5 Study Tips to Avoid Neck and Back Strain
By Sean Boyne
With a shift toward online learning in the wake of Covid 19, we take a look at the ergonomic consequences of staring at a computer all day, and 5 full-proof ways to help you avoid neck and upper back pain: No Lounging, take breaks, stretch, self-massage and...
5 Bulletproof Tips on Taking Good Notes in Lecture
Written by Sean Boyne. 7 min read. In This Article: Introduction Tip #1: Order It Tip #2: Record It Tip #3: Shorthand It Tip #4: Ask About It Tip #5: Edit It Bonus Tip Introduction Lectures are an integral part of post-secondary education as all classes have a portion,...
The Brain Files Volume VI: Mental Activity and Brain Health
Written by: Sean Boyne. 6 min read. Welcome to the Brain Files! A 7-Part Series dedicated to providing you with the knowledge on how to improve and maintain brain health and function. As students here at Guide to Undergrad, we understand that the brain is the most important muscle...
7 Things You Need to Know on How to Email a Professor
By: Sean Boyne. 7 min read. Emailing a Professor is one of those hidden stressors in post-secondary education, especially for those starting their first year. You don’t really think about it until you’re faced with the dilemma of needing to contact a professor but not knowing how to word...
The Brain Files Volume V: The Brain and Exercise
Written by: Sean Boyne Welcome to the Brain Files! A 7-Part Series dedicated to providing you with the knowledge on how to improve and maintain brain health and function. As students here at Guide to Undergrad, we understand that the brain is the most important muscle when it comes...
Everything You Need to Know About Study Groups: The Good, Bad and Ugly
By: Sean Boyne Study Groups. Some people love them, some people hate them, and some people make TV shows out of them (looking at you Community). Not everyone can partner up with Donald Glover and Joel McHale to get through community college, but one consistent factor is the use...
The Brain Files Volume IV: Increase your Brain Power With Quality Sleep
By: Sean Boyne Sleep Consolidates Memory Brain Cleanse Improved Cognition Tips for Improving Sleep All aspects of the brain files series are important for brain health, but today’s focus on sleep may be the most important factor for overall body and mind health. Sleep is something everybody does every...
8 Writing Assignment Mistakes You Need to STOP Making
By: Sean Boyne Mistake #1: Waiting Until the Deadline to Start Mistake #2: Writing without Direction Mistake #3: Not Doing the Legwork Mistake #4: Improper Citation and Format Mistake #5: Not Getting Feedback Mistake #6: Passive Voice Use Mistake #7: Allow Time for Proofreading Mistake #8: Starting with the...
The Brain Files Volume III: Long-Term vs. Short-Term Memory
By: Sean Boyne One of the biggest mysteries about cognitive function is how our brains make memories. Memories are a vital aspect of human survival and everyday function but remain one of the most conflicting areas of research. To this day, neurologists and psychiatrists still don’t fully understand how...
The Corson Technique: How to Help Professors Help You
“Just because you are asking for help, doesn’t mean you are the passive participant in the conversation.” In the modern era, we’ve been trained to expect instant responses, understanding and solutions to problems. Many aspects of our lives are automated with the goal in mind of making things easier...