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Study skills

Sometimes it feels like I’m in a tug of war. But I’m not a competitor tugging on one end of the rope; I am the rope! My children, boyfriend, family, and friends are on one end, and school is on the other, pulling me in two opposite directions. Finding the right balance has been a challenge, but I am slowly getting there. As they say, "slow and steady wins the race", but I've also heard that "if you’re not first, you’re last". It’s been a long time since I've been in school and getting back into the habit of studying and maintaining that necessary discipline is challenging and slightly stressful. However, I have found ways to help myself understand, retain and memorize the knowledge I need to be successful. If I've learned anything in my adult life, it's that cramming before a test or waiting until the last minute is absolutely the wrong approach. I like to try to utilize every resource at my disposal and narrow it down to what works best for me.
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Intro to college life

My first week of college life has been an exciting and slightly overwhelming experience. Figuring out where all of my classes are located has been a small challenge, as one of my core beliefs for success is punctuality. I've made it into a bit of a game; attempting to navigate where all the closest and fastest coffee spots are, in relation to each wing my classes are located in, for each day. I've even placed bets with a few classmates, to see which method (self-service, full service, and mobile ordering), is the most efficient. So far my love of coffee hasn't made me late, yet! Let's hope I can maintain that record. I've enjoyed getting to know some of my classmates and relating to them through our common interests and sharing a bit of our personal lives with each other. This is something I'm not always open to participating in, as I do have some introverted tendencies. However, I do think that socialization skills play a huge role in success, and most def
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