I, too, remember that feeling. You are caught between all that was and all that must be. You feel lost.
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I, too, remember that feeling. You are caught between all that was and all that must be. You feel lost.
— Haruki Murakami, Hard-Boiled Wonderland And The End Of The World.
Listen pal, the subtitles stay ON.
An Overview of Note-Taking Styles
Note-taking is one of the most essential skills a student should master. It allows you to record and review information to be used in the future. But what’s the best way to do so? Here’s an overview of note-taking styles that can help you maximize your learning!
sometimes you need to do the hard thing. study for your test even if it’s boring and you want to avoid it. get up an hour early to exercise even if you feel like death. go out of your way to help someone else even if it’s inconvenient. do something alone even though you’re afraid of being judged. go somewhere new even if it’s scary and disorientating at first. confess to the person who makes u blush even if it means risking rejection. let go of your old habits even though it feels like you can’t live without them. it’s supposed to be hard. life isn’t going to have amazing rewards if you’re always feeling comfortable.
good luck to everyone going back to school… you’re going to do great
{ 30-7-17 } 84/100 days of productivity
For all the fellow studybloggers who have asked whether I have a study playlist- now I do!! ♡´・ᴗ・`♡
CLICK HERE to be redirected to my spotify ‘study & chill’ playlist which features upbeat chill songs to prevent you from falling asleep ~
It’s going to be constantly updated with every good song-find so please do give it a follow if you like it ~~! ꒰˘̩̩̩⌣˘̩̩̩๑꒱♡ (I tried to pick less mainstream ones so you won’t get distracted by singing along to all of it!)
+ send me an ask if you want me to make a mellow café/rainy playlist? ??
studygram: @aestudier
Study spot at the national library🌱
Notetaking
Sound Note - take notes while you record audio
Evernote - notetaking that syncs across platforms
Paper 53 - minimal notetaking that syncs
Microsoft OneNote - collaboration and syncing, best for Office users
Google Keep - jot things down, best for Google suite users
Notability - take notes and annotate PDFs
Mindly - create mind maps
Day One - a digital journal
Flash Cards
Quizlet - the quintessential flash card app
StudyBlue - another commonly used app
Cram - best for its “cram mode”
Eidetic - uses spaced repetition for effective memorization
Planner
My Study Life - schedules, tasks, reminders, and more
StudyCal - keeps track of tasks, exams, and grades
24me - automated reminders and event planning
iStudiez - schedule and prioritized task list
Google Calendar - a calendar, best for Google users
Glass Planner - a calendar and to do list with incredible functionality
To Do List
Clear - organized to-do and reminders
MinimaList - simple to-do and focus timer
Trello - collaborative project organizer
Todoist - clean and functional task manager
Default notes app on your phone
Time Management
Forest - plant trees by staying focused
Pomotodo - pomodoro timer with to-do list
Timeglass - custom timers
Tide - pomodoro with white noise
Alarmy - forces you out of bed
Pillow - smart alarm that tracks sleep cycles
Productivity
Workflow - automate tasks
Habitica - turn your habits into an RPG
Continuo - simple, colorful activity tracking
Freedom - block distracting apps
Free Learning
Coursera - free MOOCs
TED - listen to Ted Talks
Duolingo - language learning
Memrise - spaced repetition language vocabulary
Khan Academy - free video lessons
Ambient Noise
8tracks - curated playlists
Spotify - online music streaming
Coffitivity - cafe ambience
Noisli - background sound generator
Rain Rain - rain sounds
Binaural - binaural beats
Health
Rockin Ramen - recipes based on ramen
MealBoard - meal planning
Lifesum - healthy eating
Stop Breath And Think - mindfulness meditation
Pacifica - mental health management
Sworkit - personalized video workouts
Waterlogged - hydration tracker
Reference
WolframAlpha - Google on steroids
Oxford Dictionary - all of English at your fingertips
RefMe - citation generator
PhotoMath - solve math problems by taking a photo
Mathway - step by step math help
Desmos - free graphing calculator
Wikipedia - not the best source, but it’s handy
Miscellaneous
Companion - stay safe when walking alone
Mint - money management
Toshl - finance manager
Tiny Scanner - scan documents
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12 Steps For Self Care
If it feels wrong, don’t do it
Say exactly what you mean
Don’t be a people pleaser
Trust your instincts
Never speak bad about yourself
Never give up on your dreams
Don’t be afraid to say “no”
Don’t be afraid to say “yes”
Be KIND to yourself
Let go of what you can’t control
Stay away from drama & negativity
LOVE
STROKE: Remember The 1st Three Letters… S.T..R … My friend sent this to me and encouraged me to post it and spread the word. I agree. If everyone can remember something this simple, we could save some folks. STROKE IDENTIFICATION: During a party, a friend stumbled and took a little fall - she assured everyone that she was fine and just tripped over a brick because of her new shoes. (they offered to call ambulance) They got her cleaned up and got her a new plate of food - while she appeared a bit shaken up, Ingrid went about enjoying herself the rest of the evening. Ingrid’s husband called later telling everyone that his wife had been taken to the hospital - (at 6:00pm , Ingrid passed away.) She had suffered a stroke at the party . Had they known how to identify the signs of a stroke, perhaps Ingrid would be with us today. Some don’t die. They end up in a helpless, hopeless condition instead. It only takes a minute to read this… STROKE IDENTIFICATION: A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke…totally. He said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and then getting the patient medically cared for within 3 hours, which is tough. RECOGNIZING A STROKE Remember the ‘3’ steps, STR . Read and Learn! Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer severe brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke. Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions : S * Ask the individual to SMILE .. T * = TALK. Ask the person to SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (Coherently) (eg ‘It is sunny out today’). R * Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS . If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call the ambulance and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher. NOTE : Another ‘sign’ of a stroke is 1. Ask the person to ‘stick’ out their tongue. 2. If the tongue is ‘crooked’, if it goes to one side or the other that is also an indication of a stroke. A prominent cardiologist says if everyone who gets this e-mail sends it to 10 people; you can bet that at least one life will be saved. And it could be your own.
First reblog post that actually saves a life.
This is a life-saving post.
the more you know
yeah don’t think that this can’t happen to you or someone you know if they’re young. my cousin’s wife is 33 and she had a stroke last year
I’ve had a stroke. It happens to people, and the more you know about this kind of stuff, the better.Because it could be important to know.
LIVE SAVING. WOOOAHH. REBLOG REBLOG REBLOG REBLOG REBLOG
Had a family member almost die of one, so signal boosting because you never know when you could save a life.
Because I feel bad if I don’t reblog…
My mother died after being paralyzed by a stroke. Please read this^
I remember a while ago here in UK there were stroke-identifying adverts. Their catchphrase was FAST:
F- Face: is their face fallen on one side?
A- Arms: can they raise both their arms up and hold them there?
S- Speech: is their speech slurred? Can they speak a full sentence?
T- Time: if all the signs show a stroke, call 999.
We managed to save my nana with this information when she had her first stroke.
✧ Sunday Vocab Dump: French [5.06] ✧
faire de l’effet | to make an impression
l’haltérophilie [f] | weightlifting
méconnaissable (adj.) | irrecognisable
c’est galère | it’s difficult, it’s a hassle
y aller mollo | to take it easy
ça me fait une belle jambe | i don’t care, it’s meaningless to me
trébucher sur | to stumble upon
imbuvable (adj.) | undrinkable; unbearable
en deçà | below; within
beautiful french words ✿
ange – angel (masc.)
baleine – whale (fem.)
bisou – kiss (masc.)
brindille – twig (fem.)
brûler – to burn
brume – mist (fem.)
câlin – hug (masc.)
chaleur – heat (fem.)
chatoyer – to shimmer
chaussettes – socks (fem.)
chouchou – my little cabbage, said as a term of endearment (masc.)
citronnade – lemonade (fem.)
citrouille – pumpkin (fem.)
coquillage – seashell (masc.)
croquis – sketch (masc.)
dépaysement – the feeling of being in another country, the weird feeling you get from things being different from what you’re used to. (masc.)
doux – soft
écarlate – scarlet
éclatant – brilliant, dazzling, gleaming
effleurer – to touch or brush against
empêchement – something that keeps you from doing something (masc.)
épanoui – blooming, joyful, radiant
éphémère – ephemeral
étoile – star (fem.)
feuilles – leaves (fem.)
flâner – to stroll aimlessly
floraison – bloom (fem.)
grelotter – to shiver
hirondelle – swallow (bird) (fem.)
libellule – dragonfly (fem.)
loufoque – wild, crazy, far-fetched
luciole – firefly (fem.)
myrtille – blueberry (fem.)
noix de coco – coconut (fem.)
nuage – cloud (masc.)
orage – thunderstorm (masc.)
pamplemousse – grapefruit (masc.)
papillon – butterfly (masc.)
parapluie – umbrella (fem.)
pastèque – watermelon (fem.)
piscine – swimming pool (fem.)
plaisir – pleasure (masc.)
pleuvoir – to rain
plonger – to dive
retrouvailles – the feelings of seeing someone again after a long time (fem.)
sirène – mermaid (fem.)
soleil – sun (masc.)
sortable – someone you can take anywhere without being embarrassed
tournesol – sunflower (masc.)
25042018 exams in one week and i honestly have not been the most productive :/
2018 Student Guide
With the start of 2018 well underway, I wanted to make a masterpost full of links on how to adjust your perspective with studying. Perhaps you want to become a better student overall, improve your focus or get into your dream college, there is always something we want to do better! Hopefully these tips will make 2018 your best academic year yet!
Organisation
2018 student planner
planner brand recommendations
planner vs bullet journal: pros and cons
how to set up a bullet journal
setting up a digital bullet journal
bullet journal spread ideas
bullet journal decoration hacks
bullet journal brand recommendations
whats in my bag
my favourite stationery
back to school basic supplies
how to improve your handwriting
handwriting font suggestions
balancing study and work
desk/workspace essentials
student finance tips
2018 monthly planner printables
Productivity
productivity and time management applications
how to remove distractions
types of procrastination and how to deal with them
google chrome new tab options for improved productivity
10 small ways to improve your productivity
applications to block websites
no distraction writing applications
100 days of productivity challenge
how to focus in class
how to stick to a schedule
how to stay alert
how to build self-discipline
how to organise for exams
my after school routine
how to reduce perfectionist ideas
Motivation
what to do when you’ve tried everything
how to gain back motivation
motivational monday printables
how to stop avoiding studying
what to do when you feel exhausted before studying
how I stay motivated
tips on maintaining motivation
how to start a studyblr
how to utilise your studyblr for motivation
how to set up a studygram
dealing with competitive people
how to bounce back from ‘failure’
how to learn from a lower than expected grade
how to structure a weekly review
how to deal with a difficult class
things to do during holidays/study vacations
Studying
applications for students
how to take effective class or lecture notes
how to take notes from a textbook
how to prepare for exams
my note-taking method
my notebook system
how to write faster
how to study more effectively
how to summarise information
how I organise my binders
good habits to implement
how to study (my method)
how to revise from notes
how to organise a colour code
how to memorise information effectively
how to memorise quotes
how to use flashcards
how I reduce waffle and narration in essays
tips for essay writing
how to find out where you’re going wrong
how I prepare to study
different ways to study
how to study during the semester
how to annotate a book/novel/etc
how to get ahead in school
how to break up a large textbook
studying as a visual learner
how to practice and present a speech
mindmapping apps and extensions
how to deal with online classes
how to study a language
how to study maths
how to improve group assessments/projects
Self Care
how to improve your sleep schedule
how to wake up earlier
how to study when sick
over-coming self doubt
dealing with stress
how to balance studying and anxiety
how to balance studying and depression
apps that help with depression
ways to reward your productivity
my favourite tv shows
my favourite podcasts
ways to use empty notebooks
how to be more sociable
tips for getting a job
advice for the first day
things (personal, academic, etc) to do every week
Printables
2018 monthly planner printables
2018 student printables (includes 2018 overview + calendar, daily + weekly + monthly planner, 30 habit tracker, class overview and timed worklog)
weekly study schedule
weekly planner
weekend planner
daily planner
assessment planner
subject to do list planner
study session planner
exam revision printable pack (includes revision checklist, formulas + definitions sheet, essay + project planner, weekly schedule)
note-taking printables (includes dotted, grid, lined, cornell method)
organic chemistry printable
literary techniques and devices sheet
100 days of productivity tracker printable
ultimate student organiser pack
study and revision pack
2018 student planner
2018 weekly planner
pomodoro tracker
grade and assessment planner pack
essay guide and planner pack
productivity planner
student reading journal printable
student finance planner
goal and habit planner
customisable weekly study planner
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me, after buying things for myself and trying not to feel guilty about it: *through gritted teeth* s-self care
Studying is not a burden.
Say it with me
We are privileged to study.
I see people cribbing and crying about not wanting to study but all those of you who say that do you realise how special and privileged we are?
We all must make complete use of our resources and the gift our parents have given to us which is education. Millions around the world would rather want to study than do anything else. We can be tired of studying but we must never not want to study. Don’t study for your parents or for your teachers study for yourself and those who aren’t able to.
Study and give back the opportunity you received to others.
Study to absorb knowledge
Study to change the world
Just study
Your Grades Do Not Define You
Let’s talk about the pressure of college, grades, success, stress and one’s performance. If this sentence did not give you anxiety, you are doing well my friend.
I did relatively well in high school. I had the pleasure pressure of attending a high school of fine arts, so besides taking core curriculum classes, I also had to worry about art school classes. It was stressful but I somehow survived and moved on to attend college.
Only the pressure increased in college because suddenly I was surrounded by smart students who cared about academics and grades as much as I did. All of my previously tried and tested studying techniques failed me and I started receiving bad grades. Mostly B’s and C’s but I felt like I was failing. Like my world was ending. Dramatic much? Well, I’m a perfectionist and attending university was my dream and here I was - failing. I felt pressure to do well and what made everything worse was that my closest friends were receiving better grades than me and I started to compare myself to others.
I felt bad for not doing well. I felt like my professors were judging my intelligence based on my grades. It took me four years to learn that my grades did not define me. I learned that grades are only an external motivator, highly celebrated in our dysfunctional society. However, success is relative and doesn’t need to encompass grades. We all measure it differently, as for some success is a 4.0 GPA and for others it is finding balance between academics and social life.
I started working on improving my grades. I organised, set goals, focused on improving my GPA semester by semester and I was able to achieve that. My GPA improved as I started receiving mostly A’s. Then I studied abroad and threw out a semester on socialising, travelling and experience. I wanted to enjoy myself and focused more on socialising rather than on academics. Although this affected my GPA, I re-gained my focus upon my return. I was determined to finish my 3rd year strong because I knew what I wanted. I had clear goals of graduating and applying to graduate school. I started planning my semesters not only including academics but also considering internship and volunteering opportunities. This helped improve my grades and GPA.
By senior year I was organised, had clear goals and my study techniques down. I needed good grades for graduate school and I achieved them. I ended up on the Dean’s Honors List for both fall and spring semesters, as I received straight A’s. Additionally, my GPA became competitive enough for grad school.
However, my attitude towards grades changed. Good grades were a means for me to get into grad school. Instead of them being an external motivator I made them my tool because they weren’t perfect and I didn’t need that to ruin my life. I focused on intrinsic motivation instead. I thought about why I was studying psychology, what I wanted to achieve with my undergraduate degree and what I could do in the future. My grades started to improve, as I was learning and growing myself. My undergraduate experience was a fun ride on a roller-coaster and I’m extremely grateful to have been able to graduate with a degree in psychology. However, it was also a mean for me to reach a bigger goal - graduate school.
I want to start sharing my thoughts on topics that are more personal, since everyone’s education experience is different. I hope you know that grades do not define you! I want to continue to see you all learn and grow with me!
- Don’t Let Grades Define You article by huffpost - Your grades do not define you article by a student - Your grades do not define you article by Odyssey - Why your grades don’t define you article by hercampus