#study help

[graveyardpages]

study sessions 🤍

[glowettee]

How do I study the subject i dislike? I find it very difficult to even start studying it

⋆｡‧˚ʚ♡ɞ˚‧｡⋆ how to study subjects you actually hate ⋆｡‧˚ʚ♡ɞ˚‧｡⋆

(without losing your mind) ✨

oh sweetie, this question hits so close to home! honestly, we've all been there, staring at a textbook for a subject that makes us want to crawl back into bed and pretend it doesn't exist. the good news? you're definitely not alone in this struggle, and there are actually some really effective ways to make it more manageable 💕

let's be real for a second you don't have to love every subject you study. that's just not realistic, and putting that pressure on yourself only makes things harder. instead, let's just try to focus on building a sustainable approach that ACTUALLY works.

✧･ﾟ: *:･ﾟ✧ my tried-and-true strategies for conquering the subjects we hate ✧･ﾟ: *:･ﾟ✧

⋆ start ridiculously small i know everyone says this, but hear me out, when i say small, i mean really small. can't bring yourself to study for an hour? try 15 minutes. still too much? literally just open your textbook and read one page.

the hardest part is always starting, and once you're in motion, it's so much easier to keep going. i've had study sessions that started with "i'll just organize my notes for 5 minutes" and ended up lasting two hours because the momentum carried me.

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⋆ the "sandwich method" this one changed my life! sandwich your least favorite subject between two things you actually enjoy. maybe that's starting with your favorite subject, then tackling the dreaded one, then ending with something fun like journaling or watching a study vlog.

it makes the whole experience feel more balanced and gives you something to look forward to.

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⋆ find your "why" (even if it's practical) you don't need some deep, passionate reason to study something. sometimes your "why" is just "i need this grade to graduate" or "this is required for my major" and that's completely valid!

write down your reason and put it somewhere visible. on tough days, that reminder can be the push you need to keep going.

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⋆ make it as pleasant as possible if you have to suffer through it, at least make the environment nice! this might mean:

studying in your coziest spot with good lighting

using pens and notebooks that make you happy

having your favorite drink nearby

playing soft background music that helps you focus

these little touches won't make you love the subject, but they can make the experience more bearable.

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⋆ the "teach someone else" trick this sounds counterintuitive when you hate the subject, but explaining concepts to someone else (even if it's just your pet or a plant lol) actually helps things stick in your brain. plus, it shows you what you do and don't understand yet.

you could also try making voice memos explaining concepts to yourself, sometimes hearing it in your own words makes it click. and i know this is a common study tip other usually give, but it's supperrrr helpful for subjects you don't actually like.

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⋆ break it into tiny, specific goals so, instead of "study chemistry for 2 hours" (overwhelming!), try:

"read pages 45-50"

"complete 5 practice problems"

"make flashcards for chapter 3 vocabulary"

specific, small goals feel so much more achievable and give you that satisfying sense of completion.

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⋆ reward yourself consistently and i don't just mean after big milestones! reward yourself for small wins too. finished reading that section you've been avoiding? treat yourself to your favorite snack. completed a practice quiz? watch an episode of your favorite show.

these little rewards help your brain associate studying (even the hard stuff) with positive feelings.

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⋆ study with others when possible even if you're not naturally a group study person, there's something really helpful about shared accountability. find classmates who are also struggling with the subject, you can motivate each other and share the burden.

if in-person isn't possible, online study groups or even just body doubling sessions can work wonders.

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✧･ﾟ: *:･ﾟ✧ gentle reminders for the hard days ✧･ﾟ: *:･ﾟ✧

some days are going to be harder than others, and that's okay. progress isn't always linear, especially with subjects we find challenging or uninteresting.

make sure to remember that you're not trying to become passionate about this subject, you're just trying to get through it successfully. and truly that's enough. you're allowed to dislike things and still do well at them.

the most important thing: be patient with yourself. building new study habits takes time, especially when you're working against your natural preferences. start with one or two of these strategies and see what works for you.

you've got this, love. even when it feels impossible, you're stronger than you think 💕

what's the subject you're currently battling with? i'd love to hear about your experiences in the notes!

⋆｡‧˚ʚ♡ɞ˚‧｡⋆ xoxo, mindy ✨ ⋆｡‧˚ʚ♡ɞ˚‧｡⋆

[academic-vampire]

As I am organizing and writing my thesis, I thought I would share the template I usually follow in order to make my academic writing experience more bearable. I made this myself, learning what worked best for me through (much) trial and error.

I know writing a big paper can feel extremely daunting, but this may be able to help you relax a bit. Once you “fill out” this “template” with all of the information it requires, you’ll realize that all you have to do is write a few paragraphs, weave in some quotes, and you’re good to go! I hope this may be of some benefit to any of you. Good luck with the rest of your semester, darlings! I’m wishing you tons of luck. xx -Jack

How I Organize my Research Papers Before I Write Them:

• Formatting: Headings, pagination, and a (creative) title.

• Thesis: I try to write out a thesis (just one sentence) so I have some foundation to build upon. Usually my theses change or develop as I write—sometimes I change the thesis entirely. Either way, it’s good to at least have some semblance of what you want to write about at the start.

• Organization Outline: I plot out the main topic of each paragraph that way I stay focused while I write. Also that way I can arrange the paragraphs in an order that works most efficiently before I even write the paper. This saves me time instead of trying to blend paragraph topics together in an unnatural way; or not having any idea what some paragraphs should talk about. Here is usually a great place to think up topic sentences you can use later, too!

• Prompt: here is where I type out my prompt for my paper, either given by my professor or one I came up with on my own. I like to keep my prompt closer to the top so I can refer to it throughout my writing to make sure I’m still on the same track.

• Brainstorming: underneath my prompt, I write my initial thoughts—am I arguing? Am I analyzing? What do I want to research? What would make a good idea to focus on? Things like that.

• Research/Academia: After I search through academic and peer reviewed journals, I paste their citation references in this section. That way I can make sure I have enough research (if there is a required minimum), and I can divide my research into categories that I want to address in my paper (so it doesn’t feel too heavy handed in one area only).

• Academic Quotes: I pick out the quotes and research I need to support my thesis here, making sure to organize them in accordance with my citations so I don’t lose track of who wrote what.

• Primary Source Quotes: Here is where I put all of the quotes I think pertain to my thesis from the primary source (book/poem/play/etc). Sometimes I divide the quotes into subcategories, or even color code them, that way I know more smoothly where everything is.

• Works Cited: Finally, I keep a running tally of all of the citations I use so I don’t end up accidentally deleting them (guess how I learned this…ㅜㅜ)

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And that’s it! Now you just have to write! Everything is organized and ready to go. Start as slow as you need, write that first paragraph, sticking to the topic you assigned to it. Take breaks, come back, and re-read it. Save different drafts if you need to, that way you can always go back and salvage whatever you suddenly need. Enjoy the writing process as much as you can. You are contributing to the academic realm of knowledge and ambition, after all!

[indianabonez]

accommodations i’ve had approved as an autistic college student

helloooo today i finally had a meeting with the disability office and have accommodations after 2 years of being in college without them. im autistic and have cptsd/dissociative issues and had a hard time finding what was even available to me to request for accommodations so i wanted to make a list to help anyone else who might be having trouble.

• Priority registration

i get to register for classes earlier each term to make sure i can create schedules that’ll work for my routine

• Extended time on assignments

self explanatory i think? was also offered extended time on tests or a separate room to take them but testing isnt where i struggle

• Flexible attendance

as long as i email beforehand i dont have to stick as strictly to professors attendance policies

• Alternative formats

if i buy a physical textbook i can request the ebook/pdf/audiobook for free to have multiple methods of studying depending on what works for me on a given day

• Note taking

allowed to audio record class and send to a service called messenger pigeon who will give me a transcript of the class and professional notes based on it

• Access to lecture notes

able to access professors lecture notes prior to class/instruction

• Devices

allowed to have phone/ipad/laptop for social buffering and notes in classes that may have policies against electronics

• Flexible participation

no cold calling, option to work alone for group projects/assignments, not required to present in front of class

if anyone has any questions lmk these are just what i have been able to get at my school so far! hope it helps

edit: this is blowing up so fellow autistics, students, language nerds, etc pls be my mutual i want friends lol my dms are also open any time !!

[docbrownstudies]

hey! i just learned that i could get linkedin learning for free through my local library by using my library card! maybe that's common knowledge for some, but it's new information to me! check and see if you can do the same where you live!

[brain-gains]

So , Final update is 12 hr total study today. + all nighter in which i have done - ◑Phy cp 3,7 ◑ English.

Which lead to total doing ☞ Bio cp 9,☞ chem cp 1☞ phy 2 chaps and ☞whole English ina day.

People study 17 hrs and with all nighter I'm doing 12🙂..what a shame. But maybe bcz I'm tired..I did 47 hr study in 4 days literally😑 plz pray that i get 75+ and gift🥹

[corvusherpestidae]

Prayer Before Studying