#study like x

[mossnotes]

study like sherlock:

- read. read. read. read everything about the topic you can get your hands on. 

- know thy enemy. know the exam papers inside out, know how your teacher grades/words questions, know what they look for, know the content inside out. 

- don’t be afraid to stop and think about your answer. 

- talk aloud/teach someone else. who’s your watson? explain the material to them/use them to bounce ideas off of/use them so you don’t just look like a crazy person talking to yourself (... but talk to yourself anyway)

- look the part. looking put together and being well-dressed can be a big motivator. embrace the pretentiousness, invest in a good suit and long coat, and let the studious vibes flow. 

- be self-serving. don’t try to change yourself for anyone else, especially not when it comes to your studies. don’t neglect your studies, or change the way you work because someone else critiqued it, you know yourself better than anyone. 

[mossnotes]

study like peter parker:

wear flannels and cosy jumpers and leave your hair soft and floppy so that you can be as comfy as possible. have seperate ring-bound notebooks for each of your subjects; don’t be afraid to let your notes be messy, as long as they’re helpful. write down every bit of information and pay attention to your teachers - sometimes a small detail they say in passing can be crucial. know that it’s okay to only have one or two close friends, and make them your brothers. meet them after school to play video games, and help each other with the homework. your desk is piled high with textbooks and pages of notes, trinkets and the walls adorned with posters. put 110% effort into all of your work, but acknowledge that it’s okay if sometimes you can’t if you’ve been busy or the content was particularly difficult.