Performance-Enhancing Drugs
The January exams are this week, and I make attempt two at the algebra qualification exam on Wednesday. In order to study, I've been going through past quals and doing at least the minimum number of problems, but at least doing as much as I can.
In order to keep on task, I've been utilizing several forms of caffeine and isolation. I brought only some scratch paper, my iPod, textbooks, and calculator up to the lounge. Leaving the computer behind was important. But also, I brought my thermos of coffee and my caffeinated mints. This isn't such a shocking idea, as mathematicians have required extra help to stay alert before.
For a four-hour exam, I'll need to monitor my diet and rest from now until then. This marathon math session will be painful enough because of the exam.
1 Comments:
My wife is going to start doing Prelims this summer... There is no value in that statement, it's just for you to have.
Also: Drinking large amounts of caffeine isn't a good idea. Actually, consuming large amounts of caffeine in any format isn't a good idea. I say this because it's a diauretic, so you'll get mad dehydrated, and also because it's just really horrid for you. Caffeine is a harsh CNS stimulant, if you want something to help you focus I suggest finding a sympathetic doctor to give you a Ritalin prescription. It's way less bad for you, and less addictive.
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