Ah – the temptation…
Amongst the biggest temptations that students have to deal with on campus is that of attempting to defeat the ends of justice by undertaking illegal practices to guarantee a pass.
In a desperate attempt to salvage their marks, quite a number of students will bend over backwards, bend the rules and scrounge.

According to www.merlinhelpsstudents.com, cheating during an exam constitutes of the following acts:

Using a calculator in an exam for which use of a calculator is not allowed.
Bringing pieces of paper into the exam.
Writing on your hand or other …

Yes, you can use that bash as a study break
By: Melusi Ngobese
Exams are around the corner and social lives all over campus are starting to hit the doldrums..
As a med student, studying has become second nature to me but as a young man – I still do need a life! As students we want to be wherever the party is, but at the same time – finish our degrees in the minimum required time. So where do we find a balance?
With so many tempting parties slowly approaching and text books …

Just when you think that the very idea of “exams” is tragic enough – you discover that things can really get worse.
I’ve heard of the most unfortunate things happening to many people in exam halls from students experiencing black-outs, some passing out (when their energy boosters wear-off), getting so nervous you pee your pants, and then the ultimate: discovering half-way through your exam that you have your study notes in your pocket!
On a less dramatic but crippling note, some people have (in the middle of the exam), had the misfortune …

Writing essays is not everyone’s favourite past-time – but at some point or another during your varsity career – it has to happen!
When you are given an essay to write over a period of time – you’re able to go into the libraries to do your research, collect notes, plan, write and rewrite at your leisure. Sometimes you may get your tutor to look at it before you submit it, either way – you have all the time in the world to put in all the work needed for you …

Exam time is one of the most stressful times in varsity. Yes – even the best students feel the pressure! It has been a long road, but guess what? You’re still alive!
From the long days and even longer nights to the obscure eating habits (manly comprising of chocolates and energy drinks) and social sacrifices…you need to make it worth your while in the exam room.
Getting some rest before your exam morning is no crime – and neither is showering. Pack your bags the night before and don’t forget …

How to Pull an All Nighter
Ah, the desperation of an important test the next day, or a large amount of missing homework due 4th period. Whatever it is, the Sleepless Night Before is always annoying. Here’s how to pull it off and live safely.

Do your work. Plenty of times, you get sidetracked. Avoid this by setting a constant pace for yourself: 50 minutes of work, and a 10 minute break. Besides, keeping your mind occupied will make it easier to stay awake.
Avoid caffeine, if possible. See warnings for reasons why. …

Reminiscing on varsity days (long) gone by, a friend and I were discussing  the subject: exams – specifically, open book exams.
The first time I heard of such – I’d become incredibly excited that I’d be writing an exam with the actual textbook in front of me…talk about a guaranteed A+ without even studying! If you’ve ever written one of these – you know how wrong I was.
An open book exam allows to bring books into the exam room – but unfortunately you won’t  be asked questions that require you to …