TDG: Day by day
Posted: April 7th, 2011 | No Comments | Tags: The Daily GraduateEvery day is an opportunity to be better than yesterday.
TDG: Eyes on the Prize
Posted: April 6th, 2011 | No Comments | Tags: The Daily GraduateOver here on the East Coast, we’ve already had a few nice April days. With the wacky weather worldwide, I’m not sure how other people are fairing, but the point is, Spring is coming. You’re going to want to put your books away and get a jump on summer. You’re not going to want to study. But you have to. You’ve come too far to throw it all away. Stay focused, handle your business, and schedule in appropriate downtime to enjoy yourself. Don’t just let the sunshine lead you off on all sorts of tangents…
Huffington Post Feature
Posted: April 6th, 2011 | No Comments | Tags: Ase Academy, Chaz Howard, Huffington PostHigher Learning got a shout-out in a recent Huffington Post feature by my friend and colleague, Rev. Dr. Chaz Howard. In covering Ase Academy, the Saturday school I co-founded at Penn in 1999, Chaz echoes the message that I’ve been trying to deliver here on this site and is central to Higher Learning – we all have a contribution to make in inspiring and empowering those around us. I encourage you all to read and share this excellent piece.
TDG: Happy New Year!?
Posted: April 5th, 2011 | No Comments | Tags: The Daily Graduate2011 is 25% done. Can you believe it? Seemed like just yesterday (or three months ago) that we were ringing in the New Year. Do we want to bring up those resolutions? Maybe, maybe not. The bigger question is, what are you going to do with the remaining 75% of the year? What can you do today to get moving in the right direction?
TDG: The critical nature of critical reading
Posted: April 4th, 2011 | No Comments | Tags: The Daily GraduateReading is Studying. If you read closely, strive for comprehension, and ask questions about the reading as you go, you’ll be using your study time much more effectively. Reading isn’t about getting through the required number of pages; it’s about grabbing hold of the material and making it work for you. See Strategy 3 in Higher Learning for more.
TDG: Great starts, part 2
Posted: April 1st, 2011 | No Comments | Tags: The Daily GraduateFriday is like the last quarter of a mile run. The reward is right around the corner – a drink of water + a chance to catch your breath. But right now, in this moment, is decision time. Do you slow down and chill, or do you make your move and push yourself to go harder? Get something more out of this Friday afternoon and evening. It will make the weekend less stressful, and give you a headstart on next week’s work.
TDG: Remember your team
Posted: March 31st, 2011 | No Comments | Tags: The Daily GraduateWhen was the last time you went to a professor’s office hours?
TDG: What notes?
Posted: March 30th, 2011 | No Comments | Tags: The Daily GraduateDo you use your notebook (or laptop) in class? Do you use it after class? Are your notes working for you, or is it like they never even happened?
TDG: That can’t be good
Posted: March 29th, 2011 | No Comments | Tags: The Daily GraduateI’m watching sleep deprivation unfold before my eyes. People are literally falling asleep in uncomfortable plastic chairs in front of computers. One guy was using a keyboard as a pillow. Who are they kidding? The all-nighter has rendered them ineffective at 1pm the next day. Wouldn’t it be better to get a good night’s sleep in a good bed? It was for me.
TDG: Great starts
Posted: March 28th, 2011 | No Comments | Tags: The Daily GraduateOne of the keys to a great college career is a solid freshman year. One of the keys to a great week is a great Monday. Make the most of it!
