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Parshat V’ Yashev 2011-Suffering through Finals
Sometimes winning means just getting by. This was the first time I noticed this in this week’s parshah, but after the wife of Potiphar, Yosef’s master, tries to seduce him, Yosef is thrown in jail. Away from his father Yaackov … Continue reading
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Parshat Ki Tetzei 2011-What to Expect from Professors
Summary: The laws and consequences for taking a wife during a wartime situation: a bad marriage and a screwed up kid who will eventually get himself in trouble. The positive consequences of for following small commandments such as the one … Continue reading
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A New Beginning: The Spring Semester
Here is a piece written by Dr. Lawrence Kotkin, a professor of psychology at St. Joseph’s College in Patchogue, NY on what he expects from his students. He thinks this might be helpful for students coming into the new semester. Continue reading
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Study Tip #8-Scheduling
College is a lot different from high school as far as structure goes. When I was in high school, lunch and the bus ride were dedicated times to doing homework. Yes, I had to do some at home, but I … Continue reading
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Study Tip #7-Reward Yourself
We all expect rewards for the good things we accomplish. Unfortunately, other people may not see it that way, especially since you’re already potty trained and got into college and stuff. It’s up to you to reward yourself from time … Continue reading
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Study Tip #6-Memorization and Mnemonics
A major difference between old school learning and modern is the emphasis on memorization. Before Guttenberg, memorization was crucial, because for most people you’d have to sell a kidney to get your hands on one. It’s a lost art, and … Continue reading
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Study Tip #5-Finding Your Learning Style
One of the biggest trends in learning is multi-sensory learning. Many people don’t do well with frontal lecture and prefer to see the information in order to work with it. These are the different ways in which people learn: Auditory-listening … Continue reading
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Study Tip #6-Memorization and Mnemonics
A major difference between old school learning and modern is the emphasis on memorization. Before Guttenberg, memorization was crucial, because for most people you’d have to sell a kidney to get your hands on one. It’s a lost art, and … Continue reading
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Study Tip #4-Hevruta Learning
Hevruta Learning is the core feature of Jewish study, and is just starting to be used in the secular schools. It’s quite a bit different from what you are used to, and what’s considered acceptable behavior in a library. In … Continue reading
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Study Tips Part 4-Study Buddy Learning
Hevruta Learning is the core feature of Jewish study, and is just starting to be used in the secular schools. It’s quite a bit different from what you are used to, and what’s considered acceptable behavior in a library. In … Continue reading
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