Many college students find that the abundance of free or unstructured time at college can get away from them as they try to balance study and a busy social life. To counteract this, students can learn to develop good time management skills. Learning time management skills will not only support you in achieving your academic goals, it will facilitate a better study-life balance.  (more…)

Developing a good sleep routine could be the key to a happier, more successful, and healthful time at college. Studies have established a clear link between sleep, cognitive performance, and health. Learning how to sleep can take a little practice and experimenting, but the results could be well worth your time.  (more…)

Balancing your study commitments with rewarding social and leisure activities is the key to making the most of your time at college. By keeping focused and well organised, you can learn how to study at college while living a balanced life. Striking the right balance is possible whether you’re new to college life or returning to study after some time away.  (more…)

Do you think it’s important to enjoy your job, or do you view it as just a necessary part of life? People spend so much of their lives at work that it can have a major affect on their general happiness. It’s not uncommon for people who feel unfulfilled in their current job to consider changing career - but many will never take the leap. Is your current career unsatisfying? Are you worried that you’ll be in the same unsatisfying job 20 years from now and regret never taking the plunge? (more…)

Human beings are social creatures. We work best when we are part of a network of people and we feel that we belong – from our family, to our circle of friends, to a group of people undergoing a similar experience, like a course of study. That’s why study groups are so effective. Bringing together people to gain group work skills who are travelling the same path of study makes a lot of sense. Here are some reasons why! (more…)

Your first day at college can seem like a never-ending cycle of new experiences, new friends, new classes. It’s only natural that you’re going to be excited and a little nervous about your first day. Remember every student on campus has experienced what you’re going through, so don’t be afraid to step out of your shell and make the most of what college life has to offer.

Here are our top seven tips that will ensure your first day at college starts off on the right track… (more…)

Whether you are looking to get a qualification for entry into the professional workforce, change careers or just looking to up skill - deciding to attend college is an extremely important decision for anyone. You might have already figured out what you would like to study to achieve your career goals and now you just need the right place to study that fits with what you are looking for.

Martin College has been helping people launch and revitalise their careers for 35 years, but what is life at Martin College really like? Here’s a bit about what you can expect from Martin College… (more…)

LMS, LCMS, VLS, VLE - acronyms, acronyms, acronyms! The IT world is full of them. These four acronyms can be used to define our online learning platform, Study Smart… (more…)

You don’t have to be broke to be a college student. You just need to be organised and committed to sticking to a budget. (more…)

So you’ve chosen your tertiary study course, you’ve been accepted to study at your selected institute, and now you are waiting with bated breath for the start of your studies. It can be a pretty daunting time. Well there are a few things you can do prior to first semester that can prepare you for the big year ahead. (more…)