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The Never-ending Capacity of the Brain

The human brain is a mysterious beast. To some students, it’s a vital organ that helps them think...

Neuroplasticity

What is neuroplasticity, and why should we care? If you’ve just hopped onto the StudyTime website,...

Understanding Science Subjects

It’s no secret that science - be it chemistry, physics, or biology - is a difficult beast to...

What to do in High School to Prepare for University

Getting to finish high school, move out of home, and start to study for a degree is something that...

Writing in the Real World

Do you groan internally when your English teacher announces that you need to write another essay?...

Why Failure is Okay

Failure’s often seen as a bad thing, but sometimes it can actually be good. We share how you can turn failure into success.

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How To Get Back Into the School Year

We all know the feeling. One minute you’re lying on the beach with your...

A Procrastinator’s Guide to Planning

Before we dig into the details of our planning guide, we just want to combat a...

The Never-ending Capacity of the Brain

The human brain is a mysterious beast. To some students, it’s a vital organ...

Dealing with Exam Anxiety

You’re not weird if you often find yourself feeling particularly anxious...

3 Ways to Study for Your Drama Exam

Before you read further… Everyone loves a little bit of drama. We’re all...

How To Plan an Internal

We don't think we're being dramatic when we say internals are the single worst...

Timetabling Options for the Busy Student

With mock exams right around the corner, and NCEA externals following soon...

8 Solutions to Your Study Problems

After a wild year filled with Covid restrictions and teacher absences, exam...

Has Your Motivation Hit a Wall? Here’s How To Push Through

Do you find yourself going to the library only to waste your day staring at a...

How To Make (Good) Goals for 2020

Goal-making is a notoriously common task you’re asked to do at the beginning...

How to Effectively Study with a Past Paper

So you’ve decided that since exams are coming up, it might be time to do some...

How To Make (Good) Goals for 2020

Goal-making is a notoriously common task you’re asked to do at the beginning...

How to Catch Up On Your Studies

We’re almost halfway through the year and with COVID-19, a truckload of...

Understanding University Degrees

As the end of year 13 sneaks closer and closer, so do big decisions about your...

How to Finally “Get” Maths, Once and for All

There’s nothing I hated at high school more than Maths. Not only were my...

How To Analyse NCEA Film in 6 Steps

You’re gonna be asked to analyse The Truman Show at least once in...

Planning your University Studies

In your last few years of high school, things can get pretty exciting. More...

Neuroplasticity

What is neuroplasticity, and why should we care? If you’ve just hopped onto...

Dealing with Exam Anxiety

You’re not weird if you often find yourself feeling particularly anxious...

Moving Onwards and Upwards After Exams

Logging into NZQA for external results feels like a cold slap-in-the-face to...

Navigating Life After High School

So you’ve made it to your final year of high school. Amidst the final sports...

How to Catch Up On Your Studies

We’re almost halfway through the year and with COVID-19, a truckload of...

How To Plan an Internal

We don't think we're being dramatic when we say internals are the single worst...

8 Solutions to Your Study Problems

After a wild year filled with Covid restrictions and teacher absences, exam...

Recognition Versus Recall

What’s the Difference? If we were to insert the Burger King logo here and...

How To Analyse NCEA Film in 6 Steps

You’re gonna be asked to analyse The Truman Show at least once in...

How to Study with Past Exams

Attempting past exam papers seems like a solid use of your study time when you...

A Crash Course for Good Research

High school is all about learning, which is kind of why your teachers exist....

How to Improve Your Focus In and Out of the Classroom

We know what it’s like. You’re sitting in your fifth period class, trying to...

Writing in the Real World

Do you groan internally when your English teacher announces that you need to...