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Do you ever feel like no matter what you do, time is never on your side? Do you also feel like there aren’t enough hours in a day? If it makes you feel better, time is never on anyone’s side, and a lot of people, including me, also feel the same about the hours of the day not being enough, especially as a busy girl. This is where TIME MANAGEMENT becomes essential. Time management is the act of planning or organising how you spend both your work and leisure hours to make use of them effectively. This essay/article is a guide to managing your time well and being more productive in the hands of time. 1. Set Your Goals the Right Way Short goals: these include goals like completing your Chemistry notes or any other assignment. Long-term goals: these could be something like learning a new language or preparing for an exam in the future. 2. Prioritising Your Tasks Arrange your tasks to do in order of their importance. Create a to-do list with the urgent and most important tasks at the beginni...

  How a Girl Can Prepare for Senior School Transitioning into senior school is a major milestone in a girl’s life. It’s a time when academic expectations rise, social dynamics shift, and personal growth accelerates. To thrive in this new environment, a girl needs more than just school supplies—she needs confidence, resilience, and a clear sense of purpose. This essay outlines the key things a girl should do and have to be fully prepared for senior school. 🎒 Academic Preparation Senior school comes with a heavier workload and more complex subjects. To stay ahead, a girl should: Organise her time : Using a planner or calendar helps manage assignments, tests, and extracurriculars. Time management is essential to avoid last-minute stress. Develop study habits : Effective techniques like summarizing notes, practicing past questions, and using flashcards can boost understanding and retention. Read widely : Reading beyond textbooks—novels, articles, and essays—improves vocabulary, compre...

  Meet Elizabeth Odukoya — The Woman Who Decided, “Periods Won’t Stop Us! ” If you think heroes always arrive on a stage with a spotlight and a cape, meet Elizabeth Odukoya. Her superpower is less about dramatic entrances and more about an unstoppable combination of curiosity, stubborn kindness, and a refusal to let silence keep girls from school. She is a trailblazer who mixes medical training, community action, art, sport, and a fierce environmental conscience — and she does it all with the kind of calm energy that makes you wonder why the rest of us aren’t doing more. Elizabeth’s journey began with a simple conviction: education and determination can transform lives. She earned her diploma from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland with first-class honours , and she holds the distinction of being the first graduate in Therapeutic Technologies from RCSI — an early sign that she’s not afraid to walk unpaved paths. Today, she’s pursuing her MD at the Medical University of Ł...

  🎯 Mission A+: The Ultimate Junior WAEC & NECO Exam Success Guide Getting ready for your  Junior WAEC or NECO external exams ? Don’t panic — with the right preparation and mindset, you can succeed brilliantly! This guide is packed with  subject-by-subject tips , exam hacks, and confidence boosters to help you shine. ⚠️ Disclaimer 👉   Be confident and never leave any question blank , even if you don’t know the answer. Always try to write something — you might earn partial marks! 💡 General Exam Tips Active Recall : After reading each topic, close your book and test your memory. Don’t just cram, make sure you truly understand. Know the Syllabus : Get the  official syllabus  for each subject. It shows you exactly what to study. Don’t waste time on irrelevant topics. Time Yourself : While revising, use a timer. In the exam hall, don’t spend too long on one question — manage your ti...

    🎓 Surviving Year 11: Your Ultimate Guide to Thriving in Senior School Are you the type that gets nervous whenever people mention  Year 11, SS2, 11TH  grade,  senior school in general? Does it feel like senior school is just  too much  to handle? If yes, this post is for you. As teens, reading doesn’t always come easily or enjoyable. There’s always something more fun to do — like staying up all night watching movies or chatting with friends. But deep down, we all want good grades. And while having fun isn’t wrong, the truth is: if you want to  survive Year 11  and senior school, you need one thing —  balance . 🪜 Step 1: Be Clear About What You Want “There isn’t an elevator to success — you have to take the stairs.” At this stage of education, you must know what you want and put in the work. One of the smartest ways to stay consistent is by creating a  study schedule/timetable . Make sure your time...

    🌸 ULTIMATE ACADEMIC COMEBACK: STUDY LIKE A PRO 🌸 With school resuming, I thought to give the advice no one told me when starting senior secondary school. These are the top tips that helped me and my friends survive. (It contains both waec and igcse curriculum) 💖 Core Advice Discipline is key Always do homework. Homework sometimes comes out in exams. Time is important. No free periods!!! Always know the question-setter (which teacher is setting the questions to know how to ask the right questions, and get a good area of concentration. Prep 50 after every subject (Civic, DP, ICT) Back reading( start reading from the beginning slowly weeks before the exam, no matter how slow you are, you would have covered a lot of space, which would favour you, and you read what suits you. Your future self would thank you. This helps a lot when two subjects are out and you know one subject would have to suff...