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Other advice posts that may be of interest:
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Active Revision Techniques
How To Do Uni Readings
How to Revise BIG Subjects
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Every single time I say the phrase “I was classically trained in the art of multiple choice tests” everyone in the room who’s not a millennial laughs at my joke while all the other millennials in the room immediately look like they just walked in on a funeral by accident.
teach me please
Why? It has nothing to do with the real world and I’m mad that the school system taught me how to take multiple choice tests rather than write a report for a job or properly research what issues are important when deciding who to vote for in an election. Or like… accurate history. You know. Actual stuff you need to know to be a person.
im currently stuck in the school system and I want cheat codes
Okay, I completely understand wanting to know the actual stuff, I want to know those things too, and those are things im working on learning. but to be able to get to the information that tells me these things I need to survive this hellhole of a system and im bad at tests, which means i dont survive very well.
Okay fine.
Read the entire question twice to look for tricky wording. If you’re allowed to write on it circle or underline words like NOT or EXCEPT or other things your brain might skip over. This will make it less likely you’ll skip over them.
Read all the answers before answering. Sometimes the wrong answers are so stupid you don’t even have to work out the problem or try to remember the thing.
If the entire test is about the same subject (Colonial America for example) answers might be found in previous questions. Like question #6 might ask who wrote Common Sense. You might remember that back in question one it said “In Common Sense by Thomas Paine” and there’s your answer. This happens a lot more often than you’d think.
If you don’t know the answer cross out the answers you know are incorrect. If there are four answers but you know one of them is wrong your odds of guessing right just went up from 25% to 33%. If you can eliminate two answers then you have a 50/50 chance of getting it right.
If you can’t eliminate any answers at all guess C. The placement of correct answers isn’t completely random and C is the answer slightly more often than other answers. If you guess randomly your odds of getting the answer right actually goes down.
Read study guides and take practice tests. Actually read them. Especially if they’re written by the same person who wrote the test you’ll be taking. You’ll be more likely to pick up on their quirks and what kind of trick questions they write if you use the study material. You’ll also know what to study and what to leave.
For sections where there’s a list of words you have to match to definitions read the words first. You’re probably more likely to know the definition of a word then the word that goes with a definition. (or time period or math method or whatever). Answer the ones you know and leave the ones you don’t until you’re completely done with that section. Then look at your remaining words and definitions and match them to the ones that sound the least ridiculous.
Don’t take a test on an empty stomach unless you’re fasting for religious reasons. I don’t care if you haven’t eaten breakfast in twenty years. You’re gonna eat something before you take that test.
Remember that taking multiple choice tests is a skill that not everyone is naturally good at and it’s a skill that means absolutely nothing in the real world. So however you do on this test doesn’t dictate your worth as a person.
As someone who is also classically trained in the art of multiple choice test, I can confirm
Yeah I learned all this shit too. And like while most things public school teaches you is such fucking bullshit, this is actually true.
when sjm had the audacity to tell us she would kill off danika, make us love her, and then actually kill off danika:
i’ve been trying to read more books by poc n i’ve compiled a to read list so i thought i would share :-)
Cane (1923) by Jean Toomer - series of ‘vignettes’ that explore African American experiences & identity in the US [epub] [pdf]
Passing (1929) & Quicksand (1928) by Nella Larsen - exploration of racial & sexual identity of mixed race women. [epub] [pdf]
The Woman of Colour (1808) by anonymous - one of the very few books written by a poc from the Georgian/Regency era [epub] [pdf]
The Confessions of Lady Nijō (1307) by Lady Nijō - an autobiography of a Japanese woman spanning 36 years [i’ve been looking for a link to this forever so if anyone has a link please share 🥺but other than that, try your library]
Flowers in the Mirror (1818) by Li Ruzhen - Chinese fantasy novel with a lot of women [borrow here]
This Earth of Mankind (1980) by Pramoedya Ananta Toer - explores Indonesian life under Dutch colonial rule [epub] [pdf]
No Longer Human (1948) by Osamu Dazai - written in post WWII Japan, so it’s quite dark, about a man who feels alienated from humanity [epub] [pdf]
Brown Girl, Brownstones (1959) - follows Barbadian immigrants in New York [epub]
Season of Migration to the North (1996) by Tayeb Salih - concerned with impact of British colonialism on rural African societies and Sudanese culture & identity [epub] [pdf]
Eva Luna (1987) by Isabelle Allende - about an orphaned storyteller in South America w themes of magical realism [epub] [pdf]
New Year’s resolution ideas for students
Finish all your schoolwork by 11 pm each day
Limit yourself to one cup of coffee a day
Get at least a B in all of your classes (or set goals for individual classes)
Stretch for 10 minutes before bed
Read a book each month for leisure
Get at least 7 hours of sleep every night
Spend less than two hours on social media a day (or some other time limit, depending on where you are now!)
Journal every day
Leave for class 5 minutes earlier than you need to
Listen to podcasts or watch documentaries instead of binging Netflix or watching YouTube
Get at least 1 hour of exercise a week
Only spend money on things you really need (not just things you want)
Finish papers at least a day in advance
Spend 30 minutes a day on self care
Wake up an hour earlier than you currently do every day
What are some of your resolutions (if you have any)? x
hot take: thanos knew about tony from that one planet he visited where everyone worshipped tony as a god, thats why thanos felt threatened by tony cause he tries so damn hard to be seen as god by killing millions and still fails at it but this fucking mortal from Unimportant Rock #23 has a whole fucking alien race worshipping him even though theyve never even seen him
If you think this sounds oddly specific, it’s because it is. As a child, I wasn’t particularly good at any extracurriculars I picked up. The only thing I was really good at was school. I got really good grades and all my teachers loved me, but that created a problem I didn’t realize until I got to the end of secondary school.
All of my self worth was based solely on academic performance. After having to deal with some mental health issues I couldn’t keep up with my previous performance and that took at toll on me . So here’s a list of things that will make you feel accomplished and don’t have anything to do with studying.
1. Cooking: I noticed that cooking at least one meal a week gave me a sense of accomplishment. My go to recipe is pancakes, but you could play around in your kitchen until you find your favorite. If you’re not experienced in the kitchen, start slow and gradually upgrade the difficulty level. I usually make breakfast because I love breakfast food, but this can be made any time.
2. Reading: another very simple thing that made me feel good about myself was getting my tbr pile to shorten. I think all of us have at least one book that’s been gathering dust but we never got around to read it. Well, now it’s a great time to start. You don’t need to read the whole book in one day, just a few pages is fine. Before you realize, the book will be over and you’ll be on your way to the bookshop to hoard more books .
3. Picking Up A New Hobby: I used to dread the idea of picking up a new hobby only to give up two months in because I was too ashamed of being bad at it. After I grew up a little, I realized this is So Not True. I’ve done my fair share of things. Drama club, tap dance, gymnastics, ballet, chess, choir, painting, volleyball... and I sucked in all of them at first. And that’s okay! The only thing I regret doing is quitting because of how bad I thought I was. I recently joined a volleyball team after years of not training and we made 3rd place in our school competition. Most of the times when you think you’re terrible, it’s just your brain being mean. Trust me on this one. And remember: you’re not too old to do anything.
That’s it! If you have any questions about how I managed to leave my academic slump just send me an ask/message about it and don’t be afraid to try new things!
“Learn to say “no” without explaining yourself.”
— (via purplebuddhaquotes)
Things I wish I already knew going to University
Here are some reminders to myself. Hopefully, they are also helpful to some freshmen or anyone who’s curious:
1. University is not school.
You can’t shilly-shally around, take your sweet time and expect to just roll with it. Trust me, you will be in for a rude awakening. Find a goddamn studying method early in and stick with it. Flashcards and quizlets, whatever works for you. The deadlines and exams will draw closer faster than you think they will.
2. Your profs are not decoration.
Ask. Questions. Seriously. And go to office hours if you have any particular problem to resolve. Make use of that time. A lot of them will actually be thankful anyone is showing up. Against popular belief, professors indeed do make a mental note of a lot of their students. Don’t be one of those 20 people standing infront of their office for the first time a week before the exam.
3. Get as much work as possible done until noon.
It’s 12 and you have already studied for three and a half hours? Amazing. Look, I know, I am not a morning person either. But at least try it out. Get your sleep schedule in check. It will feel so much better than to procrastinate until evening and then you HAVE to do it anyway.
4. If you can explain it, you have understood it.
Done studying? Bet you’re not. Try explaining yourself the material loudly like teaching it to a clueless person. Or get yourself a study buddy and explain your subjects to each other. It’s even better if you don’t have the same majors. If you are able to explain the topic and have the other person understand it, you actually know the topic. If not, you now know where the shoe pinches. It’s also great practice!
5. You may feel a bit lonely at first.
Okay, I don’t want to scare anyone. I did find a lot of friends. Especially at first, everyone is your friend. Because everyone is scared of missing the boat and feeling left out. There will be so many people around you. Still – or maybe that’s the reason – you will probably feel a bit lonely at first. I want to tell you that this is normal. It’s because everyone is still a stranger to you and maybe you’ve just moved out! Maybe you are far away from home for the very first time. I’ve struggled with this. That’s fine! Everything will be fine. You will feel at home eventually.
I hope everyone is doing well. Take care! :)
focus on YOUR studies. YOUR grades. YOUR hobbies. YOUR job. YOUR life.
Comparing yourself to others can not only cause a distraction, but also damage your mental health.
it did damage mine so here’s a PSA to all my followers and anyone reading this: ONLY COMPARE YOURSELF TO YOUR VERSION OF YESTERDAY.
don’t even look sideways at your friends/companions/classmates. it’s going to tear your morale down and make you miserable. i lived almost a year diminishing my successes only because i wasn’t anything compared to my friend. it RUINED my mental health, self esteem and my self doubt sky rocketed.
so please please please do not compare to others!! you do you babe :)
this is me pretending to do homework when im really scrolling through tumblr while taking random quizzes like how much common sense do you have which i dont need to take cause i probably have none
nice self burn now where do you get those stupid quizzes cause i need something to distract me from my research paper
im in class and i productively gathered my fave quizzes for you instead of listening to my professor ramble about machine learning
How much common sense do you actually have?** (i got 8/11)
Take this vision test and we’ll guess what color your eyes are
These 18 questions will tell you what dog breed you’re compatible with**
Your choice of words will determine what age you belong to
We can guess your soulmate’s name based on these questions about your exes
What nationality are you according to your personality?**
Can we guess where you actually live?
Most Americans can’t score 10/12 on this state geography test. Can you?
Only 1% of people can name these everyday things** (i got 8/18)
Can we guess where you grew up based on your taste in snacks?
Take this test to see how you’ll most likely die**
**my favorites
picks rihanna just in case
I’m literally in the library pretending to do homework right now… oops
what college did you end up picking?
uchicago!
ahh congratulations! i’m a rising sophomore at yale it would have been great to see you there but you’re going to do great things at uchicago they’re lucky to have you!! 💕
The ABCDE Method: Accomplish Tasks more Efficiently
I recently came across the ABCDE method that’s similar to what I do to stay productive each day: instead of lumping up all your tasks, sort them into categories and tackle each of them differently. Here’s an outline of the method. Hope it helps :)
listen to me: you DO NOT always need to give it your 100%. you really do not. because let’s be honest, you’re human and you’re simply not always going to be able to. there are days when you can only give it your 80%. or your 50%, or heck, even your 10%. and THAT IS OKAY. only skimming one paragraph, only solving one equation, only memorizing 5 words is better than not doing anything because you have this idea in your head that things are only worth doing when you can give what you consider to be your 100%. 10% is better than 0% and some days that is all you can give. it will still add up, and you will still succeed, i promise.
04.15.18 Sorry for the long hiatus! March was really busy with non-school related things, now that its exam season I have lots more to post ~ (Also determined to be more active on ig!!)
Send a space thing for questions
Planets: Life
Mercury: What’s your full name?
Venus: What’s your first language?
Earth: Where’s your home?
Mars: What’s your sexuality?
Jupiter: Do you have any siblings?
Saturn: Any pets?
Uranus: What’s your hobby?
Neptune: When’s your birthday?
Pluto: What time is it right now where you are?
Moon: What are you currently studying/hope to study?
Stars: Experiences
Sun: Have you ever had alcohol?
Sirius: Have you ever failed a class?
Rigel: Have you ever gone on a rollercoaster?
Deneb: Have you ever been out of your home country?
Arcturus: Have you cried out of something other than sadness?
Betelgeuse: What’s something you can never forget about?
Aldebaran: What’s something you care desperately about?
Canopus: Have you ever broken a bone?
Bellatrix: Have you ever been forced to lie/keep a secret?
Alphard: Have you ever lost a friend?
Vega: What’s something you’ve done that you wish you hadn’t?
Constellations: Favourites
Centaurus: Favourite holiday?
Orion: Favourite month?
Cassiopeia: Favourite book?
Delphinus: Favourite study?
Hercules: Favourite instrument?
Gemini: Favourite song?
Pegasus: Favourite place to be?
Libra: Favourite colour?
Phoenix: Favourite thing to wear?
Aries: Favourite movie?
Cygnus: Favourite weather?
Hydra: Favourite sound?
Galaxies: Love/Friends
Milky Way: Who’s your oldest friend?
Andromeda: Do you consider yourself social?
Black Eye Galaxy: Do you believe in love at first sight?
Cartwheel Galaxy: When was your first kiss?
Cigar Galaxy: How’s your flirting skills?
Comet Galaxy: Have you ever had to leave a relationship because someone changed too much?
Pinwheel Galaxy: Would you date the last person you talked to?
Sombrero Galaxy: Do you have a crush right now?
Bode’s Galaxy: Have you ever had a secret admirer?
Sunflower Galaxy: Would you date/make friends with someone out of pity?
Tadpole Galaxy: Would you deny a relationship/friendship?
Whirlpool Galaxy: Have you ever cried over a breakup?
Other stuff: Wishes
Comet: What’s your big dream?
Asteroid: What does your dream life look like?
Meteor: What’s something you wish you could tell, but can’t?
Nebula: If you could undo one thing in your life, what would it be?
Shooting Star: If you could bring back one thing, what would it be?
Pulsar: What do you hope to do in the next 10 years?
Supernova: What’s one thing you want to do before you die?
Quasar: If you could spend the rest of your life with only one person, who would it be?
Wormhole: What’s something you wish would happen, but know won’t?
Black Hole: What’s the last thing you want to see?
bringing this back bc why not? :) ask me anything!
Hey :) for the ask thing 42 & 49
hi! thanks for asking!!
42. i generally take a lot of notes because i have a habit of forgetting things. i’m a visual learner so before a test, i’ll rewrite key concepts/short version of my notes as a study guide. i’ll remember the color of the concepts then remember the concept itself.
49. i’m a first year in college so i generally have 3-4 hours of classes each day. it depends but i’ll spend maybe 1-2 more hours each day doing homework or other assignments, but i should spend more time studying if i’m being honest with myself.
i hope this helped! ❤️
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