Commonly confused words and phrases By Dez (Epiphany.) and Cassie (Cassado) Commonly confused words, also called malapropisms, are often incorrectly used in the place of another similar sounding word. Sometimes a phrase is also misused. This article will focus on a few commonly confused words, their meanings, and how they are used in sentences. Commonly confused words Affect and effect: Affect is a verb and it means to have an impact on something. Effect is the impact that...
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Testing Times: Coping With Exams Written by: Shaz Exam time has arrived, the sun is shining outside, but you are stuck inside hitting the books. You may be feeling too much pressure to focus. For students in the process of taking exams, it isn't fun. Exams, regardless of whether for school, university/college or for professional qualifications, can all be stressful. There is often a lot of pressure on young people to do well before and on exams, causing what is called "exam stress". All...

Top Best Tools to Use in the Process of Writing All students deal with crowds of academic papers. They all are different and o have different purposes. Nonetheless, they all should be original, of the highest quality, readable, useful, informative, and delivered by a certain date. It complicates the task of students to meet success. Many of them consider buying writing help online. There are lots of custom writing services. When you buy essay online on one of the reliable sites, you...
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The three common types of learners By Cassie (cynefin) Whether you’re in middle school, high school, or beyond, learning and retaining the information you’ve learned can feel difficult, if not impossible at times in your school career. You learn a lot of new material and it can be hard for your brain to file it all away for future reference. This article is going to discuss the different types of learners and their characteristics. It will also have you ask yourself ...
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Teen Resume Guide Are you a teenager eager to enter the workforce and kick-start your career? Writing an impressive teen resume can be the key to opening doors and securing valuable opportunities. A well-crafted resume showcases your skills, achievements, and potential, helping you stand out from the crowd. In this comprehensive guide, we will walk you through the essential steps of creating a winning teen resume, highlighting the importance of including volunteer experience to enhance your...
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Here is How to Develop Your Math Skills Quickly If you want to rapidly improve your math skills but are worried that it isn’t possible, then relax because although it might seem overwhelming now, there are clear steps you can take to improve your knowledge in a short period of time. The worst approach you can take is to panic. Your brain will simply shut off and prevent you from soaking up any more knowledge. While stress is understandable if you have a test coming up or an assignment...
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Coping with stress while in school By Dez (Onism.) and Cassie (cynefin) Going to school can be a stressful time but it is important that you find ways to reduce or eliminate some of this stress so you can stay healthy and happy. This article discusses some of the ways you can reduce some of the school-related stress in your life. Eliminating stress There are many things you can do to reduce the overall amount of stress you are feeling.
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Online schooling By Cassie (Cassiopeia.) When people think about their school environment, what comes to mind? Most people probably think of fellow classmates running through the halls before the bell rings, whilst some would think of sitting at their kitchen table, with their books before them, taking instructions from their parent. For a few, learning in front of a computer could come to mind as well. Education is a broad spectrum that can be taught in many different settings....
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Article featured in Avatar - Volume 3, Issue 2 (August 2009). School and College: Being Prepared By Jessie and Katrina Starting, or going back to, school! Whether you're starting upper level school or going back for your fourth and final year, school is all about what you make it to be. If you throw yourself into learning and making friends, you'll be prosperous in school. With that said, know that now is not the time to slack off! There are a few different things about going back...

Article featured in Avatar - Volume 4, Issue 2 (August 2010). Maintaining Professionalism By Katrina (AppleTini) As we hit our later teenage years, many of us begin to hold job positions at local movie theatres, aquatics centers, restaurants, or stores. Whether you are currently working at your first place of employment for the summer, or have started working full time at your forth or fifth place of employment, it's important to maintain an air of professionalism regarding work at all...

Studying In Ireland, Things To Consider Students wishing to go to Ireland are in for a treat. Ireland is a gorgeous place with verdant green hills, beautiful weather, dramatic landscapes, shamrocks, and rural villages to take your breath away. Students find Ireland an attractive place to study because of the high level of education, the post-study work visa benefits, and the ease of living. While Ireland is slightly expensive, it is not as expensive as living and studying in London. ...
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Improving and Maintaining Good Grades By: MechanicGodCreation and Katrina There comes a time in every teenager's life when their grades begin to slip below what they would like. This is completely normal, so try not to let it be too discouraging when it happens to you! The cliché of school in general is that grades do slip as one hits puberty and could be a result of several different things. Becoming a teenager can be confusing and definitely stressful; the teenage years are when all the...

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Resume supplement. Having volunteer experience, especially in the field you want to get a career in, can add bulk to your resume and give you more of an edge when trying to get hired. Even if you only volunteer a few hours each week, it will help you stand out in job applications. Volunteer experience on a resume shows that you are active in your community and care about others. Networking. Sometimes, volunteering can lead to a job later on. If they don't have any job openings, volunteering...
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Surviving Tests and ExamsBy Hyper Sonic This is written as a guide for how to cope when you're actually doing a test or exam, rather than when you're preparing for it. For a more detailed guide on coping with exam stress and preparation, please see Shaz's article. (Article found here.) Before the Test or Exam
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