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People say Latin is a “dead” language because people don’t speak it anymore. Well, that much is true. But if it is officially dead, Latin is a ghost that still walks among us.   Latin Built English   Latin and German are the building blocks of English. Learning one or both brings clarity into how… Continue reading →

You’re looking over the language options for your school. German, Spanish, French… Latin? “Isn’t that a dead language?” you ask yourself.  Let me be the first to tell you: studying Latin is an incredibly rewarding endeavor. It is by no means an easy road, but it will enrich your education in the long run. English… Continue reading →

Give yourself breaks It sounds counter-intuitive, but giving yourself breaks while studying is actually very helpful. You need to rest your mind. If you study for 60-90 minutes, be sure to take a 10-15-minute break. What do you do with your time? Eat a snack. Stretch out your muscles. Dance around your room! Just do… Continue reading →

In this portion, we will focus on staying committed to our plan in order to achieve goals. Now that we have developed a plan, we must identify principles to incorporate into our characteristics. When I was a college sophomore, I read a book that completely changed my outlook on studying and on my life: “The… Continue reading →

Do-It-Yourself Your parents aren’t here. In college, you will be responsible for managing your own schedule, getting to your classes, eating well and not living with a carpet of dirty clothes on the floor. Independent self-care is a lot to manage, but if you make an effort to keep the basics covered, it is a… Continue reading →

When you think about homework, you probably think about time at home that may cause lots of stress because some children will not sit down and do it. They’d rather be anywhere or do anything else! For example, the percentage of students who use their electronics or telephones before they even think of studying is about… Continue reading →

One of the biggest challenges we face is finding ways to get students to do their homework and hand in their assignments. In order to tackle this complex issue, let’s study the fundamentals of what learning is and why it’s important.   American author, Brian Herbert, once said, “The capacity to learn is a gift; the ability to learn… Continue reading →

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According to Robert Sternberg, Professor of Psychology and Education at Yale University, ignoring students’ learning styles fails teachers and learners. Novastar Prep agrees! By understanding learning styles, education can become effective and productive. Teachers can provide a variety of activities that match different learning styles. This allows a greater number of students to showcase their intellectual… Continue reading →

If you’re not getting the academic results you want, you may need to change your study habits. Use effective study habits to better retain the information that you take in. The key is to study smarter, not harder.   Think it, Be it, Believe it! First of all, your attitude matters. If you are overwhelmingly distracted… Continue reading →