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MICROSOFT WORD HAS A FUCKING “INSERT CITATION” BUTTON WHY THE FUCK DID NO ONE EVER TELL ME THIS IS SIGNIFICANT INFORMATION FUCK THE SCHOOL SYSTEM THIS IS MICROSOFT WORD 2007 I SHOULD HAVE BEEN MADE AWARE OF THIS IN HIGHSCHOOL WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK I HATE EVERYTHING
you can fucking log your sources into your document and then at the end press a fucking button and it makes a bibliography page for you im
im not even lying im so mad
Posting to save a grad student’s life.
LANGUAGE LEARNING MASTERPOST
For all of those who want to learn a language but don’t know where to start, need extra help as you learn it, or if you’re just bored. These are the resources I’ve gathered over the last few months (feel free to add to it!)
General sites with grammar/sounds/pronunciation for a wide variety of languages
My Languages
BBC Language
How to Learn Any Language
Effective Language Learning
Conjuguemos
The Polyglot Project
Linguanaut
More specific sites, targeted at one language
German here and here
Spanish here and here
French here here and here
Italian here and here
Japanese here
Chinese here and here
Korean here and here
Vietnamese here
For all ya’ll auditory learners
an online radio/tv
spanish site w/ web series and programs
-also, foreign language mixes on 8tracks
some german ones
a few spanish ones
some french mixes
some italian mixes
some russian mixes
some mandarin mixes
some japanese mixes
Interactive language-exchanging sites where you can make friends and meet natives wOWie
livemocha
interpals
polyglotclub
sharedtalk
couchsurfing
memrise
babbel
duolingo
Tips, advice, and motivation to give you that extra push
5 Tips to Get You Started
a blog on language-hacking tips
have some motivational videos that provide language courses (Speak from Day 1 and Pimsleur Approach)
6 ways to roll your r
another language blog
For those interested in linguistics, here are 15 interesting articles on the field
for funsies!!!
i’ve found quite a few resources for irish gaelic, a really beautiful but complex language that you can challenge yourself to learn
linguistic facts about the language and some study tips
here’s an online radio
pronunciation and a youtube channel
Irish Language Today
want to learn a language that doesn’t exist???? there are tutorials here here and here on how to write gallifreyan and a tutorial here on how to write the numbers
If i find more content, I’ll edit this and add it right away. Good luck and have fun!
Some of this stuff and more found here in my resources post :D
Resources are da best because then you can’t use it as an excuse not to learn a language :3
My Academic Arsenal | I declare this year the year of the grind
Here is a list of neuroscience TED talks, I watched and absolutely LOVED! I love browsing through this and learning new things. If you guys have any suggestions, please inbox me!
What are animals thinking and feeling: What’s going on inside the brains of animals? Can we know what, or if, they’re thinking and feeling? Carl Safina thinks we can. Using discoveries and anecdotes that span ecology, biology and behavioral science, he weaves together stories of whales, wolves, elephants and albatrosses to argue that just as we think, feel, use tools and express emotions, so too do the other creatures – and minds – that share the Earth with us.
Workings of the adolescent brain: Why do teenagers seem so much more impulsive, so much less self-aware than grown-ups? Cognitive neuroscientist Sarah-Jayne Blakemore compares the prefrontal cortex in adolescents to that of adults, to show us how typically “teenage” behavior is caused by the growing and developing brain.
What hallucinations reveal about our minds: Neurologist and author Oliver Sacks brings our attention to Charles Bonnet syndrome — when visually impaired people experience lucid hallucinations. He describes the experiences of his patients in heartwarming detail and walks us through the biology of this under-reported phenomenon.
What is so special about the human brain: The human brain is puzzling — it is curiously large given the size of our bodies, uses a tremendous amount of energy for its weight and has a bizarrely dense cerebral cortex. But: why? Neuroscientist Suzana Herculano-Houzel puts on her detective’s cap and leads us through this mystery. By making “brain soup,” she arrives at a startling conclusion.
Your brain is more than a bag of chemicals: Modern psychiatric drugs treat the chemistry of the whole brain, but neurobiologist David Anderson has a more nuanced view of how the brain functions. He shares new research that could lead to targeted psychiatric medications — that work better and avoid side effects. How’s he doing it? For a start, by making a bunch of fruit flies angry.
The optimism bias: Are we born to be optimistic, rather than realistic? Tali Sharot shares new research that suggests our brains are wired to look on the bright side — and how that can be both dangerous and beneficial.
What we learn before we are born: Pop quiz: When does learning begin? Answer: Before we are born. Science writer Annie Murphy Paul talks through new research that shows how much we learn in the womb — from the lilt of our native language to our soon-to-be-favorite foods.
oH GOD I LOVE NEUROSCIENCE
The animal feelings one just blew my fucking mind
I need to save these for later
@sixpenceee has taught me more than all of my high school teachers combined
How To Best Prepare For An Interview And Ace It
[This is #6 of Get Your Dream Job Series: How To Prepare For Interviews]
Things I covered in this article:
1. Do Research on the Organization
2. Understand The Position You Are Interviewing For, And The Qualifications Required
3. Review Your Profile and Qualifications
4. Get Some Background Knowledge
5. Prepare Answers For Basic Interview Questions
6. Prepare Questions to Ask the Interviewer
7. Plan What To Wear And What To Bring
Free Checklist Printable
Read the article here for detailed explanations on how to do the above things, and the FREE interview preparation checklist printable!
Want to Read More?
If you want to read more on interviews, here are some of my favorite articles:
Top Interview Tips and Tricks You Need to Know on Students Toolbox
5 Clever Ways to Prepare for a Job Interview on Levo
How to Answer the Most Common Job Interview Questions on Elana Lyn Gross
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I wonder what he is majoring in.
maybe neuroscience.
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There are a few posts going around tumblr that have hundreds of thousands of notes and talk about torrents that you can go to for textbooks.
My advice?
Don’t.
Those are illegal.
I hate to be the stick in the mud here, but yeah, those are illegal.
And seeing as how a lot of you will be logged onto your college server and they can see any website that you go on, I wouldn’t recommend it. You might have your internet privileges revoked. Or face disciplinary actions. Is it worth it?
Besides, a ton of those websites are filled with viruses.
So, you may have saved a few hundred dollars on a textbook but now you need to buy a new computer and are facing consequences from the school.
I know that textbooks are outrageously expensive. And I hate it. But it’s not worth the trouble to try and illegally obtain them.
So, what would I recommend?
Talk to your professor. They might have a few extra textbooks for you to use.
Go to your college library. I worked in the library at my old college for a year and we had an entire shelf of textbooks that students could rent for two hours.
Put up a bulletin board where students can sell their old books and see if someone’s selling the book that you need.
Ask your professor if you can get the an older edition of a book. They’re usually a lot cheaper.
Here are five LEGAL websites that I would recommend:
amazon.com - Not only do they rent books, they also sell used books. I’ve found some really great deals before.
textbookrush.com - Again, they sell used books. I once got a $300 book for $35.
chegg.com - I know a lot of students who use this.
bookbyte.com - I also know a lot of students who use this.
bigwords.com - This website compares prices for books.
15 Questions to Know for COLLEGE INTERVIEWS
Hey! You there! Are you going for a college interview? Yes? Have you prepared? If not, here are some basic questions you should anticipate from your interviewer:
1. Why do you want to attend our school?
2. What can you bring to our campus?
3. Describe yourself in three adjectives.
4. If you could take a gap year, what would you do?
5. How do you define success?
6. What are your strengths/weaknesses?
7. If you could change your school, how would you do it?
8. What do you think about [latest news issue]?
9. Who is your hero? Why?
10. What do you do outside the classroom?
11. What is your favorite book?
12. Does your high school transcript accurately reflect your abilities?
13. What do you want to major in/ Why do you want in to major in [desired major]?
14. If you could change anything about your high school career, what would it be?
15. Why do you want to go to college?
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These are questions I’ve heard before multiple times, but they’re not always the same at every interview. And remember:
Sleep well
Eat breakfast
Arrive on time
And be natural! Getting nervous won’t really help you! Do your best!
How to study/ revise for History!
This is an overview of 8 different methods of revision and studying for history assessments. (It can also be used for other humanities based subjects too.) It is also a basic outline of revision/ study methods, however I shall make more posts on different assessment types and how I do them.
This is based on how I learn. I(Feel free to change them to suit your needs!) If you have any questions, or I have missed a method, please feel free to message or ask me!
1 – The Clock Method.
I can guarantee that next to nobody up until now has heard of this method before, mainly because I made this one up when I was 14 … It’s slightly unconventional and can only work for certain time periods, but this method works wonders for me (and I still use it at university too). I’m quite sad because no one uses this method, so please tell me if you like this or would (or do) use it!! :D
What you need: An analogue/ digital clock… Anything that tells the time. You may also want post-it notes to go around the clock, although I personally don’t do this. When to use: As soon as you have learnt dates, the clock is your trigger. Method: 1- Looking at the clock, tell the time. 2-If it reads, say, 19:15 try and recall all the events and dates for that year (that’s in your syllabus!). So, in 1915 the film ‘Birth of a Nation’ is released; and the British Women’s Institute is founded, etc. 3- Where possible, try and remember entire dates ie. In 1915 on the 1st January X happened… 4- If you have more than one event that you have to remember for that year try and recall all of them as quickly as possible when its ‘year’ comes up. 5- This method is more of a spot-check method. So, when you’re studying for other topics and go to tell the time, use it then. J Advantages: Quick recall. If you keep this method up you’ll find that it’s easier to recall dates quicker, which can be good as the more precise you are in exams, the higher marks you tend to get. You also begin to do this automatically after a while, which I find very handy. Disadvantages: Can only go up to years that end in ~~59.. However I tend to do a running commentary in my head of events after years ending in ~~59.
2 – Word Vomit This method is more-or-less what is says on the tin.
What you need: Pen/ Pencils; Paper. (A timer if you want to test yourself) When to use: Before, during and after studying for a test/ exam/ assessment. Depending on how big your exam is, start 1 month – 1 week before exam(s) (or at the advice of your tutor). Method: 1- With or without timing yourself write as much about the exam topic you are going to answer, and that you can remember. DO NOT LOOK AT YOUR NOTES WHEN DOING THIS! 2-If you have a big topic coming up ie. You’re looking at Russia from 1897-1945, look at things either chronologically so split things up into reasonable chunks, and write about it; or do it thematically. (Chunk things regarding how you’re meant to answer the exam/ assessment where possible.) 3-Try not to learn things thematically when you’re asked to respond to the question(s) chronologically and visa versa. Advantages: Ensures you can cover a lot of material. See your weak points before the exam as you have no notes in front of you when you do this, so you know where to put in extra effort. Disadvantages: Can be frustrating when you can’t remember something.
Word Vomit Part Two / Free Writing: This method can also be used for assessments such as course work/ presentations too if you’re struggling to make a start. Just free write. When to use: During and after the planning stages of writing a plan. Method: Free write your ideas for your assessment and see where they take you, especially if the assessment is stubborn and you don’t know where to start. Write your ideas down and watch them take form into sentences. Advantages: The assessment is finally getting written. Disadvantages: Tends to need heavy editing.
3 – Time Lines
What you need: Paper (I tend to use A3); Pens (coloured); Pencils (coloured); Ruler; Post-its. When to use: Revision for test/ Order events for an assessment. Method: 1- Draw a line across the middle of the paper. The end on the left-hand side is the earliest date of your assessment, the end on the right-hand side should have the latest date needed. 2- Chunk the line into time segments ie. days/ weeks/years/ decades/ centuries – whatever is the most suitable for your needs. 3- If you are a visual learner (like me!): Have 2+ coloured pens/ pencils and assign them a meaning. For example: Dates relating to people = blue; events = red; legislation = green etc. Try not to have more than 10 colours. 4- Depending on the needs of your assessment, also have key quotes around the edge of the timeline. (This way you’re killing two birds with one stone) 5- If you want to, add pictures. Advantages: You can get all the important dates/ time written down; other people can test you on it; looks pretty; able to put it on your wall/ door so you can see it. Disadvantages: Limited space.
4 – Posters
Okay, so with this one, I find that it tends to be up to the nature of the assessment on whether or not I use this method of revision or how I use it. I used them a lot when I did A-Level Law because it helped me learn the practical elements, whilst I use posters now for exams which include source analysis.
What you need: Pens/ pencils (coloured); paper (coloured or plain); ruler When to use: As revision for an assessment. These can either be an on-going project ie. If you’ve got 30 sources to learn for a source analysis so you do them as you learn about the sources; or before assessments. Method: 1- Split subject matter into smaller quantities. I find this method best if done thematically, or if I have split my exam into the chunks in which I know it’s going to appear. 2- Find out all the important information for the test. 3- Fold or segment the piece of paper into reasonable parts for each section. 4- Assign meanings to your colours! Write the information for each section on the paper, use your notes. 5- Write out all the key terms and main points. 6- Try to be concise in your work, but I make one poster per theme / source. 6- Stick them on walls/ cupboards/ doors and test yourself. Advantages: Can be used to test yourself with; able to condense important information. If you write it for another person with limited knowledge on the topic, shows good ability in expressing information. They are great for when you have to apply work ie. For Law, or source analysis. Disadvantages: Upsetting when you run out of space (just stick another piece of paper next to it), or when you try to draw and can’t…
5- Brain Storming/ Mind Maps
Brain Storms/ Mind Maps are so useful. I use these for both revision and for assessments and find them super helpful for organising paragraphs for coursework.
I tend to do one mind map per exam topic, or one mind map for one essay, but this is up to you. When I use mind maps for I only have one colour for all dates/ people/ events etc. whilst my friend gives the centre one colour, the first branch a second colour, the second branch another colour etc.
If you prefer lists over brain storming, write the list. It’s the same concept but a different layout.
What you need: Pens/ Pencils; Paper When to use: Start of writing an assessment; studying for an exam. Method: (You should already have the resources at this point, this is a way to organise your essay plan or research, unless you’re making it whilst doing research) 1- Write the essay question/ subject topic into the middle of the paper and draw a bubble/ box around it. 2- Decide how many branches you need from the mind map, and how much weight they all need. You can either write these subheadings down on a separate piece of paper and write them in when you come to the next point, or give each point an educated guess as to how much room you’ll need. 3- Don’t forget the introduction/ conclusion. 4- Go round filling each branch of the brainstorm – include people of note/ events/ important years/ important works etc. 5- You can also use this as a form of revision too, if you’re using it for essay plans for an exam. Write the question or subject topic in the middle, and then fill out the mind map without looking at your notes. Advantages: Able to organise thoughts; can get in lots of information; add information; Disadvantages: If revising with other people, they may not understand it; can’t incorporate large chunks of text.
6 – Flash Cards
These are one of my favourite forms of revision, because they can fit anywhere and they’re handy for commuting to university. Like mind maps I associate 1 colour per topic/ subject. I keep my colour codes across all revision pieces.
What you need: Flash cards (If you don’t want to buy them/ can’t afford them fold a piece of A4 into 4 and then cut on the folds); pens/ pencils; highlighters; rubber bands (or hair bobbles); treasury tags and a hole puncher (optional). Depending on how you learn best, have different coloured flash cards so you can make better associations. When to use: Between 1-2 months – 1 week before the exam (I say 2 months because I find flash cards exhausting and time consuming to make…) Method: 1- Admire beauty of flash cards. 1- Go through your notes and find suitable headings for the flash cards, and mark which notes should go onto what card. 2- Write notes onto flash cards – use your colour for key points/ dates/ people etc. 3- Test yourself, or get others to test with you. 4- Whilst you’re making your flash cards label them. They will get dropped and you’ll forget what order they go in.. I tend to order mine in the top right corner. The number is what order number the card is, and the letter is the subject. So my first flash card on topic one is ordered 1A, so my 10th card on my 6th exam topic would be 10F. 5- Restart the numbering for each exam; or module. (This one is up to you). 6- If you have more than 26 modules/topics swap the ‘1’ and the ‘A’ round.
- How to use as revision 7- You can self-test or give it to someone to ask you about the material on the card. I find it easier to study with my course friends as they phrase questions about the material a lot better than people who aren’t on the course.
8- You can also use flash cards for essay plans – aim for one flash card for one paragraph. Advantages: Organised notes; portable; effective when used. Disadvantages: Can cost lots of money; notes may only make sense to you. (I tend to write in abbreviations, or put it information that wasn’t taught)
7- Mock Tests
I have changed how I use mock tests over the years. And this is good. Depending on your level depends on how you use them. I have found that questions at university are easier because they’re not trick questions and as long as we bridge the introduction right we can talk about whatever we want (within reason), so I only use mock exams as elaborate essay plans.
Mock exams are best used AFTER or DURING doing other forms of revision. Do not do it before hand because you won’t get very far, unless it’s a multi-choice question… Then I hate you (kidding) because there should be more of those on this side of education…
What you need: Pens/ Pencils; Paper; Mock papers (and answer booklet/ criteria). (Depending on what level, a nice teacher who will mark your mock papers and give constructive criticism) When to use: At university, I tend to use these a week before the exam (because that’s when I start to heavily focus on exams). When I did my GCSE’s and A-Level my teachers did mock exams throughout the year, but I focused on mock exams a month before the actual exam. Method: 1- For your first early mock exams, give yourself extra time and have your notes (or at least an essay plan) For your extra time – if it’s 30 minutes, give yourself 40-45 to complete. If it’s a 45 minute question, give yourself 60 minutes. Then decrease the time as you do more essays. 2- Once you’re feeling confident, take away your notes/ essay plans/ aids (unless you’re allowed them in the exam), and do a couple of mocks. 3- Take 5-10 minutes planning. Even if you don’t get to the end of the exam, if the marker can see your essay plan they may be more lenient. It also saves you repeating yourself when you’re writing, which may detract points.
4- If you don’t want to write out essay after essay, write detailed essay plans on the question, using the same timing method. Start with your notes, so you have a ‘perfect’ essay; then take away your notes and write the essay plan. Advantages: You know your weak points; you know what you’re facing when you enter the exam; you also have a rough idea about how much you can write in the time period given. Disadvantages: Time consuming;
8- With friends/ family/ your plant or pillow or pet I think that this method is great when you know some / most of the topic material as you can see exactly where your strong and weak points are.
What you need: Notes on your topic; a person to speak to; sweets When to use: 1 week before the exam Method: 1- Find someone to talk to. 2- Give them your revision/ study materials. 3- Get them to question you on all the material you’ve written. 4- If you get a question right, have a sweetie. 5- I’ve found that this method works best with people doing the same exam as you as you can discuss things in more depth.
6- With someone or something that can’t speak. 7- Have your material with you 8- Write a brief prompt – what are you going to discuss? 9- Explain and teach them/ it what’s on the exam. 10- Look at notes if you get stuck. Advantages: Teaching other people your material is one of the best ways to learn and retain information.
Disadvantages: Can get very frustrating with people who just read the information when you don’t know an answer rather than prompting you.
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If I complete school for a biology major will Lady Minaj please hug me? I think that’s a fair deal.
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Look at KB coming through
Every time you see this, reblog it. There is always someone in college that will see this.
The basics:
To be safe, you should apply to multiple schools. Most people would recommend at least 5, comprising of two safeties, two matches, and one reach.
Safety: A school you are certain you’ll be accepted to.
Match: A school where most accepted students have similar credentials to you.
Reach: A school where you might not have a GPA or ACT/SAT score as high as most students, but you want to give it a shot anyway.
Where do you find schools to apply to? I recommend Cappex. There, you can put in your GPA and school preferences to find schools you may like.
Visiting schools before you apply is nice, but not necessary if you lack the time/funds to travel. There is a ton of information online about all schools, so make sure you do your research before deciding on your list of schools to apply to.
August-November: Early admission
Most college applications open in August. You can start applying any time after that. Application deadlines vary from school to school, so make sure you’re keeping on top of everything.
How do I send ACT/SAT scores? - Online. They usually cost $12 to send.
What about transcripts? - Depending on your high school, you may send these online as well, or you may have to go to the school registrar to send scores.
What are early decision and early action? Are they different? - Yes; Early decision is a binding agreement that means that if you are accepted to a university, you will enroll. Early action is simply when you apply early to receive an earlier answer about your admission status. Early application dates are usually due between November 15th and December 1st.
October 1st: File FAFSA
Starting in 2016, students can begin to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid on October 1st. This form ensures that you will be considered for financial aid including state and/or federal grants, as well as federal loans. Make sure you file FAFSA as soon as possible.
How to File FAFSA
What is work study? Do I qualify? - Work study is a program for eligible students to work a campus job and receive a grant for participating in work study.
Work Study: A guide
Which schools do I list on the FAFSA? I don’t know where I’m going yet. - When you file FAFSA, you will list every school that you applied to.
I don’t understand how paying for college works. - Here’s a guide about all the different grants, loans, and scholarships available to college students.
December-March: Regular admission
Depending on the university, regular applications are due sometime around March 1st. Make sure you have submitted all of your applications and supplemental materials. Decisions will be out soon!
When applying, you may find that you are waitlisted or deferred. If you are deferred, it doesn’t mean that you have been denied! It just means that the school needs more time to consider your application for one reason or another.
What does it mean to be waitlisted?
April-May: Accept your offer
Hopefully by April you have a good idea of which school you’re going to choose. The deadline for accepting your offer of admission for most schools is May 1st, so make sure you do this by the deadline!
Some other guides that may be helpful during this process:
Apply for scholarships. Here is a guide.
“Should I retake the ACT/SAT before applying to college?”
How to study for the ACT
to high school seniors, and anyone applying to college: as someone who is about to begin their freshman year of college, and who had spent 3.5 years of high school (almost all of it) obsessing over getting into a good school for the prestige and recognition, it isn’t worth it.
pick your school because you love it, pick it because it has programs you like, pick your school because it has the best food in the country, but don’t pick it because you think other people will be impressed. you won’t be happy there if you don’t love something else about it too, and going through life with the sole purpose of trying to create an image of intelligence and status is no way to live, now is it?
pick your school because it makes you happy to be there.
