We have always uphold our aim to make University life easier or if not easier, enjoyable and at the same time memorable for all. Being in university  is the best stage we will ever experience in our lives(at least for most).  It’s the phase where we learn more of ourselves and formulate much of the principles we hold dear to in the later part of our lives. With that said, we have here our top 15 University hacks that will make your life easier in the University;  in studying, project work or just socializing. Because you’ll likely remember 50% of the things you say aloud than read in your mind. Just make sure you don’t do this in the library. The beginning semesters of school are always the easiest part of Uni. Because most of the topics are on the introductory part of the courses. This is the best way to balance out the harder courses that you will be encountering in the junior and senior year. Also, you will learn that having higher GPA at the start will provide you with perks that make it easy for you to retain the GPA.

Set up a friend to ask you questions that you already know the answer to in your report/presentation. This is a sure way to give your professor an impression that you know your thing. Just make sure the question is tough enough. Ever wonder why some people take 10 hours to memorize a stack of notes while others take only 1hour? They use hacks ! One of them is using different colored pens. This not only makes your notes very colorful and nice to look at(which improves your mood), but it will fire your visual memory on the points or topics that you need to remember, like the names of the English author, dates and events. It is a proven way to memorize. For more tips, check out here. You can use Audacity or VLC media to do this. You’ll save half the time. When the project work starts trickling in, you will likely end up bringing your laptop everywhere you go. So to ease the pain that laptop bags are causing, turn it to a backpack. You can install Cold Turkey for PCs or Self Control for Macs.

This will stop you from checking out your status and newsfeed in FB and new videos in youtube. carolina panthers sweatshirt targetthis is very useful especially when you’re the all nighter kind of student.emmet hoodie Most students favour this type of note taking because it helps them remember more of the lessons. couple shirts for sale caviteIt’s because you are synthesizing the lesson learned.0311 hoodies This is an example of the Cornell Notes.burton bonded hoodie sale We can only truly focus on studying for about 25 to 30 minutes. t rex hoodie elbow

After that, our brain gets tired and can’t really remember all the stuff. So the best way is to apply the Pomodoro Technique. Set the timer and do some serious studying for 25 mins. Reward yourself with a five-minute break afterwards. For more productivity tips, check out here. As you might notice by now, some of you classmates like to borrow your pen and not return it. Well, worry no more for we have a hack for that. – Place your blue or black ink pen in a red empty pen. Let’s face it, nobody likes to borrow a red pen. Put your smartphone/alarm in a glass. This will amplify the sound and thus will make your alarm sound louder. This can be helpful especially when you have a lot of chapters to read. You can do this by rewarding yourself with chocolates every time you finished reading a whole chapter of the book. Or you can put gummy bears in every paragraph for motivation. Just make sure you watch your sugar intake at the end of the semester. The rule of thumb in doing group projects is to divide things evenly.

As early as possible, divide the responsibilities to avoid conflict as you do not want to be hated by everyone because you did nothing. Brainstorm together and communicate as much as possible to get the projects done. For more project tips, check it out here. This is the most high tech and efficient way to borrow notes from your classmates.Our 15 Uni hacks! If you have more hacks in studying and in anything that relates to university, you can share it below by commenting. When I look back to receiving my exchange acceptance letter to the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Vancouver, Canada, elation would not be the first emotion that comes to mind. To be frank, it was not my first choice of destination. Secondly, what I knew about Canada at the time was largely limited to maple leaves and large tracts of tundra. For most students in Singapore Management University (SMU), Europe was their preferred destination with rich history, vibrant culture, and affordable intra-continental transport.

Also read: 7 Dream Destinations for Your Student Exchange Programme It will then come as a surprise to even me that after a cumulative month of travelling the U.S. from coast to coast, Vancouver remains my favourite city and a place where I would seriously consider living in the foreseeable future. Hardly, if I may explain: “Beautiful British Columbia” is the state tagline, and what it lacks in imagination it makes up by being certainly on point. Vancouver is bordered in by the Pacific islets to the west and mountain ranges to the north. These two elements so define Vancouver’s landscape that Highway 99 to Whistler is known better as the Sea to Sky Highway. While many cities can claim to have splendid natural attractions nearby, Vancouver sets itself apart with a remarkably beautiful setting within the city itself. The city council deliberately protects designated ‘view corridors’, allowing an unobstructed view of the North Shore Mountains while walking to class on UBC’s Main Mall.

Situated along the west coast, Vancouver also boasts dramatic sunsets that lure many runners and cyclists to the coastal banks. Many UBC students – and sometimes dubious old men – flock to the clothing-optional Wreck Beach, which remote location and considerable 473 steps descent ensure it remains happily free of crowds. Reflecting Pool, UBC Museum of Anthropology As I famously opined on Facebook, the only thing that trumps the mountain views from UBC is venturing to those same peaks on weekends. As the 2010 host city of the Winter Olympic Games, Vancouver and its neighbouring resort town Whistler are often found on lists of the best destinations for skiers and snowboarders in the world. If you’re new to the sport, take beginner lessons on any one of Cypress, Grouse, or Seymour mountains. And yes, it’s part of the learning experience when children barely out of preschool ski circles around your hapless figure when you’re attempting to get on your feet for the 54th time.

Other local winter favourites include ice skating and snowshoeing, the latter of which is essentially hiking with a spiked tennis racket attached to your shoe. More interesting than it sounds, snowshoes work as flotation devices that turn precarious mountain traverses into manageable strolls on a blanket of white snow. As the snow cover melts, prime hiking season in Vancouver awaits. Hiking is serious business here, with many overzealous adventurers tackling the Grouse Grind’s 2,830 steps even before it officially opens to the public. In summer, a hike to one of British Columbia’s alpine lakes is a must when the frost gives way to breathtakingly blue waters. At lower altitudes, cool off by renting a kayak or paddleboard to explore the city’s picturesque bay area. Unbeknownst to most locals, Vancouver is also near to a hidden surfing gem in Tofino, a quaint settlement on the western coast of Vancouver Island. Despite being rated as one of the world’s best surfing towns, Tofino remains charmingly quiet due to its secluded location.

When your instructors come all the way across the Pacific from Australia to surf here, you know you’ve hit the veritable jackpot. Those along the North American East Coast may shudder from memories of braving frigid blizzards and shovelling their way out of their homes through an ungodly amount of snow this February. While seeking solace from the record snowfall on their mobile phones, they may not be very amused to see Vancouverites gloating about double-digit temperatures on Instagram. In classic #sorrynotsorry fashion, local blog Vancitybuzz published a delightfully obnoxiously piece lamenting how the beautiful weather “impedes our ability to get into work”. To be fair, ‘Raincouver’ shares the same reputation as its American neighbour city Seattle for having rainy winters. Unlike tropical Singapore, however, it hardly ever pours in Vancouver, with the weather instead settling on a mild drizzle that may annoy you for the good part of a day. A mere water-resistant hoodie will suffice for showers, and if you stay around for summer, Vancouver actually is the second driest major Canadian city after Victoria.

Image credit: The Banana Leaf Apolo Vancouver Travellers in the U.S. will inevitably confront a constant medley of burgers, pizzas, hot-dogs, tacos, and fries. The non-stop assault of dough, cheese, and grease will make many an Asian palate crave for a lighter reprieve. As a Western city where Chinese restaurant awards are a thing and a Japanese food stand transformed the local food truck scene, Vancouver is perfect for Singaporeans spoiled by the variety of cuisines at home. Despite what you’d expect, the California roll also finds its origins in Vancouver. Oh – and did I mention you can find Singaporean food as well? Every spring, many tourists visit Netherlands and Japan for their world-famous tulips and hanami (cherry blossoms) respectively. I’ll just leave you with this: Cherry blossoms lining street after street in Vancouver Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, a two-hour drive from Vancouver Also read: 12 Things About Canada Every Traveller Will Love