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tips for group projects (at school)

One thing you will always face with in school is group work. I’ve had great experiences with group work and horrible ones, it depends on how the group is communicating.

Hopefully your group partners take the project seriously enough to not leave you with all the work in your hands, that truly sucks and unfortunately the attitude has to come from them, there’s not a lot you can do about it. However everyone must do their part at a minimum level so if you have somebody who isn’t doing their work or even trying, hold them responsible as a group.

Having people skills and solving problems together is important, even if you prefer to work alone.

So here I shall present to u lovelies from experience some of my personal tips, as usual, to save yal from a lot of stress in group projects at school -hopefully!

Google Docs is hands down the most useful thing I have ever encountered for group work. It is The Best™. 

Imagine you have a group paper to write. You can write your document online and share it with any other users. You and all the members of your group can be writing and editing the document in real time. It will colour code what each person is writing.

In my last project we couldn’t meet in school so we just scheduled a time for us to all join online to work. We could all work together, each in the comfort of their own bedroom, so we worked on the project faster. Google Docs provides a chat too so conversation while working is made easy.

There is no need for flashdrives. Everyone can access the updated version of the paper wherever they are from their computer, tablet or phone.

There’s a revision history section where you can see old versions of the document, sorted by date and who made the change. You can see every detailed change made so far and go back if you think you made a mistake changing something.

If the paper is long you can chose to view an outline where you can go directly to each part, just like an index or table of contents. No need to scroll and search through the pages like a crazy person and you can divide everything neatly.

It provides already made templates, including essays, reports, book reports, project proposals, etc., so everyone can more easily agree on clean formats, fonts and colours.

You don’t have to worry about file formats either: it opens, edits and saves in Microsoft Word and PDF files.

There is also Google Slides (for presentations/Powerpoint), Google Sheets (for spreadsheets/Excel) and Google Forms (for forms, surveys, applications, invites…), with the same features, all 4 free, available both 4 Android and iOS.

++ Google Slides lets you time your presentation and train with your notes bellow each slide. You can train with your phone!

ALSO: all the changes are automatically saved as you type, no save buttons.

Every opinion matters and should be taken into consideration if given seriously. The good thing (and basically the whole point of group work) is getting ideas from different angles and understanding that the person next to you may have a different idea than yours that you might agree but you never would of thought alone.

This means we all have different backgrounds and different brains, and building a project together should allow ideas to flow, especially if it’s a creative one.

If appropriate to the type of project, bring a paper and brainstorm, by writing down ALL of the group’s ideas. Even the silly or crazy ones. Then together, narrow down to the top 3 ideas. You could try to work with one or two or all of them.

Don’t be the leader all the time or talk too much. Listen to others and debate everyone’s opinions, including yours. Make sure you understand what someone is saying before you weigh in with your opinion about it. Give them the benefit of the doubt.

If by the contrary you have a tendency to follow whatever the group decides, please please please don’t be afraid to speak up. Everyone has good AND bad ideas.

Also if there is some kind of personal conflict, stick to professional discussion, try to work it through face to face respectful calm talk, and try to come to an understanding.

Keeping contact with the teacher during the different phases of the project is very beneficial:

makes you look more interested in the project.

let’s the teacher know you are not the doing everything in the last minute.

informs the teacher you are facing and overcoming your problems as a group.

the teacher might signalize what is best to change or cut, wich otherwise you wouldn’t have known.

also if you have [terrible] group partners, this is a way to distinguish yourself from them.

This contact can be made by:

asking questions about clarification on what is asked or the organization of the project.

the correction of drafts of your work.

email or in person.

Of course all teachers are different, some can be more helping and correct drafts, others may want you to do everything alone, but most teachers appreciate this kind of interest and participation and take it into consideration when grading.

A research from the University of Chicago supports that when people share food, they’re more likely to cooperate and build trust. It has to do with our animal instincts!!

Trying to create a safe positive and friendly environment to work in makes group work a lot easier. So next time ya group partners meet, share some snacks/gum, it might help!

ALSO: a key thing i wanted to add is to KEEP MEETINGS SHORT. Meetings are good to understand everyone’s pov but horrible to waste time, so focus on the task at hand or revelant subjects, divide and conquer.

good luck babes! 

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Gonna start doing these

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These are cute but won’t do nearly as much as deep squats and deadlifts.

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Actually, for some taller lifters, especially those with a longer leg-to-torso ratio, many of these exercises can often do more for hypertrophy than squats and deadlifts, as good as those exercises might be in general.

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hey guys! I’ve seen so much helpful stuff for students around, I decided to compile and organize in hope I help somebody. this took me a while, so do enjoy!

General

The No Excuses Study System to Get That A (@studyspiration-coffee)

How to Deal With a Concept You Do Not Understand (@berkeleyandbiscuits)

Tips for Solving Multiple Choice Questions (@the-astro-girl)

How to Study in a Place Where You’re Not Supposed To (@mildstudies)

How to Study in Summer (@succulentstudy)

How to Study When You’re Tired or Lazy (@quilavastudy)

How to Pull An All Nighter (@brokestudiesnrefs)

When Your Teacher Sucks (@acdemic)

Study Sessions (@tbhstudying)

5 Healthy Revision Snacks (@beautifullearning)

Study Like Hermione Granger (@hellowidyaaa)

How to Hermione the Shit Out of Your Studying (@hermionetheshitoutofstudy)

Tips for Surviving College With A Mental Illness (@annafreuds)

Tips on Improving Your Focus (@simply-study)

Some Tips on Managing Research Projects (@munirastudies)

How to Write Conclusions ( @rewritign)

The Guide to Being a Study Witch (@busymarina)

Random Study Tips (@odontologie)

101 Study Tips (@study-early)

My Top Productivity Tips (@plannerschemes)

The Eisenhower Matrix (@apricot-studies)

Back to School / Starting College/Uni

5 Tips For Incoming Freshman (@passwithclassandaniceass)

Junior Year Advice (@littlestudybuddy)

What I Wish I’d Known Senior Year (@dartmvthensis)

Tips for Surviving College With A Mental Illness (@annafreuds)

15 Questions to Know for College Interviews (@solustudies)

How to Be Good at Interviews (me)

Guide to Morning Classes (@coffeesforstudiers​)

Public Transport Productivity (@studyhardlivebetter)

10 Tips for Starting University (@studycubs​)

University Tips (@studyingbrains)

How To Survive Group Work (@studying2k16)

Note-taking

How to Annotate a Novel Efficiently (@mildstudies)

How to Take Notes from a Textbook (@emmastudies)

How to Make Math Notes (@lattesandnetflix)

Annotating + Taking Notes from Literature (@noteology)

Smart Highlighting (@study-nsp)

How to Make Computer Notes (@lattesandnetflix)

Homemade Textbook (@the-etranger)

Revision

Intensive Revision (step by step)  (@universi-tea​)

How do I Revise? (infographic) (@aspiiro)

Revision Tips (@stationery-enthusiast)

Revision Tips ( @alkynesofstudy)

A-Level Revision Tips (@caffeineandcollege)

How I Revise for Psychology A-level (@studyingwithfairydust)

Short in Time

3-Day Study Guide (@getstudyblr)

How to Study a Week Before an Exam (a 7 day guide) (Students Toolbox)

7-Day Study Guide Last-Minute (@acahdemia)

Last Minute Revision Tips  (@muststudy)

Last Minute Study Tips (@ashleigh-studies)

Tips and Tricks for Busy Students (@roeum)

The 5-Day Study Plan (@brandi-studies)

Exams

The Best Ways to Prepare for Final Exams (Students Toolbox)

The Ultimate Guide to Acing Your Final Exams (Sara Laughed)

A Complete Exam Study Guide (@strive-for-da-best)

What to Do The Night Before an Exam (@beautifullearning)

What to Do The Morning of an Exam (@sydney-studies)

10 Study Tips Exams/Finals (@asianstudent​)

Exam Mistakes and Advice (me)

Exam Prep Tips (@brbimstudying)

Five Things Wich Will Make Exams More Bearable (@beautifullearning)

Stress & Failing

How to Handle Stress (@studywithmariana)

How to Beat Stress from School (@studytothrive)

End-of-Semester Stress Management (@staedtlers-and-stabilos​)

How to Overcome Failure (@enginehrd)

How to Recover From Bad Grades (@dartmvthensis)

Tips for Confidence (@spacekid-studies)

The 13 Things Mentally Strong People Avoid (@kushandwizdom)

Sleep

The Science Behind Sleep (infographic) (@tobeagenius)

Things That Are Not Coffee That Keep You Awake (@orangeminttea)

Tips for Balancing Sleep and Education (@brbimstudying)

Getting Better Rest (@overstudies)

How to Go to Bed Early And Actually Fall Asleep (@post–grad)

Manage Your Sleep Schedule (@motivatedhealthysuccess)

How to Not Fall Asleep During Class or Lecture (@smileandfocus)

Habits

5 Highly Effective Study Habits That Can Improve Grade and Performance  (Students Toolbox)

Study Habits (@thirteenspades)

Study Habits (@universi-tea)

Study Habits I Shall Start Forming (@sparkleso)

Habits 101 (@psychedaboutstudying)

7 Habits of Highly Effective People (@thearialligraphyproject)

Apps

Apps for Students  (Students Toolbox)

Back to School Apps & Websites (@the-joy-of-reading)

There’s an App for That (@helicion)

Google Chrome Extensions (@isoscelus)

Productivity Apps That Actually Work (@studycell)

Challenges:

7-Day Study Challenge (@studyingstudent)

10-Day Study Challenge (@phestudies)

15-Day Studyblr Challenge (@studygoalsaf)

The 30-Day Studying Challenge (@studying-like-a-champ)

30 Days Back to School (@universi-tea)

100 Days of Productivity (@elizastudies)

heeeree you go !! thank you everyone that was mentioned and created these. xx Maria

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if you haven’t checked these out, here is some of my best study advice so far:

study less study smart

self discipline tips

memorizing things

study breaks

favorite study techniques

relax before an exam

solve a science problem

group projects

xx more here

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Masterpost 4 out of 50: The Motivation  Self-Discipline Masterpost

 It’s better to work blindly than not work at all.

[studysthetical]

Here are some general tips I’ve summarized from my experience this year in dealing with a bunch of demanding classes!

Plan. Everything. 

This tip is especially for my fellow procrastinators as I’ve never been able to focus completely on a huge task. Do yourself a favor and divide a daunting project into smaller portions and predict how long it will take you to complete the task (it doesn’t matter if its inaccurate). Now since you know how long each sub-task will take, you can use With this method, you’ll find yourself utilizing time much more efficiently as you’ll finish a huge task bit by bit each day. 

(Personal Favorites Marked with 🌟 )

Time Management Methods, Websites, and Apps:

🌟 Schooltraq (future post coming up about this website/app!)

Bullet Journaling (masterpost by @studyign )

🌟 Momentum (a chrome extension)

Habitica (Previously HabitRPG)

MyStudyLife (there’s an app for both android and ios!!!)

myHomework  (there’s an app for both android and ios!!!)

Notetaking and Studying

To be rather blunt, the majority of studyblr is focused around pretty notes that have been revised many times and most pictures of notes with a lot of notes on here have a lot of notes primarily because they are aesthetically pleasing. I’m all for pretty notes but remember that the universal goal of studyblrs is to succeed and if you have a lot of work to do, you don’t have time to color-code and rewrite everything to look neat. Even if you don’t take too long to make your notes look nice remember that every second counts!

Methods:

Taking Notes in Class/Lecture Notes by @studyquirk

Efficient Notes in Class by @hexaneandheels​

Making Revision Notes by @raistudy​

How to Make Study Guides by @studybudyblr​

How to Revise by @youaretheairinmyalveoli​

Stress Relief

Remember it isn’t always about studying! Taking a break will help you do better as well so don’t be afraid to do something fun in fear of not getting your work done! 

Calming Music and Websites:

Rain Sounds

Nature Sounds Mixer 

🌟 Coffee Shop Sounds (Coffitivity)

🌟 The Quiet Place

I hope this was helpful!!! also pls ignore my overuse of exclamation marks 

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How To Get A Job Fast As Hell

 @owenabbott​ 

Apply to a  job, wait (1) day, then call.  Give them your first and last name. Tell them you submitted an application and that you’re very motivated to find [Enter field name] work. Let the conversation lead you wherever it takes. Be very polite. Say” thank you for your time, I’ll be looking forward to hearing back from you.” Rinse, repeat. This is to force them to be looking out for your application. 

 When you get to the interview, shake their hand firmly,  tell them your first and last name.  

Describe your experiences  as “ two years transcription and data entry” if you have a desk job interview and “ [however many years]  costumer service, retail and stock” for your retail jobs.  

Don’t use job “ buzz words” I stg they hear them all day. Say  things like, “ I’m detail oriented and am very good at taking instruction.”  “ I would like to work for a company with integrity and I feel that [ company name] would be a good fit”

When they ask you if you have “reliable transportation” say  YES. don’t tell them what kind of transportation, just say yes. (if you don’t do this, you wont get the job , I’m telling you right now). 

Research the company. Know what they do, why they do it, how OLD the company is. WHERE it was founded, and what kind of position you’re intending to apply for.

When they ask you “ give us a situation where you had to blah blah blah” Make one the fuck up. Make yourself sound good as hell, and like you put your company’s needs slightly above the customer’s needs, but make the customer happy. 

If they ask you about being outgoing, Say you “like to focus on your work so you can concentrate on doing things right” (which buys you out of having to act friendly all the time)

Questions for after the interview:

1.  Does this position offer upward mobility?

2. Do you enjoy working for the company? (if you’re not interviewing for a temp agency who will send you anywhere)

 Then, shake their hand,  Ask them to repeat their name (REMEMBER THIS) say thank you for your time, wish them a nice day and leave. write their name down outside if you have to, just remember the fuck out of it. 

AFTER your interview, send a card directed to the name of the person who interviewed you (I’ll give you them) that says “Thank you for the interview, I appreciate the opportunity. have a great day” This shows  that you have an understanding of professionalism, and will have them thinking of you kindly (or at least remembering you) when they’re shuffling through the choices. 

DO NOT tell them you just moved to the city over the phone.  In person, tell them you just moved to the city. Make it sound like the only reason you need a job is because you moved. Not because you’re desperate. 

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 The titles of each section are key words you can use to search for jobs on Snagajob.com  and Simplyhired.

Data Entry:

http://citystaffing.com/job/data-entry-specialistsmailroom-clerk/?utm_source=Indeed&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Indeed

https://www.roberthalf.com/officeteam/job-search/chicago-il/data-entry-clerks-needed/43517752?codes=IND

http://www.simplyhired.com/job/data-entry-specialists-job/chicago-transit-authority/jepfivkhjk?cid=udsowkxtausyzitcfeecaeuzoxkltmbl

https://jobs-theprivatebank.icims.com/jobs/3435/temporary—data-entry/job?mode=job&iis=SimplyHired&iisn=SimplyHired&utm_source=simplyhired&utm_medium=jobclick&mobile=false&width=792&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-360&jun1offset=-300

 Front Desk:

http://localjobs.joblur.com/jobapplication2/?jobid=99957&subaffid=300006&JobType=Food%20/%20Bev%20/%20Hosp&ix=1&c1=99957

https://jobs.ajg.com/job/-/-/109/1256110?apstr=%26src%3DJB-10280

https://pepper.hiretouch.com/job-search/job-details?jobID=32066&job=receptionist

http://accesscommunityhealth.hodesiq.com/jobs/default.aspx?JobID=5203566 (this one is close to the place you rented.)

http://ihg.taleo.net/careersection/all/jobdetail.ftl?job=R113601&lang=en&media_id=24863&src=Indeed&src=JB-10920

https://covalentcareers.com/employer/listing/86450f8517588197c9b04f5068ed4300/detail/?apply=1&ref=indeed&v=30&utm_source=indeed&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=indeed_optical

http://www.careerbuilder.com/jobseeker/jobs/jobdetails.aspx?APath=2.21.0.0.0&job_did=JHN0KY6823WBWZX21VM&showNewJDP=yes&IPath=JRKV0F

http://www.simplyhired.com/job/front-desk-receptionist-customer-service-sales-job/rosin-optical-co-inc/qaeoquzgdi?cid=ivdnhijkmxchdanahwfoupazcwisfnxt

http://www.simplyhired.com/job/receptionist-front-desk-job/all-us-jobs/fonj7wmldf?cid=trhyvmfcsgjltxkjxkemyinsjveewfjp

Other jobs you don’t need a degree for that aren’t retail:

Dental hygenist ( yeah, seriously, who knew!) They also make about 40,000 a year)

Stenographer-Court Reporter

Surveyer ( you need a certificate for this, but its something you can get while working a temporary job and doing this on the side. Also, they make like $55,000 a year sooooooo) https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGWEbHost/jobdetails.aspx?jobId=1406428&PartnerId=16023&SiteId=5118&codes=IND

Real Estate Broker

Purchasing agents, except wholesale, retail, and farm products ( basically you arrange to buy large things) they make like 60K

Claims adjuster 

Loan Officer

Subway driver (trains) they make like 60K,

Duct Cleaner: http://jobview.monster.com/Duct-Cleaners-950-00-Weekly-Entry-Level-Flexible-Hours-Call-to-Apply-Job-Chicago-IL-US-161970321.aspx?intcid=re

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I knew this but I’m reblogging cause someone might not know

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I’m saving this.

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Calm mind 🔄 calm body

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Notetaking

Sound Note - take notes while you record audio

Evernote - notetaking that syncs across platforms

Paper 53 - minimal notetaking that syncs

Microsoft OneNote - collaboration and syncing, best for Office users

Google Keep - jot things down, best for Google suite users

Notability - take notes and annotate PDFs

Mindly - create mind maps

Day One - a digital journal

Flash Cards

Quizlet - the quintessential flash card app

StudyBlue - another commonly used app

Cram - best for its “cram mode”

Eidetic - uses spaced repetition for effective memorization

Planner 

My Study Life - schedules, tasks, reminders, and more

StudyCal - keeps track of tasks, exams, and grades

24me - automated reminders and event planning

iStudiez - schedule and prioritized task list

Google Calendar - a calendar, best for Google users

Glass Planner - a calendar and to do list with incredible functionality

To Do List

Clear - organized to-do and reminders

MinimaList - simple to-do and focus timer

Trello - collaborative project organizer

Todoist - clean and functional task manager

Default notes app on your phone

Time Management

Forest - plant trees by staying focused

Pomotodo - pomodoro timer with to-do list

Timeglass - custom timers

Tide - pomodoro with white noise

Alarmy - forces you out of bed 

Pillow - smart alarm that tracks sleep cycles

Productivity

Workflow - automate tasks

Habitica - turn your habits into an RPG

Continuo - simple, colorful activity tracking

Freedom - block distracting apps

Free Learning

Coursera - free MOOCs

TED - listen to Ted Talks

Duolingo - language learning

Memrise - spaced repetition language vocabulary

Khan Academy - free video lessons

Ambient Noise

8tracks - curated playlists

Spotify - online music streaming

Coffitivity - cafe ambience

Noisli - background sound generator

Rain Rain - rain sounds

Binaural - binaural beats

Health

Rockin Ramen - recipes based on ramen

MealBoard - meal planning

Lifesum - healthy eating

Stop Breath And Think - mindfulness meditation

Pacifica - mental health management

Sworkit - personalized video workouts

Waterlogged - hydration tracker

Reference

WolframAlpha - Google on steroids

Oxford Dictionary - all of English at your fingertips

RefMe - citation generator

PhotoMath - solve math problems by taking a photo

Mathway - step by step math help

Desmos - free graphing calculator

Wikipedia - not the best source, but it’s handy

Miscellaneous 

Companion - stay safe when walking alone

Mint - money management

Toshl - finance manager

Tiny Scanner - scan documents