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[elrood]

I woke up really early and enjoyed the cold morning air :’) I can feel that autumn is arriving! 🍁🍂 I just feel so comfy and at peace during this season :’) what do you like about autumn?

[weavemama]

SHOUTOUT TO THE MISS PERU 2018 CONTESTANTS FOR GIVING STATS ABOUT WOMEN’S ISSUES INSTEAD OF THEIR BODY MEASUREMENTS

[tropiuz-deactivated20200618]

AHHH PERÚ DID THAT!!!

[nonbinarysapphic]

ive recently found out that in the 80s lesbians who were more interested in cuddles and kisses rather than sex were called bambi lesbians

it’s such a cute thing omg let’s bring this term back

[nonbinarysapphic]

the love ace lesbians found for this post warms my heart mind body and soul and spirit

[changeduser00000000000]

reblog to make an ace lesbian feel happy

[whyarewewlwlikethat]

girls.

[whyarewewlwlikethat]

all i had to do was write “girls.” in a pink font and all the wlws slammed reblogged

[positiveupwardspiral]

[showerthoughtsofficial]

You spend most of your child and teen years being told how precious your youth is and not to waste it but also given very little power over how to spend your time.

[stability]

[orangeblossomstudies]

2018年 9月 19日

Two angles of the same setup but I took these for an illustrative paper and they turned out really good (except for that corner of the book I cut off in the frame on accident) so here they are! I pigged out on reject challah-turned-cookies and honey and busted out the china (which I do every time I have tea). I always drink tea from a french press because I hate going back to get more hot water from the kitchen. This gives me a good 8-10 cups which stay hot with each new cup. Would recommend.

I have a project I’m doing in my History of Text class in which groups of us were assigned to look at and study different fragments of 1st century B.C. papyrus scrolls from the library’s archives. We have to transcribe and encode the data and honestly this is so much fun! It gets me thinking about my new job that I’m beginning at the start of October with the library’s Special Collections (i.e really cool old stuff). I’ll be doing similar work with the notes of legendary theoretical physicist Paul Dirac.

♬: Coffee by Grace. Yo, okay this song is literally my jam. It never gets old and this chick’s voice is gold. It’s the only style I’m able to sing well in too, like I can hit every note and actually carry the tune lol. Very jazzy. Sexy. Smooth.

[thesesummersonspoet]

whatever you do, keep making art. write in clichés. paint in colours that are too bright. speak in poetry. sketch everything. allow yourself to make mistakes. grow. hold tight to it when everything goes wrong - whatever else happens, you’ll always have the art.

[rayraystudies]

Hey! I'll start going to university next year & I don't know, what to study?? There are so many interesting majors and I can't decide! Do u have any tips?

Hi!

I’m going to be totally honest, I’m not the best person to ask this because I was one of “those” kids…I knew my field since I was in grade 6 (I mean originally it was a doctor…but similar field).

BUT ASIDE FROM THAT

I’d look at the classes you’ve currently taken in high school and see what you’re qualified to take. Like, for example, if you haven’t taken any French classes, you can’t exactly go and study French in university right?

Then, of those classes, which ones did you like the most? And to clarify, I mean the topics they covered, not the teacher or the environment. Like would you be interested in teaching yourself this topic. If so? That’s the class.

Now, can you find a degree in university for those courses? Do you have the required courses for that degree? Awesome!

Overall, focus on picking what you’d like to learn, am I qualified to apply here, and if it’s a concern for you, is this a viable career path?

In Ontario, becoming a teacher (for primary/secondary schools) is not practical as we have too many teachers, so I wouldn’t recommend you aim for being a teacher in the current climate.

Okay to summarize:

What degrees are you qualified to aim for with your current high school/night school/adult school courses

Of your courses, which ones did you like the most (the topics they covered)

What programs can you apply within that subject? With the courses you’ve taken for

If you’re worried about it: is there a career in this at the other end of your degree?

Some other things to consider

If you’re in the USA - go to community college, you can do your gen-ed requirements there while taking other fun courses and decide what you like the most! (Thing to note - I’m not from America so this is from friends who’re in the USA)

Similar idea in Canada - go to university with an undeclared major and take courses that are required plus random ones you’re interested in and then decide what you want to do as a major!

If you’re in another part of the world, I’m not really sure about what fits for you best, so definitely check with someone who lives in your country! You can always ask for help from your teachers or counsellors in your school for assistance when deciding your future plans.

[miss-starrynight]

[adelinestudiess]

I have decided to share how I revise for math since math has always been one of my best subjects.

Do homework. This may not seem crucial but it is important as homework helps you to revise what you have learnt in class.

Ask when you are in doubt. This is pretty self explanatory but math is essentially a subject which builds on what you have learnt in the past. Thus, your foundation for math must be strong. Ask your teacher asap when you don’t understand the concept.

Do assessment books. Books like the ten year series is important to give you a feel of what o-level math examinations questions are like. Basically, just do assessment books to prepare for whatever major examinations you are attending for.

Revise all of your worksheets, textbook and notes. Improving math, be better at solving equations, etc is all about practicing. You can try redoing all the questions in your textbook, notes and worksheets.

Alternatively, you can also come up with your own questions simply by changing the values in a sample question.

There are also lots of resources out there such as Photomath and Khan Academy (these are the ones I personally use) which helps you to better grasp the mathematical concept.

It is the most important to remember the formulas. I usually write down all the formulas I need to remember on the definitions printable designed by @emmastudies

Math problems are pretty standard so you can try to familiarise the method used to solve certain hard problemsums.

Lastly, definitely do not try to cram math. Math has a lot of topics so it is not a good idea to study the day before.

How tos

How I study math by @grangerproductivity

How I study mathematics by @aescademic

How to ace your next math test by @concentrationandtea

How to avoid carelessness in calculations by @ugly-postcards

How to do well in math by @rhubarbstudies

How to easily remember the unit of circles by @rebrobindoesmath

How to math by @studybuzz

How to study for math by @nostalgicstudyblr

How to study math by @blogisclosed

How to study math by @studyquill

How to study math by @study-well

How to study math when you hate it by @thecanadianundergradmoved

How to succeed in math by @gracefullywitty

How to take notes Math by @thestudiouspanda

Tips, techniques and tricks

Math study and exam tips by @studymelody

Tips for mathematics by @studyingnic

Top 5 math tips by @etudiance

Trick for remembering trigonometric values by @study-math

Math studying technique by @lunastudy

9 Unnecessary ways to lose points on math assessments

Don’t let calculus d(e)rive you mad by @biopsychs

“Conquering” math by @thestudyfeels

Guides

Algebra 2 by @parisgellerstudy

AP Calculus by @hollohat

Maths: a survival guide by @ashleigh-studies

Formulas and equations

Formulas by @maxwellsequations

Magic trig hexagons by @collegesavviness

Geometric formulas by @chaosophia218

Trigonometry by @visualizingmath

Reference by @badsciencejokes

Graphical equations by @littlemusicalwitch

Formulas and equations printable by @rosallindfranklin

Pythagoras theorem explained by @leetakeuchi-blog

Resources

Khan academy

Photomath by @asukastudies

Desmos graphing calculator

Life saving resources for studying math by @mathbrain

Math masterpost by @pythagaoras

Math aid by @allwriteokay

Precalculus by @etudiance

Other masterposts

Maths masterpost by @acadehmic

A maths masterpost by @organisaticns

Math by @areistotle

Maths masterpost by @highlightcrs

Calc ap study guide by @komlin

Other masterposts by me

Printables

Self care

College

Ace your exams

Apps for students

Note taking

[studyingreece-deactivated201902]

tips on how to manage your time for school

managing my time is something I struggle with but I’m trying to work on it with these tips so I’d thought I share them with you guys.

tip 1: do the easiest subjects first

I know a lot of study posts say to thr harder subjects first because you will burn energy on the simple things but it’s actually the opposite

I’ve done this before and I just end up finding myself exhausted from spending the whole day on one assignment and not even finishing! At that point I’m not even going to bother looking at my other assignments so I basically spent the whole day working but yet didn’t get much done.

tip 2: put your phone away

I know this is a common tip but it’s something that I and I bet a bunch of other students have problems with. I’m not addicted to my phone but I do often find myself procrastinating on youtube when I should be studying for psych lol.

I have seen people use the app forest but that doesn’t work for me so what I do is put my phone in another room so that way I’m not even tempted to look at it

tip 3: plan

if you have a test coming up plan about three to four days to study or even more depending on how big the test is.

tip 4: don’t cram

it’s not healthy. trying to fit all that information in your head will just burn you out. it won’t be needed if you plan :)

tip 5: don’t pull all nighters

I’m really guilty of this sjsjs but I’m trying to stop. you have to make sure you get enough sleep which is about 8 to 9 hours to function properly. if you come to school tired then you’ll perform poorly.

tip 6: remember to take breaks

this is another thing I really need to work on. do not study/do homework for hours on end. you will become exhausted (trust me) and end up not being motivated to do anymore work (trust me pt.2).

I do this all the time and I’m trying to stop because it’s not healthy and I’ve finally realized that. I become extremely exhausted and unmotivated.

This leads to me not taking care of myself which isn’t worth it in the end.

after working for 30 minutes to an hour take a 5-10 minute break and then resume working. that way you can do your work and have free time. just remember to not take advantage of your break and end up procrastinating.

I hope these tips help you guys with school and help me as well haha :)

[bonduelle]

Apartment hacks masterpost

Kitchen

How to clean up kitchen (particularly the sink, burnt pots and small aplliances)

How to take care of kitchen stuff so that it lives longer

10 commandments of a clutter-free kitchen

Organizing kitchen mini masterpost

5 things to do in the kitchen before you go to bed

What is soapy bowl and why it’s awesome

How to organize your fridge (also here, here and here)

Thins you should know about your fridge

Adding more storage space in a tiny kitchen

Cleaning

Lots of cleaning tutorials and tips. And some more

How to clean up pantry

How to make your house look cleaner than it really is

How to wash pillows

Cleaning the bathroom

How to clean the nastiest places (and get rid of bad smells, etc.)

Floor-to-celling guide to spring cleaning

Recaulking your bathtub

Cleaning grout

How to dispose of toxic waste

Cleaning the medicine cabinet

How to make chores more fun

You mustn’t skip these chores, but you can delay these if you’re busy

Easily forgotten things that you should clean/replace

Why you need a catch-up day

Small cleaning tasks to do in under 15 minutes (also here)

Looking for a flat/moving

First apartment checklist

Where too look during an apartment hunt (and some more tips)

Negotiate these things with your landlord

What to do first in a new place

What do clean before moving out

How not to get crazy during moving flats

How to downgrade to a smaller place

Organisation, storage

10 habits for better home organisation

How to store off-season items

10 storage ideas for small spaces (more here)

Storage secret weapons

How to organise your closet

Things to do before twice-yearly closet switchout

How to store and maintain your sweaters

Decluttering

Why it feels great

How to get rid of clutter

How to declutter (not only a flat)

What needs to be thrown away from your flat

How to let go of the things you no longer need

Things you own too many of; you can throw away these too

Decuttering the bathroom

Decluterring masterpost

Decorating

Projects for every room in your home/flat

Add style to your home

DIY decorating ideas

How to use negative space

4 common decorating mistakes and how to avoid them

Questions to ask yourself before buying something new

How to choose furniture that’ll be easier to clean

Season-specific tips

Things to do before the cold season

Household hacks for winter

Preparing for Christmas

Green thumb 101

How to take care of succulents

Never kill a plant again

Living alone / Sharing a flat

How not to be lonely when living alone

12 things you can only do when home alone

What you learn by living alone

Things you learn while sharing a flat

What to pack when leaving for a dorm

How to seamlessly share a kitchen (or a flat in general)

Safety issues to discuss with flatmates

Benefits of living with strangers

And also how to turn a house into a home

[purplebuddhaquotes]

“People who truly love us can be divided into two categories: those who understand us, and those who forgive us our worst sins. Rarely do you find someone capable of both.”

— Jonathan Carroll 

[paigelearnslanguages]

Pro tip for anyone going to college/in college: check your emails before you go to class

[ohleaf]

🌼🌻study smarter🌻🌼

(here are some study tips straight from my psych notes)

1. interest: the brain prioritizes by meaning, value, and relevance so u remember things better if ur interested

find a study partner

do extra practice or research

teach it to someone else (this works so well!)

2. intent: be actively paying attention. very little learning actually takes place without attention

use a concentration check sheet (every time u get distracted, put a check on ur sheet. this is supposed to program ur mind to pay attention)

while u read, talk back to the author

ask questions during lectures (this is scary ik!! but do it!)

3. basic background: make connections to what u already know

preview and skim the material before u read it. or google it!

write out a list of vocab words before a lecture and leave some spaces between them to fill in during the lecture

read ahead of lectures

watch crashcourse tbh

4. selectivity: start by studying whats important

look for bolded words, graphics, pictures, chapter review questions in ur readings

listen for verbal clues like emphasis and repetition during lectures

make urself a study guide as u read and write down questions for urself to answer later as review (kinda like cornell notes)

5. meaningful organization: u can learn/rmr better if u group ideas into diff categories

apply vocab words to ur life

make flashcards and sort them (try not to have more than seven items in one category!)

use mnemonics

6. recitation: saying ideas aloud in ur own words strengthens synaptic connections! when u say something aloud u r forcing urself to pay attention

after u read, ask urself questions

talk abt what u learned w/ classmates outside of class

again, teach someone else

7. visualization: ur brain’s quickest and longest-lasting response is to images

convert info into a chart or graph

draw it out

make a mental video of a process

look at picture/video examples

8. association: memory is increased when facts are consciously associated w something u already know. memory = making neural connections

ask urself: is this something i already know?

9. consolidation: give ur brain some time to establish a neural pathway

make a list of what u remember from class

review notes at the end of the day, every day

stop after reading each prg to write a question in ur notes

make ur own practice quiz

10. distributed practice: we all know cramming doesnt work but we do it anyway! but yeah short and frequent study sections work better

make a daily/weekly study schedule

create a time budget/time tracker (track everything ur doing for a week and see how u can be more efficient w/ the time u waste)

divide the reading/vocab by the number of days before an exam and do a little bit each day (u can use sticky notes to divide ur reading)

other tips:

stop stressing! this sounds stupid and it isnt going to be easy, but anxiety causes u to lose focus. try ur best to think positively. sleep a lot. minimize ur caffeine intake. take a walk maybe

when u need to remember something, look upward or close ur eyes (when ur eyes are open ur using visual parts of ur brain that u might not need to be using)

find a rival! (like the person right above u in class rank) secretly compete w/ them (envy can improve mental persistence bc it makes u focus more intensely) but dont overdo it! 

walking and sleeping build memory storage in ur brain

eat flavonoids! (grapes, berries, tea leaves, cocoa beans make neurons in the brain more capable of forming new memories + increase blood flow to the brain)

obstacles force ur brain to try harder, so space learning lessons apart or create a puzzle to solve or change ur physical setting