At this time of year amidst the midterms and presentations and papers it\u2019s easy to get sucked into the internet during a \u201cstudy break\u201d, only to be spit back out hours later- scared and confused with a pile of work in front of you. Never fear, the Gage Blog is here! Below are a few suggestions you might be interested in if you\u2019d like a quick (and somewhat educational) study break that will take no more than 20 minutes \u2013 after the video it\u2019s back to the books for you!<\/p>\n
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If you haven\u2019t already heard of TEDTalks, you\u2019re in for a treat. With a motto like \u201cIdeas Worth Spreading\u201d, you might guess that some of the ideas presented at the annual TED conferences might be contagious, or leave you feeling inspired, and you\u2019d be right. TED is a popular nonprofit dedicated to sharing ideas from around the world; These presentations usually range from 5 \u2013 20 minutes long, and address nearly every topic you can think of.<\/p>\n
https:\/\/www.ted.com\/talks<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Like what you see? UBC hosts its own independent TED event known as the TEDx Terry Talks each year, check out the link below.<\/p>\n http:\/\/www.terry.ubc.ca\/tedxterrytalks\/<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Did you ever get around to reading that bestseller, The Fault in Our Stars? Turns out the author, John Green, is not only a successful writer, he also has a really awesome Youtube channel that can teach you about nearly anything you might be curious about.<\/p>\n