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Hey I'm McKenna! I'm a 19 year old living in California!I Attending Oklahoma State University and majoring in Animal Science (pre-vet) and zoology. ! This blog is to help keep me motivated and get some good studying ideas!

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i dont get offended at white people jokes even though im white because: 

i can recognize white people as a whole have systemically oppressed POC in america, which is where i live 

most people when they make white people jokes only mean the shitty white people and i am not a shitty white person 

im not a pissbaby

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my white friends that have reblogged this give me life

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4. Sometimes I am a shitty white person and the jokes remind me to FUCKIN STOP

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If ur white and like this post I fux with u

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^absolutely

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5. It’s hard to be offended when white people jokes involve bland food/tourist dads in socks and sandals/white girls in yoga pants obsessed with pumpkin spice/suburban PTA moms and other harmless and mostly true stereotypes while jokes about POC involve them being called thugs/criminals/slurs/uneducated/illegal immigrants.

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i fucks with u heavy if ur white and you reblog this

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6. They’re usually really fucking funny and don’t perpetuate stereotypes that will ever affect me economically, politically, or cause me any true harm, let alone create risks that “justify” my murder and/or death

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THIS 

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Wow guys long time no see. So my first year of college is over and boy do I have a lot to talk about Lol. I'll update in a few hours when I get my computer. But, I'm happy to say I have some good advice coming. Along with some words of wisdom from some of my bad experiences

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update 09/17/15

Oh boy it’s been a whole month since I updated. I’ve been meaning to do so but i’ve been so busy with work and school so let me shorten up the events for you

I love my classes

im doing really well in my classes

i scored an 89 on my first math exam (yeaaaa!!!!!!)

college is really working out for me. I love the in depth learning. I thought the pace would be to fast for me but everything is running smoothly 

im involved in a pre vet club and plan to start volunteering next weekend

the study tips on studyblr ACTUALLY HELPED ME 

rewriting my notes helps me ALOT 

i study for my classes everyday 

I never realized I would miss my shitty hometown so much

I miss my parents more than i thought i would 

i’m going to add a minor or double major but im not sure what yet

But overal im doing great, i love my major an wouldn’t dream of changing it!

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Words that people get mixed up

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I absolutely love this image! This is how I feel about speech pathology!!

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some tips to stay motivated

wake up early, or at least don’t sleep in every single day. morning has a way of freshening your outlook, and it is also one of the best times of day to get organized. 

make a to-do list. make the items on your list very small. for example, if you have to read three chapters, make each chapter a separate item on your list. as you cross items off, you’ll be more motivated to complete the entire list. 

use color in your lists, journals, agendas, and calendars. this will make your organizational tools catch your eye, and you’ll be more likely to want to use them if they look pretty. 

get organized in advance. don’t wait until the day before your term paper is due to decide to revamp your entire organizational system. 

sleep. it seems rudimentary, but just do it. so often your sleep is what gets overlooked, then you don’t wake up on time, then you fall behind on everything for the rest of the day. don’t do it. 

schedule in your fun time. add reading a chapter of your favorite book to your to-do list. write down your lunch dates with friends on your calendar. behave as though relaxing is just as crucial as the rest of your life, because it is. 

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update 08/06/15

Only 2 days till I leave for oklahoma!!!!!! Can’t wait to move in. 

I was looking at my tuition fees and i’m about ready to have a panic attack over how much I have to pay. 

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modern hogwarts houses | hufflepuff girls [ two / four ] 

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As this is comic provides an overly simplified suggestion, please note that everybody works differently and you may have to adjust these rules accordingly to your lifestyle!  I tried to make it flexible enough to be applicable for every individual, tho I still feel like I’ve only scratched the surface on how to arrange your day to day chores tbh, so I’m not sure if I’ll even keep this up for long?  orz  I hope this’ll at least help with understanding the general idea. Managing time for school work and your hobbies seem a bit daunting, but with a day planner, a weekly printout chart or even a little calendar you can filter out the unnecessary activities that are a distraction from accomplishing bigger things!  Not too long ago I was working two jobs as a full time college student while trying to squeeze in art, it was tough, so I really had to pick and choose what was most important to me in order to give it my all! Also, please please please make time for sleep and take care of your health, above all things, no matter what! Check out these 20 quick tips, how to filter out unnecessary activities, and this time managing masterpost for additional resources!!

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To your studying question in college

So I saw your post on how to study or what college students do rather. To be honest, it’s best to play around. This might get long, but i really hope this helps you!

I found that if I take notes in class (word for word, off the power point etc) I zone out and stop LISTENING. So I started recording my lectures (Fabulous! and some teachers already do this, so ask) and checked to see if any professors posted their power points online (at my school it’s about 50%) So with that before lecture/Lab or whatever it is. I copy the power point down. Boom problem 1 solved. And you can focus on the professors which is always good. if they don’t record the lecture and copy the power point. I listen to recordings while I review my notes of that day (like a 10 minute thing each and every day after class) and add where i need to, usually in another color or something.

Before class: I study any previous notes (this really means for me my textbook notes). When Isay study I don’t mean reread or something, I mean: Look at the notes, and try to MAKE connections between concepts. They’re there. Promise. It’ll be frustrating as all get out, but you’ll get the hang of it. While I’m waiting for class, I sort of get organized and constantly find myself flipping through the last lecture notes (Just to refresh my mind) and my textbook and or any thing I’ve marked or noted from for easy access (This is great if you take lots of a literature classes where they ask for quotes and stuff). If you have questions or something you didn’t understand STUDY those and see if they make sense now if not ASK during the lecture. Believe me, the professors don’t mind you saying something from the reading was confusing.  As a freshmen (1st year) it can be scary to ask question or talk to your professor, but many, many of them are nice and welcoming. So use this a study tool.

During class: I basically write important examples or phrases the professor repeats or stress and any thing that connects to a point. For example, one professor I had would tell us personal stories that displayed a concept. I wrote down simple phrases or drew a picture/image that would job my memory come test.

At home/Dorm: I normally do the assignments for my classes on Friday, so I can focus on reading materials etc. So personal that’s up to you. You might not like having to work a little more through the weekend (Id didn’t as a freshmen) but it really lessened stressed. And i worked in about 35-40 intervals (NOT any more because some textbooks are dense as hell) with a 10-15 minute break or walk.  But I continue the above method or review and revision.

Depending on how many classes you take and stuff, reviewing time is totally up to you. I usually review my Monday/Wednesday class notes Tues and Thursday. And Tuesday/Thursday classes Monday and Wednesday (So i wait a day) Leaving Friday for me to go over and rewrite things or review material. If you easily forget what you learned in class (i do that sometimes) Then I rewrite my notes THAT night or in between classes just to keep it fresh. But use a different method. Maybe a mind map or Cornell notes for example.

Test Prep: this is kinda hard, and you’ll figure as you go, but for me when my teachers tell us about a test I write down the concepts they mention or the format. (Namely both if you can). Also go to office hours or see the TA and say you’re not sure what to focus on for studying because there’s a lot of information. Ask if there is a specific section or example or something you need to know. And also make your own study guide. There’s tone of  how to’s. If there’s a study guide involved go through it. With study guides I quiz myself. Making up questions or finding textbook questions (Some will have those annoying Q &A things at the end of each chapter) If I don’t know the concept on the study guide it gets highlighted and i move on. No more than 15-20 minutes a day (unless you test is only a week then try for 30-40 minutes) with 10-20 minute break (including stretching, moving positions etc)

Knowing when to stop: that’s again something you’ll have to figure out on your own (Which is like 90% of everything) But for me it’s when I start rereading the same paragraph or find myself just going through the motions of copying notes or something. When I’m not longer ACTIVELY engaging in the material. When you find yourself dozing off (it happens) or feeling sleepy, take a break and MOVE around. 

Again, I hope this helps at least a little. I was a first gen. college student too and I figured a lot of this out by trial and error and some really REALLY stressful nights of trying to study for exams

THANK U SO MUCH @justhitthosebooks !!!!!!!!!!!!!

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STUDY HELP

I have a question to those who are already in college:

HoW DO YOU STUDY And I don’t mean “how” as in what to do. I get that, make flashcards, etc

But how do you manage studying? How do you prepare for your tests??? HOW MUCH SHOULD YOU STUDY??

Should you study right after your class ends? When should you stop studying? How do you know when to stop? What should i study before every class???

Please if you can answer all of these. I am a first generation college kid with no one to ask this stuff to. Any advice you give me I take straight to heart. 

Anyone??

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my #1 piece of college advice for you youngsters would be to always keep a phone charger, snacks, and an umbrella in your backpack at all times

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Also for the love of God don’t skip class.

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Buy a reusable water bottle / container. Especially if you walk around a lot.

Buy a watch because you can’t always look at your phone believe it or not.

Bonus if it has alarms (preferably quieter ones) so you can keep track of your time.

ALWAYS. KEEP. YOUR CHANGE. Especially silver coins! Adds up fast.

Talk to the people sitting next to you in class. Exchange phone numbers or something. Keep friendly. If you ever miss class, let them know and ask if they can share their notes. Always have at least 2 people in case 1 isn’t there.

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Make sure you have at least one pair of sturdy walking shoes. Believe me, walking to class sucks sooooo much more with blisters and sore feet

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MAKE FRIENDS WITH YOUR PROFESSORS. Seriously, they can help you get where you want to go in life by giving you good references and making your life easier.

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Qualifications to be a studyblr:

1. Study

Not qualifications to be a studyblr: - Have expensive stationery - Be an +A top student - Go to a physical school - Be a university student - Post pretty pictures

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Websites:

Soundrown

Coffitivity

StudyingSounds

Rainy Mood

iSerenity

SimplyNoise

SimplyRain

NatureSoundPlayer

WhiteNoise 24/7

Focus@Will

Get Work Done Music

Sounds:

10 hours of rain and thunder.

3 hours of rain and thunder.

Human heartbeat.

Rainforest.

Sound of rain on a tin roof.

Autumn wind.

Rain on a tent

Traffic in the rain.

Soft traffic.

Fan.

Train.

Nature sounds

Studying at Hogwarts

Film Soundtracks:

Jurassic Park

Pirates of the Caribbean (Curse of the Black Pearl)

Harry Potter

The Grand Budapest Hotel

Forrest Gump

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

Fantastic Mr Fox

Les Miserables

The Hobbit (Going on an Adventure)

What Emotions Sound Like (multiple movies)

Instrumental/Other Soundtracks:

Tides

Persephone of the Underworld

Instrumental Study Heaven

“The study mix that can get you through medschool!”

Eye of the storm

The calm before the storm

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fractures

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hello everyone! i know some of you will be going back to school soon, so i decided to make a huge masterpost that will hopefully help some of you out!

NOTETAKING

how to take pretty notes

notetaking from a textbook

how to make mindmaps

different types of notes

mindmapping.com

99 mindmapping resources

tips for taking efficient notes

effective notetaking

ORGANIZATION

staying organized

organization tips

get organized in high school

ten tips for staying organized

colour coding organization

tips for keeping your desk clean

PRINTABLES

form your habits

study and revision planner (2)

student planner

daily and essay planners

poetry terms chart

exam studying pack

loads of printables

2015 calender

chalkboard style to do list

READING

free online library

read free classics

what should i read next?

TESTS AND STUDYING

test taking guide

how to make a study guide (2, 3, 4, 5)

study tips (2, 3, 4)

study techniques

how to get straight a’s

how to study

making study schedules (2, 3, 4)

preparing for an exam (2, 3)

the basics of efficient studying

how to be an efficient test taker

how to review in less time

things NOT to do when studying

on test anxiety (2, 3)

study skills assessment

how to pull an all-nighter effectively

tips for answering multiple choice

how to answer exam questions

WRTING AND ENGLISH

develop your characters

essay-writing (2)

academic writing tips

create a bibliography (2)

MATH

math practice

math resources

free math help

learn basically anything

graphing calculator

learn any math

a bunch of calculators

square root calculator

cube root calculator

PRODUCTIVITY

how to wake up earlier

how to have a productive day

stop procrastinating (2)

how long to nap?

time management tips

tips to help you focus

energy throughout the day

STRESS AND WELLNESS

how to manage your stress

bedtime calculator

power naps

STUDY PLAYLISTS

minimalism

studying

film scores

you’ve got this

essential indie

pencil lead and lined paper

minimalist

celestial

love that aesthetic

space race

sunday morning

BULLET JOURNALLING

bulletjournal.com

bullet journal setup (2, 3, 4, 5)

minimalist bullet journal

bullet journal in a binder

pages to start

health tracker

how to use a chronodex

YOUTUBE VIDEOS

diy school supplies (2, 3, 4)

back to school supplies haul (2, 3, 4, 5)

finals survival guide

top secret study tips

how to take the best notes

study hacks

JOURNALLING, ART JOURNALLING, AND SKETCHBOOKS

journaling 101

what to put in a sketchbook

100 sketchbook ideas

119 journal prompts

50 art journal prompts

lists to make

how to collage in your art journal

collaging for beginners

how to start a sketchbook

art journaling 101

how to start a journal (2)

what to put in a blank notebook

keeping creative diary pages

turn an old book into an art journal

how to journal

what is an art journal?

must have art journal supplies

journal themes

art journal techniques

art journal inspiration

MISC

annotating a book

get back on track after missing school

convert just about anything

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FUCK