Biology Studies

Laura Lou University of Basel / Biology I track #biologystudies My Blog / My Instagram / Main Tumblr

[meowtxx]

2019.09.17

Hello there, have a lovely week ahead!

IG: meowtxx

[neurobiologies]

//I’ve been decently productive over the course of this reading week although I do wish it was longer, too much studying, not enough time//

My Insta: @Neurobiologies

[study-sarahh]

What my morning has been looking like. Starting to feel unprepared for this exam ahhh. 

[delta-breezes]

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5 Habits You Should Cultivate as a Student

On this series of habits, I’d like to share some habits we as students should cultivate despite our hectic student lives.

Make lists

- Before starting the day off, make a list of things to do for the day ahead. Split your tasks into 3 categories: Academic, Personal, and Work (e.g: replying to comments on Tumblr, etc).

Listen to podcasts

- Waiting for the bus? Stuck in a traffic jam? Grab this opportunity to listen to an educational podcast, be it on Spotify, Audible, etc. I try listening to BBC Learning English’s 6 Minute English daily to improve my vocabulary. Check them out here!

Social media detox

- Try not to use your phone 1 hour after waking up. Instead, listen to podcasts. It’s way more beneficial then scrolling mindlessly through your Instagram, or whatever.

Plan ahead

- Keeping a planner is helpful and useful as it helps you get your life together. As I’ve mentioned, make lists and also monthly overviews. This will give you a clear and focused mind.

Workout

- After a whole day of school, remember to s t r e t c h. Do some simple exercises, like stretching your legs. You’ll feel more refreshed and energised.

[evergrace]

i want to erase the stigma that studyblrs do not struggle in school.

i want to erase the stigma that studyblrs have no mental or physical illnesses or disabilities.

i want to erase the stigma that studyblrs are perfect.

[view-from-up-here]

[lilartthings]

queue this post when it’s your birthday and be surprise

[kristynstudies]

studyblr tip

make sure you’re actually getting inspiration or ideas when you reblog or create posts. don’t let studyblr turn into another chore. if you find yourself mindlessly scrolling or forcing yourself to make posts/log on, its defeating its purpose. studyblr is supposed to make you motivated in your studies, so if you find that it’s just becoming another one of ‘those things you have to do’, it’s okay to take a break or leave. never think you owe it to anyone to stay in a community that isn’t helping you.

[theorydictatespractice-deactiva]

This might come as a shock to some of you but saying “I’m not informed enough on this particular topic to have an opinion” is about 100 times more respectable than being misinformed

[feynites]

I know in school they often teach us that ‘I don’t know’ is the worst possible answer and that you are better off making your best guess than admitting ignorance, but that’s because the educational system is a dumpster fire, and this is a habit that it pays to un-learn.

[decaffs]

so one thing that totally stressed me out in first year of uni was the emphasis on auditory learning! personally, i’ve never been able to learn when i’m just being talked at or told information, my brain just doesn’t work that way. 

if you’re like me, here’s some of my top tips on how to get the most out of lectures when you suck at listening:

01. always come prepared

preparation is key when you know you won’t be concentrating for the full duration of your lecture. the night before a lecture, your priorities should be to print off your lecture slides, read over them and look over the extra readings (if any have been set). i always find that it’s easier to listen and i’m more likely to pay attention in a lecture when i know the basics of what’s being talked about! it’s a lot easier to learn and pay attention when what you’re being told about is building on some basic knowledge that you already have. if i’m going into a lecture completely blind, then i’m going to get distracted in the first ten minutes and the rest of the lecture is a write off!

prepare, prepare, prepare!!!

02. sit where you lecturer can see you

if you sit in teacher’s line of sight, you’re going to be 100% more aware of what you’re doing and how you’re acting in your lecture. being conscious of what you’re doing is really helpful in stopping yourself becoming distracted and letting your mind wander! if i make eye contact with my teacher and i’m not totally concentrating, it’s zones me back in and i can continue trying to listen

03. take audio recordings of lectures

even if your university provides recordings for you, having personal audio copies of your lectures will be a life saver. recordings give you something to constantly refer back to when you have gaps in your notes and knowledge because you couldn’t pay attention in lectures. listening back to them can also reassure you when you were listening but weren’t sure if you understood the concept at the time!  i use a combination of voice memos on the iphone and audio recorder on microsoft onenote, depending on whether i have my phone or laptop with me

04. stay hydrated

having to stay focused on one person talking for hours at a time can be really draining and exhausting when that’s not what your brain likes. being dehydrated can also make you tired and irritable too! if you can tackle one source of your tiredness then you’re going to feel invigorated and ready to learn, so drink lots and lots of water! a bottle of water will stop you feeling sluggish and boost your productivity during lectures

05. invest in textbooks and key texts

i mentioned before how preparation is key, but continuing your learning after your lecture ends is just as important! in my first year, i made the bad mistake of getting angry that i struggled learning content during a lecture so i just left the lecture and didn’t go back to it again. i now know that it’s so important for me to access the course’s key books and texts and use them after the lecture to consolidate what i heard and to expand on some points i was struggling to understand during the allotted lecture time! textbooks have completely saved me ass this year

06. reflect when you’re distracted

if you find yourself becoming distracted or you can feel your mind beginning to wander, take a second to stop and ask yourself why you’re getting distracted and why you’re not learning. most of the time, the problem is going to be something small that can be fixed there and then. if you’re struggling because you’re hungry, have a snack! if you’re struggling because you’re thirsty, have a drink! if you’re struggling because you’re uncomfortable, stretch your legs and your arms and try again!

obviously all of these tips are personal to me and things i find helpful so they might not work for everyone, but i still hope i’ve helped at least one of you non-auditory learners out here! 

[fy-perspectives]

[louderminds]

THEORIES OF MOTIVATION!

[slavicafire]

“hi, I’m not from the US” ask set

given how Americanized this site is, it’s important to celebrate all our countries and nationalities - with all their quirks and vices and ridiculousness, and all that might seem strange to outsiders.

1. favourite place in your country?

2. do you prefer spending your holidays in your country or travel abroad?

3. does your country have access to sea?

4. favourite dish specific for your country?

5. favourite song in your native language?

6. most hated song in your native language?

7. three words from your native language that you like the most?

8. do you get confused with other nationalities? if so, which ones and by whom?

9. which of your neighbouring countries would you like to visit most/know best?

10. most enjoyable swear word in your native language?

11. favourite native writer/poet?

12. what do you think about English translations of your favourite native prose/poem?

13. does your country (or family) have any specific superstitions or traditions that might seem strange to outsiders?

14. do you enjoy your country’s cinema and/or TV?

15. a saying, joke, or hermetic meme that only people from your country will get?

16. which stereotype about your country you hate the most and which one you somewhat agree with?

17. are you interested in your country’s history?

18. do you speak with a dialect of your native language?

19. do you like your country’s flag and/or emblem? what about the national anthem?

20. which sport is The Sport in your country?

21. if you could send two things from your country into space, what would they be?

22. what makes you proud about your country? what makes you ashamed?

23. which alcoholic beverage is the favoured one in your country?

24. what other nation is joked about most often in your country?

25. would you like to come from another place, be born in another country?

26. does your nationality get portrayed in Hollywood/American media? what do you think about the portrayal?

27. favourite national celebrity?

28. does your country have a lot of lakes, mountains, rivers? do you have favourites?

29. does your region/city have a beef with another place in your country?

30. do you have people of different nationalities in your family?

[applefroyo]

Yayyy today I got accepted by the company I am applying for my internship. I’m gonna start working this coming friday. 

Instagram: applefroyo

[cuppa-studies]

Friday, 23 March 2018.

[studyingbackthen]

9.3.18 ~ It was sunny so maybe Spring has arrived..? Finishing up some statistics for my Crusades piece because I’ll get no work done as my best friend is coming up for the weekend! 🌞

[y-o-u-t-h-s]

“The more intelligent, the less sane”

— George Orwell (via glassbonespaperskin)

[betopetiches]

RIP Stephen Hawking