by UQS | Apr 10, 2013 | Articles, Tips & Tricks
Here’s what the latest research says are the learning techniques that actually work: 1. Mixing up different kinds of problems instead of studying them in blocks(Example: Study verbs, nouns, and prepositions in the same study session.) 2. Testing yourself: with...
by UQS | Apr 5, 2013 | Articles, Tips & Tricks
How Can Friends Help You Learn? Friends tend to collaborate more, spending more time together and elaborating on the material. Friends can relate learning material to shared experiences. Friends are familiar with how other friends think and express themselves, thus...
by UQS | Apr 4, 2013 | Articles, Tips & Tricks
Bust a Move to Benefit Your Brain A recent study with mice indicates that voluntary exercise actually slows brain decline by 50%! Physical activity improves the growth of new brain cells as well as neural transmission (the process by which brain cells communicate with...
by UQS | Apr 2, 2013 | Articles, Tips & Tricks
It Can’t Hurt to Ask— or Can it? You’ve often heard, There’s no harm in asking, but you probably know from experience that asking the wrong question to the wrong person at the wrong time can bring on a cranky reaction! Your brain is also fussy about...
by UQS | Mar 28, 2013 | Articles, Tips & Tricks
Wake Up Those Brain Cells! Soft, natural light has been proven to give the brain a boost. A good study lamp— one that gives a steady light, strong enough to see well by but not harsh— is a wise investment. The best kind of lamp for mood and concentration is a...
by UQS | Mar 27, 2013 | Articles, Tips & Tricks
When you’re studying Arabic, do you often forget verbs? Definitions? Tenses? Studies suggest that looking up the answer right away is better than waiting. In fact, the longer you try to remember without looking it up, the less likely you’ll be to remember...
