Indian Epics: A Blog by Trace Youngman

Feedback:  Wikimedia       Feedback is difficult. Being too difficult has the possibility of discouraging someone to the point that they no longer try, but being too positive about someones work may lead them to not attempt at improving anymore. The first article I read is  The difference between praise and feedback . I found this article interesting because it is harsh about children getting constant praise. I agreed with the article's point that children should be told why there work or school assignments looks good. It should not just be that the work is good itself. However, I disagree with the idea that there should be no positive praise. Telling a five year old that their painting could use more effort doesn't do much for the child in general. It will only discourage them, and make them feel like they should not try at all. The second article I read is  how to give students specific feedback . I agree with most of the points in the article. Dev...

Dealing with Rejection:  Wikimedia Commons      Rejection is a common theme all throughout college. For me, rejection has most often come in the form of internships. For the past four months, I have been applying to internship after internship oftentimes either not hearing back from my application, or getting rejected after the first round of interviews. The article  Why Rejection Hurts so Much  is an interesting read because it gives scientific reasoning as to why rejection hurts so much. It makes me reflect on how rejection has shaped me as a student, and how I have learned to deal with rejection more constructively over the past two and a half years. College is a difficult time. Oftentimes I am overwhelmed with classes, and under prepared for upcoming exams and quizzes. The article  6 Bad Mental Habits that Sabotage Your Success  is very insightful when it comes to mental preparation for tests, quizzes, or upcoming meetings. If I go into ...