Juggling student life and chronic illnesses

[islas-autumn]

I will succeed. Not instantly. But definitely.

[hastingsbooks]

Studying like this so I can get into Columbia and live out my New York dreams.

[puffyrice]

9.23.24 | Making my desk more autumnal with a gourd from my garden bed and some flowers my mom and dad bought me :,)

I’ve been working SO HARD and it still feels like it’s not enough. I have a few bigger assignments this week, and then 3 exams next week.

[thewhimsicalarchives]

“it'll all be worth it in the end,"

[ancientsstudies]

No matter how busy you may think you are, you must find time for reading.

ig credit: emubreathesinpages.

[somerabbitholes]

hello, i am turning into two cups of coconut water a day person

[hastingsbooks]

Studying like this so I can get into Columbia and live out my New York dreams.

[thezenangel]

youtube channels to motivate you this semester

♡ abao in tokyo - study with me’s & playlists

♡ advika singh - study & productivity vlogs

♡ allie c. - medical school vlogs

♡ carrot td - study with me’s

♡ celine - study with me’s

♡ deaana - medical school, study with me’s, stationary, etc.

♡ dear mimi - study vlogs

♡ dia - medical student vlogs

♡ dr. rachel southard, do - medical school & residency vlogs & talks

♡ emily feng - medical school vlogs

♡ emilystudying - dental school & study vlogs

♡ emma grace - nursing school vlogs

♡ emmalilyn - study with me’s

♡ ginny - study vlogs

♡ hyobin - medical student vlogs

♡ leighton sanders - nursing vlogs

♡ lucky penny - study with me’s

♡ lunardazes. - uni study vlogs

♡ madi’s nursing journey - nursing school & nursing vlogs

♡ mango oatmilk - study with me’s

♡ maria silva - study & hospital interning vlogs

♡ merve - study with me’s

♡ mishujo - study & productive vlogs

♡ nada - study & productivity vlogs

♡ ray hon - study with me’s

♡ sab yang - medical school & study vlogs

♡ sean study - study with me’s

♡ sierra lyn - nursing vlogs

♡ studymd - study with me’s

♡ study to success - stationary, study with me’s, study hacks, etc.

♡ tani study - study with me’s

♡ yours truly, chloe - study vlogs

♡ yulma - study with me’s

[lifewithnerdyglasses]

so good

[lifewithnerdyglasses]

So, it's been a couple of days since I last posted something. I wasn't feeling well, and after that I was really busy with writing and school. I finally had the chance to update my #writingjournal today, and I'm kinda proud of what I accomplished. My total #wordcount is 34002 now and I started with part two of my story. What did you guys accomplish this week? Did you write a lot, or make a great test, or did you just get out of bed and survive? #spoonie #spoonielife #write #writer #writersofig #writingcommunity #wrimo #wrimos #writersofinstagram #writingbujo #instawriter #bujo #bulletjournal #nanowrimo #nanowrimo2018 #instawrimo #nano #studyblr #studygram https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp9yyUph_JV/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1t2rl9ioqe6y8

[lifewithnerdyglasses]

#doubleupdonationday didn't really go as planned. I didn't accomplish nearly as much #writing as I wanted to, and so my tracker is almost empty. And I don't like empty trackers, so I added another #colorcode to make me able to fill it out further. I'm gonna do some examprep after writing some more. How did your day go? Are you participating in #nanowrimo too? Did you get a horde of #plotbunnies, like I did earlier this morning? Or are you just scrolling through #bujo spreads? #writingjournal #bulletjournal #write #wordcount #writer #wrimo #writersofig #writingbujo #writingbulletjournal #writingcommunity #instawriter #instawrimo #nanowrimo2018 #studyblr #strudygram https://www.instagram.com/p/BpwVYKGh89g/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=w6l9cjm0olph

[lifewithnerdyglasses]

Started the second day of #nanowrimo with 46235 words. That #wordcount still hasn't changed today since I have been trying to catch up on school. I had to stay in the hospital a couple of weeks ago, and was away from school for a while because of it. I'm gonna wind down the schoolwork for today and start writing and editing a little bit. How is your day going? #nanowrimo2018 #instawrimo #writer #writing #wrimo #wrimos #readytowrite #bujo #bulletjournal #writingjournal #studyblr #studygram #words #spoonie #spoonielife https://www.instagram.com/p/Bpr3M-8BguY/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=125lz1b616ud4

[lifewithnerdyglasses]

This is the last day of #preptober and I thought I would show you guys my #writingjournal. I took me ages to cut out all those tags, but it was worth it. I can't wait to finally start @nanowrimo and challenge myself to write those 50000 words. #nanowrimo #writingbujo #writingbulletjournal #bujo #bulletjournal #writing #writer #wrimo #nano #nanowrimoprep #nanowrimo2018 #nanoprep #instawriter #instawrimo #writersofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/Bpl3EAlHuhf/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=6f85337nh8th

[universtudy]

How to Never Fall Behind in Classes

Alternatively titled: How to Use Your Planner or How Organization and Discipline Will Get You Better Grades

This is my full guide on how to use your planner effectively and make sure that you are never missing deadlines or falling behind in classwork and homework. This is definitely more about the university level and works best with a dated planner, rather than a bullet journal. Let’s get started! 

Get all of your syllabi together and write down dates. Go through one class at a time and mark down all of your major tests and assignment due dates. I recommend putting these dates into the monthly and weekly views, and perhaps coming up with a symbol or other indicator that tells you they are of utmost importance. 

Make a weekly schedule of when to complete readings and do a weekly review of notes. Instead of trying to randomly decide when to do these things, assign a date for each task for each class. If you have a tutorial on Tuesday, do the assigned readings for it every Wednesday. I recommend scheduling one to two weekly tasks per day, and to leave a few days open, whether it be weekends or days when you have a lot of classes.

Make a master list of assignments. I find that sometimes, even having due dates in the calendar view isn’t enough, and they can still sneak up on you. The master list will be a good place to double check if you have any deadlines approaching easily. 

In the week or so before a due date, create a checklist of smaller tasks needed to complete the assignment. Set individual due dates for each smaller task by working backwards from the due date. Smaller tasks may include finding sources, making an outline, writing a rough draft, and editing and adding references to create a final copy. Write the smaller tasks into your daily to-do list. 

You can also do this with studying for tests, but the checklist would look slightly different. You could either sort by study method (first do flashcards, then do essay outlines, etc.) or sort by the topics you need to study. 

Stick to the schedule you have made. Obviously, if something comes up and you need to move your to-do list around, do so! But if you aren’t doing anything and you see readings on your list of daily tasks.. do them. Having the plan set out like this makes it easier for you to remain disciplined. 

Why use this method? 

By creating a schedule for repeated weekly tasks like completing readings, you make sure that you can’t repeatedly push off smaller tasks until you are weeks behind. I don’t think it is very reliable to just will yourself to do readings, or to keep up with them without tracking it. 

By writing down all of your due dates, you will never be shocked to find out something is due the night before. You will know and you will be prepared. 

By creating smaller checklists of tasks to complete before a major test or assignment, you will never find yourself in a situation where you have an essay due in a few days and haven’t even started. You will be following a timeline and making sure you don’t have to rush.

I know this system may seem rigorous, but planning is the only way you can keep on top of your workload in university! Falling behind is a lot harder if you are organized and disciplined, and being on top of your workload will help you a lot when it comes to exam times… no cramming and all-nighters if you have been consistent all semester! 

[thewayforward]

To be honest, I’ve yet to stick to totally stick to these kinds of guidelines. Still, I like to read through them and reblog often, as it seems like each semester I’ve gotten a little better about implementing these kinds of tips and I think they’ve helped me tremendously over time.

I’ve seen so much evidence for the power of habit making over decision wherever possible.

I think next semester I will make a point of buying a dated calendar with ample note space so I can do these tips with ease and accuracy, yet still use elements I like of bullet journaling

[theigbopremed]

I realize I have already reblogged this but it’s also good to put the due dates of major assignments ( however you define major) and exams into your phone and put two different alert reminders in case you’re like me who might forget to look at those lists but has her phone on her person 24/7

[universtudy]

Excellent tip!! I write due dates in like 15 different places… so whatever you’re going to see the most, write it there.

[charlcttestudies]

this is so helpful!!

[lifewithnerdyglasses]

The story you’ve always wanted to read

I am looking for writing prompts to write a story, so if anyone knows one writing prompt (or more) please reblog this post with the writing prompt and send me the writing prompt via chat or ask, and maybe I will write the story that you’ve always wanted to read.

The story and/or chapters will be published on wattpad and here too. I will post the link when the first part is available.

[lifewithnerdyglasses]

The story you’ve always wanted to read

I am looking for writing prompts to write a story, so if anyone knows one writing prompt (or more) please reblog this post with the writing prompt and send me the writing prompt via chat or ask, and maybe I will write the story that you’ve always wanted to read.

The story and/or chapters will be published on wattpad and here too. I will post the link when the first part is available.

[athenastudying-deactivated20220]

I’m the anon with the Lipton ice teas and you were so close to guessing I was actually thinking of Portuguese when I wrote it (Lipton ice tea is HUGE in Portugal)

omg i debated going with portuguese but i’ve never been to portugal and didn’t just want to assume stuff so i went with spain! i don’t actually think we have lipton in germany but they did have it in england, still never tried it though haha

[lifewithnerdyglasses]

You have lipton ice tea in Belgium, the Netherlands and France too

[rewrittenpastunwrittenfuture-de]

I need $5,000 emergently for medical bills, and I need your help raising it!

My PayPal is here.

I’ve developed a sudden partial onset seizure disorder as well as new heart issues. In the last week, alone, I was admitted to the ICU after a night in the ER having back to back seizures for hours. After two nights in the ICU I was sent home on new seizure meds that are very expensive (over $75 for a one month supply) called Keppra. Less than 24 hours after being discharged, I was taken back to the ER via ambulance. My boyfriend called 911 after I had (his count) seven seizures in a row in our bed. I lost control of my bladder, peeing all over myself, as well as vomiting on myself and crying the entire way to the hospital. I have been poked with at least a dozen IVs in the last week, as well as had countless CT scans, ultrasounds, x-rays, EEGs, blood work, EKGs, etc. and the list goes on.

I just got home from my third hospital visit of the week and I had to quit my job, today. :(

I am a survivor of cervical cancer, stage four endometriosis and PCOS and so far, seven abdominal surgeries to include a hysterectomy leaving only my ovaries behind. I need money to go see a neurologist, rheeumoatoidologist, gastrointestinal doctor, OBGYN/endometriosis specialist and immunologist. I have to have at least one surgery in the next few months to remove my ovaries.

Please only donate if you have money to SPARE and I will keep everybody updated! Thanks to y’all x1074729107!!!

[vampireapologist-archive-deacti]

Guys : ( this is my big sister and she is having the worst time of her life. I didn’t go public about it until she did. She desperately needs to see these specialists to find out why she is having these seizures!!! If you could spread this, that would be amazing. We’re all really scared right now.

[rewrittenpastunwrittenfuture-de]

The support on this forum will never, ever cease to stop me right in my damn tracks and amaze me. Thank you, so much, to everybody who has already donated and shared. Please, please, please keep this post going for as long as you can. Squeeze the life outta it so that specialists can figure out and stop whatever’s squeezing the life outta me!!! Thanks thanks thanksss!

[vampireapologist-archive-deacti]

She still needs help!