Partner study for grad students on winter break: Success stories?

In summary, the conversation discusses the idea of using the upcoming winter break to study probability theory and stochastic processes. The speaker, a grad student, suggests doing a self or partner study, but also mentions the limited time available. They suggest picking a topic with online tutorials and discussing questions on a forum.
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ben-ui
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I'm a grad student studying electrical/computer engineering. Since I have a month of winter break coming up soon, I want to use it to study some more about probability theory and stochastic processes. Has anyone previously done a self study or partner study over a break like this? If so, how did it work for you?

Anyone up for doing this as a partner study?
 
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As I recall winter breaks, a month isn't time to learn much. And if you take a week to organize the materials or coordinate with a partner you'll have even less time! My advice is to pick a topic where some online tutorials are available and start discussing questions about them here on the forum.
 
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ben-ui said:
I'm a grad student
ben-ui said:
Since I have a month of winter break coming up soon
This is a trick question. Grad students don't get breaks. Is ben-ui my old advisor? ;)
 

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