How to manage time during semester to study something extra you love

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around strategies for managing time effectively during a semester to accommodate additional study in algebra, particularly graduate-level topics, while balancing existing coursework. Participants share personal experiences and methods for enhancing study efficiency.

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  • Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a desire to study graduate topics in algebra alongside semester classes and seeks advice on managing time effectively.
  • Another participant shares their experience of relying on less sleep and caffeine to study more, mentioning various caffeinated drinks and the use of supplements.
  • A different participant warns against using drugs for studying, emphasizing the importance of staying ahead of class material and suggesting that studying while moving can help maintain energy levels.
  • One participant discusses their daily routine, including early wake-up times and long class hours, and considers using breaks for studying in the library.
  • Another participant suggests converting a cork board into a dry erase board and studying while standing, recalling past methods of writing formulas on the wall for exam preparation.
  • A participant requests additional suggestions for better time management.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants present a variety of personal strategies and experiences, with no consensus on the best approach to managing time and studying effectively. Different views on the use of caffeine and other substances for studying are also evident.

Contextual Notes

Participants' suggestions are based on personal experiences and may not account for individual differences in study habits or the effectiveness of various methods.

Who May Find This Useful

Students looking for time management strategies, particularly those balancing rigorous coursework with additional study interests in mathematics or related fields.

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Hello :) The semestre has started and I'm taking some classes, analysis mostly. However, I want to study some topics in algebra to learn more about it. I mean I would like to try learning some gradute topics in algebra. So, without failing at semestre classes, how can I study an extra topic which is not in the semestre? Thanks.
 
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less sleep and caffeine dependence. <-- not advice, but my experiences
 
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Thanks for the advice, 462chevelle. I'm looking for a way to sleep less and study more with high efficieny but I haven't found a solution yet. I tried lots of kinds of coffee , also coffee with cola and some fruits :) I heard some of medical science students are using drugs. I also read that Erdös was using amphetamine :) However, I only had Pharmaton. I was having a capsule after breakfast but after midnight I was feeling sleepy. Then I tried Pharmaton tablets in the evening and it was feeling so energetic. Lastly, I looked for napping systems. So, can you give me some more info about your experiences? because I really need to find a solution about sleeping less and working hard. Have a nice day.
 
First off, i wouldn't advise you to use drugs that will land you in prison as a study tool. Would be a waste to go to jail for something like that.
This type of situation is different for everyone. The best method I have found is that you MUST be ahead of the class as far as the material goes. If that takes studying before school starts on your own or anything. My day consists of waking up around 6 driving to school. class till 5 2 days class till noon 1 day. I usually have a biscuit and a redbull for breakfast. after my lecture classes i will get starbucks, or another redbull. The best method for me is to not sit down while I am studying. I have a dry erase board and i do most my work there. If I keep my body moving i tend to get less tired. Usually study till i get really tired like this then i kick back and turn on a lecture from mit open courseware and watch it till i pass out. <-obviously never watch lectures on english.
 
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Nice :) I have a big cork board but not a dry ease board. Maybe I can make it a dry ease board :) I will try to study on foot, I remember that I taped some paper on the wall and write some formulas before an exam.
My timetable is very bad. I wake up at 6:30 every day and most of the days my classes finishes at 5 or 6 pm. Some days I have 2 or 3 hours of breaks between classes, so maybe I can fill these breaks with studying in the library.
I will try to study on foot and watch mit lectures after I'm done studying :)
 
Any other suggestions for better time management? :)
 

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