Faeda, 21

1st year (s)tem student majoring in forensic science and biomedical science

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05/12/2024

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Currently studying: rate of reaction and rate constants

Next week is my midterm and I feel like I’ve learnt nothing, seasonal depression is starting to hit which is the last thing I need.

I’ve been so unmotivated and down but I know that I need to get through this and that it’ll all be over before I know it, but sitting down and studying is the hardest part right now.

If anyone has any tips for getting out of mental or study slumps please share them <3

[faedastudies]

29.11.2024

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I haven’t got a lot of work to do for university, today I completed 2 assessment quizzes and that’s about it

[faedastudies]

25.11.2024

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Currently studying: nucleophiles and stereoisomers

Mentally I’m still feeling very very meh but I’m happy I went into university today instead of staying in bed.

Usually I stay quiet in class but I got called on a few times and decided to get out of my comfort zone and answer a few questions, oh the joys of anxiety.

I came home and worked on my workshop quiz and got a 100% on my 2nd try 🥳

[faedastudies]

22.11.2024

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I finished my essay today (woohoo!)

I’m glad that I don’t have to worry about this essay anymore, I also cannot believe that I’ve nearly been back at university for a full month.

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20.11.2024

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Library study session!

> started my chemistry essay that’s due this Sunday

> did some practice questions for one of my chemistry quizzes due next week

> got distracted…

overall today was pretty productive. I only studied for around 2-4 hours but I’m not burnt out so I’m calling that a win - since studying until my brain is fried doesn’t work no matter how much I wish it did.

[faedastudies]

19.11.2024

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I skipped class yesterday and today which I’m not proud of considering my day off is tomorrow, but I needed the extra time to recharge.

So far today I’ve done one of my workshop quizzes (and got a 16/18 after 3 attempts :)) and have started looking into writing my essay which is due this Sunday.

I can’t wait for this depressive slump to be over so I can go back to studying without it feeling like a chore.

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17.11.2024

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Working and studying is taking its toll on me. I know it’s temporary but I’m so mentally exhausted :( I hate when I get to that point where I’m starting to burn out and studying feels like a chore and isn’t fun (let’s be honest, studying isn’t really fun but I do enjoy learning).

I really want to just take a day off to relax and recharge because my mental health will always come first but I am scared of falling behind.

[faedastudies]

16.11.2024

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quick university session before bed

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14.11.2024

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(The 1st picture is from yesterdays study session but I took it after I uploaded, so I just wanted to share it)

Today has been crap. I slept in because I had a 2pm class, then I found out that the two train lines I needed to take to get to class today were being repaired, and the replacement buses wouldn’t have gotten me to class on time :(

So now I’m trying to catch up on class in a library. I’m not feeling very productive right now, so far I’ve completed my post-lab quiz and gotten through 14/83 slides 🥲

[faedastudies]

13.11.2024

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> revise redox reactions (reduction potentials + half equations) ✅

> complete my practical pre-work ✅

> attend my practical ✅

> start week 3 computer workshop quiz ✅

> start boiling point essay (research) ✅

I’m not gonna lie, I’ve had a crappy week and it’s only Wednesday :( I’ve been so mentally exhausted and haven’t had a chance to properly study due to work which has been a little stressful.

I’ve planned a mental health day for my next day off (after 12 days straight of work and uni 🥲) next week, so until then I want to try and get as much done as I can without burning myself out even more.

I made a short to-do list of things I want to accomplish today while I am at uni and so far I’ve nearly completed the full list.

[faedastudies]

05.11.2024

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Currently studying: introductory chemistry

Today was my first practical class (and also my only class of the day), we did a distillation experiment which was really cool. I honestly had a bit of a weird day but I got a good mark on my practical (11/12) so I’m not feeling too bothered.

Also I’ve been slowly getting through Pucking Wild (I did not expect myself to be a hockey romance enjoyer at all but these books are my guilty pleasure)

[faedastudies]

day 14 ~ #30dop

day 14: What is a realisation that you think helped you grow or change as a person?

A lot, but my biggest one was realising that not everyone is going to like me and everyone is going to make fun of me no matter what I do/how I look, so there is no point in worrying. Focusing on myself was the best thing I could do (once I got past all the thoughts telling me that focusing on myself over others is selfish - because it's not. I worry about other people too when I need to, it is not selfish to focus on your needs. Ever.)

I am still working on myself and that's okay.

[faedastudies]

day 13 ~ #30dop

day 13: Do you prefer the city or the country? Why?

Probably the city but I have a love/hate relationship with it at the same time. I love how much there is to see/do but I hate the crowds

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30.10.2024

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Currently studying: functional groups and nomenclature

I’m feeling pretty discouraged right now because I don’t remember a lot of the stuff I used to be able to fly through regarding chem, but I know it’s normal to make mistakes and to forget things (that’s literally all part of the learning process).

I am running on maybe 3 hours of sleep and I have a long day planned so I’m trying to fit in some studying before I go out because I doubt I’ll have enough energy to study by the time I get home.

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Just found out an assignment I worked my ass off on last semester never got graded

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29.10.2024

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Currently studying: redox reactions and nomenclature

I did have class today but it’s on a topic that I could do in my sleep, so I decided to stay home and instead study my other subject which I’m struggling in.

I know that’s bad for my attendance, but I would rather spend the time on topics that I do not understand rather than sitting in a class and flying through the work.

Today I just want to rewatch my two seminars from yesterday and take notes.

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day 12 ~ #30dop

day 12: Do you prefer taking notes on paper or digitally?

It kind of depends? I mean I like to take my notes digitally, it's way faster to type than write especially when your teacher talks VERY fast, but also pens and paper don't die if you forget to charge them (also I like the feel of paper? lol)