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A Procrastinator's Guide for Faster Essay Writing
The first semester has recently wrapped up for me. One of the biggest challenges I faced this term was the buttload of essays that I had to write. I’m a distant learner. In other words, I attend an Open University where face-to-face instruction and socialization is next to none. Attending an Open University seemed like such a dream for people with hectic schedules and for introverts, that is of course until you realize that when you’re attending an OU, there is also a myriad of temptations that crave your attention. From TV series, movies, books that are completely unrelated to your course — and all these are because you have flexible study hours. One of the greatest gifts of Open uni are professors that post modules and journals which you have to read (answering on weekly discussion forums are completely up to you), and write term papers to be submitted any time within the semester. For those of us who are bonafide procrastinators, this setting would give us ample amount of time to do whatever we want, until we realize that the deadline is looming and we still don’t have one paper written. #Procrastination.
By Karina Thyra7 years ago in Education
Theatre: What Took Me So Long?
Imagine a world where you don't feel pressured to be anyone else. A world where you are accepted and loved. Sounds like an oasis, heaven itself, or a paradise, right? Well for me, theatre, music, and acting helped me make it there. I love theatre and acting because it motivates me, helps me be a better person, and pushed me to an absolute breaking point.
By Kevin Rothlisberger7 years ago in Journal
Christmas, Marketing, and Why I Almost Went Crazy at the Mall Today
The day I received my Marketing Degree, my Dad starting referring to me as a "Master Manipulator." I'd love to say it was affectionate, but I'm not sure it was. He would point his finger at me every time adverts came on the TV, unaddressed mail came through the letterbox, or "Sale" signs appeared in the local mall.
By Sarah Katherine7 years ago in Journal
The Top 7 Books EVERY Entrepreneur Needs to Read
The world of business is crazy and chaotic, especially for anyone who is just looking to join the ranks. I find a lot of people asking themselves "where do I start?" or "how do I learn?" so I have taken it upon myself to answer those very questions with this list of the top seven books EVERY entrepreneur needs to read. Keep in mind that this list is not in any particular order, as it is too hard to judge between them on the value they create.
By Outside In7 years ago in Journal
Marching Band
Since the sixth grade (middle school) I have been playing the trumpet. I mainly joined band because my sister was in as a flute player and I, being the typical younger sister, was wanting to do what my "big sis" did. Anyway, I joined as a trumpet player and spent the first half of the school year learning the basics, and the last few football games I got to join the high school band playing in the stands. At my school, it is extremely small, and my fifth grade year they took the band/music program out of the school other than the high school, so if I wanted to do band I had to devote my after school hours to practice with the high school band director. By the end of my sixth grade year, I was already playing with the "Big Band" in concerts. I still have the program from my first concert.
By Allie Burns7 years ago in Education
Literature Books That Should Be Read in Schools
I started reading books when I was four. My education was entrusted fairly young by grandparents who taught me and my sister basic math, reading, and writing skills to do well in school. Of course, needless to say, we were both compatible in intellect until I stopped doing my eighth grade homework. My sister excels in the rational and logical world, while I am rational but emotional due to my interests in the arts and literature.
By Heather Wilkins7 years ago in Education
The Best Careers Without Degree Requirements
Chances are your parents used to tell you you wouldn't be able to get a good job without a college degree. In previous decades, this may have been truer than it is today. Why? Because even people with college degrees have a hard time finding employment these days. So don't get down on yourself. You can make your way with the best careers without degree requirements.
By Dr. Ethan Levi7 years ago in Journal