Just A Little Blog To Keep Me Motivated :3

College Freshman c/o 2023 | Ravenclaw

[passer-corvusque]

There’s something charming about studying at the library. Old wooden tables, steps across creaking floorboards, buried between books upon books. Perhaps even the sound of rain rapping against the window and the whisper of students hiding behind the other shelf. It’s soothing, isn’t it?

[birthdaylobotomy]

this world can be so kind. butterflies will land and stick in your hair, the smell of rain will float through your mind in the middle of the night, the water we swim in is cold and clear, the fruits we eat so sweet. this world can be so, so kind.

[cyann-ure]

I feel like Persephone wrote that.

[deadpoetwilde]

oscar wilde is the type to open the door for himself and be like why thank you

[studyblr]

study soundtracks

– 1 am

– dark academia

– lo-fi

– animal crossing vibes

– classical music

enjoy!

[postapocalyptic-cryptic-hold]

Chaotic academia is

1.) Intense obsessions that last maybe two weeks but consume your soul

2.) Spacing out in class but loving to learn

3.) Swearing and slang while discussing deep academic topics

[stayatsam]

this might be a hard pill to swallow for college students but getting drunk all the time isnt a personality trait it’s alcoholism

[wingedcatboy]

Here’s another pill: companies and ad teams know that your 20s are extremely stressful and they purposely target you because they don’t care about making us all alcoholics as much as they care about profiting off of us.

[tiredbiostudent]

university is ALSO just *goes to bathroom* *stress cleans to avoid homework* *buys on sale bread* *peace sign in mirror while bawling your eyes out at 3am* *always has a cold* *glasses r fogged up* *granola bars* *falls asleep in class* *does laundry* *staples something* *takes an ibuprofen* *listens to the same song for 3 days straight* *no free seats at the library*  *checks phone to see how long until class ends but forgets to actually look at the time* *naps. regrets nap* *microwaves something* *has crisis about major* *contemplates dropping out every other week* *buys toilet paper*

[studyquill]

my winter finals are coming up in a month and i’m not ready hahahaha :’) when do you all have final exams? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ posted on Instagram - https://ift.tt/2qudriV

[today-piplup-says]

Remember to take care of yourself! School is back in session everywhere, and while your studies are important, your physical, mental, and emotional health are more important!

(Suggested by anon)

[luminous-studiess]

student self-care: but not necessarily the feel-good kind edition

1. what have you been procrastinating on? afraid to do? make a list. put it on your google calendar. be very honest with yourself. put every single task you have to do, schedule it, block out your calendar if you have to. it’ll help you in the long run even if it’s scary at first.  2. sort the loose papers settled at the bottom of your backpack. don’t risk losing precious class notes or syllabi or readings. use folders to classify them by subject. label them clearly. sort them by chronological order and label what class and what part of the syllabus they’re from. you’ll thank me during exam season. 3. evaluate your finances. have a way of keeping track of them. personally, i tend to spend a lot on food and coffee when i’m stressed. make a budget and stick to it.  4. if you’re struggling in a certain subject, make some time for it. i know it’s painful and easier to procrastinate, but make time. set a certain quota of pages to read. email your professor for help and consult if you have to. 

5. eating healthy isn’t necessarily eating delicious. i know everyone posts their croissants and lattes and cakes (guilty) but eat that salad, eat your vegetables, eat a balanced diet. it’s brain food and it’ll sustain you and help you focus better. 6. take the time to really care for yourself. make it a routine. take daily walks, count the glasses of water you have, make sure to shower regularly. do your laundry and clean your room. take your medication regularly, schedule doctor’s appointments if you need to. your health is much more important than school, and your wellbeing will help your performance. 7. sleep is good. regular sleep is good and necessary. but know when you have to sacrifice a little sleep to get things some very hard things done. then sleep after.  self-care isn’t always pretty. sometimes it’s about being disciplined and confronting what you’re afraid of. but it will make things easier and lighter for you in the long run. just one day at a time. 

[gugumina]

ㅡ one time, I learnt that experience was actually a great achievement.

[daisystudies]

lazy study tips

1. use quizlet. quizlet is amazing because you can access your flashcards on your phone!! this way you can easily flip through them while waiting in line, watching tv, etc.

2. use the pomodoro technique. if you’re lazy like i am, sitting down for 6+ hours a day to study can be daunting. giving yourself multiple breaks throughout a study session will help to keep you going!

3. watch youtube videos. watching videos or listening to podcasts on the topic you’re studying could be a huge time saver and is a lot more interesting than flipping through a textbook. and you can easily do this in bed!! (i would not advise to do this instead of using a textbook all together just in case information is left out of the video)

4. try to build a steady study routine. block out a chunk of time in the middle of the day every day for studying. this way, you know that when the time is up, you have the rest of the day to relax!

5. get sleep. i’ve found that i’m at my laziest when i haven’t been sleeping much. avoid being sluggish throughout the day and get some rest! this will cut back on nap/rest time and increase productivity during the day.

6. consider the consequences of not studying. which will benefit you more in the long run- getting your work done now, or watching another episode?

7. reward yourself. give yourself a little treat (a piece of candy, etc.) after completing a set amount of work. this will keep you motivated to keep studying!

8. just start. the hardest part of studying is starting- force yourself to sit down and open up your notes.

as always, thanks for reading! x

[scornfluke-archive]

*hitting depression with a stick* i have to pass this class

[hippocampus-studies]

study like a gryffindor: break out the good snacks and pump the music, use breaks as a time to work out, go to the professor’s office hours when you have questions, be confident in your ability to succeed

study like a hufflepuff: organize study groups, do your readings in your comfiest sweaters, write your own notes and study guides from the textbook, be unafraid of the hard work that studying takes

study like a ravenclaw: think critically when re-reading notes, quiz yourself while brushing your teeth, tackle the hardest practice problems, know that you have the skills to get it done

study like a slytherin: use every resource available to study, use your notes to make your own lecture, challenge yourself by setting goals even if you’re not sure you can achieve them, be proud when you do well

[marie-curie]

you don’t want to study? me neither. sometimes it’s a pain in the ass. i know. but you know what? it gets better. some days just suck. but when you’re pushing through better days will come. your life is a combination of ups and downs. most of the time you can’t control what will happen but you can decide what you want to do with it. next time when you feel unmotivated try to change your environment. go outside. sit in the sun for a bit. who says you can’t study on the meadow? lay on the floor of your dorm room. spread your sheets all around you. try to imagine yourself as a crazy scientist who is on the verge of discovering life in space. put on a cute outfit. make yourself some coffee or hot tea. try to enjoy it just a little bit. we often forget how blessed we are to have the oportunity of learning something new every day.

[myeco-chi]

study motivation

Fa Mulan: I mean she saved China at such a young age and she makes me feel like I need to do something. 

Rory Gilmore at Season 1-3: She likes to read and organize her life well. She can have free time but first, she needs to devote time to her studies.

Elle Woods: This movie might be a little unrealistic but when I watch the clip on youtube when she said that “I’ll show you how valuable Elle Woods can be.” She became my role model because she doesn’t have to abandon her feminine side to have good grades. 

Paris Geller: She is intense and sometimes I understand why. She wants to graduate and go to Harvard and do all the things that she wants to do. One of the quotes of Paris Geller that I don’t forget is “No man is an island but this woman is.”

Mizutani Shizuku (Tonari no Kaibutsu-Kun)- Most of the people don’t know her but she is one that kept me studying even I want to sleep, watch Netflix and do the things that I want to do. There is one situation in this anime where she was kidnapped by students and then she still studies! I mean how? She organizes her father’s store and always giving her 100 percent for studying.

[kwonstudies]

psych notes from last quarter 🌱 this class was definitely one of my favorite classes

currently listening to: superstitious - MKTO