Jul 28, 2023
2023 July 28th
been a while (again)! the only thing keeping me from losing my mind while doing practice problems are the little drawings that add a little fun to the usual boring letters and numbers
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2023 July 28th
been a while (again)! the only thing keeping me from losing my mind while doing practice problems are the little drawings that add a little fun to the usual boring letters and numbers
Please hit me with any and all tips for implementing/maintaining structure as an exclusively online student!
I have a little more than two months off before I start my next session, and I’m nervous. I’m an undergrad transitioning from a fairly unstructured earned enrollment path (submit all coursework by the end of the session, no discussion posts/participation component) to a much more traditional program and schedule (weekly due dates, participation, live office hours), and I’ll be enrolled full time.
I struggled with the self-paced nature of my previous courses, so I’m honestly excited for that element— but I also work 30 hours a week, and my previous ability to knock a course out across a few long Saturdays means I haven’t actually figured out yet how to effectively balance work with my academic demands.
I have a dedicated workspace in my house, and I’m fine tuning it to keep it both free of clutter and equipped with everything I need to be productive and successful. But workspace aside, I feel so unprepared. If you’re an online student with solid systems in place, I would love to hear from you!
04.10.2017 // instagram.
hey helena!! I was wondering if u could give me any tips to make studying more enjoyable + more productive? Thanks love!
okay so i have six tips here that help me personally. i hope this helps and best of luck!!!!!
1. GET INSPIRED
follow tons of studyblrs, check out pinterest, look at pictures of cute notes and stuff! if you can afford it, buy stationary that makes you happy. try and use bright colours and creative ways in your studying. i also find those studyblr masterposts super helpful for finding out new ways to revise - and they’re often quite fun too! make revision an enjoyable thing and something that is relaxing instead of stressful.
2. DISCOVER YOUR LEARNING STYLE
there’s this test where you answer a few short questions and it gives you your learning style; visual, kinetic or auditory. it then gives you ideas and links for how to utilise your style the best. personally i’m a visual learner, so i use lots of colours in notes, mind maps and flashcards, but i also use auditory methods like listening to podcasts or videos, and kinetic ways such as acting things out to myself.
3. USE A WIDE RANGE OF REVISION METHODS
kinda like the last one but don’t just rely on reading your textbook and highlighting - your brain will hit autopilot mode. a few of my fav methods are making notes and getting family/friends to test me, making flashcards with questions on, making mindmaps, and teaching other people about the topic. make sure you combine these methods though - for example, i make notes on everything for science, then at the end of each unit i make a mind map briefly summarising everything, which i can then draw off and explain to myself in more depth.
4. MAKE THE MOST OF TECHNOLOGY
honestly technology and the internet are a massive help for students! you can use apps and websites for just about anything ! a few of my fave non subject specific things to use are bbc bitesize, youtube videos, quizlet (a lifesaver tbh), and kahoot if i’m with friends. there are tons of other useful planning and studying apps out there as well which are easy to find.
5. PAST PAPERS
everyone says this and its so, so true. they really do help - not just for studying information but for refreshing your knowledge of exam technique.
6. GET A PLANNING SYSTEM
be it bullet journal or filofax or just a diary - planning your time really helps! close to exam time, also make a revision calendar to decide what exactly to revise when. apps like pomodoro technique and forest can also help you manage your time.
30 Days of Productivity: Day 3/30
It was a longggg day, but I made some shit happen!
took my anthropology final after one last study push— I got a 96!
finally made an appointment to sort out the IUD drama
worked a super productive, drama-free shift
started getting packages from my big order of stuff for the house
journaled for the first time in years
finally located the xTiles manual
The last several weeks have been rough. Mental health is not great right now, work mostly sucks, and I’m still super unsettled/behind the power curve in the new house. But! I finished my class with a B, and I’m on a break from school now until summer. I really wanted to push through and take another class in the second session, but I really need some time to just situate myself, manage my mental health, establish new routines, and rest.
I have a lot to do around the house, and I’m looking forward to doing a LOT of recreational reading in my downtime! I’ve also got a weekend trip with my boyfriend coming up that I’m super excited about.
Lots to plan, lots to do, big chore day tomorrow— but first, relaxing hard for the rest of the night.
2023 Feb 21
it’s been so long but finally understanding how the rankine cycle was so satisfying 🤧 hope everyone’s doing well <3
30 Days of Productivity: Day 1/30
Reviewing for my anthropology midterm after a long, overstimulating day at work. I’ll probably take it tonight; I feel good and I’m ready to be done with it!