New Year’s Resolutions 2010 (They can be yours too)

I will be kinder, to everyone I meet, the unknown person on the street I will be punctual, early enough to be able to smile and greet People I have to meet. I will be polite and honest, But not to the point that I will become tactless I will write thank you notes to...

Things to Do Differently When Taking Exams Next Year

Not to ruin your Christmas break but, don’t you think this long holiday season is a good way to break out of your ‘Cram-Exam’ method? When classes resume next year, most of you will be reminded of your academic responsibilities once your school announces its quarterly...

Habits of Successful People

We all admire successful people, those who have made it despite the odds. We attribute all sorts of characteristics to them: they are intelligent, they had the support of their families in their endeavours, they went to all the right schools and met all the right...

A GOOD EDUCATION

How can good education get you a better life AHEAD? Here are the inspiring words of Julie Gonzales: “Mula pagkabata palang, turo na sa amin ng aking magulang na sobrang napakaimportante ang edukasyon, ika nga nila, Isang bagay na di mananakaw ninuman, Isang pamanang...

A NOTE ON TAKING NOTES

Next week, a new school year begins. But before we get into the swing of things, let’s review our notes on note-taking. Most students take taking notes for granted. Some don’t even try at all. They rely on what is retained from discussions and stored knowledge. Though...

WORKING STUDENTS

The past week saw thousands of students troop back to school. For some families, unfortunately, education is no longer a priority. In order to continue their education, some students end up working, most of them augmenting their family’s funds as well. Working while...

THE CHALLENGE OF READING

Most people find reading an enjoyable hobby. Some, however, find it a challenging task. The thought of sitting for hours reading a book, especially with no pictures, scare some people. They just find it boring. As students, we are expected to read books and handouts...

OVERCOMING MENTAL BLOCKS

It happens. When I’m in the middle of writing something, I sometimes block out. I start to type it up but the idea is gone. Hello, marvelous idea, where did you go? Mental block! Yes, we all experience a mental block once in awhile, especially when we’re under some...

MANAGE YOUR STRESS DURING EXAMS

It is a normal to feel some kind of anxiety, especially when it comes to taking an exam. The pressure from parents to do well and the demands from school to accomplish requirements can add up and create a lot of stress among students. This becomes even more pronounced...

CLEAR YOUR MIND FOR UPCAT

This weekend, thousands of students will be taking the University of the Philippines College Admission Test or simply, the UPCAT. A lot of these high school seniors would be nervous, for sure. After all, the UPCAT is one of the most difficult college entrance exams in...