Most people seem to prefer studying in big chunks of time. Students seem to have a habit of cramming everything into several big study sessions during each semester. This method, however, has been shown to be less effective for long-term learning than spacing out study with short, frequent sessions (known as distributed practice).

It’s an oft-ignored concept by caregivers, yet it remains so important. When you do not properly care for yourself, how can you properly care for a parent? Whether you are independently or jointly caring for your aging parents, you must remember to also care for yourself.

Who are you? When you are asked this question, what considerations do you take into account? Likely, you look at your personality traits: Maybe you’re a strong leader; perhaps "compassionate" is a term that best describes you; or maybe you’re energetic and upbeat.

Being a student is a full-time job. It requires motivation, organization, and the ability to manage your time efficiently.

Besides these things, a successful student needs to know how to study well and not just study hard. It is somewhat of a myth to believe that in studying a lot and cramming for exams and tests, success will be achieved. The amount of studying that goes into preparing for a test does not always bring about the expected positive results. Students are taught methods of study by their teachers and are expected to use these techniques even though they may not be suitable to all people.

With jobless rates still high in the US, and only marginally better in Canada, one of the hardest hit groups is likely to be young students and recent graduates who have only just begun to look for employment.

More young people out of work means more competition for students looking for jobs; so how can a student get an employer’s undivided attention, and more importantly, that seemingly elusive job offer?

How learning to adapt can land you a great job faster.

Searching for employment can be a time-consuming, exhausting process. With the upsurge in virtual communication, the process has also become more complicated: some jobs require you to apply online rather than in person.

Developing an evacuation plan now could help later