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StudentBlogger: Isolation and Lack of Social Interaction By, Vijetha R, Grade 11C, CMRNPUC, ITPL - CMR National PU College

The student blog of CMRN PU College shares their experience of the Trail to Trek event that was conducted by CMRN PU CollegeITPL. They commend the organizers for their efforts and say that it was a wonderful activity. https://npuc.cmr.ac.in/blog/2023/09/08/studentblogger-isolation-and-lack-of-social-interaction-by-vijetha-r-grade-11c-cmrnpuc-itpl/

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Planning, following through

I have an unwavering love of planning. It comes easy. Following through is the hard part. 

I have about half a million empty planners, notebooks, documents, etc… Anything that can be used to formulate a plan to navigate the messiness of life, relationships, work…I have a blank one. 

It’s not that I don’t want to follow through on the carefully crafted, chaotic plans I’ve made in my head, I truly do. But the thought of putting myself out there, revealing to people that I do care about them and myself and my future and their future and our future together…that’s the part that gets me. 

Take this blog for example. I set myself a simple and clear plan, write a few times a week, and publish every other day.

 Have I done that? Absolutely not. 

This blog, iti ne, is already my pride and joy. It’s something I’ve built myself, with no help, and it will forever be part of me. 

But the thought of people I know, people I love, getting a glimpse inside my brain terrifies me to no end. 

But I didn’t think about that when planning and coming up with ideas for this blog. So I published it, with only two pieces written. 

I haven’t written anything since I launched the blog. Some would say it’s writer’s block, I would say it’s an empty mind. 

I feel like whenever I think about something, I think about it too much. I think about it so much it’s all I can think about. I think about it so much it consumes my mind. I think about it so much I hate not thinking about it, I hate thinking about anything else. 

But then I forget, and pretend like nothing ever happened. Almost like I planned it. 

I’m learning that if I don’t prove to myself that I can do something, I’ll never believe that I actually can do it. 

So here I am, proving that I can be vulnerable. Proving that I can follow through. Proving that I can write. Proving that I can think clearly. 

I believe I can do it.

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Tips to start studying after long time

You have to take a deep breath and just begin.

I understand that this is frustrating. The first step in doing anything is usually the hardest one. But, it’s doable — it’s a matter of figuring out how to approach the problem. In this case, your first step is to change the way you think about this problem. Here’s what I mean by that.

👉🏾 First, adjust your MINDSET.

When we say, “I can’t” or “I don’t want to” or “I don’t feel like it” we are giving priority to our emotions and therefore we have an emotional response to the problem. Where are the emotions coming from? Is it just your current mood or is this a typical reaction to this particular task or others similar to it? Is it a reaction that has become habitual every time you see your textbook? If the answer is yes, maybe it’s your fixed mindset talking.

What’s a fixed mindset? It’s your belief that your skill set, your strengths, and even your affinity to the subject matter are “fixed” i.e. you’ve had them forever (or never had them), and that’s just how it is — you can’t change a thing.

How does this play out in your everyday life? You say, “I don’t want to do this because I know I won’t be good at it!” or “I can’t do this because it will be painful and hard, and it will take a long time to do, so why try?”

What’s better than a fixed mindset? Cultivate a growth mindset: show yourself that you can build your strengths and skills through your efforts over time. The benefit: a growth mindset can be hugely empowering during your years of studying. Read Carol Dweck’s book Mindset: The New Psychology of Success to better understand how you can make lasting change with continuous effort.

👉🏾 Don’t think of studying as an OBLIGATION.

If you want to get rid of this problem, it’s important to identify where the sense of obligation is comes from. It can be external or internal.

External: Is someone else telling you that you have to study? It could be a parent, a professor, or a manager. Consider what they’re telling you: do they have your best interests in mind, are they considerate of your future, or do they have another agenda? Use your critical thinking to see if this advice is valuable to you, and if it isn’t, consider other options.

Internal: Are you telling yourself that you have to study? If you know there is something that’s important for you to do, it’s easier to come up with a solution. All you need to do is make the task less of a chore, and more of an important piece of work — just one piece, not all of it — that is critical to your personal development. How do you focus on that one piece? Read on.

👉🏾 Promise yourself you’ll reach ONE STUDY GOAL a day.

If you experience resistance towards your studies every single day, the best way to get your mind on board to begin studying is ask yourself this question each morning: “What is the one thing I am committed to completing today?”

There are many benefits to this technique. It will encourage you to think strategically about the day, keep you focused on your top study goal, make you prioritize what you need to accomplish, and limit the time you’ll actually spend at your desk. It won’t feel infinite any more. Keep in mind this — identifying your one thing doesn’t mean you don’t have many study goals, but it does means that you can finish one today (read a certain number of chapters or practice exam questions, for example), so you can concentrate better on other goals in the days that follow.

It’s easy to implement. Write the question in big letters on a sheet of paper and hang it on your bedroom or bathroom wall. Pick a location where you can easily see it as soon as you wake up (next to your bed or the bathroom mirror, for example). Then, read it out loud as you start your day. Take a few moments to think what you want to prioritize, and then come up with an answer and say it out loud too. As you go through the day, make sure you’re working on completing your single study goal before you do anything else.

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my college decision experience II

Hello bees! 

I’m part with part two of my college decision experience story. I just finished my freshman year at university studying Neuroscience (pre-med). When applying to schools last year it was stressful enough without a worldwide pandemic so I wanted to share my story in hopes of giving some insight into what deciding college is like. 

DISCLAIMER: I am NOT a college counselor or an expert in college admissions. I’m reflecting on my experience to provide insight on the process. I’m also reflecting on the AMERICAN college admission system. 

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The biggest piece of advice I can give any student applying for college is take advantage of THE SUMMER before your SENIOR YEAR. This time was when I truly took time to consider my future which was scary in hindsight, but I found ways to make it fun. 

First: Testing 

The not so fun part is testing and I used the summer to patent and pull up my test scores. It’s a great time because I don’t have other school work and can focus on testing. I took about two tests over that summer. The one thing to remember is that since it’s the summertime, there will be less test location available. I had friends who had to go to a different state to take their test and driving at like 4 am is not a vibe ;). I recommend picking test dates at the beginning of the summer because there will be more locations. It is really nice to have testing done in the summer because trust me things get intense after that. 

Visit/Tours 

The best way to get a feel for the campus is always to visit. Sadly due to current circumstances that may not be possible. That’s what is great about technology. I couldn’t visit most of the schools I applied to and that made me lose a lot of perspective. That’s what’s great about virtual tours. I also recommend talking to current students if possible. Some schools have programs where you can pair with a student, talk to them or video chat to get a realistic perspective of what life is like. This is a big thing that is very useful especially in the case you cannot visit. There’s no problem in asking questions. 

Let Senior Year Begin…………………………………… 

When senior year started I had a general list of schools that I wanted to app;y to, but not definite. One resource that was incredibly beneficial was college visits. This when admission officers from different schools visit your school. Now this may not be available in every high school, but in some cases, universities will post when they are in the area on their website. I got information on a visitation for the school I currently attend at another local high school and I actually got a free application from it. If you don’t see such information on their website, CALL THEM. Universities have phone numbers for a reason, to call and inquiry for information that can help in this life changing decision. Since school events are kind of up in the air, calling is a great way to see what this school has to offer.

Pros and Cons List Are Friends: I know I love lists and organizations, but honestly a good old spreadsheet can sometimes be your best friend. I applied to a total of 11 schools. To some that is a lot, and to some that’s not enough. For me, I can come up with this list based on factors I discovered while touring and researching schools. Now these factors are subjective to the programs I wanted to partake in. 

Factors: Financial Aid/Scholarships, Campus Size, Diversity, Study Abroad, Undergraduate Research/Clinical Work, Jobs, Academic Support 

This wasn’t everything that I based my decision on. There was also the X factor. That gut feeling you get when faced with someplace new. I am a STEM major who wants to go into medicine. While doing research into different schools, I looked at not only good programs for my major, but what they can help in view of my future. I’ve always wanted to do research and travel, but also am not oblivious to the fact that anatomy and chemistry might be a challenge. This list took me months to make, so take your time and find what’s important to you. 

From here I compared these factors for all my schools on a spreadsheet while also counting the biggest factor being money. I was able to boil down which schools I wanted to apply for to 11. 

Application Process: I used the Common App which is really useful, but also confusing, but the biggest thing in applying especially to a lot of schools is organization and pacing. There was a lot of essay to fill and a lot of files to send. What I did was separate the more important tasks like finishing the overall common information versus university specific essay. Then I prioritize when schools I applied Early Action and which schools I applied Regular Decision. From there I chose the applications that took the least amount of time to do first. Remember some schools require multiple essay prompts especially if you want to apply to Honors or Speciality programs. It’s all about timing and organization. Now applications are expensive to apply. The reason I was able to for so many schools was I got a fee waiver from Common App. These you can request to throw out your school or if you got a fee waiver for the SAT/ACT you can inquiry one for applications. Also be mindful of documents like transcripts and test scores. Sometimes they can take longer than the Common App and can cut the deadline short. I recommend submitting documents before your application because they do take longer and if you wait you may have to spend an extra $75 express delivery. When SENDING IN applications, it’s okay to keep an eye on those document statuses, but not too close. Once you send it in though, leave it to the college admission powers! 

Now Some REAL TALK……………………..

College admission is a system filled with unfair subjectivity that favors rich and connected people. I am grateful for the schools I was accepted into, but it was no piece of cake. 

I got into my dream school. I have known of this school for a while.

Close, but still far away from home. Challenging, but had the familiarity. I was really excited because it made me feel like all my hard work in high school paid off, but this is where that unfairness comes into play. I had applied to financial aid months prior, but there was an error. So I redid my financial aid on the phone and papers. Mailed them within a week of the paperwork made available. I was patient until about a month from decision day. I spent the following three weeks on the phone with their financial aid department until decision day where I was hung up three times. At that moment I committed to my current school. I would like to say this was isolated, but there are a lot of stories like. I learned that my dream school, not so much a dream school. It was terrifying and heartbreaking because I thought I made the best choice. Turns out I did. I committed to a school that I have family that went to it and I live down the street from. It tends to get a bad rep at my high school because I went to a competitive high school where a lot of students go to name brand schools. The thing is no matter the name is on your degree, what matters is having a degree. Don’t let anyone make your future feel smaller. I made that mistake and it caused pain. Your future is up to you. Don’t let anyone control that. 

I hope that everyone is staying safe at home and to all the students out there, I hope this helped. I went through a tough decision process and I made some mistakes, but I wanted to share it because everyone deserves as much as a fair chance at their future. I wish you luck on all your future and feel free to leave questions and I’ll help in any way I can.  

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#StudentBlogger: Isolation and Lack of Social Interaction By, Vijetha R, Grade 11C, CMRNPUC, ITPL - CMR National PU College Blog

Explore the transformative impact of virtual education, from global accessibility to personalized learning. Learn about benefits, challenges, and the future of education in the digital age

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Sharing Orange Slices

I came up with the name Sharing Orange Slices when I was reading the now-famous poem The Orange by Wendy Cope. 

"At lunchtime I bought a huge orange- The size of it made us all laugh. I peeled it and shared it with Robert and Dave- They got quarters and I had a half.

And that orange, it made me so happy, As ordinary things often do Just lately. The shopping. A walk in the park.  This is peace and contentment. It's new. 

The rest of the day was quite easy.  I did all the jobs on my list  And enjoyed them and had some time over.  I love you. I'm glad I exist."

Before I read Cope's simple yet meaningful words, I never considered the impact of how something as simple as giving half of an orange to someone has the ability to be. I never realized how sharing an orange, or sharing a piece of myself to someone I love, could be healing. Sharing orange slices is giving someone else parts of yourself that you didn't even know existed. 

I wrote in my journal "In 15 years, I hope I'm living in a white two-story house with two cats and a dog. I hope one of the rooms has yellow ducks painted on the walls, in another I hope there's bright yellow flower's. I hope on Saturday's I sit in the backyard eating half of an orange. I hope I peel it carefully, pulling the all the white pieces off. I hope I save the other half for someone I love. I hope in 15 years I'll never have to eat an orange by myself." I still see myself in that backyard 15 years from now, and I still hope I don't eat the whole orange. 

But, it's not 15 years from now. Now, I don't have a white two-story house. I have one cat and no dogs. But I have a few people I trust to give the other half of my orange.

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Effective rare studying tips

Although some of them are not really rare but some of them are really talked about less. Some of them have really helped my grades to grow.Up like mimicking exam environment, teaching my friends. Which one of them did you find was obvious?

Mimic test Environments. Lots of people don’t know this but our brains remember things better if we learned them in the same environment in which we will be tested. For example, if the room will cold make your study room cold, if it is hot wear a sweater when you study. Try it, it works.

MP3 Notes. So I don’t know if I’m the only one who does this, but I record my notes as MP3 files and then listen to them on the go. First, it helps me to remember when I’m first learning the information, and then over time, I am better able to remember everything because I’m hearing it in my voice. Over and over again.

A brief walk before a test. Lots of people think they should be cramming before an exam, and that is dead wrong. Lots of studies show that a brief 10–20-minute walk before your test will help you have better recall and maintain focus while you're in the test.

Don’t highlight. So this part of my don’t study hard but smart facts, but basically highlighting is useful. It focuses your brain on small unimportant facts and stops your brain from making larger connections. So don’t highlight and underline it doesn’t do anything, but get you to focus on a single small detail. Learn about passive studying techniques . Click here

Cramming is bad and good. I know a lot of people don’t say this, but I’m going to tell you why you shouldn’t cram and why you should. Cramming is bad because you jumble up all the information and facts, but if you quickly review 2–3 hours before the test everything research has shown that you will outperform the ones who didn’t quickly review everything.

Study Smart not Hard. I mentioned this briefly above, but basically, it means to focus on the authors not just their theories. Focus on big ideas and not just the small details, and never study just a single subject all day. More on my best study smart ideas HERE if you are interested.

Syllabus. Lots of people look at the syllabus for one minute at the start of the semester, but with most teachers, it actually has the most important info you need. Whether Berkeley or Harvard so many of my teachers told me that each week may have 4–5 readings of assignments, but the most important ones where the first ones, so focus on those.

Study before Bed. Lots of people think if they are tired they won’t learn things, but science shows that if you study right before bed you’ll remember things better. I tried it and it does work.

Teach Someone. I only was ready to take an exam after I spent like 20 minutes teaching someone else the information. I would annoy my friends in school, high school friends, or parents to make sure I knew it well enough to teach it.

Tell a story. Ok so you can make up a story or find one of TV, but whenever I couldn’t remember things I would make a story for it. I would make up characters and names that directly tied back to the materials, and during the test, all I needed to do to get the A was write out my story.

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THE LOCKDOWN LOWDOWN: What’s Saskia Listening To?

Hi everybody! 

If there’s one thing I’ve been doing a lot more of during the lockdown, it’s listening to music! I’ve finally had the time to sit down and listen to some albums people have recommended to me, as well as checking out new releases. Here are my top 5 favourite albums that I’ve listened to during lockdown:

Pang! – Caroline Polachek

For fans of: Charli XCX, Weyes Blood

The first thing to say here is that Caroline Polachek’s voice is absolutely beautiful. Having written for artists such as Travis Scott and Beyonce in the past, as well as working in her own genre-defying group Chairlift, Pang is Caroline’s first solo record – and it is the raw, personal content of the lyrics that truly makes it brilliant. Pang is heavily influenced by the PC Music group, with PC-pioneer A.G. Cook featuring as a producer on ‘Ocean of Tears’ The lyrics on the track ‘New Normal’ are scarily accurate to the current times, despite the fact it was written last year. Definitely an underrated gem.

The Night Chancers - Baxter Dury

For fans of: Serge Gainsbourg, Sleaford Mods

It was hard to pick a favourite album from this man, who I have become incredibly obsessed with in the past two months – and for good reason. Baxter has been described as ‘the Cockney Serge Gainsbourg’, and The Night Chancers demonstrates this at its best. Set in a hotel room following a one-night stand, we are taken on a journey through the sleaziness of modern life, offset by the angelic vocals of Madelaine Heart. This comes together to create an album that is entirely unique from anything being created right now. Give it a listen – I’m certain you’ll love it.

Always Ascending – Franz Ferdinand

For fans of: 80s synth pop and 2000s indie music generally 

Like every British person, I was well acquainted with Franz Ferdinand’s top hits like Take Me Out and No You Girls, but had never really taken the time to listen to their other music. Turns out, they have 5 albums – who’d have thought it? After taking some time out to collaborate with Sparks on ‘FFS’ (another great album by the way), Franz returned to the studio with the late and great Phillipe Zdar to create an album teaming with dance-ready tunes. Listen to Glimpse of Love and do some dad-dancing around your living room, à la lead singer Alex Kapranos.

God’s Favourite Customer – Father John Misty

For fans of: Lana Del Rey, Angel Olsen

I listened to Father John Misty after finding out he was friends with Lana Del Rey, and after listening to his most recent release I have realised why – he is truly the king of melancholy. This is another album inspired by hotels, written during a two-month long stay in hotel where Josh Tillman (his real name) was, in his own words, ‘kind of on the straits’. There is something oddly relatable about Tillman’s hotel room delusions in this strange time of a world on lockdown, where I’m sure we’ve all felt we are going mad from being stuck inside.

The New Abnormal - The Strokes

For fans of: The Voidz, Arctic Monkeys

I’m pretty sure everyone has heard of The Strokes. Their new album, released at the start of the lockdown, is a 9-part collection of sad, moody tunes that are heaven to the ears. I absolutely love their use of glitchy synth in contrast with Julian Casablancas’ signature gloomy voice. ‘Ode To The Mets’ is made to be listened to with headphones on when laying on your bedroom floor at 3am, thinking about your life choices. I realise that many of the albums I have chosen are for their sad songs, perhaps a reflection of my mood during the lockdown. However, sometimes you need to cry it out to a sad song to feel better, am I right?

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I’ve compiled a couple tracks from each album into a playlist, which you can see here. I’ll add to this every time I make a music-related post!

What music have you been listening to? Let us know on our Instagram page, I’m always looking out for new recommendations! 

Until next time,

Saskia 

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online exam tips (while in quarantine)

First off, hope everyone is safe and staying healthy. This time is both testing and trying to many people around the world. I understand there’s so many who cannot stay home because of work or other reasons, but those of you can stay home, it is really IMPORTANT you do. Stay home for those who cannot, for who don’t have a place to go. If you’d really like to help, please consider donating to the WHO COVID-19 Relief Fund (link below) and to learn more about the COVID-19 situation. Love y’all.

https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/donate

Now switching to online classes was an experience that I was not into and still not a fan of. I am grateful that we have the technology to continue school, but we have to move forward. Now going into exams week it’s a little different than usual. I usually like to go to the library and surround myself by the fact it’s LIKE TIME TO WORK! Now it can be hard to do that especially if you’re at home with family that’s not in school. Here’s a couple of thing I’ve been keeping in mind as a I prepare for exams:

Make a Plan-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Now that we’re home, you may think you have all the time in the world, but that time will fade after the second season of Scandal or fifth painting. The best way to be effective is to make a plan of your time so that not only can you be prepared but rested and ready.

Summary to Plan:

Braindump all your taks into a masterlist

Divide into categories (subjects or urgences)

Grad a calendar and divide up studying into days

Start with the easiest of tasks to get the ball rolling

Unload and Refocus------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Exams are always stressful and overwhelming and maybe even more considering the current situations. In these times where you cannot seem to finish that paper or read that lecture, IT’S NOT YOUR FAULT. At some point your brain needs a break and eyes need to pull away from the blue light of the screen. Having something to focus on, to unload is a healthy way to lead back into a productive mindset.

Unload:

→ I recommend journaling. Writing things down helps make them clear and out

→ Working out is a good way but dancing is much more fun

→ Reading, not on a tablet(gives your eyes a rest) is break

Refocus:

→ Hot drinks (not necessarily coffee, but always for me)

→ Changing up your work space. Working from a desk and maybe moving to the floor (if comfy) or another table (I invested is bed desk that use everywhere in my house as a book stand).

Remind Yourself IT MATTERS---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

It can be hard to separate work and home when you're working from home. My motivation in the first couple days because it just seemed like, “work will never end”. The way to motivate and push yourself is to remind yourself that what you’re doing MATTERS. Education. Work. Hell even rest. It all matters. You don’t need to be the productivity maverick, but you can do what you can. I remind myself by baking a treat with my family or having a game night (online) with friends. Remind yourself that there’s more than the number on your transcript or in your bank account.

Good luck with your exams and with your isolation. Please message me with what you're excited to do once quarantine is lifted!