Comments on: Adventure Studying: An Unconventional New Approach to Exam Preperation http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/05/02/adventure-studying-an-unconventional-new-approach-to-exam-preperation/ Demystifying Student Success Sat, 11 Oct 2008 15:51:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2 By: The Library - Why go? What's really in there? | University Scholar http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/05/02/adventure-studying-an-unconventional-new-approach-to-exam-preperation/#comment-6737 The Library - Why go? What's really in there? | University Scholar Tue, 09 Sep 2008 14:39:44 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/05/02/adventure-studying-an-unconventional-new-approach-to-exam-preperation/#comment-6737 [...] You should always be studying in the library(or somewhere very similar), unless you are doing some Adventure Studying (which I highly [...] […] You should always be studying in the library(or somewhere very similar), unless you are doing some Adventure Studying (which I highly […]

]]> By: Study Hacks » Blog Archive » 5 + 2 Things To Try This Semester http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/05/02/adventure-studying-an-unconventional-new-approach-to-exam-preperation/#comment-6689 Study Hacks » Blog Archive » 5 + 2 Things To Try This Semester Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:18:32 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/05/02/adventure-studying-an-unconventional-new-approach-to-exam-preperation/#comment-6689 [...] Adventure Studying Just because everyone else studies in the library doesn’t mean you have to as well. The adventure studying philosophy says you should decamp to the most exotic possible places — from the beach, to the forest, to art museums. (See also this case study of adventure studying in action.) [...] […] Adventure Studying Just because everyone else studies in the library doesn’t mean you have to as well. The adventure studying philosophy says you should decamp to the most exotic possible places — from the beach, to the forest, to art museums. (See also this case study of adventure studying in action.) […]

]]> By: Playing in the Blogosphere: beplayful.org http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/05/02/adventure-studying-an-unconventional-new-approach-to-exam-preperation/#comment-5788 Playing in the Blogosphere: beplayful.org Thu, 15 May 2008 14:13:35 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/05/02/adventure-studying-an-unconventional-new-approach-to-exam-preperation/#comment-5788 [...] any students struggling with end of year deadlines, I recommend Cal Newport's recent post on Adventure Studying. If you are still in your first couple of years at university, I recommend spending a couple of [...] […] any students struggling with end of year deadlines, I recommend Cal Newport’s recent post on Adventure Studying. If you are still in your first couple of years at university, I recommend spending a couple of […]

]]> By: Study Hacks » Blog Archive » Bonus Post: An Adventure Studying Case Study http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/05/02/adventure-studying-an-unconventional-new-approach-to-exam-preperation/#comment-5761 Study Hacks » Blog Archive » Bonus Post: An Adventure Studying Case Study Tue, 13 May 2008 22:07:29 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/05/02/adventure-studying-an-unconventional-new-approach-to-exam-preperation/#comment-5761 [...] the conclusion of last week’s post about adventure studying, I asked students, who were so inclined, to share photographic evidence of their most adventurous [...] […] the conclusion of last week’s post about adventure studying, I asked students, who were so inclined, to share photographic evidence of their most adventurous […]

]]> By: Rare Hero http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/05/02/adventure-studying-an-unconventional-new-approach-to-exam-preperation/#comment-5647 Rare Hero Mon, 05 May 2008 18:25:26 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/05/02/adventure-studying-an-unconventional-new-approach-to-exam-preperation/#comment-5647 shark, funny! shark, funny!

]]> By: Study Hacks http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/05/02/adventure-studying-an-unconventional-new-approach-to-exam-preperation/#comment-5645 Study Hacks Mon, 05 May 2008 13:53:42 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/05/02/adventure-studying-an-unconventional-new-approach-to-exam-preperation/#comment-5645 @Eric: Excellent! As I might imagine, the experience is completely different when you substitute a luxury hotel or the beach for the first-floor study lounge of a library. @Eric:

Excellent! As I might imagine, the experience is completely different when you substitute a luxury hotel or the beach for the first-floor study lounge of a library.

]]> By: Study Hacks » Blog Archive » Monday Master Class: How Two Extra Hours Can Make Your Paper Two Times Better http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/05/02/adventure-studying-an-unconventional-new-approach-to-exam-preperation/#comment-5641 Study Hacks » Blog Archive » Monday Master Class: How Two Extra Hours Can Make Your Paper Two Times Better Mon, 05 May 2008 13:47:15 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/05/02/adventure-studying-an-unconventional-new-approach-to-exam-preperation/#comment-5641 [...] Allow the first, obvious thoughts — the type that fuel writing-centric papers — to come and go. Then push deeper. Keeping asking hard questions. Dig out a tiny gem of thesis that fits your personal take on the material. It doesn’t have to be brilliant. But it should be both: honest and nuanced; something you actually believe. This might take a while. Let it. Enjoy being outside and spending time with your mind. (This is a good step to combine with an adventure studying expedition.) [...] […] Allow the first, obvious thoughts — the type that fuel writing-centric papers — to come and go. Then push deeper. Keeping asking hard questions. Dig out a tiny gem of thesis that fits your personal take on the material. It doesn’t have to be brilliant. But it should be both: honest and nuanced; something you actually believe. This might take a while. Let it. Enjoy being outside and spending time with your mind. (This is a good step to combine with an adventure studying expedition.) […]

]]> By: Eric http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/05/02/adventure-studying-an-unconventional-new-approach-to-exam-preperation/#comment-5630 Eric Sun, 04 May 2008 15:33:18 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/05/02/adventure-studying-an-unconventional-new-approach-to-exam-preperation/#comment-5630 I never knew that what I was doing was adventure studying until now! My first spot was a small wooden table in the second story window of this huge house some people converted to a coffee house. I learned two languages and probably earned my undergrad degree at this table. Then I moved to Massachusetts and figured out some of my best paper writing occurs on the couches of the mezzanine level of Boston's Park Plaza hotel. My GRE vocab was learned walking along the Essex River and on the beaches of the North Shore. My best seminar paper (and now conference paper) was hatched and largely developed while riding the commuter rail in and out of Boston. Now I'm starting a PhD in the fall and looking forward to finding my new spots. Adventure studying/writing for life! Advice: By scanning your books and articles to PDF you can sit in random lobbies without looking like you're camping out to write a paper. You're no different than the business man checking his email! Not only will you blend in, but your back will thank you for not lugging books around. I never knew that what I was doing was adventure studying until now! My first spot was a small wooden table in the second story window of this huge house some people converted to a coffee house. I learned two languages and probably earned my undergrad degree at this table. Then I moved to Massachusetts and figured out some of my best paper writing occurs on the couches of the mezzanine level of Boston’s Park Plaza hotel. My GRE vocab was learned walking along the Essex River and on the beaches of the North Shore. My best seminar paper (and now conference paper) was hatched and largely developed while riding the commuter rail in and out of Boston. Now I’m starting a PhD in the fall and looking forward to finding my new spots. Adventure studying/writing for life!

Advice: By scanning your books and articles to PDF you can sit in random lobbies without looking like you’re camping out to write a paper. You’re no different than the business man checking his email! Not only will you blend in, but your back will thank you for not lugging books around.

]]> By: John Peden http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/05/02/adventure-studying-an-unconventional-new-approach-to-exam-preperation/#comment-5621 John Peden Sun, 04 May 2008 01:10:37 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/05/02/adventure-studying-an-unconventional-new-approach-to-exam-preperation/#comment-5621 I've found that groupwork suits me best for my studying (engineering and almost entirely mathematical). In traditional surroundings, there is a risk of 'subconsciously' taking yourself to worst distractions and this would certainly be avoided in unfamiliar territory. I’ve found that groupwork suits me best for my studying (engineering and almost entirely mathematical). In traditional surroundings, there is a risk of ’subconsciously’ taking yourself to worst distractions and this would certainly be avoided in unfamiliar territory.

]]> By: Study Hacks http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/05/02/adventure-studying-an-unconventional-new-approach-to-exam-preperation/#comment-5616 Study Hacks Sat, 03 May 2008 15:07:38 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/05/02/adventure-studying-an-unconventional-new-approach-to-exam-preperation/#comment-5616 @Jonny and Daisy: Excellent. You should send me a picture of one of these adventure studying expeditions -- I'll post it to inspire others. @Jonny and Daisy:

Excellent. You should send me a picture of one of these adventure studying expeditions — I’ll post it to inspire others.

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