How to Memorize Verbatim Text If you are visiting from StumbleUpon and like this article and tool, please consider giving it a thumbs up. Thanks! Memorizing does not have to be as hard as most people make it. The problem is that most people only know how to memorize by reading the same thing over and over again. You have to learn to memorize. In this post we are going to look at how the brain remembers and then show how to use that knowledge to come up with a method for memorizing verbatim text. In this article we are going to focus on a technique that will let you easily: Memorize a speechMemorize the BibleMemorize linesMemorize Scripture At the end of this article is a Javascript tool that makes it easy to implement this method. Synapses and Neurons and How to Memorize In the simplified model of the brain in this discussion, we’ll be looking at neurons and synapses. When you remember something neurons fire signals down particular synapse pathways to other neurons which in turn fire signals to other neurons.
17 Ways to Cure a Hangover ;) Exclusively In Drinking Shared : 1 Year 2 Months Ago (54321 Views) Posted By : CollegeHippo.com Its the next morning and you have a hangover. Now what? Although there are many folk cures that are supposed to help a hangover a few things are certain. No matter what you do, sleep and juice or water should be included! 1. Now the folk cures: 8. And lastly the things you could've done to prevent this: 15. Contribution / Reference To : Click For More Top Stories!!! The Harry Potter Lexicon click above for detailed menus, click below for special sections Affiliate Sites: These web sites have received special permission to use material from the Lexicon to create similar sites for non-English-speaking fans. L'Encyclopédie Harry Potter (in French)El Diccionario de los Magos (en Español)
The Ultimate Student Resource List It’s back to school time, yet again. In the spirit of the season, I decided to gather together the best tools, websites, and advice I know of to help make you a more effective and relaxed student this semester. Since I know you’re broke, it’s all free! 10 Free Applications Every Student Needs Unless you have money coming out of your ears, you probably won’t want to shell out the cash you’ll need to get Office, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, EndNote, and so on — even with your student discount. OpenOffice.org: A top-quality, full-featured office productivity suite — word processor, spreadsheet, presentation software, graphics editor, database, the works! 11 Online Tools Students Should Check Out Or 20, depending on how you count. Email: GmailRegister for a solid, plain-jane email address from Gmail, something like FirstnameLastname@gmail.com. 15 Websites for Students (Aside from Lifehack) 30 Pieces of Advice for Students from Lifehack.org 7 Online Research Resources
50 Tips for College Students I did the "extended tour" of college. From about 1991-2002. I did get 4 degrees, so at least I have an excuse. :) I've also been an adjunct professor, so I've also been at the other side of the classroom. 1) The Freshman Fifteen does exist. So does the Freshman Twenty. 2) Pizza - the ubiquitous college snack. 3) If it's either take out a loan or quit school, take out a loan. 4) If you can live harmoniously with someone in a 20×20 ft. space, you can do anything. 5) Flip-flops: Wear them in the dorm shower. 6) Always attend the *real* class, and use the Internet one for review. 7) If you are not a morning person, don't schedule classes for 7am. 8) Get involved on campus. 9) Too much socializing = bad grades. 10) If you are feeling overwhelmed, are having problems sleeping, or have gone through a breakup, visit your college's counseling center. 11) There are a lot of free activities on campus. 12) Many colleges have free tutoring centers on campus. 13) Sit near the front of class. 47) Sleep.
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College Info Geek | College Tips, Hacks, and Tricks What is a Personal Essay? “For more than four hundred years, the personal essay has been one of the richest and most vibrant of all literary forms.” (The Art of the Personal Essay by Phillip Lopate.) The personal essay is also one of the most popular forms of creative nonfiction. A personal essay can be based on a personal experience that results in a lesson that you learn. A personal essay can also be a personal opinion about a topic or issue that is important to you. Personal Essay versus a Formal Essay The personal essay is different than a formal essay. Definition of the Personal Essay A personal essay is either a personal narrative in which the author writes about a personal incident or experience that provided significant personal meaning or a lesson learned, or it is a personal opinion about some topic or issue that is important to the writer. The Personal Essay as a Personal Narrative A personal narrative has the following elements: The Personal Essay as a Personal Opinion Subjects for the Personal Essay
Mythical Creatures List, Mythical Creatures A-Z 6 free apps to get you through university Hands up if you have a smartphone or tablet? We thought you might. Over the last couple of years, they’ve become as intrinsic a part of university life as the compulsory end-of-term all-nighter, or the perennial pile of washing-up in the sink. But did you know that there are apps out there which are guaranteed to enhance your experience at university? And aren’t you lucky? 1. As well as having an amusingly risqué name, Qwiki is a fantastic addition to any student’s repertoire. It’s great for a basic overview of anything you may need to know information quickly about, condensed into one easily-accessible chunk – quick check on the plot of ‘Bleak House’ because you couldn’t be bothered to read all 800-odd pages? 2. 250000+ Recipes and Grocery List: BigOven BigOven gives you the answer to that age-old question which has plagued students for decades: what can I whip up with my leftover beef, cheddar cheese and eggs? 3. 4. Students always go to university with good intentions. 5. Fear not! 6.
Browse Symptoms & Points » Acupressure Guide Online » PointFinder Items marked (M) indicate likely need for medical attention Items marked (EM!) indicate potential need for emergency medical attention. For these symptoms, only use acupressure to supplement professional medical care, or when no professional medical care is available. Only try acupressure for these symptoms after seeking professional care and after using standard first aid and emergency techniques. Acupoint #1 Squeeze thumb and forefinger together, forming a ridge above the thumb; the point is in the middle of that ridge, just above the end of the crease formed by thumb and forefinger; good for most problems from the waist up TCM: Large Intestine 4 | back to top | Acupoint #2 Two thumb widths from the largest crease on the inside wrist; the point is between the tendons in the middle of the wrist TCM: Pericardium 6 Acupoint #3 Two thumb widths above the outside of the wrist, lined up with the middle finger TCM: Triple Warmer 5 | Back to top | Acupoint #4 TCM: Bladder 60 Acupoint #5 TCM: Spleen 6