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marie |18| slytherin | study inspo & motivation | coffee |

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Fairy tale inspired ask game

Which item would tempt you most? A golden comb, an embroidered belt or a gleaming red apple?

You know the Faerie Queen is holding her ball at dawn. What dress do you wear to seduce her? (Description or photo)

Are you more the type to cut off your braid and wear an armour to save your princess or the type to give up your royal privileges to run away with your beloved maid?

When picking a suitor, would you test their wit, their intelligence or their kindness? (Bonus: how?)

You’re send out to save your kingdom from a cruel king. The journey will lead you through dangerous woods and unknown lands - what do you pack in your rucksack? Which animals would you ask to aid you on your journey?

What stayed with you most from the fairytales you enjoyed as a child? Can be a quote, a detail, a character, a moral or a whole story ark.

They’re all awful, but - in which castle would you rather be improsoned? A castle filled with your loved ones in deathly slumber and surrounded by rose hedges - a glass castle at the end of the world, threatened by the cruel coldness of sun and moon who hunger for human flesh - a castle with a beautiful garden where every path leads to the same secret chamber dripping in blood? Why?

What poem would a kind-hearted mortal have to recite to entice you into revealing yourself to them?

At the faerie banquet - which food entices you to break the rule of never touching what faeries prepare to eat?

A horrific beast has locked you in their castle. What character trait of theirs would sway you to look beyond that gruesome face and, eventually, make you fall in love?

As part of the Fae folk - What name would you tell mortals if they tried to find out yours?

Would you rather live in the cool-glittering depths of the sea, the fragrant-green meadows or the pine-dark, blackberry-scented woods? Why?

You’re a dragon. What do you hoard?

You’re a witch. What is the first spell you learn?

Which painting best describes what your personal fairytale would look, feel, taste like?

A cruel king asks to marry you. Which three impossible dresses do you ask for in exchange for your hand?

Which magical item would you want to own - A magic mirror, a heart-shaped book or a golden key?

Which would be worse for you - if a loved one got transformed into a fawn and was thus vulnerable and mute, or if a splinter of a devilish mirror fell into their eye and made them cold and unfeeling?

What scent would fill the air to hint that you’re near?

You leave the safety of your family’s home and go brave the dangers and adventures of the world. What do you seek - Love, Self-Fulfillment or Glory?

[welcometoyouredoom]

Free Black History Library

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Please keep boosting this, free knowledge is so important people.

[nudityandnerdery]

Make it a good one, kids.

[adamjk]

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Learning Languages and How to Make it Fun

(gifs not mine, credit to the artist)

How does a child learns? Immersion

So you gotta dive deep

Find songs that you like. You don't have to understand, you just have to enjoy the song.

Listen them at least once a day. The idea is for you to get familiar with the sounds.

Once you have already heard them too many times (without getting tired of them) look for the lyrics. In their native language, not a translation.

If you can read in that language, then try reading them. Print them if you have to or write them down (this is better) and as you listen to the song try to sing.

If there's a word/sentence you like because it sounds pretty, mark it.

If there's a word you don't know how to/can't pronounce, mark it.

For example, I have a journal in which I write Japanesse Kanji that I find beautiful (whether is because of the meaning or the symbol itself is pretty)

Once you are familiar with the song look for a translation.

Check those words you have marked with the translation.

While looking for definitions it's better if you find images (so can have an idea of what that word is) instead of a definition in your language (unless is a long/complicated concept).

Movies, you must watch movies in that language. Better if they are from that country. (It can also be a doubled movie, perhaps you could look for one of your favorites)

Watch them with subtitles (in your language) once or twice. Then watch them again but this time without subtitles or with subtitles of said language. (You already know the plot, so you can still understand what's going on)

If you like to read, look for children literature. It's easy and fun.

Keep reading even if you don't understand a single sh*t. It doesn't matter.

Mark again those words you like, don't know the meaning or can't pronounce.

Write at least one sentence every day. It doesn't have to be right, it doesn't have to be long or poetic, you just gotta write.

If you still don't know much about grammar (enough to formulate a sentence on your own) then write a quote from one of those songs, movies or books you read. Again it doesn't matter if you don't understand what are you writing.

If you already know another language, try to learn the new language with that one. For example, I learn german from english instead of my native language spanish.

Videogames. In my experience this is amazing. You have no idea idea how much I learned english just from games.

You have fun playing, engaged with a story, while constantly hearing the language. You don't even have to pay attention at what they are saying, eventually you'll figure it out. It's very intuitive.

And because games, usually, requires that you spend many hours playing you will have a lot of practice without actually studying.

Some games, if you look on the settings menu, even have other languages instead of english. For example I played Assassin's Creed Brotherhood in italian and french and AsC III in russian and japanese (the voice actors are fantastic).

Seriously, videogames are freaking amazing for learning.

The idea of this, is that you can imitate the learning process a child does, while also having fun and enjoying it. Kids learn by making mistakes, by playing with words and by being constantly surrounded with the language. At first, kids have no idea what they are doing, they just repeat what they see and hear. So it's okay if you don't know what are you doing, take that pressure off. This is not school/college, this is just you trying to learn a culture. So be kind and patient with yourself.

LEARNING SHOULD BE FUN, be creative with your methods and try everything (so you can find what you are comfortable with). It is scientifically proved that if you like what you are studying and having fun it will be 10x easier to assimilate and remember the knowledge you are acquiring.

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100 delights

the other day i was walking around campus listening to music and the little date i took myself on (to the museum which was closed ugh) made me feel a swell of content and i thought i have to feel this happy every single day

of course, this is hard when there are so many stressful things going on in our day-to-day, but i wanted to make it a goal to create a life of delight for myself, where i can everyday enjoy a small one or two things for myself. and to make it a habit, i’ve got to enforce it onto myself, right ? so here’s my list of 100 things i want to do for 100 days so i get into the habit of making my life delightful and meaningful

large goals  (27) O go through all of your things and throw away anything useless and broken O write down 3 qualities about yourself and work on bettering yourself O plan out an exercise schedule and stick to it ! O start using all the new/unused things that you own O try learning a new skill O document memorable events as they happen O periodically deposit money in your back account O try to make the best out of new and strange situations O take care of your skin/hair/body/mind in a holistic practice O work on reversing laziness O correct poor posture O expand your vocabulary O reflect on new knowledge and make it your own O search for what makes you feel most like yourself (your aesthetic) O keep in touch with the elders in your life O regular journaling O don’t dwell on regrets–use them as learning lessons O write out the story of all of your scars O reflect on the last month before the start of the new month O when in pain, try to think about the root of your sorrow O start a travel journal O try to enjoy everything you do O develop a deeper sense of self-awareness O write/draw/create something for every day (end up with 100 of these) O watch 3 criterion collection films O practice self control O come up with new ways to reinvent yourself

small goals  (35) O clean house/room weekly  O plan and go on a day trip O make a pastry/sweet O list out your favourite hobbies and focus on 3 to work on weekly O thoroughly read and take apart 2 novels O meet with an old teacher/professor O watch 2 films out of your genre/time period preference  O make a list of 5 things you want to do every single day (take a walk, etc.) O explore a new stretch of city O meet with an old friend  O take pictures with friends and family O dry flowers  O take time to relax your mind O plan out the week’s workload O change bedsheets every 2 weeks O list out all your favourite movies, artists, books, etc. O memorize meaningful lyrics/poetry/literature O create a playlist full of danceable songs and dance your socks off O spend 5-10 minutes doing something that makes you laugh everyday  O make little things for your friends (care packages, tea bags, etc.) O invite a friend out for catching up every once in a while O go to the movies O film fun moments to look back on O sweep every morning  O check up on friends after periods of silence O document all of the things that make you unique (ambidextrous, twin) O work on your handwriting   O go to community/campus events O pick up after yourself consistently  O fall in love with a new film director’s works O make playlists for all the “old-time” music listened to  O use a planner O embroider O keep your “outing” bag/backpack neat O brush up your knowledge on things you love

must do  (38) O clean out email O take yourself on 3 dates (by yourself) O write a letter to yourself and date it to open years from now  O spend some time drawing  O reverse procrastination  O clean electronic appliances frequently  O drink water regularly  O create a goodreads and become an asset to the literary society  O find your source of motivation O write handwritten letters to a friend or family member  O cut out magazine clippings for journal O find qualities about yourself you like and write them down  O save all files onto a hard drive periodically  O re-watch/read films/shows/books you enjoy thoroughly O write to your favourite authour  O bring friends home O stretch before sleeping and after waking up O initiate conversation  O spend time at the bookstore O make valentines for friends  O talk to friends/family/self about what you learnt today O delete useless apps and files O express gratitude for people who have helped you O enjoy a walk under falling snow with a friend  O use a humidifier at night  O wash your backpack O personalize your area with some of your newer interests O try making new blends of tea O go to a plant shop  O send a package to a friend  O buy socks O use your colour pens  O dance O buy 3 lovely things (affordable expense) O make a tarot card of yourself  O find clippings from books and cut them out O write down dates on everything  O keep your area neat with frequent tidying

(i’m going to be starting this on 26 oct 2019 and will hopefully post my daily activities everyday ! i’m tagging all posts with “100 delights”)

[lovesorbit]

‘choose your last words, this is the last time

cuz you and i, we were born to die ‘

[2ndhome]

February 27, 2017 | 9:15pm

Struggling to stay awake (and not distracted) so that I can study for midterms!

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reading, drinking coffee and marveling at beautiful architecture — a summer well spent.

[ohkimani]

i had a good time. i had a very good time.

[tiredbiostudent]

13.09.19

My developmental biology notes genuinely take 3 hours to write out but it’s fine it’s fine everything’s fine :-)))))))

[initiala]

I hate when people ask me “Why are you so quiet?”

Because I am. That’s how I function.

I don’t ask others “Why are you so noisy? Why do you talk so much?”

It’s rude.

[feministism]

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[adulttalk]

How to Get the Most Out of Your Day: A Time Management Post

1. List out all of your obligations for every day of the week and the times of them. This can be classes, work, gym time, etc.

2. Calculate how much free time in between your obligations. Is it enough to fit in other needs such as studying and homework? What about squeezing in hobbies? Reading a book? Going out with friends? Learning Spanish on the side? Here’s how mine looks

3. If you’re unsatisfied with the amount of free time you have calculated in step two, you have some options.

Wake up earlier: If you’re considering this route, ask yourself if you’ll actually get up earlier. Will you still be getting eight or more hours of sleep? If the answer to either of these questions is no, toss this option out.

Stay up later: Again, are you getting eight or more hours of sleep? No? Not this option either then.

Cut down on your obligations. You can’t cut out school, and you probably can’t cut out work. Anything else is up to you.

Eat into your me time: Think about if you’re giving yourself too much me time. Are you going out while your obligations are being neglected? Maybe so.

Takeaway: Utilize your free time in between your obligations. Have a specific half a day to a day set aside for yourself to do what you enjoy, but keep up with your obligations.

[auroreanchris]

modern disney princess study moods

snow white

apple and cinnamon tea, having the cleanest of clean studying spaces, instrumental covers of pop songs, needs to study on her own for important things but loves organising study groups, makes mind maps and diagrams for all her subjects, studies first thing in the morning as the sun rises, always gets a full night of sleep.

cinderella

likes dressing up even for the most basic of social work study sessions, never without a full pencil case and oversized mug of darjeeling tea, lives on her own away from her step-relatives and loves being able to study in peace, doesn’t do study groups but organises collaborative Google docs and always helps others who don’t get the material (she gets the nickname ‘fairy godmother’ as a result), can’t wait to become a social worker.

aurora

sleeps in late but is ready to go almost immediately, never without a full mug of vanilla coffee, everything is coordinated pink and blue, loves studying out in nature with her notes, listens to lo-fi music and romantic songs from the 1950s to help her relax, has the prettiest studyblr out there for a english literature student, audits fashion classes in her spare time, sketches out dresses when listening to her lectures.

ariel

mulls over what she needs to revise and study in the shower every morning, dreams of life after college, even though she loves her marine biology course, spends time at the marina any chance she gets, sneaks on her father’s yacht to study with the smell and spray of the sea around her, breaks up chunks of studying with swimming in the college pool, has a part time job at the pool to help support her studies.

belle

always overruns her study sessions with exploring new concepts and materials that aren’t on the syllabus but fascinate her anyway, studies with pastries from the local bakery and brings them to study groups, loves studying in coffee shops and cafes, practically lives in the library, never without her glasses, always about the extra credit, is planning on her masters and doctorate in mechanical engineering.

jasmine

needs google calendar to keep on track on everything, has the fanciest stationery, immaculate handwriting, studies with her cat on her feet, drinks only sweet turkish coffee, uses pomodoro technique but with keeping up with the kardashians, takes extra semester courses alongside her business management course.

pocahontas

super motivated environmental sciences student, spends a lot of time studying with the geography and geology students too, uses her studies as a way to advocate for environmental change, herbal tea all the way, covers entire tables in the library with her maps and research, leads live study sessions on facebook live, uses recycled paper notebooks only.

mulan

listens to lectures on her phone while she works out, uses her morning run to work out difficult concepts in her head, drinks only green tea when she studies, but chugs red bull when it hits midnight, uses the library late at night with noise cancelling headphones, listens to power ballads and motivational jams.

tiana

the hardest working student you’ll ever meet, balances work and school really well, takes breaks on her waitressing and barista jobs, dark roast coffee and beignets as study rewards, can survive on three hours sleep, listens to ambient beats and nineties pop to focus, starts internship applications two months early, takes time off when exams are over to just sleep and watch netflix, dreams up ideas for restaurant dishes when she should be rewriting her notes, queen of time management.

rapunzel

notes tend to be speckled with paint, sketches as she listens to psychology lectures, motivating as all heck, listens to guitar music when she studies, likes lemonade to drink alongside her study, hoards books about subjects she’d like to study, her bullet journals feature prominently on her instagram, has highlighters for everything, documents her entire studying process on snapchat.

merida

listens to heavy metal and rock music, never without her massive headphones, uses archery as an analogy for everything in her classes, studies for sports science on her rooftop when things get too loud at home, happier when she’s out in the woods studying, red bull and coffee as study aids, hates studying but does really well in exams.

anna

has no formal organisation method for her notes, super colourful highlighters everywhere, always hits snooze, hot chocolate with cinnamon all year round, amazing at energising people in study groups, queen of the study whatsapp group for their theatre and performance class, has nothing but broadway musicals on her study playlist.

elsa

doesn’t do study groups, but will occasionally study with anna if she needs it, likes her cold press coffee and frozen lattes, uses pastel highlighters exclusively, reads the textbooks from cover to cover and not just the assigned readings, leads the curve for her history and environmental chemistry course, has debussy and saint-saens as her soundtrack for studying.

moana

studies in the early morning, copies everything from her international history and politics classes, loves to revisit her notes in the sunshine or at the beach whenever possible, doesn’t do caffeine but drinks a lot of orange juice and water, volunteers for opportunities with the aged and children any chance she gets, has aims to be a community organisor.

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