Study Tip #4

When you study for a test an easy way to remember the material is to make study guides and/or study questions because when you write it out you the material gets written in your head.

Fun book recommendation

One of my favorite books that I have read was Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger. I like it because its a book about nothing. The main character hates society and hates everyone he knows, but he just complains and never does anything about it. If you like the show Seinfeld you will like this book. And its a fast reader.

5 new songs that I like!

1. 100 Resolutions--Lawrence Arms. This song makes me think of what I want to accomplish during my first year in college and doing things for me and no one else.
2. The Sound of Silence--Simon and Garfunkel. I like this song because it makes me relaxed and I love the movie The Graduate. Even with noise all around you can find silence within yourself.
3. Sutro (Heroin Jazz Mix)--Ee. I like this song because the lyrics are so sad but the beat and tone is so relaxing and upbeat. I think its funny.
4. A Better Place, A Better Time--Streetlight Manifesto. I love this song now because my favorite line is "And when you wake up everything is going to be fine, I guarantee that you'll wake in a better place and in a better time". It makes me know that everyday is new and I can start fresh everyday.
5. Bullion--Millencolin. I like this song because because of the fast beat.

Study Tip #3

Before you do your homework and study for a test, make a to-do list so you know exactly what to do and set time goals for yourself so that you do not waste time.

Study Tip #2

When writing an essay you always should start early, by researching your topic as soon as you figure it out. Instead of writing the essay all in one sitting, write a paragraph a day so that you do not stress about getting it done.

Elvis Blog and his influences

Elvis has paved the way for rock and roll because of his music and the way he presented himself on the stage. If it wasn't for Elvis people would not be as excited or enthusiastic about their music. Elvis started the new sound of rock and roll and changed America on many different aspects. He helped bring races together through his music, he took talent to a new level, and his look made him different from everyone else during that time. What made Elvis marketable and famous was his music and how he moved with the music. Elvis's hip movements caught every one's attention because it was different and was considered provocative to watch.

A musical artist that came after Elvis who took ideas and was inspired by Elvis was Micheal Jackson. When he first started doing music his songs were culturally different. If it wasn't for Elvis making it big from being different Micheal probably wouldn't have the courage to come out and be different with his music. What Micheal Jackson did that was similar to Elvis was his movements with his hips and his hands. If it wasn't for Elvis moves like that might still be considered provocative today. What also made Micheal Jackson similar to Elvis is that their clothing styles where different and everyone wanted to dress like them.

Exercise 4.5

Course #1 Cultural Geography

1. How difficult is the material? Somewhat hard but not to hard that I cannot comprehend it.
2. How well is the material presented?The material is presented pretty clearly but sometimes I get lost because we watch a lot of educational videos.
3. How intuitive or formal is the material for me? The material is in between intuitive and formal because sometimes I can related the topic to my own life and other times it just goes right over my head.

Based on my ratings I predict I will need to use the following learning strategies:

• participate as much as possible when learning the new information
• regulate my study time
• explain the information in my own terms
• think about similar ideas or concepts

Course #2 Environmental Issues

1. How difficult is the material? Somewhat easy, I have taken an environmental class so I understand most of the information.
2. How well is the material presented?The material is presented mostly unclear because it is given fast and jumps topic to topic
   
3. How intuitive or formal is the material for me? The material is pretty much intuitive for me because I understand the issues and I can clearly relate them to my own life.
   

Based on my ratings I predict I will need to use the following learning strategies:

• Think about similar ideas and concepts
• Link the information to prior knowledge
• Work out problems and exercises to "over learn" the material
• know how to regulate my study time
• know different strategies for different academic tasks