Elle

19. Indy. isfj-t. Gryffindor. Health Science major. Eventually DPT. Send me a message, let's be friends!

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How to form habits that last

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Greetings! 💚 Here’s a little something I’ve been working on, which I hope you’ll find useful. :)

All text and graphics are created by me, Sal @blueplaidstudies.

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[phone rings at any time of day]

me: what maniac would call me right now

[yukkuristudies]

Hiya! ✨

[angstudy]

Biology reading ft. my fall blanket because its now October!

[blackjourney]

remaking this cuz my last one lost traction sorry. plz share this if you can

hiii it is me again i still have money issues. i really need to move in like 3 months at most now with the addition of having textbooks and some medical stuff i could really use some money to help pay for. i feel bad making these kinda posts but i dont really have anywhere else to announce these so uh.

anyway. i have writing commissions open for anyone interested on that, my price table will be below. mostly centered on fanfiction for specific fandoms but i am willing to write outside of them though i might charge a little more for that. im keeping prices as low as humanely possible so tipping is highly appreciated though not required. if you also just want to donate i am fine with that too.

work examples @ https://archiveofourown.org/users/deathrespect

payment @ https://ko-fi.com/yumeowno

[mal-studyblr]

hey everyone! my childhood best friend is currently going through a rough time and is offering writing commissions! i’ve betaed some of his works before and they’re amazing! please consider helping him out if you can + signal boosting this, it would mean a lot to me

[smartspo]

now that most of us are at home, i thought this could be useful to the ones who aren't that used to learning material on their own and aren’t sure where to start, or which order of steps to follow. happy studying! 💗

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[studyinginspacee]

**tries hard to spread the iPad magic** haha

Hi there! I’ve been getting a lot of requests for making a guide on how to start taking iPad notes / if its worth it - so here it is! If you have any more questions after reading this shoot me an ask! :)

Examples of my iPad notes: 1 , 2 , 3 , 4

Why take iPad notes?

all your notes are in one place

sync among multiple devices - notes on the go! (iPhone, iPad, laptop)

import documents and annotate pdfs

use the lasso tool to easily copy/paste/move written text to reorganize note structure

use the shape tool to make perfect shapes

Use the “Phonto” app to make calligraphy headings

its eco-friendly :)

How do I get started taking iPad notes?

- You’ll need an iPad (or a touchscreen tablet ie. surface pro etc)

- You’ll need a thin-tipped stylus - I personally use the Apple Pencil w/ the iPad Pro 10.5in but there are many cheaper alternatives including

Ciscle - (good rating and thin tip) $35

ZSpeed (Cheap, sleek, thin) $28

Unfortunately, most decently priced styluses (that aren’t the apple pencil and are compatible with older iPads) do not have palm rejection - but an easy and inexpensive alternative would be this: Anti-fouling glove which covers that area of your hand and looks pretty sleek tbh

- Lastly, you’ll need a software / app for writing all those notes in! I use the Goodnotes ( @goodnotesapp), which does cost around $7-8 but I think its worth it for all the great features it provides! (including: sync between all devices, zoom box for closer writing, lasso tool for moving, resizing, color changing handwriting, importing pdfs, etc) 

However, a great free alternative is OneNote - which also has some great features and syncs between all your devices!

Tip: make sure you get a sturdy case for your iPad + a screen protector (and if you have an apple pencil, get one with a holder) - I use: Fintie ($10)

Ipad Notes vs Paper Notes?

So this is probably the the biggest question here, because going paperless is a pretty big switch!

In my opinion, its easier to write on the iPad because you get the best of both worlds: all your notes in the cloud and the added retention of handwriting

Which method is faster?->> Here is a link to the speed test I conducted for both paper and iPad notes and in summary the results for the time it took me to write the same paragraph of text was:

paper: 3:05min

iPad: 3:15 min

Practically no difference, except that I took some extra time to make a fancy header on the iPad notes haha

Biggest difference: There is no longer any friction on the iPad, as you would have between a pen and paper, thus even though its a bit less strenuous on the hand, you don’t get that “paper” feel to it (I don’t really mind though?)

Overall Experience: 

I was never really one for typing my notes (because i would never retain it) but I was in love with the idea of actually having my notes everywhere I go… on the bus? check ye notes! in a park? check ye notes! on the john? best place to check ye notes! hahah so this gave me an opportunity to do just that!

Plus, added bonus: you can always print your notes if you need to :)

Other resources (video time lapses / reviews):

How I take notes in college (Goodnotes app)

How I take notes using my iPad Pro (OneNote App)

Ipad Pro v. Surface Pro note taking

Ultimate Student Guide To Using Microsoft Surface Pro 4 and Surface Book

the @goodnotesapp page has so many master posts and guides on hot to use their app so check it out too :)

Other cool people you should check out who take iPad notes whose content I love & cherish: 

thanks for being amazing and aesthetic af <3 y’all inspire me 

@reviseordie @jlzjlzjlz @mollystudys @prettynotesmakesmehappy @theologianstudies @studenting @ipadstudying @ambitiousandcaffeinated @avocadocollege @sushi-studies @studyandgohighertoday @girlwithastethoscope @eminotes @lotta-studies @studycris @studyispower @medicalschoolstudies @alylikesphysics @gingerlie-math @kimching232 @sapientia-et-eloquentia 

(im sure there are a bunch of other digital note takers i haven’t seen or met yet so send me a msg or ask i wanna say hi :) ps. you can be a regular note taker too haha

Thank you so much for reading and I hope this was helpful! Let me know if you guys would like a “how i use goodnotes” guide next! Stay safe and happy <3

[doinbetter]

how to win at college

this also applies to high school in a lot of ways, esp in organization and involvement

I read this book by cal newport called “how to win at college” in prep for my freshman year & u should definitely read it yourself because there are lots of important points i don’t cover in this post, but if you don’t want to, this is my summary of what I think were the most important points he made. 

STUDY HARD, BUT YOUR GRADES DON’T MEAN AS MUCH AS WHAT YOU LEARN OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM. he prioritizes getting vital experiences such as

- joining a club and eventually taking responsibility in it and becoming a leader

- apply for scholarships every year (he said 10 a year) 

- volunteer, but not for your resume. do it to learn and become a better person. 

- get involved in research, and get involved in your major department (like go to the events and lectures, even if they aren’t mandatory)

- write outside of class regularly because writing is super important (example- submit to your school newspaper) 

STAY ORGANIZED AND ON TOP OF YOUR SHIT

- he really really REALLY emphasizes not procrastinating and studying / starting papers well in advance of deadlines. his rules are to 

- - >start long term projects immediately after they are assigned and continue to work on them by following a reasonable schedule (he says to finish early, revise, then finish again), 

- - > take 3 days to write shorter papers (aka you have abt 2 weeks to work on them and they range from 2-15ish pages) (aka make preparations pre writing, then write a rough draft on the first day, revise and focus your writing on the second day (make sure your arguments are very clear!), and polish your paper on the third day), and

- - >take 2 weeks to study for an exam. study in shorter blocks during the first week, like maybe an hour or so each day. over the weekend, add more hours. the few days before the test, study in 2-3 hour chunks to really cement the already familiar information. 

- get a filing cabinet for your papers instead of just piling them on your desk and having to search for them later. 

- have a HIGH QUALITY notebook and a folder for each class (or whatever stationery keeps you organized) and keep all your folders/notebooks/binders neat and organized. 

- empty your inbox and organize your emails 

- schedule your free time- aka have specific times that you choose to relax and spend with friends rather than unintentionally relaxing during work time, or worrying about work during relaxation time. 

TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF

- you NEED sleep, you NEED healthy food, and you NEED exercise. you really shouldn’t put anything ahead of these things. 

- NEVER pull an all nighter. if you’re studying ahead of time, this should be easy. all nighters aren’t glamorous, they’re unproductive, really stressful, and unhealthy

- keep in touch with old friends, and remember to call your mom

- make sure to spend time with new friends and take care of them. be there for your friends. 

- keep your room neat and make your bed!! 

like i said, there is a lot of important stuff that I didn’t cover so i recommend reading the book how to win at college by cal newport, and take what you need to from it. good luck!!!

[falastinniya]

you’ve gotta start romanticizing your life. you gotta start believing that your morning commute is cute and fun, that every cup of coffee is the best you’ve ever had, that even the smallest and most mundane things are exciting and new. you have to, because that’s when you start truly living. that’s when you look forward to every day. 

[shymagnolia]

so I got into grad school today with my shitty 2.8 gpa and the moral of the story is reblog those good luck posts for the love of god

[shymagnolia]

okay so i just got my dream job??? a week after applying to it?? and now i’m thinking….maybe this is the good luck post

[flagellant]

…..not even six hours later i got an offer of a well paying full time long-term job with free room and board in queens in nyc, allowing me independence and a way to escape an abusive situation and an unhealthy environment

likes charge reblogs cast, folks, this is the good luck post

[hiswitchcraft]

I’m finally reblogging one of these, I did it for the The Good Place reference honestly. 

[stu-dna]

hoping to pass the next organic chem exam 🙏💕

[sunflorally]

back to school reminders:

your grades don’t define you

mental health is a priority

not doing some homework assignments isn’t the end of the world

turn things in on time even if they aren’t completely done

you don’t need a perfect GPA to go to college

apply for scholarships

drama is exhausting; try to avoid it

ask for help when you need it

you aren’t stupid for not knowing everything

not every friend is a real one

teachers aren’t always right

everyone makes mistakes

you can do it

[scholarstudy]

reblog so your followers won’t forget to drink water

[studyclarity]

reblog if you’re a studyblr

hey ive been gone for ages so i need some new active blogs to follow

[augustasands-deactivated2016041]

everybody should reblog this with the only personality assessment that matters: your favorite disney princess, fav color, fav super hero, fav season

[academiae-blog]

like/reblog if you’re an active studyblr!

i haven’t been on this account in a long time and my dash is extremely empty. would love to follow some active accounts in the community!!

[fleurison-deactivated20190824]

may you get a sign this week that shows you that you’re on the right path and that things are flowing and moving in your favor. may the sign be evident, clear, and direct

[lunacyiero]

anyone else ever daydream for 6 hours straight and then after ur just like nah let’s scrap that and do it all again but slightly to the left

[astudyingreer]

my brain: *out of breath* Was that good?!

Me in a beret, taking a long draft from a cigarette and leaning back in my director’s chair: once again, from the top, this time with feeling