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♡ [may 10, 2018] ♡
1/100 days of productivity
*hums into mic* is this thing on? so after failing my genetics course I have to retake it again, yay! currently the anxiety is killing me and I feel like I’m preparing way too much, hoping it will be useful instead of just hindering when I have to take it next week. it’s no shame to fail something, as long as we find the strength to get back to it and kick it’s ass! (also a pep talk for myself, i’m not nervous at all y’all haha)
♡ [may 14, 2018] ♡
3/100 days of productivity
some yummy snacks and a fantastic book I can only recommend. Even though I suck at math I found it really interesting! It’s great if you’re looking for something to motivate you through your math courses, check it out here!
A short summary:
♡ [may 11, 2018] ♡
2/100 days of productivity
the reality of studying - scattered pens and yep, it’s 2am already.
((send help))
Rainy days ft. low quality pictures ft. physics kill me pls
+ I got a tiny lil plant.
Big update!
First of all, thank you everyone who kept my posts alive while I was gone for so long! Thank you thank you thank you! I’m really happy that I can still help people while being absent for 2 months! haha.
And now for the bIG FLASHY NEWS
*drumroll*
I managed to get into Uni abroad, yay! As of November, I am officially studying Biology in Austria!! :)
For the sake of my privacy, I will not share the name of my Uni, the location, or the specific Biology field that I am in for now and I hope you guys understand that! :)
Some of you that have been following me for a while know that I was studying my butt off to get here and I am insanely grateful for the support I got!
But some of you also may know that Germany was my first choice and that because I my TestDaF scores weren’t high enough, I didn’t manage to achieve this goal. But still... I decided to fight on and use what I achieved so far to still go and study abroad in German, which I now managed to do! So take this, and even in the face of failure, try to get yourself up and make the best of your situation!
Some time has passed and I can now safely tell that I am a bit more accustomed to this place! I’m in love with my town and as soon as finals are over, I will be diving into writing more helpful posts for you guys! Trust me, there are many new and interesting things I’ve got to talk about!!
I am also working on my new set of goals for the next year, so expect those milestones to be updated!
Thank you everyone for being such a wonderful community, x
Hey everyone! As you may or may not know - I moved to another country for Uni, yay! I’m currently living in a dorm and since a few weeks have passed by, I think I could give you some of my first impressions and tips on how to survive that period! I’ll be doing a new masterpost in the future solely on LIVING ABROAD (yikes.) but for now I’ll focus just on the ~*college expirience*~
Note: I am describing my experience abroad but I’m certain that many of you that study in a different town will definitely benefit from this post!
Useful apps:
Public transport - okay so wherever you live, your city probably has an app that shows you a map of local bus/tram/train stations. + this for example but you can just enter “(your city) public transport” into the app store and find what you need
Trip advisor - you don’t have to be a tourist to have this. It’s super useful for finding new places to hang out at, find the closest Italian restaurant, etc. [android + iOS]
Wallet - money managing app, super useful, it let’s you set up different accounts - for example your debit card, cash or savings account. This way you get a nice overview on how much you spend and what you spend it on. [android + iOS]
Net Banking - your bank probably has this feature already, so make use of it! Just send an email to your bank assistant and ask about it.
Her - If you are a queer lady like myself, this app can be really useful to meet other queer girls and talk to them and ask for tips how to get around the town if you are not sure how safe it is. You don’t even have to use it as a dating app, there’s an option to say you are in a relationship. [android + iOS]
Tinder - Okay so I know Tinder has a pretty bad rep, but honestly, I’ve met some pretty cool locals on here in a first couple of weeks who stayed friends with me. I didn’t know anyone and this was a really quick way to get to know more people and practice the language while I’m at home! Just make your intentions clear to them and please, stay safe! [android + iOS]
HelloTalk - I’ve talked about this in my german masterpost under the useful apps section so check it out! [android + iOS]
Dictionary - Can’t think of a word but you’re too lazy to google it? Just make sure to install an offline version so you don’t have to always waste your data plan!
Geocaching - A really fun real world treasure hunt (basically pokemon go but more fun). You are given locations all around the town and have to find hidden logs by solving riddles! A great way to discover a new city in ways you wouldn’t usually do. [android + iOS]
Money tips:
Have a budget - Seriously. Have. A. Budget. Before you even arrive to the country where you will be studying, mAKE AN EXCEL SHEET. I cannot stress this enough. Divide your expenses into categories such as: groceries, school, going out, transportation, misc, etc. Determine how much money you plan to spend per MONTH, and then track your expenses per WEEK. Make your first week an experimental one where you try to optimise your spendings but don’t be cheap!! You want to see the average amount you could be spending per week. After that first week - make assessments. Figure out what could be organised better, what was unnecessary, what could be find somewhere else for a lower price, etc. Write everything down and DO THIS EVERY WEEK!!
Scholarships - ask around for scholarships, if you are an international student, ask in your home country as well.
Student job - find out if you need a working permit and ask about every legal detail of it. It could get you into a big trouble if you miss out on something!
Bank savings account if you plan on staying longer than 5 years (otherwise it doesn’t really pay off)
Don’t always eat out, cook - Not only is this a necessary life skill, but it could save you a few bucks as well.
Get your groceries at the flee market. Compare prices as soon as you arrive, don’t be surprised if you have to go to a few shops for a one shopping trip, it could really pay off in the long run.
Make a bank account, don’t keep everything in cash. 1. It’s not safe, 2. It’s too much of a hassle. You can probably get a free bank account for students anywhere (in Europe at least)
Living in a dorm quick tips:
So the thing with a college dorm is - it’s not like in the films, but it COULD be pretty fun.
If you are in Europe, your dorm is pretty much going to be like a normal apartment building with students living in it so don’t expect the “open door” policy
Your roommate doesn’t have to be your best friend. You don’t even have to be friends. Being civil and human is more than enough. Sometimes it is better to have a relationship that consists of mutual respect and nothing else, rather than forcing it into an emotional mess if you two aren’t compatible. And I don’t even have to mention it - do. not. hook up. with. your. rooommate.
Dorm parties are fun, but being safe and healthy is even better.
Try finding facebook groups of your dorm, they probably have this for organisational purposes. Scroll down the group members and politely ask someone about the place. You have a right to ask this stuff if you are planning to apply for a room, especially since you mostly can’t manage to visit these places before moving in if you will be moving abroad.
Health:
Get a student health insurance, in most places in Europe it is about 70e per month
I know it’s exciting to finally be able to do it without tiptoeing around your parents but don’t let this make you forget about protecting yourself against STI’s and unwanted pregnancy. Here is a useful link. Also here.
Make your own little medicine cabinet BEFORE you get sick. There is nothing worse than having to crawl on your knees to the closest pharmacy
Language barrier tips:
Socialisation - seriously. TALK TO PEOPLE. Talk as much as you can before the harsh reality of college hits you in the face and next thing you know, you don’t have the time to learn funny local idioms with strangers at 3am while eating pizza in front of a museum (this actually happened. best time of my life. also, the pizza was free)
If you are studying in a foreign language, email your professors asking them to send you powerpoint presentations of the lectures that they will be teaching during the first few weeks. Go through them before each lecture. This will not only help you learn the material, but also give you a neat start so you don’t sit in the middle of your Chemistry 01 Lecture wondering what the fuck does die Qualle mean. (hint: it meant jellyfish. the professor made a pun and I spent 10 minutes agonizing about a pun)
Did I mention socialisation?
General tips:
Try to move 2 weeks before your lectures begin. This way you can explore the city stress free and meet new people!
TALK. TO. PEOPLE. I don’t care if you are shy, just do it! You won’t regret it I promise.
Make the best of this experience. After all, how many people can say they got the experience of studying abroad?
Get out of your room!
Go out alone. This video could give you some tips and convince you it is not such a bad thing (btw DamonAndJo are awesome check them out!)
Write down your experience
Take photos! Document as much as you can!
Go to semester opening parties, even if they seem boring, just stay safe!
And most important of all, try to have fun. Don’t stress it too much. It is a once in a lifetime experience and trust me, you will be so happy that you did it!
I know it can seem really cute and neat but for people with OCD/ADD that aren’t as good at it, bullet journaling is a nightmare.
Honestly I‘ve tried it and it does the opposite of relaxing me.
Hi everyone! Sorry for the mini hiatus this week! I had to travel to my entrance exam, pick up the keys of my dorm room and leave an awkward note for my roommate who wasn’t there when I went to see the dorm :c
The exam was pretty intense and horrible and stressful but I managed and since there were less people than available places, I am TECHNICALLY supposed to be admitted but coming from a non-EU country it’s a game of luck and bureaucracy at this point. Fingers crossed that everything turns out well, but I’m certainly not making any predictions now. (If everything goes as planned, I’ll make sure to post about it and help everyone who may be trying to study abroad!)
Thanks everyone who followed me in the meantime, I’ll try to check out your blogs when I can!
talk to you soon c:
