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...
MANAGING YOUR TIME
Time management is a tricky task for most students. Enough time must be allotted for school, friends, and hobbies among other priorities. The technique is to allot enough time to accomplish tasks and still be able to find time to relax and unwind, suggests the tutors...
BE EFFECTIVE IN DIGITAL READING
Digital reading, as opposed to print reading, has its pros and cons. Some students still prefer to read the printed copy in spite of the ease and convenience promised by digital readers. However, more educational institutions are beginning to adapt to digital tools...
Scholarship Options for Incoming Freshmen
As you may have heard by now, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) issued a statement that they cannot offer CHED scholarships to incoming freshmen due to the current situation. Do not worry. There are other government agencies and private foundations that...
Skills that Change Lives for the Better
These past few months have opened our eyes to acknowledge the most basic essentials of our daily lives - us and our health. The world recognizes the noble profession of our health workers who serve as front liners during this...
THE NEW WAY OF LEARNING POST-COVID-19
Students are about to face major adjustments on how learning will be in the new normal. While education service providers were forced to migrate online, many of our countrymen who are used to traditional face-to-face learning...
Keeping AHEAD: Bringing HyFlex to the Philippines
In this day and age, online learning is a necessity because of the need for social distancing. However, online learning, especially in the Philippines, has its downsides, with poor connectivity and access to equipment as the main...