From a time-management perspective, I seem to have become a much worse student since my undergrad days.
Right now, I am on a computer in my study working on drafts of two papers simultaneously (one due tomorrow, one due Thursday). Occasionally, I am drifting back to the well-lit zone in my bedroom to do the readings on which these two papers are ostensibly based.
Peppering all of these tasks are asides in which I make note of things to discuss at tomorrow’s 350 meeting and try to schedule this week’s remaining obligations.
Author: Milan
In the spring of 2005, I graduated from the University of British Columbia with a degree in International Relations and a general focus in the area of environmental politics. In the fall of 2005, I began reading for an M.Phil in IR at Wadham College, Oxford.
Outside school, I am very interested in photography, writing, and the outdoors. I am writing this blog to keep in touch with friends and family around the world, provide a more personal view of graduate student life in Oxford, and pass on some lessons I've learned here.
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I think that it is a natural trend. As we get older, our lives become filled with multiple obligations and interests and it becomes increasingly difficult to focus on a single task. You have better concentration than anyone I know, but I believe you when you say that it is hard. The ability to multi-task is a valuable skill.
After ten straight hours of non-stop grading, I now need to read the following and write a 5-7 page paper on them by noon tomorrow:
The notes from yesterday’s Toronto350.org termly general meeting are now online, as well.