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I was talking to my brother who wrote the GMAT last year, and he said he cannot study anywhere else but his room. He locked himself in there for weeks when he was studying. I like studying at my desk at home too, but I get crazy cabin fever and end up going a little nutty. You can tell when I've been inside for too long -- my skin gets all pale and translucent lol. I tend to study in places that force me to look presentable - i.e. a nice cafe (instead of being at home in PJs all day which usually results in me feeling kinda gross).
Where is your favourite place to study? Cafe? Library? Home? Rented office space? Just curious to see how everyone else approaches their LSAT studies :)
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A park bench with desk under a shade in a nice neighborhood with low foot traffic does wonders for me when I’ve grown tired of my study spots.
@tristandesinor505 said:
I used to only be able to study at Starbucks ... I'm one of those people needs a little noise and visuals when I study and our apartment was too small for me to carve out a space of my own. But now that we've moved to a larger space, we have a dedicated office that I use. I really miss my Starbucks sessions (again noise and visuals) but I always feel guilty if I don't buy anything while I'm studying and those $5 coffees were adding up!
I like the idea of a college library that some people mentioned. I may try that since there are so many colleges in the area.
Lol I always go there but never buy anything.
I've never understood how people sit outside with their laptops and study. The glare from the sun is just too overwhelming. There's also just a lot of places that feel incredibly uncomfortable and I don't understand how people study for hours criss cross apple sauce. I can't emphasis enough how much I hate sitting down, but when I have too I really like the bottom floor of my university's main library.
@cmarolda1791 said:
@jhaldy10325 said:
@katieshuter1737 said:
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2a/D_B_Weldon_Library_University_of_Western_Ontario_1.jpg
This is an architectural style known as brutalism. Very popular in the 70's. Wonder why they call it that?
I believe there were a couple of reasons why. First, it's the 'honest' and minimalist nature of the architecture itself - the brutalist approach was essentially was about stripping off any unnecessary flourishes and rather 'showing off' of the materials from which the building was made - concrete, rough surfacing, etc. Secondly, part of the rationale behind the appellation was derived from the economic times it coincided with - several countries were crawling out of economic depression + the horrors of WWII, so they sought inexpensive construction methods as means to reinvest in their economies. In this sense, it was the 'brutal' times that created a demand for minimalist architecture and provided a cost-effective strategy to invest in infrastructure - ergo being a symbol of hope.
Also, if I recall correctly, the style is named after the french term béton brut, which just means raw concrete!
~procrastination station~
@cmarolda1791 said:
@jhaldy10325 said:
@cmarolda1791 said:
@jhaldy10325 said:
@katieshuter1737 said:
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2a/D_B_Weldon_Library_University_of_Western_Ontario_1.jpg
This is an architectural style known as brutalism. Very popular in the 70's. Wonder why they call it that?
I believe there were a couple of reasons why. First, it's the 'honest' and minimalist nature of the architecture itself - the brutalist approach was essentially was about stripping off any unnecessary flourishes and rather 'showing off' of the materials from which the building was made - concrete, rough surfacing, etc. Secondly, part of the rationale behind the appellation was derived from the economic times it coincided with - several countries were crawling out of economic depression + the horrors of WWII, so they sought inexpensive construction methods as means to reinvest in their economies. In this sense, it was the 'brutal' times that created a demand for minimalist architecture and provided a cost-effective strategy to invest in infrastructure - ergo being a symbol of hope.
The author of this passage would be most likely to agree with witch of the following?
A.) Brutalism was the only way a government could create hope for it citizens.
B.) After WWII people needed symbols of hope.
C.) Countries after WWII tried to find ways to reinvest in their economies.
D.) Brutalism, unlike Victorian architecture, was designed to show off.
E.) Judical Candor.
At work rn and I just LOLed rather loud. Lost it at AC E.
Lol I too am at work, and currently fairly bored if you can not tell!
@jhaldy10325 said:
@cmarolda1791 said:
@jhaldy10325 said:
@katieshuter1737 said:
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2a/D_B_Weldon_Library_University_of_Western_Ontario_1.jpg
This is an architectural style known as brutalism. Very popular in the 70's. Wonder why they call it that?
I believe there were a couple of reasons why. First, it's the 'honest' and minimalist nature of the architecture itself - the brutalist approach was essentially was about stripping off any unnecessary flourishes and rather 'showing off' of the materials from which the building was made - concrete, rough surfacing, etc. Secondly, part of the rationale behind the appellation was derived from the economic times it coincided with - several countries were crawling out of economic depression + the horrors of WWII, so they sought inexpensive construction methods as means to reinvest in their economies. In this sense, it was the 'brutal' times that created a demand for minimalist architecture and provided a cost-effective strategy to invest in infrastructure - ergo being a symbol of hope.
The author of this passage would be most likely to agree with witch of the following?
A.) Brutalism was the only way a government could create hope for it citizens.
B.) After WWII people needed symbols of hope.
C.) Countries after WWII tried to find ways to reinvest in their economies.
D.) Brutalism, unlike Victorian architecture, was designed to show off.
E.) Judical Candor.
At work rn and I just LOLed rather loud. Lost it at AC E.
@cmarolda1791 said:
@jhaldy10325 said:
@katieshuter1737 said:
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2a/D_B_Weldon_Library_University_of_Western_Ontario_1.jpg
This is an architectural style known as brutalism. Very popular in the 70's. Wonder why they call it that?
I believe there were a couple of reasons why. First, it's the 'honest' and minimalist nature of the architecture itself - the brutalist approach was essentially was about stripping off any unnecessary flourishes and rather 'showing off' of the materials from which the building was made - concrete, rough surfacing, etc. Secondly, part of the rationale behind the appellation was derived from the economic times it coincided with - several countries were crawling out of economic depression + the horrors of WWII, so they sought inexpensive construction methods as means to reinvest in their economies. In this sense, it was the 'brutal' times that created a demand for minimalist architecture and provided a cost-effective strategy to invest in infrastructure - ergo being a symbol of hope.
The author of this passage would be most likely to agree with witch of the following?
A.) Brutalism was the only way a government could create hope for it citizens.
B.) After WWII people needed symbols of hope.
C.) Countries after WWII tried to find ways to reinvest in their economies.
D.) Brutalism, unlike Victorian architecture, was designed to show off.
E.) Judical Candor.
@jhaldy10325 said:
@katieshuter1737 said:
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2a/D_B_Weldon_Library_University_of_Western_Ontario_1.jpg
This is an architectural style known as brutalism. Very popular in the 70's. Wonder why they call it that?
I believe there were a couple of reasons why. First, it's the 'honest' and minimalist nature of the architecture itself - the brutalist approach was essentially was about stripping off any unnecessary flourishes and rather 'showing off' of the materials from which the building was made (concrete, rough surfacing, etc). Secondly, part of the rationale behind the appellation was derived from the economic times it coincided with - several countries were crawling out of economic depression + the horrors of WWII, so they sought inexpensive construction methods as means to reinvest in their economies. In this sense, it was the 'brutal' times that created a demand for minimalist architecture and provided a cost-effective strategy to invest in infrastructure - ergo being a symbol of hope.
@mreyes2607479 said:
Hello everybody!! this is my first time commenting in the blog.. I love to study in the University library in the "quite zone" because I cannot get distracted with anything. I CANNOT study at home because I start doing other things and I eat a lot hahaha... nothing better than to be in a place where everybody is studying..
Welcome to the discussion page!! :smile: and I feel you on the eating thing.... I'll be 15lbs heavier by the time the December LSAT rolls around!
Hello everybody!! this is my first time commenting in the blog.. I love to study in the University library in the "quite zone" because I cannot get distracted with anything. I CANNOT study at home because I start doing other things and I eat a lot hahaha... nothing better than to be in a place where everybody is studying..
Studying at home/dorm is the best way to go, but nonetheless I still get distracted (slightly worried that I might have ADHD lol). I saved up for Sony's MDR-1000x and it was the best decision of my life. The noise-cancelling works wonders for me thus increasing my ability to focus on PT.
My law school library!!
I CANNOT study at home. I hop from coffee shop to coffee shop :) I'm at a coffee shop to study every single day. Occasionally I'll go to a library but sometimes they can just get too quiet for me.
Library for sure. I need a sterile cell of a room with a no.2 pencil, my notebook, printed out LR questions, Ipad (for the explanations), and noise cancelling headphones then 3-4 hours fly by. I go to Starbucks time to time to train myself to focus in chaos.
@katieshuter1737 hahaha...watch her start talking about your future child's birth certificate. Yeah.. I get distracted a lot.. I find myself doing stupid stuff.... organizing the desk all of sudden... talking to my pets...
law school library.
I used to only be able to study at Starbucks ... I'm one of those people needs a little noise and visuals when I study and our apartment was too small for me to carve out a space of my own. But now that we've moved to a larger space, we have a dedicated office that I use. I really miss my Starbucks sessions (again noise and visuals) but I always feel guilty if I don't buy anything while I'm studying and those $5 coffees were adding up!
I like the idea of a college library that some people mentioned. I may try that since there are so many colleges in the area.
I have a desk and a couch in my room so I lock myself in there and study. My room looks like a library with a bed. I get too distracted at the library and I spend way too much money on snacks at the cafe. I eat at home.
@uhinberg359 said:
@71888 said:
@uhinberg359 said:
@jhaldy10325 said:
@uhinberg359 said:
Ah . . . that explains the detailed knowledge of coffee brewing that you demonstrated in another post.
Yeah, I know my stuff, haha. Voted Best Barista in the Pine Belt for four years. #hubcity #barista #coffeeordie
Don't want to hijack this thread and turn it into another coffee thread, but I can't help but asking: @jhaldy10325 Have you tried kopi luwak?
kopi luwak is terrible read about it - civets are kept in cages and force fed cherries; from an animal right's perspective it is abhorrent
I've never tasted it, nor was I advocating for drinking it.
I wasn't insinuating either just chiming in since I came across that question in the curriculum the other day and looked into it ! :)
@71888 said:
@uhinberg359 said:
@jhaldy10325 said:
@uhinberg359 said:
Ah . . . that explains the detailed knowledge of coffee brewing that you demonstrated in another post.
Yeah, I know my stuff, haha. Voted Best Barista in the Pine Belt for four years. #hubcity #barista #coffeeordie
Don't want to hijack this thread and turn it into another coffee thread, but I can't help but asking: @jhaldy10325 Have you tried kopi luwak?
kopi luwak is terrible read about it - civets are kept in cages and force fed cherries; from an animal right's perspective it is abhorrent
I've never tasted it, nor was I advocating for drinking it.
I like to study at home. I can't study in a public place because I'm nosy and love to people watch.
@uhinberg359 said:
@jhaldy10325 said:
@uhinberg359 said:
Ah . . . that explains the detailed knowledge of coffee brewing that you demonstrated in another post.
Yeah, I know my stuff, haha. Voted Best Barista in the Pine Belt for four years. #hubcity #barista #coffeeordie
Don't want to hijack this thread and turn it into another coffee thread, but I can't help but asking: @jhaldy10325 Have you tried kopi luwak?
kopi luwak is terrible read about it - civets are kept in cages and force fed cherries; from an animal right's perspective it is abhorrent
@jhaldy10325 said:
Soooo Folgers is the best coffee brand and there is no arguing it then?
https://i.pinimg.com/236x/d8/24/8d/d8248dd31a1afeb7a5612c799139a169--folgers-coffee-madison-avenue.jpg
Hard to beat. On the last batch I had, I was picking up on notes of burnt hair, wet cardboard, and clown tears. An excellent crop.
@uhinberg359 said:
Don't want to hijack this thread and turn it into another coffee thread, but I can't help but asking: @jhaldy10325 Have you tried kopi luwak?
Yep. I don't get the big deal honestly. Some have hypothesized that the reason it was long considered so superior is because the civets only eat ripe cherries, making them a good source of quality control compared to large scale commercial farmers. This makes a lot of sense to me, and I now exclusively drink coffee from discriminating farmers that doesn't need to be picked out of monkey poop.
At my alma maters library. I can't study at home. It's wayyy too distracting. Plus I like to distinguish atmospheres. My apartment is for fun, the library is for work. Airplane mode on my phone for 4 hours and I'm ready to go.
I'm one of the homers for sure. I get too agitated at the stupidity of most of the people in public and I think that would be a detriment to my studying. I have a dog that provides enough distractions to simulate test day, so I'd rather her annoy me and be comfy at home than get pissed off at strangers that I can't do anything about.
Also, lol @ that library. What an awful environment.