Nobody really likes exams. Everybody gets anxious about them, some students more than others. The fact that you feel anxious does NOT mean you will fail or do poorly. Here are some practical tips to do as well as you …
Some helpful tips for how to successfully participate in group projects are provided below. 1. Actively ask students to be in your group where self-selection is permitted. Choose people who you think will be responsible, have a fair grasp of …
Commencing a new course, or making a career change is often a difficult process, especially if you have been out of the education scene for some time. Not only must you face re-learning how to write essays and getting yourself …
Motivation is what keeps us attending classes, getting assignments in on time, and studying for exams when we would rather be doing something else more enjoyable. Most students have a problem with motivation at some point in their course, for …
Procrastinating is when you keep putting things off that you really need to do now. Some students have trouble with their studies because they have a habit of procrastinating: not getting round to studying for an exam or working on …
Speaking to a counsellor can help you find a way to balance your study workload and other commitments by helping you put together a workable study timetable. At Swinburne we understand that life isn’t all about study, sometimes students have …
This page contains relevant information and resources for students concerned about stress and managing their study time. Stress is defined as physical, mental, or/and emotional responses that causes bodily or mental tension either positively or negatively. Signs of stress include: …
