Study Fresh

The sole focus of many of you during this time period is bar exam preparation. You may wake up in the morning at 8 or 9am and have the entire day, over 14 hours of time, to prepare for the bar! That is a ridiculous amount of time and much more than you’ll ever need. What will get you ready for the bar is not so much the time you have, but what you are doing with the time you use. During your bar exam preparation, taking breaks will be just as important as studying.

Study breaks are VERY GOOD for you because 1) you have the time to do it, and 2) they will keep your fresh, energized, and efficient. Here are 15 ways you can take a 15 minute break to reenergize your body, mind, and spirit.

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It has been long known by many that ginger is excellent at soothing an irritated stomach and works well to alleviate motion sickness but according to a study done at the Odense University in Denmark, researchers discovered that ginger works the same way that aspirin does by blocking prostaglandins (A chemical that causes inflammation in the blood vessels of the brain). It reduces the stickiness of blood (platelet aggregation).

At the beginning signs of a migraine, taking a ½ to 1 tsp of ginger in warm or room temperature water, can greatly reduce or even eliminate the pain. It has a strong peppery taste but is not intolerable. For those that are allergic to aspirin or who don’t want to take drugs for every little pain, ginger may be able to help you.

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According to the United States Department of Education, 56 percent of 2-year and 4-year schools offered certificate programs or a college degree completely through distance learning. Clearly distance learning has become a growing trend for a large number of students seeking higher education.

The United States Distance Learning Association states that, “Distance learning encompasses all technologies and supports the pursuit of lifelong learning for all.” No matter what phase of your life you are in, distance learning gives you the opportunity to further your education. If you are still undecided about distance learning, consider the following 10 great reasons to study online:

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