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How to Make the Best Use of Facebook When You’re a Student

Published on August 11, 2010 in Study Tips. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , .

It’s unofficially the world’s third largest country if we were to go by population alone – following China and India, Facebook has the world’s largest population base – 500 million users have signed up for this service in a new record of sorts. It’s a virtual world no doubt, but you have to admit that it’s one that’s the best connected. So no matter who you are and privacy concerns aside, it pays to hitch a ride on this bandwagon, because it sure is going places in the days to come. If you’re a student, you can make the most of Facebook not just to write offbeat status messages and leave cryptic and sarcastic comments on those of your friends, but also for more valuable purposes as well.

  • Establish a network: By network, I don’t mean one that comprises of your friends (or people who you barely know but who Facebook claims are your friends) but one that you can use for professional reasons. When you’re pursuing a career in a particular field, it’s important that you establish a network of contacts who can help you secure a job, offer recommendations, and help you move up the career ladder. Don’t make friends expecting them to help you out; rather, talk to people and get to know them before you ask for favors. Facebook is the perfect platform to do this because it’s neither too casual nor too formal.
  • Choose your friends carefully: Facebook is not a competition where you collect the maximum number of friends; it’s a social networking tool to interact with people you know well and acquaintances you’re familiar with. So don’t add people you don’t know to your list of friends, unless they’re common friends with someone you know. The problem with inviting strangers to be your “friend” on Facebook or accepting their invitations is that you’re boosting your risk of identity theft and leaving yourself open to unscrupulous people who use information on your profile against you in various ways.
  • Protect your privacy: Facebook is a safe network if you know how to protect your privacy. By default, most of your profile information is visible for all to see, so it’s best you check out the privacy options and apply them to your profile. Categorize your friends by groups – friends, family, close friends, acquaintances, work people and so on, and provide access accordingly. Remember, if you put up pictures or status messages or leave comments that are not kosher, they could come to bite you in the back when you’re looking for a job or trying to impress a potential employer.

For all its perceived fallacies, Facebook is one of the safest social networks there is simply because it allows you to decide your preferred privacy settings; and it’s the best way to network because it has the largest number of people online in the same place.

This guest post is contributed by Anna Miller, who writes on the topic of online degree. She welcomes your comments at her email id: anna.miller009@gmail.com

Tips for Online Students

Published on July 12, 2010 in Study Tips. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , .

Studying online can be a fantastic way to enhance your education, and it offers a number of advantages that traditional education doesn’t. However, there are a few things you should know before beginning an online course:

1. Make sure your schedule includes plenty of flexible time for studying.
The biggest advantage of online education is the fact that you can do it anywhere at any time, leaving you free to dictate your class schedule. However, many students who aren’t use to this freedom and minimal structure find themselves swallowed by the work when they should be able to manage it better than ever. The answer? Always leave yourself extra time as wiggle room to complete assignments. For instance, if you’ve got a paper due on Friday, plan to have it ready to turn in on Thursday. If you make the early deadline, you’ve got plenty of time to give it a polish or turn it in early and enjoy a small break. If the paper turns out to be more complicated than expected, you’ve got an extra day to get it done.

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Why e-learning programs are better than the traditional ones?

Published on July 2, 2010 in Study Tips. 1 Comment Tags: .

The vast use of web along with modern technologies has allowed e- learning programs to gain lot of popularity these days. These programs have got far reaching broadband accessibility and provide strong communication to initiate an effective educational model worldwide. In simpler words, e-learning programs are premium educational tools that enhance the knowledge of students as well as individuals by using sophisticated technologies.

e learning programs are different than the traditional ones as they don’t require a physical classroom or face to face interactions with teachers or mentors. Everything is done virtually.

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Competitive Exam Study Tips No One Told You About

Published on July 8, 2009 in Study Tips. 8 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , .

There are exams and then there are exams; some are more important than others because they can make or break your dreams, and in the process, make or break your life. Competitive exams are nerve-wracking ordeals, especially because you are competing against hundreds of thousands of others who are also vying for the limited prizes available. So your chances of success depend on more than just your natural abilities – you need to step up your preparation and performance by more than just a notch if you want to succeed. Here are a few study tips that help you do just that:

  • Start early: The best time to start preparations for important exams is yesterday, which means that you need to start as soon as you can. A little preparation every day goes a long way in helping you remember what you’ve learned rather than a large amount of cramming towards the end. Don’t put off starting the studying process, because if you do, you lose out on more than just time.
  • Choose quality over quantity: Rather than studying for hours together and just memorizing all that you can, set up an intelligent system of study that allows you to learn more within a shorter period of time. This way, you don’t tax yourself too much and also end up doing more than you usually do.
  • Don’t look at what the rest of the crowd is doing: Don’t compare your progress to that of your friends or classmates who are also taking the same exam with you. Instead, stay true to your schedule and focus on your efforts alone. The same advice holds good when you’re writing your exam too – don’t look around at what the rest of the competition is doing; keep your eyes on your paper and concentrate on what needs to be done.
  • Stay focused: Don’t let anything derail your study plans, not family, not friends, not any crisis. If your goal is to crack the exam, you need to be focused and not succumb to any distraction that comes your way. Ensure that your family and friends give you the time and space you need to prepare for a competitive exam.
  • Don’t give up: If at first you don’t succeed, try and try again. Don’t give up just because you tasted failure in your first attempt. Instead, use this as motivation to do better the next time, and use your experience to avoid making the same mistakes that cost you success the last time you took the exam.

Confidence is everything when you’re sitting for a competitive exam, so make sure you have plenty of it by preparing adequately.

This article is written by Kat Sanders, who regularly blogs on the topic of University Reviews. She welcomes your comments and questions at her email address: Click to continue reading “Study Tips for Students”

Gadget Guide for International Students

Published on July 21, 2008 in Study Tips. 4 Comments Tags: , , , , , .

Experience is everything, as they say, so we’d like to share ours with you! We’ve spoken with many international students to get there feedback on a wide range of issues. Today we’d like to bring to you the most popular tips from students themselves about what to bring when you come to the UK as an international student. In particular, what cool student gadgets and technology you should consider essential as an international student. There are many student horror stories of problems that you can experience when studying in the UK. One student whose laptop broke made a call to Dell to sort it out – but of course, he didn’t speak enough English to make arrangements! Follow our great student gadgets guide and avoid any unnecessary problems when studying in the UK.

Laptop: Make sure you take out a global warranty – it really is worth the little extra you may have to pay, trust me! This way you won’t have to take your laptop back home to get it fixed. You’ll be able to get information of all the repair centres easily online.

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Karaoke Makes a Strange Comeback

Published on July 10, 2008 in Study Tips. 4 Comments Tags: , , , , .

Lessons are now being given through the once popular karaoke machineWe thought that study groups in online virtual worlds and conversation lessons using voice over IP phones were leading pushing the boundaries of education and technology. However, a new use for an old piece of equipment has been found. What if you don’t have access to a high speed Internet connection, or you prefer to do things away from your computer? What if you live in a country that is absolutely karaoke mad? Well, you’d get your students to learn by singing difficult lessons of course!

A nursing college in the south of Thailand has done just that to help students and keep their attention when teaching difficult subjects. Students have taken to this with joy and enthusiasm often never seen by students. As one nursing student said, “The songs our lecturers composed help a lot with our understanding and memorization. The gist of the lesson is already in them.”

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How to Learn English Tips Part 2

Published on July 7, 2008 in Study Tips. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .

Here we’ve brought you even more tips on how to learn English! You lucky people!

No Fear

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Study Your way to Success

Published on July 6, 2008 in Study Tips. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , .

Many of you have written in, asking for ideas on how you can get into the course of your dreams, or win a scholarship that will help you get there. One way to opening the door to success in the future is by improving your academic results today.

Whether you are at high school, completing your undergraduate degree, studying English, or working on your post-graduate qualifications, you need to prove to your teachers that you have the ability to succeed. And the better your results, the more choice you’ll have for further study in the future.

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