letters on paper, but how can we learn to believe that?
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Congratulations, You Made It Through Another Semester In a Pandemic!
As the school year comes to a close and final grades begin to roll in, I think it is important to note how proud I am of you that you made...
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In Conversation With Charlotte Gray, Founder and CEO of the App ‘UniMate’
On International Women’s Day (Monday 8th March), I interviewed a KCL grad student and one-third of the all-female team behind the grade...
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Tips on How to Write a Great Essay
Being able to write a strong essay is a foundational aspect of success within your academic career. It determines the difference between a...
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How a Growth Mindset Changed My Academic Life
So, school is hard. We all know this. But from the start of middle school, my unhealthy relationship with grades began. No matter what I...
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How to stay sane during this finals season
With the semester coming to an end, we’re all dreading the inevitable finals season around the corner. While we all surely have our own...
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5 Exercise and Academic Tips for Staying Motivated Through Zoom Fatigue and Isolation
Before March of last year, I had never really had to workout on my own. From my high school varsity track team to Emory’s varsity track...
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4 Ways to Deal With Anxiety Derived from A Habit of Overachievement
The pressure we put on ourselves is often heavier than what others expect of us.
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The Secret to Online Test Success
This may change your life
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Beginning of the Semester Jitters? Me Too.
If you're anything like me, the beginning of the semester brings a lot of emotions. At first, I feel excited for a new semester, eager to...
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Motivating Yourself after a Bad Grade or a Work-Slump
We’ve all had that day when we received a grade back and it’s not what we wanted. Whenever this happens to me, I have to fight the urge to...
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University of Maryland Students and Faculty Share Mixed Opinions About Pass/Fail Grading
After not having the option in the fall, University of Maryland undergraduate students have the option to pass/fail up to seven credits for...
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Studying Techniques I Tried and Loved
The semester has just started, which makes it important for us to go into our “focus-mode” and hit the books! Over the past few semesters,...
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5 Tips To Help Get A's In University
Whether you’re transitioning from high school to higher education or simply getting back into the swing of things after a holiday break,...
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How to Bounce Back From those Unwanted Low Grades
Edited by: Vlada Taits Just last January, around this time, I was sitting at my computer taking a look at my very first final grades from...
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5 Tips for a Successful Semester
Study and lifestyle tips to help you have your best semester yet!
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10 Tips from College Students on Recovering from Burnout
In 2021, it’s time for your mental health to come first.
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Feel the Burn(out)
If you are like me, then your success has always been defined by your academic performance. Every homework assignment and exam had to be an...
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Schools Need to Reconsider Examination and Grading Policies
I, like many other students, had quite an unconventional semester due to the COVID-19 pandemic. All of my classes were online. There were...
