starstruck.

autistic hs student (senior/yr 13?) & aspiring concept artist running a study blog filled with advice to improve themself and others. learning 日本語! icon by pentip! tracking #lookzialook use "starbits" for 15% off at stationerystoreco! !!

[yournewapartment]

Hello I'm 17 and am being kicked out of my home as soon as I'm 18 I've been trying to prepare my self for this and have estimated 7,350 dollars in my bank account I have no credit and my parents have repeatedly told me we are cutting you off and disowning me how fucked am I? Please any advice would be extremely helpful and very very appreciated

First of all- take a second to breathe. You are in a terrible situation, but you are strong and resilient and you have $7,000 in savings. You WILL get through this! Also you have more money than both my boyfriend and I put together currently, and we rent an apartment with 2 cats. You can do it!

I have a few questions for you-

1. Do you have a job?

2. Do you want to attend a university?

3. Are you opposed to living with roommates?

4. Do you have transportation?

[yournewapartment]

My Parents Are Forcing Me To Move Out- What Can I Do?

I get a lot of questions about this. Here are some steps that you can take while still living in your parents house, steps that will help you work towards getting a place of your own. Stay strong! You’ll get through this.

1. Important Documents. Get as many of your important documents (social security card, birth certificate, tax forms, etc) as possible while you’re still living with your parents. You will need this information when you move out, and it may be harder for you to get these documents after you’ve moved out.

2. Get a job. If you’re still in school, limit yourself to a part-time job that can become a full-time job when you finish your education. You can’t save up money if you don’t have a job, and this will just force you to be dependent on your parents financially. 

3. Get transportation. Get yourself a mode of transportation that does not rely on your parents. Biking, walking, and using public transportation are all ways that you can get where you need to be without their help. You cannot rely on any car that’s in their name (even if they call it “your” car). I’ve had multiple friends dealing with difficult parents have their cars taken away from them in an attempt to further control their lives. 

4. Start saving money. Even if this just means saving $100 every two weeks, this is still a great start! 

5. Separate bank account. Speaking of saving money, get yourself a bank account that your parents don’t have access to. A friend of mine tried to move out of her home and her parents literally moved all her money into their account because they had joint access. If you cannot get a separate bank account, start saving money in cash in a good hiding spot.

6. Start paying for your own devices. You do not want your parents to be able to threaten to take your phone away if they don’t like the choices you’re making. You should also change any passwords on devices that your parents may know.

7. Utilize resources that get you out of the house. There are lots of spaces that you can hang out after school for free, including public parks and libraries. Join clubs and volunteer your time if you can’t stand being home.

8. File as independent on your taxes. We’re a while away from tax season, but remember to file as independent on your taxes. This means that your parents can no longer claim you as a dependent and will no longer receive a tax break from the government for housing you. What it means for you, is that you will no longer be considered part of their tax bracket. This means you’ll have a better chance at applying for financial aid, health insurance, car insurance, etc.

9. Involve your college. If you’re looking to go to university sometime in the future but are afraid you can’t afford it, find out if your college has any programs for independent students. Many SUNY schools have what is called the EOP Program and the Independent Student Program, which will pay for your college tuition based off your independent tax status. You cannot rely entirely on FAFSA to pay for your tuition! Talk to a school counselor and find out what is offered. PS: Many of these programs are first-semester admit only, so take that into consideration.

10. Keep your housing search a secret. I hate to generalize with parenting, but if your parents are threatening to throw you out or are forcing you to move out, it’s probably not a good idea to let them know that you’re going to move out. Oddly enough, two of my friends who have been in this very same situation got ready to move out of their respective homes, only to have their parents freak out. Even if your parents are saying that they’re going to force you to move out, they may not believe that you actually can and will do it. They may try to stop you or use emotional tactics to control you and keep you home. When you do move out- do not under any circumstance tell them your address.

11. Build your support system. Tell as many trustworthy people as you can what is happening, so that they can be there to support you during this time. You’ll have places to crash in if you need to, so your parent’s house isn’t your only option. I would try to tell at least one “Adult” in your life- a teacher, a counselor, your employer, etc. Obviously you don’t want them talking to your parents, but they may be able to offer support and confidence. 

12. Decide on an apartment budget. Decide what you can afford, based off of how much money you’re making. Find out if any of your friends are going to get their own place, and see if you can find a roommate. This will save you so much money and headache in the long run. If you can’t find a roommate and can’t afford an apartment, look into renting a room in a house or shared space.

13. Learn some life skills. Cooking, cleaning, sewing, basic repair, car maintenance, laundry, etc are all useful skills that you will need when you move out. Start mastering them now, and you’ll feel more confident when on your own.

14. Discount stores. Get familiar with shopping for yourself at discount stores. While shopping at the Dollar Store may not be ideal for you, I recommend that you buy all your starter groceries and household supplies there. Off-brand items will save you $$!

15. Make plans for pets. Do not leave your pets at your parent’s house. If you can’t move them into your new place, find a friend who can pet sit until you find a more comfortable situation. Do not let your parents hold your pets over your head as emotional leverage!

16. Be prepared to buy new furniture. Your parents may not allow you to take any furniture with you when you move. Be prepared to spend some money on things like mattresses, tables, cooking supplies, etc. Peruse local yard sales and bargain bins to see if you can scavenge any supplies. Hit up your friends and coworkers to see if they have any furniture/supplies they’re not using. Honestly this is how I got half of the furniture in my apartment.

17. Try to keep it positive. Throughout all of this, please remember that your parents do love you, even if they’re not expressing it in a positive way. Be above toxic behavior and any emotional bullying they may throw your way, and when you do move out try to let them know that you love them and hope they will support you. They may ignore you or refuse to talk to you for some time after you move out, and this is okay. They will eventually get to the point where they miss your contact, and you should be prepared for that opportunity to start fresh. I’ve known people whose relationship with their parents has improved 100% after they move out. Some personalities are just not meant to live together. Give them the time they need to adjust, and be proud of yourself for everything you’ve done!

I hope this helps!

[bitchesgetriches]

This is one of the most important posts on Tumblr.

[boymilk-moved-deactivated201903]

You got body drawing tips? Like sketching it out? Or nah?

1. get a good visualization on what you want the pose to be by scribbling a simple stick figure. it doesnt have to be overly detailed

2. build onto that blueprint with simple cylinders / polygons / things like that. make sure to keep it relatively round and 3D to avoid art looking too flat or stiff

3. build onto it further by applying ur knowledge of basic human anatomy (if anatomy has you confused, i suggest doing studies)

dont be afraid to make it as sketchy as u want before the actual lineart itself. REMEMBER: these are just blueprints. the final product is likely to look a lot different

hope this helps 

[starbitstudies-blog]

sorry my posts have been weird!! schools got me hecked, maybe by the middle of the year I can make a masterpost or something haha

[joiekeery-deactivated20171123]

tag urself as a student

i.d.g.a.f:  goes to school unbothered, doesn’t give a shit about makeup or looking nice, constantly has a water bottle filled, when they’re not taking notes they’re sleeping in class, goes home and actually studies/does homework, bottles up emotions, wants to travel

covfefe: lives their life on coffee and tea, always participates in class discussions, likes to observe, challenges themselves sometimes a little too much, needs more sleep, always trying to make plans to fill up their schedule, likes aesthetics

netflix & procrastinate: honestly wants to do well, gets distracted easily, when they’re focused they get shit done, pulls lots of all nighters, tells everyone ‘im fine’ when not fine, accidentally skips breakfast, loves their friends, gets anxiety over tests and quizzes

pastel: is always organized, loves to journal, actually listens to the teacher, people think they’re always super sweet, wants to visit japan, loves animals, does research for fun, looks over work 948208 times before turning it in, watches horror movies and then regrets it

complaint department: acts like they didn’t have enough time to do homework (they did), blames others for their problems, doesn’t study then cry when they get a bad grade, secretly is very insecure, is always out “sick”, acts better than others for no reason sometimes

chilly child: is very relaxed but knows how to work, is nice to their teachers, tries to avoid half-assing things, loves autumn, likes studying with other people, is very self motivating, tries not to focus on the letter grade but rather how hard they worked, and tbh they’re just tryna enjoy life, 

[regalstudies]

🍂 Autumn Vocab List🍂

🍁 Kanji - Kana - Eng 🍁   

🍁 秋 - あき - autumn 🍁

🍁 紅葉 -  こうよう  - autumn colours / leaves changing red 🍁   

🍁 秋風 -  あきかぜ  - autumn breeze / wind  🍁

🍁 秋水 -  しゅうすい  - clear autumn water  🍁

🍁 秋分 -  しゅうぶん  - autumnal equinox 🍁  

🍁 葉 -  は - leaf  🍁

🍁 落ち葉 -  おち ば - fallen leaves  🍁

🍁 枯れ葉 - か れ は - dead leaves  🍁

🍁 松かさ -  まつ かさ  - pinecones   🍁

🍁 焚き火 -  た き び - bonfire  🍁

🍁  冷たい  -  つめ たい  - chilly  🍁

🍁  安楽  -   あんらく  - cosy/comfort 🍁  

Extra!! 

秋分の日 is Autumn Equinox Day - a public holiday that takes place on the 22nd or 23rd of September!

*I am not a native! please feel free to correct me, or even add on your own words!*

[patchworkstudies]

study snacks for cramming and all-nighters

first of all, the important thing here is that you actually eat. your body is being deprived of rest, and it’s going to need more fuel than usual to keep going. as tempting as it is to eat an entire party sized bag of m&ms in one study session, you’re going to need protein so that your brain and body can function properly

nuts: one of the easiest options out there. plenty of protein, good for you, and effortless to eat. grab a big bowl of them and keep it next to you while studying so you can grab a handful every few minutes

berries or sliced fruit: look, just eating fruits and veggies will make you feel healthy and put together. they have tons of nutrients and taste great. just be careful to not stain your notes with juice!

raw veggies: if you want to go for maximum healthiness, try chopping up a red pepper or cucumber, or getting a bowl of baby carrots or cherry tomatoes. they’re crunchy, satisfying, and taste surprisingly good

eggs: you can make them a thousand different ways, and it takes less than ten minutes to cook and eat them. great source of protein and perfect to scarf down during a study break

if you want something less healthy that still has some nutritional value

peanut butter and nutella: my go-to when i’m in need of something substantial to eat but i just want chocolate. mix about 1/3 of a jar of peanut butter and 1/3 of a jar of nutella in a bowl until they’re evenly blended, and eat the mixture by the spoonful (maybe add in strawberries if you’re feeling healthy)

hot chocolate: hey, at least the milk has a bit of protein in it. needing more protein is a totally valid reason to drink seven cups in one night, but please brush your teeth afterwards

milk and cookies: again, milk. and solid food. be careful to not get drops of milk on your papers! (black tea with milk and sugar is great with cookies too)

and realistically, sometimes you just need to eat crap

ice cream: just dump an entire pint into a bowl, bring it into your room, and eat the whole thing. it’ll make you marginally happier about doing homework

ice cream bars: like ice cream, but they make you feel a little bit more like you’ve got your shit together. same goes for popsicles, and you can buy a ton of them for pretty cheap

hard candies and lollipops: justified by the fact that you’re not looking away from your work every few seconds to get another bite, and sour flavors can keep you awake and feeling lively

chips and salsa: if you’re going to be up all night studying, you might as well make it feel like a bit of a party. bonus points if you make your own fresh salsa

microwave popcorn: heaven on earth, to be honest. it is incredibly salty though, so definitely be sure to have a glass of water or two on hand

have fun snacking, and be careful to not get food all over your notes!!

[rewritign-blog]

At some point during college or university, you’ll probably be asked to write a critical review of a text related to what you’re studying. They aren’t commonly done during high school, and so it will probably be an unfamiliar task to start with. Here’s one approach to writing a critical review that I’ve used which has been very successful for me, and hopefully it can help you too!

What is a critical review?

Essentially, a critical review is a summary and evaluation of a journal article, chapter, or book. While critical usually gives a negative connotation, your review doesn’t necessarily need to attack the author’s view point, rather you question the information and opinions they present in an analytical manner, and assess how effective their argument is.

Get to know the text

Start by getting a broad understanding of the text. Skim read it by looking at chapter titles, headings, introduction, opening sentences of paragraphs, any tables, graphics, or diagrams, and the conclusion.

Briefly outline the author’s aim and their main points. You’ll come back to this when assessing how well they have argued their point!

Read the entire text. With the author’s aims and main points in mind, read the entire text and note what evidence they use to support their points, how convincing their reasoning is, how they deal with opposing arguments, how the text is structured and styled, etc. I like to use a physical copy of the text so I can highlight and annotate important parts!

Get to know the author! While not always necessary, getting to know the author, their area of specialisation, and if they associate with a specific approach to the subject can help you better review the text.

Read widely around the topic

So you’ve read the text you’re reviewing and have a good understanding of its content and how the author has argued their point, but how does it fit into the wider literature? Does the author hold a more mainstream view of the subject, or are they more radical in their thinking, presenting a view in opposition to other academics? 

Look at their references. Did they cite another academic who holds a contrary opinion? Their work may be worth reading to assess what the author of the text you’re reviewing may have intentionally left out!

Read reviews of the author you’re reviewing. As students, we’re not always as fully aware of a topic as other academics who specialise in the area are. If you’re able to find reviews written by other academics on the author you’re reviewing, they may be able to highlight areas of further research for you to investigate!

Read completely different views of the topic! My most recent critical review was from the a social historian. To gain a broader perspective of the topic, I read interpretations from Marxists, to Revisionists, and other social historians. These different interpretations of the same event allowed me to assess each argument and form my own conclusions based upon how convincing the interpretation was argued.

Read the works of prominent academics in a field. They often inform other academics and help develop approaches to a topic. Note, however, that prominence doesn’t mean their argument is perfect!

Structure and content

Not every critical review will have the same structure, but I tend to follow a similar skeleton structure outlined below.

Introduction - identify the author, the title of the text, and when it was published. Briefly explain the main findings of your review and the key ideas.

Summary - to give the reader an understanding of the text, you need to provide a summary. Pull out the author’s main points and conclusions. Don’t give a lengthy narrative description of the text, focus on the author’s argument. This shouldn’t be more than one or two paragraphs!

Critique - this is the core of your review and will be the bulk of your essay. Here are a few things to think about when writing it

Identify the text’s strengths and weaknesses. You can do this by comparing it to other texts on a similar topic

Does the author present a particular approach to the topic?

How do they consider alternative approaches?

How do they use evidence to support their claims?

Does the text structure and style affect your understanding?

Has anything been left out intentionally? 

Support your review with examples from within the text!

Conclusion - restate your overall opinion of the text. Discuss how it fits within the broader scope of literature on the topic and how useful it is. You could even suggest possible improvements and suggestions for further investigation!

I hope this is helpful, and good luck with any critical reviews you have to write! My inbox is open for any questions you might have!

Other essay writing masterposts:

how to write conclusions how to structure essays how to reduce your word count understanding the question how to write a killer unprepared text essay

[studyingsobrb]

How you’ll make it this year

Self love is moisturizing your body, from head to toe. Self love is walking with a straight posture. Self love is making dinner for yourself. Self love is reading books. Self love is working out. Self love is studying. Self love is resting. Self love is drinking water. Self love is writing in your journal. Self love is doing your hobby. Self love is hugging your own body. Self love is brushing your pet. Self love is smiling at the world. Self love is not letting tough situations bring you down. Self love is accepting your sadness. 

This is what you will base your year on.

1. You have to choose positivity. No one enjoys a course with a boring teacher, walking to school in the rain, failing a class. So what do you do, to survive those “horrible, annoying things”? You accept that it is what is is, you put on a smile, you tell yourself that the class is interesting and that this will be your favorite subject, that the rain is cosy, that you are excited to prove yourself wrong and ACE the course this time. I bet you can look at your life right now and find a million things to be bummed out about, if you choose to proceed with my advice, you also have a billion things to be happy about. Once you truly see this, when people around you are being negative, it wont affect you nor bring you down: instead it will make you encourage the other person and make them see things more brightly. 

2. Relax. It doesn’t matter that he doesn’t like you, that she talks about you behind your back, that you see your ex everywhere and you can’t !! deal !! with !! it !! .. Relax, it doesn’t matter. Why? You’re in school for a small period of time, you’ll go through changes, there will be drama, heartbreak. However, when it’s all over, you’ll probably never see these people again, or at least not have a relationship with them. So why bother spending so much time and/or energy thinking about them? The people that litterly spends THEIR time talking bullshit about you? Here’s my piece of advice: Shrug, say “I’m fucking amazing”, do you a 100%, study, laugh alot about your situation, because its comical. You’re in school to get a degree, or to just study: SO STUDY YOUR ASS OFF AND DO YOUR HOBBIES AND FORGET ABOUT HIM HER THEM, THEY DON’T KNOW SHIT ABOUT YOU AND THEY’RE TOO SHITTY TO EVER HAVE THE PLEASURE TOO. 

3. When you get home, rest. Watch a movie, do a facemask, read a bit, eat something. Take some “you” time and breathe. Then, after awhile, you can start studying. 

4. Always listen in class, have eye contact, nod along. Try to understand what they are saying, ask if you don’t. 

5. Rely on someone sometimes, try out each others interests, talk about the books you’ve read, be positive together, push each other when you feel like giving up, help each other when things are shitty. You can survive all alone, but sometimes it’s nice to just know that you have someone when you don’t feel like doing life alone. 

[algorhythmn-deactivated20181016]

I think the best piece of advice I have got ever was in my third year of CS, in an algorithms and complexity class. I remember when we went up to the blackboard and someone was stuck in some part of a problem, the professor always told us to take a step back. Literally. So I remember people took a step back (even, sometimes some people returned to their seats to see the whole blackboard) and it seemed, they magically got the answer. In those times I questioned that. How someone who has been stuck in the same problem for a long time, take a step back and then see what’s the problem?

Then, one day, I was in the blackboard and was stuck somewhere, the professor gave me that advice. One step back and I saw the blackboard in a different way. I was able to keep on writing a solution for the problem.

After that, I found it doesn’t need to be a literal step back. It can be going for a walk, drink or eat something, whatever. You know that, if you ever feel stressed and you can keep going on, relax, but you seldom do that. At least, I don’t.

So, today, I was programming something, but it didn’t work. I was 100% sure, I understood what I needed to code, but it wasn’t still working. I decided to brush my teeth and drink water; meanwhile I was summing up what I had done. I rethought the whole problem for a moment, and I got it! I was focused in the details, instead of the whole picture.

[whatareyoureallyafraidof]

[languagessi-deactivated20210423]

Mental health and mental disorders vocabulary in Japanese

Inspired by @la-purpuro​‘s vocabulary list! 精神的健康 [せいしんてきけんこう] - mental health  回復 [かいふく] - recovery 幸福 [こうふく] - happiness 希望 [きぼう] - hope 治療 [ちりょう] - treatment, therapy 療法 [りょうほう] - therapy  心理療法 [しんりりょうほう] - psychotherapy 診断 [しんだん] - diagnosis 薬 [くすり]  - medicine 精神病院 [せいしんびょういん]  - psychiatric hospital 精神科医 [せいしんかい]  - psychiatrist 心理学者 [しんりがくしゃ] - psychologist セラピスト - therapist ソーシャルワーカー - social worker 精神障害 [せいしんしょうがい] - mental disorder 統合失調症 [とうごうしっちょうしょう]  - schizophrenia 妄想性障害 [もうそうせいしょうがい] - delusional disorder 不安障害 [ふあんしょうがい] - anxiety disorder パニック障害 [パニックしょうがい] - panic disorder 社交不安障害 [しゃこうふあんしょうがい] - social anxiety disorder 心的外傷後ストレス障害 [しんてきがいしょうごストレスしょうがい] - post-traumatic stress disorder 気分障害 [きぶんしょうがい] - mood disorder 鬱病 [うつびょう] - depression 季節性情動障害 [きせつせいじょうどうしょうがい] - seasonal affective disorder 双極性障害 [そうきょくせいしょうがい] - bipolar disorder 強迫性障害 [きょうはくせいしょうがい] - obsessive-compulsive disorder パーソナリティ障害 [パーソナリティしょうがい] - personality disorder 解離性同一性障害 [かいりせいどういつせいしょうがい] - dissociative identity disorder, multiple personality disorder 摂食障害 [せっしょくしょうがい] - eating disorder 嗜癖 [しへき] - addiction 恐怖症 [きょうふしょう] - phobia 不安 [ふあん] - anxiety 自傷行為 [じしょうこうい] - self-harm パニック発作 [パニックほっさ] - panic attack 過呼吸 [かこきゅう] - hyperventilation 精神病 [せいしんびょう] - psychosis 孤立 [こりつ] - isolation オーバードース - overdose 自殺 [じさつ] - suicide スティグマ - stigma

[tea-coffee-languages]

There are two forms of sentence structure you can use with prepositions.

topic は something の position(preposition) に　あります・います

something の position に subject が あります・います

[mysmall-studies]

How to express love in French

Je t’aime - I like/(love) you

Je t’adore - I love/(adore) you

Tu es mon grand amour - You are my great love

Je suis fou d’amour - I am madly in love

Je suis amoureux de toi - I am in love with you

Je tiens à toi - I care for you

Ce fût le coup de foudre - It was love at first sight

Il/Elle a eu le coup de foudre - He/She fell in love at first sight

La pomme à ma tarte - The apple to my pie

Edit: Thank you @nechrollomicon, @leplusgrandlivredumonde & @just-a-language-otaku for correcting some mistakes of mine (I am in no way fluent in French, I am only studying because I think it’s fun ^^)

[motivatemycollegelife]

[cancerbiophd]

i think one thing the studyblr community doesn’t talk about enough is how hard it is to do any “self-care” actions while living with strict/abusive parents/guardians. 

like when i was in high school, if i was “caught” watching TV or sitting outside in the sun reading a non-school-required book or even talking on the phone with friends, i’d get yelled and lectured at for “wasting” time and i should get back to studying or practicing violin, or if those were done then “great, why don’t you go do the laundry or cook dinner”. 

i’m not saying i didn’t want to help around the house and whatnot, but i just… wanted to rest. to recuperate. to take a few minutes to myself to stay healthy. and it was so difficult to do that when my mom thought any second i was not studying or practicing violin was a second wasted and it was going to land me unemployed for life (literally her thoughts). and if i told her anything like “hey i don’t think i have the time for this” she’d just go “well so-and-so is taking these classes and doing these extracurriculars and blah blah blah so why can’t you why are you such a failure” etc etc. and wow.. that hurt. 

so even if i did find a chance to rest and relax, i always had that fear and anxiety in the back of my mind that my mom would walk in at any second and start yelling at me. 

but i did find times to truly 100% unwind, such as when she was engaged in a long phone call, or had left the house. so it wasn’t all too hopeless…

but yeah, for those of you out there who can relate and understand the reality of “self-care” isn’t always easy to obtain, i just want to let you know that you’re not alone. i understand telling you this doesn’t do anything to alleviate your situation, but i get you, and what you’re going through is awful, but real, and therefore your feelings are valid. 

and i will also say that it gets better. if you have the opportunity to move out after employment or when you go to college, your life will become more and more your own. so hang in there <3

[studyfiller]

for many students, myself included, classes with a participation requirement can be an unholy nightmare. speaking up in class as an introverted, shy, or anxious student can be really tough, especially when your grade depends on it. so here are some tips i’ve used to overcome some of that difficulty!

know what’s expected

being prepared can really help alleviate stress. read your syllabus carefully to figure out exactly what kind of participation your professor is looking for. maybe you can get some credit from attendance, online discussions, or simply being engaged in class.  even if you can’t find a participation loophole, though, you can go in with the right expectations and come up with some strategies before you even get to class.

be prepared

this is pretty straightforward. don’t let yourself be confused or blindsided by the topic of discussion and you’ll have an easier time speaking up. before class, do the reading, take notes, and come prepared with an idea of one or two things you can bring up. if it helps, you could write down a list of some topics or even script out some comments beforehand. just make sure you understand the topic of discussion (or make a note of what you don’t understand and ask a question about it!)

make a goal

sometimes it can help to treat participation as a quota you have to meet. promise yourself that you’ll raise your hand once every class or twice a week or whatever number will keep you on track grades-wise. then record how you’re progressing and keep yourself accountable! breaking participation down into daily or weekly goals can make it more manageable.

go easy on yourself

sometimes i don’t speak up because i’m afraid i’ll sound dumb or less qualified than other students. impostor syndrome is a killer, but it might be helpful to remember that everybody did the same work and listened to the same lectures - chances are nobody in your class is a secret expert. you don’t have to be a brilliant genius to participate in class! you don’t even always have to be right, tbh! all you have to do is say something.

talk to your professor

if you’re really struggling, tell your professor about it! they might have some suggestions that can help or an alternate assignment you can do. at the very least they’ll know that you’re having a tough time but you still care and are trying your best.

change your outlook

at the end of the day, class discussions are really meant to be a learning experience for you and your classmates. if you treat them as an opportunity to better understand your classwork and to get different perspectives rather than a scary test of your knowledge, it can really help! instead of zoning out or thinking too hard about what you need to say, try really focusing on the discussion. take notes, reference your readings, and listen to what other people are saying. if you can transfer even a little bit of your energy from worrying towards learning, you’ll get more out of the class and maybe lessen the stress.

[determinationandcaffeine]

THIS IS FANTASTIC

[einstetic]

How NOT to study

“I’m going to start studying right after I’ve ______”…you won’t. “Oooh, I’m going to highlight my notes with 49930 different colours to help me retain information” Highlight key words!! “Every one else has these amazing, expensive notebooks, pens and Macbooks. Maybe I need them too to be a good student.” Hint: You don’t “There more I manage to cover during this hour, the more I’ll learn” Remember: Quality NOT quantity “Revision is so unnecessary. I have a good memory and I know I’m going to remember this on the test I have in 2 months”… sorry to break this to you but you probably won’t remember a lot. Go through everything you’ve covered during the last week on the weekend. “Oh boy, I’m so tired. I think I’ll just read this chapter in bed.” Hint: You’ll fall asleep “Okay so I need to study this and this much to get a better grade than _____“ wth nonono. Study for yourself?? “Omg, I didn’t study today. I’m such a failure” You don’t have to study every day. You shouldn’t study every day!! Have at least one day a week when you do nothing school related, your brain needs the rest!   “I didn’t get a ____ in the test. I must be dumb idiot and a complete failure who won’t accomplish anything in life” One grade doesn’t affect your life one bit. “I must study law, medicine or any other STEM subject to be considered a real hardworking student” Hint: Humanities and other subjects are just as hard, okay? “My teacher is bad and that’s why I won’t ever learn this” Take your computer, open google, google the stuff you don’t get. Was it so hard? Don’t blame your teacher for not understanding something. They’re humans and not perfect. Be ambitious and try to teach yourself with the help of your friends, the internet, youtube, library books etc.

[getshitdonetbh]

I can relate 100%, thanks Em for that 🌸