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How to Make Money as a Student: 2026 Ideas That Fit Your Studies

Oct 29th, 2026 5 min read – How to Make Money as a Student: 2026 Ideas That Fit Your Studies
Rent, books, food and a social life add up quickly, and most students need some income during their studies. The good news is that there are more flexible options than ever, from campus jobs to tutoring and freelance work online. The catch: your studies come first, ... Continue Reading →
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Are Online Degrees Worth It? Costs, Pros, Cons and What Employers Think

Oct 29th, 2026 4 min read – Are Online Degrees Worth It? Costs, Pros, Cons and What Employers Think
Online degrees used to have a reputation problem. Today, they are part of normal higher education: in the US, according to the National Center for Education Statistics, 61 percent of undergraduates took at least one distance education course in fall 2021, and 28 ... Continue Reading →
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The Cornell Note-Taking Method: How to Use It in Class

Oct 28th, 2026 4 min read – The Cornell Note-Taking Method: How to Use It in Class
Most students take notes the same way: write down as much as possible during the lecture, then never look at the notes again until the night before the exam. The Cornell note-taking method changes that with a simple page layout that turns your notes into a self-test. ... Continue Reading →
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MLA Format and Citation Guide (9th Edition) With Examples

Oct 27th, 2026 4 min read – MLA Format and Citation Guide (9th Edition) With Examples
MLA style is the citation format used in most English, literature, language and humanities courses. If your instructor asks for “MLA format,” they mean two things: a specific page layout for your paper, and a consistent way to cite every source in the ... Continue Reading →
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Berkeley Professor Stops Grading Homework Over AI: How Teachers Are Adapting

Oct 27th, 2026 6 min read – Berkeley Professor Stops Grading Homework Over AI: How Teachers Are Adapting
A University of California, Berkeley professor has officially stopped grading students’ homework for accuracy due to concerns that an ai tool is making it increasingly difficult for educators to use traditional written assignments to assess student abilities. ... Continue Reading →
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How to Study Effectively: 6 Evidence-Based Study Techniques

Oct 26th, 2026 4 min read – How to Study Effectively: 6 Evidence-Based Study Techniques
Most students study the way they were shown at school: reread the notes, highlight the important parts, and hope it sticks. Research in cognitive psychology shows that these are among the least effective methods. The good news is that the techniques that work best ... Continue Reading →
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Best Apps for University Students (2026): Free Study Tools

Oct 25th, 2026 4 min read – Best Apps for University Students (2026): Free Study Tools
The right apps can save you hours every week at university: notes that are searchable, a calendar that reminds you of every deadline, flashcards that schedule your revision, and a reference manager that formats your bibliography. The good news is that most of the ... Continue Reading →
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The Feynman Technique: Learn Anything by Explaining It Simply

Oct 24th, 2026 4 min read – The Feynman Technique: Learn Anything by Explaining It Simply
You have read the chapter twice, the slides look familiar, and you feel ready. Then a friend asks a simple question about the topic and you cannot answer it. That gap between “it looks familiar” and “I understand it” is exactly what the ... Continue Reading →
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How to Check If an Online University Is Accredited (US, UK and More)

Oct 23rd, 2026 4 min read – How to Check If an Online University Is Accredited (US, UK and More)
Online degrees have become a normal part of higher education: many respected universities now offer bachelor’s and master’s programmes that you can complete entirely from home. At the same time, the internet is full of “universities” that ... Continue Reading →
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