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reblog for a perfect second semester

the universe knows you will learn from your first semester mistakes

second semester is when we all get 4.0s

we got this.

reblog to help a friend

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hey guys!!!

so this entire past month has been extremely, extremely stressful for me because i had so many exams and i only realised how hideously unprepared i was for them on the day before the exam, which was really really awful. so in the middle of september i created a studyblr to keep myself motivated + get some helpful tips from the studyblr community on how to go abt studying for tests. the results proved to be super helpful and ive resolved to keep running this blog for as long as i can, because it really helps me stay motivated and i’ve already learned so many things from the community, despite the fact that i’ve only been here for around a month.

but anyways, i decided to create this masterpost in order to help others stay motivated + keep studying not only well but also properly i.e. not necessarily studying for exams but life in general, if that makes sense.

~ staying motivated + focused

coffitivity

download the forest app

chrome site blocker

self control app

try the pomodoro technique

pomodoro printable

getting back on track

guide to staying motivated

an excellent post full of great advice

lots of great advice from an a levels student

masterpost full of motivational quotes

how to avoid procrastinating

100 reasons to study

how to study like a harvard student

motivational movies/shows

types of learners [what method of learning works for u]

motivation for harvard students [and basically all other students]

~ staying organized

5 habits of organized students

set up a bullet journal [1][2][3]

keeping school notes organized

use dropbox to store important files

masterpost on organizing schoolwork

a super awesome n helpful video tutorial

how to organize ur desk

how to study space

study space guide

study space tips and guidance

guide to study guides

atracker - track ur time and stop procrastinating [mobile app]

minimalist organization

masterpost on time management

time management tips

how to be productive

how to use a planner

effective planning system

~ note-taking

notability [ios app - best note-taking app imo]

note taking overview

cornell method

summary foldables

fastest way to take notes

simple, creative note-taking

how to make ur notes look pretty [infographic]

how to make ur notes look pretty [video]

taking notes from textbooks

taking notes during lectures

for: maths [1]

for: history

how to make mind maps

great supplies and stationery u could use to keep notes pretty and organized

what is visual note-taking?

how to: visual note-taking

what are sketchnotes?

how to: sketchnotes

masterpost on note taking methods

~ research techniques

how to google effectively

use google scholar as an alternative to google

one of the best websites for research [esp. while doing science projects at the last minute…i would know]

alternative to wikipedia

find books in nearby libraries

openlibrary [ebook library]

online journal search engine [find scientific publications]

~ essay writing

guide to writing a great essay

HUGE general writing masterpost [including essays]

a huuuge essay writing masterpost

how to write a university-level essay

how to connect ur points and ideas: transition words

editing checklist

advice: college application essays

improve ur vocabulary

check the readibility of ur essay

website which grades ur papers and essays

~ free online resources & courses

openculture

mit opencourseware

the open university

coursera

khanacademy

codecademy [how to code]

memrise

study geography

online calculator

maths masterpost

amazing maths + general knowledge site [u must check this out!!!]

maths cheat sheets

mathway [solves any maths equation]

website that balances chemical reactions for u

study guides for many subjects

windows apps [not all study-related, but useful anyways]

more phone apps for productivity

list of great apps every student must have

crash course: psychology

crash course: world history + world history 2

crash course: anatomy and physiology

crash course: astronomy

crash course: big history

crash course: chemistry

crash course: biology

crash course: literature

crash course: us history

crash course: economics

crash course: us government and politics

crash course: intellectual property

crash course: ecology

free ebooks [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]

masterpost of free ebooks

~ languages

memrise

duolingo [20+ languages - very fun and interactive]

lang-8

thesaurus

reverse dictionary [1]

learning vocabulary

how to learn any language

HUUUUUGE language masterpost [so many languages and resources]

literature masterpost [for english - reading something other than textbooks is important yo]

english literature for college students [masterpost]

english literature: sparknotes

english literature: cliffnotes

english literature: shmoop

english literature: crash course

english literature: novel guide

no fear shakespeare

self-studying languages

spanish: advice

spanish: getting started

spanish: vocab

spanish: grammar and spelling checker

french: advice

french: getting started

french: vocab

french: grammar and spelling checker

french: masterpost of amazing resources

japanese: getting started

korean: masterpost of amazing resources

~ survival tips + advice

how to study for ANY subject

10 mistakes when studying

101 study tips

studying for a test

general study tips

how to study

how to survive high school

how to survive college

college survival masterpost

things to avoid doing

college: applying for scholarships

giving presentations

improve ur handwriting

resume cheat sheet

productive + relaxing afterschool routine

productive study breaks

emergency life hack: send last minute assignments after the last minute without getting into too much trouble

~ mental/physical health

the thoughts room

the dawn room

the quiet place

it will be okay

international suicide hotlines

iphone feature [to use in case of emergency]

emergency chat [mobile app]

sleeping tips [1]

dealing w insomnia

bedtime calculator [1]

stress management

how to reduce stress

staying calm during exams

grief masterpost

list of happy things

motivation for when ur not feeling so good

~ stress reliefs

clear ur mind

healthy study snacks

mug cake masterpost

smoothie masterpost

salads masterpost

more study snacks to boost brain activity

creepy sites

taylor swift tumblr replies

draw cool neon things

musical sea creature

watch a cool dream

watch any tv show/movie

just shower thoughts

poptropica [so underrated, my favourite game site, it’s for kids but it’s so entertaining and so much fun]

plant personality quiz

cookie clicker

make cool colourful silk

make virtual sand art

fake tweet generator

fake text generator

listen to calming sounds

huge masterpost full of fun stuff

~ music

ghibli music

coffee shop blues

classical music masterpost

masterpost of studying music

classical vocal music masterpost

cute nostalgic piano music playlist

my favourite instrumental playlist of all time

my studying/instrumental playlist collection on 8tracks

i think that includes most of the best resources i could find!!! feel free to message me in case 1) any of the links are broken, 2) u want me to add on to something, 3) u have a suggestion for a masterpost [i would love that so go ahead and ask if u do] or if u just wanna talk! also, feel free to reblog and add ur own comments/resources. hope this helped!!

- mli

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how to study when you REALLY don’t want to

we’ve all been there. You have a paper due in the morning, it’s 10 pm, and you’re sitting at your desk, feeling dead. Or maybe it’s 3 pm, and you’re just SO overwhelmed with an endless to do list and so many pages to read or annotate or take notes on that you just think,

screw it. I just won’t do anything.

Listen, I get it. I understand. I LOVE learning, but I often find myself bogged down by homework, that incessant, painful reminder that you’re being forced to learn. Nobody likes that.

So below are some of my tips for studying, especially when you really, really don’t feel like doing it.

What’s your absolute dream school? Columbia? That’s amazing. Harvard? Incredible. Florida State? Awesome. Wherever you want to be in two years- whether it be college, grad school, teaching, etc. Picture yourself learning in your dream learning environment, doing what you love the most. Maybe for you, that daydream means picturing yourself in a New York City coffee shop, working on Literature homework from Barnard College. Or maybe it means cramming biology in a crowded, raucous library at UMass. Whatever makes you get excited about learning- take the fuel you feel from those daydreams and use it to fan the flames of your love for learning.

Treat every single class like it’s your absolute favorite class ever. Listen. I don’t care if you have the shittiest teacher on planet earth. I don’t care if you couldn’t give less of a fuck about quantum physics or functions or whatever. You have the privilege and the opportunity to learn anything and everything, and we could all do good to stop taking that for granted. Treat AP Calculus like it’s your favorite subject EVER, even when- especially when it feels like pulling teeth. But how? You might be asking. The secret is that it’s really, really not that hard. There are so many ways to motivate yourself to do that subject you’ve been putting off for days, and you know it!! Use studyblr to find inspiration for That Subject™, make a study group, trap yourself in your dorm/library/coffee shop until you just finish one problem set, just START. Chances are when you see other people being productive and getting shit done in that subject (cough studyblr cough) you’ll want to do it too.

Eat, sleep, and live. Listen to me: you HAVE to stop killing yourself to do more school. Your to-do list ISN’T GOING TO JUST GO AWAY. There’s always going to be things you have to do and things you could be stressed about. But stress, school, and homework are not excuses to abandon self-care, friendships and having a social life. Go out with your friends! Go to the movies! Go to that football game! Get the important stuff done and stop worrying about your endless list! Having somewhere to go will motivate you to get done faster, and you’re going to feel a lot better after going out and having fun than sitting at home alone procrastinating. Chances are, you’ll be more energized to get some work done too.

Pay attention to what your body’s telling you. Switch out midnight iced lattes for smoothies and fruit. Eat lots of food that makes you feel good, healthy and fulfilled. Stop snacking on the same 4 chips every time you study and start learning how to fuel your body and your brain. If you know you can’t eat a full breakfast before school, find things you can eat, and I mean MORE THAN JUST COFFEE STRAIGHT FROM THE POT. Track what you eat for an entire week, and I mean EVERYTHING. Track your water intake, coffee intake, and soda intake. On top of food tracking, also track your mood, productivity, and overall feeling of wellbeing. At the end of the week, see what’s up! Look for patterns, dehydration, food inconsistencies, gross stuff you eat a lot, things you want to change, all of it. And then actually MAKE THE CHANGES.

I know I’m going to sound like your mom friend here, but that’s kind of what I am, so: drink👏🏻more👏🏻water👏🏻!!!!!!! I cannot STRESS THIS ENOUGH!!!!!!! FUEL YOUR BODY!!! YOU WILL FEEL BETTER!!!

in conclusion…

- picture yourself learning in your dream learning environment

- picture the payoff, you doing what you want to do - nursing or teaching or building fancy ass AI robotos or whatever it is

- do NOT take your education for granted!!!! learning is such an opportunity and not everyone gets it

- treat yourself like a normal human being. take care of yourself. shower. eat.

- pay attention to your body. pay attention to what you need. pay attention to what you WANT

- drink your water, listen to some jazz, and just start somewhere.

- small progress is still progress

etudaire

Study routine : night owls version

Since a lovely anon asked for the nighttime version of this routine, here it is!

Now we all have different bedtimes and I have no idea what is actually an ideal time to go to bed, so this routine is based on my usual timings, obviously if they don’t match up with yours feel free to modify!

Our goal is to get in quality time, just made sure you get something done!

Rules :

Follow the routine given below for 30 days (no issues if you miss, I’m gonna miss somedays too)

Post a pic of your work space (no aesthetic required, just a little feel good thing for you so that you actually want to get more ish done)

Mention your goal for the study session

Have fun and be productive :)

The routine :

Begin at : 9:30pm

Study session #1 : 9:30pm to 10:15pm

Mini break : 10:15pm to 10:25pm

Study session #2 : 10:25pm to 11:00pm

Break : 11:00pm to 11:05pm

Final study session : 11:05pm to 11:30pm

Bedtime :11:30pm to 7:30am?

I get that this might get very late for some, so here’s another plan for evening, but this may clash with your work schedule so pick whatever you want!

Study session 1 : 7:00pm to 7:40pm

Major Break : 7:40 to 7:50pm

Study session 2 : 7:50pm to 8:30pm

Break : 8:30pm to 8:35pm

Study session 3 : 8:35pm to 9:00pm

Both routines cover 95 minutes, feel free to add more if you really get into it!

And finally, tag me in your #30donr posts!

Thanks, hope you enjoy this one!

Etudaire 💞

etudaire

Doing this one again, wish me luck!

medusa-studies

study rb tag game:

highlighters or felts, tea or coffee, studying in the morning or at night, blue pen or black pen, typed notes or written notes, hard cover or soft cover books, sciences or humanities

simplestudyinspo

Highlighters, coffee, morning, black pen, written notes, hard cover books, and both science and humanities because it’s impossible to pick just one 😭

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*impulse buys academic books that aren’t even in my field and I definitely don’t have time to read*

academicjourney

How I Make A Study Guide

MATH

Gather class notes from the section(s) being tested/quizzed

Grab a blank sheet of paper (graph or lined) and write down problems (include which sections it is from) without the answers

Work the problems first then check your answers in different colored pen

Work problems until you can get them right on the first try

SCIENCES

Gather class notes from the section(s) being tested/quizzed

Write down important topics on a notecard

On a blank sheet of paper, write the heading (ex: Science Exam: Chapter 3)

Start by writing chapter then list major topics

Go through notes and write out definitions along with examples and drawing

Put everything in your own words

Include a “miscellaneous” section in the study guide where you put everything that doesn’t fit into other sections and/or reminders

If math is involved, include a section for this as well following the math steps listed above

HISTORY

Gather class notes from the section(s) being tested/quizzed

Make a timeline of things covered in the sections (ex: Civil War through Reconstruction. Include small summaries)

On a separate sheet of paper include big summaries of the dates, what happened, who was involved, and cause/effect

Study your timeline and big summaries at first, as you get closer to test day, start limiting yourself to timeline only

Eventually you should be able to look at the timeline and recall information from the big summaries page

Active Recall

Write flashcards on discrete facts (things you don’t know) and “What’s the deal with…” ex. “What’s the deal with criminal justice?”

Answer these questions as if you are explaining it to someone else

Do not write extremely long answers; keep them simple and to the point

Put these flashcards in an Excel sheet and white out the answers and recall them as you go

Try to avoid looking at the answers frequently

Highlight the ones you continue to miss and put them in a Quizlet to learn them better

shereadssoftly

Studyblr Post: Back to School Essentials.

Hey Hey Hey! A lot of us will be starting school/college pretty soon so I thought I would do a (kinda) big post on back to school essentials. I will try to include as much as I can, like daily routine tips, Classroom tips etc, but if I miss something out or you have suggestions or tips to add, please feel free to inbox me to be included in the post, or simply reblog with your tips.

Your Back-Pack

I have tried to include as many things as possible. Some of thee things you might not agree with particularly and so you don’t need to bother if you don’t think it’s needed for you.

Textbooks or your tablet with the PDF format. I personally take the PDF format with me to school because the textbooks themselves are really heavy!

Exercise books/Notepads. I think @studyign uses her iPad to make notes in class which I think is FABULOUS idea because the iPad is lightweight and you can quickly scribble stuff down without feeling like you’re wasting paper.

Pencilcase. NOW WITH YOUR PENCILCASE REMEMBER TO PACK ONLY THE ESSENTIALS. I’m a stickynote, highlighter, fineliner kind of girl, but I limit myself as much as possible because I personally get distracted in class if I’m focusing too much on HOW my notes look in class rather than absorbing the information. So keep it simple. Pretty up your notes at home.

Your Planner (if you use one)

Miniature comb with hair-clips and hairbands

Lip balm of any kind

WATER BOTTLE please always DRINK AS MUCH WATER AS POSSIBLE

SNACKS are very important! Make sure that you always have something in your bag that you can munch on. (something that can stay in your bag that won’t spoil) like biscuits, crackers, cereal minus the milk, dried fruit and a box of juice!

Handsanitizer or some wipes. Always keep your hands clean!

Battery Pack or charging cable for your devices

An extra scratch book for messy notes, doodles etc etc. Always good to have an extra notebook in case you leave one of your subject notebooks.

Bandages are always a great thing to carry on you for scrapes and bruises!

Tampons or Pads or Cups. Always! If ever you or a friend have an emergency.

Routines

Having a routine to lean on is an essential part of productivity and organisation. You may be like me and not like a rigid, hour by hour routine, so having a list of things you HAVE to do each morning or evening etc is good too. Following guidelines like that allows you to set up time for hard work and time for rest and relaxation.

In the morning, I suggest:

Drink a glass of warm water first thing in the morning.

Take a shower to rid yourself of yesterday and begin a new day smelling clean, like your favorite bodywash and perfumes.

You should ALWAYS have breakfast in the morning. It’s the most important meal of the day so please please make sure you eat something, even if you don’t want too. Some toast, rusks, porridge or scrambled eggs. It’s difficult to think on an empty stomach.

Fill up your water bottle either now or the night before and stick it in the fridge if you like it cold.

Having some fruits would be good too!

Have a cup of tea (or coffee) in the morning. Just one cup of coffee!

Read through some of your notes! If you’ve got a lot of time either on the bus or train to school, some extra time before the drive to school, just reading through your notes (especially from the earlier part of the year) is a great way to keep up to date with your work and revise with a fresh mind.

Double check that you have ALL your stuff for the day.

If you can, do a little exercise in the morning. 10 minutes of yoga, a few jumping jacks, some squats. Anything to get your heart pumping!

In the evening/before bed, I suggest:

Pack your bag for the next day so you’re not rushed in the morning.

AVOID ALL NIGHTERS PLEASE. Sleep is so important and I know how hard it is to stop working at 10pm-11pm without feeling guilty but you can’t function adequately on a few hours of sleep in the long run. Your health is more important that the grades,

Nightly routines should END with some down time. You should avoid working until you drop and jumping into bed. If you have to sleep by 11pm, stop by 10 30 so you can let your mind ease into that sleep ready state.

Never go to sleep on an empty stomach

Some breathing exercises or a few minutes of yoga would be a great way to end the day.

Avoid drinking coffee towards the later hours of the night.

Run through your To-Do list and make sure you’ve done all you wanted to do. If not, allocate time to finish off the work.

Take some time off the phone.

Your Work Ethic

It’s very easy to get carried away at the beginning of a new school year with how much work you take on. While it provides huge motivation in the beginning, keeping up that motivation is a bit more difficult. ( I have 2 posts on this here and here) Make sure you work is consistent. There’s no point staying up all night in the first few weeks and burning yourself out in the very beginning. When planning your approach to the year make sure you take time to rest. I have made the mistake of burning out in the beginning and all my test results and assignments towards the second half of the year were below C’s because i was already worn out.

In the classroom

Always sit in the front of the room.

Avoid sitting next to your friends if you honestly know you can’t focus around them. It’s okay! You both know why you’re there.

Don’t focus on making your notes pretty at that moment. Scribble and make messy notes, learn.

I personally have to keep my hands busy while I’m learning, so I like to draw or write down the key points of what is being taught.

Make notes of what you don’t understand so you can ask the teacher or read over it yourself.

I hope this post has helped you as much as you can! Please follow if you like or add anything you think is necessary.

thebusistudent

THERE IS A FONT THAT IS DESIGNED TO MAKE U REMEMBER EVERYTHING

I don’t usually share a whole lot but THIS IS INCREDIBLE

http://sansforgetica.rmit/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Sans_Forgetica&utm_content=Launch_Video

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I’ve been using this for my APUSH notes and I absolutely LOVE it! Sure I get strange looks from my teacher when he looks over my shoulder at what I’m typing, but whatever works, works, right?

thebusistudent

I’m SO happy that this reached so many people oh my goodness

It’s such an incredible project and I hope it has helped heaps of you amazing students to study <3

saph-studies

This is so cool 🦔

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Reblogging for later.

bookandslugclub

It’s called Sans Forgetica! Designed by a team of researchers at Australia’s Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, whose idea was to create a slightly more difficult reading experience, forcing the reader to absorb each word as they stare at it. [x]

refinery29

If you’re healthy you probably don’t realize how demoralizing it is to spend all day in a hospital gown

But now a new collaboration is designing fashionable hospital gowns to encourage sick teens that they’re not “just a hospital patient.” See how they react when they try their new robes on.

Gifs: Starlight Canada

chronically-something

This is amazing! AMAZING. Chronic illness does its best to strip you of your dignity, your control, and your identity. This is a great example of how things that might seem trivial to a healthy person, can make all the difference in someones life.

elleandhermione

study moods by subject

chemistry: a seat in the first row, diligent note taking, falling asleep in a textbook, color coded sticky notes but with no real system, fingers running across old ink

literature: studying in bed, a cat snoozing on the pillow, orchestral movie soundtracks playing softly, rereading passages that were absentmindedly passed through

math: strong cups of coffee, graph paper planners, crowded lecture halls, a furrowed brow, warm sweaters, that one special spot in the library

history: clicking pens, stacks and stacks of books, annotations in the margins, study sessions spread out on the floor, flickering candles, working in complete silence

biology: colorful illustrations, well worn flashcards, reusable water bottles, always breaking pencil lead, carefully drafting important emails

art: getting lost in readings, pastry and a coffee, receipts repurposed as bookmarks, love for rainy days, in class hand raising anxiety, a whirlwind of a backpack

world languages: early mornings, a deep seated quizlet addiction, studying with friends, practicing presentations aloud in an empty room, fidgeting in chairs, detailed study guides

engineering: hands running through hair, cups of tea either drank while they’re too hot or entirely forgotten, typing quickly, the sound as hallways fill in between classes

music: stretching fingers after long periods of writing, 11:59 submission for a 12:00 deadline, celebrating the completion of a task with something sweet, deep respect for teachers

theacamedic

I’ve been receiving tonnes of questions on Note - Taking recently, so I’d thought I make a post. Plus, I had fun making these graphics.

There are three different methods that I prefer when it comes to note taking:

Notes written During the Lecture

I highly recommend taking notes during the lecture.

I also use abbreviations for quicker and more efficient note taking. Some examples of abbreviation that I use are:

w/ - With

w/o - Without

e.g. - For example

Notes written After the Lecture

As for notes written after the lecture, I tend to seek the help of Google Spreadsheets or Microsoft Excel. This way I am able to organise information learnt. I do this by dividing the information provided into two columns, one for keywords or questions and the other for definitions and answers.

*Note: This method was adapted from the note taking method I’ve used during college.

Rewritten Notes

I also rewrite my notes. My rewritten notes are arranged based on the order they appear in the syllabus unless there are pieces of information that are related to more than one topic.

I use a black pen or pencil for my written notes, as well as coloured pens and highlighters to highlight the key words and terminologies for emphasise.

Before writing them down, I tend to visualise the layout - alternating between words and pictures/diagram. This definitely helps me with remembering for exams. All I have to do is imagine that I’m looking at that page and I can remember where everything is.

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Please click on the images for a much clearer view.

Well, that’s all from me! I hope that you found this information helpful. And, don’t hesitate to ask me questions if you’re confused about this method of note-taking, or any other problems you might have. For more information of how to survive university, follow this page. And, for more medical school chronicles, follow me on IG.

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what to use a notebook for

planning and organising

dream house plan

recipe collection

trip / vacation planner

bucket lists

a bullet journal

pet book (dates of vet visits, photos as they grow up, etc)

baby journal (similar to pet one)

plan with me challenge

idea dump

budget book

school

class / lecture notes

textbook notes

school planner or bullet journal

university research / application planner

reviews

cafe / restaurant

books

movies

music

tv series

artsy craftsy

poetry

writers notebook

sketchbook

sticker collection

gardening journal

photo journal

inspiration / moodpboard scrapbook

fun n cute

happiness journal (write one thing each day that made you happy)

gratitude journal

quote collection

travel journal

dream journal

sentence-a-day journal (write a sentence about every day)

journaling challenges (you can find a bunch of prompts online)

astronomy journal

ruinedchildhood

[Retweet]

simplestudyinspo

Wow😍

daminwayne

somehow I got 95/20 on an assignment

I hope they never fix it and leave it this way forever

bebe-benzenheimer

reblog the Awesome Grade picture for awesome grades

impolitecanadian

guys this really works i reblogged it and then got 870% on an essay

gorillateaparty

May your GPA rise due to clerical error.

niqabisinparis

Motivation is overrated. No amount of motivation would’ve gotten me through hours of my accounting textbook. No “vision” is enough to keep me awake til the crack of dawn on an essay that I don’t even know if the professor will check. Discipline is what determines how far you go. On those days when your cute little list of #goals and vision of yourself 5 years from now aren’t enough, discipline will pull you out of bed and get you to work. I wish I knew this in high school because I thought I couldn’t work without motivation. I wasted so much time trying to find purpose before I realized that working now, albeit blindly, will ensure that I could chase any purpose I discover in the future. Sure, motivation is crucial, but it’s not consistent. It’s not reliable. You can only rely on yourself and your grit.