How to study effectively: learning to understand
This is the second part in a series. If you missed part one, you can find it here. Understanding is the first... Read More
How to study effectively: a no bullsh*t guide
This isn’t one of those articles promising a list of ten study hacks that will ‘turn you into an instant genius, ninja... Read More
Supercharge your study skills, part three: What’s So Funny ‘Bout Peace, Love, and Understanding?
So far we’ve talked about the three stage model of studying and what to look for in a textbook. Now I want... Read More
Supercharge your study skills, part two: Martine goes swimming
The first textbook I remember reading was a spectacularly tattered copy of Tricolore. It gave me the impression that the French were... Read More
Supercharge your study skills, part one: elderly men in practical clothing
I get it. Study skills are about as sexy as old men in dungarees. You’re reading this because old men in dungarees... Read More
How to get dangerously good at studying
“This is not some half baked, quickly thrown together for a buck book on Amazon. This book is a labor of... Read More
Can you study to pass a GCSE exam in just 10 hours?
The saying “eat your own dog food” isn’t taken from a government pamphlet for dealing with austerity measures (any savings are likely... Read More
Cramming: studying by the seat of your pants
At university my life consisted of afternoon drinking, the occasional lecture and feverishly studying, having only cracked open the textbook a couple... Read More
‘Eastwooding’: the quick way to test and improve your understanding
When it comes to demonstrating comprehension of concepts or definitions, the gold standard is the ability to explain them to other people.... Read More