BYU Tips and Tricks 102

In my life, I can be very spiritual, but, man, am I proud of my sense of humor (not to get cocky or anything…it could always be better…recommendation for jokes are welcome).  That last post was spiritual, but for once I find myself with little homework to do today.  Of course, there’s always something I could be doing, but today I can finally relax!

My first post was titled “BYU Tips and Tricks 101,” well, here is some more advice to get you through the end of winter semester:

1) New favorite place to study in the berry: the tall chairs that face the windows that look outside.  Located on the fifth floor.  Not only do you get a workout walking up two flights of stairs once or twice a day, but you also get to creepily watch people walk around outside if you get a chair facing a window.  Bonus points if the chair has a stool next to it.  Then my feet can actually reach the ground!

2) Less crowded bathrooms are prime.  For example, the bathroom by the Wilkinson information center desk is the opposite of a prime bathroom.  Just go to the other side of the Cougareat, and there’s a nice bathroom down the hall with very little people.  Don’t even think about peeing in the MARB.  I think when the people built that building, they asked, “what would be the worse thing to do to this building?”  And then they did every single one of those things.  Make every side an entrance so you get confused every time you enter or leave.  No chairs on the main floor so you have to stand all awkwardly when you’re early to class.  As little stalls as possible in the bathrooms.  I’m grateful there’s even a bathroom in there!  The chairs are as close as possible so your legs get all cramped together.  And I think it takes longer to walk to that building, but I may be imagining things. 

3) Remember when I said it was better to sit in the back of my Human Development class?  NO, that is bad!  Sit closer, and you will learn so much more!  And score 10% better on your tests!

4) Only trust Harold’s printers.  Assume all other printers will break just when you need to turn in your essay.  In personal experience, I have walked to multiple buildings on campus to frantically print something for a class.

5) I often do homework in the JKB since I have class there, but make sure your laptop is charged.  Only the uncomfortable seats have outlets.  But then again there are few comfortable seats in that building.

6) Setting your nap timer for thirteen minutes is a real thing.  I've done this multiple times at all times of the day.  Fifteen minutes is too long for your busy schedule, but ten is just too short!  I've used this tip many times--I'm guilty of getting ready for the day and having thirteen minutes to spare, so I take a nap.  I've taken a thirteen minute nap in the afternoon, late at night, and I've even napped in the mother's room in the berry (that one was only five minutes, don't worry).

Sorry some of these tips are so negative.  I promise I try to be a positive person, but sometimes you have to face the truth in order to do your best, eh?  Trust me, you’ll thank me when you’re not waiting in line to pee before class.  Or when you're squeezing in a nap between classes.