Stacey-Studies

Hey there! My name is Stacey and I'm an engineering student who loves chemistry, space, Y2K style, anything old or dramatic, music, and academia moodboards. I plan to add "day-in-the-life" style blog posts to help motivate myself in my studies. Feel free to message and follow, always looking for more mutuals :)

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Day in the Life (9/21/2025) + Weekend Recap

Hey guys!

Hope everybody had a great weekend.

I've spent the majority of it locked away in my apartment, studying nonstop for my upcoming exams. Whoever decided to schedule the Calc 2, Physics, AND OChem exams all in one week must really hate the students here.

I've been pretty stressed, so I made sure to make some time to hang out with friends, go on a run, and take an everything shower. Don't forget how important it is to take care of your body and mind, especially in times like these.

It can be as simple as lighting your favorite candle, going on a walk for a break, or just laying on the floor listening to a good song after wrapping up a study session. I've personally done all of these and it really helps with maintaining motivation and avoiding burnout.

Anyways, I logged quite a few hours in each subject, though I didn't keep track of the exact amount. I feel pretty good about these exams--hopefully the studying pays off.

I also finished a few assignments and a postlab+prelab.

Good luck to anyone else who's taking exams right now!

[stacey-studies]

Update + Day in the Life (9/18/2025)

Hey everyone!

Sorry I've been MIA for a while, been very sick :(

But now I'm back and better than ever!

I did a full refresh after I got better: cleaned my room, sanitized everything, opened the window, lit candles, washed covers and clothes... Bonus--my room is very relaxing to study in now.

Today I attended my OChem Lab, but missed my 8am. I needed some extra rest (again, don't normally condone skipping, but I've been sick. Take care of yourselves!!) Lab went well, kind of boring but not too bad.

I came home from lab, took a 2 hour nap, and hit the books. I ended up studying for 3 hours, dividing up my time between OChem and Physics. I also planned out the topics I need to study for those two courses and my Calc 2 class. I have three exams next week, so it's important to have a plan.

Hope you all had a productive and wonderful day!

[stacey-studies]

Day in the Life - 9/4/2025

Hii guys! I hope everyone had an amazing day.

Today I had my first ever Organic Chemistry lab session! It was so fun. Very, very intense. You have to be extremely focused, because we work with chemicals that can be deadly.

Weirdly, this type of work is very meditative for me. I think it's because I have to concentrate all my mental energy into one thing, and it leaves no room for stressing about anything else in my life.

I also attended my 8am Physics class, which is always fun.

:)

Andddd I got to work in my lab again for the first time this semester!! I love my university job. I really missed that place.

Total in class time: 4 hours 15 minutes

Today I completed:

1 Calc 2 homework assignment (score of 100%)

Physics Lab Orientation assignment (score of 100%)

Total out of class time: 2 hours

Notes:

Okay, so I definitely could have spent more time on schoolwork. I had to do some traveling, which took time out, and I'm going to be doing some really fun non-academic stuff the next few days. I plan to catch up on Saturday night.

[stacey-studies]

Day in the Life - 9/3/2025

Heyy guys!

Today was pretty relaxed. I attended my 8am, took a big nap from 9:00-12:30 (skipping math class, don't do this, I rarely skip IT WAS A ONE TIME THING) and took most of the rest of the day to catch up on notes and assignments.

Total in class time: 2 hours 5 minutes

Today I completed:

2 assignments for my honors course

2 sets of Calc 2 notes

2 Calc 2 homework assignments (scores of 100% and 90%)

Total out of class time: 5 hours

Notes:

Prior to today, I was very behind on my Calculus 2 notes. I had to switch my schedule around a bit at the beginning of the semester and it threw me off. Though I didn't end up having time for studying other courses, I am now completely caught up in Calculus 2! Tomorrow I will focus more on Organic Chemistry and Physics.