Liyi
Engineering, Class of 2024
5 steps to self-discipline in difficult times
Liyi, Engineering, Class of 2024 - Mar 12, 2021
I recently listened to Rob Dial’s podcast “The 5 Steps to Be More Self-Disciplined.” In the recording, Rob discusses his own journey toward self-discipline. He has some useful tips, so if you don’t have time to listen, check out my edited version.
A Little Goes A Long Way
Liyi, Engineering, Class of 2024 - Jan 25, 2022
I always tell the first years from my Orientation group that university is all about learning about ourselves and finding what makes us feel the best.
Apps for time management and notetaking
Liyi, Engineering, Class of 2024 - Jan 13, 2021
At the time, I had some agendas and a daily to-do list, but I never found my perfect way to organize. I think I’ve found it now. Recently I discovered Notion, an app you can customize to fit your scheduling needs.
Beating burnout as the semester ends
Liyi, Engineering, Class of 2024 - Dec 01, 2021
I completed my last midterm on the penultimate Friday of November. Finals are barely days away. I know that these weeks right now are the perfect ingredients for burnout and loss of motivation – we want to stay in bed all day because of the cold.
Beating your inner snooze button
Liyi, Engineering, Class of 2024 - Nov 03, 2021
I recently watched a TED Talk by Mel Robbins called “How to stop screwing yourself over.” I wanted to share some of the things I learned with you so that you can get what you really want out of your studies.
Bouncing back from a mistake
Liyi, Engineering, Class of 2024 - Oct 13, 2021
That doesn’t mean I am a perfect student. I am constantly making mistakes, just like everyone else. I felt the urge to talk about this issue after I clean forgot to submit one of my assignments; it just completely slipped my mind.
Can I Catch Up Fast?
Liyi, Engineering, Class of 2024 - Feb 10, 2022
There have been many things going on in my life: I’m busy mentoring, starting a new club, applying for internships, participating in my other non-profit organizations, and just trying to keep up with school. It’s a lot!
Choosing Work, Choosing Play
Liyi, Engineering, Class of 2024 - Sep 06, 2022
Liyi's back for another year of blogging, and she's keen to share ways she's prioritizing her time.
Clouds and Rainbows
Liyi, Engineering, Class of 2024 - Oct 12, 2022
Liyi's had some ups and downs in the last few weeks. How has she balanced work and life when she's taking 7 courses?
Cs get degrees, but what do you really want from university?
Liyi, Engineering, Class of 2024 - Dec 16, 2020
I cannot afford to drop any balls at this crucial time. That, in itself, is complicated. The pressure I feel right now is astounding, and I’m not sure how to know when to stop studying and pushing myself.
Efficient Study: Two Weeks and Counting
Liyi, Engineering, Class of 2024 - Sep 21, 2021
I find that being on campus naturally subdues my procrastination. Living on campus helps me have a study mindset that was difficult to get into when I was learning from home last year.
Exams are important, but so are you
Liyi, Engineering, Class of 2024 - Dec 10, 2021
I have five exams. After those five exams are over, I can go home and relax with my friends and family. In the time between now and that car ride back home to Guelph, I am trying my hardest to hold myself together.