Learning to Survive College

Helpful tips to help you survive the independent college years. We all know it's hard letting go (well maybe some of us don't care), regardless, I'm here to take this lovely journey with you! My name is Katrina and I'm a Biology major with a minor in Chemistry. Feel free to ask questions and submit your own advice, stories, etc.

[saoirseronanswife]

“in this essay i will explore” memes piss me off because it implies y’all still using first person pronouns when writing academically. childish ass

[prismatic-bell]

In this essay, this writer will explore the implications of pretending that one’s own personal view is not part of one’s essay, and the inaccessibility of academia related to established custom of artificial detachment.

[shredsandpatches]

In this essay, I will demonstrate that the blanket ban on first-person pronouns in high-school and some university English classes is poorly understood and hastily adopted as a result. I will further illustrate that it is a mere substitute for explaining to inexperienced writers that excessive use of phrases like “I think” or “I believe” is unnecessary and rhetorically weakens academic writing, and that opinions expressed in an essay are already assumed to be those of the author. Finally, I will address strategies for effectively conveying that information to students, who often find it difficult to grasp.

[thepioden]

In this essay, passive voice will be used throughout in order to distance the work done from any researchers, or, in reality, kind of imply all experiments were done by magical lab gremlins and the results were simply recorded. 

[jumpingjacktrash]

in this essay, enlightenment will descend upon you without the agency of any living being. you will know things, yet know not how you know.

prepare yourself. it begins.

[lilmamabeyellin]

claiming this energy

[dancing-cockroaches]

School 

[hopefortheflowersss]

I died twice watching this

[deonsraw]

💀💀💀💀

[onlyblackgirl]

I screamed but this real

[iampazzo]

Real life

[secretsunkept]

I died at the desks 😂

[interminaterogationriteolworshi]

“respectable woman”

[codeblurascension]

💀💀💀

[moodyspacebabe-deactivated20180]

LMFAAAOOOO

[ingridbergman-deactivated202001]

Happy New Year!

[studentlifeproblems]

If you are a student Follow @studentlifeproblems​

[chibird]

Right now I’m the bunny! Your definition of a good day will change with the day too, depending on your environment, priorities, and self! 1st Patreon goal hit!!! ;u; 💕I’m so thankful to everyone, those who can support me with pledges and those who can’t but still comment, like, and share my work! You all are the best- thank you for helping me keep Chibird going.

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[ruinedchildhood]

[joiekeery-deactivated20171123]

tag urself as a student

i.d.g.a.f:  goes to school unbothered, doesn’t give a shit about makeup or looking nice, constantly has a water bottle filled, when they’re not taking notes they’re sleeping in class, goes home and actually studies/does homework, bottles up emotions, wants to travel

covfefe: lives their life on coffee and tea, always participates in class discussions, likes to observe, challenges themselves sometimes a little too much, needs more sleep, always trying to make plans to fill up their schedule, likes aesthetics

netflix & procrastinate: honestly wants to do well, gets distracted easily, when they’re focused they get shit done, pulls lots of all nighters, tells everyone ‘im fine’ when not fine, accidentally skips breakfast, loves their friends, gets anxiety over tests and quizzes

pastel: is always organized, loves to journal, actually listens to the teacher, people think they’re always super sweet, wants to visit japan, loves animals, does research for fun, looks over work 948208 times before turning it in, watches horror movies and then regrets it

complaint department: acts like they didn’t have enough time to do homework (they did), blames others for their problems, doesn’t study then cry when they get a bad grade, secretly is very insecure, is always out “sick”, acts better than others for no reason sometimes

chilly child: is very relaxed but knows how to work, is nice to their teachers, tries to avoid half-assing things, loves autumn, likes studying with other people, is very self motivating, tries not to focus on the letter grade but rather how hard they worked, and tbh they’re just tryna enjoy life, 

[emmastudies]

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Just updated this printable with a few more pages!! Perfect for organising your studying sessions during the semester.

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[khanos-deactivated20170219]

life hack: do ur readings and go to class

[africansouljah]

[college-survivalguide]

So I just started college and I'm so miserable, I have no friends, I miss my bf sm I'm homesick and I have no way to pay for my next semester. I payed this semester and I come to find out its not fully paid and I have no idea what to do because there's no way for me to pay it. I'm stressed and I've never cried so much in my life

I AM SO SORRY THIS IS A LATE REPLY! I AM AWFUL AT ANSWERING THINGS!!! D:

That all sounds very stressful! I’m sorry you’re experiencing so much emotional trauma. Being homesick is definitely something almost everyone goes through at one point or another. I’m assuming you live quite far away from your home so you can’t just go to visit whenever. 

It’s definitely valid to feel upset and find yourself crying. My best suggesting right now would be to talk on the phone, Skype, FaceTime, Google hangout, etc. to your family, boyfriend and friends every day. Choose a specific time every night or morning to call them and just hear their voice. 

As far as money goes, I totally get the struggle. IT IS REAL. I’m sure you have talked to your financial aid office, but I would set another consultation meeting. Ask them about scholarships, grants, and loans you can take out. If you’re cool with your parents, ask them to sign up for the Parent PLUS loan. It could really help you out, even though it does put you in debt. Worst case scenario is you have to put college on hold for a year or so while you save up money. WHICH IS HARD TO DO!!! I get that, but know that now a days people are going to college at all ages and graduating with degrees they desire and are doing it at their own time.

Another option is to consider going part-time and working full time. That does mean graduating at a later point in time but it means you could potentially continue going to school while paying what you can and learning. I truly hope things get better for you anon! Don’t worry about friends so much right now. Assuming this is your first year in college, it’s not likely you’ll make lifelong friends your first year, because college is not like the movies. You may find acquaintances, but for me personally I found my best friends in later years, where we all bonded over our passion for science. 

Good luck! <3

[college-survivalguide]

it's 420 somewhere

True. 

[college-survivalguide]

When you contemplate getting your life together and getting up at a decent time.

[collegiate-confession]

[moisemorancy-deactivated2022061]

[queerbitchdiaz-archived]

i really needed this today, so for anyone else who might

[scarygoodfanfics-deactivated201]

Thanks I needed this also. I’ll pass it on

[lonewolf7130]

Just the Rock blessing your feed

[calculatedmadness]

Thanks, Mr. The Rock.

[dresswellactbad]

Nothing will ruin your 20’s more than thinking you should have your life together already.