that's all which separates me from end-of-term celebrations, that is, guilt-free fun! i say guilt-free because "work ethic" really means something here. everyone apart from me seems to have insurmountable volumes of work. (no hyperbole!) with that sheer quantity of work, self discipline becomes paramount: if you told a Cam student at 5 in the afternoon that you hadn't done any work at all that day, he or she would most likely react with shock and sympathy, instead of (false) reassurances that you'll be fine, and that you'll get whatever you need done.
the hours you work are directly proportional to the esteem you receive from your peers, because academic diligence is not just a socially-programmed ideal, it is a virtue. here, that is.
okay well enough about my observations of Cam students; need to start writing. will write about all my other observations tomorrow! when i'm done!
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
2000 words on De Quincey and orientalism
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ahaah! i do have to agree with you, i really hate how people try to reassure that the task at hand or the test that you've just finished will all come out well.
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