Study Blerd

Hi study buddies! I’m just a black nerd, studying Molecular Biology. I hope you find this content enjoyable! ✨ Please use they/them pronouns when referring to me, thank you!

[studyblerd]

I haven’t been on here for a few months, but that’s typical of a studyblr blog lol. Anyway, I’ve been doing more research based classes this semester and I thought I’d share!

These pictures are from my Biotechnology lab where we’re working with bone cells (osteoblasts) from mice. The cells on the left were infected with a plasmid that turns the cells green under fluorescent light!

Probably doesn’t sound or look appealing, but I’m having a blast this semester. Thanks for reading!

[studyblerd]

I made this post six year ago, two weeks before Covid hit. I had to spend the rest of the semester online and couldn't work on these cells anymore.

Little did I know that this exact class would be the catalyst for me getting to where I am in my career today. I have the honor of calling being an actual scientist! My job is flying me all the way to China next month, where I'll be training and advancing my skills even further.

I am beyond grateful for the professor that gave me a chance. She told me to sign up for the class bc she saw my eagerness For learning and application.

I'm looking back on this post and really reflecting on what I have accomplished from undergrad, through grad school, and being in the biotech industry. I really did that shit! :')

[braebraethefool]

I did it y’all!!!!! Graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology w/ a concentration in Molecular Biology and a minor in Chemistry! Thank you so much to those that have been with me on this journey since the beginning and have helped me along the way. It took me ten years, but I did it nonetheless. Now on to get my third degree! 🎓✨

[braebraethefool]

just got a letter saying I made the Dean List for last semester :’)

[jet-bradley]

Can I just say uhh for any prospective freshmen out there

Good god don't go to a university as a freshman if you're going to be online anyways just go to community college

[intellectys]

Here’s some weapons for your essay writing arsenal!

Hemingway Editor Calmly Writer  The Most Dangerous Writing App Purdue O.W.L. One Look Thesaurus JSTOR Google Scholar

Reply with your favourite or other great websites I didn’t include!

[notebookist]

some nights it's just me and my milk tea against the world

[braebraethefool]

this semester has been unfulfilling as most of it was online, but online learning has allowed me to maintain an A in all my classes which has never happened for me before. the self-paced structure that lets me to work ahead on assignments really helps with my executive dysfunction. there are days/weeks when i can’t muster up motivation to do work, and by doing my work early, i don’t have to carelessly finish or miss assignments.

i wish most of my classes were like this during my academic career. the system of giving only a week (or sometimes even two days) to complete assignments really just isn’t something that works best for people that have motivation issues.Also taking open-note exams should be mandatory across the board (or at least for cumulative exams). it really eases the stress of testing for those that have testing anxiety

[studyblerd]

not that anyone asked for it, but i made a little video of me in the lab for my  independent research. hopefully i’ll be able to capture better videos later on in the semester so stay tuned !

[hazy-october]

source

Bookstores

[smartspo]

some easy to follow tips on how to organize your digital life for a stress-free experience while trying your best at school! ✨📖

other posts: 

advice on choosing your major

self-studying in three steps

being productive at home

[latenightsushi]

Trying to find a little clarity before the workday starts

[studyblerd]

I haven’t been on here for a few months, but that’s typical of a studyblr blog lol. Anyway, I’ve been doing more research based classes this semester and I thought I’d share!

These pictures are from my Biotechnology lab where we’re working with bone cells (osteoblasts) from mice. The cells on the left were infected with a plasmid that turns the cells green under fluorescent light!

Probably doesn’t sound or look appealing, but I’m having a blast this semester. Thanks for reading!

[choliesnotes]

Black Studyblrs!

Hi! I’m a black university student planning on running a studyblr/bujo side-blog. Is there any other black studyblrs out there? If so, let’s connect!

[yinlotus]

Hello! I’m not a full time studyblr but i do post that type of content sometimes!

Also there’s:

@thewayforward

@blackgrad

@blacklangblr

@studyingwhileblack

@studyblerd

@physiciantobe

@psyduckstudies

[cwote]

YOUR GRADES DO NOT DEFINE YOUR INTELLIGENCE!

[braebraethefool]

Here’s a video of this really pretty reaction we did in organic chemistry ii. It took us two hours to prepare the reagents, but the final product was definitely worth it

[purplebuddhaproject]

“Know that you can start late, look different, be uncertain and still succeed.”

— Misty Copeland (via purplebuddhaquotes)

[lettersfromhav]

college advice from someone who’s been on both sides of it

So I’m finishing up my Ph.D. and preparing to depart for the real world (no, just kidding, I’m going to be in school forever, only in a different capacity) and I thought I’d put together a list of some college tips to share with you all. I graduated with my B.A. in 2012, magna cum laude, with 2 majors, 1 honours thesis, 2 on-campus jobs, and 3 music things. Since then, I’ve gone to grad school and also taught six semesters of first-year seminars. Now I’m going on the job market for teaching positions. All of this means that I’ve seen both sides of the college experience, as a student and as an instructor. There are a lot of great & useful college advice posts going around studyblr this time of here, and I wanted to add my own. I hope it’s useful. So here we go, with a “read more” because it’s long (sorry if you’re on mobile):

academics

find your classrooms ahead of time (profs’ offices too)

figure out how long it will take you to walk between places

figure out where your best seat will be & claim it

say hi to the people next to you, learn their names

take notes in class

take advantage of extra credit

try your best not to fall asleep in class (and if you do fall asleep, apologise to the prof afterwards)

bring your glasses if you need them, don’t be stubborn about it

check out the library, wander in the stacks, talk to the librarians

figure out how & where to print

buy used books/textbooks, or rent them, but be careful with ebooks (some profs don’t allow them)

plan breaks into your class schedule, or block everything together, whichever works best for you

work out the pros & cons of 8am classes and/or night classes

plan ahead – have a planner, put things in it, do them

fake deadlines are a thing (write down earlier deadlines, trick yourself into meeting them, bask in satisfaction)

grades won’t be what they were in high school

keep in mind GPA values: a 3.5 will see you graduating with honours

be nice to the departmental administrative staff, thank them for helping you (even with small things)

office hours versus emailing profs: both will get your questions answered (probably) but if you can go and talk in person, do it

profs & TAs are people too, they have lives, they have bad days

if something comes up, talk to your prof, be honest but don’t overshare, just show them you’re trying

on that note, try

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