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Can Creativity Be Taught?

by Christine Chadwick

We'll probably never have a concrete answer to this age-old question. Try as we might, myriad online tests attempt to help us discern how creative we are. For those who score high on these tests, that's great. But what about those of us who feel we could use an extra boost of creative energy? Is it ...

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7 Steps for Getting Around Writer’s Block

by Christine Chadwick

Writer's block may seem inevitable, but it isn't permanent. Here are some methods to break the block and get your words flowing onto the page or screen.

1. Free write

Spend 15 minutes or longer a day writing about whatever runs through your head: there is no "wrong" subject or incorrect number of ...

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So You’ve Decided to do a Postgraduate Degree

by Christine Chadwick

The decision to take a postgraduate degree should not be made lightly. Once you are certain that you are going for the right reasons - because you need one for your desired professional field, it can improve your career by increasing earning potential and responsibilities, and satisfies your intelle...

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GMAT Quantitative Section Study Methods

by Christine Chadwick

When confronting the quantitative section of the GMAT, there are two general areas of focus. The first is an awareness of your specific study habits and test-taking strengths and weaknesses. The second is knowledge of mathematics and peculiarities of the test itself. This guide concerns itself with ...

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6 Ways University is More Challenging than School

by Sara Vazquez Shaw

On the academic front, the move from school to university can be a challenging one, as there are significant differences. These differences include the level of study, long-term projects, working in groups and getting your work done.

The Level of Study

Although you learned a lot in school, every t...

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