Tag Archives: Learning

What’s your learning edge?

Posted on July 13, 2007 by Josh

Garnet of Glittering Muse tagged me for a meme, “What’s Your Learning Edge?” Here’s the original description of what we’re supposed to be doing: Write a post about your “learning edge” and what you’re into these days. Feel free to … Continue reading →

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“A history degree? What are you going to do with that?”

Posted on June 20, 2007 by Josh

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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6 simple tips to help you survive finals week (and after)

Posted on June 8, 2007 by Josh

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 →

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Why am I learning Russian?

Posted on April 30, 2007 by Josh

A friend of mine emailed me today with a few personal updates. Also in the email was this: Since you study Russian, I was wondering what actually attracts you to it and to the people and the country. I can … Continue reading →

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My first steps with Russian

Posted on December 18, 2006 by Josh

For our family Christmas passing party this year, I asked for The New Penguin Russian Course: A Complete Course for Beginners. Seeing as I knew what I was getting (and the person I’m purchasing for also knew what he was … Continue reading →

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