Aim Higher, Nap Longer

an overachieving, under-sleeping university student making her first tumblr/studyblr | studying political science & economics

[gowns]

[allsadnshit]

I can’t stop thinking about this since I first saw it

[scholarlou]

[illegally-tired]

Today I explained mansplaining to a judge and that’s the highlight of my career so far

[lawschoolruinedme]

[the-bookshop]

Source.

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[lindsayslohan]

Legally Blonde (2001) dir. Robert Luketic

[lawstudentcanteven]

Life Rn

[ambienne]

Dear internet,

Please give me all the advice you have on writing cover letters. Like, the closer you can get to literally just writing a cover letter for me, the better. Ok bye.

[emilysidhe]

This is how I did the one for my librarian position.  I hope it helps.

Dear Person Hiring for this Job,

I am writing to ask you to consider me for X position.  This is a paragraph about why I want to do X position in general.  It includes at least one personal detail and at least one job skill I consider a particular strength.  It argues that I am passionate about this career.  It is not long.

I have had the opportunity to gain experience in this job by - paragraph about my work or study experience.  It should go from most recent experience back.  Include some details about your responsibilities/achievements in your most recent or most important positions.  If you have mostly study experience, give more detail about what exactly you studied.  If you shadowed people, mention that.  If your work experience is largely unrelated, try to shoehorn some of it in (e.g. I gained experience working with people by).  You can supplement with relevant hobbies.  (But if you do have recent, relevant work experience, you should largely be detailing that.  Only embroider the other stuff if you need to flesh it out.)  This should be the longest paragraph.

I hope you will consider allowing me to do X thing at your company.  This is a few sentences about why I want to work at your company in particular and what I think I could bring.  Try to mention at least one detail from the company website, so they know you visited it.  This is a short paragraph that parallels the first one.

Thank you very much for your time and attention.

Sincerely,

Person You Would Be a Fool Not to At Least Interview

[walkingoutintherain]

oh my god thank you this is relevant to current interests

[magpieandwhale]

Two other points, to challenge what’s being said above a little:

1) Remember that the person reading this cover letter wants to know how you can contribute to the company. Not how excited you are about the position: it’s all about what they gain. Try framing the whole thing in that sense — “You would gain my X awesome skill that would help you Y with your mission.” “Here’s why I’m awesome and a great fit for making your company go better.”

2) At the end, ask for the interview. “I am available at PHONE NUMBER at your convenience. I look forward to speaking with you about this great opportunity soon.” Maybe even say you’ll be following up at a specific time and date. Ask for the job. People respond to that, and it’s a good way to fake confidence until you make it. Ask for the job.

Okay, three points. People reading cover letters get SO BORED going through them. Think about starting off with a story that relates to why you’re interested in the job, or that demonstrates a skill or a strong interest that would make you a good candidate. Be memorable — people remember stories, even (maybe especially) very little ones.

[walkingoutintherain]

*hoards advice*

[khanos-deactivated20170219]

there’s a future version of me who’s proud I was strong enough

[kittehinfurs]

This is the thing I needed to hear today. Thank you.

[bleeply]

i’m gonna make myself proud this year

[onlytwitterpics]

[just-six]

I get drunk to forget you.

six word story // between12mn (via just-six)

[aescademic]

→ i get asked very often about bullet journals, so i put together a masterpost; happy journalling..!! —tia ♪ [+++] more masterposts | all | studygram

i. PURPOSE

official website

official set up video

official bullet journal store

bullet journals vs. planners | what is a bullet journal

five reasons why you should keep a planner

ii. STARTING A BULLET JOURNAL

how to start keeping a journal

keeping up with your journal

how to start your bujo (photos)

intro to bullet journalling | + getting started

two planner system for journalling

bullet journals for beginners | how to bullet journal

contents of a bullet journal

complete illustrated guide to bullet journalling

comprehensive guide to bullet journals

set ups: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 

inspiration tags:

simple + useful layout

beautifully illustrated!!

cute fonts & use of pictures

v creative n artsy journal

cute & colourful !

pretty + practical spreads

so artistic and innovative

washi tape & calligraphy

soft n pastel layouts

organized and neat layouts

beautifully arranged + stylish !!

clean and adorable style

tasteful and cutesy

pictures + highlighters

v innovative spreads & layouts

simplistic + muted colours !

iii. SUPPLIES

notebooks:

consider your needs:

squared | lined | dotted | blank?

bound | disk | coil | midori style | reporter?

hardcover | softcover? + colours?

popular choice: official ‘bullet journal’ | moleskine | leuchtturm 1917

more journals: cheaper moleskine alternative | grid essentials journal | piccadilly notebook | rhodia notepads | traveler’s journal

pens:

popular choice: zebra mildliners | staedtler triplus fineliners | stabilo point 88 fineliners | muji gel ink pens | pilot frixion

+ alternatives: pilot g-2 | monami aqua plus | pilot hi-tecpoint v5 | star diamond gel | candy colour ballpoint

more studyblr stationery | best school supplies

favourites + alternatives to popular stationery | even more

highlighters: koyuko 3-way highlighter | uni propus window | dong-A twinliner | stabilo boss | staedtler textsurfer highlighters

brush pens: pilot fude-makase | faber-castell | tombow

+ places to purchase stationery

a quick stationery crash course

iv. PAGES

types: daily | weekly | monthly | yearly * denotes i use it myself

front: key | table of contents | year at a glance | goals for this year

monthly: calendar* | goals / deadlines | expenses

weekly: weekly view* | food + habits | exercise | upcoming dates+events

daily: quote / song of the day | the weather | was this a productive day?*

back + other: tv show tracker | books to read* | inspirations page

+ masterpost of more page ideas | another | seasonal spreads

miscellaneous page ideas | more page & journal tips | spread ideas

“how-to” → types of pages

daily:

setting up daily spreads

daily spread layout ideas

+ more layout ideas

spread headers [daily]

5 daily logs + their uses

daily spread inspiration

weekly:

weekly spread layout ideas

+ more weekly layout formats

25 spreads and their uses

cute spread tutorial

inspiration for weeklys!! | + more insp

how to draw out a weekly spread

bullet journal weekly spread video

monthly:

visual monthly bullet journal guide

layout examples

more monthly layouts + uses

5 creative monthly spreads

bullet journal monthly spread video

monthly goals + spreads tut

spread examples:

daily: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11

weekly: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12

monthly: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9

cute yearly spread

movie watchlist !

monthly memories

year at a glance

another one 

ideas + to dos

work/acad/life layout

financial planning

artsy weekview

goals + wishes

v. STYLING YOUR JOURNAL

handwriting & calligraphy:

cursive handwriting | 2 | 3 | 4 | tutorial

tips to neaten writing: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | + for adults | video

fonts to try | the ‘outline’ font | shadow font | + tag

highlighter + pen headers | mildliner headers

formatting headers | title ideas

quotes:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4

from: composers | artists (2) | writers | scientists | philosophers | psychologists | + extensive tag

people: leonardo da vinci | shakespeare | slyvia path

who said it? quotes

quotes that will make you shudder (2)

find more: goodreads | brainyquote |  quotationspage | quoteland

get a daily quote & image in your email | +5 more websites

doodles:

reference: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | + tag

types: plants | floral + more flowers | clouds | seasonal | coffee

illustrate your notes: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4

drawing ribbons | 2 | 3 | 4 | gif tutorial

visual notetaking tutorial + fundamentals

tips on visual journal/diary spreads

+ more ways to be creative with your spreads

sketchnotes:

first time guide to sketchnotes | video

about + how to add them

basic sketchnotes reference + another

reference: 1 | 2 | 3

sketchnotearmy.com

other:

journalling cards

printing on sticky notes

page flag planning

add a chronodex?

study schedules

+35 things to add

vi. ALTERNATIVES

filofax

hobonichi planner

visual journals

fragment journalling

10 types of planners

3 minute journal

gratitude journal

reading journal

apps: 24me | wunderlist | any.Do | 30/30 | iStudiez

websites & extensions: getplan.co | evernote | timetune.center

[kathyt]

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HI THERE :) PLEASE REBLOG THIS POST IF YOU ARE A STUDYBLR! <3 ^-^

I used to be @studentsandlattes but, I had to delete that account! Now I’m searching some new and cool studyblrs to follow! TYSM! 🍃😊

[sara-laughed]

A full list of my guides to college success!

How to get your best grades in college (x)

The ultimate guide to college organization (x)

How to write the perfect college essay (x)

The ultimate guide to packing for college (x)

How to stay calm and reduce stress during college (x)

45 tips for staying organized in college (x)

How to prepare for college over the summer (x)

5 best apps for college students (x)

How to make a study plan for finals (x)

Download the free 7-page Student Success Pack

[niqabisinparis]

little self care tips

- apply Vaseline to your eyes, lashes, brows, and lips before bed

- never brush curly hair while it’s dry

- on that note, applying products/oil to curly hair while dry is useless

- use a t shirt to dry hair to avoid frizz

- sleep without pants. trust me.

- avoid watery body lotions like Vaseline’s lotion. only dries you out

- avoid crystalline, jagged scrubs (sugar, coffee. St. Ives, etc.). Use round/gentle ones like oatmeal

- avoid coconut oil on face. if you apply it to your hair wash your face afterwards

- don’t put lemon on your face. it might seem like it’s helping but it weakens its protective layer in the long run. if you do use it, dilute it and avoid sun for a while.

- no toothpaste on pimples either it’s a myth

- why do u have a bra on at home. take that shit off and live a little.

- apply deodorant before getting dressed so it doesn’t rub off on your clothes defeating the purpose

- reapply sunscreen every 3-4 hours

- don’t text the fuckboy he don’t care about you

- wake up 30 minutes earlier to have a more relaxed morning and avoid rushing

- wash panties by themselves so you don’t get the gross dirt and germs from your other clothes mixed in. dry them in the sun to kill bacteria if possible.

- hand wash all hijabs they’ll last longer

- don’t use rose water with added fragrance. always check label

- eat at least one fruit or vegetable a day

- leave menial tasks for the end of the day. don’t drain yourself before getting to the important stuff

- before saying something mean or a nasty joke, take 5 seconds to think about it.

- apologizing first doesn’t make you weak

- being vulnerable doesn’t make you weak

- exfoliate after using foundation or powder

- clean phone screen with rubbing alcohol/sanitizer

might add more later or y'all can reblog with your own tips

[just-six]

I miss what we never were.

six word story // theloneromantic (via just-six)