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Summer Studying Challenge // Day 2
Do you have a specific goal this summer?
My main goal this summer is to secure an apartment for the upcoming school year! :D It will be my first time living away from home that wasn't a dormitory. I'm also working really hard to pass my summer classes with at least an A- 😊
How to study LESS but BETTER
DISCLAIMER: Obviously, we are not the same ,especially when it comes to studying and absorbing info. Each one of you can try whichever hack/study technique you want and just because it didn’t work on you ,that doesn’t mean that it won’t be helpful for others :)
🍒.Studygroups.Personally,i like studying alone so studying with other people isn’t helpful to me . However, if you think you could do better with a study-group ,then find a couple of good friends (who are interested in studying AS WELL) and GET THINGS DONE
🍒.Take notes by hand ,it’s an effective way to crave everything into your memory, faster and easily
🍒.Show up in class/lectures ,everything will make a lot more sense. Trust me :)
🍒.Do a little everyday ,but don’t let it be your WHOLE day (e.g Today i’m gonna study the first 2 chapters for my history test ,then i’ll do my science project and then i’ll watch the next episode of Miraculous Ladybug and go to the gym) ;)
🍒.BULLET POINTS AND DIAGRAMS!
🍒.Be a SMART READER , not a ROBOT
🍒. In Uni, choose classes that interest you because this way studying will become more enjoyable and won’t feel like a dull chore.
i’ve seen masterposts for like every subject besides politics, which is what i’m studying, so i decided 2 make one!! my fanmail + ask is always open if u have any questions, comments, or suggestions xxx
b4 class
read the news !! - poli sci professors + teachers LOVE talking about the news, one of my professors spends 10-15 mins every class discussing relevant topics! here are some good news sites to get you started:
free!!!
quartz + a daily brief they send straight to ur email!
the guardian + love their editorials!! + good 4 european news
bloomberg + rly readable business news!!
al-jazeera + gr8 resource 4 international news
ask ur librarian if u can get these from ur school!
the new york times
the economist
foreign policy
foreign affairs
know ur history + geography - i honestly can’t stress this enough ok, when studying the present u have 2 remember the past!
khan academy
maps throughout history
world history association
fun geography game
everything u need 2 know abt a country
rly good article abt the importance of history!
look @ some think tanks - these r rly good resources to figure out how ppl in the field feel abt different policies, but they can be rly biased toward a specific policy so be careful !!
council on foreign relations
brookings institution
carnegie endowment for international peace
catham house, the royal institute for international affairs
scholars strategy network
heritage foundation
cato institute
+more (click “publishing institutions on the left + click “more”)
do the readings!!! - take notes!! underline!! use highlighters!! draw in the margins!! connect different ideas!! + make sure u go over them right before class so u can stay on top of the subject, studyign has a rly good resource 4 notetaking here!
get in touch with ur professors - honestly can’t stress this enough!! ur professors are ur connection to the field, they know people + will help u with jobs after u graduate if ur tight with them! go to their office hours, bring snacks + coffee, talk about the readings, talk about current events, ask them about their past, anything!
in class
pay attention + participate - there’s no point in being there if u don’t say what u think abt the subject! + professors love when students speak up
make a friend - u can trade notes + they will help u if u miss a class!!
come hydrated + fed - this will help with knowledge retention!! + no one wants to be that kid who’s stomach growls in the middle of class
have ur readings handy - if the lecture references it, u can look back + see the exact quote + whatever notes u took
write down everything ur professor says!!!
esp if it’s a repeated phrase!!
+ if they reference something u’ve never heard before
try the cornell method or try 2 make a mind map
i always bring a blue pen + a red pen - write with the blue, connect ideas + concepts or underline important phrases w the red!
if u prefer typing notes, check out lattesandnetflix‘s post here
try 2 connect what ur learning w/ current + past events! this is when reading the news comes in handy B-)
after class
discuss the main points of the lecture - w/ that friend we talked abt earlier, or ur coworker, or even ur mom on the phone!! this helps 2 reinforce what u learned
rewrite ur notes! this will give u a clear idea of what u actually learned bc professors can talk in circles + u can make them rly pretty (check out areistotle‘s post abt this here)
watch free lectures online !!!!
london school of economics
yale
harvard
princeton
join or start a model un club or a political forum at ur school
volunteer 4 campaigns in ur area - gr8 way to meet likeminded people!!
email ur professor if u have any specific questions - they want 2 help u, don’t worry!!
+ extras!!
how 2 get an A on a poli sci paper
fun videos on us government
european union website
intro 2 political thinkers
basic af macroeconomics
google scholar’s most cited poli sci journals
rly reputable website w us national polls
constitutional law course from stanford
library of congress online
OCED website
women in politics database!!
resource 4 american foreign policy
us embassies across the world
world bank open knowledge site
April 6, 2021: Update
Most law school decisions are still pending. Although, I do have a few acceptances already. Therefore, I technically accomplished my goal for this studyblr.
I picked up Greek, grew an herb garden and redocorated my apartment
I stopped using my personal social media, and I have low key never made a better decision.
Just reminding myself of this quote again:
"The cost of procrastination is the life you could've lived"
This haunts me more than anything, instantly takes me to my vision board and I did not spend all that time making it only to watch it fly away, so nope, going to get back to the work i'm putting away just because I feel lazy, tbh.
Also, I'm in no way trying to support or promote the hustle culture, its toxic in some ways and I would not want anyone to put themselves through it. This is just to break my 'lazy-culture' :)
picture source : Pinterest
pembroke college looks good during golden hour
After hours
Thank you for all the greetings 🤍 No academic obligation for a while. I rested well today, went out for a walk to the mart, sung my lungs out (yay solo karaoke), and ending today with a drink or two :)
Ps. Dont ever pull an all nighter, not recommended u guys. Study at least1-2 hrs a day. Dont be like Vy 💀
🎧 People Watching, Conan Gray 💭 again because im obsessed.
22.07.2021
19th July 2021
I did lose around 7 kilos since May, which is amazing, but mu double belly and too large tits are still makinh things impossible to fit for me. And I sti have around 30-40 kilos to lose even to be counted as chubby. I don't really have a goal weight, but a size maybe? Which is 44-46 EU, but my main goal is to be able to look at myself in the mirror and not hate it to be honest.
19th July-Do you stay indoors or outdoors more in the summer?
I am pale as fuck and hate heat, I get burnt easily I sweat tons, so indoors for me baby.
just another day at the library ✨
That intimate moment between you and the book you have just read the last words of, where you sit there taking in the enormity of what you have just finished.
prompt: 1st & 2nd July - what are your plans for this summer? do you have a specific goal?
a tough prompt for someone with a very questionable plan to fruition ratio, but i will try! specifically:
daily spanish + catch up on coffee break academy
daily news reading + following russian politics
find a new job (finally got my game localization certificate, so i am hungry and hunting at the moment!)
edit my old writing projects and start some new ones
stay on top of adhd webinars
bake a carrot cake
feel free to join the summer studying challenge made by lovely @myhoneststudyblr! happy july everyone xx
plant care 101 + beginner friendly plants
disclaimer: I’m no expert, just taking care of plants for 2 years now and I felt like sharing my wisdom. in case you want to get yourself a planty friend check my step by step guide here (edit: tumblr didn’t save it I’ll rewrite this tonight). this list is by no means complete so if you have more tips & tricks feel free to add yours! plant recs & more tips under the cut :)
general things to keep in mind:
- your plant will probably loose a leaf or two during winter; some do that no matter how grand your care or lighting is and it’s nothing to worry about it will make new ones in the spring. it doesn’t mean it’s dying either (but if you’re worried do some research or send me a dm I’m happy to help)
- the signs for underwatering are usually the same/smiliar as for overwatering so if your plant looses a leaf or two check for pests, check if it has enough light, check if it could use a bigger pot and if none applies check the soil and water if it’s too dry
- know your plant’s needs! for example variegated plants or generally light green plants need more light than it’s darker siblings so put it in a lighter spot or invest in a plant lamp. you should also know if it need/wants completely dry soil at all times (except after watering), likes a bit of moisture or is fine with drying out sometimes, etc.
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21.7.21
At this point my blog theme is me living my best life and studying from time to time.
july 1, 2021
worked a bit, enjoyed the weather, and now i'm reading. i'm home alone for the next week, so maybe i'll get up to something fun this weekend, any ideas?
2021 summer studying challenge, day 1
1st july - what are your plans for this summer?
relax, work on my goals, and spend time with my siblings. i'm working really hard on italian and catalan this summer, as well as doing a lot of reading in spanish (sorry, portuguese! but i use you all the time for school!)
reading: are prisons obsolete? - angela davis
07212021. A weekly bujo view. I’m so sorry for the lack of posting lately, I’ve been feeling a little uninspired 😔
01/07/2021
went to waterstones to day as a treat to pick up some new books! i'm especially excited to read emily wilson's translation of the odyssey- i've heard its very good
what are your plans for this summer?
my plans for this summer are:
practise poetry writing (i found a free 6 week course on how to write better poems, so of course i'm doing it)
do some preparation for when school starts next year - annotating set texts for english, practising grammar for languages, setting up a planner, etc
i've been invited to a dnd group with some of my friends, and although i've never played before i'm super excited to start!
