Tips for students

Three Tips to Fight Procrastination

Every student knows the following situation. You need to complete an important task for school. The problem is that you just can’t make yourself sit down to work. You will start after making a cup of coffee. When you have your cup of coffee, you need to text your friend. Then you come across a …

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Czech videogames for 2023

We talked about the Czech gaming industry in several articles already and we also informed you that you can study game development in Prague. There are many games in the making for 2023, but we mainly focus on historical and educational games that tell the history of our country like Attentat 1942, Svoboda 1945: Liberation …

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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 …

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How to study law effectively

To say that studying law isn’t easy is an understatement of the century. Admittedly, studying law is super hard and to do it effectively requires a combination of good study habits, active learning and critical thinking. As an intellectually demanding discipline, you need not only a deep understanding of complex legal concepts but also the …

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What to Expect from Studying in Czechia: Experiences of International Students

Studying abroad is a life-changing experience that allows students to learn about new cultures and gain a unique perspective on the world. The Czech Republic is becoming an increasingly popular destination for international students due to its excellent universities, vibrant student life, and rich cultural heritage. If you’re considering studying in the Czech Republic, it’s …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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