An observation that will surprise exactly nobody [return to scholarly ways]

[mizarchivist]

I cannot do homework (for my one day class on digital forensics, gods help me) reading in the evening. I fall directly asleep. Better to hit it early in the morning when riding high on the first caffeine buzz. I couldn't read 2 paragraphs last night, and I blew through 6 1/2 pages on the ride in this morning.

At least I remembered from full time student days that I can't read a huge block of homework reading (vs fun reading) in a single go. I have to break it up over several days. Especially if it's extremely technical and very new to me. I end up having to read all paragraphs at least 3 times and take notes. I'm glad that this assignment has super-wide margins.

I may have failed entirely at reading last night, but at least I downloaded the software I need on my laptop. (OMG, don't forget your laptop on Thursday!!)

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An interesting fact about brains

[drwex]

Your memory (recall) will be better if your brain is in the same state it was when you originally studied the material. Thus, caffienating before class - especially for tests - may be a significant advantage if that's the state you're in for studying.

Re: An interesting fact about brains

[mizarchivist]

Cool! I will not skip the coffee the day I go into class, for sure!