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T U D Y . The word means the "methodical ac­

quisition of skill or knowledge" Similarly, the

word student means "one who studies" The

conclusion may be drawn that a student is

"one who methodically acquires skill or

knowledge" Many parents eagerly bundle

their children off to an institution of higher

learning to acquire that knowledge. The ex­

pectations of the parents often are vastly dif­

ferent from those of the student. Parents

think students go to college to expand their

minds through intensive study; extracurricu­

lar activities are optional. Some students,

however go to college to find freedom to try

many new activities, and for them studying is

optional.

Very quickly students discover that in or­

der to stay in school (let alone be eligible to

participate in extracurricular events or receive

financial aid), studying is necessary. Some in­

genuous students have done their best to

make learning quick, easy, and enjoyable.

Chandy Kime said, "If you walk around in

circles, the thoughts just seem to stick in your

brain, but pacing the floor can drive your

roommates up the wall"

"I like to lay on the floor and prop my legs up on

the bottom bunk. All the blood that flows to my head

helps me think better. Also, earplugs are a must. It

has to be absolutely quiet for me to concentrate" said

Jim Hoover. • NATHAN BUCHANAN

Among friends in Ken Howell tries to

the library, Fresh­ learn by osmosis in

man April Pilcher the study lounge.

wrestles with her al­ Fayez Ayoub has

gebra homework. obviously had the

The calculator be­ same experience .

came her best He said, "I learn bet

friend during this ter when I'm in a

difficult course. non-studying zone

where I can fool my

brain into learning

when it's not."