Archive for November, 2012

Students looking for an academic edge are turning to different methods including subliminal studying. But does subliminal studying work? Before we get into the answer let’s take a look at what subliminal learning is. The field has plenty of believers and skeptics. The subject is controversial and polarizing.

Students often ask, “What is the best time to study?” That’s a great question. The answer is often different depending on who you ask. There have been scientific studies done saying that the best time to study is in the evening, but the results were inconclusive and the sample sizes small. The participants in these studies had more brain activity at night, so researchers hypothesized that people might be able to study better in the evening. The research team also mentioned the need for more studies due to inconclusive data. Below we take a look at what the best time to study is.

One of the main goals of today’s colleges and universities is to develop the “whole person.” It’s about growing intellectually, physically and emotionally. One of the ways students undergo personal growth is through extracurricular activities. These activities are designed to augment the curriculum students learn in class, and are an integral part of the college experience. Today’s campuses have a wide range of extracurricular activities meeting a variety of student interests.

It’s said that your future is predicated on your daily routine. Some people are more ritualistic than others, but it is possible for anyone to develop a solid routine that will help them reach their goals. The most important routine is the morning routine. It sets the stage for your day, and often results in getting ahead or falling behind.

We all know the stereotype – good students sit up front listening attentively and asking questions while the bad students sit in the back messing around or taking a snooze. But does it really matter where you sit in class? Does sitting in the front help improve academic performance or is this simply an educational myth that cannot be backed up by proof? Researchers say it does matter for more reasons than one. Let’s look at a few reasons why sitting in the front or back of the class can have an impact on your grade.