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Feeling Overwhelmed…?

It’s late September. The leaves are turning yellow, the days are getting shorter, and… you are lost in your classes. You start …

Review Sessions Anyone?

Review sessions from profs or TAs are useful for revisiting tough topics, obtaining answers to difficult questions, getting a feel for what …

End of Term Reminders

Ahhh! It’s almost April! It’s hard to believe with the crappy weather, but as year comes to a close, here are some …

7 Types of Exam Markers

I recently messed up a biochem exam. During the exam viewing session, I was appalled at how many marks I lost because …

Quickie: The Toilet List

Shit happens. Ever bombed or missed an exam? Failed a course? Left your assignment at home? Got dumped? Got rejected for a …

What to bring to an exam

  It was my last exam. Another 2.5 hours and I would be free. FREE. The exam was multiple choice with a …

How to Properly Use a Textbook

Student: I failed my midterm(s). Me: I’m sorry to hear that. Why do you think you failed? Student: I don’t know! I’ve …

Quickie: Tick Tock Goes the Clock

“Quickies” is a new column on SotN for short or niche tips. These topics are interesting or important enough to warrant their …

Quickie: Skip that Step!

“Quickies” is a new column on SotN for short or niche tips. These topics are interesting or important enough to warrant their …