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12 Gifs That Describe Nursing School

Between the long labs, the hard tests and the amount of symptoms you have to remember, nursing school can be tough. Here are twelve GIFs that will help perfectly explain what nursing school feels like. 12. Before the semester even begins..we are already behind in class work. 11. While everyone else is sleeping..we are up reading 5 chapters in our textbook. 10. Our internships are no joke.  9. When taking a test…all the answers are correct, you just need to find the BEST one. Critical thinking is a skill that is taught until it is a fundamental part of your decision making skills. 8. Everyone thinks you can fix all their problems. 7. Nursing students study for weeks before a test…and still fail.

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The Science Behind Studying More Efficiently

Some college students drink, others are straight edge, some hook up, and others do not…but the one thing that we all have in common is that we have to study. Energy drink fueled all nighters have become the college norm when it comes to studying, but how does this actually affect our efficiency? What can you do to ensure you are getting the most out of your study time? Luckily science has the answers (as always!) Short Term The following section will encompass what you need to be doing right before studying and during studying to ensure you aren’t wasting your time. When it comes to studying, many of us put it off until the last minute and then cram as much knowledge into our head as we possibly can. This, as it turns out, is a highly inefficient way to study. Your brain will encode the information into your

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The Pros and Cons of Studying in Hillman Library As A Pitt Student

SEE ALSO: 10 Struggles Only a Pitt Student Would Understand 10. Pro: Your bed isn’t there so there’s less of a temptation to sleep.Con: Your bed isn’t there. 9. Pro: You’re surrounded by other studious students who are motivating you to work hard too.Con: You’re surrounded by students who treat it as a coffee shop or an outdoor market.

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The 7 Stages Of Trying To Study At Starbucks

The 7 Stages Of Trying To Study At Starbucks

When you need a change of pace from studying at the library or in your room, Starbucks is a nice place to try.  Relax on a comfy chair, drink a fancy latte, and get some work done.  That’s the way to do it.  Unfortunately, studying at Starbucks always seems like a much better idea than it ever ends up being.  Still, everyone has to try it once in a while, to truly convince themselves it’s not going to work. These are the stages everyone experiences when they decide to study at Starbucks. Stage 1: Preparation. Grab your books, your notes, your highlighters, and your cutest outfit.  It’s time to go to Starbucks, curl up with a nice, hot drink, and study amongst other intellectuals, charming people, and delightful mood music. You’re so excited at the prospect of studying at Starbucks, you think to yourself you should definitely study there all the time.

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15 Ways To Actually Get Work Done At The Library

15 Ways To Actually Get Work Done At The Library

Two things that are collegiate necessary evils: studying and the library.  As a central spot on any campus, lots of people enjoy going to the library to socialize or find a quiet corner to nap, but actually planting yourself a library table to get some studying done is another story. However, if you do your best to focus and actually get work done, your time in the library will fly by a lot faster than if you just open a textbook and try to stare at it.  Follow these tips to make your time at the library less nightmarish and more productive. 15. Make it part of your routine. If going to the library is a weekly thing, instead of a once-a-semester occurrence, you’ll be, shall we say “in practice” and knowledgeable about your own study habits.  It’ll help you be more productive. 14. Go anywhere but the main floor.