Today, students are bombarded by numerous academic tasks required to successfully graduate from university and get a degree. That is why the time has become a valuable resource, which students cannot waste. Many of them believe that studying is either reading the textbook multiple times or reading a chapter and making notes to summarize it in their own note format. Both approaches are probably the most ineffective ways to study since students are only asked about 30% of the subject in their exams. But how to prepare for actual exams if reading textbooks over and over again and making notes is not relevant? To find an answer to this question, you need to understand that studying is not subject practice....
The statutes disappeared the same way they appeared, in an instant. While they were on Earth, they caused confusion and destruction without ever lifting a finger. Well, that's not exactly true. Part of their impact was the untimely death of April May: a young woman who stumbled into their path and named them the Carls, gaining viral fame and putting herself in the middle of an avalanche of conspiracy theories.Now, the world is as confused as ever. Andy has picked up April's mantle of fame, speaking at conferences and online about the world post-Carls; Maya, ravaged by grief, begins to follow a string of mysteries that she is convinced will lead her to April; and Miranda infiltrates a new scientific...
It’s National Intern Day, and we’re celebrating our interns – both past and present! It’s been eight years since we hosted Duolingo’s first interns at our headquarters in Pittsburgh, PA. The cohort in 2012 was small, with only a few interns on our Software Engineering and Design teams. As Duolingo has grown, so has our internship program – reaching 29 interns across five functions this year. From the beginning, our interns have done impactful work and have even grown with the company, like our first Design Intern who became our Chief Product Designer (more on that below!). We value ideas over hierarchy, meaning that our interns spend the summer lending their perspectives and working on projects that directly impact our...
These are challenging times, and we all are seeking ways to relieve our stress. This is especially true for those of us over 60, since our risk of serious coronavirus repercussions is very high. The pandemic has caused us stress at the local, national, and global level. We are distanced and emotional about the future, and on and on. So, we are always seeking ways to lower our stress and feel more positive. Massage Your Earlobes Here is a simple stress reliever that is always available and affordable. Massaging your earlobes! Yes, that’s right! The ear contains more than two hundred pressure points that influence different areas of the body and the psyche. WOW! Massaging your earlobes is great to...
Today we have the gorgeous reveal for Cheryl Sloan’s BENEATH THE DARKNESS series, designed by Hang Le! Check it out and be sure to sign up for Cheryl’s newsletter for release updates! Title: Captivated by the Light Release Date: August 18th About Captivated by the Light: Determined to live life on her terms, Jenna Lachlan focused her energy on growing her business all the while flying under the radar, but fate had other plans. Insert the sexy, assertive, and captivating Cameron Rijker into the fold, and the stakes just got higher. He pushed her buttons, decimated her comfort zone, and made her yearn for a life she long since vowed wasn't in the cards. Their attraction was immediate, their chemistry undeniable, and their connection unparalleled. However,...
