Study Hard, Beautifuls

Hi! Hannah, 18, Wales, Open University, gcse maths English and science. Study Hard, it will pay off. my main blog

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1/8/16 Just your typical Friday night rage fest. Ya know. The usual.

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things i wish i’d known in my first year of university

I’m reaching the end of my time at university and it’s got me all sentimental. and regretful. There are a number of things that I had learned during my time at university that I wish I’d known during first year. 

Read everything. The only valid excuse for not reading everything on the reading list is that you didn’t have time, not that you found it boring, or that it wasn’t useful. Because there’s nothing scarier than trying to write an essay on something you studied a month ago, and you have no notes on the topic. 

Revise constantly. I wish I’d revisited everything I did a week after I did it, just as a recap. I tended to focus on what I was doing in the moment because it felt the most important thing at the time. Well, during exams, everything is equal. And it’s so frustrating not quite being able to remember something. So, revise. Even just for ten minutes.

Don’t spend all of your money on impulse. I’ve bought so much rubbish that I really don’t need. And if I’d saved that money, I could have gone on holiday. Save every last penny you can. 

Eat well. I just said that you should save all the money you can, but I think that food is one exception to that rule. Try and save money where you can, obviously, but don’t go for days and days without fresh vegetables because you’re saving money for a holiday. Your mind, as well as your body, needs food.

Go and talk to professors in their student hours. I used to find this so awkward. To be honest, I still do. But if you’re going sending them an email and asking for clarification on a topic, consider maybe popping into their office when it’s open to students. And tell them if you’re struggling! If you don’t let them know, then they can’t help you.

Take hot drinks with you, to your lectures or to the library. Don’t spend all your money in the library cafe. Bring a flask of tea, and loads of study snacks in a packed lunch box. Trust me on this.

Make time to meet up with friends you haven’t seen in ages. Don’t wait for them to ask you. I make sure to socialise with my friends at least twice a week. And by socialise, I don’t mean getting blind drunk and going clubbing. Sit down and have lunch together. Chat. Get to know each other properly. Friendships formed over alcohol never last as long as friendships formed through actual conversation.

Do stuff that the university puts on for students. Join societies. Get involved. One of the best nights I ever had at university was a masquerade ball that my college put on. And for some reason, I’ve never done anything like that since then? And I don’t understand why! University is for making memories, and I don’t really have many!

Travel around your university town. If you’re university is on a campus, don’t let your life revolve around that one place. If you’ve travelled away from home to go to university, then make it worth your while! See the sights, be a tourist, get on a bus and go to a random town and buy ice cream. 

Experiment. This is the time. Dye your hair blue, join a weird and random society and take up a hobby you’d never dreamed of.  If you want to try drugs, make sure it’s a safe environment and do your research before hand. If you don’t want to do that kind of thing, then don’t judge other people for doing so.

Give yourself a day off per week. When you’re at university and you’ve got loads of work, it’s tempting to just work constantly - or at least, to work every day, if not all the time. But it’s so much better for your mental state to take a day off to just relax. 

Keep up with your chores. When you’re stressed about an assignment, you don’t want to be also stressed about that pile of washing up accumulating by the sink. Keep your room tidy too - clear space, clear mind.

Be kind to everyone. You’re going to meet a lot of people at university, some you’re going to hit it off with immediately. But there will be some who really rub you up the wrong way. Don’t worry about it, it’s completely fine to not like someone. But don’t be mean to them. This isn’t high school, you’re all here to learn and there’s just no need to make them feel bad about themselves. It’s just petty and childish.

Think about the future. I know that you’re completely wrapped up in your university life right now, but you’re going to have to venture out into the real world at some point. Do things that might help your future career: volunteer, get a job, join a sports club, make connections. University isn’t, sadly, forever.

There you have it! The advice that I would have given myself in the first year of university. Whether you’re just about to start university, or whether you’re just about to leave, I hope this is useful to you.

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Hey! My idea for this post was basically a general masterpost that’s going to cover a lot of different topics related to studying/studyblrs.

This is my first masterpost, so if it’s a little confusing, sorry! I wanted to put more in, but then it was like crazy long already? 

Studying

studying tips (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)

study tips masterpost

101 study tips

study methods

seven day study plan

five day study plan

basics of efficient studying

pomodoro method

study space guide

things NOT to do when studying

how to make a study schedule

13 study methods to try

how to study for math (when you hate math)

how to make study guides

voice recording

how to study like a straight a student

how to review in less time

study methods for each learning type (visual, auditory, kinesthetic)

a complete guide to studying (well)

Apps/Websites

blocking apps and extensions

apps for a better life

apps for language learners

best apps for students

CrashCourse (Youtube)

Duolingo

free online academic courses masterpost

productivity resource list

internet resources for your education

useful programs

calming websites

another masterpost of apps

web apps

note-taking apps and websites

tools for referencing

apps to help you survive school

helpful websites

Notes

effective reading and note-taking

visual note-taking

fundamentals of visual note-taking

how to take lecture notes

note-taking methods

note-taking tips

guide to aesthetically pleasing notes

note-taking system (theorganisedstudent)

note-taking system (emmastudies)

cornell note-taking system

note-taking masterpost

cause and effect diagrams

how to take notes from a textbook

useful symbols and abbreviations

how to mind map

guide to pretty notes

note-taking masterpost (i know, another one)

color-coding notes 101

Printables

theorganisedstudent

thearialligraphyproject

note-taking printables

passion planner

exam study pack

planner of a successful senior-year undergraduate

five useful printables

College (and beyond)

scholarships

scholarships 101

cliches to avoid for essays

save money on textbooks (plus other random stuffs)

where to save up to $1600.00 in college supplies

idk what to do with my life

a sister’s guide on how to college

becoming an adult cheat sheet

free textbooks

alternatives to overpriced textbooks

openstax: free college textbooks

more college textbook pdfs

things i wish someone had told me when i was entering university

tips for living alone

adulting life hacks

10 angry college tips for incoming freshmen

tips for college freshmen

how to write emails to your professors

college tips and resources masterpost

Whew! It’s done. I might come back and update this occasionally, or maybe do a part two for the stuff I didn’t put in here. But wow… If only I spent this much time on my actual work?

I hope that was at least a little bit useful for you! If you have any suggestions, comments, questions, please feel free to send me an ask. 

Have a good day!!

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– as tidy as it will get! // O3.O4.2O16

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9/02/16 - been fiddling around with my work space for the past few days and i think i’m finally getting it to look how i want it too, just need more pictures on the wall and a weaker bulb for my lamp

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HOW TO ORGANIZE UR LIFE #studytube

i looooove staying organized with my time + space + assignments as a student and find that its sUPER important if u wanna be successful!

here is a video on how to get organized!

subscribe // request a video // more

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55/100 | 155/200 | Saturday 16 April 2016

Finished essay draft.

Brunched with furbaby and Aunt.

Did some strength training.

Walked and jogged furbaby.

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hello friends!!! i made masterposts for almost all the stem subjects now, why not physics too? here you go [especially for @k-imeme]:

studying

how to study physics

tips to solving physics problems

tips to ace your physics exam!!

physics notes

using a calculator!!!!

science glossary

topics

motion

sound + waves

work, energy + power

heat + thermo

quantum phenomena

light + radiation

electricity, magnets + circuits

electricity + magnetism

mechanics

modern physics

optics

oscillations + waves

special subjects [space is here too]

thermodynamics

fun stuff yaaas

john travoltage [i love this idk why]

10 cool science websites

links + website resources

space + the universe masterpost B-)

minutephysics

physics on khanacademy

sparknotes physics

great physics website!!

institute of physics resources

stuff you may want to know

careers in physics

why study physics?

top 10 reasons why you should take physics

my masterposts

notes, studying, and self-study resources

self-study resources

supplies

igcse resources

improving your handwriting

how to studyblr

literature masterpost

organisation

aesthetically pleasing notes

annotating

studying a foreign language

really great apps

math

college + uni

motivation

biology

space!!!!

chemistry

+ more

hope this helps you v much + if you ever need anything/want to request a masterpost just message me :]

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It’s been two weeks since I moved house and I officially have a desk again! I was definitely way too picky and struggled to find what I wanted within my budget but I’m so glad I finally have somewhere to work! Now time to get to work on all those essays! 😊

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If you have an overwhelming love of notebooks, you’ll know the pain of having some beautiful journals lying around that you don’t want to touch without a purpose! Aside from the ubiquitous use of the bullet journal, here are some alternatives for your empty notepads:

Diary: keep a traditional daily record of your life

Dream Journal: record your dreams and reflect on them

Travel Log: journal when traveling and plan your future journeys

Mind Maps: keep one for your interests, information, and to plan

Book Journal: review books you’ve read, and list ones you plan to read

Expense Tracker: list your expenses and keep on top of spending

Writing Prompts: write on a daily prompt for a year from this list

Scrapbook: glue in mementos and memories from your life

Exercise Log: keep a record of your meals and exercise for each day

Wishlist: track the things you’d like, and what to get others

One Sentence Book: write the single best moment of your day for a year

Gratitude Journal: note down all the things you’re grateful for

Sketchbook: if you’re artistic, do a daily drawing to stay in practice

Quote Log: record all the quotes which inspire you to achieve

Goals Journal: plan out what you want to accomplish, and how to do it

News: write down the biggest headlines of the day

Vocab Book: keep track of all the word you learn in your target language

If you don’t already have some hoarded notebooks, I wrote a post right here with some notebook recommendations right over here! You can also check out some more of my original posts on my blog.

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How to: Self care

Hey guys! Although studying is important, self care is just as important. Sometimes during a busy day we can forget to look after ourselves. These are the things that I normally do when I feel like I’m stuck in the cycle of not feeling motivated or not wanting to do work.

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my study space!! it’s neater than it looks! ;u;

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you’re getting closer every day! 

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01.08.16 | Back on that study grind after a nice trip to the beach with the boyfriend ft. pictures hehe.

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History Flashcards :D

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(8/100) doing some messy mindmapping as a revision for my last paper tomorrow! can’t wait for my exams to finish and then i’ll be off to watch cw with my friends!