Library must be the hottest place during reading week, and this is also the only time. (necessary and sufficient condition....)

 

Even I have been to Central Library for only once during this hot time throughout my 3 years, I can clearly recall the environment, just like a hotpot, in my view, so many people, so much noise, not at all a place for study. In comparison, Science and HSSML are much better. I went to HSSML a few times quite a few times these days, and feel pleasant inside. However, I just decide to go to Science today, as I have not been there for a long time.

 

It just turned out to be very different from what I see in HSSML even 1 day ago. Most desks were occupied, by things from books, notes, laptops, clothes, etc.The rest remained empty only because there were no chairs around. I walked for 2 rounds, but had to decided to go to math lab. Fortunately, on the way, I met a few friends and they offered me one place. I feel so pity for myself, as I also woke up early this morning, but just went back and had a second sleep until 12. I was not the only late bird. From time to time, a few people came and went away. Should I have laughed at them?

 

Anyway, the final result seems good. And it is almost the longest time I spent in library, from 1pm to 9:30pm, except 1 hour back to hall for dinner and refreshment. It is just so tiring, but efficient. I guess that is the good thing that the library can provide, compare to dorm. Maybe it is due the air-con, which prevents sleepiness to some extent. Or it is so far away that makes people, at least me to think worthy only if I study hard there. For whatever reason, library becomes the hottest place for studying, during and only during reading week.

 

The only conclusion is I must get up early tomorrow and take a good position!

 

 

It s a long time since my last project based presentation. In fact, I don't think I had anyone before in my university life. The Bridging course one is already covered by so much dust of memories.

 

Maybe that s the reason for those mistakes here and there. Let me just make a bit note, as a remark, or for future.

 

Start from something simple, layout.

1. A good background is a necessity.
2. Agenda for a good overview
3. Hyperlinks to every part

 

Then part of presentation

1. Time control. This is a serious lesson. If we have no time, we can present nothing even we did an excellent job.
2. Transition between presenters.
3. Introduction and conclusion are important. Another lesson this time, it is 90% my mistake
4. All in all, we should have practice beforehand. We under-estimated our problems.

 

Finally the project part

1. Focus is a must. Must have a single obvious thesis. And thus topic choice affects.
2. Overall impression, layout, and the flow. The report is important, but I doubt that others would go into details to every single word.
3. Too many calculation steps, distracting the result. We should have stronger viewpoints, with more analysis and support.
4. Quote and comment on the references. They can be used for compare and contrast.

 

Some serious mistakes I made

1. Right from the beginning, the choice of the topic came out all in a hurry. Everything should have been done much earlier, with more detailed research and consultation from Prof.
2. Another timing problem on formulating the thesis, content and whole flow of the project. A detailed agenda should be made and FOLLOWED. Just don’t expect to be perfect at first, which is simply impossible.
3. Motivation and determination. Just too often that you should bring the project forward, progressing on the path. It is difficult as everyone is busy with this and that. I myself deviated from the project quite a bit.
4. Assignment the right person in the part is important. Everyone has their own strength, interest, etc. Do not compromise too much.

 

There might be more lessons, but I am just too sleepy to recall any more right now. I am not that concerned about the result, since it is already finished. I just hope that in the next semester, I can do better.

 

昨晚12点睡，3点起了，然后和某同学开始闲聊，边写masterlist的letter。

完了就6点了，和同学吃早饭。准备去biz，结果一看没车，想起今天是good friday，真为坐在车站那两个人悲哀，起码还有半个多小时呢！

回家看书，为了精神振奋，冲了一杯咖啡，nes－gold，那个味道香啊，偏偏我还加多……后果很严重。

 

等到九点，喝完咖啡去biz，没想到居然看了一会就睡着了，15分钟左右醒来。继续。发现一个问题：canteen不开，无奈，只好回pgp吃饭。

中间找paper怎么也找不到，郁闷。出门顺便看了下关门时间，4：30。

 

人开始有点飘了，精神超好，四肢发软，感觉想打架，或者是被打……

吃完，和yyh说要去踢球，5点多。计划一下，发现怎么坐车都坐不来，超不爽。

 

回家。最近心常跳。（废话……）估计出门不利。忌出门，忌paper，忌test，忌essay，忌project，忌考试，忌面试……

继续看corporate finance，总算要看完了，因为马上要考试了。

虽然一点不困，但心一直跳——充分证明了咖啡的作用！——不知怎么就睡了。

 

睡觉误事，这是天理！没去library，没去踢球，我ft！我真想打我自己一顿。

关键时刻，怎能睡觉！！！

 

晚上打篮球，减肥。看电影，乱世佳人。一样不看书，为什么要对朋友说不呢？

 

压力，一定要战胜你！一定要战胜自己！

 

PS：流水一篇，飘飘荡荡，何时靠岸。昂起头，继续前行的路。