Do you ever feel like your study isn’t working for you?

Here are some tips to help you study effectively:

1. Maintain a studying schedule. Prepare your own study plan and do have breaks! Listen to music, have something to eat or just relax. Your brain needs to take a break.

2. Use the pomodoro technique. That means: study for 25min and then rest for 5min. After 4 pomodoros (25min work) you take a long break for half an hour.

3. Maintain a healthy sleep schedule. Don’t overdo it. Rest and relaxation are important. Unfortunately only 8% of students get the recommended amount of sleep.

4. Unplug from social media and avoid your mobile. You’ll make your parents happy and help your brain.

5. Hydrate. Not only our body but also our brain needs water to function well.

6. Eat healthily.

7. Choose a quiet place at home to study on your own or work with a friend if that helps.

8. Use diagrams, graphs, charts or underline important things.

9. Summarise and review your work.

10. Be confident and relaxed. Stress doesn’t help!

Last but not least, remember that learning takes place everywhere, every day. This is how our brain works!

Karalioth Basilikh

Why is that you may ask. Well its as simple as it seems. The joyful eyes of a puppy or the fluffy fur of a cat that’s what brings as joy. Its because it sends signals to our brains our brain produces oxytocin the «feel-good» hormone, while lowering stress hormones like cortisol. Or as you may know it “cuteness overload”. Plus, the routine of feeding, walking, and caring for your pet creates structure in your day, which can reduce feelings of anxiety and help you stay grounded.

Last but not least owning a pet is an all time friend , roommate and phycologist . They will always be there for you and you will always be there for them. The listen to you they keep you company and they just genuinely make your life better !

Arka Artemis Sofia

When it got dark and the sky turned black something magical happened. The Northern lights appeared and made the sky turned bright again. The amazing colors were green, blue and purple. Needless to say I have never seen anything like that before.

Seeing these extraordinary colors in the sky I was thoroughly impressed by nature. I felt beyond amazed and, privileged for getting to experience something as outstanding as that. Recalling my trip there I see that it was a once in a lifetime experience and it made me want to explore the word even more.

Concluding, the Northern lights or the Aurora Borealis are one of the most amazing natural sights in the word. I believe that they saw us how increadible earth is.

Almpanh Elenh

One striking example is the case of the black footed ferret. Although considered to be extinct, scientists have managed to revive it using DNA from dead specimens. Another successful attempt was the work done to save the white rhino. Because only two females have remained-after the death of the last male in a reserve in Kenya- geneticists have preserved cells and are trying to create embryos from them.

Even so, all the above raise ethical issues concerning the control of genetic material and the possible negative effects on the environment. In addition, these methods cost a lot and are very complex, a fact that hinders their worldwide use. It is also vital to deal with the causes of extinction, such as the loss of habitat and illegal hunting in order to protect endangered animals.

In spite of all these matters of interest , genetic technology can surely offer solutions and help protect easily hurt species if used wisely for both animals and the planet.

Evmorfia Karamitrou

There are numerous drawbacks. As one psychologist said: “Over the years, we’ve seen an increase in depression, anxiety and poor body image among teens and it’s clearly linked to the growth of social media”. People in social media present a distorted view of their real life because they want to attract more views. That fact influences people’s life and behavior as they compare their lives to the fake ones that they see and as a result they feel depressed. For example, teens compare themselves with their peers and because of the fact that they are more vulnerable than adults their self confidence is damaged. That phenomenon can cause mental issues to the young teenagers.

On the other hand, social media are also beneficial. It is a common phenomenon that young people receive support from other people in social media. There are not only people that give bad influence to others but there are people who can provide aid if need be. Another positive effect is that social media promote communication. If you need to connect with someone who lives far away, you can at any time.

In conclusion, social media have both negative and positive effects, but I think that there are more disadvantages if you are not careful. Thus, especially young people should avoid spending too much time in social media and try to use them in moderation.

Chryssa Moschou C1

Digital literacy has some basic features. First is getting information right. This refers to searching assessing and evaluating information from various digital sources. In addition media use is the effective use of digital devices applications and software for a variety of purposes such as communication, research and productivity. Furthermore, media relay to analyzing and interpreting media messages such as images, videos and articles to understand their intended meaning and potential biases.

Moreover, communication is understanding how to interact and communicate with others in the digital world through email, social media and other online media. Security is the awareness of potential online threats and knowing how to protect personal information and data online. Also, digital citizenship is adopting responsible and ethical behavior in the digital world, including respect for others, proper online behavior and positive engagement with online communities.

All things considered, digital literacy is really important nowadays due to the fact that many things are associated with this.

Sofia Lada

Chrisa Moshou

Zoe Lolou

But what exactly is digital citizenship and why is everybody interested in this? Well, digital citizenship is the ability citizens of today should have to use technology in a safe and responsible way. It means to be active and respectful in digital environments.

It is true that we all live in a digital world today no matter how old we are. Students, teachers, children, parents even grandparents, people of all ages use smartphones, play computer games, have online communication. Everybody interacts in a digital world. So, it is extremely important for us to know that whatever we do in this digital world affects ourselves and everybody. Our actions in the online world can have a real impact.  We all have a role to play as digital citizens and it is important that we  remember a few things as citizens of today.

Firstly, there is a real person behind every screen so be polite, be a human being. Secondly, we should use digital tools to connect only with friends, family and people we know. In addition, we have to check our sources before we share information and respect people’s privacy and of course our own.

Last but not least, we have to remember the Golden Rule for everything: treat others as you want to be treated.

All in all, everyone should have in mind 3 words when using technology: respect, educate, protect. Using technology is not an easy skill. To paraphrase Tassos Livaditis, a Greek poet

if you want to be called a Man,

you will never stop fighting for responsibility and ethics in digital world

not for a single moment.

  Vassiliki Karalioti

  Anastasia Micheli