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Which Grade 11 & 12 Courses Matter Most for STEM Programs in Ontario?
Planning for a STEM program in Ontario? Learn which Grade 11 and 12 courses matter most and how to prepare strategically.
2 days ago


How to Know When Your Teen Actually Needs a Tutor
Not sure if your teen needs tutoring? Learn the signs parents should watch for and how to support high school students without added pressure.
Jan 14


How Studying for Math Is Different From Studying for Biology
Many students feel frustrated because they study hard but don’t see results. Often, the issue isn’t effort but rather using the same study method for very different subjects.
Jan 10


Grade 9 Math in Ontario: What Students Struggle With Most (and Staying Ahead of the Game)
Struggling with Grade 9 math in Ontario? Learn why students find it challenging, key concepts to master, and how to build confidence early.
Jan 1


Hacking Your Brain for Student Wellness & Well-being - Part 3: Boost Your Productivity
Do you want to learn better and faster so that you can achieve your goals without putting in as much effort? This blog post is for you!
Dec 15, 2020


Hacking Your Brain for Student Wellness & Well-being - Part 2: Mental Health
Activities, strategies, and tips for keeping your mental health in check to deal with your everyday challenges as a student.
Nov 25, 2020


Hacking Your Brain for Student Wellness & Well-being - Part 1: Physical Health
We’re going to show you some brain and productivity hacks to get your mind and body in shape.
Nov 21, 2020


The First Step to Conquer Your Goals: A Student’s Guide to Success
In this tutorial, we will walk you through a simple method for writing down your goals in a structured manner using the S.M.A.R.T framework.
Oct 26, 2020


The Secret to Learning and a Super Memory
Have you ever studied hard the night before a test only to forget what you learned right after? Do you forget stuff that you learned in previous grades? Do you find yourself cramming to study for tests or to meet deadlines? If your answer to either of those was yes, then you’re like most people. But this is not a good sign. At a fundamental level, it means you are not learning and information is only being stored in your short-term memory. As a student, it’s literally your jo
Oct 17, 2020


Setting Up Your Internal GPS: Why Every Student Should Write a Personal Mission Statement
A personal mission statement is meant to serve as a reminder to stay on track in order to meet your goals, just like a GPS “re-routes” and sets you back on the right track.
Oct 12, 2020


Where To Ask For Homework-Help?
Apart from your professors, TA's and your peers, there are lots of helpful people on the internet who are happy to help you out for free!
Sep 12, 2020


Unraveling the Life of a Student With Giselle Lima
Giselle is currently completing her Masters in Education with a focus on learning and teaching techniques.
Sep 1, 2020


Unraveling the Life of a Student With Anna Ampaw
I sat down with Anna and asked her to walk me through her academic journey through a series of questions.
Sep 1, 2020


Unraveling the Life of a Student With Kyle Malone
Kyle’s academic journey is filled with pointers that can help fresh high school students seeking guidance before entering college.
Sep 1, 2020


A Student of Life: Meet Assma
In our previous newsletter, we got the chance to interview a Mental Health Practitioner, Assma also known as Asoomiijay on Instagram.
Sep 1, 2020


A Frontline Medical Student and His Experience with COVID-19
Interviewing Doctor Louai Naddaf, a medical student who shares his experiences with being on the front line of a global pandemic.
Sep 1, 2020


Unraveling the Life of a Student With Ole Krarup
I sat down with Ole to unravel his life as a student and to hear more about how he got to this point in his life.
Sep 1, 2020


Unraveling the Life of a Student With Lucia Chehade
I recently sat down with Loucia and provided her with the opportunity to share her academic journey with our GEYM community.
Sep 1, 2020


When Education & Passion Collide: Meet Rahna Rasouli
Meet Rahna Rasouli, a bright and talented student who got into medical school at the University of Toronto in her third year of undergrad!
Sep 1, 2020


Work Less, Learn More: Adapting technology to your learning style
There is no magic pill for learning. You must exercise your brain. But is there a way to learn more efficiently? To learn better and faster without putting in as much effort? There is, but the answer is up to you to discover. Ultimately, you need to know your strengths and weaknesses. Doing so will allow you to direct your focus on your strengths and maximize the output of your efforts. After all, learning is most effective when your brain is being used most effectively. But
Sep 1, 2020


A Flipped Classroom: What 2020/2021 Might Look Like
Distance learning (DL) has become the current and foreseeable future for education, but how can educational systems evolve to improve DL?
Sep 1, 2020


Boosting Motivation to Learn Using Modern Tools
Learn how to enhance your motivation through videos, social media, podcasts, apps, and video conferencing!
Sep 1, 2020


The Technological Takeover: A Professor's Perspective
I sat down with Professor Catherine Giroux to discuss her opinion on the increased use of technology in the classroom.
Sep 1, 2020


3 tips to learning from online tutorial videos
Here are 3 tips that will help you maximize your learning from online tutorial videos!
Sep 1, 2020
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