Finn-Andrew

I’m a high school freshman the owner of a brand new studyblr!

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Starting to Annotate My Copy of 1984

My school is doing a production of 1984 in february, and auditions (as of right now) are tomorrow!! I’m so excited to audition and I hope I get in!

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Once I started reading the first chapter, I realized I HAD to annotate it, because so many passages were amazing and relevant to 2019. Plus it’ll be nice to have some context for the production since our director prefers everyone to research whatever we’re doing

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Honor-Level Classes-Do’s and Don’ts

Since I’ve been in advanced classes since fourth grade (and testing for them since third—gross) I wanna make a small guide for choosing if they’re right for you!

•THEY LOOK GREAT ON COLLEGE APPLICATIONS BUT.... they’re incredibly stressful. In IB/AP/Honor level classes, the workload is often trippled and expectations are exponentially higher. Don’t overload yourself just because it’ll impress a college board.

•ORGANIZATION IS KEY... Oftentimes (at younger ages) students will be placed in advanced classes because they’re organized. This isn’t always the case, but it helps to have all of your assignments done neatly if you take these classes

•PROCRASTINATION WILL KILL YOU... Sure, a lot of advanced students procrastinate, but that’s because they think they can because they’re “advanced.” Especially if they’ve been in those classes for a long time. Just do your homework immediately, it sounds boring but it’s worth it!

•BE POLITE TO TEACHERS... There’s a good reason smart kids are often “suck-ups” and that’s because they know when to ask for help and how to do it politely. Not only that but being polite makes an amazing first impression, which does wonders in the long run.

•MAKE FRIENDS IN THOSE CLASSES... They’ll probably save your ass. A lot of the times advanced kids form a group to help each other remember deadlines and help with homework. This can minimize your stress.

***hey sorry if this is kinda sucky...i’ve been out of my studyblr groove lmao! i’ve been really sick lately and i’ve been suuuuper busy organizing my schools Stand Up Comedy Club (or S.U.C.C)

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GERMAN YOUTUBERS MEGAPOST

Hey German Study Buddies,

I think watching German youtube for the past year or so has allowed my German to improve so much. Adopting the German colloquialisms and listening to the fluency and grammar structures in the videos has really helped me so so much! For anybody learning a language: youtube is the best!

Not only is it fun to watch the many funny videos or hauls (yes…I have obsession with clothing hauls), but also you can learn so much by just continually listening to the German. Anyway, it took me a while to find these German youtubers so I thought I would share them in one big master post here:

PS: if you know any other good German youtubers let me know and I’ll add to the list! :) PPS: I put a little heart next to my favourite ones x

Funny Videos: ♡ Luca Con-Crafter: https://www.youtube.com/user/ConCrafter Lifestyle : ♡ Anika Teller: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUyjVrHZ5lpKSOEkXASdt7w Anne Welt : https://www.youtube.com/user/annewelt ♡ Hannah : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr7AU8iyxuCcedAwy4vJQHQ Taimi: https://www.youtube.com/user/MyLittlePinkMuffin ♡ Ema Louise: https://www.youtube.com/user/xXTheMakeUpGuruXx Diana zur Löwen: https://www.youtube.com/user/dfashion100germany Laren Joelle: https://www.youtube.com/user/LaurenCocoXO/videos Bibis Beauty Palace: https://www.youtube.com/user/BibisBeautyPalace Rebekah Wing: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHKVTtxg9yRJ_5KDMZFCkCw/videos ♡ Shanti Tan: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheMsMania ♡ Ischtar Isik: https://www.youtube.com/user/isipisi5 ♡ Katharine Damm: https://www.youtube.com/user/katharinadamm/videos Laura Lareeva: https://www.youtube.com/user/youshouldalwaysfeel/videos xLaeta: https://www.youtube.com/user/xLaeta/videos Bonny Trash: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1FUmelOA9Tc8VFmoeexIkw/videos ViktoriaSarina: https://www.youtube.com/user/ViktoriaSarina/videos Lisa-Marie Schiffner: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrVsCGkgj5Yz6d5l7etndkg Tina Neumann: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU1scWF4_I3SgoO9px3K-1g/videos Barbara Sofie: https://www.youtube.com/user/Barbieloveslipsticks/videos Douniaslimani: https://www.youtube.com/user/douniaslimani/videos   Gronkh: https://www.youtube.com/user/Gronkh/videos Cold Mirror: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWr0CosN0dY Space Radio: https://www.youtube.com/user/SpaceFrogsRadio   Space Frogs: https://www.youtube.com/user/SpaceFrogsEnt Doktor Allwissend: https://www.youtube.com/user/doktorallwissend Marti Fischer: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC78yJH3WrmLE6AyL0OgPV7g Mr Wissen 2 Go: https://www.youtube.com/user/MrWissen2go/videos Applear Pictures: https://www.youtube.com/user/ApplewarPictures Marmelade Oma: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSSUG_vo76v04FKRnsWavMA/videos LeFloid: https://www.youtube.com/user/LeFloid Unge: https://www.youtube.com/user/unge 

@suplanguages @deutschundlola @languageoclock @languagesandshootingstars @dialect-warrior 

[loverlystudies-moved]

How Do I Keep My Grades Up?

Heyo!! Since I SOMEHOW have straight A’s so far, I might as well post how I keep my grades up! :)

• I take comprehensive notes, so for worksheet-type assignments, my answers are just in my notes!

• I pay attention to what answers I miss on assignments and quizzes so when exams come up, I know what I need to study

• I seize any opportunity for extra credit!! Since it’s cold season, my Geometry teacher offered 10 points of extra credit for 2 tissue boxes + some basic math showing we knew how to measure volume/surface area. THIS RAISED MY GRADE FROM A MID LEVEL B TO A MID LEVEL A

•If your teachers accept late work, TURN IN MISSING ASSIGNMENTS!!!! This is such a simple fix but my friends had terrible grades just because of missing assignments

•If you can, keep track of your grades. Most school districts use a website/app to post grades. These usually have your scores on assignments and tests, so you know what scores you’re getting ahead of time!

•Check your damn answers if you can. Most textbooks (math especially) have some of the answers in the back so you can see what questions you missed

•Email your teachers!!! They don’t bite and if you’re polite, you’ll probably get what you need!

*9/16/18

Heyo!! Sorry I’ve been absent lately, I’ve been SUPER sick and just mentally unwell so I’ve been off tumblr for a bit. Hopefully I’ll be way better in the upcoming days (plus i’ve met a boy who makes my heart 💓💓 so i’m suuuper happy)

[loverlystudies-moved]

my notes aren’t pretty but hey, they’re ok!

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Finn, my algebra teacher is a dick

oof lain, so was mine. since i know you irl i can def help you with things you’re stuck on lmao. sorry my grammar isn’t great i’m sick af

[loverlystudies-moved]

3 Weeks of High School...

So in my first three weeks of high school, some WILD things have been said and even wilder things have happened, here’s a vague list of some of them

•I have 5 senior (and one junior) bodyguards through my drama class because I give them food every day

•One guy runs through the halls before school, during lunch, and i assume after school. My friend FORCED him to join the cross-country team

•I got involved in a love triangle

•There’s a senior who plays the guitar during lunch (who has been dubbed Funky Guitar Man by me)

•Funky Guitar Man calls me “little one”

•The senior aides in my drama class have a rolling chair race every day

•On occasion, the aides form a literal train with their chairs

•My English teacher chucked an apple at one of my classmates

•My old biology teacher said, and i quote, “I love you like a stepchild that I’m still mad at.” because i transferred out of his class

•One of my seniors was being pulled out of a chair, and in attempt to save himself, he grabbed my glasses off of my face

•”If you put Finn on the table, it’ll get lighter.”

•””HOLY SHIT THEY’RE GOING TO KILL THEMSELVES? SIGN ME UP!”

•”So Philadelphia is the city of incest? NICE!”

[i-am-a-fish]

Ey you!!!!!!!!!!!

Pimples are normal and natural!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It’s totally ok to have belly fat that’s where ya food goes!!!!!!!!!!!

Hair grows from everywhere it’s super annoying but yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[loverlystudies-moved]

Ask Me Anything!

Heyo!! I’ve been super duper sick lately (thanks germs) but i’m back and I want to interact with the studyblr community!

•Ask me any questions! It can be personal or school-related!

•It can be about studying, note taking, or a TV show you like!

•Please keep it PG (or a very very mild PG-13) since I’m still 14 lmao

•Anon messages are totally fine if you’re shy!

[eloise-studies]

20/08/2018

Today I’ve studied with a friend of mine in this super cute place and it was awesome. I love having someone to study with and it really helps me to not feel overwhelmed by all the things I need to do.

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!!!!!

[motivatemycollegelife]

How to start!

Make some coffee/ tea / snack.

Instead of spending hours procrastinating on your phone, watch a motivational video while you eat.

Tidy your study space, get rid of dishes, mugs and anything that isn´t study related. Leave your glass of water.

Go wash your face with cold water.

Check time.

Turn off your phone and computer. If your study material is there, turn the wifi off.

Study.

Take a short break. (Go to the toilet, refill your glass, stretch, open a window, listen to music, talk to someone, call your mom, etc)

Follow this sequence four times.

Take a long break. (Get another snack, watch a motivational video, go on a short walk, read a book, do some yoga, take a shower, go outside, doodle, post something on tumblr, take a nap or whatever you´d like to do. DO NOT WATCH A TV SHOW YOU ARE NOT GOING TO STOP AND YOU KNOW IT PUNK. Also, make it so that your break doesn´t last longer that 25 minutes, don´t waste precious time)

Go back, keep studying.

[selfcare-bot]

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please take a moment right now and have some food if you haven’t yet!! 🌻🌻🌻

[loverlystudies-moved]

My Note-Taking Tips!

Heyo!!! I’ve been using different note-taking methods for a few years and I’ve figured out which things are best for me! I hope you can find these tips useful, too!

Bullet points are God.

*They’re great for making your points look organized, plus you can use different symbols for different subcategories

Don’t be afraid to have unaesthetic notes!

*Don’t be afraid to mess up on spelling or accidentally using the wrong highlighter on a word! You’ll live!

*Don’t have messy or unorganized notes, though. You’ll have a harder time finding the correct information for your homework!

Cornell Notes are worth the setup!

*Before this year, I couldn’t stand setting up Cornell Notes because I was too lazy to see that they were vastly superior to my old methods!

•The point of Cornell Notes (or CN) is to create a study guide for yourself so you can go back and remember the main points of that lesson

Try New Note-Taking Methods!

•Sometimes one element of one method doesn’t work for you but another one does, try it out!

[gettingaglowup]

APPS YOU NEED FOR BACK TO SCHOOL 🤓📚‼️

These apps are going to give you that 4.0 GPA 🤪 These are MUST HAVE school ESSENTIALS ‼️ They’ve literally saved my grades so many times 🙌🏾 & they’re FREE 💞

Comment your fav school apps & I’ll make a part 2 💓💓💓

1. My Study Life

This app is awesome ! You can put your schedule into the app and it’ll send you reminders to get to class.😌You can also log down assignments, homework, their due dates and how much of it you’ve done. You can even group assignments under a certain subject from your schedule ! As soon as you get an assignment you can write it down in here 💪📚❤️

2. Pocket Schedule Planner

This app is very similar to My Study Life but it has a more sleek design. It’s very modern, easy to use and has a really nice color scheme💗. It helps you stay on top of everything, which is awesome if you get stressed about forgetting something 😅

3. Edo Agenda

Love this app ! 💞Basically a planner on your phone. You can write down tasks, to do lists, important events and even journal. It’s so easy to use and keeps you organized ! 😛🗂

4. Quizlet

A classic, but a life saver ! 😩💝 You can make your own flash cards, tests and quizzes or use some already made for your specific subject.😚📖

5. Khan Academy

Another classic but this is an absolute MUST ! ‼️There’s over a hundred courses, and in-depth videos and articles explaining basically every topic. There’s also test prep ! 📒 This is great, especially if you don’t understand something too well. This app is the literal reason I’m doing so well ! ☺️

These are all amazing apps that will keep you organized and help you get good grades all year !! Enjoy those As 😚💯

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Hi my lovelies !!💞 Hope you enjoyed ! Tumblr literally made me redo this 11 times 😭 but tysm for 1,000 followers ! It’s so crazy and I’m so so grateful !! 😚💗Anyways wishing you all a great back to school season ! 📚

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Tips For Being Trans at School!

Heyo!! I’ve been openly transgender (at school, my parents aren’t really accepting) for about three years now, and i have some tips for some students who are nervous about certain things!

DISCLAIMER: MY SCHOOL DISTRICT HAS A ZERO-TOLERANCE POLICY TO DISCRIMINATION AGAINST TRANSGENDER STUDENTS SO YOUR EXPERIENCE COULD BE DIFFERENT THAN MINE

If you can, tell your teachers your preferred name and pronouns ASAP!

•Not only will this lower the chance of them deadnaming you in the future (especially during roll call) but if you’re polite, it serves as a great first impression!

Correct people on your pronouns!!!!!!!!

•This has genuinely worked for me, and it can also give you an awareness of who’s safe to work with in the future. If they’re intolerant, avoid them whenever possible, but if they make an effort, they’re most likely good to partner with.

Don’t let yourself be confined to what your gender is “supposed” to be.

•Wear clothes that make you happy and don’t be afraid to do an activity that’s too feminine/masculine

•If you’re AFAB, and you’re still interested in traditionally feminine things even though you’re transitioning, it’s completely fine!

Make friends wherever possible

•Two of my good friends are the student body president (who’s also on the football and cross country teams) and a punk dude who’s in a band. My point being, even if you might not think you have nothing in common, you probably do!!

Use the Bathroom Safely

•Believe me, using the correct bathroom for the first time is TERRIFYING for a lot of transitioning people.

• If you feel unsafe at any point, talk to an adult. ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE BEEN PERSONALLY THREATENED!

•YOUR SAFETY IS IMPORTANT

(FtM-specific) Emergency Supplies

•Have menstrual supplies in your bookbag or locker, asking for a tampon sucks ass (i’m speaking from experience lmao)

•Even just a pencil bag with some ibuprofen (if your school allows it), tampons, pads, etc is good enough so it’s out of your way until you need it

That’s really all I have right now. I might be posting more often since my first week is over and I don’t have any more “introduction” projects lmao. If you have any questions my ask box is always open!

(if i worded something poorly, please let me know!! i’d hate to have accidentally said something i didn’t mean in this post!)

[highlightcrs]

note-taking methods

guide to 4 main note-taking methods

cornell notes

outline method

how to mind map

how to use flashcards

how to use flashcards #2

cause and effect diagrams

summary foldables

double column method

revision notes 

make your own revision textbook

how to take notes from a textbook

how to take notes for different subjects

in-class note-taking

taking notes in class

taking notes in class #2

note-taking during and after class

digital notes

ipad note-taking 

onenote note-taking

onenote note-taking #2

making notes pretty

colour-coding notes

easy ways to make pretty notes 

guide to aesthetically pleasing notes

upgrading your notes 

helpful tags (for inspiration)

all notes

digital notes

flashcards

mind maps

printables

more posts:

apps for your mental health

aliexpress stationery

four types of learners

staying productive during holidays

maths masterpost

bullet journal spread themes

what’s in my bag

[fullmoon-studies]

So helpful, thank you!!💙