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hey guys…sorry for being m.i.a for so long, i’ve been struggling w/university and my general mental health. thank you for hanging on in there with me, i appreciate each and every one of you💖 i thought i’d share my bullet journal spread for november w/you🌿

studyaway

Great for law students

arystudies

Hi, everyone!! I’ve had a studyblr for about a week now and have already met so many kind, supportive people. I couldn’t be more thankful. That said, I really wanted to give back to such an amazing community! So here’s my first printable for you!

It includes:

a 5AM-10PM schedule (for my early hustlers)

‘Top 3 Priorities’ + ‘Can Wait’ categories

a ‘To-Do’ list

Daily Goals, Notes, Doodles

a water tracker (stay hydrated, friends!)

10 Good Things (reflect back on your day and jot down the little things that made you happy even if your day wasn’t the greatest)

They’re available for download in PDF and PNG formats + in pink, blue, yellow, and white! I’ve also made a grid and grid-less version!

Grid

Blue: pdf / png Pink: pdf / png White: pdf / png Yellow: pdf / png

No Grid

Blue: pdf / png Pink: pdf / png White: pdf / png Yellow: pdf / png

And here’s a link to the entire folder on my DropBox!

Please tag me with #arystudies or mention me if you use these!! I’d love to see them in action. :’) I’m also really curious to see what you all think of them, so please let me know!!

Be sure to check out my monthly calendars too!

Happy studying!

sleepyreyrey

Strong words to use on a Resume

If you have ever had to write a resume for work or for an application, then you know the hardest part is figuring out what type of words to use that sound professional and and intelligent.

Example: If an application asks you if you have any relevant experience for a job at a day care center and you have experience, like you have babysat children. You would look at the words in the columns to see what words you should use that will help your resume stand out. You might put down “Have supervised and attended to children on a regular basis.”

I hope this is helpful to you.

rampyourvoice

Now this is a great resume list of action words. I love that it’s broken down by types of jobs. Saving for future use.

highschoolering

french resources masterpost

i don’t even know where to begin with french…i love learning languages so much, i really wish my parents had started me when i was younger. i started taking french in seventh grade but i really hope to spend a semester abroad in france & visit senegal when im older. however, french can get super crazy with accents and hard pronunciation and fancy vocab, which can get really confusing, so here’s a masterpost w all of the french resources i’ve gathered :)

where to start

duolingo aka the most amazing free language learning program ever

rosetta stone- i’ve heard really great things about this program, but it is not free

bonjour- this website is rlly helpful & even if you’re already in a french class like me, you can find lots of resources for when you’re confused :) plus it’s free!!

babbel- they have programs for beginners + advanced

grammar + spell check

bonpatron- grammer + spell check

languagetool- grammar + spell check

reverso- grammer + spellcheck

how to change the spellcheck language on word

dictionaries

collins

word reference (this is my personal favorite, i highly recommend it + it is so much better than google translate & much more reliable!!)

larousse

linternaute

linguee (this one is probably my second favorite)

you can get word reference (free!!) on the app store, as well as linguee (which i think is free as well??)

phonology

french vs english phonology

french pronunciation for beginners

pronunciation chart

guide to french pronunciation

exercises you could try

+ more practice

the ultimate guide to french pronunciation w videos!!

10 pronunciations you won’t learn in school

ok so i just found out the other day that if you’re on flashcards on quizlet & you press the little speaker icon it will say the word for you!! this has been super helpful on my auditory quizzes + generally getting a feel for the pronunciation of words. but i wouldn’t say it’s too reliable so definitely check out these other resources (link to quizlet)

grammar

passe compose help (past tense)

passe compose w/ avoir

passe compose w/ etre

passe compose practice (+ more)

imparfait vs passe compose

a helpful post explaining imparfait vs passe compose

intro to accents

type french accents w/o a french keyboard (just copy/paste into your document)

how to put accents on letters

noun gender

7 tips on learning french grammar

grammar practice

conjugation practice

how to conjugate

french grammar masterpost

music

these are a few of my favorites:

stromae- hip hop//electronic but i still like his music

maitre gims- rapper but he sings quite a bit in his songs

joyce jonathan- omg her songs are so cute please go listen

christophe mae-can we just talk about his song “tombe sous le charme” i love it + he sort of reminds me of jack johnson

vianney!!- guys “je te deteste” is my favorite song on my french playlist right now. the sophomore that sits next to me in our french class recommended him to me & i can’t stop listening

christine & the queens

also check out these links for more music:

universal music france

this post with french music recommendations

my post on music//podcasts for learning languages (lots of people have been recommending artists which has made this post so much better so please message me if you have any other recommendations or questions!!)

8tracks- french music

other stuff to listen to//watch

french youtubers

10 podcasts for french learners

the ten best tv shows to watch for french learners

ok don’t throw anything at me but watching peppa pig in french is actually a good method (i don’t remember who suggested this to me but thank you so much @ whoever it was)

easy to understand french movies

news + culture

savoirs

euronews

1jour1actu

l’humanite

multilingual books

some blogs (not on tumblr) in french + about french culture (frenchcrazy, i learn french, oui, c’est ca, french together, fluentfrenchnow)

my tips

definitely keep a vocab notebook where you can either paste vocab lists or write them in on your own

listen to french music. find your own favorite artists. and tell me, so i can put them in here. but seriously, go do it & get those phrases + pronunciations stuck in your head!!

making quizlets for vocab will benefit you more than just using someone else’s

find friends in your class to help (if you’re in highschool, upperclassmen are a blessing pls go ask them questions if you’re lost in class), the senior that sits next to me is really good at conjugating, and i’m pretty good at remembering vocab so we make a great team

find/join a study group!! the freshman girls in my french class made a group chat & we all send links to quizlets/other resources & help each other with homework 24/7

ask questions/do speaking exercises during class. trust me, you will benefit from it. plus, having your teacher correct you on your pronunciation during class is much less embarrassing than getting an F on that speaking test

french help on tumblr

this french idiom masterpost

more french resources

french grammer masterpost

if you’re still looking for help, definitely check out the tag #langblr

or ask me a question here

or send me a message

or ask any studyblr studying french :))

my posts

essay masterpost

studying when ill masterpost

music resources for language learners

studying a foreign language

i hope this helped!! :)

patchworkstudies

life tips and tricks

Hey, everybody! I hit 5k a little while ago, and I figured I’d celebrate by compiling a list of all the things I’ve learned in the past few years that made my world a little brighter

if you can, read books you’re assigned for literature classes once through before you start reading and analyzing in class. you’ll have a better grip on plot, and won’t have to worry about falling behind.

carry water with you everywhere, and take a sip whenever you’re anxious

pick up a hobby that involves art or crafts, but isn’t stressful

schedule time every day to do absolutely nothing

schedule everything. having a plan works wonders on stress

learn about things that interest you in your free time

it is never to early to start preparing for something

get your outfits ready the night before, including shoes and makeup

wake up at 5 am. you get time to wake up in the morning, watch a sunrise, and have a good breakfast

you will be 110% more productive if you’re wearing shoes. i kid you not. it’s magic.

find a pen that you like? a) write the name down and b) order a ton of it

have a journal purely for your favorite memories and happy thoughts. when you get sad, you can pull it out and have a book of reasons life isn’t always awful

if you haven’t been taking care of yourself and it’s the middle of the night and you’re exhausted and you feel like shit and you just want to sleep but your stomach is grumbling and your mouth is dry, get up and make yourself a cup of (non-caffeinated) tea. while it’s brewing, drink a glass of water and make yourself a healthy snack with enough protein to get you through the night. eat the food, drink the tea, and go wash your face and brush your teeth before you go to sleep. you’ll be tired the next day, but you’ll feel so much better

save your favorite childhood books to read on a rainy day

make a playlist for every mood you can think of, so you’re never alone with the silence

find a really soft sweater or blanket. designate this your hug sweater/blanket. curl up in it whenever you need a hug.

most importantly, drink water, take care of yourself, and have a nice day <3

marci1900

jwstudying

SELF CARE CHEAT SHEET!!

how to treat yourself on a low budget

what to do after a long day

how not to be hard on yourself

staying healthy while studying

need a confidence boost? stand like this

how to deal with mental illness

feel better masterpost

6 ab moves

hair oil benefits

what is your acne telling you? | another useful post about acne

headaches

masterpost for rough times

the sex ed your parents didn’t give you

head to toe self care

blow job tips

limits of the human body

when to change your toothbrush, workouts etc

useful hoe tips | more

“how to make love”

shaving your vagina

foods that fix everything

22 less difficult ways to practise self care

self care wheel

superhero workouts | lose 500 calories at home

bad habits and how to break them

stop biting nails

stop procrastinating

stop skipping breakfast

stretches to improve every aspect of your body

stop cracking knuckles

stop falling asleep late

list of stress relievers

remove a splinter

smoothie masterpost

morning yoga

hair masterpost

self care masterpost

period hacks | alleviate menstrual cramps

sounds to soothe anxiety | another tip | panic attacks | calming down

things to do when you’re scared, anxious | reduce anxiety

self help for anxiety

what to eat before you run

how to get ahead in life

self care infographic

study guide for health (basic first aid, healthy hobbies etc)

a+ self care advice | more lovely advice

coping skills

get rid of negative self talk

study food

health life hacks

what to do with food poisoning

self talk to end obsessions

self care ideas/tips

what to do with you’re bleeding and don’t have a band aid

why you should drink a lot of water

other cheat sheets

aspiretostudy

Intro

The time to get back to school, get organized and back into our routines is soon to come, and I am trying to do my part in making that a bit easier. Last year I created a post with some of the best resources I have gathered throughout my years in the academic field, and this year I have even more and better links, resources and help to give you. Best of luck this year, you will rock and I hope I can give you a little help for this year to come.

Staying organized and planned

Staying organized will not only help you keeping stress on a leash, but also your grades and marks where they need to be. Knowing what to do and when to do it makes a smart student, leaving space for actual life, and staying on track.

Bookmark and keep a to-do list on your dashboard

Everything you need to know about bullet journaling

Making a syllabible

Tips on using a planner and keeping organized

Planner app to help you stay on track (iPhone)

To-do list app

Keeping all your documents organized

Printable resources to stay organized

Stress, anxiety and managing it

School has the tendency of being both stressing and bringing out anxiety, and no matter how important your academic life is, your mental health and wellbeing is always the main importance. Know what resources you have, and use them.

Stress reduction activities for students

The 10 rules of self help to keeping calm during tests

Have your place of quite and calmness

Take a meditation break

Learn about mental help

Dealing with test anxiety

Take a 2 minute break for yourself

20 tips to surivive your overloaded schedule

Reading and books

Books can be expensive, hard to understand and even harder to know where to start.

Alternatives to buying expensive books: Textbooknova, Reddit, Bookboon, Textbookrevolution, GaTech Math Textbooks, Ebookee, Freebookspot, Free-ebooks, Getfreeebooks, BookFinde, Oerconsortium and Project Gutenberg

How to take notes while reading

Effective reading and note-taking

Read to learn

Making an easy biblography

Steps to reading a difficult book

Math and science

Just like any other subjects science and math can often be hard, and sometimes having a good set of resources to ask for help makes the whole thing a lot easier.

Balance chemical equations

Periodic table

Amazing chemistry masterpost

Online advanced calculator

Math problem solver

Math cheat sheets

Visualised math

Anatomy and physiology animations

Human anatomy online

3D brain

The physics classroom

Learning, revision and cramming

Nothing is better than good resources when your mind is tired from staring at the same old textbook, feeling like nothing goes in.

Figure out in which way you learn best

Learn about everything, simple and easy

You can learn everything (KhanAcademy)

Learning by visualisation (CrashCourse)

Simple Wikipedia

Use mind mapping

Make flashcards

Seven days study plan

15 steps to success

Stay focused

Find your motivation

Writing and essays

Essays are completely impossible to miss, and knowing where to start and finish may be really hard. Checklists, tips and help might be exactly what you need to make that a bit easier.

10 practical tips for writing better exam essays

Writing an essay

Writing application essays

Writing a personal statement

Genre characteristics

Writing a literary analysis essay

Answering essay questions

Get feedback

What is the word you´re looking for?

How to formate your paper

Plaglarism checker

Apps, software and programs

Living in a technical world we are blessed with the oppertunity to take our resources around with us everywhere we go.

Openoffice and Libreoffice

Dropnote

Google docs

EverNot

Prezi (For presentations.)

Grammar check

Staying focused for Mac, Chrome and Firefox

Best apps for students masterpost

Homework help

How to take digital notes

Study related apps

Taking tests, exams and finals

Using the above studying tips will help you do well on your exams and tests, but sometimes it takes a bit more spesific techniques.

Study skills for test taking

How to take important tests

Taking your first exam

Multiple choice exams guide

How to prepare for a test

Checklist for essay tests

Learning languages

Whether you want to have the ability to learn a whole new language through the internet or to spark the knowledge you already have: I got you covered.

Learn terms and glossary in Quizlet

Learn a language with Duolingo

Learn a language with Busuu

Learn a language with Memrise

Learn a language with Babbel

The language resources website

Living as a student

Being a student is for many of us not only classes, it is also living on a tight budget, being confused and having no idea how to do anything because you are growing up. So I gathered some resources for us confused kids.

Quick, easy and cheap recipes for students

How to survive in a dorm

Introverts in college

How to coupon

What to do when you can´t pay your bills

Make a doctor´s appointment

How to do taxes

How to buy a car

What you need for your apartment

studeying-blog

Here’s my weekly planner printable from my instagram, in 3 colours :-)

Links to download:

blue version

pink version

black version

My other printables:

Assignment Tracker

To Do Lists: first version, second version, third version

Weekly To Do: first version, second version

Daily Schedule Planner

Printable tag on my blog

thank you, and enjoy! - sarah, aka @studeying + instagram

wnq-writers

Write. Write when you want to. Write when you don’t. Write for yourself, for others, for everybody. Write until your heart is full. Write until your mind is at peace. Write until your hands are empty. Write until your fingers are satisfied. Write until you have absolutely nothing left to say. Then wake up tomorrow and do it all over again. Write.

Amanda Vegas (via wnq-writers)