Z's Myth-folklore Blog

 Both from experience, as well as reading the provided articles, I have learned a lot about time management. I have learned to prepare for the unexpected, to make my schedule and overall plans for tackling work over a period of time both variable and prepared for change. This basically means that since anything can happen at any times (surprise plans, sudden time constraints, not being able to finish scheduled workload), you should leave yourself extra room, or, in other words - underestimate what you can do - ultimately allowing you to be prepared for change. I used to keep checklists, but by reading  The Psychology of Checklists  I am prompted to do so once again, because of how much I learned that just checking a task off a sheet can motivate you to keep working, as well as to satisfy and visualize how much work you really have done. I believe my biggest time challenge will be distributing time for a schedule for all of my classes as all of my classes are upper divisio...

 I have a decent amount experience using the tools mentioned. I usually find less practical means edit things such as my images, but it is nice to know that I can use easily accessible browser editing tools in order to make the process for my blogging throughout the semester easier, and I will surely take advantage of this. I have only taken one other online class, which was Calculus I, and it was no where nearly as well-structured as this class is. Obviously, there was not a need to blog my learning throughout calculus, but the overall way in which the class tests your learning is much different, and in my opinion, much better. Other classes that are not online do not have an online focus, so they are also a lot less organized online and much more focused for in-class learning. They usually depend on you purchasing a subscription that comes organized (Connect, masteringphysics) and is rarely influenced by the professors themselves. I do not personally have very many tips I can len...

I am a returning student, so I am mostly aware of how this class is set up. Reflecting on my previous semester with this type of asynchronous schedule, I have really learned to appreciate the approach to this type of class. It comes with responsibility of doing your assignments without being told to (such as being reminded in class, for example) and learning how to set up your schedule.  Additionally, the class is set up in a way that it is forgiving, that is, it provides extra credit assignments and grace periods for you to be able to be flexible in completing your assignments, which is great. I will probably do what I did last semester, which is stick to my schedule that I made, and to stray away it as less as possible to ensure I can complete all my assignments correctly and on time! :-) Completing my assignments on time

 Before today, I had neither heard of Carol Dweck, nor the "growth mindset." The spectrum I see myself on for the growth mindset is that of wanting to improve, more than worrying too much about a grade. Due to anxiety that I usually get from pushing myself, I still do worry about my grades, if I did poorly, and I feel like I have failed, but I have more often began to believe that is the result of the system, as mentioned by Carol Dweck. This system would be that of "failing" a student rather than showing that they just have not gotten there "yet." Surprisingly, I can only find examples of this mindset for myself in academia, and not outside of it. I have learned that my mindset both towards and the way I learn changes a lot in a small amount of time. Whether it be my interest toward subjects and the idea of learning, or the way I learn, I have improved a great deal since the beginning of my undergrad. My biggest challenges to this day, however, are pleasi...

 Hello, I am Z! My real name is Zohaib, but I go more often by Z. I am majoring in microbiology, and I am also pre-medicine. The coolest thing about my major is being able to see and learn about the unseeable - that is, until we see them under a microscope. It fascinates me how many roles microorganisms play and how large and diverse the microbial world is, and, of course, how much they affect us. The best class I took last semester was probably molecular biology class. My biggest accomplishments last semester was being able to take on a very tough semester and doing well. I did not do very much over the break; I met with some friends for food and to hang out, but most of my break was dedicated to studying for, and taking, the MCAT, the medical school entrance exam for when I apply this Spring. My favorite book series was  The Hunger Games , and my favorite movie is between  The Arrival  and  Interstellar . The best movie I have seen recently, however, has to be...

1.  Ghost Stories The topic of this storybook is one that I am extremely familiar with. One of my favorite topics in the realm of mythology is most definitely scary, thrilling stories. This storybook that has a ghost stories theme really caught my attention when I was browsing the list of storybooks, and the individual stories themselves really reassured me that I chose an interesting storybook. The introduction of the storybook was marvelous. The author used first person storytelling, which made it seem like I was the one there when they were describing a creepy setting. It made me want to read all of the stories right at that moment. The length was just right, and the creepy image provided also propelled my interest for it forward. The design fits well with the theme, as it is monotonous and dark, perfect for a ghost stories theme. 2. Learning to Live The topic of this storybook caught my attention, as I was not too sure if I would be familiar with it or not. It prompted my curio...

  My favorite place is Hawaii - as I have always admired the seas and overall nature of the place. It is a combination of my interest: animals, volcanoes, seas, and much more. The climate is wonderful most of the year and I enjoy learning about their traditions as well. Source Psst... this is a copy-over from my previous blog, just incase it seems familiar!

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