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Hi, I was wondering what applications you used for the mindmaps in your latest post? Thank you! :)

Hey there! This is ridiculously late, sorry about that… the colored one is Mindly. I wouldn’t recommend any of the others I’ve tried tbh

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Green study-space goals! 🌱

x Sprout Pencil: Flower Power Edition x Potted Pen Stand x Sprout Pencil: Flower Edition

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Just downloaded this, taking it for a test run.

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How to write a bomb ass personal statement

I’ve had a few asks about how to write - as one of you put it - a bomb ass personal statement. I’m a bit reluctant to write this, seeing as I haven’t actually got an interview/offer yet! But I guess it might be helpful to those of you applying around now :)

HOW TO START

Bullet point what you want to include - I suggest listing out what you want to include. It’s a good idea to do this at the beginning, to make sure you don’t leave anything out; and it can help form the basic structure of your statement.

Do not start at the start - this is one of the most important things I learnt when writing mine. It is so hard to write that first sentence - so just leave it until the end, and begin writing with the actual content, something you’re more comfortable writing about.

When you do get down to writing that first sentence - do not start with a cheesy quote or the typical “I have always bee passionate about…” as these are things that can immediately put off an admissions tutor. Try and be original, or just simple: “I want to study X because…”

THE CONTENT

Just keep writing - don’t worry about the 4,000 character and 47 line limits. Literally just write, and keep going, even if you think what you’re writing is bad - just get all your ideas out there, and put down everything you would want to include. It’s so much easier to take things out rather than adding things in. My personal statement was around 8,000 characters at one point!`

Get the balance right - different unis want different things from personal statements, so check their websites to make sure you’re getting in what they want. You need to get the balance of intellectual curiosity/passion for the subject with your personal qualities and extra-curriculars.

Back up everything with evidence - don’t just say you are great at working in a team, give examples that demonstrate that you have worked well in successful teams in the past.What to include?

WHAT TO INCLUDE

Why you want to study that particular course

Why you are the right person to study the course

Extra things you have done to show commitment or interest about the course - volunteering, subscriptions to journals, further reading etc.

Any relevant work experience

Any relevant awards you’ve won (e.g. maths challenge or physics olympiad) or responsibilities within the school (e.g. prefect or house captain)

Demonstrate desirable skills for your course - problem solving, teamwork, leadership etc.

WHAT NOT TO INCLUDE

Cliches - like “Ever since I was born I have wanted to study…”

Quotes - this is a personal statement, so don’t start quoting other people! Plus way too many people do this to make it original.

Jokes - it may be that the person reading your statement has a very different sense of humour than you do.

Really long sentences - you want your personal statement to be as easy as possible to read, and long confusing sentences won’t help that.

Repetition - it’s such a short document, you don’t have space for this. Plus it gets boring!

Names of unis - the unis you apply to have no idea where else you have applied, so don’t name any of them in your statement.

THE ENDING

Do not end on a cheesy quote or joke. Just sum up why you’d be a great candidate and reinforce what you have told them throughout the main body of the statement - that you’re fabulous!

Once you have finished a draft you can start trying to cut down on the word count. Maybe ask a teacher to look at your spelling/grammar, and you can always get your friends’ opinions too, on what should come out, and what should be kept in. Make sure you don’t let other people have too much influence - it has to be a personal statement!

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How to come back from a sick leave

Alright, guys, I've been out of commission for a while. But I can explain! I woke up sick on Tuesday. So, naturally, I took some time to recover - 3 days to be exact. Stayed home Tuesday, went in Wednesday since it was a half day, and missed Thursday & Friday. I'm a bit overwhelmed by the idea of going back after missing so many days, so I figured I'd lay out a plan. 1. Take it easy. You'll have to go back eventually, and that means you'll probably still be sick. Do what you can to minimize effort through out the day: skip extra trips to the locker, eat lunch, sneak in small snacks through out the day, keep hydrated, and plan some time to put your head down. This may also mean delegating work to your present or future self, depending on what you'd prefer to do when you get home - I find that even when I'm sick, powering through work is easier at home. It may be the opposite for you. Either way, conserve your energy and be generous to your body. 2. Avoid germs. This doesn't mean becoming bubble boy, but it does mean lots of hand sanitizer. Use it a few times a day, preferably after you've touched stairwell railings and bathroom doors. You're already infected, sure, but there's no reason to welcome any more hitchhikers. It's also considerate of other students - this will minimize your chances of getting someone else sick. Do what student 0 should've done. 3. Pick a cutoff time for catch-up work. Do not, under any circumstances, try to cram all your makeup in 1 night. It's not efficient or healthy. I generally have a cut-off of 9:00 on any given day, and may have a shorter work session entirely if I'm recovering under a mountain of makeup work. Sleep is your best chance of getting better, so prioritize it. Do whatever it takes to make sure you sleep well - take the nastiest medicine, steal all the pillows in the house, make yourself a blanket nest, whatever! 4. Communicate with your teachers. Ask for their expectations on makeup deadlines, ways to learn any new material, and scheduling for makeup tests, quizzes, or labs. It also helps coming back if you can send them all an email explaining your absence, and ask for a quick summary of assignments if they are so gracious. Some may be too busy to respond with that much information, but they may still keep you in mind while conducting class without you over those few days. 5. Pick your battles. If there is an assignment that's already late but isn't weighted very heavily, and you don't need every point you can get, give yourself permission to drop it entirely. Just don't do it. Possibly terrible advice coming from a studyblr, but even teachers coming back from sick leave don't rush it. Half the time they won't read your paper until they can breathe out of both nostrils. They do it, and you should, too.

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Disclaimer: This is how I personally deal with scary teachers. While I hope my advice would help a lot of people, it does not necessarily apply to everyone.

Teachers are arguably the most important part of the classroom. Their personality, teaching style, and overall handling of the curriculum can make or break a student’s productivity in that class. Most are brilliant; however, there are some that take their brilliance with a big spoonful of intimidation. Here is how I deal with them.

ONE: Be prepared. Some classes you can walk into with half a pencil and a sheet of paper. This is probably not that class. Make sure to have all the supplies you might need with you - a pen, an extra pen (in the exact same color), a corrector (if allowed), and some pencils as well as a notebook or paper. Have your textbook with you. If you can, bring an entire stationery shop. Don’t be the parasite that takes from their neighbors.

TWO: Be alert. Don’t fall asleep, please. It may be a 7am class or the one after lunch, but do whatever it takes to stay awake and alert.

THREE: Be respectful. Some teachers are fine being called by a simple “cher”. Some are not. Make sure to know what this teacher prefers. And while I recommend you do this to all your teachers, I stress this for the scary ones: greet them. Give them a curt or cheery “Good morning!” (depending on what they seem to prefer) when you pass by them in the hallway. Say a polite “Thank you!” when you leave the class. Smile at them in the hall and greet them a good afternoon. They might ignore you (actually, they most probably will), but don’t stop. Just keep doing it. It might seem awkward, but this show of courtesy isn’t a fault you have to fix.

FOUR: Participate in their class. You’ll need an insane amount of courage. It’s so much easier to retreat and keep your mouth shut - but that’s what everyone else is already doing. So when the teacher asks a question, raise your hand and answer it! It shows you’re genuinely interested in what they’re teaching. Major bonus points.

FIVE: Be patient and persevere. It’s not easy. Sometimes they make you speak in front and you feel like fainting, or they spring a hard question onto you and you want to cry - but whatevery you do, don’t give up. Take every challenge with poise and grace, and please keep your dignity, haha. Put effort into your work and that effort will not go to waste. If they ask you a hard question, think on it, and give an answer you genuinely believe in. If you’re wrong, ask why and try to learn from it. You may be wearing ripped jeans but you can still be treated like a mature adult - just act like one.

And that’s it! Thank you so much for reading. I personally think this should apply for all teachers, but it’s definitely a must for the ones that make you want to crawl into a hole. Treat all teachers with the same respect you extend towards your favorite teacher, and your relationship with them will become so much better.

Anyway, I hope these tips help you, even if just a little bit! Have a nice day!

Intro to Human Rights notes

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Shout out to those who do humanity subjects

Shout out to those who write pages and pages of essays instead of practice questions

Shout out to those who run out of ink writing up one essay

Shout out to those who read novel after novel that they don’t even like

Shout out to those who, at the end of an exam, their hand is aching due to the amount of writing they did

Shout out to those who don’t feel appreciated on studyblr because they do a humanity subject and not a science one

Shout out to those who do humanity subjects. You are valued and appreciated, because without humanities, we wouldn’t have a functioning society.

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this reminds me of history, and those essay homework not to mention over 3+ essays on one test

weeping real jesus tears

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#i still have more reading to do but i finished the 26 page assignment!!#beck is busy #notes

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reblog if school has actually made you cry

like the stress, the pressure and everything ya know. everyone keeps saying like ‘school makes me cry’ and stuff but has it really made you cry bc i cried a lot of times tbh

#i used to come home day after day and launch into an anxiety attack immediately