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University Students – Some Things Never Change
I recently dusted off Medieval Europe: A Short History, a book which I started reading months ago, but which was put on hold for other books and schoolwork. I’m not quite done with it yet – about 40 more pages … Continue reading
Finished with finals!
This afternoon, I took my final exam after having studied for it for 7-9 hours. (I’m a bit iffy on the time, because some of it was done last night, with frequent interruptions.) With that test out of the way, … Continue reading
What makes an “educated person” educated?
When you hear or read the expression “educated person,” what comes to mind? Someone who is well read? Someone who is capable of writing tight, meaningful prose? Someone who knows how to change the carburetor in your car? When I … Continue reading
Learning: how important is it to you?
While at the university today between classes, I was thinking about something that I’ve often thought about (and written about here a time or two, I believe): how people view education these days. In listening to students at the university … Continue reading
Researching – then and now
Last week I met with the preacher of my mom’s church again, for a bit of lunch and some talk. We ended up not talking about religion hardly at all, which I found surprising but not unwelcome. Our discussion veered … Continue reading
A general update from the 13th System
I might as well get it out of the way: I know. I’ve not been writing here nearly as much as I did in the past. I’m not particularly happy about it, and I am going to try and blog … Continue reading
“A history degree? What are you going to do with that?”
Being a history major, I often run into a widespread misconception: people think that if you major in history, the only thing you can do once you’ve graduated is teach history. While that is a viable path, that’s certainly not … Continue reading
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And there was much rejoicing!
I nearly forgot to jot up a quick post about this. Yesterday I took my last final exam of the quarter, which was in my math class. That of course signals the end of spring quarter for me, and the … Continue reading
Is failing a final exam funny?
After my experience this morning, I guess it is for some. The past three days I’ve been studying for my two history final exams, which are today. This morning at 8AM, I took my first one. I went to the … Continue reading
6 simple tips to help you survive finals week (and after)
The college quarter ends for me this coming week. That means – what was that groaning I just heard? – yep, that’s right, finals. Finals aren’t all that bad, though, at least not if you deal with them intelligently. Here … Continue reading