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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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The Never-ending Capacity of the Brain

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

Why You Might Be Feeling Unmotivated

We’ve made it through alert levels 3 and 4. Now we’re in level 2, we’re back...

A Procrastinator’s Guide to Planning

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

How To Analyse NCEA Film in 6 Steps

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

7 Things to Remember Before Results Are Out

NCEA results come out tomorrow. Whether you’re actively dreading it or...

Understanding Science Subjects

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

Navigating Life After High School

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

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...

Dealing with Exam Anxiety

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

Types of Learners Don’t Exist

Have you ever seen a really good diagram in class, and it just made so much...

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

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

The Study Method You’re Forgetting: Retrieval Methods

Retrieval methods refer to the ability to access information from your noggin...

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...

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...

Writing in the Real World

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

Why Critical Thinking Is So Important

In an age where information can be spread so easily, as GC’s (good citizens),...

How to Juggle the Internal Rush

It’s mid-year(ish), internals are coming in hot as you get into the swing of...

Maintaining New Habits

Introducing a new habit can be tough. It’s too easy to get demotivated, you...

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...

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...

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.

How To Bounce Back From Mock Exams

Mock exams are everyone’s favourite time of year, and by everyone, I mean no...

A Procrastinator’s Guide to Planning

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

Dealing with Exam Anxiety

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

Preparing For Your First NCEA Exam

It’s your first year of NCEA exams, and you’re looking at the stressed-out...

The Never-ending Capacity of the Brain

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

Maintaining New Habits

Introducing a new habit can be tough. It’s too easy to get demotivated, you...

Why Critical Thinking Is So Important

In an age where information can be spread so easily, as GC’s (good citizens),...