Study Tips and Advice
NCFE: what is it, what does it stand for, and why should I care?
Anyone looking to study a course, be it via distance learning or studied in a classroom, wants to be assured of the quality of education they are going to receive. With the many levels of educational courses on offer, and the raft[...]
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How many Hours a Day should I Study?
There’s a common belief that good grades can only be achieved through endless hours of study and all-nighters. But if you’re in distance education, you may not always feel you have free time to study for long periods of the day. Which can leave you[...]
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Why Do People Find Online Learning Hard?
For many of us, online learning is the best option when it comes to getting back into education. The flexibility of studying whenever it suits you is a luxury that cannot be provided by bricks and mortar institutes.
Whether that’s because of work[...]
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The 4 Study Skills Every Learner Needs
Motivating yourself as an adult learner is different to being at school or university. You might be more focused, but you’re more likely to be juggling family life and a full-time job. At Stonebridge, we tap into the ambition that we know[...]
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4 Christmas Study Tips
With Christmas just on the horizon, you’re probably spending your time running around the shops trying to get everyone’s presents ready, right? Or maybe you’re seeing friends and family before the end of the year?
In between all the pre-Christmas[...]
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10 Hacks to Help You Study Better at Home
Ever wondered why it’s harder to start studying than studying itself?
We have our brain to thank for that. The human mind is trained over years of evolution to maximise efficiency and simply solve problems. It’s not a sign of laziness,[...]
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5 Superfoods for Studying
We all know that we need to eat five portions of fruit and veg to be healthy. But, do you know that there are foods that not only keep your body fit but your mind too? In fact, the food we eat is one of the most important factors that impact on how productive[...]
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Which of These 4 Learning Styles Do You Swear By?
Not everyone studies, or retains information, in the same way. Scientists have come up with several theories to explain how different people respond to different learning styles. Visual, reading and writing, auditory and kinesthetic are four[...]
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What can watching the Olympic Games teach us?
The Olympic Games are in full swing. It’s all very exciting, but watching athletes compete in events, with what seems like superhuman ability, whilst we sit on the sofa, can make us feel a bit inferior. So how can we approach our lives[...]
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Are you on the mind diet?
Nutrition is something that we all know we should be focusing on, but it’s usually our last priority. Keeping an eye on what you eat is about more than just watching your weight. Your diet can have a huge impact on your energy and concentration[...]
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