Don’t Be Stewpid: Professional Proofreading By Kibin
Your terms paper is due on Thursday and guess what it’s worth 50% of your grade. My guess is that you probably want to get that baby proofread. You can ask Larry, your roommate who has been going on a 2 week Minecraft binge OR you can get it proofread by some pros! Ultimately, it is your choice. If you think Larry the roommate can handle it than be my guest…. Read More
GroupMe: Kick ass group project tool! [vid]
We’ve all tried, time and time again, to get a study group or group project together. In my experience, it’s a lot email, phone, and Facebook exchanging that result often in one or two barely populated meetings.These meetings are usually comprised of a lot of waiting for people to arrive and excuses as to why people have to leave. No more lonely group project meetings! But don’t despair things are about to… Read More
8 Must Know Tips For Multiple Choice Tests
Multiple choice exams scary some people however given the right approach they can be your best friend. Below I have outlined 8 Must Know Tips For Multiple Choice Tests. If followed crushing your exam should be a piece of cake. 1. Reading the answers first See if there are any answers hat just stand out. Then read the question. Sometime you can eliminate answers just by simple reasoning. 2. Eliminate answers… Read More
LeechBlock: Save Yourself From Time Sucking Sites Online
Even though that report is due by the end of the day, you spent the last two hours stalking friends on facebook and watching Key and Peele YouTube clips because you are weak and lack self control. Worry not for you are not alone. You much like many of us just can’t help yourself. So if you regularly find yourself clicking around Facebook, keyboard covered in drool, when you’re supposed to be… Read More
Study Before Bed for Significantly Better Retention
It’s not news that sleep is tied to learning—even a 90-minute nap can significantly help boost your brain power—but if you want to cement new knowledge in your brain, recent sleep research demonstrates that a good night’s sleep shortly following your studies has a significant impact on your ability to retain information. The study in question asked participants to memorize related word pairs (e.g., circus – clown) and unrelated word pairs (e.g.,… Read More
The 8 Stages of Staying Up All Night (College Humor)
We have all had too much to study in not enough time. Which leaves us with only two options, sleep or success. For most BAMFs out there all nighters become our solution. The great people at college humor have decided to illustrate this with a series of hilarious comics. Check some of them out below. via collegehumor Remember to follow Bright Futura on Facebook, Twitter, or you can subscribe to our RSS feed.
5 Ways to Get Work Done without Actually Working
Everyone is aware that our college work habits are vital to our success. But most don’t realize that our non-work habits are as well. Believe it or not, there are a few ways to use your free time to your advantage. Below are 5 non-work activities that will help you get more work done without actually having to do work. #1 Socialize If you’re the type to spend weekends slaving over… Read More
6 Free Smart Phone Apps: Perfect For Study Breaks
There are a number of great iphone apps for students out there, but as a student that is always studying you may find that sometimes a study break is necessary. So luck for you, we have put together a list of apps that will do a great job of keeping your mind off of studying, so can get back to the books refreshed and ready to learn. 1. Flying Hamster There is nothing more… Read More
How Not to Die: During Finals ie: FINALGEDDON
No lie, it’s been a long time since I’ve been an undergraduate freshman, but now that I’m a graduate student freshman in a new school and a new state, I’m finding many parallels to then and now. To keep things interesting I will provide some sage-like advice from someone who has already graduated, in my series HOW NOT TO DIE IN COLLEGE (HOW NOT TO DIE INC). How Not to Die: During Finals ie:… Read More
The Ultimate Showdown: Prezi vs. Powerpoint
What is Prezi? Prezi is a web-based presentation tool. I couldn’t help but compare it to the well-known Microsoft Powerpoint. I can say Prezi does have many aspects that surpass Powerpoint. But is that enough to take home the championship belt? Round 1: Text or Graphics? Prezi is eye candy. Prezi focuses a lot on visual graphics and leaves a lasting impression on the audience. Compared to Powerpoint, it is more flashy…. Read More