2012 in Review
Scratches on the Notepad has seen tremendous growth this past year. This blog has been read almost 22,000 times in 2012, or …
Feeling Overwhelmed…?
It’s late September. The leaves are turning yellow, the days are getting shorter, and… you are lost in your classes. You start …
Quickie: It’s not about going to class…
I’m sorry for not blogging for such a long time! I went on an amazing trip to Europe, and with the planning, …
If your professor gives you the wrong grade…
After my last round of exams, I logged on to my school’s online portal to check my grades. There, buried among the …
Review Sessions Anyone?
Review sessions from profs or TAs are useful for revisiting tough topics, obtaining answers to difficult questions, getting a feel for what …
Quickie: Making the Most of Extra Time on an Exam
One question I get a lot goes something like this: I finish an exam with 5 or 10 minutes left. I’m really …
End of Term Reminders
Ahhh! It’s almost April! It’s hard to believe with the crappy weather, but as year comes to a close, here are some …
7 Types of Exam Markers
I recently messed up a biochem exam. During the exam viewing session, I was appalled at how many marks I lost because …
Quickie: The Toilet List
Shit happens. Ever bombed or missed an exam? Failed a course? Left your assignment at home? Got dumped? Got rejected for a …
Reader Question: How do I choose electives?
… I’m not sure what electives to take. There are lots of different requirements, I don’t know what I like, and I …