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Tips to Take Better Notes in Your Lecture Classes

by Sarah Adams

If you want to get more out of your study sessions, that means taking better lecture notes. Sometimes juggling attentive listening and coherent note-taking seems almost impossible, but with a little organizational guidance you may be surprised at what you can improve. Try these four tips to take bet...

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5 Ways to Cope With Saying Goodbye

by Christine Chadwick

Separation anxiety is not a far cry from what many parents experience when a child leaves for university. It's normal to feel ill at ease about a child moving away from home, no matter how far. Learn how to cope with saying goodbye by following these 5 steps:

1. Prepare him or her for the big day

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4 Ways to Make Parents Feel More Involved

by Christine Chadwick

As you grow and mature, it's easy for parents to feel left in the dust. It's not that they want to control your life, it's just that they want to still feel like they are a part of your life and that their opinion matters. They love you, and they want to know you are well.

There are ways to help yo...

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Making the Most Out of Careers Fairs

by Christine Chadwick

Some people may take a more casual approach to attending a job or careers fair than they would when going to a formal job interview. This could be a big mistake. Although you may feel lost in the crowd at a careers fair and, consequently, simply show up to drop off a few CV's, the opportunity for a ...

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Reviewing Your Child’s Standardised Test Scores

by Christine Chadwick

Standardised testing occurs at predictable intervals during your child's school journey. These tests provide a snapshot of how much knowledge a student has acquired by a certain point and also how this level of skill and knowledge compares to other students of the same age. This comparison is often ...

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