Garrulous Glaahk Android Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 ...so that I can get back to the library to study. This(Spidweb) is the one place I know where I'm sure I can find people that share this feeling. Anyway, I love a good library, not that I have seen many quality ones in my life. My University library has a small window adjacent to every desk, and a moat thingy surrounding it, so in winter one can sit and watch the snow dance around in the wind on the waters surface. Other than that it's not really great, I'm sure even the Chernobyl library has a better selection of books. Please share your ideal studying location, if applicable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Balladeer Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Kitchen table @ midnight. Can't get to a proper study location at any decent time of the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Enraged Slith Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Honestly, I don't study. I'm a terrible student. I guess I do my best studying just outside the classroom a few minutes before class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Rowen Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 To study I like the fourth floor's north view out of the campus library. To grade papers I go to McDonald's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchling Cockatrice Randomizer Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 In college I used to study in my dorm's basement on a couch in front of the television. Unless there was a popular show on I could stretch out and not be disturbed. In my room, there were always students stopping by to get help. Besides the vending machines were only a few feet away when I needed a snack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyshakk Koan Mod. Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I haven't studied since like 5th grade, my grades have been improving ever since I quit. Last year band class was my lowest grade, and its 100% just for showing up. I didn't pass the AP U.S. History test though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unflappable Drayk Nicothodes Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I usually study on my bed. I tend to treat it as if I'm sitting in the middle of a larger-than-normal desk. My actual desk always has all of books and notebooks arranged in piles based off of what days the classes are on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast keira Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I don't study, but the occasional times I do homework it's either on the computer, or I move the keyboard out of the way (yay wireless). Very rarely I'll sit on the bed and do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unflappable Drayk Nicothodes Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Yeah, I mainly work on the computer too. I bring it onto my bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall A less presumptuous name. Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 A lot of people distinguish between "study" and "homework." For me, they are one and the same. I always do my homework (yeah, I'm one of those kids - deal with it), and I never find myself needing to study more. Peers of mine with similar potential levels often do far less homework, don't study, and do fine, so I guess I could do the same - I just prefer to be safe. Anyway, I do most of my homework on my desk with my computer next to me (it's a long two-piece desk with lots of space). With some types of work, such as math problems, I like to do them while watching tv earlier in the day. Most of my reading- or writing- based homework gets done late at night. Then again, my standards for late at night are 8 or 8:30 pm until 11 or 12. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk Ephesos Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 I generally preferred a nice quiet spot in the library. Or if I felt like being around people but still being productive, said library's cafe. (wishes he still had things to study) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Dantius Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 One of the great things about owning your own house is that whenever you want it to be quiet, you can make it so. Whenever I have serious work to do, I just sit down at my computer and do it- no distractions are outside my control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchling Cockatrice Lilith Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Originally Posted By: Dantius One of the great things about owning your own house is that whenever you want it to be quiet, you can make it so. unless your unprintable neighbours have an unprintable dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Dantius Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Originally Posted By: Lilith Originally Posted By: Dantius One of the great things about owning your own house is that whenever you want it to be quiet, you can make it so. unless your unprintable neighbours have an unprintable dog They had three when I moved in, all are now dead. To be frank, I don't notice much difference, they tended it stay inside most of the time. The real problem is the fact that the other neighbors have kids, who never ever shut up when I'm trying to work outside in peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchling Cockatrice Lilith Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Originally Posted By: Dantius They had three when I moved in, all are now dead. ah, good idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchling Cockatrice Aoslare Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Originally Posted By: Lilith Originally Posted By: Dantius One of the great things about owning your own house is that whenever you want it to be quiet, you can make it so. unless your unprintable neighbours have an unprintable dog This made me think of Angband with unprintable character characters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Harehunter Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 I'm in the middle of my sixth decade, and I still have to study. Every month or so, some new technology raises its painted snoot to tempt users into trying to find an application to apply to it. And who gets the dirty job of actually installing the silly thing. Your friendly neighborhood DBA. That is when I discover that under all that snoot paint is one ugly beast. The boss comes in to tell me what a neat application this 'mere user' has done with a couple months work. I should be able to install it in a week. Come to find out that those two months work were spread over six months, much of which was spent just getting to learn how to use the product. I got it installed in a week... a 80 hour week!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unflappable Drayk ĐªгŦĦ Єяŋϊε Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Originally Posted By: Lilith Originally Posted By: Dantius They had three when I moved in, all are now dead. ah, good idea i wouldn't try that with the children though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Dantius Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Originally Posted By: Darth Ernie Originally Posted By: Lilith Originally Posted By: Dantius They had three when I moved in, all are now dead. ah, good idea i wouldn't try that with the children though The children are the problem, they don't shut up when you throw dog biscuits at their faces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchling Cockatrice Randomizer Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 It gets worse when they are older and get to use power tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unflappable Drayk Death Knight Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Originally Posted By: Enraged Slith Honestly, I don't study. I'm a terrible student. I guess I do my best studying just outside the classroom a few minutes before class. I have to second that. I have a weird way about doing things in advance. I can only study something 2 days in advance to when i get tested, otherwise I wont remember it if i study any earlier. As for the summer, not the biggest fan. I can deal with the cold much better than the heat. I do get to run on the boardwalk though, which is fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk nikki. Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 I'm pretty much able to sit down anywhere and study. I found that on the bus to/from university was great for doing reading though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Enraged Slith Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Originally Posted By: Death Knight Originally Posted By: Enraged Slith Honestly, I don't study. I'm a terrible student. I guess I do my best studying just outside the classroom a few minutes before class. I have to second that. I have a weird way about doing things in advance. I can only study something 2 days in advance to when i get tested, otherwise I wont remember it if i study any earlier. I simply can't sit down and absorb information from a book, unless I'm incredibly interested in the topic. I either get antsy and wander off to do something else, or I'll fall asleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyshakk Koan Karoka Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 I only learn something if you tell me once or twice. Otherwise I'll never get it stuck in my head. FACT: The only test Karoka failed was the one he studied for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast keira Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Originally Posted By: Randomizer It gets worse when they are older and get to use power tools. Just wait until they get old enough to throw parties every time mom and dad are gone. Also, glad to know I'm not the only person who fails from studying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Rowen Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Originally Posted By: Dantius The children are the problem, they don't shut up when you throw dog biscuits at their faces. Antifreeze not working on them too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchling Cockatrice Randomizer Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Originally Posted By: Sylae Originally Posted By: Randomizer It gets worse when they are older and get to use power tools. Just wait until they get old enough to throw parties every time mom and dad are gone. I had that a few times. Once the parents rented an apartment so their kids could have parties without disturbing them. Twenty hours a day of the stereo blasting until the police finally came over excessive noise complaints. It turned out the kids were also repainting stolen bicycles in the place and never came back. The second were neighbors that cranked their stereo up so they could hear it outdoors without moving it. You know it's loud when a lawn care service crew asked for the stereo to be turned down because they couldn't hear their leaf blowers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasoned Roamer Roentgenium Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 I'm fortunate enough to not really have to do homework - my teachers let me do it in homeroom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast The Mystic Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Originally Posted By: Randomizer It gets worse when they are older and get to use power tools. What do you mean, older? Thanks to my dad's woodworking hobby, I could safely operate a drill press at the ripe old age of six. Originally Posted By: Sylae Just wait until they get old enough to throw parties every time mom and dad are gone. Fun, isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Dantius Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Originally Posted By: The Mystic Originally Posted By: Randomizer It gets worse when they are older and get to use power tools. What do you mean, older? Thanks to my dad's woodworking hobby, I could safely operate a drill press at the ripe old age of six. *applause* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Understated Ur-Drakon Sudanna Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Well, to be fair, a drill press is not exactly the most complicated piece of equipment you can find. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast The Mystic Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Which is probably one of the reasons why he let me use it in the first place. That, and my "kiddie" tools were fairly worthless, even as toys... Looking back, a short demo on the drill press would've made for a truly memorable Show & Tell, even though I didn't quite have the strength to change the bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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