This episode is a little different to my usual content, but still a super important and often overlooked topic in student life.Quick disclaimer: all the advice from this episode is coming from a 19 year old university student living in Australia, and whilst I aim to provide the best possible advice, I cannot speak on behalf of students in other countries or in different life stages, so please don’t feel pressured to do anything I recommend or feel like you are behind if you’re in a completely different life situation.Instagram: @byariaemilyJoin Ecadamie: https://www.skool.com/ecadamie/about?ref=ad979bdd0bdf49e69c28f1b0fc1bf9d3
Hello there!
I hope you’re having the most lovely week. Welcome to December, the season of celebration, family, and preparing for the new year.
I heard recently that a way we often cope with stress is by starting new things, when really we should be closing old loops, finishing projects, and actually completing things rather than continuously starting new things.
So I made a promise to myself that before I start making my vision board for next year or buy anything new that I might need, then I first of all need to get rid of anything I don’t currently use or need.
This is why this week’s episode of The Balanced Student podcast discussed exactly this: How to simplify & declutter for the new year
Whilst this isn’t directly a study tip, having a decluttered and organised life can honestly just make you feel more on top of things so you can feel mentally fresh and ready to go for the new year and starting school again in 2026.
Aria x
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Hello and welcome back to the podcast! This was a request from one of my lovely followers - I really hope it helps you guys!!
How to actually balance studying, social life, and everything else you want to fit into your week.
In this episode, we break down the essentials:
This episode is here to help you get clarity, build structure, and feel confident again, without burning yourself out.
If you enjoy the episode, please rate and review the podcast. Leave any episode requests in the comments, and I hope you have the most lovely week ever 💗✨
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Hello everyone and welcome back! There have been so many episode requests recently and I’m trying to get them prepared for you guys over the next few weeks.
If you’ve ever heard me say that practice questions are the best way to study… I still stand by that. But depending on your school or uni, sometimes you just don’t get given any. I definitely took high-school worksheets and past papers for granted, because at uni? We get almost none, and revising becomes a whole new challenge.
Inside the episode, we cover:
If you’re listening to this, I know you’re ambitious, determined, and not just aiming to pass. But it’s so easy to feel overwhelmed, stuck, or like you’re working harder than anyone else yet still not seeing the results you want.
I’ve been exactly where you are: burnt out, studying 15 hours a day, getting okay grades but nowhere near my potential. Fast forward a few years, I now study 2–4 hours a day, maintain a 6.8 GPA in Medical Science, and actually have a life I enjoy.
That transformation is exactly why I built Ecadamie: to guide students like you to your highest academic potential without sacrificing your wellbeing.
Here’s the link to join: www.ecadamie.com
You don’t need to wait for the perfect time to join, and each day you put it off is a day you could have gotten closer to the results you’ve always dreamed of.
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Listen to this whenever the world feels like too much <3
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Ecadamie is here.
After months of preparation and hundreds of hours of work, I finally get to share this with you.
This is the complete platform for ambitious students to level up your grades, learning, and life.
Join a community of high-performers. Take the signature course for top students. Receive elite 1:1 mentoring.
If you’re ready to make your academic comeback and become *that* student - this is for you.
I’m so excited to see you onboard 💌
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If you've got exams coming up, this episode is for you. Today I'm giving you all my tips on how to prepare effectively to smash your exams.
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Do you need to be naturally smart to get good grades? Surely there are some students who are just inherently intelligent and can achieve high grades without even studying? Could this possible for you too?
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So, you've been wanting an academic comeback for a while.
You've wanted to get on top of your studies (for real this time), but you have no idea where to start.
Rest assured, today, we're planning your academic comeback together.
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In this episode, I break down my exact journey and tips that helped me to graduate in the top 1.6% of students in the country.
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Studying isn't something we're naturally inclined to enjoy, at least not in this day and age. But thankfully, there are some things we can do to make studying more enjoyable, which I share in today's episode.
(I was super jetlagged from flying home from Croatia so I'm so sorry if I look and sound much more tired than usual I took like a 2 hour nap straight after this)
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If there was one thing that sets successful, productive, focused people apart, it would be their morning routine. How you spend your morning sets the tone for the entire rest of your day, so it's so important to optimise it if you're really serious about achieving your goals.
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Ever thought about going into research? Perhaps doing a PhD, working in a lab, or even doing your own personal research project. In today's episode, Mia Soviero, neuroscience researcher, science communicator, and founder and CEO of Research Girl Inc. shares with us her journey through school and into research, and how this led her to start her research non-profit, and support her dream of becoming a paediatric neurologist.
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In this episode, we’re diving into the power of gentle productivity - what it is, why it works, and how it can actually help you study better than forcing yourself through burnout. I’m also sharing a very exciting update about Ecadamie’s upcoming launch, plus 7 practical steps to get things done with calm, clarity, and confidence.
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I used to think that more time spend studying automatically equalled better grades. Little did I know that this isn't always the case. In today's episode, I share with you guys the strategies that work for me to spend less time studying each day whilst still getting high results.
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After leaving the structure of high school, staying fit and active in uni can feel like just one more thing to keep on top of. In this episode, I'll share my personal tips and strategies that help me stay fit, even with a heavy workload.
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Medical school is seen as this time where nothing else can matter: it's just study, study, study... or is it? In today's episode, we welcome Fiona (@medbyfio) to share her journey through med school so far, and how she balances all her hobbies with study, sharing lessons we can all take into our own study lives.
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Exams can be intimidating, but with the right preparation, you can enter them feeling confident and assured. In today's episode, I'll unpack everything I'm doing to prepare so that I can put my best foot forward in the upcoming exams.
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Today we are joined by a very special guest, Dr Grace Chipperfield, who completed her PhD in Creative Writing, and shares with us all her tips on the writing process, how to overcome writers' block, and how to improve and find your writing style.
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