10-09-2013, 01:45 AM
UptonSinclair Wrote:There are texts that must be grappled with because the concepts are inherently difficult and there are concepts that are made difficult because a writer insists on using antiquated language out of some kind of zealotry for "the classics". There is nothing taught in outdated language that couldn't be taught in the modern vernacular.
I passionately despise pretentious academic prose.
I had a biology textbook that was way too complicated than it needed to be. I totally get your frustration. Boundless.com is a good alternative to these complicated and expensive textbooks, but of course they're getting the pants sued off of them by the major publisers.
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PrLoko-isms
Don't waste time by trying to save time. The only sure way to complete your degree is to knock out credits quickly and efficiently.
Don't let easiness bite you in the rear. Know your endgame (where you want to be) and plan backward from there. Your education is a means to an end.
Be honest professionally, socially and academically. There are people (especially little ones) who look up to you and they're going by your example.
Be proud. Whether you're an Engineer or Fast Food worker, there is honor and dignity in hard work.
Picking on people weaker than you only proves that you are a weak person.
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