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On the Cutting EdgeWays to Maintain Your Brain

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ON THE CUTTING EDGE

I t takes an entire lifetime to learn everything

there is to know about one subject, and only

if that subject is simple (cheese graters, rubber bands,

horse-shoes). If you were to tackle a larger subject such

as organic chemistry or cognitive development, even

multiple lifetimes would barely scratch the surface.

Then, consider how many interesting fields exist far

beyond traditional academic subjects. It is truly mind-

blowing. No matter who you are or where you come

from, the capacity to learn something new is infinite.

A n inquiring mind wants to know, and grow!

From childhood to adulthood you may grow

up, but you spend the rest of your years growing in:

discovering the vast complexities of life and exploring

your relationship to everything you encounter. Since

all things exist in a continual state of evolution, your

success literally depends on a life-long ability to

learn and adapt. New laws are introduced that lead

to the introduction of new policies. New ideas and

approaches emerge. New problems arise and new

solutions are sought. In order to stay in touch with

the world, you have to maintain a healthy appetite

for knowledge. In fact, without an expanding mental

waist-line, you run the risk of doing things the exact

same way every day of your life—and completely

wasting it.

June has arrived! Along with it come

thoughts of slurpees, sunshine, sand, and...final exams. It’s a complicated emotion. With so many (valid) reasons to slack off, mustering the discipline required for proper test preparation and term-paper construction can seem impossible. The good news? Study time does not have to be miserable. You can make the grade, and keep your peace of mind.

1Hit the beach and the books at the

same time. There is no law that says studying has to be done in a tiny bedroom with the door closed. Fresh air is good for a working brain.

2Study cooperatively. Set up a study date

with a friend, even if you aren’t in the same class. Not only will it carve a nice block of time into your schedule that will be

devoted to work, but it will satisfy the need for social interaction while lending moral support. You can motivate and encourage each other.

3Study creatively. Come up with

games to play with yourself or classmates. For example: one person reads questions while the others, who can only take a step forward if they give the first correct answer, have a race to the finish. Make colorful flashcards, pictures, and poems.

4A fried mind is not productive. A

good rule of thumb is to study until your brain feels stuffed or stale, and then take a power break. A power break includes listening to music, going for a walk, or having a healthy snack. Avoid activities such as television, internet-surfing, or games that derail your attention. You want to re-charge, not re-route.

SMART STUDYING5Don’t take an

“I’m already bored” approach to your material. If you’ve committed to learning the material, why make it more painful with poor mental posture? Resistance costs precious energy that could otherwise be used for retaining or recalling information. While the teacher’s minimum word count requirement may be out of your control, the

attitude you sit down in front of the keyboard with is completely up to you. Give yourself as many pep-talks as it takes to keep a smile on your face.

Keep current on local and global affairs. Explore non-biased news resources such as Alternet or The Independent. Subscribe to journals and magazines that pertain to your fields of interest. Attend meetings, workshops, and conferences. Read books. Talk to people.Your mind is a muscle. Keep it strong with regular, vigorous exercise. Feed

your intellectual curiousity, and explore the world at large. You will never run out of surprises, delights, wonders, and joys. Then, as you grow older, you will still be able to remember your children’s names and birthdates along with your address and social security number. It’s a win-win situation!

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UCSD is an institution of learning, however, in a ten-week quarter the classroom environment is not designed to meet your every academic need. An integral part of intellectual wellness in-volves utilizing the variety of resources on campus. Here are a few highlights:

TUTORINGThe Office of Academic Support and Instructional Services, known as OASIS, is truly a haven. There is no reason to struggle through an essay in a foreign language or chap-ter of organic chemistry by yourself, when a tutor will sit down with you and provide one-on-one sup-port…for free. It is truly

a beautiful thing. Besides tutoring in science, math, language, and writing, Oasis provides transition programs for first-year and transfer students.

LIBRARIESThe UCSD Libraries con-sist of: the Arts Library, the Mandeville Special Collec-tions Library, the Science & Engineering Library, and the Social Sciences and Humanities Library (all housed in the Geisel Library building); the Biomedical Library; CLICS: The Center for Library and Instructional Computing Services; the Medical Center Library; the International Relations and Pacific Studies Library; and the Scripps Institution of Oceanography Library.

What this means to you? A vast array of books, articles, journals, research, and ref-erences at your fingertips.

ADVISINGTake advantage of free advising throughout your academic career! Connect online with your college’s academic Virtual Advisor, or sit down in person with your college advisor to help optimize your quarterly course schedule, select or change your major, and make sure you complete all college GE requirements and advance toward gradu-ation. In addition, your de-partment advisor will help you with major or minor requirements and help you select courses in that de-partment. The department

LAYING THE FOUNDATION FOR SUCCESS: RESOURCES ROCK!advisor can also help you with prerequisites, peti-tions, and degree checks, and can refer you to fac-ulty members for research and career advice. It’s incredible to have a team of people working to help you make the most of your time!

The most successful people in the world aren’t necessarily rich, good-looking, or even intelli-gent—they are resource-ful. For anything you want to accomplish, someone or something can lend a hand, provide a step-ping stone, or contribute information. Develop a healthy habit of utilizing resources to ensure a life-time of abundance!

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