by Ruth Bomar | Jan 27, 2014 | Blog, My PhD Journey or How to study like a pro
As a doctoral student, I am a professional student. I study “ad nauseum.” That is whenever someone texts me and asks me what I’m doing the answer is usually “Studying.” So here I am making a video blog about how I study. I hope you can...
by Ruth Bomar | Jan 22, 2014 | Study Routines
Who wants to read a blog entry about routines? Routines sound so well, you know, so routine. Please hear me out. A routine can really come in handy when the semester gets hectic (you know this will happen) and stress levels increase. Here’s what I mean. A...
by Ruth Bomar | Jan 9, 2014 | Blog
This is a note I received in December. It warmed my heart to see my student reach her goal. Graduation is the goal of every college student. But how do you get from freshman orientation to your mortar board and tassel? I’ll tell you. Set goals. ...
by Ruth Bomar | Dec 27, 2013 | Books I'm Reading
Charles Duhigg analyzes what comprises a habit. Something as simple as eating a cookie every afternoon at 3:30. He looks at cues and rewards; being part of a group and beliefs; use of will-power and making self-control automatic. In understanding how habits are built...
by Ruth Bomar | Dec 10, 2013 | Blog
Studying for finals requires stamina. Here are some steps to follow to increase your mental stamina. Make the decision that you will study. Don’t think about anything else but your topic for studying. If your mind starts to wander, study standing up. Study doing...
