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appblr/studyblr ; class of 2017 ; main: fcntasticbeasts

[forget-about-it]

GOOD LUCK ON YOUR FINALS GOOD LUCK ON YOUR GCSES GOOD LUCK ON YOUR A LEVELS GOOD LUCK ON YOUR ORAL EXAMS GOOD LUCK ON YOUR PRESENTATIONS GOOD LUCK TO ANYONE WHO NEEDS IT

THIS IS IT GUYS GOOD LUCK

I HOPE YOU GUYS GET EVERYTHING YOU HAVE BEEN WORKING SO HARD FOR

[study-sarahh]

What my morning has been looking like. Starting to feel unprepared for this exam ahhh. 

[marias-studyblr]

self discipline tips

here are tips I discovered very recently:

something is better than nothing. 5 minutes of work are better than zero. Just because you missed something on your schedule doesn’t mean you can’t still work on it, even for 5 minutes. Grow and build on this.

second drafts / reviews can be done after.

Don’t think you are going to do your very best work on the first try. Take the weight of perfectionism off your shoulders.

don’t think about doing it. just do it as fast as you can.

build on your productivity, not your failures.

If you come from a past of procrastinating and now feel motivated to change and discipline yourself, do NOT try to do everything at once.

if you have a set of different goals to accomplish, begin with the most important one. Wait until the rotine of working for that one settles in (you feel productive and comfortable-ish), and then begin with the next. Repeat.

this way you’ll be building your way up and not juggling everything at the same time, hoping everything works out.

be patient with yourself, you’ll get there!

set smaller deadlines for your goals

have monthly and weekly-ish deadlines

e.g. if you are doing a project, due 22nd Feb, set personal deadlines, like have Introduction written by 2nd Feb, have Methods written by 10th Feb, have project complete by 18th Feb.

take them as seriously as you possibly can, don’t miss out on yourself.

write realistic daily tasks and don’t stop until you finish them. after them you can do whatever you want

on writing realistic daily tasks, the secret is knowing you can only do so much in one day, but trusting you can accomplish everything in the course of any period of time (a week, or 2 weeks or a month, etc.) because you will combine the work from all these different days.

it’s very tempting to write down all the tasks you need to accomplish in one day to just get over with it, but the real deal is you won’t accomplish half of them. You’ll feel very unproductive then, wich leads to demotivation.

spread daily tasks in the time necessary.

have a consistent sleep schedule.

if your mind isn’t ready everything will fall apart.

have one rest day per week where you plan nothing, do whatever you want except studying. this can be harder than you expect!

(don’t forget these are effective only if you actually put them into practice! good luck babes!!)

[perfectingpractice]

trying to eke out 3 pages...writing really do be like that sometimes

[academes]

Tips for Surviving Online School

Since most of us are online due to COVID-19, I decided to make a short infographic (thanks to Canva) on how to make online learning easier. I'm on the same boat too but I made online classes into a way I can somewhat enjoy. I hope this helps for anyone who needs it!

[negativefeedback-teen]

👏🏾Education 👏🏾is 👏🏾a 👏🏾right,👏🏾 not👏🏾 a👏🏾 service 👏🏾

Pass along and use the shit out of them

[procrastinationlikeapro]

10.09.2020 beige academia

[lawschoolruinedme]

LSAT & 0L MasterPost

Okay kids I keep getting a bunch of asks about the LSAT and applying to law school and what it’s like etc. etc., so here is my compilation for you:

Step One: Don’t Do It

Step Two: If You Must Do It, Do It Well 

More Advice for Taking the LSAT

Cheap LSAT Books? Check Your Local Goodwill

Steps for Applying for Law School

A funny logic game from the LSAT where birds shit on Amish Men (you will need a laugh through this process, trust me)

Do You Need To Take An LSAT Prep Class?

But Just Because You’re Contemplating the LSAT Doesn’t Mean You’re Going to Law School

Yes It’s Okay And Sometimes Encouraged To Write The LSAT Twice

Yes It Is Torture And Yes You Can Ask Me Questions

The Masterclass on the LSAT

When Should I Write the LSAT / Apply For Law School?

Deciding Between Different Offers

What the Fuck Are All These Acronyms 

Don’t Do Law Things Before 1L

Do Things That Will Help You Learn The Law Things

Do I Go to Grad School or Law School?

Is It Too Late To Go To Law School?

Should I Ask For Accommodations?

Yes You Can Still Travel In Law School

What Does The Reading Look Like in Law School?

How The Fuck To Fake Being An Adult Around Adultier-Adults

Is There Pressure To Do Well in School? (Spoiler: Yes)

Is Being a Real Lawyer Like It Is on TV? (Spoiler: No)

But Don’t Lawyers Graduate With Job Offers Worth Lots of Money (Spoiler: Give Me A Minute, I Am Dying Of Laughter)

What If I Don’t Know What Kind of Law I Want To Do?

What About The Other Lawblrs Say You’re All Being Alarmist And Its Not So Bad?

Finally, the first thing you should do if you want to go to law school is rid your mind of the presumption that you will be the exception to the Rules - you aren’t.

Here are the Rules, for reference:

You will struggle in 1L

You will struggle to find employment

You will take on more debt that you expected to

You will find yourself struggling to pay that debt

You will make difficult choices regarding the roof over your head, the food in your stomach, and the clothes on your back, because of that debt

[studyign]

hi i love my new lil study space for online college haha!!! here is a desk tour video if u want, hope u guys just have a GREAT day!

[communitygardens]

since school is starting up again: pirate your textbooks!! my fave for this is library genesis. the most functional extension as of right now is libgen.is but literally whatever works. search by title, or better yet by ISBN to make sure you have the right edition, download...& profit. english majors make sure you’re searching in the right section (fiction will, obviously, have novels & poetry, but the default is sci-tech). i have a more in-depth post here too if you want to share your free texts with your classmates. go ham

[werelivingarts-deactivated20230]

apps that you should try out

Some of us are coming back to school really soon, so I am planning to create more school-related content! I had so much fun creating lifestyle and self-development topics such as overcoming self-doubt and minimalism, hope you guys love them too! 

Bear | free version

[note app]

Bear is similar to Apple Notes; however, it has so many more powerful tools. It allows you to create checklist, use different headings, organize your notes with tags, add sketches, hyperlink, and export to different formats.

Notion | free

[productivity]

Some of all you may already use this app already. You can create a workspace with different categories such as project plan, meeting notes, journal, to-do list and so much more. I would say that my life is no longer a mess after using this app.

Headspace | free version

[mental health]

This is such a beautiful app ~. Headspace has many different meditating sessions or courses that  focus on mental health topics such as acceptance, patience, coping with craving, managing anxiety, creativity, etc.

CrashCourse | free

[education]

CrashCourse (by John Green) has an educational YouTube channel, where interesting courses are provided such as psychology, literature, film analysis, economics. Supplemental flashcards and quizzes also make learning so much easier and more engaging!

Quizlet | free

[flashcards]

This is truly one of the classic apps that all students should have on their phones. Quizlet allows you to create your digital flashcards, remember new vocabulary or terms. You can also take the test at the end to see if you memorize them all.

Podcasts | freeee

[entertainment & education]

The content is amazing and it’s completely free! The podcasts are very informative and entertaining to listen to. My favorite podcasts are Crime Junkie, Dateline (I’m a true crime obsess), Planet Money, Science Vs., Guru, Help Me Be Me, and Bodies.

Moleskine Journey | free version

[productivity & lifestyle]

This app has everything I need digitally. It not only has productivity tools such as planners, calendars, reminders but also personal development such as journals and habit tracker. I don’t really have anything to say beside it’s amazing so please check this out.

Timepage | free version

[productivity]

Another wonderful calendar app by Moleskine! It has beautiful but simple design (divide into two parts: one column is the date and one column is for your tasks). One of the most amazing tools is the heatmap, which allows you to see when you are free and busy.

Emphasis | free

[pomodoro timer]

Simplicity and minimalism work. You can make a to-do list, start the timer and work on your tasks. It allows you to choose your color theme, alarm sound, and set suitable time for short and long breaks.

Webtoon | free 

[comic & entertainment]

This app is free but it is so amazing! All of apps above are all for productivity, so Webtoon is a fun app that allows you to read beautiful comics. My favs are I Love Yoo, Save Me, Aerial Magic, Magic Soda Pop, LUMINE, and Parallel City!

[undasrego]

How to remain productive with online classes:

A few tips from a broke neuro-divergent academic

Try and wake up early, and go to bed early too. I’m not saying get up at 5 (unless that’s you’re thing) but sleeping into noon is a productivity blackhole. I go for 8 or 8:30, generally, but that’s just what works for me.

Get dressed for the day. I’m not talking like, jeans and a business casual outfit, but a clean pair of sweatpants, fresh underwear, and a new shirt can really put you in the mood for a new morning.

Have a workspace. Whether it be the kitchen table, a desk, a spot on the floor with a lap desk, have a place that’s dedicated to your work. Have items that signify that workspace too, like your book, planner, laptop, lamp, whatever. It can help you get into the zone, being in that space.

Have a morning drink. I choose earl grey tea with honey and cream, but black coffee, herbal tea, lemon water, whatever works for you is awesome, as long as itll wake you up and start your day.

To do lists. To do lists and to do lists and more to do lists. I have three. One is a post it weekly planner deal (3.99 at a local grocery store). it’s a weekly spread already set up, and if you’re anything like me, its really hard to set up a weekly spread. Then I have an app called Ike. I have a daily to do list I write on that app, and then I have four more to-do lists of what I have to for each specific class.

Spread out your assignments. Don’t overwhelm yourself. If you’re professors are like mine, and have the due date for each module as Sunday at midnight. What I do is spread out all my assignments from Monday to Saturday, and I leave Sunday blank, so anything I didn’t do that week, I finish on Sunday. It works for me, it might work for you.

Have a folder for each class, and a notebook for each class. I hate spending money, I’m broke as hell, sono al verde as the Italians say, but a 0.99 cent folder and a 0.25 cent notebook can do wonders for motivating one to fill them up.

Study with a drink. Tea, water, coffee, whatever, but my go to is generally a warm drink. I cannot study if I’m cold, I get tired and groggy, so warm socks, a robe, and a hot drink really keep me going.

Take breaks. Make time for your hobbies, for something fun. Working without stopping absolutely destroys my motivation, and let me tell you, when I feel like that, an episode of Avatar and a snack gets me right back on the wagon.

Do self check ins. Does your back hurt? Are you sad? Stressed? Do you have to pee? Are you hungry? Never put your homework over your health. You won’t be able to get anything done well anyway if you’ve got those blocks.

Most importantly, get enough sleep. I beg of you. Sleep is so important, and it’s the game changer, at least to me. We as students have such an amazing opportunity to get more sleep than we ever have before during the year. Take advantage of that.

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also: if you have trouble sitting still and concentrating, find a hobby you can do with your hands during class. I picked up embroidery and it absolutely saved me - take advantage of the fact that you’re at home and have everything at your disposal

[resumespeak]

How to put “wrote fan-fiction” on your résumé:

Leveraged an inventory of established fictional character and setting elements to generate a disruptive custom-curated narrative entertainment asset.

[xeno-lalia]

I worked in HR, handling applications and interviews, and if someone turned in that string of techno babble nonsense, I would have rejected them out of hand.

A resume doesn’t need to sound fancy or overly technical, it needs to tell us why we should hire you.

“Independent novelist/writer” is more than sufficient here. If you want to express the skills that fan fiction taught you, something like, “creative writing, editing, and publication,” will get you a lot further than… Whatever that just was.

A resume should be tailored to the position, if you can afford the time and energy for that. But if not, then just think about what writing got fandom taught you. How to respond to criticism, how to present a professional pubic face, how to correct punished mistakes, creative thinking, project planning, persuasion via emotional leverage, html formatting, office suite fluency.

There are a lot of actual, marketable skills that go into fan fiction.

[fivewrites]

How to put “I was in a zine” on your resume

Writer:

Published short fiction stories for anthology collection

Able to write short fiction within a designated word count for layout purposes (900-1500 words, 1500-2000, 3000-5000)

Wrote short articles for independent publication

Assisted with editing short stories for publication

Able to reduce or expand written content based on layout needs

Able to check for basic spelling, grammar and syntax

Familiar with Microsoft Office and Google docs

Able to convert text styles such as bold and italics across platforms, including rich text and HTML

Able to communicate with project members over multiple platforms such as email, twitter, Discord chat and Google docs

Artist:

Produced full-colour digital illustration for independent magazine

Able to produce digital illustrations optimized for both online and print display

Produced full-colour 2-page spread for art anthology

Published 4-page short comic in anthology collection for charity

Able to transfer traditional art to digital illustration

Illustrated the cover (always brag if you’re on the cover) of an independent art publication

Familiar with professional illustration tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Clip Studio Paint and stylus tablet

Able to communicate with project members over multiple platforms such as email, twitter, Discord chat and Google docs

Merch artist / graphic designer:

Designed 2″ clear decorative double-sided keychain charm as bonus sale item

Designed 5″ x 6″ sheet of graphic stickers included in art anthology

Able to design bold graphics that are measured for laser cutting production

Designed layouts for 65-page art and writing magazine, focusing on (art placement, text layout, etc)

Able to keep layout design simple and in accordance with the project director’s chosen theme

Created promotional art, icons and banners tailored for social media sites like Twitter, Tumblr, Facebook, etc

Familiar with professional layout and design software such as Adobe Illustrator and InDesign

Able to communicate with project members over multiple platforms such as email, twitter, Discord chat and Google docs

Running a zine

Produced an independent art and writing collection for sale / for charity

Managed (10, 20, 30) independent artists and writers out of over 500 applicants to create a short-run independent magazine

Worked in online sales and social media promotion selling an independent comics anthology

If it’s really spectacular you can brag about specific numbers

Our book raised over $4,000 for charity in under six months of production

We sold over 750 copies in two weeks of online sales

Produced a digital PDF and printed version of anthology, mailing to recipients all over the world

Communicated with printers and manufacturers of plastic accessories and paper goods, assembling professional packages of our merchandise for mailing.

Built a custom digital storefront and navigated professional market and payment systems including Paypal and Tictail / Bigcartel / Wix etc

Created promotional events to boost sales, including raffles and giveaways over social media

Organized participants through mass emails and use of social media posts on tumblr and twitter

Created private Discord chat channels to keep participants up to date on production

Familiar with organizational software such as Microsoft Excel, Google spreadsheets, Trello and Discord

[a-ratt]

Hey, kids! Just remember, your hobbies are also your skillsets!

[thegetawaywriter-deactivated202]

SIGNAL BOOST!!!

[werelivingarts-deactivated20230]

time blocking method

Hi all, this is werelivingarts, a new post about time management method: TIME BLOCKING! Time blocking allows you to divide your day into big blocks and helps you to complete similar tasks in one-go without any interruptions! 

You can do your time blocking on:

Google Calendar (simple and easy to use)

Plan (drag your to-do list and organize them in blocks)

TickTick Premium (offer pomodoro timer)

Hope you find this helpful! ⭐️

[englishgradinrepair]

just saying

[bookofwisdom]

WE CAN WHAT

[darkmacademia]

vaguely academic things to do to keep yourself entertained

go down a wikipedia research hole by clicking the first term you don’t understand

binge a crashcourse series end to end (personal recs: world history, history of science, big history, philosophy)

find free books on project gutenberg

download some western classics for free

borrow books and audiobooks from the libby app or borrowbox

start a commonplace book

take a khan academy course

browse MIT’s free online course materials

teach yourself to code

go on a google scholar essay dive

try the open access button to avoid some paywalls for academic media, or install unpaywall that does a similar thing

research the history of the place you where you live

tempt the wrath of the duolingo owl and learn a language

search for online streams of the local tv in your target language’s country and use as background noise for immersion points

print and scrapbook favourite poetry and literature quotes

improve your handwriting by doing handwriting exercises

learn philosophy with the philosophize this! podcast. actually just check out all the educational spotify podcasts there are many good ones

start a weekly club with friends to share new and interesting things you’ve learnt that week

clean and reorganise your study space, physical or digital

check out online museums

fave educational youtube channels that I adore: vsauce, crashcourse, smarter every day, kurzgesagt, school of life, tom scott, r. c. waldun, vsauce3, primer, mark rober, veritasium, asapSCIENCE, scishow, TED-ed

hopefully you’ll find something to enjoy! happy learning x

[a-mom-and-a-student]

I hope to flex on the official LSAT!