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Set for success for first-year students

If it’s only the end of September and you feel hopelessly overwhelmed already, rest assured that it’s pretty common for all first-year students. The transition to a completely new environment, increased academic expectations, sudden autonomy over one’s studies and forming new social connections can be a lot to take in all at once. Here are …

The best accommodation options for international students in Czechia

Finding a suitable and affordable place to live is one of the most important tasks for international students studying in the Czech Republic. With a wide range of accommodation options available, it can be overwhelming to choose the right one. In this article, we’ll explore the best accommodation options for international students in the Czech …

Seven things that might surprise you in Czechia

If you’re considering coming to Czechia, you probably looked up some basic information about us already. You might know that our national drink is beer, our favourite sport is ice hockey, we’re one of the safest countries in the world and that Prague is a gem when it comes to medieval cities. But what are …

Prague in TOP 10 best cities for students

The capital of the Czech Republic, Prague, ranked in top 10 best cities in the world for students. The ranking is based on scores given by students themselves and is published regularly on the global website the Campus Advisor which relies on verified reviews. With the score 4.4 points, Prague took the seventh place. The …

Study skills 11# Tests without stress

So you think that you work best under pressure? That feeling overwhelmed during an exam period is as unavoidable as taxes and death? Well, think again. An exam period doesn’t have to be a hellish rollercoaster of sleepless nights and anxiety caused by caffeine overdose. There’s a way how to survive relatively intact if you’re …

Study skills 10# Studying from textbooks

Textbooks are intimidating things, we get that. There’s almost no one who finds these cumbersome books appealing, yet you have hold onto them. Even with most information being online these days, you can’t avoid conventional textbooks because they provide a compact guideline of the knowledge that is expected of you to learn in order to …

Study skills 9# The art of note-taking

Never underestimate the subtle art of taking notes. You think that you can rely only on your memory while passively listening to lectures? Well, think again. You wouldn’t believe how people remember things differently or don’t remember them at all. The first rule should be: Always take notes! Rule 1: Always take notes Taking notes …

Study skills 8# Memory techniques

Thanks to our previous articles, now you should know how your memory works and that there’s a thing called spaced repetition which makes retaining new information much easier and long-term. However, some complicated information still might seem impossible to remember because it just isn’t similar to anything you already know. The time comes to employ …

Study skills 7# Spaced repetition

Spaced repetition is a study technique that works on the principle of smart revisions. It might sound complicated or as a chore but it’s actually almost effortless after you learn how to do it and when to use it. Because it’s not about cramming hard over and over again. Repetition using intervals The repetition is …

Study skills 6# How memory works

People often complain that their memory is terrible which prevents them from becoming good students. You have to realise that human memory doesn’t work like a computer’s HDD which means three things: Firstly, it has much bigger capacity than any existing hard drive. Secondly, you can’t pour information into it only once and expect it’ll stay there forever. Thirdly, …

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