Ep.148 5 Magical Pieces of Studying Advice From Hermione Granger (Part 1)
Release Date: 07/17/2023
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info_outline#148 – As role models go, the character of Hermione Granger could offer some pretty good studying advice.
Harry Potter’s Hermione Granger is known for being a hard worker, a diligent student and a lover of learning. Yes, she has her faults – look out for next week’s episode for what *not* to emulate from her learning style – but there are a lot of lessons that you as an adult learner can apply to see great results.
In this episode, I’m going to share with you 5 magical pieces of studying advice from Hermione Granger – the traits and qualities that make her a great student. You’ll walk away knowing how to apply these to your unique studying situation to study with more discipline and motivation and to help you achieve higher university grades.
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