Different Game Genres By Chantal (WretatsyRemedial) If you already are a gamer or you are getting into games for entertainment, there are many different types of games out there. The thousands of games and dozens of consoles can make it difficult to choose what to play. This article will cover many different genres of games to help you pick a genre that would best suit your gaming interests. Adventure: Adventure games include interactive story telling by exploring areas...
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How to find a new hobby by Charlie (Horsefeathers.) Whatever stage of life you’re in, it’s important to regularly engage in hobbies that bring you joy and fulfilment. However, you might be feeling overwhelmed by all of the options out there. If you’re on the hunt for a new hobby, take a look at the points below for some guidance. Think about what you enjoyed when you were younger. Are there any hobbies you had as a child that you might like to pick up again? As you get...
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Online schooling By Cassie (Cassiopeia.) When people think about their school environment, what comes to mind? Most people probably think of fellow classmates running through the halls before the bell rings, whilst some would think of sitting at their kitchen table, with their books before them, taking instructions from their parent. For a few, learning in front of a computer could come to mind as well. Education is a broad spectrum that can be taught in many different settings....
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Commonly confused words and phrases By Dez (Epiphany.) and Cassie (Cassado) Commonly confused words, also called malapropisms, are often incorrectly used in the place of another similar sounding word. Sometimes a phrase is also misused. This article will focus on a few commonly confused words, their meanings, and how they are used in sentences. Commonly confused words Affect and effect: Affect is a verb and it means to have an impact on something. Effect is the impact that...
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Top Best Tools to Use in the Process of Writing All students deal with crowds of academic papers. They all are different and o have different purposes. Nonetheless, they all should be original, of the highest quality, readable, useful, informative, and delivered by a certain date. It complicates the task of students to meet success. Many of them consider buying writing help online. There are lots of custom writing services. When you buy essay online on one of the reliable sites, you...
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Law enforcement: an insight into policing By Emma (Golfing girl) When you hear the words 'Law enforcement' you think of so many things. They are the ones who protect us from harm no matter what is happening. People who take on these jobs are putting their lives out there for us so that we can be safe. Some of them may not make it back to their own families and they still go to work everyday. Being a police officer is hard on that person and their family too, you never know when your last...
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4 Tips to Help You Cope With Finals Week As the summer break looms fast over the horizon, the one thing standing between you and a summer of relaxation and socializing is finals week. That boiling point of stress and worry throughout the academic year is finally coming to a head, and for most teens, this is one of the biggest weeks you have had to face so far, and it’s the culmination of your schooling for the year, all mixed in with the fear of change. Finals Stress: Just a...
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Surviving Tests and ExamsBy Hyper Sonic This is written as a guide for how to cope when you're actually doing a test or exam, rather than when you're preparing for it. For a more detailed guide on coping with exam stress and preparation, please see Shaz's article. (Article found here.) Before the Test or Exam
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The three common types of learners By Cassie (cynefin) Whether you’re in middle school, high school, or beyond, learning and retaining the information you’ve learned can feel difficult, if not impossible at times in your school career. You learn a lot of new material and it can be hard for your brain to file it all away for future reference. This article is going to discuss the different types of learners and their characteristics. It will also have you ask yourself ...
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Resume supplement. Having volunteer experience, especially in the field you want to get a career in, can add bulk to your resume and give you more of an edge when trying to get hired. Even if you only volunteer a few hours each week, it will help you stand out in job applications. Volunteer experience on a resume shows that you are active in your community and care about others. Networking. Sometimes, volunteering can lead to a job later on. If they don't have any job openings, volunteering...
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If you're old enough, apply for temporary jobs, as this is a chance to earn money while gaining valuable work experience that could help secure employment in the future. Volunteering is also a way of acquiring experience, but giving back to the community, helping others, and feeling good about your efforts at the same time. Many of your hobbies may have been cast aside to make time for school commitments. Here is your chance to rediscover an enjoyable past time, or try something that you've...

Understanding and coping with migraines By Dez (Ennui.) and Emmie (Arabesque- golfing girl.) What are migraines and who gets them? Migraines are a type of severe headache which can affect anyone at any age. Sometimes you can feel them coming on (known as an aura), and other times you will wake up to them and it takes a while for them to go away. Migraines can cause symptoms such as sensitivity to light and sound, nausea and vomiting, pain, and more. According to the American Migraine...
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Procrastination is a habit that can be detrimental to your studies, career and personal life. Like all habits, procrastination will take time to overcome, but here are some strategies to help you get started. To overcome procrastination, you first need to understand why you procrastinate. Is it fear of failure? Do you lack the energy or the resources needed to complete the task? Is the task so big that you feel overwhelmed? Do you lack the motivation? Depending on your reason for...
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Ask what they need. Without realizing it, we sometimes project what we would need in a similar situation onto the other person and forget that different people are helped in different ways. Even if they say something that goes against your natural tendencies, such as wanting space when you think talking it out is the better option, make an effort to give them what they think is best suited for their coping process. There will also be times that people don't know the answer to this question and...