CSE 2021: Plan / Strategy / Daily Routine
Hello 2021 aspirants. I thought it would be nice if we can share what we are doing and intend to do with one another here.
This could be a thread for discussing everything prep for 2021.
No one method fits all but to see the plans and progress made by fellow aspirants might help with the finer details of preparation and also keep one on track.
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I watched Them live in Bangalore at Saint Josephs Medical College!Another day comes to a close.
Have not read a single page today. Tossed in the bed until 1pm. Zero interest in revision.
@Shailputri I felt the same today. You are not alone.
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All of a sudden, it struck me in the evening that I have to post here at 9pm about what I have accomplished today. The thought of me abandoning this "daily exercise" has crossed my mind.
What should I post if I haven't done anything?
Then, I realised how important, cathartic, and honest this thread keeps an aspirant every day. At least, we are not lying to ourselves during this marathon. Not every day is perfect. Some days we just feel like not studying – at all.
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At 6pm, I figured that I can do some non-academic stuff to take my mind away from CSE.
- Deep cleaned my room
- Spent some quality time with my puppies
- Cycled for 15km with Poets of the Fall and Linkin Park accompanying me on Spotify
Now, when I sit here at my table, typing this away, I wonder, "Did I not have a productive day just because I couldn't revise?"
@Shailputri To answer your question, I think it is okay if we do not feel like reading. I don't think our Prelims ka score depends on what we study in the last 5 days. I think the studying wala part is already over. Let's take one day at a time and give our best on Sunday.
Do watch a movie/read a book – whatever interests you :)
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Considering that Saturday would be my journey day, I have 3 days left.
Will revise acche se, kal. I hope I have a "productive" day tomorrow.
Good night, Forum-ites. It's lovely being a part of a small pack.
PS. Sore throat is gone. XD
Really appreciate that there are people who still listen to Poets of Fall, Linkin Park. Proper Comfort Music! :D
I watched Them live in Bangalore at Saint Josephs Medical College!Another day comes to a close.
Have not read a single page today. Tossed in the bed until 1pm. Zero interest in revision.
@Shailputri I felt the same today. You are not alone.
##
All of a sudden, it struck me in the evening that I have to post here at 9pm about what I have accomplished today. The thought of me abandoning this "daily exercise" has crossed my mind.
What should I post if I haven't done anything?
Then, I realised how important, cathartic, and honest this thread keeps an aspirant every day. At least, we are not lying to ourselves during this marathon. Not every day is perfect. Some days we just feel like not studying – at all.
##
At 6pm, I figured that I can do some non-academic stuff to take my mind away from CSE.
- Deep cleaned my room
- Spent some quality time with my puppies
- Cycled for 15km with Poets of the Fall and Linkin Park accompanying me on Spotify
Now, when I sit here at my table, typing this away, I wonder, "Did I not have a productive day just because I couldn't revise?"
@Shailputri To answer your question, I think it is okay if we do not feel like reading. I don't think our Prelims ka score depends on what we study in the last 5 days. I think the studying wala part is already over. Let's take one day at a time and give our best on Sunday.
Do watch a movie/read a book – whatever interests you :)
##
Considering that Saturday would be my journey day, I have 3 days left.
Will revise acche se, kal. I hope I have a "productive" day tomorrow.
Good night, Forum-ites. It's lovely being a part of a small pack.
PS. Sore throat is gone. XD
Really appreciate that there are people who still listen to Poets of Fall, Linkin Park. Proper Comfort Music! :D
I think they also performed at IIT Kanpur on the same tour. Remember some friends teasing me about it.
Future bureaucrats: Please get more good artists to perform in India :P
balwintejas,Rashmirathi
Yep, they transport you to a different world. Especially, when you are cycling on a road with no traffic.And, I am not embarrassed one bit to admit that I still listen to Sleep from Signs of Life (2005) to fall asleep. :D
I really like that whole album. I think Max Payne used a song from that album as well. Has been a big part of my childhood haha :D
Now that HCS mains dates are out (starts on 3rd dec) my anxiety has reached to some another level. I am so worried about how am I going to complete my optional - mathematics (which is so humongous) in such a short period of time!
Congrats on clearing HCS Pre!
And sure! After prelims, we'll all coordinate.
Yes! They did! Bhai Chalo Music Tour Pe Cahlte hai hahaI watched Them live in Bangalore at Saint Josephs Medical College!Another day comes to a close.
Have not read a single page today. Tossed in the bed until 1pm. Zero interest in revision.
@Shailputri I felt the same today. You are not alone.
##
All of a sudden, it struck me in the evening that I have to post here at 9pm about what I have accomplished today. The thought of me abandoning this "daily exercise" has crossed my mind.
What should I post if I haven't done anything?
Then, I realised how important, cathartic, and honest this thread keeps an aspirant every day. At least, we are not lying to ourselves during this marathon. Not every day is perfect. Some days we just feel like not studying – at all.
##
At 6pm, I figured that I can do some non-academic stuff to take my mind away from CSE.
- Deep cleaned my room
- Spent some quality time with my puppies
- Cycled for 15km with Poets of the Fall and Linkin Park accompanying me on Spotify
Now, when I sit here at my table, typing this away, I wonder, "Did I not have a productive day just because I couldn't revise?"
@Shailputri To answer your question, I think it is okay if we do not feel like reading. I don't think our Prelims ka score depends on what we study in the last 5 days. I think the studying wala part is already over. Let's take one day at a time and give our best on Sunday.
Do watch a movie/read a book – whatever interests you :)
##
Considering that Saturday would be my journey day, I have 3 days left.
Will revise acche se, kal. I hope I have a "productive" day tomorrow.
Good night, Forum-ites. It's lovely being a part of a small pack.
PS. Sore throat is gone. XD
Really appreciate that there are people who still listen to Poets of Fall, Linkin Park. Proper Comfort Music! :D
I think they also performed at IIT Kanpur on the same tour. Remember some friends teasing me about it.
Future bureaucrats: Please get more good artists to perform in India :P
Archand,THE_MECHANICMost Indian Fans has been a fan of poets of the fall due to Max Payne Only hahaYep, they transport you to a different world. Especially, when you are cycling on a road with no traffic.And, I am not embarrassed one bit to admit that I still listen to Sleep from Signs of Life (2005) to fall asleep. :D
I really like that whole album. I think Max Payne used a song from that album as well. Has been a big part of my childhood haha :D
After all they are Scandanavian! Definitely they will take you to a world where there is calmness and more serenityYep, they transport you to a different world. Especially, when you are cycling on a road with no traffic.And, I am not embarrassed one bit to admit that I still listen to Sleep from Signs of Life (2005) to fall asleep. :D
BuzzingBee,
I am mentally exhausted tbh! Don't even want to write my feeling, feeling lethargic and just want this phase to end.
I want to read a book - the siege the attack on taj mumbai, listen Indie music and chill, which I can't do now. Frustrated as hell. But still have 4-5 hours to go to bed. I think I will have to push myself.
Indie music. Might I suggest Hollow Coves?
Indie music. Might I suggest Hollow Coves?
I will update my playlist.
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