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11.02.18 || trying to survive functions and chemistry...📖📚
Create shortcut links
I’ve got an anonymous question asking about how to create shortcut links on tumblr. I’m not sure if my answer went through and I think it might be helpful for some of u so I’m going to post it here as well.
You need to go on ur tumblr on ur laptop and clicked edit appearance. Then you go to “edit theme”. It will take u to another page where u can write down links to create shortcuts on ur blog. On that page, go to description and add the link (i put “ before and after the link just not to make it turn into a link when i post this, so u dont actually have to put it when u write down the link).
“<a href="https://yourtumblrwebsite/tagged/yourtagname">yourtagname</a>”
Example: “<a href="https://studywithyam.tumblr.com/tagged/mine">mine</a>”
If you want to change a font color, you can also add a link inside the link I just wrote.
Example: “<a href="https://studywithyam.tumblr.com/tagged/mine"><font color="84ace9">mine</font></a>”
The color u choose needs to be in hex color code and you put the code after “=“ in the link. For example, the color i used is “84ace9”.
I hope this helps:))
04.06.18 || berries and some colorful highlighters will do ♡
Book Recommendations
If you didn’t know, I like reading books. I’d curl up in bed or sit under a tree in the park or sit in the library and get lost in those stories in the book. Some of you might be looking for a book to read or want to try a different genre so I thought I should share some of the books that I read and enjoyed with you guys. (note that I love reading fantasy books so you might find that a lot on the list but there’s some other genres too + some of them were made into a movie but I can tell you that even though the movies are good, the books are much better!)
Fiction
Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan (this series is the first fantasy books I’ve read and it’s one of the best fantasy books out there)
The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare (I cannot describe how much I love this series. It has all the fantasies, adventures, romance and relationships)
The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkein
House of Secrets by Chris Columbus and Ned Vizzini
Scarlet and Ivy by Sophie Cleverly (this one is also a series and it has some mysteries and fantasies to it as well as the relationship of the twins. I really enjoyed reading this, but it might be too childish for some of you)
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho (this book touches the idea of following your dream and life in general and it involves an adventure and magic)
The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel by Michael Scott (this one is a fantasy series and though I’ve only read the first two books, I found it interesting)
Me Before You by JoJo Moyes (I don’t really read romantic books, but this one is one of the sweetest romance. All the emotions and romance are there!)
The Chrysalids by John Wyndham (I’d say this one is somewhat like x-men because it’s about people who are born different from the society and how they are treated)
Lord of the Flies by William Golding (this book is pretty interesting in terms of the theme as it explores a big concept -- civilization and savagery. It’s about a group of boys who got stuck on an island)
A Big Dose of Lucky by Marthe Jocelyn (this one is about a girl’s life -- racial identity and orphanage)
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte (some of you might have heard of this book as it is an old famous British book -- the language is a bit different so it might be harder to understand)
The Girl Who Just Appeared by Jonathan Harvey (this book moves between the past and present. Honestly, I didn’t enjoy the book that much, but if you want to try something new then you should go ahead and read it)
The Good Sister by Jamie Kain (as you can see from the title, it’s about a relationship between three sisters. I found this book in the library and read half of it but I couldn’t find it when I went back so I didn’t get to finish it. However, I found it interesting so if you like this kind of topic, you should try reading it.)
Non-Fiction
Quiet Power by Susan Cain (this one is not a novel, but rather some tips for introverts and for them to better understand themselves. If you’re an introvert like me, you might want to check out this book)
The Real Doctor Will See You Shortly by Matt McCarthy (this book is a biography of a doctor. It gives you an insight of a doctor and is pretty much like Grey’s Anatomy but without the dramas and romance)
The Night Shifts by Brian Goldman (this one is also a biography of a doctor but it focuses on what happens in the emergency room as he is an ER doctor)
So that’s about it. I hope you find one of the books interesting and try reading it. If you have any book recommendations for me, comment down below or message me. Or if you don’t have any, you could just message me and talk about anything. I would love to talk and get to know you guys more:)
02.27.18 || i know i havent been posting a lot of stuff and my blog seems so quiet, so if any of u wanna ask me some questions or dm me, feel free:)) (btw do u want me to post anything like study advice, high school experience, etc ?)
02.23.18 || not a fan of history, but im working on it
01.03.18 || hello 2018, let the game begins
Senior year!! So close to the finish line!! Whether you’re heading to a university, community college, or apprenticeship, hopefully this post will give you a hand and help you to juggle your stressful final year.
College applications
Tips
Visit as many colleges as you can– even if they aren’t your top choice. It’ll give you a better idea of what kind of college you want to go to (in terms of size, location, etc.) and help you understand where you really want to apply.
Keep your applications organized. A spreadsheet, printable calendar, planner, or even a bullet journal page will help you keep track of which essays you’ve written, who’s helped you proofread, and everything else!
Make a schedule and stick to it! If you stay on top of things, there will be far less rushing to write that last essay the night before the deadline.
Write your common application essay early. If you have it done in the summer, it’s one less thing to worry about, and you’ll have plenty more time to edit it, have other people read it, and perfect it.
Keep and file absolutely everything. Pamphlets from college visits? Printed score reports? Drafts of essays? File them all away. You’ll be grateful when you come to make a decision and it’s all right there!
Links
Month-By-Month Applications Guide
Tips for Each Essay Types by @thisnerdsadventures
College Essay Calendar
Applying to a UC by @markiveelle
The 7 Best Tips For College Apps
The 5 Best Apps to Keep College Apps Organized
How to Stay Organized During College Apps
10 Tips for Completing your Applications
Apply for scholarships
Tips
Check out local options. It’s much easier to win a local scholarship since they’re usually relegated to just one school or county, so there a far fewer applicants than the national ones you can find online.
Keep track of ones you’ve applied for. You’ll find a spreadsheet noting the date you applied, the dollar value, the scholarship provider, and whether you won or not absolutely invaluable.
Beware of scholarship scams. Naturally, you’ll be trying to apply for as many as possible, but avoid any that promise money, ask you to pay an entrance fee to apply, or ask for your bank account information.
Use online resources. There are oodles of websites which will match you to scholarships, provide a way to track which ones you’ve applied for, and many even offer their own.
Links
How to Spot Scholarship Scams
Average American Scholarships by @wonderstudying
Scholarship Advice and Databases
The 13 Best Tips for Winning Scholarships
List of Unusual Scholarships
How to Search for Scholarships by @adamparresh
Scholarships 101 by @thisexpedition
Get ready for college
Tips
Develop better study habits. Prepare yourself for your college workload by not letting yourself slack off and instead working on becoming better at studying, working hard, and planning.
Try not to get senioritis! Make sure your scores and college are your number one priority before you try and make it to every single football game this year. Do your homework first!
Do your FAFSA/financial aid homework. You don’t want to be worrying about how to pay for college, so plan it out senior year and get the student aid you need by filling out the FAFSA as soon as it’s available.
Start reading about what college is like. You’ll need to familiarize yourself with details of college life for your applications, too, so doing that reading really kills two birds with one stone!
For anyone heading to community college– try taking a class there this year! It’ll help familiarize you with what you’ll be doing next year, and also give you some weighted credit to boost your GPA.
Links
12th Grade Financial Aid Checklist
How Seniors Can Get Ready for College
Taking Community College Classes in High School
28 College Prep Resources for Senior Year
Senior Year Checklist by @honeyedstudy
Enjoy your last year!
Tips
Spend plenty of time with friends. You won’t get much opportunity to see them beyond this year, so enjoying your time together with the people you know best is a great way to top off your year.
Try something new! Even if you’ve never been to a dance, try going to prom. Get to know your hometown even better before you go away next year, and discover somewhere completely new.
Go to school events. Attend a few football or basketball games, and just enjoy your school spirit to make some memories before you leave.
Enjoy yourself– don’t just focus on college. These are the only days you’ll have as a high school senior, so do your best to make them count. You’ll have years to enjoy college, but high school is running out!
Links
27 Things You Should Do Before Leaving High School
50 Items for Your High School Bucket List
30 Things to Expect in Your Senior Year of High School
20 Ideas for an Unforgettable Senior Year
You’re a Senior! What Now? by @solustudies
09.28.17 || feeling like today is friday lol
Taking textbook notes is a chore. It’s tedious and boring and sometimes challenging, but hopefully these tips will help you improve your skill and shorten the time it takes you to do textbook notes!
Give yourself time: Realistically, you can’t knock out 30 pages of notes in 20 minutes. Take your time with textbook notes so they’re a good studying tool in the future. The general rule is to take how many pages you have to do and multiply it by 5: that’s how many minutes it’ll take you to do the notes.
Also, divide you notes up into manageable chunks to increase your productivity. I am personally a huge fan of using pomodoro timers, and I adjust the intervals for however long I need to.
Skim before you start taking notes: If time is an issue, don’t read your 40 page in depth before even picking up a pen, but make sure you know what you’re reading about by skimming a bit ahead of your notes. Read over section titles, and look at charts, maps, or graphs. Writing and highlighting as you read the chapter for the first time isn’t effective because you don’t know if a sentence will be important or not, so make sure you’re reading a paragraph or section in advance before writing.
Use the format they give you in the book to help take your notes: In a lot of textbooks, there will be a mini outline before the chapter itself that shows all the headings and subheadings. Those will be your guidelines! I find this super helpful because long chapters can be daunting to go into without any structure. If you don’t have one of those, use the headings and subheadings provided for you. If you haven’t already been doing this, it will help you so much.
Read actively: It’s so easy to “read” a textbook without digesting any information, but that is the last thing you want to do. Not only does it make taking notes a million times harder, but you’ll be lost in class discussions because you didn’t understand the reading. To keep from passively reading, highlight, underline, star any important information in the book itself.
Have a color coding system for highlighting or underlining and write down a key somewhere (here’s a few that you can adjust for your needs: x,x)
Use sticky notes or tabs to mark any questions or important points to come back to
Summarize important information and paraphrase: When taking the actual notes, don’t copy down full sentences word for word. Not only does writing full sentences waste a lot of time, it’s not an effective way to learn. If you can paraphrase the information, then you understand it. It’s also easier to study notes which are in your own words instead of textbook academia writing.
Be selective: You shouldn’t be writing down every fact that comes up in your textbook. If a fact ties into the bigger topic and provides evidence, then it’s probably something to keep, but you don’t need every piece of supplemental information (but do make sure you always write down the vocab). Learn your teacher’s testing style to help you decide what to write down. Could this be on the quiz/test? If the answer is yes, make sure you write it down.
Learn to abbreviate: Just like writing full sentences, writing out full words will waste time. Implement some shortenings (make sure to use ones that you’ll understand later!) into your notes. Some common ones are: b/c=because, gov=government, w/o=without, and here’s a great list of a ton of examples of abbreviations and shortenings.
Answer margin and review questions: A lot of textbooks have margin questions on every page or so that sum up what’s really important about that information. Make sure not to skip them because they’re really helpful for understanding. Write them down and answer them clearly in your notes. Most textbooks also have review questions after the chapter that check for reading comprehension, so make sure to answer those because they’ll show you if you really understood the chapter.
Don’t skip over visual sources: Maps, diagrams, illustrations, charts, and any other visuals in textbooks are so helpful. If you’re a visual learner, these things will be so essential to you and how you understand what you’re reading. Charts, tables, and diagrams sometimes also summarize information, so if you’re a visual learner it might benefit you to copy those down instead of writing it out.
Add visuals if it’ll help you: As said above, copying down charts, tables, illustrations, or diagrams can be super helpful for visual learners. They’re clear and concise, so pay attention to them.
Write your notes in a way that’s effective and makes sense to you: Mindmaps, Cornell notes, or plain outline notes are all really good forms of notetaking. Find which one works best for you to understand them and which one is most effective for your class, and use it (stuff on mindmaps and cornell notes).
Combine your class and textbook notes: If you rewrite your class notes, add in information you think is relevant from your textbook notes. Mark anything both your book and teacher said were important–you don’t want to forget any of that. If you don’t rewrite class notes, then put stars next to anything repeated.
09.14.17 || tomorrow’s friday:)) survived the second week of school
Tumblr Resources to Get You Through the School Year!
Hi guys!! Thank you all so much for your support!!! Happy 250 (EDIT: I SPENT A DAY ON THIS AND NOW IM PAST 300) and hope you all have a great start to the month! The community is more welcoming with all of you - I haven’t faced negativity from anyone at all. None of these are my posts - but they’ve helped me out a lot. With that said - let’s get started:
For bujos/planners:
This is one of my side blogs, and has tons of inspiration for weekly and monthly spreads, as well as a few aesthetic ideas and how to start one. I update this constantly.
How to start a studyblr - Studyblrs with creative fields
Lighting (for photos)
Study spreads
Planning your month
Printables (the same as some used down there but in a different category):
Weekly printable
To - do printable
Cornell Notes printable
Back to school printables
Daily Planner @theorganisedstudent
Weekly Planner II @theorganisedstudent
Essay Planner @theorganisedstudent
Assignment Planner @theorganisedstudent
Assignment Tracker
Novel Notes
Plot Diagrams
Correction Sheets
Grid & lined paper
Weekly schedule for studying
Printables masterpost
Exam printable & how to use it
2018 Calender set (by my QUEEN @emmastudies)
For students:
Exams & Studying:
Exam revision guide
How to beat different types of procrastination
How to deal with a crappy teacher (this has to do with studying ig)
Study tips!! (its a masterpost)
Exam Printable & How to Use it
Exam & Homework tips
Coping with hell i mean exams i mean hell
A cool studying outline to try
This is my favorite thing and it’s when to use certain remembering techniques
Correction Sheets
Memorization tips for different learners
Weekly study schedule
More sites to use in normal studying routines
How to study smarter and not harder
Study smarter II
Exam printable & how to use it
Self discipline
Study methods
Hoe tips for school and studying
Studying masterpoint
Tips and tricks to studying
Study tip - so easy
How to stay organized to study
Note - Taking:
Lecture notes
How i set up flash cards (these are nice to study from but be determined to finish setting them up)
Nifty highlighting idea (this post is so old)
Highlighting idea that i actually use
How to take Cornell Notes
Cornell style notes printable (gridded)
Notebook paper (grid & lined)
Tips for pretty notes!!
How to take notes
Notes for different classes
Life, man & general school stuff:
Back - to -school guide
Things I learned as a college freshman
Get ORGANIZED
Textbooks are expensive so here’s some free ones…
Tips for working students that sound extra but may work for u ily don’t overwork urselves
Masterpost for motivation and stuff
Get ur life together again bc haha i stay organized for like a day anyway
School supplies that u should have just to stay minimal
Grad school tips
Organization masterpost
Productive afterschool routine
30 websites to kill boredom
Back to school masterpost
Get confident in presentations
Overcome procrastination
Succeeding in school masterpost
For bad days
For bad days II
A GOOD MASTERPOST for getting ur life together
General school tips
Free online courses
GOOD POWERPOINT TIPS
Sites to learns stuff
More learning stuff sites
Dealing with a trashy class
Study resources masterpost
Summer Productivity
Summer life tips
PLEASE READ THIS THIS IS SUCH AN IMPORTANT MASTERPOST
Honest guide to college
University tips
SCHOOL MINDSET
What to do on Sundays
Back to school masterpost
Useful things for going back to school
How to clean your house
Cute self care tips!
More self care tips
Plant care tips!
English:
A handy list of words to fit into ur essays
How to write an article like a journalist
Words to replace over-used words
ESSAY STRUCTURE IDEA this is in bold so u losers don’t miss this bc it’s not just for English u nerds
Get gucci while reading and be an active reader
Get gud reading them academic articles amigo
Words to replace “the author or whatever shows…” bc that is baby writing and i accidentally used that on an essay and i failed so
Novel notes
Plot Diagrams
Reading Lists
Literary techniques (what themes, personifications, metaphors are etc)
Discussing in English
How to top a literature class
Literature class masterpost
Strong/weak verbs
More essay tips!!
MLA format - a how to
ESSAY GRADER.
How to avoid essay cliches
Chemistry (I’m taking chem so i have a few resources aha)
Da terms on exam papers
Chemistry resources masterpost
Cute periodic tables
Study chapters
History/Social Studies
How to write a history paper
AP world history powerpoints masterpost
Math
General tips
Resources
Understanding math masterpost
Test Prep
PSAT I
PSAT II
ACT tips!
100 words for the SATs (start studying early!!)
Thank you so much for the support! I couldn’t have done it without all of you. A simple reblog or like will help others see these tips, and will be very appreciated. I hope these links work - feel free to message me with questions and other links!! A possible part 2 might come out at the end of august, and one for languages!!!
09.05.17 || getting ready for the first day of school (still learning how to make it looks nice lol)
07.12.17 || got some washi tapes and a pencil case:))
06.25.17 || school and exams are finally over. now it’s time to read☺︎
06.24.17 || went to a muji store to buy some stuff today
•0.5 mm retractable smooth ballpoint pen •0.5 mm gel ink ballpoint pen •polycarbonate mechanical pencil •black plastic eraser •recycled paper notebook •afforestation paper double ring notebook
High School Biology
Biology is the coolest thing ever. If you wanna be as cool as Biology (and get good marks) here’s my advice.
Tips
Understand the concepts generally and then learn specific examples. Trying to learn all the small details at once is confusing.
Read the textbook! Before class, read the section you are learning that day. As your teacher discusses that section in class, use sticky notes to add in details that you missed or overlooked and stick them by that part in the the textbook.
Memorize vocab at the start of each unit.
Draw diagrams. Be sure that you are understanding the process as a whole and not just specific steps (everything is connected!) Biology is a visual subject so you will need to be able to visualize and make connections.
Test yourself! Use flashcards or 2 column notes.
When studying anatomy, draw or print off unlabeled images and try labeling the image. Afterwards, cover up the labels with sticky notes and quiz yourself again.
Get friend or relative and teach concepts to them. This will force you to explain concepts in your own words.
Taxonomy can be confusing so make charts to differentiate between the characteristics of each Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, etc. Understand the evolutionary processes that caused the organisms to evolve. For example, make a chart for the basic characteristics of each Phylum. Then, for, say, Phylum Cnidaria make a separate chart, separating it into each Class, comparing things like type of symmetry, nervous system, etc.
Study what you don’t know. There are so many things to know in Biology but, chances are, you know more than you think. Focus on concepts you struggle with (don’t avoid the difficult topics).
Know the basics. Make sure you have a solid understanding of biochemistry and transport across the cell membrane b/c these topics are connected to everything.
Review. Biology is a difficult class to cram for. I (try) to set aside at least 20 minutes each day to review what I’ve learned in class that day. Then on weekends, I spend some time reviewing past units to refresh my knowledge.
Get excited! There are so many different areas of Biology so find one you like! Look at all the life around you. It’s amazing!
Labs + Dissections
Getting over nerves (a.k.a fake it till you make it)
Everyone has different levels of squeamish when it comes to animal dissections. I am one of those people who gets excited for dissections but I know lots of people aren’t. My advice: just do it. As you go into class, tell yourself, “This dissection is going to be awesome. I’ll never get a chance like this again. Think about how cool it will be. I am so ready for this.” Alternatively, name the animal you are dissecting. Sounds morbid, I know, but sometimes humour helps.
Draw clear diagrams.
I am not artistically talented in any way so if I can manage to draw neat pictures so can you. Assuming you read through your lab before you start, make note of which structures you are looking at in particular. When actually sketching the specimen out, make the structures clear and identifiable. Use dotted lines to show structures layered over top one another (most Biology teachers prefer this rather than using different colours to differentiate).
Write a thorough write up.
Answer the questions to the point but don’t leave out any details. Think about the purpose of the lab/dissection and what you learned from it. If you have to make a graph, be sure to include a title, use the entire graph, use a line of best fit, etc.
Resources
Crash Course is a beautiful thing (Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, and Ecology)
Sparknotes has study guides (Cell Structure, Cell Respiration, Cell Reproduction, Molecular Biology, Plants, Microorganisms, Evolution, Animal Behavior)
Also Khan Academy
More helpful videos
Even! More! Resources!
