I can’t believe the year is already half over—I know that’s a pretty cliche thing to say but it’s true! Soon enough I’ll be heading off to college in August. . .
I believe it is important to address the other side of studyblr; we all talk about how important mental health is, and should be, in this community. But what we don’t talk about enough is the fact that it’s more clique than anything. By which I mean that certain studyblrs are so big they can seem unreachable; and that can be factored into another issue, the desire to have enough likes and reblogs; we have to have the perfect notes, or there won’t be any other type of notes, if you catch my drift. It’s stigmatic, it’s unfair; some small blogs rely on reblogs from bigger blogs, some rely on posting consistently (or constantly), but the fact remains.
We must change the aesthetic, once and for all, to include the smaller blogs, the dark blogs, the ones that aren’t as actively; it’s a community, not a clique of who has the most stationary or the most followers. Those who have the certain notes that are so admired are wonderful; but not all of us have that time to put into it, and we work just as hard at our academics, at becoming the person we would like to be, as they do.
Studyblr community, love yourselves, even if you don’t have the notes; or the followers. There’s no use beating yourself up about it. We can’t all be big, but what we can do is be proud of our own accomplishments and how we strive towards our own goals. Who cares if your notes don’t get that many reblogs? You made it, and you worked hard on it, and that should be enough.
The lighting sucks because I took this photo at night and my main light is pretty yellow :/
Currently my study space is a desk (found in an alley behind my nana’s house) and an old chair but, hey, it’s cozy and it does the job! The artwork and badges have been collected from years of conventions, a Fall Out Boy concert, and artwork from my best friend. Mostly Homestuck and anime stuff!
Yes, yes, I’m aware none of my stuff matches! A lot of my good supplies are hidden away in my art space or have been lost throughout the last school year. Hopefully I should get some later this month!
(Also, if you’re looking for a good wireless mouse, anything Logitech makes is pretty good + affordable. Officemax had this one on sale for about twelve dollars!)
Listen--I know this post is a little late, but personally I start to lose any semblance of productivity during late June/Early July. Here are some tips that have helped me out so far!
Try to keep a consistant sleep schedule...you don’t have to go to bed at 9 and wake up at 5:30, but don’t wake up at 2pm one day and 6am the next. Try to keep it consistant so that planning is a lot easier
Do your summer assignments...Seriously!! Most of the time, they’re your first grade inputted. You don’t want to start the semester off on the wrong foot, so get up and do those assignments!
Keep reading...It doesn’t even have to be something heavy, it could just be a cutesy YA novel. Anything that keeps you reading is good during the Summer. Personally, I read those romantic YA novels. I know they’re mind-meltingly bad, but they’re my guilty pleasure.
“Tidy space tidy mind”...It pays off to keep your room (or at least study space) clean. Personally, I get really stressed out when I’m trying to study and it’s really messy. So keep your room/desk/study/etc somewhat tidy and you might have an easier time sitting down to read/do an assignment.
Keep filling out your planner...I haven’t fully converted to the planner lifestyle but once I actually get one, I intend on updating it often. It’s good to keep track of what you’re doing throughout the week, even if it isn’t academic.
Keep Writing...I’m not sure if I’m the only one who gets “rusty” at writing, but I sure as hell don’t want my handwriting to get even worse. I write stuff to practice pennmanship. It could be a recipe, a grocery list, or a birthday card, but I make sure I write with a pen on paper pretty often so my handwriting stays neat.
Relax, this is your break, after all...Listen, school is already stressful when you’re in it. There’s no need to add a ton of stress worrying about the next school year in the middle of your break. Of course, take this with a grain of salt since I’m not applying to colleges just yet so I might not know what I’m saying
Hello everyone! So in my time here I haven’t really come across a studyblr challenge other than the great “100 days of productivity” meme which I know is really helping a lot of people! I know there are probably some out there but I decided to contribute too!
However, I know some people struggle with what to post and when, and 100 days is a huge commitment! So I designed this short(er) “30 Day Studyblr Challenge” that anybody can participate in if they want to! The 30 days don’t have to be consecutive because I understand that people are busy and can’t always find time in the day to come on tumblr! So I invite you to take part in this little activity, and please feel free to tag me in your challenge uploads - If I see that I’ve been tagged I’ll check the post out.
Here are your challenge questions:
Day 1: A photo of your supplies
Day 2: A photo of your study space
Day 3: Your favourite motivational quote
Day 4: A photo of your most recent work
Day 5: A photo of your favourite book
Day 6: A photo showing how you relax
Day 7: The best advice anyone’s ever given you
Day 8: A photo of your to-do list
Day 9: A photo of your desk in use
Day 10: Who is your favourite teacher/professor and why?
Day 11: A photoset detailing your routine for the day
Day 12: A photo of your favourite study snack
Day 13: A photo of your textbooks
Day 14: Send your favourite studyblr(s) an uplifting message!
Day 15: A photo of your handwriting
Day 16: What music do you like to listen to whilst studying? If you don’t listen to music while you work, what do you do?
Day 17: Find a new/different study spot to your usual one and snap a photo!
Day 18: A photo of your favourite pen(s) to use
Day 19: A photo of your study space featuring a glass of water. (It’s super important to stay hydrated while you study!)
Day 20: Talk about your favourite fictional character
Day 21: A photo of your diary/planner/journal
Day 22: A photo of your dream school/university
Day 23: A photo of your favourite character from TV (Because it’s important to relax sometimes too)
Day 24: Write the sentence “I can do anything as long as I put my mind to it.” in all of the languages that you speak and take a photo. Tell yourself that every day!
Day 25: A photo of the work/notes you’re most proud of
Day 26: Try out mind-mapping and photograph the end result
Day 27: Try out a printable and take a photo of it in use
Day 28: Try going for a walk before you start studying today. Take a photo of something interesting you see while you’re out.
Day 29: Describe your study technique. Is it different for different subjects?
Day 30: You made it! Reward yourself by doing one of your favourite things to do and snap a photo!
Please don’t forget to tag me in your posts, and/or tag them with #studyblrchallengehayley so that I can make sure I see them!
Hey all! I’ve created a new studyblr so I can keep my personal tumblr away from my studyblr! I really just didn’t want to see a studyblr post and then a shitpost in within five seconds lmao. I’ve reblogged all of my old stuff onto this blog so check it out! :)
My school is doing a production of 1984 in february, and auditions (as of right now) are tomorrow!! I’m so excited to audition and I hope I get in!
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Once I started reading the first chapter, I realized I HAD to annotate it, because so many passages were amazing and relevant to 2019. Plus it’ll be nice to have some context for the production since our director prefers everyone to research whatever we’re doing
Since I’ve been in advanced classes since fourth grade (and testing for them since third—gross) I wanna make a small guide for choosing if they’re right for you!
•THEY LOOK GREAT ON COLLEGE APPLICATIONS BUT…. they’re incredibly stressful. In IB/AP/Honor level classes, the workload is often trippled and expectations are exponentially higher. Don’t overload yourself just because it’ll impress a college board.
•ORGANIZATION IS KEY… Oftentimes (at younger ages) students will be placed in advanced classes because they’re organized. This isn’t always the case, but it helps to have all of your assignments done neatly if you take these classes
•PROCRASTINATION WILL KILL YOU… Sure, a lot of advanced students procrastinate, but that’s because they think they can because they’re “advanced.” Especially if they’ve been in those classes for a long time. Just do your homework immediately, it sounds boring but it’s worth it!
•BE POLITE TO TEACHERS… There’s a good reason smart kids are often “suck-ups” and that’s because they know when to ask for help and how to do it politely. Not only that but being polite makes an amazing first impression, which does wonders in the long run.
•MAKE FRIENDS IN THOSE CLASSES… They’ll probably save your ass. A lot of the times advanced kids form a group to help each other remember deadlines and help with homework. This can minimize your stress.
***hey sorry if this is kinda sucky…i’ve been out of my studyblr groove lmao! i’ve been really sick lately and i’ve been suuuuper busy organizing my schools Stand Up Comedy Club (or S.U.C.C)
Heyo!! Since I SOMEHOW have straight A’s so far, I might as well post how I keep my grades up! :)
• I take comprehensive notes, so for worksheet-type assignments, my answers are just in my notes!
• I pay attention to what answers I miss on assignments and quizzes so when exams come up, I know what I need to study
• I seize any opportunity for extra credit!! Since it’s cold season, my Geometry teacher offered 10 points of extra credit for 2 tissue boxes + some basic math showing we knew how to measure volume/surface area. THIS RAISED MY GRADE FROM A MID LEVEL B TO A MID LEVEL A
•If your teachers accept late work, TURN IN MISSING ASSIGNMENTS!!!! This is such a simple fix but my friends had terrible grades just because of missing assignments
•If you can, keep track of your grades. Most school districts use a website/app to post grades. These usually have your scores on assignments and tests, so you know what scores you’re getting ahead of time!
•Check your damn answers if you can. Most textbooks (math especially) have some of the answers in the back so you can see what questions you missed
•Email your teachers!!! They don’t bite and if you’re polite, you’ll probably get what you need!
*9/16/18
Heyo!! Sorry I’ve been absent lately, I’ve been SUPER sick and just mentally unwell so I’ve been off tumblr for a bit. Hopefully I’ll be way better in the upcoming days (plus i’ve met a boy who makes my heart 💓💓 so i’m suuuper happy)
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