Me

• bnvntr • fifteen • infp • gemini • pt3 • I love to make new friends💕. Feel free to DM me😄 My main goal ➡ Straight A's PT3💗

[prkchaeyoung]

momo - likey

[cho-rong]

♡ LIKEY ♡

[taengled]

cute momo-tan! ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ

[twinkcons]

TWICE MOMO PACKS // REQUEST

reblog or like if using/saving.

don’t repost as yours.

feel free to request here.

credits : ♡

[baekeon]

“better think about it twice”

[samsstudygram]

types of study breaks for every situation

if you realize you’ve been studying for hours: grab a snack to refuel your body and watch a sitcom to refuel your brain. then back to the books.

if you’re feeling stressed out: take some deep breaths, text your friends, maybe stare at a wall for a few minutes. gather yourself.

if you can’t seem to focus: get moving and get outside. take out the garbage, check your mail box, maybe walk your dog. just get moving and get fresh air. it’ll help bring you back.

if there’s something else going on in your life and you can’t get it off your mind: write down what’s going through your head, sort of like a diary entry. it’ll help you work things out.

if you’re just mentally and physically exhausted: set a timer for 25-30 minutes and take a nap. any longer and you’ll hit REM and you’ll wake up feeling just as tired. once you wake up, get some caffeine in you.

if the material is boring as hell: find another way to study. see if there’s a crash course video online about it or draw out what you’re trying to learn in diagrams and pictures to make it fun.

if people around you won’t shut up: listen to some music. soundtrack and classical music is always good because they won’t absorb you as much as music with lyrics. white noise (like ocean waves, rain sounds, etc.) also works.

if you only half understand a concept: call/message a friend who’s not in the class and try to teach the material to them. this will help you mentally work through the material and will help you remember it as well.

[hirutanstudies-deactivated20180]

Appropriate SAT words

to use in an essay or presentation without sounding like a pompous ass

NOUN

antithesis

audacity

censure

dexterity

diminution

myriad - plethora

novelty

paragon

penchant

platitude

ramification

tenacity

VERB

alleviate

articulate

belie

concede

elucidate

engender

exacerbate

facilitate

refute

reiterate

ADJECTIVE

adamant

affable - amiable - cordial 

copious

culpable

cursory

detrimental

dogmatic

eloquent

elongated

extraneous - superfluous

futile

holistic

inadvertent

laudable

lethargic

loquacious

obstinate

poignant

precarious

prolific

rudimentary

scrupulous

tantamount

tentative

< Please feel free to add to this list >

[plantednotes]

don’t click this link!!! if you see it, delete it.

i recently found this in my submissions box:

it’s obviously a scam and i just wanted to remind everyone, in case they receive it as well, DO NOT CLICK THE LINK. delete the submission.

[intellectys]

Getting a bad teacher is always unfortunate, but you can still learn the material & manage to ace the exams! Even if they don’t teach you anything, they still might have resources you can use, and there are plenty of other ways to take your learning into your own hands.

Get resources from the teacher!

Ask for a textbook to take home. If you don’t have a book or something similar, ask for your own book, an online textbook, or another resource that you can learn from.

Get worksheets and practice problems. Teachers usually have really good resources, even if they aren’t good at what they do. Get relevant worksheets, online recommendations, or other resources.

See if you can get help during free time. Ask your teacher if they have any open hours to get help, or ask specifically if you can go in during your lunch, or before or after school for extra assistance.

Learn from textbooks!

Take very comprehensive notes. If you don’t have a good teacher, you’re going to need to get the material from somewhere, so your notes need to be extremely thorough.

Use supplementary books. A lot of subjects– especially AP classes with standardized exams– have books from publishers like Barron’s, Kaplan, and Princeton Review to help you learn the information.

Make flashcards & extra study tools. Since you don’t have the variety of learning methods you might in a good class, learning in every way you can is even more important to ensure that you do well!

Use online resources!

Check YouTube for instructional videos. If you need to know about it, there’s a fantastic chance that YouTube has it. Standbys include Khan Academy, Bozeman Science, and Crash Course.

Make use of masterposts. If someone has already compiled oodles of resources for you, they’re definitely worth checking out! Plus, if they’re student recommended, there’s a better chance that they’ll be helpful.

Find free questions. Exam boards like the College Board publish questions (and answers!) online, and these are super useful for knowing how well you’re doing.

Ask for extra help!

Talk to older students for tips. If they’ve been through the class before, they usually know what the teacher is missing out and also how to do well.

See if your school has a tutoring programme. Some schools have teacher or peer tutoring programmes where you can get one-on-one help without having to pay for a more expensive professional tutor.

Get a friend to help you. Don’t be afraid to reach out and ask for help! If your friend is a science genius and your physics teacher is atrocious, it’s always worth a shot to ask.

Good luck! You can still do fantastically, and hopefully you’ll have some better teachers next year.

[libraery]

Sometimes, when we are presenting, our bodies act completely irrationally. Sweating, stuttering, or just shutting down completely are all things I have encountered during public speaking; behaviour that is usually connected to extreme danger and fleeing behaviour. Completely unnecessary, as your teacher won’t kill you (hopefully), but trying to convince your body to be just as rational is a tough task. Turns out that this is exactly what we’re going to do. 

The basis for this (personal) advice all lies in my musical training, where posture is extremely important. Performance practice lessons have taught me one important thing: you can trick your body into thinking it’s okay, and with that, your audience. disclaimer: I have posted this information before in a slightly different way. Regard this as an updated version. Hopefully one with better spelling.

hoooooow???

Stand up and try to follow these instructions. I’m your only audience right now, so mistakes aren’t a problem. 

Start by relaxing your shoulders. Many people tense their shoulders when they’re anxious, which is a very natural reaction. However, tension in your shoulder automatically reaches through to your back and arms, and even your neck, tensing up your entire upper body. It’s confirming to your brain that yes! this is scary! Well, brain is wrong and we’re going to prove it wrong by relaxing our shoulders. Just let them hang down (make sure you don’t start leaning forward though, it should be just your shoulders). Doesn’t that immediately feel more relaxed?

Keep your feet a little bit apart, firm on the ground. This sends the message to your brain and audience that a single push will not have you fall over. Standing with your legs closely together simply isn’t as stable, and you want to radiate stability and confidence. Even if you’re feeling dizzy, this simple way of pretending will keep your feet on the ground. Literally. 

Chin up, back straight, eyes at the audience. I used to tend to look at the ground, or to lean forward. No, no no! You want to maintain an open posture, and to address the entire audience. When you do this, you’ll look more secure, and maybe you’ll even notice people will listen to you more closely. Make sure you address the entire room, and not just one spot. if you’re scared to look at faces, look at the back wall. But not just one spot, find some nice different wall spots to look at. 

What to do with your hands? I know I used to put my hands in my pocket, or fidget with something. Instead, try to talk with your hands more. When you’re using gestures, people will usually pay more attention to what you’re saying, and they’ll sometimes understand more easily (if you’re interested as to why, message me). 

Do not hide. This is special advice to musicians, too. I used to hide behind my music stand because it was nice and safe. During public speaking it’s easy to hide behind some notes or to stand behind other people of your group, maybe. Don’t. Remember, fake the confident posture till you make it. 

When you’re finished, don’t stop pretending just yet. When people ask how it went, always say it went okay. This is so so so important! Because if you’d say “ugh it was awful!! So many things went wrong, I suck at presenting!” they’ll start thinking hmm, yeah, there were indeed some mistakes… Could have been better. Whereas if you just say it was okay or good, or even decent, they’ll hardly even question it and will most likely remember the positive aspects, as humans tend to do. 

I promise this works, at least to some extent. It may not help you get rid of anxiety right away, especially in really severe cases, but it can help you feel more at ease in front of a group. After that, you can start working on other things, such as volume, intonation, powerpoint use etc. 

Just take a few seconds before you start talking to breathe, focus on those muscles, and to follow this with an amazing presentation (and a good grade). 

You can always send me an ask for advice on public speaking! Even though I’m not a professional coach or whatever, I have overcome my speaking anxiety and maybe I can be of any help at all <3

[magicalflails]

School-Related Masterpost

General

Back to School Masterpost

College Survival Masterpost

Last Minute Back to School Masterpost

How to Survive In College

How to Survive Freshmen Year

Niki’s Cool School Tools For Fools

How to Write A Great Essay About Anything

Write Essays With Half the Stress

Studying

StudyMuse

Study Tips

GCSE Help

Effective Studying Masterpost

Study Guides and Strategies

Self Control (Mac) and Cold Turkey (PC)

Passing College, and School, and Surviving College Tags

Research

Learn the Art of Google-Fu

How to Research Like A Boss

Open Source Research Resources

Apps and Websites

Sleepyti.me

Sleep Cycle alarm clock

Productivity Apps

Studious

Wolfram Alpha

Mathway

Meta-Calculator

Online Conversion

Dyscalculator (for people with dyslexia)

Snap2PDF

EasyBib

Financial

Avoid Scams

Student Discounts 1 2 3 4 5 6

Academic Superstore

JourneyEd.com

Student Universe (for cheap travel flights)

How to Make A Budget

Budget Blank Worksheet

College Student Budget Worksheet

Cheap/Free Textbooks

BigWords

5 Legal Ways to Get Free Textbooks

Alternatives to Overpriced Textbooks

SlugBooks

Masterlist On Reddit

Textbook PDF Files

Food

Broke College Kid Masterpost

Top 10 Healthy Foods on a College Budget

Ultimate Shelf Life Guide

How to Store Your Groceries

[emmastudies]

10 small tips to improve your productivity

Who can resist reading another little post full of tips to help you get more work done? Here is a few things that I find useful when trying to get myself motivated.

Clear desk, clear mind - I like to organise things before I start working. If things are messy, I get a little preoccupied and procrastinate even more. My suggestion is clear your desk, sort everything you’ll need to study and get on!

The two minute rule - If a task that needs to be done takes less than two minutes, just do it. My dad has often suggested that this is a great way to sort out your priorities and so far it has worked for me. Things like check my emails, cross off events from my planner, file something away don’t take long but get you in the mood for productivity. As they say “object in motion, stay in motion”.

Break your time up - Schedule your study time and any breaks you need to take. This helps structure your day and acts as a motivation to get things done. Especially if you can reward yourself at the end!

Leave your phone alone - Like most people I use my phone constantly but when I’m trying to work, it is best to leave it alone. Out of sight, out of mind. Try leaving it on silent and behind you so you aren’t tempted to pick it up after every beep. Use your break times to check it.

Find your top three to five priorities - Seeing a long list of things to do is usually, for some people, kind of counterproductive. Figure out the main things that need to be done and work on those. If you’re able to complete those main things, you’ll feel like you’ve accomplished the days necessities and may even want to complete some more.

Try using a mindmap instead of a to do list - Apparently using a mindmap layout instead of a traditional list can help boost productivity. It is a little more funky way to see all your outstanding tasks and might not look as overwhelming as a super long list.

Wear headphones - You don’t have to always listen to things but it can help block out any noise that can distract you. If you’re someone that likes some music, try songs with little or no words. This is a great playlist by Spotify.

Don’t multitask - As much as you think you can do it, trying to multitask usually ends up in a confused mess and takes twice the time. Stick to one task at a time. If you think of something you need to do, write it down and do it later.

Change things up - Doing the same things in the same place can get boring. Make the effort every now and then to change where you’re studying or how you’re studying. This can include moving your studying from the desk to the kitchen table for a change of scenery, or making flash cards instead of annotating your notes. Studying with a family member or friends is a fun way to get some work done!

Be positive - Most people have times when they just don’t want to study or anything, it is natural. However it is not worth sitting staring at your books in an unmotivated mood just waiting to feel inspired. If you’re not feeling it, do something else for a while. Come back to it a bit later and have another go. Usually walking away and coming back is all you need to feel more productive.

I hope these few tips are useful! These are the kind of things that work for me, so give them a shot and let me know if they help. Best of luck with your studies x

[liberalartssociety]

my college sent out a document of advice for graduate freshers from the Oxford University Counselling Service and I thought it had some really good reminders in it.

[emmastudies]

This is fantastic!

[macrolit]

Giveaway Contest: We’re giving away fifteen vintage, ‘60s-era Penguin Classics by Homer, Sophocles, Herodotus, Voltaire, Plato, and others! It took me three years to accumulate these books one by one, and I’m already starting to have separation issues. *sigh* But I know they will go to a good home. Won’t this collection look lovely on your shelf? :D To win these classics, you must: 1) be following macrolit on Tumblr (yes, we will check. :P), and 2) reblog this post. We will choose a random winner on August 27, at which time we’ll start a new giveaway. And yes, we’ll ship to any country. Easy, right? Good luck!

[macrolit]

We’re choosing a random winner in three days, so reblog now! Remember you can reblog this up to five times. :D

[pcytonsawyer]

oi i know i’ve reblogged this before but i wanted to ask another question because you’re! picking! a! winner! in! three! days! is one person getting 15 books or 15 people getting one book?

[macrolit]

One person is getting all 15 books. 🤓

[wonderful-language-sounds]

Masterpost of Language MOOC's

Here is a masterpost of MOOCs (massive open online courses) that are available, archived, or starting soon. Some are short, some are very interactive, some are better than others. I think they will help those that like to learn with a teacher or with videos.I checked each link to make sure they are functioning.

Spanish

Beginner’s Spanish:Food & Drink

Spanish 103 - Review of Elementary Spanish

AP Spanish Language & Culture

Preparing for the AP Spanish Exam

Basic Spanish for English Speakers

Spanish:Reading, Grammar, and Composition For Intermediate Learners

Spanish:Ciudades con Historia For Intermediate Learners

Spanish:Espacios Públicos For Intermediate Learners

Leer a Macondo (Taught in Spanish)

Spanish:Con Mis Propias Manos For Advanced Learners

Spanish: Perspectivas Porteñas

French

AP French Language and Culture

Beginner’s French: Food & Drink

Français Interactif

Elementary French I

Elementary French II

French:Ouverture For Intermediate Learners

French: Le Quatorze Juillet For Intermediate Learners

French: Vacances For Intermediate Learners

Passe Partout For Intermediate- Advanced Learners

La Francophonie Essence Culturelle For Advanced Learners

La Cité des Sciences et de Industrie

Français Langue Etrangère For Advanced Learners

Portuguese

Brazilian Portuguese for Beginners

Italian

Survive Italy Without Being Fluent

Beginner’s Italian: Food & Drink

Italian Literature For Advanced Learners

Italian Novel of the Twentieth Century For Advanced Learners

Latin

Latin I (Taught in Italian)

Dutch

Introduction to Dutch

German

Beginner’s German: Food & Drink

German for Beginners

Rundblick-Beginner’s German

Basic German Grammar

Study German Language from Native Speakers

Stadte und Menschen For Intermediate Learners

Lebenszyklen For Intermediate Learners

German:Regionen Traditionen und Geschichte For Advanced Learners

Arabic

Introduction to Egyptian Arabic

Arabic Language for Beginners

Arabic for Global Exchange

Russian

Russian for Beginners

Easy Accelerated Learning for Russian

Business Russian For Advanced Learners

Let Us Speak Russian For Advanced Learners

Polish

First Year Polish

Chinese

First Year Chinese I

First Year Chinese II

Chinese for Beginners

Basic Mandarin Chinese

Beginner’s Chinese

Chinese Characters

Chinese Made Easy

Mandarin I

Intermediate Business Chinese

Intermediate Chinese Grammar

Japanese

Japanese Syllabary

Beginner’s Conversational Japanese

Learn 80 JLPT N5  Kanji

Korean

Intermediate Korean

Pathway to Spoken Korean

Irish

Introduction to Irish

Finnish

Basic Finnish

Introductory Finnish

Finnish for Medical Professionals

Frisian

Introduction to Frisian (Taught in Dutch)

Icelandic

Icelandic 1-5

Welsh

Beginner’s Welsh

I’ll keep an eye out for new courses and if you know of any, let me know so I can update this list. Last updated:November 6, 2015

[studysophical]

Hi everyone, I decided to make a masterpost entirely dedicated to YouTube channels that all have to do with education and studying. Some have really simplified and fun content, others are more specific and detailed, but they’re all fantastic. Obviously it’s impossible to put all channels on here that make educational videos as well, but hope you enjoy!

Economics

The Economics Detective

EconStories 

English

eNotes

Shmoop Grammar, Punctuation, and Writing 

Shmoop Literature

Video Sparknotes 

Geography

Geography Hub 

Geography Now

Minute Earth

Wonder Why

History

Alternate History Hub

It’s History 

Smart History

Mathematics

Khan Academy Differential Equations

Khan Academy Linear Algebra

Khan Academy Probability and Statistics

Numberphile

Philosophy

The School of Life

Wireless Philosophy

Science

Applied Science

ASAP Science

Bozeman Science

Computerphile

Khan Academy Computer Science

Minute Physics

SciShow

SciShow Space

Sixty Symbols

General

Big Think

Crash Course

In a Nutshell – Kurzgesagt

IQ Squared 

It’s Okay to Be Smart

Khan Academy

Life Noggin

Ted-Ed

Wisecrack

StudyTube

Appsademia

Biology Queen

College Info Geek 

Mary Plethora

Studyign

Study With Jess 

[mindelevator]

Hi! Im so happy I finally found a blog for studying, I struggle with it and it greatly affects my grades no matter how hard I try. So thank you :) But I was also wondering if you knew any good places to look for cheaper textbooks/ a guideline for beginner uni students? Thanks so much!

Hey thank you!!

For good places to look for cheaper textbooks:

Here is a list of websites for free textbooks

Here is some tips on saving money on textbooks

And I also recommend chegg.com and slugbooks.com

And if you are looking for a guideline for beginner uni students:

This is a long post I made on things I wish I knew before college

This is my tips on starting college

And how to study in college