8 minute read So you’d like to learn how to become class president? Well, join me for a story of the man who was class president of his country. And he founded the country too! Genghis Khan attended no school […]
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January 17, 2019
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5 Useful Tips On How to Succeed in School
By Jacob Hallman | Updated February 4, 2019 | 4 minute read When it comes to how to succeed in school, there are many ways to approach. When I was in college, I would get advice like “Have a schedule […]
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October 8, 2018
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Deuces, OK!?: Common misconceptions about study tubers
Old school learning Well before the establishment of study tubers and YouTube, 14 UK parents and teachers established the Campaign for Real Education in 1987. Unaffiliated with any political party, the CRE manifesto focuses on freedom for teachers to teach […]
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August 22, 2018
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Don’t cheat but if you do know the one thing that really matters
It might not seem obvious at first, but Mark Twain was a firm advocate of cheating. He suggested that “it is good to obey all the rules when you’re young, so you’ll have the strength to break them when you’re […]
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April 21, 2018
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Four Examples Of Great Educators And What We Can Learn From Them
When I think of all the teachers I’ve ever had, I am amazed at the many roles they have to play for their students’ success. In addition to being educators, they can be mentors, role models, knowledgeable experts, a sympathetic […]
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June 7, 2018
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From Small Talk to Big Talk: Having Meaningful Conversations Post-College
by Katie Chang Hi everyone! My name is Katie and this is my first post on the StudyGate Blog! The other week, I awoke to the terrible news of another school shooting, this time in Texas. Immediately, I ran to […]
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May 7, 2018
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Four Ways To Stay Motivated And Finish The School Year Strong
It’s May! That means state testing, prom, research projects, just a bit more homework than you bargained for, and a whole bunch of other things that can really take a toll on your focus. It’s easy to start slacking right […]
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May 1, 2018
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Fighting The System: Good Students Vs. Academic Dishonesty
Students are blurring the lines between academic honesty and legitimate study more and more as time goes on. While the nature of cheating is still clearly defined, students can now find help online in a multitude of ways. It can […]
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April 30, 2018
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Four Reasons Why Vocational Classes Will Make AP Students Successful
Harvard president Charles Eliot expresses how difficult it is to provide an education that leaves students prepared for the workforce in his 1869 article, The New Education. On one hand, he champions trade schools. He cites their usefulness in producing […]
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March 27, 2018
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StudyMate: Smart And Secure Strategies To Survive The SAT Showdown (Part 2)
“If ignorant both of your enemy and yourself, you are certain to be in peril.” -Sun Tzu, The Art of War It’s 6:30AM. You’ve had a good night’s sleep, ate a good breakfast, and you’re about to make your way […]
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March 19, 2018
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Do You Hate Group Projects? Here’s Five Steps To A Better Experience!
Group Projects. Nobody really likes them, but we all have to do them at some point. That said, it’s no wonder that study groups are disappearing. Naturally, working with a group of strangers comes with its problems, but they don’t […]
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March 19, 2018
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The Art Of Focus
During the last year of my undergrad studies, I found it hard to focus. I was finally approaching the end of a five-year journey that took me across countless classes in multiple cities, two community colleges, and (at last) one […]
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