Last Minute Study Tips for Exams That Actually Works Okay, let’s be real. The exam is tomorrow. You’re staring at that fat textbook or your WAEC Physics notes, and the panic is starting to set in. You told yourself you’d start reading last week, but life happened. Now you’re desperately searching for some magic…
How Does the ASUU Strike Affect Students? (The Real-World Impact) Let’s be honest, nothing prepares you for that feeling. You’ve paid your school fees, maybe even travelled back to campus, and just as you’re settling into the hostel, you see the news: “ASUU begins warning strike.” It’s frustrating. It’s exhausting. We’ve all been there. But…
What is Negative Marking in Nigerian Universities? (A Student’s Guide) Ever stared at your Post-UTME score and wondered, “How did my mark drop so low?” You were so sure you tried your best, but the total just doesn’t add up. Well, let me introduce you to a possible culprit responsible for ‘chopping’ many students’ scores:…
What Are the Best Free Note Taking Apps for Android? (My Top Picks for Students) Ever been in a lecture, and the lecturer is moving way too fast? You’re trying to scribble everything in your jotter, but your hand is cramping, and the notes look like chicken scratch by the time you’re done. I’ve…
Active Recall vs. Spaced Repetition: What’s The Real Difference? Ever felt that frustration? You study for six hours straight, burn the midnight oil for your JAMB exam, and then… blank. You get into the exam hall, and it feels like your brain has leaked. I’ve been there. The truth is, most of us were…
Active Recall vs Passive Recall: Why Your Old Study Method Is Useless Ever stare at your textbook for an hour, reading the same page over and over, only to realize nothing actually entered your brain? I get it. We’ve all been there. You highlight, you read, you even make pretty notes. But when you…
Is the Pomodoro Technique Effective for Studying? (My Honest Answer) Ever stare at your textbook for an hour, get up, and realize absolutely nothing went in? I get it. You’re reading the same line over and over, but your mind is on Instagram, the football match, or what you’ll eat later. It’s one of…
How to Study Past Questions Effectively (My 5-Step Method for WAEC & JAMB) Ever felt that panic? You’re staring at a past question paper, and the answers just aren’t coming. You know you’ve read the textbook, but your mind feels blank. Or worse, you finish the paper, check the answers, and realize you failed…