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Where do you guys study?
jaymasonman13
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I'm curious as to whether or not it is worth investing in a desk/study space in my home.
Wondering where you guys study for the LSAT? At home? or do you go to a library?
Also, if you study at home, how is your study space set up?
Wondering where you guys study for the LSAT? At home? or do you go to a library?
Also, if you study at home, how is your study space set up?
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This is a bit off topic, but I like to always switch up my surrounding environment, whether it be lighting, temperature, or sound. At times, I bring in a heavy amount of background noise, for example. And in other instances, I try to PT during deadening silence.
Awesome! I am definitely going to try this when I begin Pt'ing. I was also planning on taking a few PTs at a library or something with moderate noise so I get a feel for what that is like.
And I went to the library in light of that position, because I figured doing so would mess with my mind a bit (as will going to the actual test center on test day) and it would almost inevitably require that I control my anger, while attempting to drown out some doofus practically shouting to the librarian about his favorite James Bond, Godzilla, and King Kong movies; or the small children crying because they weren't allowed to check out a video game.
You may very well run across some people going a little crazy with the foot-tapping, for example, so I found it helpful to get annoyed beforehand, so on test day, I can look back at the instances where I was able to get over annoyances.
I do recommend getting a desk to study at home. I personally feel a lot more productive at home, but, hey, that is just me. I think it also helps to have like a go to place at a go to time for LSAT prep. Really helps with instilling good study habits.
I actually got them both for pretty cheap from Target.
http://www.target.com/p/threshold-mixed-material-desk/-/A-17314851
http://www.target.com/p/room-essentials-office-chair-upholstered-grey-linen/-/A-15732148
I think all together both chair and desk were under $200 bucks. Can't beat it!
Though, you may want to check out craigslist and see if you can score one for cheaper. There are always people moving who sell their furniture for the low
Any other must haves you would advise I buy for my prepping?
Dope! I think if you use a credit card there is some incentive (additional money off?) I know Target always has cool deals like that.
Uhhh...must haves... The 7Sage course, lol. Good pencils (I like the Staedtler Noricas), a good sharpener (I like the Palomino Blackwing long point sharpener ---- it really does make a difference! Longer point = longer life!) And get yo' self a good damn eraser. I think I bought a pack of the Staedtler Mars ones. Other thank that, hmmm... maybe a specialized LSAT watch, but that isn't a must have at all. You can use any analogue watch for the official LSAT, but I recommend getting acclimated to using one so on test day it is second nature.
And a positive attitude --- that is my must have
And 7Sage is a must! I think you are the one who recommended 7Sage and this forum to me from TLS when I pm'd you on there a couple weeks ago. You told me to say away from the LSAT for dummies book I was considering lmfao.
Thanks for all your help. I will be in touch Barack
Hehe
Haha. I do think a good pencil is worth it though. The Noricas are reasonably priced too. I picked up 72 for $25 bucks or something like that. I think Staples had the best price for 'em. And the long point sharpener will make any pencil better, or at least last longer.
Oh yeah! Lol. I totally remember that now. Totally stay away from those books. The worst I've ever seen (And I own a copy) is Barron's Pass Key To the LSAT ... It makes LSAT for Dummies look like ..... idk.... The LSAT Trainer (another recommendation I think we talked about)
LMAO! Barack O'Drama at your service
Depending on if I feel like getting out of sweat pants and brushing my hair I will go to the university in my city and study in a library just for a change of scenery.
I think the main thing is to have some variety - because your test centre will not be like home.
Good luck
It is nice finally having a study spot again. I moved about 3 weeks ago, and for a week I had no where to study. So I was kind of just studying at work, lol. I finally got around to setting up my office space, so now all is well again!
No, that one is from Target. It is funny you mention that though because the old one I had was an "Icke" Desk from Ikea and was basically the exact same thing. The only difference was the desk was white instead of natural finish. Is that the one you have?
I actually tried to buy a new one, but the Ikea closest to my house told me they don't have them anymore... I was bummed. Luckily I found this one at Target for around the same price.
No it was super easy to assemble and I'm not very good at assembling things, lol. You basically just screw the legs into the bottom of the desk. The entire unboxing and assembly took less than 25 minutes.
I like it a lot. I mean it is essentially the same desk I had from undergrad so I've grown quite fond of it. My favorite part is that it has AC plugs and USB ports built in. Super convenient.