ANYONE CAN DO WELL AT MATH!!!
Don't panic!
Your math experience was most likely shaped by how you were taught and what beliefs you have developed along the way.
In 2005, Gallup conducted a poll that asked students to name the school subject they considered to be the most difficult. Math came out to be the top. What makes math so difficult? Have you ever wondered?
For some students math comes easily, intuitively or automatically, for others it takes time and effort. But, hey, all you need is pa...
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What have you learned today?
That was a close call! I barely made it through midterms! Good thing I read that last post on how to survive the stresses of midterm and final season! [The jury came back, and they were unable to come up with a verdict.] Don’t worry my loyal readers; I have a really amazing quote for you that I know you will enjoy. Here we go!
For those of you who know me, you know that I have always been school driven. You also know how big of a nerd I am. My favorite thing is to be in school...
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Don’t Snap Under Pressure!
It is that time of year again folks; the time when college kids start pulling all-nighters, loosing their minds and start pulling their hair out. Yes, it is midterm and final season. This could be almost as bad as Starbucks running out of Pumpkin Spice Lattes (the jury is still out on this one). Instead of a quote this week, I have a few tips to help you through the next couple of weeks.
Ready? Get set! Start studying!
1. Do not procrastinate!
Probably the worst thing you can do - actuall...
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De-Stress to your Favorite Beat!
Did you know that scientific studies have shown that music can actually alleviate stress. “Music has been shown to relieve stress and anxiety effectively, as well as their associated symptoms. If you want a quick, easy way to fight stress, then perhaps listening to your favorite soothing music on a regular basis could be part of the answer for you.”(Journal of Music Therapy)
If you are feeling overwhelmed from studying for an exam to relationship problems, taking a break and putting on your fav...
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Washington, DC in a Weekend
After a long two weeks of Smithsonian sabbaticals, and unusual Washingtonian humdrum, this past weekend I was able to enjoy DC’s best sites with my sister and her friend Jessica who came to visit from New York. Below I’ve listed the top 10 attractions of the weekend.
1. Memorial Walk by Car
Unlike New York City, DC is the city that is in bed by 9:00PM. Most shops and restaurants will close early Monday through Thursday evenings. On the weekends the rules are bent. As a result, driving through ...
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Government Switched On
On the conclusion to the government shutdown and hindrance of default, President Barack Obama addressed the nation from the White House late Thursday morning. The president expressed his confidence in an economical bounce-back, and apologized to both federal and non-federal employees on the government’s misconduct throughout the 16-day shutdown.
Over the past two and a half weeks, the nation, as well as the world, witnessed Washington’s ineffective congressional leadership. The government shutd...
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Take A Look at Yourself.
Hello Farmingdale and beyond! Rammy Liv here and boy has it been a hectic week! But don’t fret my pets. I haven’t forgotten about your quote that I know you have all been waiting for. Well, here we go!
We have all been in a situation where someone (maybe even you) has said something that wasn’t very nice. Have you ever noticed, though, that most bullies just bully other people because they themselves aren’t happy with who they are as a person? They use this as a defense mechanism to protec...
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Millennials think Libertarian
Millennials are a generation ready to change the social norms, a generation ready to make a difference and live for a greater purpose. According to the Director of Students for Liberty, Solane Frost says, “After the 2008 elections, millennials have shifted their ideas to those of libertarians.” After attending the panel “Why Young People Prize Freedom: Individualism, Charity, and Respective Government,” at Cato Institute, I was able to analyze the Libertarian approach on my generation and their ...
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Making Sense of Syria
On Monday morning, I had the opportunity to attend the Washington Internship Institute’s (WII) symposium, at the Woodrow Wilson Center.
Middle East analyst and author Dr. Aaron D. Miller shared on the topic, “Making Sense of Syria: Understanding the Past, Looking Towards the Future.” According to Miller, the United States has effectively prevented another 9/11. He went on to explain that interference in Syria is unnecessary, and that this conflict would be “a very long movie.”
“There is a deep...
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Adjusting to Weather
Too long I have been looking like this...
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The reality is that we live in the Northeast and while the weather is consistently beautiful in the Spring and Summer, in the Fall it does become more temperamental. Adjusting to the weather is important. I mean, it gets annoying that its cold in the morning and I wear a jacket, sweatshirt and then I start sweating in the afternoon... its not fun at all. I especially like it when all my books get wet getting caught in the rain. You should tr...
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