Hello everybody! Its been a while since I posted something original, but here I am, studying italian while listening to Anna Tsuchiya's Stand by me, let's see if I can keep studying with italian music instead 😅
So, somewhat soon I'll have to repeat my internship because I was a total wreck in the E.R., so I have to do everything again 💔 I'm scared a.f.
In another news, quarantine is still happening because nobody 🙃 is 🙃 staying 🙃 at 🙃 home. Cases are going up and up and hospitals are collapsing...
How is quarantine where you are? Are you still confined at home? 😭
Shocking to say this is my first true post of the year! Acting on my new years resolution tonight with the help of Wigeon that cat: job applications.
My new years resolutions:
Job applications
Learn spanish
See more art
I was made permanent after working as a temp in property marketing and have been working so hard for the past few months. But I dont want to stop the search for my dream role. I'll update this blog with my plans soon!
My name is Stephanie and I’m really excited to become part of the studyblr community. I’m going to start university really soon and the blogs I’ve found the last couple of weeks have made me really excited about it all. I may upload original content, I may just stick to share other blogs’ but what really has made me want to start doing this is how people get together to spread knowledge and good vibes because we all love learning.
I’m really passionate about books (I’m going to study literature), languages (I’ve been learning french on my own for a while now), films, art, music and photography (to mention a few) and I’m hoping I’ll get to meet people with similar interests (and not so similar as well, I’m open to everything!).
Also: I’m from Colombia, so if you could recommend me some hispanic or spanish studyblrs I’ll be forever thankful to you.
I guess that’s it, hope to see you (studying) around!
My name is Dante and I'm a 2nd year university student from the United States. I’ve decided to finally start my own studyblr after lurking for about a year or so haha. I hope that being active on this blog helps me stay on top of things and lets me meet some cool and interesting friends along the way!
some stuff about me---
✧ I’m 18 years old
✧ genderfluid !! I tend to steer towards masculine pronouns but I'm cool with anything tbh :D whatever vibe you get from me is fine
✧ Cancer + INTP + Slytherin (ayeeee)
✧ Fluent in English and Spanish. Tried learning French a while back and failed miserably (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧ but I just might try to pick it back up along with Japanese further down the road
✧ honestly this is MOSTLY a studyblr, but also sort of a personal blog because I am a mess. Will mostly try to post studying tips/self-care/notes/the occasional rant .
✧ a big nerd into anime/manga, comics, netflix, and all kinds of books. My favorite genres are horror/thrillers, action, slice of life, and urban fantasy. Send me some recs any time!
✧ Currently double majoring in health and society/human biology with a certificate in pre-health professions. Also kind of considering a minor in gender and sexuality studies??
on the academic side--
✧ I really love science, it’s the reason I came to college in the first place! Although I'm not a fan of math tbh :/ I’ve always been a hard STEM subjects kinda guy but I've grown to love liberal arts subjects as well! Philosophy, mythology, sociology, and anthropology are right up my alley :D
✧ I started off college on a pre-medical track, but after some academic mishaps on my part (lmao oops (; ω ; ) ) I’m kind of debating whether I should really go to medical school after finishing my bachelor’s, or if I’d be happier pursuing something in the social sciences?? Idk at this point
✧ My research interests are mainly in genetic engineering, epidemiology, social stratification, and the health disparities experienced by minorities in healthcare. So hmu if you ever wanna talk the culture of healthcare in America and all that good stuff *fingerguns*
✧ Not gonna lie, I haven’t been the best student in the past and my academics suffered because of it. I lost a lot of my motivation for school but !! I’m trying really hard to get myself back on track
✧ My current focus is on recovering myself academically as well as improving my mental health
✧ Long-term, I think my career aspirations are still either a physician, a social scientist/researcher, or a college professor?
why the studyblr??--
✧ I enjoy the work ethic a lot of the people in the community have and find it inspiring!
✧ I really need some accountability in my life and I feel like having this blog will help I, the perpetual procrastinator, get my shit together (´• ω •`) somehow.
✧ I really hope to make friends!! :D I love talking to people and learning from others as well. Feel free to talk to me about school, fandoms, anything really !
some extra stuff--
✧ I have a pitbull puppy named Bella that I love more than life itself so I'll probably post about her on here too (lol)
✧ Currently really into my hero academia, mob psycho 100, tokyo ghoul, haikyuu !!, blue exorcist, land of the lustrous, saint for rent, & banana fish. watching the good place, the chilling adventures of Sabrina, and the haunting of hill house
✧ I listen to rock, rap, indie and lo-fi
✧ I use emojis a lot (´｡• ω •｡`) I started using them ironically but, uh (´ ∀ ` *) now I can’t stop haaaaaa
here’s some pretty cool people that inspired me to start this blog!
thank you sm to the amazing @studycocoon for tagging me! you can see her answers here!
RULES: Bold the statements that apply to you, italicize your aspirations, and tag nine people!
AIR: I have small hands • I love the night sky • I watch small animals and birds when I pass them by • I drink herbal tea • I wake to see dawn • The smell of dust is comforting • I’m valued for being wise • I prefer books to music • I meditate • I find joy in learning new truths from the world around me
FIRE: I don’t have straight hair • I like to wear ripped jeans and overalls • I play an organized sport • I love dogs • I am not afraid of adventure • I love to talk to strangers • I always try new foods • I enjoy road trips • Summer is my favorite season • My radio is always playing
WATER: I wear bracelets on my wrists • I love the bustle of the city • I have more than one set of piercings • I read poetry • I love the sound of a thunderstorm • I want to travel the world • I sleep past midnight most days • I love dimly lit diners and fluorescent signs • I rewatch kids’ shows out of nostalgia • I see emotions in colors, not words
EARTH: I wear glasses • I enjoy doing the laundry • I am a vegetarian or vegan • I have an excellent sense of time • My humor is very cheerful • I am a valued advisor to my friends • I believe in true love • I love the chill of mountain air • I’m always listening to music • I am highly trusted by the people in my life
AETHER: I go without makeup in my daily life • I make my own artwork • I keep on track of my tasks and time • I always know true north • I see beauty in everything • I can always smell flowers • I smile at everyone I pass by • I always fear history repeating itself • I have recovered from a mental disorder • I can love unconditionally
this was so fun to do and reflect on! i highly recommend this tag to the following people: @hufflepuffwannabe @studyquill @fiercelittlestudyblr @gloomstudy @dusknotes @moosenotes @hannybstudies @emmastudies @noodledesk
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
ask friends and especially older students for opinions about profs when you're deciding on your classes, but also check things out yourself
if your profs invite you to dinner/coffee/events, show up
unless the prof is not a good person, in which case AVOID and spread the word to your friends
if your friends spread this word to you, believe them
if you end up with a prof that your intuition tells you “no” about, trust that intuition
switch classes, talk to the dept. head, talk to the dean, do whatever you need to do
also document everything (save emails, screenshot things, write it down)
also “confidentiality” might be a lie, even if they tell you that your report is confidential (at my undergrad, only the counseling center & chaplain's offices were truly confidential, and even then only if there was no immediate threat)
the above isn't meant to scare you, just make you aware – statistically, you'll probably meet some people you'll wish you hadn't met, so take care of yourself and know your options
you might change your major a few times and that's ok
if it takes you more than 4 years to graduate, that's ok too
it's not the end of the world if you get a bad grade
it's not the end of the world if you need tutoring
tutoring is awesome & you should take advantage of it, especially if it's free -- campus writing centers are great too
it's not even the end of the world if you have to withdraw from a class, or take a leave of absence
keep at it & you will be fine
food
remember to eat
be nice to the dining hall staff (and all campus staff, especially maintenance/facilities, they are the ones who can help you out)
figure out how to discreetly take food from the dining hall (dry cereal, fruit, a sandwich, not entire pantries please)
keep snacks in your room (and don't eat them all at once)
fruits & vegetables are your friends
you all know this already but stay hydrated
take advantage of free food events on campus (my undergrad had a twitter dedicated to this)
sometimes religious organisations will host them – you can go even if you're not religious, just be polite
find a coffeeshop & be nice to the baristas, tip if you can
but also take it easy on the coffee consumption, you only have one heart
you still have to eat even if you get sick – at least what one of my family members calls the “BRAT diet” (bread, rice, applesauce, tea) until you feel better
if you have allergies, talk to the dining hall staff and explain your situation, ask them for advice & they should be able to help you out
if you feel pressured to diet or lose weight, 1) leave those people, and 2) eat what's right for your body
housing
make a roommate contract (rules for lights on/off, quiet hours, temperature control, guests, cleaning, locked doors, etc.)
don't lose your keys, but also don't wear a lanyard (carabiner inside a backpack pocket is a good plan)
unless lanyards are your thing, in which case, go for it
don't overspend on décor/bedding, go basic & minimal (rooms are small)
figure out how much sleep you need & get it, and try to stick to a routine
bring a padlock or two and some cable, use if it you feel you need to – also, laptop locks are under-rated, get one
bring a mirror, a lamp, and possibly a comfortable desk chair
extension cords with surge protectors are the way to go
if you want to bring a stuffed animal or something just bring it, don't worry about it not being “cool”
bring clothing that makes you feel like yourself when you wear it
get a plant or two and try not to kill it
open floor space creates the illusion of a bigger room
find out how to take out your trash & then actually do it
keep a few basic cleaning supplies in your room (Clorox or Lysol wipes will take care of almost anything in a dorm room, plus maybe a vacuum)
if you have white towels and white sheets, you can wash them together & add a little bleach, they will always look clean
lofted beds look nice but are a pain to change sheets on, just fyi
invest in a mattress topper (I say “invest”; mine was foam and like $20, no need to get super fancy)
if your mattress really is crap, talk to facilities about your options
invest in good headphones (this may actually be an investment)
bring a few favourite non-academic books to keep in your room for when you need a break from school reading
co-ed bathrooms might be a thing, it will be fine
if it's not fine, report it (RA, residence life, campus security) – be safe, kids
shower sandals are your friend – you might also want regular slippers
don't sexile your roommate – that's just rude, it's their room too, they're paying for housing just like you
if you are the one sexiled, have a conversation about it (after the fact, when everyone is clothed again) and lay out the rules
get your RA involved if need be, you have a right to your own room
don't hole up in your room all the time, but also don't be afraid to retreat back to it when you need to
if you have an apartment:
know what the deal is on how/when to pay rent, utilities, etc.; take photos for your security deposit; say hi to your neighbours even if you're not friends; have a basic toolkit; write down the non-emergency numbers for local police & fire and post them on your fridge; learn the system for taking out trash (dumpster, trash tags, etc.); make sure you know parking rules if you have a car; check your mail every day so it doesn't pile up; clean regularly
you will not survive college without a good living situation, so do whatever you need to do to make that happen
life
don't be afraid to do things alone
don't be afraid to fake-date your friends in order to get free stuff (for example, my undergrad had some free “couples” events on Valentine’s Day that a friend & I took advantage of a few times)
keep an eye out for dogs on campus & pet them (unless they're service dogs and hard at work, in which case admire from afar)
get a backpack that's comfortable to wear & can hold what you need
send postcards to your friends at other colleges (getting mail is surprisingly nice)
learn how to do laundry before you go to college
find the gym & use it (if it's free)
find the campus health clinic & use it (especially if it's free or low-cost)
don't leave your things unattended in the library even if it seems safe
learn how to use your local public transportation, if it exists
explore your town/city, bring friends along
bring a bicycle if you can and if your campus isn't entirely hills
if you have a car: wash it from time to time, keep the gas tank at least half full, get a snow shovel and keep it in your trunk (climate depending)
have at least one warm jacket, and one rain jacket (climate depending)
have good shoes, possibly boots – you'll likely be walking a lot
take early morning walks with friends (but be safe about it) and then go to breakfast together
find a playground & use it
go into campus buildings that you otherwise wouldn’t and explore – find new study spaces, cool art, comfortable chairs, who knows what
check out campus museums
join clubs you will actually enjoy, or that have people you want to spend time with
you can quit clubs at any time
you can change your mind any time – show up to an event, don't like it, leave, it's fine
you can also make up things if you need an excuse to leave -- no one will know, you are the master of your own schedule in college
there's something weirdly wonderful about showering at 5pm with the windows open, just saying
if you're queer and want to come out, come out; if not, no pressure
if you do, be careful about who you come out to, and what gets spread on social media -- look out for yourself
also your campus almost certainly has an lgbtq resource center so maybe use it (mine was a subset of the women's center)
if you came out using a term that then stops working for you, you're allowed to change your terms
don't drink too much, look out for your friends, tip $1 per drink, figure out which bar is least sketchy (also most sketchy – and then avoid that one)
the least sketchy bar is possibly going to be the place your profs hang out -- do the casual nod/wave to say hi if you see them, don’t just ignore them, but then get back to your friends
be super careful of what/how much you drink at house parties since you probably don’t know what you’re actually drinking
don't give in to pressure to be sexually active if it's not your thing
if it is your thing, still don't give into pressure, and also use protection every single time
enthusiastic consent is a thing, check in with your partner, make sure you're both good
get to know people in years both above and below yours
save people's numbers, names, birthdays in your phone
take photos with your friends & save them too
listen to your college’s radio station (maybe even DJ for them)
call your parents or family of choice from time to time, or at least text them
watch whatever will fit your mood and don't worry about what anyone thinks: childhood movies, HGTV, YouTube, whatever
in general don't worry so much about what people think, everyone is mostly a mess anyway
so try to be patient with people, and with yourself
survival kit: full water bottle (maybe one with a filter if your tap water is bad), gum or mints, lip balm, a pen, ibuprofen/advil, some cash
do what you want to do, within reason – you're an adult now and can make your own choices, so make good choices and be the person you want to be
I have finally decided to start the 100 days of productivity. Hopefully it will force me to stop procrastinating and use more of my time to be productive.
And let me just say that I love my engineering class.
