Archives for the 'Student Tips' Category
iPod Playlists for the Academic Within [Gearfire Productivity]
The power music has to get us in a particular mood is pretty, well, powerful.I’m a big believer in music. When Madonna’s 4 Minutes comes on the radio, I can’t help but dance. Obnoxiously. When T.I.’s Hurtis playing, it makes me really want to jump behind the wheel of a low rider and cruise through the streets of [...]
Why You Need to Ask For Help As Soon As You Need It, And Where To Look [Gearfire Productivity]
I used to think asking for help was a sign of weakness. And that saying No to people was mean and hurtful. And that if I was happy, I was doing something wrong. But then again, I also used to think Dutch people came from a country called Dutchland and spent years wondering why I could [...]
Summer Goals [Gearfire Productivity]
© Maria Schwartzman 2008
Summer is the perfect time for students to take advantage of the (hopefully) extra time they’ve gained since completing school. It is a chance to do all those interesting things you just couldn’t find time for during the school year. Make some goals for yourself this summer. It will help you be [...]
Dealing with Spring Weather [Gearfire Productivity]
© Maria Schwartzman 2008
Spring is a time of crazy weather (at least if you live in the Midwest like I do). One day it can be 80 and sunny, the next 40 and rainy, you get the point. This can be quite a dilemma for college students as we basically have a set wardrobe that [...]
9 Creative Ways To Make Extra Cash As A Student [Gearfire Productivity]
Aren’t we students notoriously low on cash. Even high school students like me whose lives are havily subsidesed by our parents seem to be forever in need of a quick buck or two. These ides won’t pay your way through any degree programs, but they might get you a movie over the weekend, or a [...]
Dorm Room Gardening [Gearfire Productivity]
(photo © Maria Schwartzman 2008)
Tending to a plant or a small garden can be very relaxing and rewarding, creating a sense of responsibly along with something physically fruitful. Plants brighten up a room, add fresh air, and can also be very useful to have around if you grow vegetables, herbs, or medical plants such [...]
Tips for Learning a Foreign Language [Gearfire Productivity]
(photo by Maria Schwartzman 2008)
It’s a fact: the world is globalizing. This means that people not necessarily speaking the same language must come together to communicate. In this day and age, it is extremely useful to know more than one language, especially if your native language is English. Also, most universities and colleges require [...]
Map Your Run [Gearfire Productivity]
In the olden days to measure the distance of a running route I would jump on my bike and proceed to cycle the route. Attached to my bike was a odometer that measured the distance of the route. This set up was all well and good in the early days when I used to run [...]
Walk Yourself Fit [Gearfire Productivity]
Image source: Hamed
Walking is a much underrated form of exercise. The general perception is that the energy expenditure to time taken ration is biased in favour of time taken, therefore people assume that a 30 minute walk is close to useless when trying to improve one’s fitness.
I for one disagree. When I refer [...]
The School Supplies List You NEED to Have [Gearfire Productivity]
I swear, I’m going to scream at the next person who asks me to borrow a pencil in my accounting class! Okay, maybe not because I’m not that kind of person- and that’s an overreaction. But I distinctly remember the teacher telling us on the second day of class that we were not allowed to [...]