Arnaldo Pomodoro

spend an hour on a single topic trying to memorize every tiny detail. It did not take me long to realize that there were not enough hours in the day for that. Instead of trying to memorize everything I had to find ways to really learn the information so that I could retain more and be able to reason through concepts better. I stopped making flashcards because it was not the most efficient method to help me retain the information I needed to know in the amount of time that I had to learn it. What had proved efficient and effective in my studies were repetition, teaching others, and drawing things out. I made great improvement in time management and scheduling throughout the semester. Pre-reading for classes on Sundays and implementing the Pomodoro Technique improved my focus. Instead of socializing in Anatomy Lab, I began utilizing my time wisely by quizzing myself on the structures I found or preparing for the week’s TBL. Another area I strived to improve was my critical thinking skills. I used to go in to tests believing that I knew the information, but then had trouble answering the questions that were being asked of me. The amount of time I spent figuring out what the question was looking for and having to combine concepts to choose the correct answer played a large part in this. I adjusted by looking up higher-level practice questions and joining classmates to quiz one another. Once realizing my anxiety and ADHD was affecting my testing performance, I sought help to…

their time in various ways. Some are effective as standalone while others will need to be used in conjunction with other software or hardware to achieve desired results. A simple strategy is to create a To-Do list, but this have limitations and time management apps help one to be more organized, productive and to make better use of the day. There is a variety of time management tools with varying capabilities, this could be online, offline, standalone, mobile, network based, freeware or paid…

the library. The opposite side of the building does not have the same shading, but it includes a different type of shading on top of the windows that is mostly horizontal and made of metal. This shading, however, does not make a movement as interesting as the other side. Besides the windows, the library includes other forms of light inside. The columns inside have light on top of them to illuminate the reading areas, and the desks also have their own light source. The more general areas…