Archive for November, 2007

Link Friday - November 30, 2007

Friday, November 30th, 2007 Posted in Links | No Comments »

It's Link Friday! Here are my favorite links . . . 5 Ways to Avoid Panicking on a Hard Test Cal Newport shares some great advice on how to keep a cool head ... Read more..

Wis.dm - Ask Questions and Get Answers

Thursday, November 29th, 2007 Posted in Online Resources | No Comments »

Several weeks ago, I reviewed a bunch of popular question and answer websites. And I received some emails informing me that I had missed some, so I've slowly been ... Read more..

Reduce Stress During Finals Week with Self Hypnosis

Wednesday, November 28th, 2007 Posted in Online Resources, Brain Hacks | 1 Comment »

One way I've reduced stress during finals week is through self hypnosis. As you know, hypnosis has helped people manage pain, reduce stress, and even quit smoking. It doesn't work for everyone, ... Read more..

How to Sleep Amazingly Well - And Wake Up Refreshed

Tuesday, November 27th, 2007 Posted in Brain Hacks | 1 Comment »

Now that final exams are almost here - and term papers need to get turned in - it's time to make sure you're getting enough rest. You see, proper rest is ... Read more..

The Cure for Writer’s Block -10 Ways to Jumpstart Your Brain

Monday, November 26th, 2007 Posted in Writing, Essay Help, Brain Hacks, Study Help, English | 2 Comments »

As an English Lit. major in college, I had to write dozens of essays a quarter. And, unfortunately, I got hit with writer's block on a regular basis. I tried to combat ... Read more..

Happy Thanksgiving!

Thursday, November 22nd, 2007 Posted in Fun | No Comments »

StudentHacks.org wishes you a Happy Thanksgiving! Read more..

Beware of These Tricky Words on Essay Exams

Wednesday, November 21st, 2007 Posted in Test Skills, Essay Help | 1 Comment »

I've taken tons of essay exams as an undergraduate and graduate student. And one of the keys to answering the essay question successfully is to fully understand the question. I know that ... Read more..

Why You Should Talk to Yourself After Studying

Tuesday, November 20th, 2007 Posted in Books, Reading, Memorization, Brain Hacks | 2 Comments »

The next time you finish studying, I'd like for you to give yourself a 5 minute lecture on what you just read. Yeah, I know it sounds crazy, but just give ... Read more..

Where Do You Study Best?

Monday, November 19th, 2007 Posted in Study Help | 2 Comments »

Although studying in a dorm room is convenient, it is often a poor place to learn. There are simply too many distractions. That's why it's important for you to choose a ... Read more..

Link Friday - November 16, 2007

Friday, November 16th, 2007 Posted in Links | No Comments »

Here are my favorite links from throughout the week: Why You Should Ignore Your GPA Cal Newport writes a compelling article on why you shouldn’t focus on your GPA. He says ... Read more..