Natalie Tsygankov

[thechronicleofshe]

How To Get A Job Fast As Hell

 @owenabbott​ 

Apply to a  job, wait (1) day, then call.  Give them your first and last name. Tell them you submitted an application and that you’re very motivated to find [Enter field name] work. Let the conversation lead you wherever it takes. Be very polite. Say” thank you for your time, I’ll be looking forward to hearing back from you.” Rinse, repeat. This is to force them to be looking out for your application. 

 When you get to the interview, shake their hand firmly,  tell them your first and last name.  

Describe your experiences  as “ two years transcription and data entry” if you have a desk job interview and “ [however many years]  costumer service, retail and stock” for your retail jobs.  

Don’t use job “ buzz words” I stg they hear them all day. Say  things like, “ I’m detail oriented and am very good at taking instruction.”  “ I would like to work for a company with integrity and I feel that [ company name] would be a good fit”

When they ask you if you have “reliable transportation” say  YES. don’t tell them what kind of transportation, just say yes. (if you don’t do this, you wont get the job , I’m telling you right now). 

Research the company. Know what they do, why they do it, how OLD the company is. WHERE it was founded, and what kind of position you’re intending to apply for.

When they ask you “ give us a situation where you had to blah blah blah” Make one the fuck up. Make yourself sound good as hell, and like you put your company’s needs slightly above the customer’s needs, but make the customer happy. 

If they ask you about being outgoing, Say you “like to focus on your work so you can concentrate on doing things right” (which buys you out of having to act friendly all the time)

Questions for after the interview:

1.  Does this position offer upward mobility?

2. Do you enjoy working for the company? (if you’re not interviewing for a temp agency who will send you anywhere)

 Then, shake their hand,  Ask them to repeat their name (REMEMBER THIS) say thank you for your time, wish them a nice day and leave. write their name down outside if you have to, just remember the fuck out of it. 

AFTER your interview, send a card directed to the name of the person who interviewed you (I’ll give you them) that says “Thank you for the interview, I appreciate the opportunity. have a great day” This shows  that you have an understanding of professionalism, and will have them thinking of you kindly (or at least remembering you) when they’re shuffling through the choices. 

DO NOT tell them you just moved to the city over the phone.  In person, tell them you just moved to the city. Make it sound like the only reason you need a job is because you moved. Not because you’re desperate. 

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 The titles of each section are key words you can use to search for jobs on Snagajob.com  and Simplyhired.

Data Entry:

http://citystaffing.com/job/data-entry-specialistsmailroom-clerk/?utm_source=Indeed&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Indeed

https://www.roberthalf.com/officeteam/job-search/chicago-il/data-entry-clerks-needed/43517752?codes=IND

http://www.simplyhired.com/job/data-entry-specialists-job/chicago-transit-authority/jepfivkhjk?cid=udsowkxtausyzitcfeecaeuzoxkltmbl

https://jobs-theprivatebank.icims.com/jobs/3435/temporary—data-entry/job?mode=job&iis=SimplyHired&iisn=SimplyHired&utm_source=simplyhired&utm_medium=jobclick&mobile=false&width=792&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-360&jun1offset=-300

 Front Desk:

http://localjobs.joblur.com/jobapplication2/?jobid=99957&subaffid=300006&JobType=Food%20/%20Bev%20/%20Hosp&ix=1&c1=99957

https://jobs.ajg.com/job/-/-/109/1256110?apstr=%26src%3DJB-10280

https://pepper.hiretouch.com/job-search/job-details?jobID=32066&job=receptionist

http://accesscommunityhealth.hodesiq.com/jobs/default.aspx?JobID=5203566 (this one is close to the place you rented.)

http://ihg.taleo.net/careersection/all/jobdetail.ftl?job=R113601&lang=en&media_id=24863&src=Indeed&src=JB-10920

https://covalentcareers.com/employer/listing/86450f8517588197c9b04f5068ed4300/detail/?apply=1&ref=indeed&v=30&utm_source=indeed&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=indeed_optical

http://www.careerbuilder.com/jobseeker/jobs/jobdetails.aspx?APath=2.21.0.0.0&job_did=JHN0KY6823WBWZX21VM&showNewJDP=yes&IPath=JRKV0F

http://www.simplyhired.com/job/front-desk-receptionist-customer-service-sales-job/rosin-optical-co-inc/qaeoquzgdi?cid=ivdnhijkmxchdanahwfoupazcwisfnxt

http://www.simplyhired.com/job/receptionist-front-desk-job/all-us-jobs/fonj7wmldf?cid=trhyvmfcsgjltxkjxkemyinsjveewfjp

Other jobs you don’t need a degree for that aren’t retail:

Dental hygenist ( yeah, seriously, who knew!) They also make about 40,000 a year)

Stenographer-Court Reporter

Surveyer ( you need a certificate for this, but its something you can get while working a temporary job and doing this on the side. Also, they make like $55,000 a year sooooooo) https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGWEbHost/jobdetails.aspx?jobId=1406428&PartnerId=16023&SiteId=5118&codes=IND

Real Estate Broker

Purchasing agents, except wholesale, retail, and farm products ( basically you arrange to buy large things) they make like 60K

Claims adjuster 

Loan Officer

Subway driver (trains) they make like 60K,

Duct Cleaner: http://jobview.monster.com/Duct-Cleaners-950-00-Weekly-Entry-Level-Flexible-Hours-Call-to-Apply-Job-Chicago-IL-US-161970321.aspx?intcid=re

[theherunoirnetwork]

I knew this but I’m reblogging cause someone might not know

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I’m saving this.

[jspark3000]

You can do the thing. It starts with another thing.

You can really do the thing. You can really achieve the dream and pursue your goal and find recovery.

But it has to start with one thing. It has to start with letting go of a lot of other things.

Maybe that means your current group of people. Or one person. Or some late night habits. Or the thing you keep throwing money at. Or an ideal version of yourself that’s just impossible.

None of that is easy, I know. I have this habit of starting new stuff and then I quit halfway through. It’s because I look sideways, seeing what everyone else is doing. It’s discouraging. “I could never be that good,” the little voice says. Everyone else seems better. More witty or charming or articulate. I’m missing “it,” you know, the elusive charm they were born with. So I stop doing all the things. “They’re already giving the world what I can barely do myself,” is the voice that keeps me down.

I have to let go of comparison.

I have to let go of some romanticized self.

I have to let go of the fear that I won’t be well received, the fear of silent response, the fear of crickets and tumbleweed.

You can do the thing. It starts with letting go of fears, habits, harmful people, bad advice, even beliefs we once held dear.

You can really, really do the thing. The stuff that hinders can be shed.

Are you there, too? Is there anything you need to let go of? Anything you did let go of which changed it all for you?

— J.S.

[emmastudies]

2019 Free Student and Calendar Printables

As 2019 draws closer and with multiple requests, I have made a few printables for 2018-19! The pack comes in Monday and Sunday start options so you can pick the one you use most. All the pages come in a single file. Click the link below to download :-)

Download them here

Other free printables you might like: Back to School Student Pack, 2018 Monthly Printables, Weekly Study Schedule, Week at a Glance, Exam Pack, and Notetaking Printables :-)

I hope you enjoy using and customising these printables! If you upload a photo featuring it, I’d love to see. Please tag me on Tumblr with #emmastudies or on Instagram with @emmastudiess. You can see other people using my printables by visiting the #esprintables tag on my blog!

If you want to find more organisational printable and support me, please check out my Etsy shop with lots of downloads dedicated to students. You can use ‘student10′ to get 10% off any purchase! :-)

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Super useful!!!

[sparxx-studies]

Being a student is hard. Being a busy student is harder. So, how do you deal with being a busy student? By being proactive. Here are some tips I picked up by being super busy all of the time:

Plan ahead. Most people will wait until it’s almost time to register for classes to start planning their semester, but look ahead for the next two semesters at the start of the school year. That way you’ll know if there’s a class you want to take that’s only offered during one semester or the other when to take it. Or if it’s offered at one time in the Fall versus the Winter.

Have back up plans. Whether that’s for classes, places to work, transportation, whatever. Don’t think that just because you have everything planned out that something won’t go wrong.

Know yourself. I hate mornings, and I’m always more energized and ready to do things in the fall than I am in the winter. This means I would always make sure to schedule my classes at 10 AM onward and take my hardest classes during the Fall semester when I had the most motivation. This may not always be possible, but it made my life easier going to my nice easy classes when I wasn’t motivated.

Know your limits. Say no to that fourth club, second show, extra sport, study group you’re just trying to squeeze in, whatever it is, if you know that you can’t handle it. No one is going to think bad about you because you decided to put yourself first.

Have a calendar/planner/agenda/bullet journal/whatever to keep track of your stuff. Whether your stuff is club meetings, office hours, assignments, work… Make sure that you’re writing down EVERYTHING. Because there’s nothing worse than getting a “where are you????” text because you forgot to pick your friend up from the airport.

Get as much sleep as possible. Let me repeat that: GET AS MUCH SLEEP AS POSSIBLE. GET AS MUCH SLEEP AS POSSIBLE. Okay, we good? Good. 

Don’t try to pack everything into one day. Yeah, it would be nice to go to class, study for six hours, write three papers, see your friends, climb Mount Everest, visit every country in the world, and still sleep all by Monday night at 9, but let’s be real, you can’t do all of that in one day. 

Go easy on the caffeine. Your body, heart, and anxiety will thank you later. 

Make time for friends/family. Yeah, you have maybe 10,000 other things you could be doing, but sometimes the best memories are dropping something and driving to Detroit at 1 AM to get tacos and stare at Canada.

[emmastudies]

Weekly study schedule printable

After releasing my monthly calendar printables in several colours, I decided to publish my study schedule with a few different options in design and colour! I’ve had so many people say they’ve been really helpful and that makes me so happy! I’m just pleased to know that something small I’ve done has the ability to help someone who needs a little bit of organisation in their lives.

For ease, I’ve created entire Google Drive folders for the timetables starting on either a Monday or Sunday. You can then go through to pick whether you’d like it with or without times on the left-hand side. Then you can pick a colour, download it and print! Click the links below to access the PDF files.

Monday start (includes with and without times, and four different colours) Sunday start  (includes with and without times, and four different colours)

If you need some inspiration on how to use your new timetable, check out my sample! Other examples you can see on my blog or on my tagged photos on Instagram!

I hope you enjoy using these and if so, I’d love to see them in action! Feel free to tag me on Tumblr with #emmastudies or on Instagram with my username @emmastudiess in any photos you upload. If there are any problems or errors, please let me know via my inbox.

Disclaimer: This printable is for personal use only. You may edit it yourself if you like, but please do not redistribute without my permission. Thank you!  

[optomstudies]

hello! 1st, this blog & you are AMAZING, 2nd, I'm about to start my first year of uni here in Australia, do you have any tips for what I can do to get prepared? thank you!!!

Starting University Tips

Hey hey! I’m not sure if you know, but I’ve got a 15-part comprehensive university Series called What I Wish I’d Known About University, so definitely have a look at that to see the differences between high school and university. It’s also packed with tips on how you can change your high school studying to university type studying in Part 11 and sprinkled throughout the other parts. 

Just to summarise with references how you can prepare:

20 Ways to Prepare for University

Make sure you’ve enrolled correctly (see Part 1)

Plan out your degree (see Part 1)

Read university guides (see Part 1)

Mark down important dates e.g. census (see Part 1)

Work out travel, take into account bus line times (takes anywhere from 5-20 minutes to wait for the bus + traffic) (see Part 2)

Choose good quality equipment and pack your bag with all the essentials you may need (for tips on how to choose a backpack or laptop or stationery or other things see Part 2 + Laptop Recommendations)

Evaluate your studying methods, try new ones in order to deal with the huge workload that is about to be unleashed on you, and become good at time management, organisation, planning etc. so that you can keep on top of everything (see Part 3 and Part 8 and Part 11)

Join clubs if you want, take into consideration other logistics (see Part 4)

Learn how exams work at university because they are ruthless if you forget to bring something (see Part 5)

Factor in some time to keep in touch with friends/make connections to new ones (see Part 6)

Get a part time job, preferably near home or on campus, if you need financial support (see Part 7)

Find some good study spots when it’s quiet (see Part 9)

Work out your budget and how to save money whilst going to university (See Part 10-1 and Part 10-2)

Buy your textbooks and course material (see Part 10-2)

Apply for scholarships (see Part 10-2)

Adapt to university studying (see Part 11)

Learn how to study from a textbook (see Part 12)

Learn how to deal with lazy group members (see Part 13)

Try and plan for internships or summer research programs etc. (see Set Your Career on Track Before You Even Graduate)

Prepare yourself mentally for the hard work and the new experiences!

Hope that helps! Let me know if you have any questions once you’ve finished reading those. 

Follow optomstudies for daily original posts and study masterposts! Links: all originals + langblr posts + 15-part college 101 series + web directory!

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Recommended Resource: The Names of God by Ken Hemphill

[daisystudies]

20 important study skills/tips i’ve learned from my professors

1. start studying a week before every quiz/test. seriously.

2. watch youtube videos/ted talks on the topics you are learning about.

3. get lots of sleep! sleep helps you process the day’s events, including what you learned.

4. write out your notes. it’s proven that handwritten notes help you learn better than typed out notes.

5. don’t just read what your professor gives you. find academic journals, books, etc. that correspond with your subjects.

6. read the news! especially in the social sciences/humanities, connecting concepts with current events helps you understand and process more easily.

7. exercise! this doesn’t have to be going on runs or lifting weights, it could even just be going for a 20 minute walk. just get your blood pumping, it’ll help you focus.

8. study at your desk. it may be tempting to study in bed, but your brain connects your bed with sleep, so you’ll get tired more quickly.

9. reviewing notes doesn’t have to be something you sit down and do for an hour. skim through them and test your memory while eating breakfast!

10. expand your study time throughout the day to avoid burnout. for example, rather than studying for 5 hours straight, study for an hour here and there in between your activities.

11. make your notes organized and easy to read, but not distracting. bright colors and flashy notes may seem better, but can sometimes distract from the purpose of the notes.

12. use apps such as quizlet. this way, you can go through definitions while waiting in lines or walking to class.

13. it’s more important to know concepts rather than facts. for example, you should be able to take what you know and apply it to different situations, not just the situation the textbook gives you.

14. just because the professor doesn’t require you to read textbook, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t. it helps explain concepts in a different way than your professor, and a lot of times hearing two different explanations for the same concept helps you understand it.

15. read in advance. read the textbook before your professor begins going over the chapter, so when he/she does, you can easily follow what they are saying.

16. do any extra credit work that comes your way. even if you don’t need the extra boost now, you might later.

17. go to class!! if you always skip class and show up at office hours completely lost on the concepts, they’ll laugh in your face. they’ll take you 100x more seriously if you show up.

18. however, if you are sick, take a day off. it’s more beneficial to you in the long run. 

19. learn how to say “no”. if you have an 8 am the next day, don’t stay out until midnight with your friends. 

20. don’t stress too hard over quizzes. if you expect them to go horribly, they will. you got this.

[emmastudies]

Popular apps perfect for students

Staying on top of all your to-dos, errands, tasks and due dates can get complicated but luckily there is an app for everything! If you’re looking for app to wake you up in a morning, manage your priorities or soothe your anxiety, you’ve come to the right place. Here is a list of all the top apps that students are using:

Organisation

Wunderlist

Planner Pro

24me

Remember The Milk

Google Calendar

Pocket Schedule - Class Schedule, Homework Planner

AwesomeNote2 - All in One Organiser

AnyList

The Homework App - Your Class Assignment & Timetable Schedule Planner

My Study Life

Calendars by Readdle - Event and Task Manager

Class Timetable

Countdown+

Due - Reminders, Countdown Timers

Do! - The Best of Simple To Do Lists

Workflow: Powerful Automation Made Simple

Glass Planner

Day One Journal

iStudiez Pro

Awesome Note 2

Grammarly

Konmari

Productivity

RescueTime

Streaks

Forest

ToDoIst

Tide - Stay focused, be peaceful

Focus Keeper

Habitica

Productive habits and daily goal tracker

HabitBull (recommend by @ravn-studies)

BrainFocus (recommend by @ravn-studies)

Toggle Time Tracker (recommend by @ravn-studies)

Self Control

Jot - Notes Widget

Swipes - To Do List

ClearFocus: Productivity Timer

Noisli

Binaural beats

Lanes

Note taking

Microsoft OneNote

Evernote

Quizlet

Notability

Byword

Flashcards+

Goodnotes

Outline

Boximize - Structured notetaking, personal database, form builder, manager and organiser

INKredible (recommend by @lottestudiesphysics)

RefME - Referencing Made Easy

Bear (recommended by @revisionsandcoffee​)

InkFlow Visual Notebook

Studying

Quizlet

Flashcards+

Duolingo

Khan Academy

Xmind

Writer

Studyblue

Coffitivity

Prezi

MindMeister

Hemingway Editor

StudyStack

Crashcourse

Shmoop

Beelinguapp

Brightstorm

Coggle mindmaps

Mindly

Sleeping

Sleep Cycle Alarm Clock

Sleep Genius

Rain Rain

Pillow: The sleep cycle alarm clock for sleep tracking

Sleepytime Sleep Scheduler

Mental health and self care

Headspace

Stop, Breathe & Think: Meditation and Mindfulness

Pacifica - Anxiety, Stress, & Depression relief

Centered

Buddhify

Calm: Meditation techniques for stress reduction

Moodnotes - Thought Journal/Mood Diary

Colorfy

7 Cups Anxiety, Stress & Depression Chat & Therapy

Companion 

Smiling Mind

Bsafe

Circle of 6

Health and fitness

Sweat with Kayla - Fitness & Bikini Body Workouts

Yoga Work Out

Freeletics

7-minutes workout

Waterlogged - Drink More Water, Daily Water Intake Tracker and Hydration Reminders

Sworkit (recommend by @leviosa-studies)

Medisafe pill reminder

Plant Nanny Water Reminder

Mealboard

Finance

UNiDAYS

Pocketbook Personal Finance Expense Tracker

Splitwise - Split bills and expenses the easy way

Pocket Expense - Personal Finance Assistant

Daily Budget Original Pro - Saving Is Fun!

Fudget: Budget planner and personal finance tracker

MoneyBrilliant - Personal Finance

Mvelopes

PocketGuard

Mint

The Coupons App

Groupon

Ebates

Hope this helps! x

[thearialligraphyproject]

1 min. read

Just recently, my Psych 101 professor gave a short lecture on Stephen Covey’s The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. It was a good and empowering way to start the first semester of my first year in college. I’m definitely picking up a copy of the book and writing a follow-up post in the future with my own insights. In the meantime, here are some of the notes I jotted down:

Be proactive

Be responsible

Show initiative

Choose your actions and attitudes

Do not blame others for your wrongdoings

Learn from your mistakes

Do the right thing without being asked

Be a part of the solution, not the problem

Begin with the end in mind

Plan ahead

Set goals

Do things that have meaning

Put first things first

Spend time on things that are important

Set your priorities straight

Make a schedule

Follow your plan

Think win-win

See other people as a teammate rather than a competitor

Look for alternatives

Balance

Seek first to understand, then to be understood

Listen to other people’s ideas

See things from another person’s point of view

Listen without interrupting

Voice out your ideas but remain respectful

Look people in the eyes while talking

Synergize

Value other people’s strengths and learn from them

Get along well with others

Seek out other people’s ideas

Be humble

Sharpen the saw

Invest time in yourself

Spend time with family and friends

Find meaningful ways to help others

Place importance on your physical, spiritual, social and mental development

Try to evaluate yourself based on these habits. See which ones you already developed and which ones you need to work on!

Updated: June 30, 2018

[allcutified]

180503 // Multitasking is out ;) I used to work on different projects simultaneously, because I somehow thought it would be more efficient and time-saving. While working on one project after another without distraction, I’m feeling more focused and it raises my creative thinking. Also since I’ve implemented single tasking, I feel less exhausted after finishing my last point on my to-do-list, so even if you feel like saving time, the energy that is spent wiser is a ressource of yours which is as important as time. 

Here are my other posts on self improvement :) get inspired

Also add me on Instagram if you haven’t already: @allcutified_desi 

[allcutified]

180520 // There are things that really make me go low-key hulk (like loki-hulk? haha no? okay I stop..) But I figured out that no one else is responsible for my rage than I. I am responsible that nobody gets hurt and that I don’t do things I would regret afterwards. The only way to act so was for me to gain control of my anger. So here are a few tips to manage your anger before, during and after an argument.

Here are my other adviceposts on self improvement, mindfullness etc. :)

I also love to journal <3

[allcutified]

180314 // Grow - Here are five tips that may help you on your way to self improvement. You can do this!

Here are some tips on how to maintain your mental hygiene and how to stop complaining.

[allcutified]

180625 // We all know those times when we feel…you know…like a very heavy bag of “meeeh”. But motivation is key to get our tasks done and move forward towards our goals. Motivation comes from within so here are some tips to rebuild it.

Here are my other posts on self improvement, self help and mindfulness.

http://allcutified.tumblr.com/search/allcutifiedjournals

[rewritign-blog]

Writing an essay without any structure is like trying to find your way around an unfamiliar place without a map; frustrating, ineffective, and a bit of a garbled mess. Structure gives your essay a clear voice and coherency and makes marking a lot easier for your teacher or tutor! Here are a few general tips I often use when writing essays to maximise the effect of my argument and achieve the best results I can both in high school and university.

Text structure While the content of essays varies, the skeleton structure never changes. In order to clearly articulate an idea, an essay needs a beginning, middle, and an end. 

Introduction

Start with a macro sentence - use an interesting quote, fact, or idea which gives the reader a broad sense of what your essay will cover. This is the reader’s first impression of your essay and can determine their whole attitude while reading it, so make it effective!

Briefly outline the main ideas and thesis - in absence of an abstract, your introduction will need to show the main ideas you will be covering so as to support your thesis, or answer the essay question. You will need to clearly express your position and how you intend to argue the point.

Set the limits - sometimes, the scope of an essay question can be very broad, or perhaps there’s a focus to your thesis not all ready indicated. Define the limits of your essay, whether they be a set of years for a history topic, or looking at specific artists who contributed to an art style.

Define key terms - if a term is important to the understanding of your essay, or perhaps you’ve taken your own approach to its meaning, be sure to define it in your introduction!

Body

Separate each idea into a paragraph - ideas can generally be separated chronologically or conceptually. The section below explores this in more detail! 

Start every paragraph with a topic sentence - introduce what the paragraph will discuss and how it relates to your thesis. Signpost it with critical words to make it easier to understand exactly what you are addressing. Ensure it is clear and to the point!

Make a claim and the support it - like in reality, when you make a claim you need to provide evidence to support it so it can be taken seriously. Make your claim early on in the paragraph, generally in the topic sentence, give relevant detail and explanation, analyse it, and then justify it with authoritative quotes, sources, examples, etc.

End every paragraph with a linking sentence - refer back to your thesis or question and make sure what you set out to cover in the paragraph actually addresses it! This is an opportunity to draw a link between this paragraph and the next.

Conclusion

Do more than just restate your points - your conclusion is more than just a rehash of your introduction. Link ideas together and demonstrate how they are interconnected on a less superficial level. An English teacher once told me, your essay is like a mountain. You put in all your hard work to climb it in your introduction and body paragraphs, your conclusion is a chance to look back, make connections where there were none before, and solidify your argument. 

Establish the overarching theme and idea - what idea underlies all the points you have made? How does it relate to your thesis?

Draw a profound and insightful conclusion - what are the implications of this? Is there relevance today? This can transform a standard essay into a more profound and overall, more interesting essay.

Don’t introduce any new information - your essay is complete! All your information should have been expressed in the body paragraphs, so nothing new should be introduced here.

Reaffirm your thesis - restate it with some finality! Your body has provided all this evidence to support it, remind them of this.

Chronological or Conceptual? For the most part, an essay can take one of two approaches; a chronological approach, where each body paragraph follows the text, history, etc., sequentially, or a conceptual approach, where the main idea is broken down into its constituent elements, each addressed in their own paragraph(s).

 In my experience, conceptual essays usually score higher, showing a greater sense of understanding of the topic and its inner workings. You can demonstrate a funnel effect more easily, where each element funnels down from its body paragraph to the conclusion, contributing to the overall idea of the essay. A chronological approach, however, can be easier to follow and is occasionally implicit within the essay question. Choosing which approach to use depends on which you are comfortable writing with, the demands of the essay or your teacher, and can vary from essay to essay. 

Continuity and Cohesion Something I think is highly underrated, yet critical to holding an essay together, is transition words and phrases. They create continuity and cohesion between ideas and paragraphs, and serve as a bridge of sorts within your overall structure. Here are a few posts which have comprehensive lists of transition words and phrases:

Transition Words for Essays - @staedtlers-and-stabilos Essay Transition Phrases - @study-like-you-mean-it Transition Words For Your Essays - @soniastudyblr

I hope this can help with structuring your essays and getting the best marks you can! Please message me if you have any questions :)

Other essay writing posts: How to reduce your word count Understanding the Question How to Write a Killer Unprepared Text Essay

[studie-s]

📕 back to school essentials 🎒

it’s been a rlly long since I’ve last made a masterpost so I hope u guys will enjoy this!!! a lot of people have been asking me what supplies to use, where to buy them and since its nearly back to school, I made this post to help. majority of the items are from amazon and the brand muji because its really well-known and they have gr8 quality 👌 I hope this helps and I hope you all enjoy your back to school shopping to motivate you for school!

WHERE TO SHOP:

taobao - if you live in Asia / China, this is probably the best place to shop. everything here is cheap and most people get their supply from here because they sell everything for a cheap price. however, you need to know mandarin.

society6 -a really cool place to shop for clothes, phone cases, home decors, art print and lots of more stuff because the designs are made by artists and a portion of the earning also go to them + they usually have sales and free shipping. this link, you get $10 off on your first order with a minimum purchase of $40

amazon / eBay - they also have lots of stuff and this is a really well-known place to buy anything you need if you live in western countries. majority of the items listed are from amazon and make sure to read reviews about the product

kawaiipenshop - use the code europhias for a 10% off!! they have a wide range of cute stationery supplies to get you motivated for school

STATIONERY / BACK TO SCHOOL

my fave backpacks: kanken - anello - check local stores - herschel

binders and refills: muji b5 binder - kokuyo campus - amazon - staples better binder - 5 star binder (choose a light one and the size like a5, b5, 1 inch, etc. also, for refills, go for grid / dotted / lined papers and you can buy dividers for diff subjects too!)

notebooks: 5 kokuyo campus dotted ntbk - 10 kokuyo campus lined ntbk - mead composition notebooks - 5 Muji lined ntbk - underestimate me - get shit done - salt water cure - marble notebook - phases of the moon - cute notebooks (use the code europhias for a 10% off)

erasers: paper mate - staedtler - pentel normal / retractable - cool erasers (use the code europhias for a 10% off)

pencil: Dixon pencil - BIC mechanical - amazon - faber castell mechanical - paper mate - staedtler mars pencil / mechanical 

highlighters: zebra mildliners - muji highlighters - frixion highlighters - stabilo highlighters normal / pastel - sharpie - iconic

daily writing pens: muji pens (0.5 / 0.38 / 0.7) - pilot G2 12 pcs - pilot frixion - BIC 1.0 mm - paper mate retractable - zebra retractable

pencil case: muji pencil case normal / set - homecube big capacity - lihit lab big pencil case - floral canvas case - kawaiipenshop (use the code europhias for a 10% off)

brush pens - pentel fude touch - zig brush pens fudebiyori metallic / kuretake - akashiya sai watercolor brush pens - artline stix brush pens - tombow dual brush pens / tombow fudenosuke - sakura

colored pens: staedtler triplus 0.3 - muji 0.5 - myelineunit 0.4 - zebra sarasa 0.5 normal / pastel - pilot juice 0.38 normal / pastel / metallic

colored markers: sharpie - paper mate - tombow dual brush pens - ohuhu dual art pen - pentel sign pen - crayola art case

color pencils: faber castell normal /polychromos - crayola pencil / crayons - prismacolor

sticky notes: tab post its - 3x3  super sticky - 3x3 pastel - bookmark flag tab - japanese designs (use the code europhias for a 10% off)

tech: microsoft, antivirus, mouse, printer, kindle, laptop, speaker, earphones, fire tv stick, USB, charger, batteries, hard drive

etc: scissors, glue, cutter, correction tape, tape, ruler, paper, calculator, snacks, lunch box, whiteboard marker, hand sanitizer, Kleenex tissue, 

BULLET JOURNAL ESSENTIALS

washi tape: mt brand - thin wash tapes - decorative wash tapes - more here (use the code europhias for a 10% off)

journal: leuchtturm 1917 - moleskine (not a fan tho) - hobonichi planner - midori traveler’s notebook - kikki K planner - Filofax - planner accessories (use code europhias for a 10% off)

stickers: kawaiipenshop (use the code europhias for a 10% off)

DECORATING YOUR DORM:

desk accessories: kawaiipenshop (use code europhias for a 10% off)

tapestries: circle of life - window to the universe - astronaut nightlife - highland cow portrait - ocean falasie - crashing waves - free mandala - wall map

comforters: b&w grid - marble texture - indigo floral - marble pattern - floral - the sea - mandala rose gold - cacti - teal 

pillows: two toned grey and white - compass -  sunshine stripes - polka dots - frida floral - butts - leafy

mugs: whales - alpacas - alpacas 2 - butts - caffeinated owls - coffee first art - good morning, I see the assassins have failed - hero-glyphics

tumblr: marble galaxy - queen bee art - alien get in loser - marble - starry batman knight - boss lady - world domination for cats

rugs: indigo moroccan - gold polka dot - minimalist pastel - solar system - breakfast cartoon - natural woman - phases of the moon

throw blankets: barricade - turquoise mermaid -aztec - electric ocean - let rain fall - love wish lanterns - orion galaxy

floor pillows: black sultan mandala - solar system - a lot of cats - china porcelain - art deco dream - consciousness 

shower curtains: banana leaf - the swim - whale wave - sea breeze -ocean meets sky - moby dick

clocks: moon phases light - pineapple - waves - time flies - the tao of pug - coffee lover

art prints: sunset mountain landscape - shakespeare - cali vibe - deer - minimalist close noir - rose tinted glasses - the universe - we used to live there - kiss more often

phone cases: botanic star wars - night sky gradient - coffee reading - sakura - watercolor cacti - holographic

tote bags: lunar pattern art - nevertheless, she persisted - the birches art - radical female - hell raisin - anatomy of a pug - constellations

carry pouches: bad ass babes club - dinosaurs - jungle - carpe that fucking diem - camera - stationery

[emmastudies]

I thought it might be helpful to link every printable I’ve made in one spot so you can easily find something you’re looking for! All planners can be used printed or digitally using a PDF editing application.

I have bolded what I think are the best and most useful printables from my free and paid options :-)

I have chosen to include paid ones from my Etsy shop - these ones tend to be much larger packs, with several size options! Should you choose to purchase a pack, please add “student10″ at the checkout for 10% off! 

Free printables

Monthly Planner

2018 monthly planner printables

2018 student printables (includes 2018 overview + calendar, daily + weekly + monthly planner, 30 habit tracker, class overview and timed worklog)

Weekly + Daily Planner

weekly study schedule

weekly planner (monday and sunday start)

weekend planner

daily planner

Study planners

study planner pack (daily + weekly + monthly study planner, 10 minute planner, study plan, study tracker, subject and chapter summary, and priority breakdown)

assessment planner (4 and 10 day options)

subject to do list planner

study session planner

studying printable pack

language study printable (two options - 16 pages of premade tables or 8 pages of customisable/blank tables)

exam revision printable pack (includes revision checklist, formulas + definitions sheet, essay + project planner, weekly schedule)

Misc (organisation, productivity, notetaking)

to do list printables

100 days of productivity tracker printable 

note-taking printables (includes dotted, grid, lined, cornell method)

organic chemistry notetaking printable

literary techniques and devices sheet

subject binder covers (editable for your own subjects with 16 colour choices)

Paid printables

Monthly/Weekly/Daily planners

2018 student planner

2018 weekly planner

2018 customisable header monthly planner

2018-19 digital vertical weekly planner

GoodNotes (or digital tablet app) 2018 monthly and weekly planner

digital 2018 bullet journal monthly weekly planner

monthly breakdown planner

days of the week planner

weekend task planner

weekly overview planner

Student/Studying

2018-19 digital student planner

ultimate student organiser pack 

13 week digital notebook

digital notebooks (lined / grid / dotted)

study and revision pack

curve of forgetting planner printable

grade and assessment planner pack 

student reading journal printable

essay guide and planner pack 

project planner printable 

group project planner

citation/reference planner

customisable weekly study planner

Organisation

digital declutter organiser printable

weekly study schedule

college packing list printable

weekly meal planner printable

weekly wellness planner printable

student finance planner

2018-19 money (income, expenses, savings) planner

2018-19 savings planner

Productivity

productivity planner

goal and habit planner 

task prioritising matrix planner

productivity time manager

30 + 31 day habit tracker printable

Digital (for tablets and apps like Goodnotes, Notability, etc)

undated DIY digital bullet journal

digital bullet journal date, month and number stickers

20 college/school digital stickers

64 colourful icon stickers

digital post-it notes

Misc

note taking template printable pack 

cornell method note taking template printable or digital pack

I hope you enjoy using these printables! If you upload a photo featuring it, I’d love to see. Please tag me on Tumblr with #emmastudies or on Instagram with @emmastudiess. You can see other people using my printables by visiting the #esprintables tag on my blog! Please remember, these printables are for personal use only and should not be redistributed as your own :-)

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