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Maintaining New Habits

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

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...

Recognition Versus Recall

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

Understanding Science Subjects

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

How To Plan an Internal

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

How to Catch Up On Your Studies

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

Moving Onwards and Upwards After Exams

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

How to Juggle the Internal Rush

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

A Crash Course for Good Research

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

3 Ways to Study for Your Drama Exam

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

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.

Maintaining New Habits

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

7 Things to Remember Before Results Are Out

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

How To Bounce Back From Mock Exams

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

Dealing with Exam Anxiety

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

How to Analyse NCEA Poetry in 6 Steps

If you’re doing English, there’s a 100% chance you’ll be asked to...

Understanding University Degrees

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

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...

How to Catch Up On Your Studies

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

Moving Onwards and Upwards After Exams

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

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...

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...

How To Plan an Internal

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

Dealing with Multiple Assessments

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

Neuroplasticity

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

Navigating Life After High School

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

Planning your University Studies

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

Writing in the Real World

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