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Do Study Groups Really Work?



When it comes to studying, some students prefer combined learning sessions, whereas others like to lock themselves up in their room and cram on their own. A commonly thrown around question in this regard is whether study groups are actually effective. To be honest, they may or may not be successful. It mostly depends on the sincerity of the individual and his or her degree of comfort in such a setting.

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How to Survive Exam Week

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When exams come around even the most imperturbable students are always under more stress than they are the rest of the year. The blog Debt-free Scholar has a great list of things you can do to maximize your potential during exam week.

Get ready for some great tips on how to beat that stress! Two of our favorites (that are supposed to be common sense, but are unfortunately not so common) are just to eat and sleep right – and those really could make the difference between a passing or failing grade. Another winner is to double-check your exam times. Click on the link to read the full article.

Gadgets that Aid the Studying Process



There’s much more to studying these days than the time you relied on just your trusty notepad and humble pencil to get you through those hours of poring over books, drinking mug after mug of stale coffee and chowing down on any junk food that you can get your hands on. Gadgets have infiltrated every aspect of our lives, and students today never had it so good. There’s a plethora of options for them to choose from, some for practical purposes and most for entertainment.

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You need an iPad 2! Tell us why in 50 words or less and it could be yours!



Do you need an iPad 2?

Tell us the super special reason why you need an iPad 2 in under fifty words and have the chance to win one!

Here’s how it works: send us your responses before October 31 and the InterWebs will be your judge! The writer of the entry that gets the most “likes” will be the lucky winner!

Good luck and get going!