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CryingCow
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
Canada149 Posts
September 26 2010 02:27 GMT
#1
I am a 2nd year premed student trying to get into medical school. So recently I've found myself highly demotivated in school, whenever I'm in class or doing homework I find that my mind has been wandering. This has never happened to me in the past, but lately it seems like I cannot focus.

There is one class at school where I actually cannot seem to stay awake for the duration of the entire class, this is so weird. Is there something wrong with me?

How do you guys stay motivated on school?

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Hi! :)
Gatsbi
Profile Joined April 2010
United States1134 Posts
September 26 2010 02:30 GMT
#2
Adderall
"IF WHAT YOU DO NOT KNOW IS MORE THAN WHAT YOU HAVE KNOWN. THEN YOU HAVE NOT KNOWN ANYTHINIG YET." - Rev Kojo Smith
gumbum8
Profile Blog Joined December 2008
United States721 Posts
September 26 2010 02:30 GMT
#3
If you're this unmotivated, maybe premed isn't for you?
Is it just this one class or just all of them?
but really, has anyone REALLY been far even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?
meeple
Profile Blog Joined April 2009
Canada10211 Posts
September 26 2010 02:30 GMT
#4
Caffeine? It depends on what you think your problem is...

I usually put music on to drown out thoughts when I'm doing homework... and in class I always always write down what the prof is saying, usually shortform paraphrase style. This keeps me on track and also makes certain I listen to everything he/she says. If your problem is just that you're too lazy then unfortunately this won't help, since it requires more work than just sitting there and tuning out.
gogogadgetflow
Profile Joined March 2010
United States2583 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-09-26 02:32:32
September 26 2010 02:31 GMT
#5
I don't have all the answers but in the class where you are falling asleep... stand up.

source: I would fall asleep in 4/5 of my classes without this simple trick


edit: 2 of the first 3 posts suggest using chemicals to stimulate your body. I don't think that's the right approach. Your body just becomes dependent on them and soon they loose effect.
Hunch
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
Canada336 Posts
September 26 2010 02:33 GMT
#6
On September 26 2010 11:30 Gatsbi wrote:
Adderall


"Like other powerful stimulant drugs, such as methamphetamine, and cocaine, Adderall directly affects the mesolimbic reward pathway in the brain. Because of this, Adderall has a relatively high potential for abuse and addiction; especially if the drug is misused. In the United States, Adderall is a Schedule II drug under the Controlled Substance Act due to having "significant abuse and addiction potential"."

I like this, tell me more.
I have a Hunch.770
Ryusei-R1
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
United States2106 Posts
September 26 2010 02:34 GMT
#7
Ask yourself, do YOU really want to get into medical school or do your PARENTS want you to go in there?
Jaedong plz
Gatsbi
Profile Joined April 2010
United States1134 Posts
September 26 2010 02:41 GMT
#8
On September 26 2010 11:33 Hunch wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 26 2010 11:30 Gatsbi wrote:
Adderall


"Like other powerful stimulant drugs, such as methamphetamine, and cocaine, Adderall directly affects the mesolimbic reward pathway in the brain. Because of this, Adderall has a relatively high potential for abuse and addiction; especially if the drug is misused. In the United States, Adderall is a Schedule II drug under the Controlled Substance Act due to having "significant abuse and addiction potential"."

I like this, tell me more.


"Adderall is widely reported to increase alertness, increase libido, increase concentration and overall cognitive performance, and in general, improve mood, while decreasing user fatigue."

It's what all the asian kids in my university use anyway.. never tried it myself.
"IF WHAT YOU DO NOT KNOW IS MORE THAN WHAT YOU HAVE KNOWN. THEN YOU HAVE NOT KNOWN ANYTHINIG YET." - Rev Kojo Smith
Hunch
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
Canada336 Posts
September 26 2010 02:47 GMT
#9
On September 26 2010 11:41 Gatsbi wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 26 2010 11:33 Hunch wrote:
On September 26 2010 11:30 Gatsbi wrote:
Adderall


"Like other powerful stimulant drugs, such as methamphetamine, and cocaine, Adderall directly affects the mesolimbic reward pathway in the brain. Because of this, Adderall has a relatively high potential for abuse and addiction; especially if the drug is misused. In the United States, Adderall is a Schedule II drug under the Controlled Substance Act due to having "significant abuse and addiction potential"."

I like this, tell me more.


"Adderall is widely reported to increase alertness, increase libido, increase concentration and overall cognitive performance, and in general, improve mood, while decreasing user fatigue."

It's what all the asian kids in my university use anyway.. never tried it myself.


AT LAST!!! THE REASON WHY KOREA IS ALWAYS AHEAD OF US IN STARCRAFT!!!!

get the word out people, with Adderall we are going to OWN SC2
I have a Hunch.770
Amnesia
Profile Blog Joined September 2009
United States3818 Posts
September 26 2010 02:54 GMT
#10
On September 26 2010 11:30 Gatsbi wrote:
Adderall

LOL I second this.
-HellZerg-
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
United States409 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-09-26 04:02:01
September 26 2010 03:58 GMT
#11
Maybe you have been studying too much in the past and got stressed and got bored of school. Are you physically active or sedentary? I find that when I stay physically active more, I'm more alert and excited which helps me when I study subjects that require solid concentration and good problem solving thoughts. Do you like to listen to music while doing homework? I like to listen to my favorite songs when I do my homework; it keeps me going and makes me motivated to finish more work. And you don't really have to abandon your hobbies just because you are a hardcore college student now. Take a short break when you feel stressed and can't think clearly while studying. It really helps.
We are what we repeatedly do; excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit. - Aristotle
Lebesgue
Profile Joined October 2008
4542 Posts
September 26 2010 04:10 GMT
#12
It happens to me when I am working too much for a prolonged period of time. You can't study hardcore all the time as you will get burned out and will lose your motivation to study. Remember to get enough sleep and find some hobbies on a side that make you happy. I personally listen to music. Finally, remember to keep in touch with your friends. Having good friends make hard work much easier as there is always someone who can support you when you are feeling down as well as you have someone just to hang out.

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