Highlydisrespectful

20 |NYC| Criminal Justice Major| Currently Suffering From My 3rd Quarter-Life Crisis

[emmastudies]

hello where can i see all of your study tips?

Hey! Here are a whole heap of links :-) I’d also go through my /tagged/q for more answers (or emmastudies.com/archive and filtering by ask, since I haven’t tagged things for a while).

Organisation

2018 student planner

2019 student planner

2018-19 digital student planner

planner brand recommendations

planner vs bullet journal: pros and cons

how to set up a bullet journal

setting up a digital bullet journal

bullet journal spread ideas

bullet journal decoration hacks

bullet journal brand recommendations

whats in my bag

my favourite stationery

back to school basic supplies

how to improve your handwriting

handwriting font suggestions

balancing study and work

desk/workspace essentials

student finance tips

2018 monthly planner printables

Productivity

productivity and time management applications

how to remove distractions

types of procrastination and how to deal with them

google chrome new tab options for improved productivity

10 small ways to improve your productivity

applications to block websites

no distraction writing applications

100 days of productivity challenge

how to focus in class

how to stick to a schedule

how to stay alert

how to build self-discipline

how to organise for exams

my after school routine

how to reduce perfectionist ideas

Motivation

what to do when you’ve tried everything

how to gain back motivation

motivational monday printables

how to stop avoiding studying

what to do when you feel exhausted before studying

how I stay motivated

tips on maintaining motivation

10 tips to increase your motivation for study

how to start a studyblr

how to utilise your studyblr for motivation

how to set up a studygram

dealing with competitive people

how to bounce back from ‘failure’

how to learn from a lower than expected grade

how to structure a weekly review

how to deal with a difficult class

things to do during holidays/study vacations

Studying

applications for students

how to take effective class or lecture notes

how to take notes from a textbook

how to prepare for exams

my note-taking method

my notebook system

how to write faster

how to study more effectively

how to summarise information

how I organise my binders

good habits to implement

how to study (my method)

how to revise from notes

how to organise a colour code

how to memorise information effectively

how to memorise quotes

how to use flashcards

how I reduce waffle and narration in essays

tips for essay writing

how to find out where you’re going wrong

how I prepare to study

different ways to study

how to study during the semester

how to annotate a book/novel/etc

how to get ahead in school

how to break up a large textbook

studying as a visual learner

how to practice and present a speech

mindmapping apps and extensions

how to deal with online classes

how to study a language

how to study maths

how to improve group assessments/projects

ipad study inspiration

Self Care

how to improve your sleep schedule

how to wake up earlier

how to study when sick

over-coming self doubt

dealing with stress

how to balance studying and anxiety

how to balance studying and depression

apps that help with depression

ways to reward your productivity

my favourite tv shows

my favourite podcasts

ways to use empty notebooks

how to be more sociable

tips for getting a job

advice for the first day

things (personal, academic, etc) to do every week

Printables

all my paid student printables, planners, digital planners + stickers, etc

2018 monthly planner printables

2018 student printables (includes 2018 overview + calendar, daily + weekly + monthly planner, 30 habit tracker, class overview and timed worklog)

2019 free student printables (2018-19 overview, 2019 overview, 2019 key dates, year in pixels, monthly portrait planner)

weekly study schedule

weekly planner

weekend planner

daily planner

assessment planner

subject to do list planner

study session planner

exam revision printable pack (includes revision checklist, formulas + definitions sheet, essay + project planner, weekly schedule)

note-taking printables (includes dotted, grid, lined, cornell method)

organic chemistry printable

literary techniques and devices sheet

100 days of productivity tracker printable

ultimate student organiser pack

study and revision pack

2018 student planner

2018 weekly planner

pomodoro tracker

grade and assessment planner pack

essay guide and planner pack

productivity planner

student reading journal printable

student finance planner

goal and habit planner

customisable weekly study planner

xxx

[highlydisrespectful]

“Screw the criminal-justice system, screw the government” she reads while in her criminal justice class.

The kid next to me is snoring extremely loud

[tyler-studies]

October 2nd, 2018 🎃

IT’S SPOOKY SEASON!!

My handwriting is all over the place but I’m studying for another finance exam tomorrow. Still in shock over the 95 I got on the first exam.

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Update: I’m tired.

My cybercrime professor asked what type of victims are young and depressed and apparently ‘college students’ wasn’t the right answer.

Also, an iced white mocha with blonde espresso from Starbucks is my new drug of choice.

[highlydisrespectful]

NYS Scholarship!

To all my fellow New York State residents:

The excelsior scholarship deadline is fast approaching so apply today!

Qualifications (from the scholarship website):

-be a resident of NYS and have resided in NYS for 12 continuous months prior to the beginning of the term;

-be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen;

-have either graduated from high school in the United States, earned a high school equivalency diploma, or passed a federally approved "Ability to Benefit" test, as defined by the Commissioner of the State Education Department;

-have a combined federal adjusted gross income of $110,000 or less;

-be pursuing an undergraduate degree at a SUNY or CUNY college, including community colleges and the statutory colleges at Cornell University and Alfred University;

-be enrolled in at least 12 credits per term and complete at least 30 credits each year (successively), applicable toward his or her degree program;

-if attended college prior to the 2018-19 academic year, have earned at least 30 credits each year (successively), applicable toward his or her degree program prior to applying for an Excelsior Scholarship;

-be in a non-default status on a student loan made under any NYS or federal education loan program or on the repayment of any NYS award;

-be in compliance with the terms of the service condition(s) imposed by a NYS award that you have previously received; and

-Execute a Contract agreeing to reside in NYS for the length of time the award was received, and, if employed during such time, be employed in NYS.

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This scholarship has honestly done so much for me and eased the financial burden we call college.

The only downside to this scholarship is the bullet I highlighted. You must work (full time) in New York State for as many years as you use the scholarship for. So far I used the scholarship for one academic year so after I graduate, I am required to work in New York State for an entire year. (I kind of wanted to move out of NYS after college 😭)

Link: https://www.hesc.ny.gov/pay-for-college/financial-aid/types-of-financial-aid/nys-grants-scholarships-awards/the-excelsior-scholarship.html

If you know someone who can benefit from this information, please share it with them or the rest of your followers so that people they know can benefit from this scholarship!

[highlydisrespectful]

Disrespectful Tip #3:

DO NOT TAKE 8AM CLASSES. I don’t care how disciplined you think you are, 8am classes are the worst. Getting up for them is extremely difficult (especially if you commute to school) and staying awake in them is just as hard.

Try to take classes after 9am! They’re easier to get up for and to all my fellow commuters, you won’t have to wait 30 minutes for the next train after you miss the 6:30am train to the city.

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(Note: The point of this post isn’t to attack studyblrs)

I was reluctant to post this without the last grade… but I just wanted to say that I promise I’m not talking out of my ass when I’m giving advice. I follow every piece of advice I share with you guys, but I’m not perfect (as you can see from that beautiful B- and A-) and neither is my gpa.

The reality is, some studyblrs aren’t being honest with you guys. 4.0s are the most difficult things to achieve/maintain and as hard as you may try, you may not actually achieve it. I ended the first semester of my freshman year with a 3.8 gpa and it dropped to a 3.3 my second semester. Ever since then, I’ve been working my ass off to bring it back up while managing the finances for an on campus organization.

Do not let studyblrs and whatever-else-blrs make you feel incompetent because your gpa isn’t a 4.0. Let’s celebrate the fact that you’re in college and doing the damn thing because some people aren’t as fortunate.

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How to cope with rejection...

So a little while after my 20th birthday, I had an interview with a judge for an internship. SPOILER ALERT: I didn’t get it. Here are a couple of tips that helped me get over it:

1. IT IS OKAY TO CRY (I did a lot of this)

2. Apply for other opportunities/ Expand your resume

- It’s not the end of the world. Other opportunities are out there. It might take a little time but, you’ll get something

3. Don’t let this affect your work or relationships

4. Don’t take it personal

- You’re not always going to be what the specific job/internship is looking for and that’s okay

5. Know that no matter what, you are an amazing person and getting rejected from a job/internship doesn’t change that

Edit: yesterday 5/24/18 I got another internship offer from a different organization!

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I would love to start a studyblr but my handwriting looks like I could be the zodiac killer

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Study Tips...

With finals approaching, some of us (myself) have to pretend like we have been studying the entire semester and not binge watching Blue Bloods and KUWTK. Here are a couple of tips I feel can help us all before exams.

1. Study the chapter vocabulary first, read the chapter summary after, then skim the chapter to fill in any misinformation. This helpful tip came from my Criminal Justice Research Methods professor (probably the best CJ professor in my school). I have applied this study method to my other classes and it’s super helpful.

2. Flash cards are you friends, especially for memorizing theories or vocabulary. Get a key ring, 2”x3” index cards (or cut a regular sized index card in half), fill out the cards to fit whatever you’re studying and punch holes in the cards to put on your key ring!

3. Look at your old exams (This helps especially if the tests are cumulative).

4. Change your location. Sometimes studying at home isn’t always the best answer. You might be too comfortable. Switch it up! Go to a cafe, a park, your local library, maybe even an empty classroom (if you’re stuck on campus like I usually am).

5. TREAT YO’ SELF. Set a study goal for yourself and reward yourself with your favorite snack AFTER you achieve that goal.

Good luck guys! If any of these have helped, feel free to let me know.

[arandomthot]

I and the loans I’ll be paying off for years feel personally attacked

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If you don’t say “I’m dropping out” at least twice a day, are you really in college?

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The PERKS of commuting to school...

1. Lower tuition cost

2. Home cooked meals all the time

3. Your roommates are your parents/siblings/pets

4. You don’t necessarily have to make new friends

5. You don’t have to adapt to a new environment whether it be a new state/town

[lelakii]

Nudes are so 2017. Send me money.

[highlydisrespectful]

And internship links where I can earn school credit 😭

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Disrespectful Tip #2:

Group projects are the worst, but here’s how you can make the best of them!

1. If you can choose your group partners, be cautious! Choose people with the same work ethic as yourself.

**Note: If you can’t choose and don’t know your group members, try an ice breaker! (I used cards against humanity)

2. Establish a series of ‘check-in’ dates with your group to make sure that the work is getting done and it’s done properly

3. Communication is key! Whether it be done by email or text message, always choose a form of communication that is easily accessible by ALL group members.

4. If you find your group members impossible to work with or you’d rather work by yourself, TALK TO YOUR PROFESSOR.