Every time exams roll around, I start debating exam strategies. Is it better to revise a single subject at a time, or to revise them all at once? Should I focus on a few key concepts and examples, or get a broad overview of the whole course? Should I memorise all the derivations, or just the fundamental results?
Ideally, I would enter every exam knowing everything. That is always my aim, anyway. But the pressure of finite time always brings these strategies to the fore. How can I optimise my time spent studying? What is the most useful information, and how can I get it quickly into my brain? continue reading »
I have been told that reflection is a powerful learning tool, and perhaps especially in the case of interviews. Earlier today, I gave an interview that probably merits such reflection.
In the spirit of continuous self improvement (and in the hope that articulating these ideas now will help me in the future), I submit three questions I was asked and the answers I should have given. (And to Emma, who interviewed me: Here is what I would say to you if you asked me those questions again!) continue reading »
I wish that being a brand new website didn’t have to be so ugly.
Once I have finished my exams and learned how to use all these tools, I am going to make something more attractive. Until then, I am going to try my best to stay away. The surest way for me to get a Bachelors is to fail my final exams to get onto the Masters programme.
Aim for the stars!
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Edinburgh—Earlier today, aspiring human being Hilary Singer registered a domain name and created a new blog entitled “So it goes.” While details about the blog are still scarce, insiders suggest that Ms. Singer intends to dwell on mundane facets of existence and minor observations about the world at large.
When asked what motivated her to join the growing community of online bloggers, Ms. Singer cited the increasing need to be proactive in digital media for professional and personal success. “It’s not about fame,” she said. “I just felt like I had to get involved.”
Unfortunately, blogging remains a fiercely competitive market. Although more than 7 million blogs publish an inaugural post each day, only five of those blogs last longer than a month. Most of the pressure to quit comes from organised crime, but many other bloggers quit because they simply have nothing interesting to say.
For Ms. Singer, only time will tell. So it goes.
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