Impulsively Creative, Chronically Bored: Navigating Academia as an ADHD Girlie

Punnya Kalapurakkel • October 29, 2024

I have always thought of myself as a decent student. While I was certainly never the girl with color-coded notes, assignment spreadsheets, or pre-planned study schedules, I knew how to work hard. I was intimately familiar with my own capabilities, and I knew that I could walk away with a grade that I was happy with if I applied enough effort when necessary. And for all intents and purposes, this system worked well … for high-school me.

Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Week of Dec. 3

Opinions • December 4, 2023

After months of late-night exam cramming and essay writing, the last week of classes is here. While saying goodbye to our favorite professors is bittersweet, we are all ready to leave behind the surface-level small talk with classmates and hurried walks to 9 a.m. classes, if only for a month.

Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Week of April 30

Opinions • April 30, 2023

This summer, keep us in mind and do your own little TUTD activity—acknowledge the bad but continue to look for the good, every week.

Less Is More: The Law of Diminishing Marginal Returns

Pat Connell • March 27, 2023

It’s a principle we can apply to anything, including studying. Just because it is an economics principle doesn’t mean it is exclusive to economics. Eventually, there comes a point where we lose focus—where there is nothing more we can possibly do.

Busy as a Bee

Alli Hargrove • February 25, 2023

I’m sure you have heard the saying “busy as a bee.” But have you ever stopped to think about what it really means?

Harvard Startup Makes Tutoring Part of the Sharing Economy

Juan Olavarria • February 17, 2016

Midterm season is upon us, but Quickhelp offers personalized in-person tutoring services for any subject on demand.

Orgo (Not) Made Simple: Learning About Ourselves By Studying The Sciences

Kayla Fernando • December 7, 2015

Life, studying, and organic chemistry.

TU / TD: Goodbye, For Now

TU/TD • December 10, 2014

We just got here, but now we have to take a month break. Do not worry, though. We will be back.

The Ethics Of Adderall

Kristy Barnes • December 8, 2014

Adderall posses great benefits, but is ultimately an unethical tool to study with.

Textbook Pricing Is Unfair For Students

Mike Pescuma • September 14, 2014

The current system of textbook is unaffordable for many students, leaving them unprepared. Students and professors should take a stand against the industry's pricing model.

O’Neill Library Replaces Bapst As Late Night Study Space

Eleanor Hildebrandt • September 4, 2014

The main room of Bapst Library has been replaced by O’Neill Library as the 24/5 study space for students since classes started at Boston College.