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[raaven-nerd]

16.04.18 | autumn vibes; fun times 

i’m on my autumn break right now so.. time to kick back and relax. sleep in. watch youtube. meet up with friends. laugh the day away over a cup of tea. blast your favourite songs. just have fun and enjoy the break. :)

and for me, as boring as it might sound, I’m catching up on schoolwork. admittedly, i didn’t do much today, but i’m slowly getting back into some sort of routine after what was a super hectic last couple of weeks. 

so until next time, stay safe, stay strong, and always remember that you are loved <3  

[somnolencex-deactivated20200806]

i only have two classes since i am in my last semester EVER of uni but i’ve been a super busy bee with my internship and my semester group project (+ my part time job)!!! 🐝🐝🐝 im excited to finally graduate but low-key feeling unprepared for post-undergrad life l o l ll l l

[vanesastudies]

How I Use OneNote for University

Hey, all! I thought I’d share how I use OneNote, for any students who might want to use it for school organization. I have used this since the beginning of my university career and have found a method that works for me, after nearly three years.

I provide templates for what I use as .one files that can be imported into OneNote, and you’re free to use & modify them however you wish. 

Semester Calendar Template: Download (.one) / Download (.docx)

Customized Syllabus Template: Download (.one) / Download (.docx)

Cornell Outline Template: Download (.one) / Download (.docx)

+ Outline inspired by How to Use Cornell Cornell Note-Taking Method on OneNote by @strive-for-da-best​

+ How to insert templates + read if you’re on a Mac

(further information in my #OneNote tag)

As a student with learning disabilities, I found that using a computer, rather than writing everything out, is the best method for me to learn. I type up notes in class so as to not worry about keeping up with a professor, handwriting, or neatness. OneNote is my favourite note-taking application for this, because it’s essentially an upgraded version of Word that’s free and syncs automatically across devices. When my computer crashed, I was still able to access my notes online.

OneNote isn’t all typing. You can use it on a tablet or use a drawing tablet, in my case, to handwrite notes for a more natural feel. A very efficient way of taking notes is to import the lectures slides in OneNote and to write directly on them. I found that very useful in math-heavy courses, such as statistics and chemistry. The equation tool, while nifty, isn’t efficient.

By no means whatsoever is this the only way to use OneNote! In fact, I’d recommend you find a way that works for you, because while this may be highly organized, it takes a bit of set-up time and is tailored specifically to my needs. You can use my example as inspiration, but play around with it! The beauty of OneNote is that it can be used in a variety of different ways.

Download OneNote for Windows | Download OneNote for Mac

[helloitsme310-blog]

PSA: You need to save money!

Hello

I save money by buying stocks right away when I get cash. I don’t wait a month, I buy it day of. That way you lock up your money and you don’t spend it.

I use Robinhood app. It’s free and very easy. You type in the stock name then it ask you how many shares you want to buy. Buy it and forget about it for 20 years. (Disclaimer: I’m not getting a kickback from Robinhood. Use any app you like. I don’t have a promo code or anything.)

I buy stocks that pay dividends like BP, T, VOO, MSFT, BX etc.

I also bought some Google and Amazon stock and made over $150 each share. Now which pair of Louboutins did you buy that went up $150 in few months? You get it?

I’m am not a stock trader or broker. Please consult with a professional. My point is stop buying shoes and buy more stocks. I mean shit, doesn’t have to be stocks. Buy real estate, gold coins, silver coins… anything is better then shopping.

Have your guys take you shopping.

Wishing you all the best ❤️

[my-studyblr]

i’m going to reach my goal this year. i’m going to work so fucking hard and make no more shitty excuses. 

[studyblr]

study for your future. study for new opportunities. study for new experiences. study for your purpose. study for yourself.

[studyblr]

soon: comfy sweaters, hot beverages in cups, leaves crunching under your feet, drops of rain against the window, reading your book in bed

[thecoffeedesk]

march 24, 2017 | 4:10 pm | 17/100

notes & reviewer for last week’s chemistry final 🌻🙌🏼 yay it’s summer break!!! looking forward to a productive summer 🌤🌴🌺

[ivystudying]

It’s been a while since I’ve made a post, and I figured that these tips might be extra helpful with exam season approaching. As someone who struggles a lot with procrastination, I do everything I can to fight the urge to put assignments off until the last minute (even though I’m not always successful). 

As always, good luck! (ᵔᴥᵔ)

[zanabism-deactivated20200529]

graduating later than other people means absolutely nothing at all. like you both completed the same requirements and have the same qualifications–why does it matter if you completed it in 5 years and they in 4?? in 6? in 3? you had experiences they didn’t have and they had experiences you didn’t have. relax. take your time if it’s allowable. if that’s what it takes for you to get through your degree and do your best, that’s what you should do. you’re going to succeed. you’re going to be okay. 

[allywut]

A Really Fucking Vulgar Guide to Not Losing Your Shit in College (Condensed Version)

Bitches love to put things into lists. Moreover, bitches love numbered shit. Here’s some numbered shit in list format to help you not suck in higher education. You’re welcome.

1. Go to class. Like 210% serious. I don’t give a shit if you’re a get by on nothing, A+ slacker. You’re fucking paying for this crap so you might as well get the services owed to you. Take your ass to class even if you zone out 99% of the time. You know 1% more than you did when you walked up in there. Congrats, asshole.

2. All that free time you have during your first week of classes? Make it your bitch. Don’t just print the goddamn syllabus and be like all done. No motherfucker. Take a good fucking look at that assignment list. What’s due next week? Yeah, do that shit now bc I know you don’t have anything else to do. Then when you’re coughing up a lung six weeks into the semester and don’t feel like getting your ass up to do that calculus homework, you’ll remember this week. You’ll remember that you’ve been a week ahead this whole damn semester. Pat yourself on the back, ass wipe.

3. Prepare yo self. No seriously. You got notes to print for class? Sure you could be like all those other bitches and just shove them into your backpack, or you could actually /prepare/ for class. I’m talking looking that shit over, identifying key concepts, getting a decent grasp of the material before your ass is even in class. You a STEM major? Yeah, make this kinda shit your life because now class is like one bomb ass group review session. Again, you’re welcome.

4. Snack like a motherfucker, but save that junk food shit for the weekends. From now on, you are a fucking health guru during the week or if you’re a slacker like me, at least on the days you have class. Fruits? Hell yeah. Pack some of those. Mind wandering in class? Snack on some apple slices. Can’t stay awake? Keep eating some almonds or some shit, but don’t be that bitch with the potato chips. Just don’t.

5. Read. Yeah, you heard me. Read and I’m not just talking assigned reading. I bet my left butt cheek that your campus library has /something/ of interest to you. Commuting and don’t want to drive out there? Library databases bro. We’re in the digital age, motherfucker. I’d bet my other butt cheek that the shit you want is in a nice little PDF somewhere. But na man, you thinking maybe you want to go into computer science? Check out computer science books and eat them up bro. You don’t like reading them? Probably not the field for you. You a biology major in your second year? Yeah dumbass. Time to break out the bio books and not the ones your professor is shoving in your face. Amaze your friends and teachers with your out of class knowledge. Be a fucking star.

[tyrantchimera]

6. You remember that syllabus? With all the numbers and homework? Get yourself a paper calendar, put that damn thing somewhere noticeable, and write down all important dates and events. Assignments due? Check. Exams and tests? Check. Classes? Check and checkers. Now step back and proudly watch that Idiot’s Guide To Shit You Need To Get Done nicely laid out in front of you. A visual map of your semester makes everything easier! Brownie points if you can always see next month too, because hot damn now you know when that shit’s coming and can get some shit done a mile ahead of time.

7. Got some time between classes? An hour or more? And it’s not already set aside for lunch? Go look at your assingment calendar you just did in pretty little step 5 and do something inane and stupidly easy for one of them. My favourite thing to do is find a journal article/paper or two for those damn reports and research essays you’re gonna have to eventually do anyways. Is the paper big? Write a small summary on each paper you’ve read on your next break. Literally some stupid tiny paragraph of notes on the thing. Even steal a quote or two and put it in quotations so you know it’s a quote. Write the bitch up as a reference (CMS, APA, etc) the fucker ‘cause hell knows that’s the most annoying part. Suddenly when you need 10+ sources and 5+ pages of writing you’ve already gotten all your sources done, and look! Your shitty little note paragraphs are now beta paragraphs for your essay. You should know by now what that paper is about, so write yourself a summary sentence. Turn that into an intro praragraph, copy and reword it with evidence from the rest of your notes for a conclusion, and bam. You’ve got your beta essay. Edit that shit and done!

[allywut]

These are some bomb ass additions. Reblogging so everyone can see these added tips. Also, to address some of the questions and comments I’ve been getting about this post:

1. There isn’t a written uncondensed version. This is just the shortened version of a three hour talk I had with my friend who was entering college for the first time.

2. I probably won’t write an uncondensed version, but who knows.

3. To all of you who’ve said things along the line of “this post prevented me from dropping out” or “this post saved my semester”, I’m happy it could be helpful and wish you the best in your education. I’m sorry if I don’t get to respond to you individually.

4. Yes, you can ask me specific questions. Depending on how the mood strikes me, I might respond with vulgarity or I’ll respond like the writer I am. I also am not promising that I’ll be able to answer every single question. I’m partial to question that are physics, engineering, or writing related, but I can give general advice. Choose your own adventure.

5. I’m not an academic advisor. These tips work for me and pretty much every student I’ve met, but they might not work for everyone. You have been warned.

[bronzedsugaruk-deactivated20170]

This, this is like …. everything that has got me top of the class this year and more!!! Srgugidtuintfwtexfwawqdx …. for everyone who just wants to get better at uni/college stuff!

[themindmovement]

No one wants to get up at 4am and run when it’s pitch dark, but it has to be done. And the only reason why I do it so early is because I believe that the other guy isn’t doing it and it gives me a little edge.

Mike Tyson (via themindmovement)

[studying-queen-blog]

A friendly reminder

Motivation = Feeling good before you achieve anything

Discipline= Feeling good after achieving your goal

Motivation is candy for the weak soul. Discipline is the fuel that will throttle you to create the life you want.

Don’t wait for motivation, get up, and get shit done!

[busymarina]

15 things I tell myself when I don't want to work/study

1. You are very lucky and privileged to have access to almost unlimited knowledge and you should appreciate that. 

2. Be one of those rare people who step over their insecurities and succeed. 

3. Only 5 minutes. Only today. (Repeat it 5 minutes later and every day). 

4. You will know what to do as soon as you start. Ideas never appear from inactivity. 

5. Make yourself proud. 

6. One hour every day doesn’t feel much but it’s 365 hours a year. You can’t not succeed after so much work. 

7. It’s not supposed to be easy. Nothing good is easy. 

8. If you had a child to look after, you’d make them study because you want them to accomplish something. Don’t you love yourself? 

9. “Everything you want is on the other side of fear” George Adair 

10. Every mistake increases our chance to make progress. 

11. If you give up now, you’ll have to return to this later anyway but from the very beginning. 

12. Let the process be your result. 

13. Every moment you thought your fears would suppress you has become the time you made it. 

14. Maybe you think you can never find something to use your skills and mindset for. But if you continue investing in what matters to you, it will find its way out there. 

15. I allow you to think globally. You have a right to the boldest dream.

[studyblr]

types of students

a. coffeshops, highlighters, little post-it notes, wanting to be perfectly organized b. 2 am, eyebags, stacks of papers, the deadline is in half an hour c. messy bullet journal, messy desk, messy life but still trying d. night: telling yourself how productive you’ll be tomorrow, day: let’s binge watch another netflix series e. buying tons of cute stationery, having only one pen left by the end of the school year f. working really hard to achieve your goals only to be asked why you’re so smart g. ancient libraries, the smell of new textbooks, wanting to acquire all the knowledge h. studying to help people, to save the environment, to change the world

[studyorcry]

04.13.17 | planned out my exam study schedule for my last 2 exams ♥

[studyorcry]

me: sets a perfectly reasonable deadline for myself to accomplish a task

also me: ignores the task, the deadline, myself,