In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Making contact with your loved one is an important part of making amends. Don't wait around for your loved one to reach out or for it to happen naturally. When your loved one is ill and dying, make it your first priority to get back into his or her life. Try making a phone call, sending a letter, or stopping by to see your loved one. There is no right way to make contact, so choose most comfortable option for you. Keep in mind that it might be difficult to reach out, especially if it has been a while since you last talked. When your loved one is dying, there may be times when he or she is not feeling well or is out of it because of medications. These might not be the best times to try to make amends. Instead, pick a time when your loved one is awake and alert enough to listen and understand you. Try asking your loved one's caregiver about the best time to stop by or call. When you make amends with your loved one, you may want to ensure that you will have some privacy to talk. It might be hard to express your feelings with other friends or family members around. Your loved one may also be less likely to want to talk to you or listen to what you have to say if other people are around. Try requesting privacy with your loved one by saying something like, "I was hoping just the two of us could talk for a while. Would that be okay?" If your loved one agrees, then the other people in the room might just leave. If not, then try saying, "Could you please excuse us for a few minutes?" When you are trying to make amends with your dying loved one, try to do it as soon as possible. If you know that your loved one is going to die but hasn't died yet, you have the time to make amends. This will help you avoid the guilt and regret of your loved one passing before you made amends. Even if your loved one's doctor has given your loved one a certain number of months to live, you should not wait. The sooner you make amends, the more time you will have with your loved one to repair your relationship before they die.
Summary: Make the connection. Pick the right time to reconnect. Request a private conversation. Don't put it off.

If the books and seriousness of the library put you in the mood for focusing on Trigonometry, go for it. If the comfy chairs and coffee at your local cafe are what you need to get through your reading for English, go there. The most important thing is that the location motivates you to study. Most people like a place that is neither too cold nor too warm. A study space shouldn't be loud. Some people prefer a place that is absolutely quiet, others like a little background noise. If you are often distracted by studying, choose a seat that faces a wall rather than a window, hallway, or other seats. Put a sign on your door that lets others know you're studying. This will keep them from distracting you. You can also message your friends, tell them when you're studying, and ask them not to disturb you during that time. Studies about whether or not music helps you focus when studying are mixed. If you feel like listening to music keeps you energized and focused on studying, you can use it. Keep a couple things in mind, however: The music should be fairly quiet. Choose music that has no words so you'll be less likely to become distracted. Consider listening to "white noise" tracks for background noise instead of music.
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One-sentence summary -- Find a place that makes you want to study. Let others know if you're studying at home. Use music only if you're sure it helps you stay focused.

Problem: Article: Students throughout the US complain that high textbook costs are a major burden on their finances. This can be avoided to some extent by hunting for better prices online. Sites like Amazon, Chegg, BigWords, AbeBooks, and DealOz can help you with book price comparison and purchasing discounted or used books. Thrift stores sell used and donated items at prices far below retail stores. Going here to add anything to your wardrobe is an easy way to save money. It can take time to find the right clothes in thrift stores among all of the donations. Take time to peruse what's available until you find something you really like. Make an activity of it and go thrifting with friends so it is even more fun. Ask other students about which thrift stores in your city or town have the best clothes. Often different thrift stores have a reputation for having more of certain kinds of items (clothes vs. electronics, etc.). Whole Foods and the like have a number of wonderful products, but simply aren't affordable for people on a budget. Search for any low-income stores in your city or town (i.e. Aldi) and shop there. As organic and non-GMO products are becoming the norm, even low-income stores can offer high quality foods. There are a number of bulk product stores around the US. Consider investing in a membership to save on buying food in large quantities. Even if you don't join a bulk store, you can still buy food communally. If you have roommates or live with family, pool your resources and buy food for everyone in single purchases to save money. For foods with long shelf-life (pasta, grains, canned goods, etc.) you can save a lot of money by buying them online. A number of online food stores exist with prices below retail like Thrive Market. Likewise, any vitamins you may need can be found at discount online. With any online purchases, be sure to look for digital coupons with a simple search engine query. Frozen food can keep for a long time and can also save you money. Research shows that you can save up to $600 a month buy choosing frozen meats, fruit, and other foods over fresh. Snacks, vegetables, fruits, breakfast foods, entrees, deserts, and drinks are all available in frozen form. This applies to groceries and medicine. Stores and pharmacies often have generic or store brand versions of anything made by brand name companies. Studies show that experts often buy generic brands more often than your average shopper. That is to say, Pharmacists bought generic medication more often, and chefs bought generic brand foods more often. Ask your pharmacist if they have generic version of your prescriptions before making any purchases. Renting studio apartments as a student can be a huge expense. Look for people you would be comfortable living with and search for cheap apartments together. Splitting the cost of rent between two to four or even five people can save you a lot of money each month. Make sure that you choose responsible, trustworthy roommates. Talk to the landlord of any building you're considering living in and read over the lease. Look for any additional costs like security deposits or paying first and last month's rent. Many businesses in and around colleges offer discounts to students. Be on the lookout for these and use any opportunity to benefit from your status as a student. Movie theaters, bars, restaurants, and exercise centers among many other businesses offer student discounts. The longer in advance your buy plane, train, or boat tickets, the more likely they will be at a lower price. Also be sure to run comparisons between all different companies offering tickets. There are a number of websites online like Kayak and Skyscanner that do this for you.
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Buy textbooks online. Buy clothing from thrift stores. Buy groceries from low-income stores. Buy groceries in bulk. Buy frozen foods. Buy generic brands. Live in house shares or apartments with roommates. Take advantage of student discounts. Reserve travel plans long in advance.