[serendipiti]

a masterpost to help you feel better and get through the day. 

distract yourself

static noise / background sounds (helps you focus / feel less overloaded - I can’t study without this stuff) simply noise my noise rainy mood nature sounds jazz and rain rainy cafe

lots of things to do writing, painting, makeup, body care, even movies master post musical squares  lucid dream learn a new language make your own mind palace!! draw a nebula make your own font learn something new fun sites to visit bubble wrap game answer questions to buy rice to help end hunger! get a hug from a nice person microwave mug snacks

watch something  ultimate teen movie master post 80s - today bbc sherlock granada sherlock holmes pretty little liars hannah montana  ellen best moments

listen to music tom hiddleston’s song of the day masterpost my personal “tunes” tag

when you are sad

adisri’s tag abby’s tag cierra’s tag my tag

anxiety play with sand chill out zen garden (video) managing stress social anxiety tips anti anxiety masterpost the quiet place the dawn room tour of the stars identifying your type of anxiety how to cope with a panic attack anti anxiety foods make a thought diary dealing with panic attacks and anxiety (video) mental illness help apps

depression how to overcome emotional numbness coping with depression natural depression treatments which antidepressant should you ask for? depression test (not 100% accurate)

insomnia tips to beating insomnia understanding insomnia when to fall asleep according to sleep cycles (helps you feel more awake later) tips for falling asleep quickly

self harm alternatives to self harm if you already have, here’s how to care for injuries understand self harm and how to stop butterfly project (self harm prevention) tips for stopping cutting how to fade and cover scars how to explain scars (avoid talking about visible scars) just relapsed? read this. need to see blood? cut a white screen.

eating disorders different eating disorders explained why you should try to recover feeling bloated? preventing relapse why you need to eat learn to love your body recovering from bulimia don’t put yourself down how to boost your confidence self love loose weight the healthy way (blogilates youtube - great workout, healthy eating, and self improvement channel) suicidal countries (outside of US) suicide hotline list suicide hotline list (includes US as well as other countries) talk with someone or help someone! online suicide prevention - talk it out online how to help someone who is suicidal reasons to live 100 reasons NOT to commit suicide

abuse healthy vs. unhealthy relationship boundaries abuse hotlines understand that sexual abuse is not your fault understand that physical abuse is not your fault how to move on from sexual abuse understanding domestic violence and abuse how to escape an abusive relationship safely after silence (support for victims of abuse) do you think someone you love is being abused? healing and overcoming abuse speaking out after abuse

ptsd help guide for ptsd help guide for ptsd 2 (similar to 1 with more extensive self-help tips) how to help someone with ptsd 10 tips for understanding someone with ptsd coping with ptsd

asking for help telling people how you are feeling how to tell someone about your anxiety how to ask for help

restoring your faith in the world random acts of kindness caught on film (video) real life heroes (video) giving servers $200 tips (video) paying for people’s groceries (video) faith restoring  in case you forgot the world is a gorgeous place (video)

other master posts that may be helpful (: 1 2 3 4 5 6

Most importantly, remember that YOU ARE LOVED. Feel free to message me at any time for any reason. 

[alimastudies]

revision methods that actually work // studygram: alimastudies

1. Memory mind map 

Personally, this is the most effective one for me. All you need is a blank piece of paper. Pick a sub-topic that you are doing e.g in biology a topic could be immune system and the sub-topic could be antibodies and antigens. If you want you can create some questions for each sub-topic and on your blank piece of paper, using questions as a guide, write everything you know about that sub-topic without your notes. After get your notes out and check and correct with a different colour pen. Watch this video to get a better understanding

2. Flashcards

I recommend you use written flashcards, unless you have vocab or definitions in which case digital ones like quizlet is fine. You should have questions on one side and your answers on another - i’ve heard people say the answer shouldn’t be long but i find that the more detailed it is the higher marks you score in the exam - of course summarise don’t just copy from a textbook or there is no point in doing this. When you test yourself try to do something else other than reading, for example write the answer down and then check and correct.

3. Spaced intervals

No point cramming for an exam. Yes it might have got you an A* in GCSE or other lower level exams but it’s certainly not going to get you an A* for a-levels or other higher exams. Space your learning out and if you can try and revise everyday, even if somedays are just for half an hour, DO IT! It will help you in the long term. Don’t revise one subject/unit for a whole day, space it out. For example don’t revise like this: AABBCC, revise like this instead: ABCBCA or something along those lines.

4. Mind maps

My favourite revision source!!! For some reason in an exam ( i only use mind maps for essay based subjects) i can remember where i put each point on my mind map which helps me write my essays and retrieve my information more in the long term! Don’t make it boring by trying to be ‘minimal’ - ADD COLOUR !!! But to stay within limits, too many colours can make it look overwhelming and confusing !

5. Teaching someone else

Either teach your younger siblings or pretend you are teaching to an imaginary class - while it may seem crazy it works, trust me. Use a whiteboard to help you illustrate your ideas! This method will help you identify any gaps in your knowledge and you’ll truly see if you know something well enough to explain it. If you cannot explain it to a six year old then you truly have not got the grasp of it, as Albert Einstein says!

6. past papers

Honestly, this should be the last thing for your revision, unless you have not left enough time to revise all the content and you are running out of time then past papers should be the first thing you do. Do these properly, don’t do it just to see what gaps you have in your knowledge- genuinely do it as if it is a real exam. This will help you see how well you can apply the content you have memorised for an exam. It will also get you familiar with the mark scheme which will help you get as close as full marks !!!

[sabrinstudies]

STUDY TIPS °☆.。.:*・°☆

hello! i’d like to share some tips that have helped me personally and made studying much easier, and more effective. also, sorry for the shitty graphic, i’m not the best at these, but hopefully i’ll get better!

1. Make a Study Plan

Time is and always will be precious. Creating an effective study plan with save you from a night of endless hours of cramming, which isn’t very helpful! During the weekend, plan out the days you will be studying for each subject, and for how long. Doing this will help you get more organized and make the most of your time. You can plan out your study schedule online here.

2. Take Regular Study Breaks

Give yourself a break! You’ve been working too hard. It’s important to take breaks, whether it’s taking a short walk or jog, taking to a friend, or just making yourself a drink while you let your hardworking mind rest for a few minutes. This will also boost your productivity!

3. Test Yourself

This is one of the most helpful study tips I’ve ever gotten. By testing yourself, you are mentally preparing yourself for the pressure of remembering key dates and facts, like you would in an exam. You can make your own tests/quizzes at quizlet.com or by making your own flashcards!

4. Create a Study Routine

Find a place to study that is quiet and with few distractions. Alternatively, you could also try switching it up by sitting in a different place in your school library every day and seeing how this works for you. Everyone learns in different ways, your job is to figure out which way is more effective for YOU!

that’s it for me, i hope these help + have a wonderful day!

♡ ♡ ♡

[universi-tea]

Hey everyone! Over the years I’ve had my fair share of English and other writing intensive classes, and combined with my tendency to procrastinate I’ve had to come up with a way to write papers fast. 

step one: finding a topic and research (aka the hardest part)

You can’t write a paper without a good topic, a strong thesis, and solid research. There’s no getting around that, no matter how short you are on time. Depending on the class and the teacher, you may have your topic chosen for you or you may have total freedom. If your situation is the latter, an ideal topic is one the you care about, have some general knowledge of already, and is specific enough to be covered in the number of pages you’re limited to. After you have a topic picked, do some quick searches to see what’s out there. If your school’s library has a database, that’s the perfect place to start. Be sure to chose quality articles that have been peer reviewed when possible, and where it’s not acknowledge that the source may be an biased in your paper. 

Once you’ve started research, you should have a pretty good idea of what your angle is going to be and what points you want to make. Next write a working thesis. This is basically a sentence or two that states what you will spend the next few pages proving. Once you have it, write it on an index card and put it aside for the next step.

step two: outlining 

Take a look at your past papers. How many paragraphs are usually on a page? It’s about two for me, so I keep that in mind when planning my outline. Now for the part that lets me write so fast: index cards. 

Take one index card per paragraph you’ll need to fill your page limit, and write “into” on the back of the one with your thesis, and conclusion on the other. Now think about how to best prove your thesis, and anything else you saw in research that you want to address. 

On one side of the card goes the general topic of the paragraph (ie, “significance of symbolism”).

On the back goes all of the specific notes and details that will go in that paragraph (ie, “spring as a symbol of a fresh start for x character”)

Once you’ve done that for every paragraph lay them out in front of you and experiment with order. How do they flow naturally?

step three: writing

Now that you have your outline, all you have to do is expand on what’s on your cards. Paragraphs should be at least five sentences each, which is super easy to achieve since you already know what you’re going to say! Think of each paragraph as a mini paper: sentence one should be a topic sentence/intro, explaining what you’re going to cover. The middle/body defends and expands on your topic sentence, and the last sentence or two should conclude the paragraph and transition to the next. 

Once you have your body, you can work on your intro and conclusion. A general rule of thumb for intros is to start with a hook (something interesting that draws the reader in) and ends with your thesis. In the middle should be a sentence or so for each paragraph/point, just to give a little map of where you’re going. The conclusion is basically the same, except in reverse. Wrap it up and tell them what you just told them. 

After that, let it sit for a little while (ideally a day, but if you’re short on time just go to dinner) and then come back to edit with fresh eyes. Reading out loud will help you catch typos!

step four: citations and formatting

I like to cite as I go so I don’t have to do it all at once. I typically write my own, but if I’m in a pinch I’ll use a citation generator (like son of citation) that works super fast. Just be sure to cite everything that needs one! Plagiarism is so not cool. Double check MLA/APA/Chicago guidelines and make sure that everything is formatted right, and you’re good to hit submit!

Good luck on those papers, my fellow procrastinators!

[idrils]

this website SAVED MY BRAIN when i was a stressed out college student who couldn’t stop flipping out long enough to prioritize. quite a few of you are still suffering through college so i hope this helps you too!! c:

[wigglyflippingout]

reblogging this like the wind and god bless the person who made this

i know how to do the calculation longhand or at least i used to, but hearing it from someone else always silences my irritating voice of anxiety a little better so hopefully some other people can appreciate that effect too

[mazin-empress]

@emonewtype

[studybuzz-blog]

MARCH MASTERPOST MADNESS PT I as part of a follower milestone and celebrating spring break, i present to you march masterpost madness: a series of masterposts/guides on studying by yours truly!! first up we have math & how to study for it!!

i love math so much it looks like i spend almost all my free time doing it. anyway, i got a few requests asking me how to study best for math and about resources, so i thought it’d be best to start off with this one!!

SO, HOW DO I STUDY FOR MATH?

practice, practice and practice!! this is so important, omg. math is heavy on problem-solving, and most problems require analytical thinking and application of logic — the best way to hone these skills is through plain practice! besides, once you get used to math questions, you find them less intimidating and you get faster and more accurate at solving them! i suggest using practice books (your textbook should be a good starting point) or finding problems online (Khan Academy is great!). A pro tip is to look around your school community (ask teachers, students, librarians) for practice books — most of them will gladly lend you a book they’ve gone through! it’s ideal to practice/do at least one-two questions everyday, or even more! if you’re stuck on a practice problem and have no one to ask to, feel free to ask the mathblrs, wolfram alpha or the internet! (google your question: it has saved me numerous times!!)

pay attention in class!! this is definitely recommended, but it’s really not a must. if you don’t have a strong aptitude for math, i really urge you to do this! listen actively, you don’t have to take note of every word the teacher/lecturer says, but do listen to the most important parts! when a teacher emphasizes something, pay extra attention to that (but don’t leave out any parts of the chapter!).

RESOURCES

CALCULATORS

scientific calculator!

graphing calculator!

solve circles!

calculate a logarithm!

google’s scientific calculator!

calculate surds/radicals!

another calculator!

quadratic equation solver!

more calculators!

the best problem solver ever!

NOTES/CHEATSHEETS

algebra I: x, x, x, x

algebra II: x, x, x, x

geometry: x, x

trigonometry: x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x

calculus: x, x, x, x, x, x, x

A FINAL NOTE

remember all your formulas!! know the syllabus!! know how to apply the concepts in problems!! those three things alone will get you to pass — i’m sure!!

try not to cram — study a week (at least) in advance for an exam!! (bigger exams need more prep time!!) an all-nighter won’t do you good!!

always remember, if you fail, you are not a failure!! there’s always a next time that you can get a better score in!!

[studyblr]

“The love of learning, the sequestered nooks, And all the sweet serenity of books” -  Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Learning is one of the greatest accomplishments of our mind. And even if many associate it with school and studying, there are so many skills and knowledge you can acquire in your free time! Here is just a little “masterpost” of some of the options on the internet.

Languages (you have always wanted to learn a new language?)

How to choose a language

Duolingo

Memrise

French Masterpost by @studenting

German Masterpost by @languageoclock

Mandarin Chinese Masterpost by @floernce

Danish Masterpost by @baernat

Dutch Masterpost by @languagesordie

Finnish Masterpost by @hardluckbones

Greek Masterpost by @katlearnslanguages

Hindi Masterpost by @wonderful-language-sounds

Hebrew Masterpost by @wonderful-language-sounds

Italian Masterpost by @languagegirl

Japanese Masterpost by @somestudy

Korean Masterpost by @somestudy

Latin Masterpost by @learnal

Portuguese Masterpost by @educaution

Spanish Masterpost by @funwithlanguages

Swahili Masterpost by @spraakhexe

Free Courses!!! (you want to educate yourself on subjects you are passionate about? or find something that you love?)

edX

coursera

OpenLearn

FutureLearn

open2study

openculture

Stanford Online

Harvard Online Learning

MIT Open Courseware

Udemy

Khan Academy

Coding (you have always wanted to learn how to code?)

Codeacademy

Khan Academy Computer Programming

HTML5ROCKS

Codeschool

code.org

FreeCodeCamp

codewars

Dash (+ learning how to create a tumblr theme!)

TheCodePlayer

Coder’sGuide

DevsTips

LearnCodeAcademy

TheNewBoston

Creative (you always wanted to paint pretty pictures, take beautiful photographs, start a fashion blog or practice your calligraphy skills?)

Learn How To Draw

Color Theory

Graphic Design Basics

Fashion Blogging

Beginners Acrylic Paint Course

Acrylic Paint Strategies

Calligraphy Beginner

A Beginner’s Guide To Modern Calligraphy

Learn Calligraphy

The Ultimate Graffiti Guide

Photography Basics

How To Keep A Diary And Stick To It

Scrapbooking For Beginners

Writing Apps Extensions And Websites by @uglystudies

Writing Resources by @wordsnstuff

Miscellaneous (the suns, solar systems, stars and moons? playing the guitar, the piano?)

Space And Astronomy Masterpost by @thescholarlysquad

Microsoft Excel Tutorial

Absolute First Beginner Acoustic Guitar Lesson

Piano 101

CrashCourse

How To Create Music In Minutes (Fruity Loops Free)

[studyblr]

One of my first posts on here aaa!

[cyborgsmanifesto]

dealing with the worst case scenario

your condom breaks

you feel a lump on your breast

your friends are ignoring you

you’re stranded on an island 

you got rejected by a crush

you get into a car accident

you got stung by a bee/wasp

you got fired from your job

you’re in an earthquake

your tattoo gets infected

your house is on fire

you’re lost in the woods

you get arrested abroad

you get robbed

your partner cheated on you

you’re on a ship that’s sinking

you fall into ice

you’re stuck in an elevator

you hit a deer with your car

you have food poisoning

your pet passed away

you fall off of a horse

you or your friend has alcohol poisoning

you have toxic shock syndrome

your house has a gas leak

[4velitta4]

I feel like this could be useful in my future

[astrologypixies-deactivated2016]

REBLOG THIS. I CANNOT STRESS HOW IMPORTANT THIS GUIDES ARE, BOOST THIS SHIT

[getupoffyourcassbutt]

If I don’t reblog this one of these things is definitely going to happen to me

[areistotle]

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 :]

[bonduelle]

Apartment hacks masterpost

Kitchen

How to clean up kitchen (particularly the sink, burnt pots and small aplliances)

How to take care of kitchen stuff so that it lives longer

10 commandments of a clutter-free kitchen

Organizing kitchen mini masterpost

5 things to do in the kitchen before you go to bed

What is soapy bowl and why it’s awesome

How to organize your fridge (also here, here and here)

Thins you should know about your fridge

Adding more storage space in a tiny kitchen

Cleaning

Lots of cleaning tutorials and tips. And some more

How to clean up pantry

How to make your house look cleaner than it really is

How to wash pillows

Cleaning the bathroom

How to clean the nastiest places (and get rid of bad smells, etc.)

Floor-to-celling guide to spring cleaning

Recaulking your bathtub

Cleaning grout

How to dispose of toxic waste

Cleaning the medicine cabinet

How to make chores more fun

You mustn’t skip these chores, but you can delay these if you’re busy

Easily forgotten things that you should clean/replace

Why you need a catch-up day

Small cleaning tasks to do in under 15 minutes (also here)

Looking for a flat/moving

First apartment checklist

Where too look during an apartment hunt (and some more tips)

Negotiate these things with your landlord

What to do first in a new place

What do clean before moving out

How not to get crazy during moving flats

How to downgrade to a smaller place

Organisation, storage

10 habits for better home organisation

How to store off-season items

10 storage ideas for small spaces (more here)

Storage secret weapons

How to organise your closet

Things to do before twice-yearly closet switchout

How to store and maintain your sweaters

Decluttering

Why it feels great

How to get rid of clutter

How to declutter (not only a flat)

What needs to be thrown away from your flat

How to let go of the things you no longer need

Things you own too many of; you can throw away these too

Decuttering the bathroom

Decluterring masterpost

Decorating

Projects for every room in your home/flat

Add style to your home

DIY decorating ideas

How to use negative space

4 common decorating mistakes and how to avoid them

Questions to ask yourself before buying something new

How to choose furniture that’ll be easier to clean

Season-specific tips

Things to do before the cold season

Household hacks for winter

Preparing for Christmas

Green thumb 101

How to take care of succulents

Never kill a plant again

Living alone / Sharing a flat

How not to be lonely when living alone

12 things you can only do when home alone

What you learn by living alone

Things you learn while sharing a flat

What to pack when leaving for a dorm

How to seamlessly share a kitchen (or a flat in general)

Safety issues to discuss with flatmates

Benefits of living with strangers

And also how to turn a house into a home

[study-well]

hi, do you have any resources for self-studying ap psych, ap physics, and ap stats? my school doesn't offer many ap courses so its up to me to learn prepare for the ap test. thank you so much! xx

Hi. A quick disclaimer that I don’t know how useful these resources are. I hopw they help you though!

AP PSYCHOLOGY:

Multiple Choice Questions - AP Psychology Community

AP Psychology - Study Notes

AP Psychology Chapter Outlines - Study Notes

Psychology Study Guides - SparkNotes

AP Psychology - Study.com

AP Psychology Study Guides - Course-Notes.Org

Quick Guide to AP Psychology Self-Study - College Confidential

AP Psychology - Notes, Outlines, Vocabulary and Quizzes

Intro to Psychology - Crash Course Psychology #1 - YouTube

AP Psychology Prep on the App Store on iTunes - Apple

AP PHYSICS:

Learn AP Physics 

Learn AP Physics - AP Physics 1 & 2

AP Physics 1 - Study.com

Physics Study Guides - SparkNotes

AP Physics - Notes, Outlines, Vocabulary and Study Guides 

AP STATISTICS:

AP Statistics Study Guides - Stat Trek 

AP Statistics Test Preparation - Stat Trek

AP Statistics Tutorial - Stat Trek

AP Statistics - Notes, Outlines, Formulas, and Study Guides

AP Central - Exam Tips: Statistics

Online AP Statistics Exam Prep - Shmoop

[cyberstudies]

college app season is coming up! since i’ve had some experience with interviews, i thought i would throw together a post about college interviews to give all you seniors a hand and alleviate some stress

🌿 t h e   b a s i c s

many colleges offer interviews

can be required or optional

can be conducted at the school with a student/admissions rep, or near your home with an alumni

a word of advice: if an interview is optional and you are contacted to have an interview, TAKE THE INTERVIEW–it can only help

types of interviews

individual

most common type (95% of the time it will be this one)

one-on-one with a school representative

informational

short

more of a Q&A about the school

not personal; can have multiple interviewees

most interviews run from 20-60 mins

however, leave ample time around your interview. all of my interviews went at least 20 mins over. but remember: length of the interview doesn’t mean anything

📑 i n i t i a l   s e t - u p

first of all, if you can’t secure an interview or are not offered one, DON’T FREAK OUT. that just means the school doesn’t have enough resources to give you an interview

it will NOT count against you or your application at all

for interviews conducted on-campus, you will have to sign up for a time slot to have an interview or email the admissions office to set one up

for alumni interviews, they will contact you

via email or phone

respond within 24 hours if you can, and absolutely by 48 hours

respond using “Dear Mr./Ms. ______”, thank them for contacting you, tell them you look forward to the interview, schedule a time that works for both of you, and make sure you are clear on the interview location

you’ll get an email of confirmation back from them

then mark it in your calendar

💭 h o w   t o   p r e p

research your interviewer !!! seriously, this is important

make sure to know…

where they’re from

which schools they’ve gone to (undergrad & grad)

what they majored in

what profession they have now

anything of significance about their relationship with the school you are applying to. for example, during my Princeton interview, I brought up my interviewer’s senior thesis topic, and he said no one had brought that up to him in like 20+ years. we had a great 20 min conversation about that, plus it made me memorable

research the school

specifics! whether it be clubs, resources, traditions, classes, etc.

especially know classes, research, professors, and resources that relate to the major you intend to study

create a list of questions to ask

these should not be questions you can look up the answer to (shouldn’t be factually/statistically based)

run over your résumé or topics that could come up

research what previous interviewees have said about the format of the interview

use tumblr, college confidential, etc. BUT take everything said with a grain of salt

make sure to know the transportation route to your interview location

optional: create an elevator pitch

👔 w h a t   t o   w e a r

business casual is best

gals: a nice skirt and cardigan, dress with tights, nice jeans/slacks with a blouse, etc.

keep your hair out of your face!

stay away from noisy/clunky jewelry, or anything you might fidget with

guys: button-down shirt or polos with khakis or a nice pair of jeans, suit jacket and tie/bowtie, etc.

wear nice shoes (no sneakers) AND SOCKS

nonbinary/non-gender-conforming: do whatever you think is best for you! just remember to look professional and well put-together (although this rule applies to everyone)

weather

summer/spring: lighter clothes. most likely you will be interviewing indoors, so don’t forget to bring an extra layer if necessary

fall/winter: add outerwear like tights, stockings, sweaters, etc. check the weather and bring an umbrella, hats and gloves, or snow boots if necessary

general tips

better to be overdressed than underdressed

avoid logos, graphics, and anything noisy (and please don’t wear apparel from the school–it seems “sweaty”)

use accessories sparingly

wear something classic but comfortable, that enhances your personality but doesn’t override it

📓 w h a t   t o   b r i n g

notebook/looseleaf paper

pens/pencils

any notes you may need

a list of questions to ask the rep

résumé

phone/money/keys/bus card

***make sure you know the interviewer’s contact info and directions to the interview!

💬 d u r i n g   t h e   i n t e r v i e w

arrive 5-10 mins early to get comfortable with your surroundings

location will most likely be either a workplace (like a law/business office) or a casual setting (like a cafe)

the interviewer will meet you

make sure to shake their hand

if you are at a place like a cafe or coffee shop, you don’t need to offer to buy them anything !!! you can get yourself something if you want

they will most likely start with an open-ended question like “tell me a bit about yourself”

ELEVATOR PITCH FO DAYS

tell them your name, your school, some activities you do, etc.

try to tell them stuff that’s not on your application

ex: talk about upcoming internships/events/activities

from there a topic will latch on and they’ll start asking questions and transitioning

at the end, they will ask if you have any questions

DO

sit up straight, use manners and make eye contact

ask questions–even in the middle of the interview

consider the interview a conversation

listen to and learn from your interviewer

take notes

DON’T

interrupt your interviewer or get distracted

hold back/be modest

sound haughty

be quiet. speak. tell stories. talk!

make your answers generic

be nervous! it’s really, really hard to mess up an interview. everyone has nerves, but just remind yourself that this doesn’t really count for anything

🎉 a f t e r w a r d s

whew! you got through it. CONGRATS !!!

within 24 hours, write them a thank you email

thank them for taking the time to interview you

make sure to mention specifics about how they were helpful! it makes you memorable

you may or may not get an email back, but that doesn’t mean anything

breathe a sigh of relief. compile notes. rest.

💡 i m p o r t a n c e

how much does this actually matter?

not much

seriously, stop stressing

interviewers cannot make or break an application. having a superb interview will not boost your application by a huge amount, just like having a not-so-great interview will not doom you for all eternity

what the interview CAN do is…

help the interviewer advocate for you further

give you insight into the school

give you a chance to elaborate among things in your app

show the school you can conduct yourself gracefully in social/professional situations

give your application a boost if they are deciding between you and a similar candidate

and that’s all! i hope this post was helpful. please feel free to message me if you have any other questions or need more advice.

[ambienne]

Dear internet,

Please give me all the advice you have on writing cover letters. Like, the closer you can get to literally just writing a cover letter for me, the better. Ok bye.

[emilysidhe]

This is how I did the one for my librarian position.  I hope it helps.

Dear Person Hiring for this Job,

I am writing to ask you to consider me for X position.  This is a paragraph about why I want to do X position in general.  It includes at least one personal detail and at least one job skill I consider a particular strength.  It argues that I am passionate about this career.  It is not long.

I have had the opportunity to gain experience in this job by - paragraph about my work or study experience.  It should go from most recent experience back.  Include some details about your responsibilities/achievements in your most recent or most important positions.  If you have mostly study experience, give more detail about what exactly you studied.  If you shadowed people, mention that.  If your work experience is largely unrelated, try to shoehorn some of it in (e.g. I gained experience working with people by).  You can supplement with relevant hobbies.  (But if you do have recent, relevant work experience, you should largely be detailing that.  Only embroider the other stuff if you need to flesh it out.)  This should be the longest paragraph.

I hope you will consider allowing me to do X thing at your company.  This is a few sentences about why I want to work at your company in particular and what I think I could bring.  Try to mention at least one detail from the company website, so they know you visited it.  This is a short paragraph that parallels the first one.

Thank you very much for your time and attention.

Sincerely,

Person You Would Be a Fool Not to At Least Interview

[walkingoutintherain]

oh my god thank you this is relevant to current interests

[magpieandwhale]

Two other points, to challenge what’s being said above a little:

1) Remember that the person reading this cover letter wants to know how you can contribute to the company. Not how excited you are about the position: it’s all about what they gain. Try framing the whole thing in that sense — “You would gain my X awesome skill that would help you Y with your mission.” “Here’s why I’m awesome and a great fit for making your company go better.”

2) At the end, ask for the interview. “I am available at PHONE NUMBER at your convenience. I look forward to speaking with you about this great opportunity soon.” Maybe even say you’ll be following up at a specific time and date. Ask for the job. People respond to that, and it’s a good way to fake confidence until you make it. Ask for the job.

Okay, three points. People reading cover letters get SO BORED going through them. Think about starting off with a story that relates to why you’re interested in the job, or that demonstrates a skill or a strong interest that would make you a good candidate. Be memorable — people remember stories, even (maybe especially) very little ones.

[walkingoutintherain]

*hoards advice*

[grxeek-deactivated20200608]

How to Schedule Your Study Time

I’ve been asked multiple times to make a post about how to schedule your study time, so here it is! This is a little bit different of a schedule because it’s over mid-semester break (Easter break for most), but it still works.

Step 1: Write down everything you need to do.

Get out a piece of notebook paper or open a new document on your computer and unleash your brain’s to-do list. Write everything down from classes, work, events, and extracurriculars to your work outs, meals, showers, and sleep. Nothing is too small to be written on the list, so if you need to remember to shave your legs, write that down!!

Step 2: Assign each task an estimated amount of time it’ll take to complete.

This part is really crucial for me because it takes my organization a step further to help me achieve my studying and planning goals. It also gives me a reality check – sometimes I’m so ambitious I try to bite off more than I can chew. If I know from the beginning that I most likely won’t achieve everything I need to do, I won’t be as disappointed come the end of my planning and studying. It also tells me I probably need to pick it up during the week and stop procrastinating…

Step 3: Open up Excel, create a table on another computer program, or grab a piece of paper.

Next we’ll make the calendar with a readout of our obligations. I generally use Excel or a piece of paper, but I find that excel works best because I can edit future events easier if I didn’t quite complete a task I planned for.

Have the first column for times, then a column following for each day you want to plan. It helps to have the time column skinnier with the days’ columns wider so text can fit in easily. I leave two rows per hour (therefore one line is equal to one half hour) so I can plan for events or tasks that won’t be taking up whole hours.

Step 4: Designate a color for each of your scheduled categories.

These colors are the same as in my planner:

Purple: Anatomy & Physiology

Pink: Genetics

Blue: Beverage Management

Orange: Economics

Red: Work

Green: Extracurriculars

Black: Personal (showers, meals, sleep, relaxation, etc.)

Yellow: Travel

I enter in all of my class, work, event, and extracurricular times first – things I can’t miss. These are important to put into your schedule first because you can easily schedule studying around them. 

Step 5: Once all of your obligations are plugged into your schedule, it’s time to fill in your studying.

This is where the required times for your tasks help a great deal! It’s easy to spot an hour block here or there and plug in a 45 minute or hour task… something that may be a little hard for some when they’re just going through their day and have a block. I know whenever I get an hour block I try to nap or rest as much as possible, but this frequently puts me behind. :(

Also, it may help you to pull out your planner and see what exams, quizzes, or assignments are coming up soon. You should rank these at a higher priority and complete these sooner rather than later to ensure you complete them.

I also group lesser tasks; for example, on Thursday night at 11:00 PM I grouped two homework assignments because they really shouldn’t take that long and they’re on the computer at the same time, etc. It’s just easier for me to get them done at the same time. Just like if you need to go to a few different stores, try to go to them all in one trip. It’ll save you time, money, and gas!

Step 6: As you’re adding tasks to your schedule, make sure you’re crossing them off your list you made. You don’t want to miss anything or add something twice!

This is pretty self-explanatory but also important! Make sure you’re adding everything and not missing anything. 

Step 7: Make sure to schedule enough sleep during your night as well as time to eat/relax.

This is the most important step of them all! Without recharging your smart little brain and body, how are you going to have the fuel to move on? Also, try snacking on fruits and veggies and drinking water when you’re studying. I’m one to love candy when I’m studying and it’s hard to say “no” to my precious chocolate and skittles, but I know they’ll just bring my metabolism and energy down. Drinking a lot of water helps too because that means more bathroom breaks – which means more study breaks! ;)

I hope you found this post helpful. If you’d like to see other posts about my studying tips and tricks, please share this post and leave me a message about what I can improve or what you’d like some advice on. Happy studying! – grxeek

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Loving ombré and my new bullet journal 💚

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01/04 // Happy Easter! 🐣 Omg I just realised it’s April!! I love spring so much <3 I decided to go for a paper plane and clouds (and galaxy kinda) theme, as I’m obsessed with paper planes (I mean look at my icon👀). Perhaps my fave bujo theme so far💙

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4.11.18

i’m tryna get back into bullet journaling with a new set up ;u;”” it’s not as nice as my old stuff used to be but ya girl’s trying, yknow?

🎶 : destroyer - monsta x