Best Way to Learn
Effective Learning Strategies
- Break lectures into 1-hour blocks with short breaks.
- Professors summarize 5 key sections and main points at the end of the lecture.
- Students write a 10-minute summary for class participation.
Insights & Reflections
- “Is the best really what you need, or is ‘good enough’ the right solution?”
- Hybrid teaching approaches combining practical and theoretical knowledge (e.g., Waterloo trimester system).
Personal Notes
- Reach out to Liam and others for collaboration or guidance.
- Send thank-you voice messages to Prof. Wright and Prof. Wolf.
Service Learning
Key Points
- Contacts:
- Lisa Dinsmore, Associate Director - Honors Program Liaison.
- Events:
- Undergraduate Research Day: April 19th.
- Honors Program Medal Ceremony: May 17th.
- Scholarships:
- Freeman Asia Scholarship applications and essays.
Life on Parole
Reflections
- Data alone cannot foster empathy.
- The prison industrial complex incentivizes prisoner exploitation (e.g., metal fabrication, farming, license plates).
- “Life is the sum of the choices you make.”
Actionable Ideas
- Develop EconLinked.org to connect citizens with relatable insights into taxes and public spending.
- Build tools for recurring bill splitting with friends.
- Explore personal finance education as a bridge between politicians and the public.
Inspirational Quote
“I was always looking outside myself for strength and confidence, but it comes from within. It is there all the time.” — Anna Freud
Resources & Tools
- Research Tools: Finviz, Wharton Research Data Services, CapIQ.
- Focus areas for improvement:
- Financial literacy education.
- Building trust and connections in professional relationships.