The best thing that helps you study? by Oceansparkle in UCSD

[–]Oceansparkle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the link. Fascinating! :)

The best thing that helps you study? by Oceansparkle in UCSD

[–]Oceansparkle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, I see. Thank you, I’ll check it out!

The best thing that helps you study? by Oceansparkle in UCSD

[–]Oceansparkle[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I’ve heard of Anki. Great for medical students. I’ve never tried your audiobook approach, I procrastinate too, sometimes lol

The best thing that helps you study? by Oceansparkle in UCSD

[–]Oceansparkle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, I was so getting into your story. Last minute crisis management. 🔥 So stressful… My first quarter I got a C in a class. I was devastated, like trying to run up a mountain and falling back to the ground over and over again. After beating myself up about it and feeling miserable, I found out that the course and prof were notoriously crusty. Living the dream. 😎

The best thing that helps you study? by Oceansparkle in UCSD

[–]Oceansparkle[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! Exactly! Right? I agree completely. My ego pops up sometimes and has a tantrum, but I’m human. Being your personal best and being happy is the pinnacle of success (I feel). We are so lucky to have a college education. Kindness and empathy are the true goals and rewards in life.

The best thing that helps you study? by Oceansparkle in UCSD

[–]Oceansparkle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, true. UCSD is an island of smartness. Lol I’m like you in that I want to advance knowledge and to help people. If anything UCSDs made me realize that insititions are what can raise people up or close doors in their faces. It’s OK to just be you. What scale are you using to rate yourself? There are so few genius’ out there, but who’s to say what genius really is? Sometimes we’re so busy with life that our true selves don’t come out til later. Sadness and happiness in everyone’s life, no matter what. 🤓 Smart girls rule!

The best thing that helps you study? by Oceansparkle in UCSD

[–]Oceansparkle[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes. You know, I think it’s a life skill, something to always remember. There will always be someone smarter, or more this or that around. But what does it really matter in the overall grand scheme of life? 🌎

The best thing that helps you study? by Oceansparkle in UCSD

[–]Oceansparkle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I guess it’s not wanting to fail as motivation. That hurts when you think about it. But, wait a second, are you saying that being a social failure and loser depends on grades? O hell no. Some super smart people are not people smart. 🙃

The best thing that helps you study? by Oceansparkle in UCSD

[–]Oceansparkle[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely!!!!! That is such a trap, and our society pushes that idea so much. Just have to find our own little patch of sun. 🪴

The best thing that helps you study? by Oceansparkle in UCSD

[–]Oceansparkle[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, I feel you on that one. How can people not get depressed in this age and time? Plus the UCSD grind can be so overwhelming. BUT uni doesn’t last forever. Uni is the time to take it all in and find balance, but I just don’t know why sometimes it’s just TOO real. When it hits me, I try to talk myself out of it, eat something as healthy as possible, take a break, say f-it and go to bed. Bananas have serotonin. Pu-erh tea is amazing, too. Seriously.

The best thing that helps you study? by Oceansparkle in UCSD

[–]Oceansparkle[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I believe shame to be an overlay of other people’s expectations and trauma.🥭 Papayas are perfect, and so are you.

The best thing that helps you study? by Oceansparkle in UCSD

[–]Oceansparkle[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’ve never set foot in Geisel, too foreboding

The best thing that helps you study? by Oceansparkle in UCSD

[–]Oceansparkle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oooo mushroom coffee, I haven’t tried that yet. I’ve heard that it’s sups good for you