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The Outline Note Taking Method Explained
Studying

The Outline Note Taking Method Explained

If you’ve ever looked back at your lecture notes and thought, “This made sense at the time… I think”, you’re…

SamJanuary 5, 2026January 2, 2026
Medify vs MedEntry: Which UCAT Prep Platform is Right for You?
Studying

Medify vs MedEntry: Which UCAT Prep Platform is Right for You?

For most students applying to medicine or dentistry in the UK, the UCAT (University Clinical Aptitude Test) looms large. It’s…

SamOctober 3, 2025October 1, 2025
How to Use the Pomodoro Technique Correctly When Studying
Studying

How to Use the Pomodoro Technique Correctly When Studying

If you’ve ever found yourself staring blankly at your laptop at 2am, desperately trying to finish an essay you started…

SamAugust 18, 2025July 24, 2025
What is a University Lecture Like? What Happens if You Don’t Go?
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What is a University Lecture Like? What Happens if You Don’t Go?

If you’re heading to uni soon, chances are you’ve heard people talk about “lectures” like they’re some mysterious rite of…

SamAugust 9, 2025July 15, 2025
Tips for Choosing a Dissertation Subject: What I Wish I Had Known
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Tips for Choosing a Dissertation Subject: What I Wish I Had Known

If you’re reading this and staring blankly at the words “Dissertation Proposal Due” in your planner, take a breath —…

SamJuly 24, 2025July 11, 2025
Mind Mapping as a Note Taking Method – How it Helps
Studying

Mind Mapping as a Note Taking Method – How it Helps

Mind mapping is a powerful technique that can revolutionise the way university students approach note-taking, revision, and overall learning. This…

SamMarch 12, 2025
Study Goal is Not Just a Uni Attendance App: Are You Getting the Best From It?
Studying

Study Goal is Not Just a Uni Attendance App: Are You Getting the Best From It?

Study Goal is one of those things you wouldn’t even know existed unless you attend a university that uses it.…

SamJanuary 10, 2025
Essay Writing Tips for University: Smash Your Assignments
Studying

Essay Writing Tips for University: Smash Your Assignments

My own essay writing days may now be behind me, but during my time at University I wrote loads of…

SamJanuary 8, 2025December 30, 2024
Pulling an All-Nighter is a Terrible Idea – Study Smart
Studying

Pulling an All-Nighter is a Terrible Idea – Study Smart

You’re behind with your essay and its due date is imminent. You’re thinking about pulling an all-nighter, aren’t you? As…

SamDecember 9, 2024
How the Cornell Note Taking Method Can Help You Ace Your Studies
Studying

How the Cornell Note Taking Method Can Help You Ace Your Studies

Taking effective notes is a crucial skill for academic success, but many students struggle to find a system that works…

SamNovember 6, 2024October 28, 2024

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