Motivation

Maintaining New Habits

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

Understanding Science Subjects

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

How To Plan an Internal

We don't think we're being dramatic when we say internals are the single worst part of NCEA. Okay,...

How To Get Back Into the School Year

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

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.

The Science of Habit-Building

Why are Habits Important? “How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives.” The...

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How to Prepare for Exams

Let’s all stop kidding ourselves - studying for exams is insanely hard. The...

The Science of Habit-Building

Why are Habits Important? “How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend...

3 Ways to Study for Your Drama Exam

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

The Study Method You’re Forgetting: Retrieval Methods

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

Understanding University Degrees

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

6 Step Guide to Writing a Killer Essay

At high school, particularly here in New Zealand, ideas are always assessed in...

8 Solutions to Your Study Problems

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

How to Study for Correspondence Subjects

Heaps of students opt for correspondence school to study their favourite...

Dealing with Multiple Assessments

Having a mile-long list of things you need to get done is one of the worst...

How to Study with Past Exams

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

What To Do When Your Goals Aren’t Going To Plan

We all know that sinking feeling you get when you realise that you aren’t...

How To Get Back Into the School Year

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

3 Ways to Study for Your Drama Exam

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

Neuroplasticity

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

Moving Onwards and Upwards After Exams

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

Timetabling Options for the Busy Student

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

How to Catch Up On Your Studies

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

Navigating Life After High School

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

Writing in the Real World

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

3 Ways to Study for Your Drama Exam

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

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...

Preparing For Your First NCEA Exam

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

9 Study Hacks When You’re Unmotivated AF

When I was in high school, I knew exactly how much I was supposed to...

How To Make (Good) Goals for 2020

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

The Science of Habit-Building

Why are Habits Important? “How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend...

Dealing with Exam Anxiety

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

Recognition Versus Recall

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

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...

Timetabling Options for the Busy Student

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