Avidity.

avidity-studyblr. Studying for GCSEs. // Future Doctor if all goes well. // Lover of books, science, mathematics, and medicine. // Feel free to ask me anything. // Currently on vacation - all posts on queue.

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i am simultaneously disappointed and super happy with my psychology grade - I know I could not have done any more with the preparation time I have; but I hope the grade does not impede any university application processes later in life.

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Results

Hello everyone! As some of you may know, throughout this academic year - year 10 for myself I haven taken enrichment classes in GCSE psychology; 1 lesson a week which started around 8 weeks in to the academic year. I am super proud to say I managed to get an A in this subject! Obviously I would have preferred to get an A*; and honestly I am not surprised to get an A instead - in fact I am relieved! I only knew I was taking an exam in this a couple of months before I was due to sit it, and with only about 105 minutes contact with my teacher too - it's honestly down to hard work which got me my grade today! I would like to mention, not as an excuse but as justification that Psychology generally requires a lot of memorisation - around 40 case studies - plus keywords and terms which was so difficult to learn in such a short amount of time. On top of this, the grades in my class were 1xG, 2xD, 1xE, 2xC, and 1xA!! Please don't be ashamed of your results guys, especially if, like me, you have done an exam in a very short amount of time you have all don't amazingly and you should all be so proud.

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important things to remember

credit: all illustrations were made by the lovely @chibird and they are sooo cute and motivational 

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29.8.16//

I got home from holiday last night and today the cats have been very needy which has led to a lot of cat cuddles. Jake (pictured) has inhabited my bed for the day.

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Studyblrs where are youuu

Hi lovely people! My dash is looking very very sad. If you post about any study related stuff pls reblog and help spread this around so I can follow as many awesome blogs as possible! Thank you <3

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8.25.16+12:14pm // simple weekly spread since i did not have enough time this week! also sitting and going through asks. good luck to everyone starting a new/first semester of school!

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Some facts about human brain:

• Your brain keeps developing until your late 40s

• New brain connections are created every time you form memory.

• Your brain uses 20% of the total oxygen in your body.

• 60% of your brain is fat.

• The human brain has the same consistency as tofu.

• The smell of chocolate increases theta brain waves, which triggers relaxation.

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Soo these are my chemistry notes,I really really really hate this topic but I kind of have to get over it 🙌🏻📒 These are my first posted notes btw so any kinds of motivation would be appreciated🌞

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Sociology notes with a green theme. ✅💚

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First year med school

Ok so this will be a post about what med school is actually like, and how you can prepare for it and what to expect, and general tips! Hope at least someone finds it useful.

FIrstly, the general stuff:

1. First year is for fun! Don’t be one of those people who just works all the time - you need to go out and meet people, make friends! And the people on your course you’ll be with for at least 5 years, so make a good first impression! Don’t be fooled into the stereotype that ‘med students don’t have time to have a social life’ um yes we do. So don’t panic. 

2. But don’t go TOO crazy. I probably didn’t work hard enough especially in my first term. All med schools do exams differently in first year, but make sure you do some work for them, even if they don’t count for much.

3. You will be overwhelmed at times, and that’s ok. Especially if your med school is integrated, you may be faced with upsetting patients at just 18 years old, as I was. It’s ok if you don’t deal with it well at first - it’s part of the learning process. Remember that everyone else is finding it tough too.

4. Make sure you don’t become one of ‘those’ medics. You know who I mean. It’s fine to be proud to be a medical student, but that doesn’t mean you’re better than other courses. And when you’re on placement, remember that the nurses, porters, etc, are just as important as the doctors. 

5. Be outgoing - especially on placement, it is what you make of it. Meaning, you’ll learn a lot more if you go out of your way to see patients and go on the wards. Ask questions, ask the doctors (if they’re not too busy) if they could watch you do a history or examination, ask them if there’s any bloods that need doing, etc. You’ll learn a lot more that way! AND DON’T SKIP ANYTHING EVEN IF IT’S SOMETHING YOU HATE BECAUSE YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU MIGHT LEARN!

Ok, so now more work-related things!

6. There is a LOT of work. You will have to learn far more information in small amounts of time than you have ever done before, and the way to get around this is BE ORGANISED. Even if you’re having fun in your first term, make sure you still go to lectures, make sure you cover at least the bare minimum. Buy notebooks, folders for different subjects. An important thing is to know WHAT you need to know. Your uni should have some sort of learning outcomes or specification (hopefully). Keep a note of that and tick things off.

7. MAKE NOTES AS YOU GO ALONG. YOU WILL THANK YOURSELF LATER WHEN YOU HAVE YEARS OF MATERIAL TO REVISE! It doesn’t matter how pretty they are, just try to keep them organised and with the key material you need to know.

8. DON’T IGNORE ANATOMY. Ok yeah it’s long and it’s boring, but try and keep up with it or you’ll find it harder to understand the diseases.

9. In practical exams it’s all about how you present yourself. Be confident, smile (but not when the actor/patient is telling you they’re terminally ill) and act like you know it, even if you’re not sure. And practise makes perfect! Practise with your friends and help each other perfect your technique.

10. And also, especially for British students, I’d recommend getting the Oxford Clinical handbook because it’s such a dinky little book with pretty much the basics of everything you need to know. I always have it in my handbag! (When I’m at placement and stuff. Not on a night out, that would be weird.)

If anyone else has questions about this, let me know and I’ll answer and update this! Love you all and good luck xxx

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Reblogging for people who are starting soon! 

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26 Reminders for Going to School Like a Badass

1. Your attitude dictates your experience, so start finding things to get psyched about.

2. Stock up on healthy snacks in your house!!! You’ll be glad you did when the study-munchies roll around (and they always do).

3. Invest in a good planner. Especially if you take part in multiple extra-curriculars, I can’t stress how helpful it is having a place to check back on deadlines and big events.

4. Write down all your teachers’ names and emails as soon as you get them, so you’re not searching for them when you’re absent.

5. No one is having as much fun as their snapchat story makes it seem.

6. Don’t believe what your peers tell you about tests they take before you, study how much YOU need to.

7. Be nice to your math teacher. Partial credit on math problems might save your grade.

8. Don’t throw out syllabuses/first day handouts!!!! Theres a good chance they have information on the late policy and a gazillion other helpful things.

9. In fact, try to hold on to as many papers as you can for when finals inevitably attack.

10. No one knows you wore those jeans yesterday.

11. Be conscious of how you smell. Don’t be B.O. kid, but also try not to suffocate your lab partner with the scent of artificial fruit/flowers.

12. That cookie in the cafeteria is probably not worth 95 cents. Pack snacks from home to resist overpriced school treats.

13. If you’re carrying around a travel mug of coffee, people will usually leave you alone. 

14. Don’t spend more time planning your study schedule than actually studying. Just get your books out and do it.

15. Never underestimate the amount of motivation you can get from watching Legally Blonde (movie or musical). 

16. Try to attend at least one school sporting event per season, even if thats not really your scene. Some teachers even offer extra credit for going to big games!

17. Don’t be that kid that asks the teacher when you’re getting your tests back. They have like a gazillion to grade. You’ll get them when they’re done.

18. Have a pump-up playlist for the ride to school and the walk to your first class. Nothing feels more badass than walking through crowded hallways while listening to Halsey’s “New Americana”.

19. Set up a back-up study zone for when you need a change of pace.

20. Don’t put off creative projects because you think they’ll be less time consuming. There’s nothing worse than glitter gluing a scale model of the U.S. Senate at 3 AM because you thought it would be quick and easy.

21. That extra 10 minutes of sleep is not worth the risk of oversleeping completely. Get up, splash your face with some cold water, and get this show on the road.

22. Find a school inspiration, whether it be a really hardworking friend or a studyblr you follow. Check their progress whenever you need motivation.

23. If someone only ever talks to you when they need to copy the homework, they’re using. Don’t indulge them.

24. Doing your own work is so SO important. Plagiarism can destroy careers.

25. Creative outlets can be so refreshing, like a diary, a private tumblr, a sketchbook, whatever floats your boat.

26. When all else fails, remember how lucky you are to be getting an education. School isn’t a punishment, its an opportunity for you to create a kick-ass foundation for the rest of your life. 

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This is the tumblr group hug. Pass it on.

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Result statistics

Does anyone know anyone who got an A* in GCSE shortcourse Psychology for AQA? Could you please let me know?

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unfortunately I don't have any results yet because go me for planning ahead (tbh I didn't know I would be sitting a GCSE this year but lol). Some of my friends have though and the highest grade anyone has got so far was a C. 😬 It's not looking good but I would like to stay #positive.

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i never thought that you could be in love with a backpack but i actually am 🕊

(the color is “blush pink”)

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i am very very slowly beginning to get to grips with maths. very slowly. I also bought a new pencilcase and these double ended pens from thejournalshop because treat yo self, I hope everyone’s having a good week and big hurrah to all IB student finishing up this week :D

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If you read a book and think that I should also read that book you are 100% allowed to send me a message telling me to read that book.