Sunday 29 November 2015

REMEMBERING INFORMATION

It's very frustrating for every person not being able to remember some information. Having a bad memory can be also disadvantage for students during exam time. There are countless ideas for improving our memory, for example some people claim that we should use all our senses during the process of learning. That's why instead of reading silently we should record the material and then listen to it again and again. The combination of speaking and listening helps to remember better the written text. Other people think that there is a better possibility to remember something successfully when we try to do it when our house is silent and just before the bedtime.

Sunday 22 November 2015

STUDENT ACCOMODATION

Are you looking for student accomodation? Here you have some basic rules to check when you are looking for a flat. 

1. If you like peace and quiet, avoid housing estates next to roads and motorways.
2. If you're on a tight student budget, you need to find a flat that you can afford. 
3. Check the bus or tram timetabe near your new flat. You have to be sure that the transport links are appropriate for your needs. 
4. Check how close is your potential flat to shops, health centres or post office.
5. Talk with the owner of a flat that you're interested in and get to know what's he/she like. Does he/she repair all the faults quickly or maybe you are responsible for covering all maintenance costs?
6. Check if the flat is in good repair. If you notice any patches of damp on the wall, it's not a good idea to move in.
7. Read the contract and check how much you will pay and when.

Saturday 14 November 2015

MILAN, a wonderful city!

I recently spend a few days in Milan. What a place! I can surely say that it was one of the best mini-breaks I've ever had.

The best thing about Milan is that so many of its attractions are close to the city centre. I started from the world-famous cathedral and then I went to one of the many famous art galleries, I discovered so many famous monuments and museums in Milan, that I can't even count them. 

I loved Milan because it was very relaxing and there was plenty of options for everyone to enjoy a perfect holidays. When I was hungry I had a choice from hundreds of cafes or restaurants, which were servind delicious Italian food. But what I liked most was the opportunity to see Leonardo Da Vinci's painting of the Last Supper. It was amazing. 

With all its attractions I recommend that you go to Milan. 




Thursday 5 November 2015

WHY DO WE NEED TO SLEEP?

Why do we need to sleep? The answer for this question isn't obvious and the fact is that no one can answer this question without any doubt. It is commonly believed that sleep gives the body chance to recover after the day's activities. In reality, unfortunately, the energy which is saved by sleeping for eight hours is minimal. So how sleeping can help us to grow in strength? The answer for this question isn't clear as well as the answer for the first question.

One way to understand the role of sleeping is looking at what happens if we don't sleep. Lack of sleep has serious effects to our brain's abilities. After one night without sleep, concentration becomes difficult. If you continue without sleep, the part of brain which controls language, memory and planning doesn't work properly.

It seems that we all must sleep to mantain normal level of skills. However, it seems that we don't know what is the amount of time that everyone needs to sleep each night. The only certain fact is that no one can live without sleep. So if you are tired but you can choose between seeing a new episode of your favourite TV series and going to sleep, GO TO SLEEP. Your brain will thank you :)