http://www.talksfu.ca/forum/categories/general/p476/feed.rss Sun, 09 Aug 2026 06:58:49 +0000 General - talkSFU en-CA http://www.talksfu.ca/forum/discussion/1523/on-a-scale-of-1-10-how-much-do-you-dislike-conan-o-brien Wed, 14 Feb 2007 14:17:06 +0000 JohnnyBoy 1523@/forum/discussions
He's such a dorky fuck. I also hate how he starts his show the same retarded way every night.]]> http://www.talksfu.ca/forum/discussion/1505/alone-again-on-valentines-day Sun, 11 Feb 2007 15:18:04 +0000 Helen 1505@/forum/discussions a bad thing...
Of course it would be nice to be with someone that I really like...
butt instead... I'm going to be with myself.... wooo hoooo
so comforting....hahaha
anyways
Happy Valentines for all the single people around!

Accepting resumes
hahahahaa]]> http://www.talksfu.ca/forum/discussion/1529/midterm-madness Thu, 15 Feb 2007 12:10:29 +0000 Malakaiii 1529@/forum/discussions
Does anyone have any good study habits to share, or is it all caffeine induced late nights? :wink:



(isn't it a beautiful thing when you search for a comic about midterms on google images and the only one you find is from The Peak?... awwwwesome)]]> http://www.talksfu.ca/forum/discussion/1520/laptop-dillemma Tue, 13 Feb 2007 15:00:35 +0000 Nazir 1520@/forum/discussions http://www.talksfu.ca/forum/discussion/1534/biggest-thing-university-has-taught-you Thu, 15 Feb 2007 22:13:57 +0000 JohnnyBoy 1534@/forum/discussions http://www.talksfu.ca/forum/discussion/1138/word-game Sun, 07 Jan 2007 17:55:49 +0000 Jimmy 1138@/forum/discussions
School]]> http://www.talksfu.ca/forum/discussion/1480/a-girl-asked-me-to-party-this-weekend Thu, 08 Feb 2007 02:02:01 +0000 Law Student 1480@/forum/discussions
1) I've never drank, nor do I really have big intentions to

2) I'm athletic, and if I would get caught, I'd probably get in huge trouble with that. I also have a wrestling meet this weekend, which determines if we go to the tournament in kelowna or not(basically the playoffs).

I guess all I'm asking of you guys is to give me some of your thoughts about pros/cons of drinking in university, and how women can influence it.]]> http://www.talksfu.ca/forum/discussion/1516/swedish-twins-canucks-fans-must-see Tue, 13 Feb 2007 03:15:50 +0000 Simon604 1516@/forum/discussions http://www.talksfu.ca/forum/discussion/1118/bubble-tea Sat, 06 Jan 2007 14:12:59 +0000 flo-ra 1118@/forum/discussions
Suggestions on some good places for bubble tea in Burnaby? So far, I've only been to Estea and Pearl Drops. And Bubble World, of course.]]> http://www.talksfu.ca/forum/discussion/1504/nothing-like-this-has-ever-happend-to-me Sun, 11 Feb 2007 14:45:35 +0000 ~Felicity~ 1504@/forum/discussions http://www.talksfu.ca/forum/discussion/1525/happy-valentine-s-day-talksfu Wed, 14 Feb 2007 14:47:22 +0000 Magnificent_Bastard 1525@/forum/discussions
]]> http://www.talksfu.ca/forum/discussion/1517/top-15-lsat-tips Tue, 13 Feb 2007 03:21:40 +0000 Law Student 1517@/forum/discussions
In watching many people take the LSAT over the years, I've been very impressed with a recent applicant, who has scored repeatedly in the 170s. For your benefit, I asked her to summarize her recommendations for defeating the LSAT. Here they are, by test section:

Logical Reasoning:

1. Question stems: Read the question stems before investing any time in attacking the passages. This will allow you to pinpoint exactly what you're looking for as you read, saving you a considerable amount of time.

2. Watch out for "Out of Bounds" choices: If several choices appear to be true, see if they pertain to the question itself and to exact boundaries of the argument. Many, many times, multiple answer choices will be true, as far as they go, but the incorrect choices will fall outside the relevant boundaries.

3. Assumptions Rule of Thumb: When working on assumption questions, remember that assumptions, upon which a conclusion relies, must be true for that conclusion to hold. If you have any doubts about whether or not the conclusion relies on a particular assumption, assume that the assumption is false. Is your conclusion still true? If not, the conclusion does rely on the assumption in question.

4. Diagram the Argument: know the basic functions of the following in an argument.

a. Claim/Hypothesis/Conclusion - the idea that the argument attempts to support; note that the hypothesis will likely be backed by data or evidence in order to arrive at the conclusion. (The conclusion is a hypothesis bolstered by evidence and in that way is proven true.)

b. Assumption - a statement that must be true in order for the conclusion of the argument to hold.

c. Evidence - information used to back up assumptions and the conclusion.

Don't focus too much on consciously diagramming the argument, but do make a mental note of the different functions within an argument as you tackle questions.

5. Discrepancy Questions - When reading the passage, look for an incongruency. Note that it will likely NOT involve specific numbers - that is a favorite LSAT trap. Try to come up with an idea of the answer; then scan choices for the correct one.


Reading Comprehension:

6. Question Stems: Read the questions stems before tackling the passage. Identify which question stems are general or global, and which are specific, or local.

7. Be a Proactive Reader: As you read the passage, focus on structure and WHY the author is moving in a particular direction rather than worrying too much about what is being said. Make notes in the margins to diagram structure if necessary. You should have a general understanding of the content, but don't worry about retaining specific details; mark the lines where the specific questions are addressed.

8. Answer the Questions Depending on their Type: Your understanding of the framework of the argument should help you answer most general questions without referring too much to the text. On the specific questions, refer to the relevant parts of the passage - do not attempt to answer the question without referring to the passage.

9. Choose the Order of Passages: Spend about 1 minute quickly scanning the first couple of sentences in each passage. Choose the easiest passage first, and save the toughest for last. Easy questions are worth as much as hard questions.

10. Time Crunch: If you're in a major time crunch, read the first paragraph and the last paragraph of the passage in question, along with the first sentence in each of the middle paragraphs. Hone in on key words (i.e. first, second, therefore, however, etc.).


Logic Games:

11. Type of Game: Identify the type of game you are dealing with. Is it sequencing, matching, etc? This will help you determine which sort of diagram to create.

12. Create a Diagram: Spend at least 3-4 minutes creating the diagram. It may seem like a major time commitment, but it is worth it in the end.

13. Combine Assumptions: For example, in a sequencing game, if A comes before B and B comes before C, do make sure to note - in writing - that A comes before C. Incorporate this in your diagram.

14. But Beware of Overinterpretation: in "loose" matching or sequencing games, make sure not to make more of assumptions than what they actually say. For example, if a game indicates that X and Y come after Z and that Q comes after Y - you can assume that Q comes after Y and Z, but you cannot assume that Q comes after X. Be very careful not to make deductions that don't exist.

15. The right answer: when you find the right answer choice, fill it in and move on. Do not try to figure out if the other choices are correct.

http://www.prelawadvisor.com/Top15LSATTips.htm]]> http://www.talksfu.ca/forum/discussion/1524/cheap-healthy-food-for-lunch Wed, 14 Feb 2007 14:20:09 +0000 JohnnyBoy 1524@/forum/discussions
so what do i pack for lunch?
something filling, cheap, easy to make and healthy, that tastes good cold.. (itll be cold by the time i eat it at lunch)

do casseroles still taste good when cold? how about mac and cheese?

i can't seem to be able to make a good sandwich.. i just put ham, egg, lettuce. and it doesn't taste very nice.]]> http://www.talksfu.ca/forum/discussion/1519/realisitic-opinons-on-tuition-fees Tue, 13 Feb 2007 14:27:00 +0000 Law Student 1519@/forum/discussions
We live in a money oriented culture, not education oriented. Im glad that education is generally still a strong value here in Canada but money has a lot of influence in everything, including our university lives. Looking around at SFU, there are a thousand things that could be improved around campus...efficiency and outlook and the overall experience.

Obviously, I would love it if we could get away with paying less for our tuition, but it is ultimately for our own benefit and required to provide the level of service we are recieving...it has to come from somehwere either us or the government and i guess the government can't afford to pay for our school anymore. What do you guys think?]]> http://www.talksfu.ca/forum/discussion/1526/using-student-learning-commons-slc Wed, 14 Feb 2007 15:12:41 +0000 Thind 1526@/forum/discussions