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Find your perfect study space

July 6, 2016
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One of the best things about distance learning is the flexibility it gives you to choose when and where you study. You aren’t tied to a desk in a classroom, so you have the opportunity to find a study space that suits you. What makes the perfect[...]
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Fighting writer’s block

April 27, 2016
Fighting writer's block

Every writer gets stuck Fighting writer’s block is the key to staying motivated, whether you are completing an assignment, or writing your first book. “If I waited till I felt like writing, I’d never write at all.” – Anne Tyler,[...]
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Tips to Learn Effectively

April 8, 2015
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10 Secrets of successful learning no matter what your age or ability It may have been sometime since you’ve been in an exam hall or handed in course work. You may be a bit out of practise on when, where and how to study effectively. One thing is for[...]
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Feeling a bit stuck in a rut and procrastinating?

March 31, 2015
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Procrastination is very common. It’s perfectly normal to procrastinate…some of the time… Everyone feels a little stuck or unsure sometimes, you’re not on your own. Many of us also occasionally feel unmotivated, stressed out and prone[...]
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Learning How to Learn

November 7, 2013

 Are You Using the Most Effective Methods of Studying? If you are involved in any form of learning you need to know the most efficient ways to comprehend, revise and recall the material you are studying. Students of all ages have their favourite[...]
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Old Dog, New Tricks

April 12, 2012

Is it really possible to break into a new area of learning and study long after the act of study has officially ceased? Can someone really become ‘too old to learn’ now? Or are the true obstacles to learning in adult and later life self-doubt and[...]
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What’s the Best Way to Write an Essay or Report?

February 28, 2012
Blank sheet of paper on table with books and cup of coffee

We have all done it, starting with a blank page of paper knowing we have x” amount of time to write an essay or report of a significant length and getting started is the hardest point. This is very true for this blog post. Therefore I asked around[...]
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Study Tips from Stonebridge

December 14, 2011
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At Stonebridge, we know that studying isn’t always easy. But there are little things that you can do to make the process easier. We have collected a range of ideas and study tips from our students and provided you with the top 8 to help you make[...]
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