What’s going on fellow Organolites!
Organic chemistry is much easier than you think. Start by getting your organic chemistry friends together, pick a location, and make sure to have some great food. This way, learning organic chemistry will be much easier!
The recent changes to the business have led me to think about a former student of mine – AK. When this person and I would meet for sessions, it did not feel like we were studying or learning organic chemistry. It was as if two friends were coming together to hang out and somehow fit organic chemistry into the conversation.
I found that these sessions always went well. I know it seems hard to think about putting organic chemistry and fun in the same sentence; however, it is possible. To put it another way, don’t make it harder than it should be. Bring the positive/good feeling molecules into your body by smiling and laughing…and then start studying!
Warmly,
Jason
P.S. If you are looking for some scientific evidence to back what I talked about, check out the following articles:
http://www.apa.org/monitor/jun06/learning.aspx
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/laughing-makes-brain-work-study-finds/story?id=23393053
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/14/science/14laughter.html?_r=0
http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/stress-relief/art-20044456