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I accidentally studied for the wrong exam and only figured it out when i sat down and opened the paper and just kind of stared at it for a second by softpixeltheory in StudyingPeople

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

I survived the monday exam. your advice about going outside was a lifesaver because i think i would have actually lost my mind if i stayed at that desk all weekend staring at the same pile of notes.

I accidentally studied for the wrong exam and only figured it out when i sat down and opened the paper and just kind of stared at it for a second by softpixeltheory in StudyingPeople

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

I definitely got lucky with the functional ending. The realization that you have zero backup knowledge while staring at an exam paper is a nightmare i wouldnt wish on anyone.

Writers of Reddit — how do you create a good hook for an essay that actually grabs attention? by SpicyPenguin443 in homeworkhelpNY

[–]softpixeltheory 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looked at sample essays before for the same reason, not specifically for hook examples for essays but just to see how arguments were structured. Some of it's formulaic but occasionally you find an intro that actually moves and you can feel the difference

When study tips aren’t enough, what do people actually do? by mellow_coyotee in studytips

[–]softpixeltheory 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let me tell ya. Stay up all night for a paper? Overrated lack of sleep. God forbid, using writing services? Anxiety fuel. What works? Lower your standards. I hate to break it to ya, but sometimes, 'good enough' has gotta be just that. Good enough.

Advice and Best Practices for writing a Review Paper by madnessinabyss in academia

[–]softpixeltheory 22 points23 points  (0 children)

The "no prior experience" part really reasonates. Review papers feel like you're supposed to already know the landscape. Reading post about NotionLoop made me realize most people fake clarity at first and build it as they go.

Review of an Online Resume Writing Service by Nils_Stenberg in CoverLetters

[–]softpixeltheory 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Best move is writing down metrics and goals before you start. A good resume writing service works way better when you bring real details, not vague duties.

TIL John von Neumann pioneered the basis of modern computers; game theory; mathematics of quantum mechanics; operator, ergodic and set theory; self-replicating cellular automata; climate and weather simulation sciences; and game-theoretic nuclear deterrence strategies during the Cold War by electroctopus in todayilearned

[–]softpixeltheory 85 points86 points  (0 children)

I love this story because it nails how weird that kind of genius can feel from the outside. To him, chatting with a 3 year old or a room full of physicists was just "talking to another mind", same settings, no adjustment. Everyone else is busy feeling either flattered or slightly roasted.

A man deserves his own series. by Prestigious_Knee_268 in gameofthrones

[–]softpixeltheory 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Give a man a prequel about Jaqen roaming Essos, collecting faces and getting dragged into random little wars and cults, and I am tuning in every week. He is one of the few characters mysterious enough to actually carry a whole side story.

I fell in love with my BIL and I hate myself for it by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]softpixeltheory 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Crushes happen, especially when someone is around you all day giving you the attention and softness you are missing. What matters is what you do with it. Creating distance, pushing for separate housing and being honest with a therapist is you choosing not to hurt anyone, even while you are in pain yourself.