You don’t always get what you wish for; you get what you work for.

What would happen if everyone in the class were exactly the same? In what way does it make our class community better to be different from each other in some ways? (Note: Distribute the “Two Families” handout.) Read the handout silently. Then answer the questions at the end of the handout.

Don’t let your victories go to your head, or your failures go to your heart.

Reforms in 1999 set the maximum membership at 115, of whom 70 are individuals, 15 current Olympic athletes, 15 national Olympic committee presidents, and 15 international sports federation presidents. The members are elected to renewable eight-year terms, but they must retire at age 70.

Challenges are what make life interesting. Overcoming them is what makes life meaningful. – Joshua J. Marine

Quantum physics, Thermodynamics & Rocket science are three most difficult subjects of all kinds that can make both teachers and students go crazy or have to take extra effort to get the hang of them.

Successful and unsuccessful people do not vary greatly in their abilities. They vary in their desires to reach their potential. – John Maxwell

Understanding how you learn best can help you leverage your strengths, retain more knowledge, and improve your study skills. What’s your learning style? If you don’t already have a favorite study space on the campus, check out this list of some of the best study spaces UBC has to offer. The guide also includes sublists of study spaces with food, dedicated group study spaces, and silent study spaces.

The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little “extra.”

The idea is that each person differs in the way they prefer to learn and everyone can enjoy learning if the material is presented in a way that compliments their learning style.

There are no shortcuts to any place worth going. – Beverly Sills.

Such issues range from temporary glitches to chronic lack of motivation and low productivity. It can take what feels like extraordinary will-power to overcome these issues, but the important thing to remember is that they can be conquered with the right attitude.

There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.

Remember that you and your students are only human. You can plan, map, and research all summer, but once those kids get in the room anything can happen. You don’t have to have everything together on day one, said Amy Hirzel.

If people only knew how hard I’ve worked to gain my mastery, it wouldn’t seem so wonderful at all. – Michelangelo

Bad exams happen. The most important thing you need to do is learn from them, so you don’t make the same mistake again. Give yourself a quick debrief – “work out what went wrong, and analyse why you didn’t do so well,” suggests studentbug.

If it’s important to you, you’ll find a way. If not, you’ll find an excuse.

Essay exams are designed to test your ability to synthesize information and organize your thoughts on paper. The points in our guide are designed to help you sit essay style exams. Specific words in exam question hold the clue on how to approach the answer you give. Discover clue words and what they mean for answering exam questions.

Materials and equipment should reflect the diversity that exists in society and avoids stereotyping of any group.

The difference between a stumbling block and a stepping-stone is how high you raise your foot.

Materials are selected to emphasize concrete, experimental learning and to achieve the following goals: Consumable items such as videotapes, batteries etc are the responsibility of the borrower. Any member of staff or any student may borrow items of equipment for teaching and learning purposes related to their work or course of studies at the University at no cost.