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the relationship between girls and the fantasy series they read when young is so special nothing comes close to it
Yes! Over the summer I reread a my favorite trilogy from when I was 12ish and I realized how much it actually influenced me? It felt like coming home.
““Autopoiesis” is a term developed by biologists Humberto Maturana and Francisco Varela. It is used by Sylvia Wynter to show that we invest in our present normative mode of existence in order to keep the living system – our environmental and existential world – as is. This is a recursive logic; it depicts our presently ecocidal and genocidal world as normal and unalterable. Our work is to notice this logic and breach it.”
— Katherine McKittrick, Dear Science and Other Stories
Are you in high school and are just getting ready to head off to college for the first time? Here's a list of things they probably won't tell you, but you'll be SO happy to have done before you start!
Are you heading to college? Congratulations! Just getting the opportunity is such a huge complement in itself!
Now, before the REAL work starts, make sure you check off these boxes. They’re not ALL tedious errands, though - hanging out with your friends IS one of these 14 things!
Find out what the others are via the link:
14 Things High School Students Need to Do Before College Starts
https://www.nadyacorscadden.com/blog/2021/8/11/things-high-school-students-need-to-do-before-college-starts
College Freshman Mental Health/General Reminders
Hi just as a disclaimer I'm going to be a college freshman this fall so I therefore don't have the experience I've just been checking with myself and some friends with mental health struggles and have compiled a list of reminders for anyone who will be going into college and living essentially alone (without an authoritative figure). Also note that this list doesn't consist of every single reminder and that it's solely based on my personal experiences and thoughts prior to starting college.
Food Reminders
If you struggle with food (which is a personal struggle of mine) here are some tips to make sure you're eating at least a bit
Keep safe foods in your dorm/apartment. This will allow you to always have an option
Try to find a meal replacement bar or shake for when you're really struggling and/or rushed to the point where you can't seem to find the time to eat.
Eat whenever you're hungry. Any food rules previously set by an authoritative figure are no longer there. If you're staying up late to do work or you work a night shift somewhere and you get hungry EAT. Your body needs the fuel.
Eat if you're just craving something honoring physical and mental hunger is important. You should avoid restricting in either area.
If you're struggling with meals whether it be remembering or you're just avoiding meals. Have something that reminds you. Have a close friend remind you and encourage (in a way that you're comfortable with remember to establish proper boundaries so you're not upset by their care). If you'd rather not have a person remind you set phone reminders.
If you notice yourself spiraling into poor eating habits or developing severely disordered eating college campuses by law are required to provide basic mental health services and it should be included in your tuition.
Stress Management
Keep assignments organized and broken into manageable chunks if possible. You can organize assignments however you wish. Some ways to organize include: google calendar, notion, momentum, traditional planner, bullet journaling etc. (If you want an organization post just comment)
Remember that an all-nighter in most people's case is inevitable it will happen at some point. When you pull an all-nighter remember some key things: coffee drink it slow throughout the night, something like matcha might work better and won't have such a severe crash, proteins and carbs are key.
If you're having a situation whether it be mental health, physical health, something at home, etc. and this situation is preventing you from completing/starting an assignment. Reach out to your professor early on. This is key so they know ahead of time that you're struggling so if you happen to ask for an extension they've known for a while. (I'm aware this will not work in every scenario however it's worth a shot)
Be sure that between school work, clubs, and work you're making time for yourself and doing things you genuinely enjoy. Yes you love what you're studying in college and maybe you love your clubs and your job. However, there's still stress that comes from all those things whether it be a grade or your performance. Find something you enjoy doing that doesn't have the pressure of being graded or reviewed. This could be any hobby: painting, dancing, singing, drawing, weaving, etc.
Have someone to turn to when stressed. Someone who will be there for you and possibly offer a hug or something comforting. Don't try to do everything alone.
On that note of avoiding doing everything alone. A study buddy could help with managing stress and loneliness in college.
Don't forget breaks burnout is real. You need to take break days/mental health days. Recharging is important. College often promotes perfectionism in students. And makes it seem as though you constantly need to be studying and on top of ish. Where in reality breaks are productive. You're ability to get ish done is reduced when burnt out.
Studying
So some stuff was already covered in stress management however this section will have some more in depth tips and reminders
Remember college is mostly self studying. In high school you may have been forced to take notes a certain way or had some sort of fill in the blank. Whatever it was that's not college. You need to find the note taking method that works for you.
You're not going to be able to get word for word notes from your lectures nor can you copy the whole textbook into your notes. You need to understand how you're going to be tested and what the exam will be like.
Ask around and see what your professor is like. Find out their exam structure if it's primarily based on what was said in the lecture or if it is primarily the textbook. Or if it's a healthy mix. Based on that figure out how heavy your notes should be.
Find what time works best for your studying. Not everyone is a morning person and can focus at 4:30 AM nor is everyone a night owl who can focus at 10:30 PM. Find out what works best for you and your schedule.
Don't be afraid to ask for help. Reach out to professors via email or go to office hours.
Have a study spot. This cannot be stressed enough. You need a space where you're focused. If you cannot work where you sleep due to roommates or just the temptation of your bed find somewhere else like a café or a library or just outside in a park.
Be sure you're taking breaks while you study. Pomodoro may work for you as it works for many people. It doesn't work for me ngl. But it's a really good method so you don't forget breaks and get burnt out. However, some people like me get into the flow state which is a psychological phenomenon in which our sense of self falls away and we become hyper-focused on an activity or task. If this is you be sure to take a break following the tasks completion or to keep some stuff like snacks by your workspace so you don't undereat.
For those times where you face some mental resistance but absolutely need to get something done. Do something small quick and simple first then the big thing. For example, clean your bathroom first so you have a sense of gratification and productivity and then keep it rolling with that huge paper you need to get done that day. Now if you cannot get over this mental resistance it may mean you're in need of a serious break. Burnout is real. Take mental health days take break days. Breaks are productive you need to recharge.
Don't be afraid to highlight and color code. Sounds weird? But people may or may not tell you you're wasting your time or they don't need to do that. Again though you need to find the note taking method and study method that works for you.
On the topic of studying methods. Active studying/recall is more effective than passive studying.
Active Studying Mini Explanation with Examples
Active studying involves interacting with what you're studying.
Practice closed book note-taking. Read the section of your textbook, close it, write what you recall, then fill in any key things you missed.
Ask yourself questions as you go through the notes and answer them. During closed book note-taking while the book is closed write the question and when you're filling in key things go back and answer the question.
Create a mnemonic or a song.
Recite stuff out loud without staring at your notes.
Make a mind map. Closed book note-taking works well here as well if you use headings as main bubbles and have branches of notes.
Quizlet and Anki are two sites that promote active recall.
Teaching someone/something else. Explain a concept to a friend who's willing to listen or a sibling or a stuffed animal.
Make your own connections and examples to the content.
"hot dog paper" Fold a paper hot dog style and cut a number of flaps into one side similar to a foldable write questions on the outside and explanations on the inside. Use this to ask yourself questions.
Sleep
Everyone's most dreaded section.
As I stated earlier the occasional all-nighter is okay however occasional needs to stay true to it's definition. You need to practice healthy sleeping habits and try to sleep prior to midnight or earlier depending on the time you want/need to wake up.
Save late night parties for when you can afford them. Like when you have a day to recharge (Friday or Saturday night). You need to avoid running on empty (this includes sleep and an empty stomach).
Getting 8-10 hours is important. Remember you're brain continues to develop until your 25 so sleep is important for that.
Sleep so that your caffeine intake is normal meaning 2-3 cups of coffee without energy drinks or one energy drink. You can overdose on caffeine and it's common among college students. Not only that but the long term effects of that much caffeine on your heart aren't pretty.
Friends/Relationships/Sex
First things first remember you are your priority. You must be able to prioritize yourself, your needs, and your goals.
Making friends in college is different than high school. You're not going to become friends super easily with whoever is sitting next to you. You have to put in more effort and reach out.
For the introverts out there try starting small maybe whoever you happen to sit next to ask their major or something of that nature or ask to borrow something.
Some other ways to make friends is through clubs, doing homework outside your living space, introducing yourself to each individual you sit next to (a simple introduction like: "Hi I'm [insert your name] and I use [insert your pronouns]" You can always add stuff like your major or whatever"
People who dorm/live on campus or just have roommates in an off campus living situation you need to form relationships with these people and make sure you get along and are able to respect one another's boundaries and space. Remember that sometimes living with your friends isn't always the smartest if your living habits are vastly different.
Also note you may not keep all the friends you make freshman year (think about high school and how your friend group evolved to being "your people" same thing will happen) and you definitely will not stay in contact with majority of people from high school (maybe "your group" will stay in contact but relationships won't be as tight in a lot of cases)
Remember not all your friends have to go to college with you. If you make friends in the workplace that's great.
Make friends with people through study groups.
Don't feel forced into any romantic relationship and don't feel forced to maintain a romantic relation you have from HS. People change and grow in college unless your partner is changing and growing with you they might not be the person for you. The same goes for friends they should be changing and growing with you.
The biggest thing with relationships is consent and that's for anything. Whether it be information, touching, sex, etc.
Remember to practice safe sex and to get checked for STDs if anything seems funky or at least once a year.
Respect people not wanting to be friends or in a relationship with you. Do NOT harass them.
Remember to define your relationship with whoever you're having potential romantic and/or sexual relations with.
With your major breakups treat your ex the way you want them to treat you. Keep the breakup as civil as you can and try not to drag too many third parties into the picture, it can tend to escalate drama.
When purchasing condoms, lubricant, and other safe sex supplies know which lubricants are safe to use with condoms (hint: do not use oil based lubricants with latex condoms) using guides like AVERT. Know what size condom to buy (condom-sizes.org can help you figure it out). Do not assume that your partner will provide protection. Always take an active role in having safer sex. Do not use expired condoms.
When it's your first time or you're still new to having sex talk openly with your partner about what you are comfortable with doing and what you are not. Make sure you know how to use the type of protection you have picked by using resources like Scarleteen’s guide for putting on a condom or Condom Depot’s explanation of dental dams. Do not go beyond what you are comfortable with. Do not expect your partner to go beyond what they are comfortable with either. Talking mean you’ll “ruin the mood”, use these tips from Consent is Sexy to get more comfortable communicating about your needs and boundaries.
If while having sex the condom breaks or sex without protection occurs stay calm. Get tested and, if pregnancy is a possibility, consider taking a morning-after pill. Do not ignore the seriousness of what happened. Even if you’re not sure, it’s best to talk to your doctor or a campus health professional and be safe. They will be able to help you figure out why this happened and what you can do to prevent it from happening again in the future.
Remember using two condoms (sometimes called “double-bagging”) during sex is actually less effective: friction created between the two condoms makes them both more likely to rip or break. This can happen when using two external condoms or when using one external condom with one internal condom.
Also note some specific prescriptions, like those used to treat meningitis and tuberculosis, are known to hinder The Pill’s effectiveness. The effect that other antibiotics have on birth control varies from user to user.
Remember STDs and STIs can be transmitted through oral sex, it is important to always use protection. Condoms should be used when performing oral sex on a penis, and dental dams should be used for anal or vaginal oral sex. The Center for Disease Control has a useful guide on how to properly use a dental dam. Remember to only use one condom or one dental dam per sex act. Reusing them makes tears more likely and also increases the risk of STD and STI transmission.
Something to note: PEP and PrEP are both used to prevent the transmission of HIV. PEP is short for post-exposure prophylaxis and PrEP refers to pre-exposure prophylaxis. PrEP should be taken before having sex with someone who is positive for HIV or AIDS (for example, if your partner is HIV positive). PrEP is most commonly taken as a daily pill and is available on a prescription-only basis. PEP, on the other hand, should be taken after potential exposure to HIV (such as unprotected sex). PEP is a four-week course of medication that is typically prescribed at clinics and hospitals. The first course of PEP needs to be taken within 72 hours of potential exposure, but the sooner the better. PEP is not 100 percent effective at preventing HIV and should not be used in place of safer sex practices such as condoms.
a uni survival guide: tips from a phd
if there's one thing i know about, it's college. i've done it, i've taught it, i've lived and breathed it. these tips are for first years in particular, but honestly for everybody. i think it's so important for people to have balanced lives in these years -- academics are not everything. you know what didn't help me in the real world when i was afraid i wouldn't live through it? my fancy college note-taking format. you know what did help me? the friends i made there who i knew would get on a plane and fly across the country in a matter of hours if i told them i needed them.
academic
- figure out where class is held ahead of time: don't be that kid who's late on day one, i beg of you
- use the writing center: especially for basic grammatical editing, which a lot of professors don't have time to mark on papers
- speak up in class: talking through ideas helps you work through them, and asking questions about something you don't understand can open up great lines of conversation
- find a regular schedule that works for you and stick to it: my college schedule was morning free time, class, lunch, class, practice, homework. that consistency was a life-saver
- keep a planner: it's so important to have a central place to track deadlines, assignments, and engagements
- annotate your reading: when you're stressing about a paper topic, being able to go back to what you've highlighted and written in the margins is a life-saver
- color-code your coursework: i use the same color highlighter, pen, and notebook for any given class. it's super helpful
- if you can't focus while studying with friends, don't: i reserved group studying for days when i didn't have important work because i can't be in a room with other people without talking to them. if your school has one, the quiet floor of the library is your best friend
- treat yourself to a "fun" class: art was always my place to just sit back and chill, a way to end the night all zen in the darkroom instead of conjugating russian verbs in a fluorescent-lit cinderblock prison. for you, it could be gym, it could be pottery, it could be some random course about, like, the history of cooking or something -- explore!
- profs are people too: don't be too nervous around them. also, know that if you're struggling -- even b/c of something in your personal life -- you can admit it, and they'll almost always understand why you missed a deadline or bombed a test
- go to office hours: it's the only way to get to know professors in big courses, and it's so helpful for both your grades and learning how to navigate relationships with authority figures
social
- don't let academia keep you from your friends: it's a case-by-case basis, but sometimes it's okay to let the reading slide and spend time with friends. i graduated seven years ago and my college group text still talks every day. that's so much more important to me than the fact that i never finished brideshead revisited
- joining a club is one of the best ways to make friends: i played ultimate frisbee through college and it was the source of so many lasting relationships, as well as the way i met all my local friends when i was abroad
- say yes to things you don't know if you'll like: you'll surprise yourself. me? turns out i love drinking games. and theme parties. and skinny dipping. and rock climbing
- don't be that person who looks down on their peers for partying: honestly? that person kind of sucks. you don't have to party if you don't want to, but actually, a lot of those people are super nice and also good at school -- don't just write them off!
- show up for your friends: go to their games, their concerts, their art shows, their standup nights. show them that what matters to them matters to you, too
- set aside a night to do a group activity with others: whether your vibe is wednesday night trivia, a weekly "terrible movie" showing, or a get-high-and-watch-nature-documentaries-type thing, these are great ways to liven up the week and de-stress
- this is a great time to figure out who from high school really matters to you: you don't have to force relationships that were built mostly on convenience if there are friends at uni with whom you click more. people you became friends with purely based on the coincidence of where your parents lived do not have to be your forever friends. they can be! but they don't have to be
personal
- don't expect too much of yourself: a 4.0 is not the end-all, be-all. if your family or somebody tells you it is, tell them to call me, and i will personally talk some sense into them
- take advantage of university support services: mental health counseling, free yoga classes, multi-cultural societies, etc
- drink water: please, please don't get kidney stones in the middle of the semester, says the girl who got kidney stones in the middle of the semester
- let yourself take breaks: if you need to lie to a professor and say you're sick when really you're just feeling down and you need to sit in bed and watch a movie, that's totally valid
- don't freak about individual assignments: my students come to me freaking over a B+ and i tell them, honey, no job interviewer is ever going to ask you about your second paper from communications 101. i wish i'd known that
- go see speakers if there's someone interesting coming to campus: these talks are always cooler than you expect. i'll never get over the fact that i didn't go see anita hill when she came to my undergrad
- do your laundry on the same night every week: i can't explain why this is so helpful but it really is
- keep up on the news and the memes: read the school paper, the school blog, the memes page -- college politics and inside jokes are fun and convoluted and fascinating
- set the groundwork for long-term self-care: all of the above is really just to say -- university isn't just for learning about the french revolution, it's also about learning how to balance, how to handle failure, how to ask for help, how to make a salad that doesn't totally suck, etc
Some studying tips that work
Take Better Notes - Notes are just that Notes! Write down the important things, but do not write down everything. You will only waste energy and attention doing so. (Learn more about note taking here)
Re-Write the Notes - The first set of notes you write in class should be a mess. If you can barely find your way through that’s good enough. After class sit down again and re-write the Notes in a more organized, clean way. Therefore I recommend having 1 Notebook for class only (this can be for all classes) and the one separate one for every class.
Add your Learning Style to the Re-Written Notes - What kind of learner are you? Visual? Auditory? Practical? Find out so you know what will aid you best when you study. Visual Learners add Diagrams, Pictures and Graphs into your notes. Auditory Learners record your voice or the professors and keep an MP3 folder of all the said notes. Please ask them for permission first. Practical Learners find sites to practice what you’ve learned or form a Study Group. There are plenty of exercises and practice tests online and teaching others is one of the best practical ways to learn.
Study a Bit every day - Go through your Notes at least once a day starting as soon as you wrote them down. Do a little every day rather than everything at once. You know this is better; it’s time to apply it!
Keep a Separate Study Environment - Do not study in the same place you live and do not do anything other than study in the environment designated for it. Go to the library, find a secluded room or create a space that you close off other than for studying. TIP: If you study in locations where the people around you focus on mostly studying that will rub off on you. Also studying where you will have your exam increases the chances you will remember what you’ve learned (This is not always possible though).
Do not be Afraid to Mark - If you bought the book it’s *yours!*Just like your notes are yours as well! Do not be afraid to highlight, edit, underline, cut, paste, etc. The only purpose this book and these notes have is to give you great grades for an amazing future. If you really are afraid to ruin it you can always buy a second book later on.
Treat Your Classes Differently - Classes, Lectures and Seminars are not places where you learn all you need to know. They merely serve as way to ask questions and Review the information and concepts you learn. Treat them as such! Go in already having studied the material and use the Classes, Lectures and Seminars to review and ask what you do not understand. Never visit a Session without having looked at the material first.
Use your Professors - They are there to help you! That is their Job, Profession and Passion! Not even giving them the chance to help is just plain stupid. At least try; if they are too busy they will let you know.
Study for Knowledge not Memorization - There is a difference between the two that will become apparent sooner or later in life. When you study to understand the concepts you learn a different way. This may mean you have to use more outside tools (such as Google) for help, but that’s okay. It will repay you in the end.
Have Fun with it - We are all more productive when we enjoy what we do. Make sure you remember that you chose to study this. You chose this path. There was a reason for that! You can do so many things in life but you are here right now, so you might as well enjoy it!
Hope this simple tips help. If you like studygrams and study tips, do check out my instagram account : https://www.instagram.com/the.happynerd/ .
• 100 days: LANGUAGE CHALLENGE •
Good morning guys!
I hope you slept well! It‘s currently 7:30 in the morning and I am ready to start my day with some Chinese!
Aaaaand I‘m starting this language challenge today! Maybe you‘d like to join me?
These are the rules
1. You choose a language you‘d love to learn (I chose Chinese obviously haha)
2. You study for about 30 minutes a day (or however long you prefer)
2. You comment or post one sentence or word you learned every day (I will be posting every day) for 100 days <3
I hope you guys join the challege!! I love you!
Oh, and I’m posting 3 times a day from now on!
The Studyblr with Knives server presents: the Summer Reading Challenge ❀
rules: there are barely any rules, as this is a summer challenge, meaning it’s supposed to be fun and 100% worry-free! you can include any book you’ve read during the summer, as long as it fits one of the prompts (we’re doing one prompt per book, but you can bend the rules to your liking). you might ask what ‘summer’ entails, what the time restraints are, and we’re here to make your day: the timeframe is completely up to you :) it can be the duration of your summer break, it can be from june till october, it can even be from november to march if you live in the southern hemisphere! you can of course include books you’ve read before this challenge was announced and there’s no pressure to complete the challenge if, for whatever reason, you can’t. the point here is to make a dent into your tbr and discover new books - you can do this by keeping up with what others are reading through the tag #studyblr w/knives reading challenge
once you’ve read a book that fits a prompt, cross it out on the above template and/or share your thoughts on it in a post here on tumblr; make sure to mark any spoilers (hide them under a cut etc.), so people can avoid them if needed :) you can also have just one post and update it as you go, or you can post good ol’ aesthetic book pics!
join the challenge on storygraph
as always, if you have any questions, feel free to send them to me or any other member in the taglist below
[transcript of the prompts and taglist under the cut]
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intro
Hello my name is Mimi, I am a psych major that is from and currently studying in the US. Some of my hobbies are playing the piano, music theory, reading, dancing; I will definitely be posting about these subjects as well. But for the most part I want to share my notes, studying techniques, routines, and etc. I feel as if putting all of this in a blog will help me track my progress and make learning more fun. Please take care of me lol this is the first blog that I ever posted on. I think I am going to start posting next week when I move in to my dorm and classes start, see you then xoxo