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6.15.18: Started off the morning with some Marcus Aurelius, then onto more research. Had a really productive meeting with my advisor yesterday, saw Incredibles II, & overall had a really good week! :^)

#notes #study space

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6•14•18 Beginning Physics

I know I haven’t taken physics yet, i mean i have in high school but it was some basketball coach teaching and it didn’t count. I wasn’t sure if I was going down this path, but I decided last semester I want to adapt; learn how to apply all this math I know Now. I’m starting from the ground up over summer. And I’m taking it this fall at my new university :) I’m really excited. And next week I’m going up to campus to ask about minoring in physics and astronomy 🤩 too excited to where this can take me.

#notes

psychologystudies101

3.6.2018// Amazing day today! What were you all up to? 🧡

#study space

heatherwitch

I think the reason I enjoy Ghibli so much is it romanticizes the little things. It makes me want to bake, study, clean the house, garden, and more while listening to happy music and occasionally picking wildflowers and lying in the grass. It helps me find joy in day-to-day life and that’s honestly sooo important for my mental health.

oldumbylievable

Hayao Miyazaki has said on numerous occasions that he wants children to know that even when the world seems harsh and life is hard, it is always still worth living, and there is always something beautiful in it.

That mental health boost is intentional and Miyazaki wants you to believe that you should continue to live, even if just for those little things.

#motivation tag

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↳ 18. 04. 15.

fun fact 1: went to two coffee shops and yet consumed no coffee, hot chocolate and chai lattes all the way for me!

fun fact 2: my roommate and i have a multitude of plants named after characters from that tv show “royal pains” haha meet hank and evan, the newest additions to the family

#coffee #plants

colormecosmic

all i think about is milk tea and ice cream ✨ || ig: colormecosmic

#study space

luciaastudies

some organic chem notes w/ photos from a recent trip!

-lucia

#notes #plants

cassieamalie

My Academic Arsenal | I declare this year the year of the grind

themelancholicelf

This is my bookshelf now

#books

successe-s

21.06.17

i always draft and edit my essays before handing up the final - just to get rid of silly expression errors and grammatical mistakes!

english literary studies is really inspiring me at the moment, and reminding my exactly why i adore literature. 📖

📓 🔅

5.7.18// 2:08 pm. always a productive study session with crepes and tea🌿🌿

#study space #notes

fineliners

I suggest taking these ideas and compiling your own list of things you can do to take care of yourself!

have a pamper night

brush your teeth, floss, and use mouthwash

cleanse and tone your face

put on a face mask

light candles and put on music if you want

rinse off the face mask and get in the shower/bath

use a bath bomb/bubble bar/other lush products if you have them on hand

read in the bath if you’re not afraid to drop your book–personally I like to put my laptop on the bathroom counter and watch something on netflix

shampoo your hair and use a conditioning hair mask

use an exfoliating bar or scrub on your body and shave if that’s your thing

when you get out of the shower/bath and dry off

spray leave-in conditioner into your hair, comb through it, and let it air dry

moisturize your whole body with a luxurious/heavy moisturizer

moisturize your face and put on chapstick

if you pluck your eyebrows, take time to do it now (the heat of the shower will open your pores)

put on your favourite comfy pajamas/sweatpants and hoodie/tshirt/whatever

trim your nails, file them and/or paint them if you like to do that

get comfortable in your bed or on the couch, with a book or a movie or tv

make yourself a hot tea or hot chocolate (or coffee if it isn’t too late)

have a healthy snack like a fruit

relax and enjoy!

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have a movie marathon and make popcorn

buy something for yourself

take a day off from homework/work

cook something new and fresh, or cook your favourite food

go out to eat with your friends/family/partner

buy a present for a loved one

binge watch TV

bake something

spend time getting inspired on pinterest/tumblr

watch a seasonal movie and eat a seasonal snack (around halloween and christmastime for example)

clean/organize your room or rearrange the furniture, if you like doing that

personally, i love reorganizing my bookshelf!

take some time to do one of your hobbies such as art, writing, sports, photoshop, etc

buy new stationery

write in your journal

try and learn a new hobby

do a craft or diy project from pinterest

plan in your planner/bullet journal or take some time to get organized

go out to the movies and get snacks from the concession stand

go out to a cute cafe or dessert restaurant

buy new makeup

go for a long drive

indulge in some nice cheese, crackers, and grapes

buy a new book

meditate/practice mindfulness

get your nails or hair done

have a date night with your s/o

or have a night out with your friends

play with/spend time with your pets

write down some positive things or favourite memories

declutter your positions

take a break from social media

go for a run or walk

if your diet is lacking, detox and eat only fresh and healthy food for a day

alternatively, if you’re usually healthy, treat yourself to some junk food

do your hair and makeup and put on your favourite outfit

put on some sexy underwear/lingerie and perfume

watch something that makes you laugh (funny movies/tv, vine compliations, youtube videos, or just go through a funny blog on tumblr)

if you’re into it, do a tarot reading

read your horoscope

say no

or: say yes

take a nap

discover new music

play your instrument

go to a museum or an art gallery

look at old photos and photo albums

make a bucket list

set goals

go for a walk and take photos

watch an informative ted talk or documentary

play video games/computer games

have a board game night

exercise, if you enjoy it

plan (or simply dream about) your next travel destination

drink plenty of water

go through memorabilia and childhood souvenirs

clear out your inbox

add your own suggestions (and your url) below!

#motivation #self care #masterlist #ref

solarpunk-aesthetic

Just imagine a world full of beautiful stained glass windows which also generate electricity…

[Oxford Photovoltaics]

#this is the dream #science tag

post--grad

i was terrified of doing this in undergrad, and now that i’m asked to write them fairly often, i am fondly exasperated when my students don’t know how to ask for them. obviously there’s no single way, but here’s the way i usually do it.

THE FIRST EMAIL

should be short & should mainly be asking whether they’re willing to write you the letter

should provide only the basics - what the professor absolutely needs to know.

the position you’re applying for

when the letter would be due

optional: if you’re afraid they won’t remember you, a quick line identifying yourself & your relation to them

i like to provide an “out,” in case they don’t want to or are unable to write the letter

SAMPLE Dear Professor X, I’m applying for a job as an English tutor at the University Student Resource Center, and was wondering if you’d be willing to write me a letter of recommendation for the position. [optional identification: I really enjoyed taking English 300 with you in Winter 2016, and I’m hoping to develop and pass on those skills to other students through this job.] The letter would be due by September 1st - I know you’re very busy, so I completely understand if you’re not able to write one. All best, Your Name

THE SECOND EMAIL

they said yes!! amazing.

this one can provide a little more information – a link to the job posting, if there is one, or you can write a quick summary of the position, plus a sentence or two about why you’re excited/interested in the job.

also tell them where to send the letter!!

directly to the recruiter for the job

to you, to add to your application packet

upload to an online LoR service or to an application website

99% of the time folks are fine with receiving electronic copies, but if they need to mail a hard copy, let them know up front.

SAMPLE: Dear Professor X, Thank you so much! I really appreciate it. Here’s the link to the job listing; the letter should be sent as a .pdf file to the email address at the bottom of the page, anytime before 9/1. Thanks again – I’m hoping that this job will provide me with some teaching experience and the opportunity to work on my own writing. Please let me know if you need any more information! Best, Your Name

WHEN TO SEND A FOLLOW-UP

these stress me out real bad but here’s the deal: most professors have a very shaky relationship to deadlines (especially when they have half a dozen more important ones than your piddly LoR).

the upshot: do not be afraid to nudge them.

often they need the nudge and are appreciative of it.

when that nudge happens is up to you and how much room you’ve given them before the deadline, and it’ll look different depending on your relationship with that professor.

GRAD SCHOOL LETTERS

i offered to send my professors essays that i had written for their classes, especially if i had taken those classes more than a year before asking them to write the letter, just so they could refamiliarize themselves with my work. you can also offer to send them your writing sample, if you haven’t already asked them to look it over for you.

honestly i’d recommend asking for these in person bc it’ll give you a chance to talk to them about their grad school experience and your own hopes & aspirations, which will help them write a more personal, fleshed-out letter.

one important note: if this letter is intended for use in grad school applications, do not stress out if it’s a little late. most programs do not care, and pretty much all of them accept late letters without a problem. your professor’s ability to meet deadlines does not reflect on you, and professors are intimately familiar with running late on LoRs. they really honestly don’t care. as long as it gets there before too long, you’ll be fine.

thank-yous are up to you! keep in mind that many departments have policies about gift-giving. i did give thank-yous to my three major letter writers, but they were handwritten cards & homemade cookies, nothing store-bought or expensive.

#resources