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What's there to say, really? I'm a Canadian Journalism student who loves to write. I've done it since I was a child and I hope to continue writing 'til I'm in my grave. Prior to Journalism I went to the University of Toronto, St. George Campus for English

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Education > Teachers & Administrators Worst things a teacher can do: 1 of 45
Though students probably don't realize or appreciate it at the time, their teachers hold an extremely important place in their lives. A teacher can make or break a student's entire secondary school experience, and potentially ruin future schooling for them. Teachers have an undeniably difficult job, and we can all sympathize... More..
Education > College Study Tips Methods for more effective note-taking: 1 of 31
The second your first college teacher opens their mouth and starts spewing out material, I guarantee you that you'll have a minature panic attack. You may have thought high school teachers were fast, but buddy, you ain't seen nothing 'til you've sat through a college class. And, really, it's not so bad if you're just listeni... More..
Education > College Study Tips Test taking dos and don'ts: 1 of 26
Regardless of whether or not you know your material inside and out, taking a test is always a somewhat stressful affair. It's like being stuck under a spotlight and being expected to perform to the best of your abilities. Unfortunately, tests have a way of knocking you down a peg, especially if you come across a question ear... More..
Education > Education (Other) Study tips for students: 1 of 14
Ew, study time has rolled around again? No good, that. Stress levels rise, veins pop out on foreheads and everybody scrambles to jam as much information into their brains as possible. Relax, y'all. Studying isn't as difficult or annoying as it seems, as long as you follow a few general guidelines. And while some may seem irr... More..
Education > High School Humanities How Internet communication destroys writing standards among teens: 4 of 47
Though it was far from an official designation, I was generally known as the editor in my class last semester. When people had something that needed to be read they usually brought it to me. I would then pick their work apart with my merciless red pen and hand it back. I wasn't well liked thanks to my hearty revisions, but I... More..
Education > Colleges & Universities (Other) Are today's college students afraid to grow up?: 1 of 11
Let's see. Today's generation of grown ups has to face raising families, putting up with under paying jobs while living under the threat of being laid off at the drop of a hat, paying taxes, paying for insurance, paying for groceries, paying for this that and the other thing and then still somehow having money enough to make... More..
Education > College Study Tips Where to study to make the most of it: 2 of 21
Most students are under the impression that they can study just about anywhere and retain information. Not so. Sitting in front of the television with it blaring, music in your ears and people talking around you is not going to help you study. On the contrary, you'll probably get distracted right away. And most students know... More..
Education > College Study Tips How to get over early bad grades: 2 of 15
Unless you're a certified genius or somebody returning to post-secondary education, your first semester in college is probably going to be disappointing. This doesn't necessarily apply to everyone, of course, but those moving from high school to college don't know how much tougher it is until they get their first set of grad... More..
Education > Financing College How to afford the high price of college textbooks: 3 of 19
After paying several thousand dollars for tuition, the last thing you want to do is have to pay more money towards your college education. (Not for another year, anyway.) Sadly you'll probably have at least one more set of expenses to go through, and they're hefty ones at that: textbooks. Depending on your course of study, t... More..
Education > College Life Essential advice for new college students: 2 of 12
The transition from high school senior to college freshman isn't always an easy one, especially when it comes to studying. What study skills afforded you in high school aren't likely to cut it in college; and poor freshman, having come in with high grades and the expectation of an easy time, often discover that they're not d... More..