Parea Learning Resource: A Beginner’s Guide to Coding
The simple, concise phrase, “Hello world!” is often the first line of code that a beginner will write in a given language. Though the idea of using sample test programs originated long ago, it is thought that the tradition of…
The Zeigarnik Effect: Improving Productivity
“One more chapter!” I would tell myself. I know I have to finish my APUSH (AP US History) notes – as much as I don’t want to. To my defense, is it really my fault that the author keeps on…
What is the Purpose of College?
From the title of this post, this is what I will be pondering today. I guess I was somewhat inspired to ponder this after reading Excellent Sheep by Alan Dershowitz (a title I’ll be referencing a bit…). I feel that…
Book Review — Born A Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood, by Trevor Noah
I first learned of Trevor Noah after seeing one of his comedy sketches online, specifically this one. However, a few months ago I read Noah’s memoir; besides knowing that Noah grew up during apartheid in South Africa, and that his…
Consistency is Greater than Perfection. Always.
This has definitely been the biggest, and probably the most important, lesson learned from my junior year of high school. It applies to almost anything, from completing schoolwork to my blog, as well; I’ll use both these contexts to elaborate…
