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[languageoclock]

How do I record all the new words I learn in another language?

This is my German notebook. It’s nothing fancy, just a Moleskine journal that I covered in magazine clippings, stickers and contact which I already had (in total it probably cost me less than AU$9 for everything).

I fold each page in half and rule a margin on the left edge in pencil. Then I just write everything down!

Nouns – I write the corresponding definite article (der/die/das) in the margin, so I can tell what gender the word is at a glance (If the word can only be used in the plural, I write pl instead of the article). Then I write the noun on the other side, and the plural form underneath that with a little dot on the margin line next to it, so I know that it’s connected to the singular form above. If it’s a weak masculine (N-declension) noun, I write the entire entry in red instead of black to remind me that the singular form changes depending on the case.

Adjectives – Usually I just write the adjective in black and that’s it, but if it’s irregular (irregular comparative/superlative or non-declining), I use red.

Verbs – I only ever write the infinitive (dictionary form) of the verb as an entry. If it’s separable, I underline the prefix. If it’s irregular, I use red. Then in the back of my notebook, I have an irregular verb table where I can look up any of the red verbs if I need to.

Then – On the other side of the page, I write a few words to help me remember what it means. Sometimes I write a little explanation in German, but usually I just write the English translation(s), because it takes up less space.

I really like this method for recording new words/vocabulary, because it doesn’t just mean that I have everything in one place, but it also looks really cute, which is part of what motivates me to study :3

[cmpsbls]

hEY EVERYONE! Some of you asked for tips/advice/how to’s about printable making so I made this v quick (sort of..) infographic (there are no pictures so i guess its just an info thing) （＾▽＾●）you can click on the images to see the text! I hope this is useful here are some links to help you too!

DESIGN MP: for websites & colors & more! (*・∀＜*)

FAVORITE PRINTABLE MAKERS: @thearialligraphyproject , @studeying, @ennui-for-me, @arystudies , @boligraff , @katsdesk , @melbstudent, @educatier ,  my printables tag

PRINTABLE MPS: by 1st mp @plantstudies, 2nd mp by @marias-studyblr , 3rd & fav !!! by @studie-s, 4th & another fav by @studiyng!!!

So thats it for printable making!! HAPPY DESIGNING EVERYONE (*・∀-)☆ *tiny note: Please follow these guidelines carefully; i am not a graphic designer + printable maker I only started Jan 2016 so pls be cautious ! have fun!

CMPSBLS’ Printables Form  / about my printables

[study-well]

A new planning site I’ve come across: GetPlan.co

What the site says:

Plan is a better way to manage everything you have to do and everywhere you have to be.

Let’s start with your day. You have things to do, and meetings to lead. Right now, you probably have a basic to-do list for your work and a calendar to manage meetings. 

Plan brings your life together.

See meetings and tasks together in one place, filtered by focus. Say hello to the new, effortlessly organized you.

Plan time to work on tasks.

Seeing simple list of tasks doesn’t make you more productive. Plan lets you schedule time to work on those tasks, right on your calendar.

Become more efficient.

Learn from the patterns in your schedule. By analyzing your previously scheduled tasks and meetings, Plan delivers meaningful insights that help you spend your time more productively.

[studyplants]

guys i use like 1 productivity app total and this is it. it’s actually amazing and u can use it on desktop too

[bonjourfrench]

CLICK HERE to view the PDF version of this vocabulary list, which you can then download and save to your own computer!

[polyglotgal]

French

[lifewithnerdyglasses]

Printables Masterpost

I just hit 100 followers, so I thought I would make a printables masterpost. Enjoy!

Planner Printables

Daily planners

Emily Ley’s planner

@theorganisedstudent’s daily planner (2.0)

@strive-for-da-best‘s daily task pomodoro planner

@strive-for-da-best‘s daily study planner (5, 6 courses)

Another daily planner

@studyblrbunny’s daily planner (12h clock, 24h clock, without times)

@theblacklocus’ daily planner (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)

@meddiestudies‘ daily planner

Weekly planners

Emily Ley’s planner

@theorganisedstudent’s twenty-four-seven weekly planner

@strive-for-da-best‘s weekly schedule

@theorganisedstudent’s weekly planner (without times)

Another weekly planner

@smallpaperthings’ weekly planner

@living-that-library-lifestyle’s weekly patterned planners (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)

@theblacklocus’ weekly planner (sunday-saturday)

@thebeautygrad’s weekly planner (sunday-saturday)

@strive-for-da-best‘s weekly study planner (5, 6 courses)

Monthly planners

Emily Ley’s planner (undated)

@theorganisedstudent’s month at a glance (undated)

@theorganisedstudent’s monthly calendar

@smallpaperthings’ monthly planner (monday-sunday)

@living-that-library-lifestyle’s monthly calendar (undated, monday-sunday)

Thehandmadehome’s monthly planner

Botanicalpaperworks’ monthly planner

Semester planners

@theorganisedstudent’s semester planner

@ennui-for-me’s exam study pack (+ help guide)

@burymewithmyplanner’s study planner (etsy <- more colors, for free)

Yearly calendars (2016)

Emily Ley’s calendar

Mistiina’s calendar (undated)

Language Printables

Apamexico’s conjugation sheets 

French

German

Greek

Italian

Portuguese

Russian

Europian Spanish

Latin-American Spanish

Tracker Printables

Topic, assignment and test trackers

@theorganisedstudent’s topic understanding tracker

@theorganisedstudent’s grade tracker

@theorganisedstudent’s goal tracker

@theblacklocus’ assignment tracker

@strive-for-da-best‘s assignment tracker (per course)

@theorganisedstudent’s assignment planner

Another test and assignment tracker

@strive-for-da-best‘s topic, exam and assignment tracker

Study timetables

@living-that-library-lifestyle’s 4-weekly study timetables (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)

@studyscribbles’ 4-weekly study timetable

@momostudy’s review planner (without header) 

@studyscribbles’ finals study tracker

@strive-for-da-best‘s course planner

@strive-for-da-best‘s course information (per course)

Note Taking Printables

Normal paper

Emily Ley’s graph paper

Emily Ley’s lined paper

@theblacklocus’ dotted lined paper

@theblacklocus’ regular lined paper

Emily Ley’s blank paper

Emily Ley’s quadrants paper

Online paper generator (dotted, graph, lined, …)

Cornell paper

@studygene’s blank paper (1, 2)

@strive-for-da-best‘s blank paper (article summary, lecture, outline)

@studygene’s graph paper (1, 2)

@studygene’s lined paper (1, 2)

Online paper generator (graph, lined, music)

Other note taking printables

@theorganisedstudent’s reading notes

@meddiestudies‘ quotes page

@theorganisedstudent’s defenitions page

@thearialligraphyproject’s defenitions pages (height per cell is 0.5″, 0.7″, 1.0″, 1.5″, with formulas)

@meddiestudies‘ defenitions page

@meddiestudies‘ vocabulary page

@theorganisedstudent’s essay planner

@meddiestudies‘ essay planner

@living-that-library-lifestyle’s case notes (law)

@living-that-library-lifestyle’s case notes FINAL (law)

To Do Printables

Emily Ley’s checklist

@theorganisedstudent’s task list 

@living-that-library-lifestyle’s weekly task tracker

@melbstudent’s weekly goal tracker

@living-that-library-lifestyle’s weekly to do list (1, 2, 3)

@living-that-library-lifestyle’s to do list

I’ll update this post once in a while so be sure to message me if you have any suggestions or one of the links isn’t working, or even if you just wanna talk :)

[usnafi]

[7/6/2016] again with the hebrew, guys. two finals on thrusday. a seven hour exam, basically. i do not know how i’m going to get so many pieces into my head, but.. this is the end of it. after thursday, i’m done with highschool! ✨ wish me luck, i’m scared 🙃

[studybowie-blog]

FEED YOUR BRAIN

You can’t expect to get the best out of yourself if you don’t nourish your body properly. Adding these foods to your diet will benefit your study and lifestyle in general, trust me

HEALTHY OILS olive oil, avocado oil, peanut oil etc. — Healthy oils are high in antioxidants such as vitamin E and they boost your memory. FISH sardines, salmon etc. — Fish is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which improve memory and focusing! COFFEE — Caffeine wakes you up but don’t overdo it: 60 ml per day (the equivalent of two espresso) or less is enough to keep you alert, too much caffeine causes insomnia and anxiety and we don’t want that. Don’t like coffee? Try apples instead! EGGS — A source of energy, they contain proteins and choline (also called “memory vitamin”… the name speaks for itself!) CHERRIES — By adding cherries into your diet, you’ll get better sleep, since they’re high in melatonin BANANAS — I’m not kidding when I say I eat a banana a day. They contain magnesium, potassium, folic acid, vitamin B6 and more. What are you waiting for? Go eat a banana, your brain will thank you! NUTS & SEEDS walnuts, almonds, pistachios, sunflower seeds etc. — Their nutrients reduce stress, boost memory and help your cognitive functions in general DARK CHOCOLATE — Contains antioxidants, magnesium and flavonoids. It stimulates blood to flow to your brain and lowers blood pressure AVOCADO — Avocadoes are filled with healthy fats, magnesium and lots of vitamin E. it regulates blood pressure and improves blood flowing resulting in general brain developement and stress to decrease. BERRIES blueberries, strawberries, acai berries — another food that should never miss in your diet: being high in antioxidants and flavonoids, berries actually do improve your memory and focusing a lot! LEAFY GREENS lettuce, spinach, kale etc. — these are loaded with magnesium, vitamins, iron… force yourself to eat at least one serving per day (but if you can eat more, then go for it!) BROCCOLI & ASPARAGUS — these guys are full of folic acid (1 cup = 2/3 of your daily value). Be sure to have your daily dose of folic acid, as it helps relieve stress and depression. ORANGES — full of vitamin C which is good for your immune system and also helps relieving stress OATS — oats will boost your serotonin levels, consequently boosting your mood. i personally recommend whole-grains TEA — green tea is good for focusing and stress relief, but you know what’s even better? black tea!

tips

1. eating colorful is the easiest way to a more healthy diet (same-color foods often share same nutrients) 2. if you’re a picky eater, try disguising tastes with seasonings, spices (and everything nice) or by combining them with foods you like 3. drink water!!! at least 1 L per day!! carrying a bottle of water wherever you go is the trick! 4. plan ahead + prep your meals!! thereby you will avoid that unpleasant “i don’t know what to eat” situation (which often leads to eating junk food :// ) 5. make your grocery list before going to the supermarket!!! pros: less time wasted, won’t get distracted by other things you don’t need to buy, know ahead how much $$ you’re gonna spend 6. ALWAYS check the expiration date of products you buy + know when to consume your fruits&veggies

RECIPES

Tbh, when it comes to study snacks im a very lazy person (plus in my world time is money and i hate wasting precious study time) so i usually eat rather simple dishes. Then, what do i prep when i feel more creative?

FRUIT SALAD (easiest snack ever tbh everyone can do this no matter how bad u are at cooking)

all you need is

love

fruit of your choice

(optional) cocoa powder / cinnamon / lemon juice

what u gonna do now

wash the fruit, peel it (if needed) and then slice it

put everything in a bowl and it’s good to go

BUT if you want, you can add cocoa powder, cinnamon or lemon juice for extra flavor. use your creativity, (almost) anything can work!

i love fruit salads bc they’re healthy, easy + quick to make (not to mention super delicious)!! here you can see one i made w/ strawberries and cocoa powder

FRUIT PARFAIT (another easy option, but a more creative one *sunglasses emoji*)

all you need is

fruit (u don’t say)

oat bran

yogurt

what u gonna do now

wash, peel and slice the fruit

grab a tall glass/mug/whatever and make the first layer with fruit

then add the yogurt for the second layer

third layer is going to be the oat bran

depending on the height of the glass/mug, you may go on w/ the layers

this is optional but you can add toppings if you want to make it look even cuter (and yummier)

what i like about this big bad boy here is that it’s SO fulfilling!!

BAKED PUMPKIN SEEDS (for my savory lovers out there)

all you need is

pumpkin seeds

thats it. thats all u need

what u gonna do now

take a pan and cover it with baking paper

place the seeds on the paper and cook in the oven for 20 mins at 200°C

done!! B)

super simple, isn’t it? and guess what? they actually taste like popcorn!! no lie!!!

BAKED ZUCCHINIS

all you need is

zucchinis!

lemon juice

pepper

what u gonna do now

wash and slice the zucchinis french fry style

put them in a bowl, add lemon juice + pepper and mix all well together

cover a pan with a sheet of baking paper and place the seasoned slices

cook in the oven for 20-30 mins at 200°C, flipping them over when they’re half done

now you have a more healthy and tasty version of french fries to eat while studying!

(on a side note: you can’t even imagine how painful typing ‘zucchinis’ was to me)

OATMEAL BANANA COOKIES (my fave!!)

all you need is

oatmeals

a banana

cinnamon or cocoa powder

what u gonna do

peel and slice the banana

smash the banana w/ a fork in a bowl, then add the oatmeals + cinnamon/cocoa powder and mix

cover the pan w/ your trusted baking paper. using a spoon, place the mixture on the paper forming little circular shapes (they don’t have to be perfect)

cook in the oven for 20 mins at 200°C (remember to flip them over at the 10mins mark)

let them cool off for 30-40 mins and they’re ready to eat!

these take quite a bit but you can prep them before starting to study, then you do your revision/practice while you wait for them to cool off and finally you can take a break + enjoy them!

more recipes

10 smoothie recipes healthy study snacks 22 healthy snack ideas 10 healthy snack ideas (vegan) snacks for students 1 2 (!!!!) frushi (fruit sushi!!) recipe muffin recipes 1 2 black bean wrap caramel cashew chocolate cookies (gluten-free) 10 healthy pancake recipes 2 ingredients pancakes (!!!!) easy cheesecake (vegan) avocado + tomato toast w/ balsamic drizzle

more links

my food tag staying healthy in college minimalist baker the domestic geek fablunch cheap lazy vegan food masterpost by @studiyng stay sated whilst you’re motivated by @areistotle how to save money on food by @studybudyblr 10 study snacks by @saturdaystudying

pictures credits: { 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 }

[wonderful-language-sounds]

Here are some podcasts that you can listen to in Russian. Podcasts helped me when I started learning Russian and hopefully they can help you too. Many you can find on  iTunes, on Android using Pocket Casts, or on their own websites/RSS feed. A list of podcasts about Russia will follow up.

Language Learning

A Spoonful of Russian : includes videos

Learn Russian

Learn Beginner Russian

One Minute Russian

RusPod : includes transcript

RussianPod101 : also has a youtube channel

Russian Made Easy: includes transcript

Russian Survival Phrases

Speaking Russian

Beginner-High Intermediate

A Taste of Russian : transcripts for many episodes

Everyday Russian: includes transcripts

Ochen Po-Russki : includes transcripts

Proper Russian : includes transcripts

Russian Podcast :includes transcripts

Slow Russian: includes transcripts

Russian Only 

For high intermediate-advanced since most have no transcript or for listening practice since they don’t speak slowly. Look at the last link for more.

Аэростат: Music and a lot of things

Чтение: Literature

Чтение для детей: Children’s stories read aloud

Эхо Москвы : Politics. Many programs within the site. Podcasts come with full transcripts.

Game Club & Pub: Sci-fi/videogames

Galyonkin: Video games

Хочу всё знать: Answering questions about everything you want to know

In Russian Terms: Current events and the language.

Как стать русским: Russian culture & history

Ликвидация Безграмотности : Russian linguistics

Мода, стиль: Fashion

Мозг: Wide variety of topics. Science, history, philosophy.

Научные Бои: Science

Наука 2.0: Science

Опытные на кухне: Science

Пост наука: Russian Linguistics

Russian Language Insight: Discussions about the language.

Радио Свобода:Radioshow about politics & current events.

Радио Маяк: Radio Mayak has around 100 podcasts with different themes! You are bound to find something you like.

[studydaes-blog]

081316 // i just took my finals for chinese 101 a couple days ago, so now i can finally focus on geometry! i’m behind by several days and i don’t want to end up not finishing the course like i did the first semester. yikes. and i recently quit my bullet journal ( pictured up there ), and turned to the most basic checklist/to-do journal? but now i’m using the old journal as a sort of writing dump, so nothing goes to waste!

[merakinotes]

school starts in about a month for me and i thought it’d be helpful to compile everything i’ve collected in the span of a year into one giant masterpost ! :]

back to school tips!!

for freshmen !!!!

tips for students!!

for busy students tbh

advice for the school yr

++ survive your classes

preparing for september

go back to school lik a BAWSE!

make your semester successful

get organized!!

desk organization

organize your life

digital organization

good habits for you

organizing systems

more organizations

the everything book

organize your notes!

guide to organization

keep your bag organized

notetaking methods

cornell notes !

take gr8 notes

basic notetaking

how to mindmap

take math notes!!

handwritten notes

take lecture notes 

google docs notes

more lecture notes

how to use onenote

guide to notetaking

organize your notes

uses for sticky notes

color code your notes

make your notes pretty

how to make flashcards

using your notes effectively

+ more ways to make them pretty

gr8 study methods !

studying tips

annotating lit

study process

study strategies!

how to memorize

lots of study tips

be a study witch!!

methods to try out!

improve your vocab

more study methods

how to start studying

voice record yourself

guide to study spaces

how to get good grades

active vs passive learning

+ recover from a bad grade

essay writing

tips for essays

writer resources

write a BIG essay

advice for papers!

essay conclusions

executing ur essay

write a great essay

gr8 grammar advice

improve your essays

how to write an essay

optimize your productivity

habits to form

get motivated

3 discipline tips

& avoid burnout

get things done!

productive habits 

discipline yourself

overcome burnout

one week of habits

how to concentrate

how to start working

conquer productivity

get 100% work done

how to achieve more

reach ur full potential

manage your time! 

the triangle myth

improve ur habits!

pomodoro method

manage your tasks

after school routine

stop procrastinating

have the perfect day

how to nap effectively

web resources

quizlet

todoist

spotify

duolingo

crashcourse

sleep tracker !

khanacademy

googlecalendar

plant nanny [water]

put yourself first !

relax!!!!!!!

for bad days

fix your life !

staying healthy

how to not care

pick yourself up

anxiety part two

how to fall asleep

how to feel better

improve your life

little happy things

how to be happier

coping with anxiety

activities for ur mind

happiness habits<3

take care of yourself

don’t study too much!

basic health reminders

coping w panic attacks

balance sleep & school

[+++]

make the most of ur day

get ur life back on track

beat procrastination

school organization

transitional words

online resources

bullet journaling

school supplies

gr8 powerpoint

homework tips

bullet journals

essay writin

study tips

more !!!

i hope this helps ! & check out my studygram for studyspo pics + my bts blog for me fangirling tbh :] good luck! x

[pup-punk]

Applying & Freshman Year

Picking the right school infographic

Getting letters of recommendation 

Tips on choosing a major

Choosing the right college

A guide to move-in day

Surviving your first day of classes

Choosing a major

Things you need to know before starting college

Senior checklist

What you need to know about admissions

Things to consider when choosing a major

What to expect at orientation

Tips for transfer students

What I learned my freshman year

Tips on choosing classes

Finding the best laptop

The truth about being undeclared

What NOT to do freshman year

Things to do the summer before you start

Writing a great application essay

Different types of colleges

Why your major matters

Pros and cons of taking summer courses

Pros and cons of attending a small college

How to be successful in community college

Freshman tips for the self-conscious

College prep timeline

Visiting colleges

Scheduling your classes

Why you should apply early

First week checklist

Things to do before you graduate high school

How to efficiently choose your classes

What colleges look at most on applications

Self-Care 

How to be a morning person

Dealing with anxiety

Organizing your assignments

How to deal with burnout

Dealing with depression

Losing weight in college

Avoiding the freshman 15

More on dealing with anxiety

Practicing self-care

Overcoming shyness

ADHD & college

How to have “me time” 

Taking care of your mental health

Remedies for homesickness

A healthy grocery list

Helpful exercise tips

Eating healthy in restaurants and the dining hall

Dealing with mental illness in college

Curing test anxiety

Managing mental health

Staying healthy

Getting through college when you don’t party

How to nap effectively

In Your Classes 

How to master your toughest classes

How to raise your GPA

Handling a heavy course load

Preparing for new classes

Can I afford to skip class today? 

Things to do in between classes

Things to do when starting new classes

Planning for a busy week

Passing an online class

Acing group projects

Why you’re not making the grades you want

Good note-taking tips

How to prepare for next semester

What to do if you’re failing 

How to bounce back from failing a class

Ways to raise your grades

GPA calculator

Things to do during syllabus week

Making the most out of your syllabus

Mistakes to avoid in your classes

Note-taking in class

Cornell method of note-taking

How to remember what you wrote in class

How to correctly use a syllabus

MLA format

Weekly assignment printables

Studying & Essays

Why studying in advance helps improve grades

Gigantic study playlist

Anti-procrastination strategies

How to properly use Google for essays

Really cool motivation strategy for reading textbooks

Shortening/lengthening essays cheat sheet

Make an essay appear longer than it is

Ultimate guide to passing finals

Useful tips for all types of learners

How to write a great essay about anything

Make a study guide with Microsoft Word

Tools for writing an essay

How to write papers that will dazzle your professors

How to tackle a long-term school project

Writing thesis statements

What to do if you’re a few words short on an essay

How to make a paper look longer

Procrastination 101

The formula for writing long papers

How to write with clarity cheat sheet

Preparing for exams

Writing a research question

How to be study savvy

How to take notes from a textbook

Make a study schedule with Microsoft Excel

Helpful highlighting system

How to annotate text

Research terms defined

How to study effectively infographic

Forming good study habits

What to do if you don’t have enough time to finish a paper

How to prepare for a test

Really helpful website to work with on essays

How to memorize flashcards

Organizing classwork and notes

What I wish I knew before taking online classes

Study tips for different types of learners

Making a study guide with Microsoft Word

Make a finals study plan

Ways to start and end an essay

Pandora study stations

Automatic bibliography generator

Finances

Questions about buying textbooks

Guide to cheaply buying textbooks

A girl’s guide to saving money

Free college textbooks

Tips for managing your finances

Basic guide to couponing

Paying for college beyond the basics

Student discounts, pt. 1

Student discounts, pt. 2

Student discounts, pt. 3

Student discounts, pt. 4

Student discounts, pt. 5

Student discounts, pt. 6

Student discounts, pt. 7

Compare/buy/sell college textbooks

Websites for financial aid you should use

Ways to save money on expenses

The financial aid roadmap

Questions to ask about student loans

Financial advice from a grad student

Apps for budget-setting

Clothing stores with student discounts

How to make money in college

Student loan mistakes

How to attend college for free

Side jobs for students

Free school supplies

Easy ways to save money

Dorm room discounts

Free college textbooks

How to live on a budget

Finance tips

Printable financial planner

Expense tracker printable

Monthly budget printable

Tips to lower your grocery bill

Planning out your college finances

Things to know when completing the FAFSA

Miscellaneous 

Backpack essentials

Tons of printables

Free binder spine labels

Staying safe

Life hacks for college students

Living with a roommate

Great time management system

Surviving your first party

College dating: expectations vs. reality

Packing list for a library study binge

Why you should try new things in college

Sample roommate contract

Surviving your first cold winter

Tips to navigate dating

Hard lessons you learn

Healthy dorm room snacks

How to own your hookups

The do’s and don’ts of talking to your professors

Time management tips

Juggling work and college

How to e-mail your professors

College care package items and must-haves

Apps for organization

What to do when life challenges threaten your academic success

Lily Pulitzer binder covers

Popular planners to use

College clubs that look great on a resume

Truths about sex in college

Class assignments template

Things to know before applying to grad school

How to stay organized throughout the year

Habits of highly successful students

Weekly meal prep

My favorite Dollar Tree organizing products

Ultimate organization guide

Campus security tips

[coffeesforstudiers]

one of the hardest things to do as a college student is managing your time. you have friends to hang out with, parties to go to, papers to write, exams to study for, classes to attend, netflix shows to binge, and jobs to work. you only have 168 hours in a week, how the hell are supposed to get all this done? 

*although this post is mainly targeted towards college/university students, I’m sure people at any age will find this helpful! 

plan, plan, and plan

literally, the most boring and adult thing ever is planning. Just like anything though, if you want your planner to work for you, you actually have to use it. you gotta actually take it with you to class, take it out when the professor tells you about an upcoming down, and write it down (shocker, i know.) Thanks to the internet, there are many ways to make this more fun and creative! There are so many cute planners and journals out there. Find one and make it work for you! 

planners to check out: bullet journals, ban.do planners, big sky planners, happy planner, passion planner, rifle paper co. planner, kikki k planners, erin condren life planner, filofax planner 

read your syllabus 

the most important part of doing well is reading your syllabus!! when you get it, write down the important dates in both your monthly calendar and your daily/weekly spread. Use reminders for exams and projects as deadlines approach. You do not want to be that person who forgot about the midterm because you didn’t read the syllabus. 

create a schedule. 

this doesn’t have to be an intense schedule of what you’re doing every minute of the day, but a rough sketch of what your week typically looks like. I had to do this as an assignment in my communications class and let me tell you, it was a life saver. I made this one in exel but I’ve started using google calendars as well! (or you can check out this awesome printable pack by @sara-laughed). It’s a great way for figuring out when/how you’re going to do things.

be realistic and prioritize. 

if you need an hour every night to do absolutely nothing, give yourself the time for it. It’ll make your life a lot less complicated when you accept the fact that you will not function unless you get time to relax. 

This also means saying no to fun plans for the sake of getting your work done. you’re here to get an education. Instead of spending the day going shopping or playing video games with friends, try going to a nice cafe or library with them instead! You’ll at least get some work done, and you’ll also get to hang out and goof off with your friends. 

break it down. 

Break down large assignments into smaller junks and spread them out over the time you have to do the assignment. Same goes simple textbook reading. A 45 page chapter is pretty daunting, but if you break it down into 15 page chunks over the course of a week, it’s not too bad. This will a) prevent burnout and b) help you get things done if you have a busy schedule. 

take it with you. 

if you take the bus to get to campus or to work, you’ve got a lot of time to work on stuff there. You don’t have to pull out your textbooks and start reading, but perhaps reviewing notes/flashcards or brainstorming ideas for your project will be a good use of that time. Those 30 minute bus rides can be a black hole for time. Make it a gold mine instead. 

just do it

Ultimately, your success is up to you. All the planning and scheduling in the world can’t make a difference if you don’t just sit down and do the work. Getting started is always the hardest part. Promise yourself you’ll work for at least 15 minutes. If after 15 minutes you’re not into it, take a breather or move on to another task. 

still having trouble? 

go talk to a counselor, advisor, or trusted professor. They’re here to help you and they want you to succeed. Maybe working 20 hours a week as a full time student just isn’t the best option for you. You have tons of resources available at your university. Use them. 

tips:

learn your learning style your life will be so much easier once you understand what works for you. 

know what you have to do. I like to make a to do list everyday, but if you’re using your planner correctly, that should be good enough. 

check out some apps to help minimize procrastination and distractions

keep some school/office work with you at all times. that 30 minute wait at the doctor’s office? boom. study session. you can cross that off your to do list

mess around with your schedule. try doing different things at different times. Maybe going grocery shopping at 3 pm when everyone and their mother is doing the same thing isn’t the best idea. 

helpful links: 

surviving college

time management strategies 

getting your shit together by yours truly

a great pdf on time management

my tag on study tips 

my tag on productivity

my tag on time management 

other posts by me

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I have one notebook for dailies/monthlies and another for collections. I like to be able to keep my collections notebook a bit messy and cross things out when I need to. It’s also good for random lists.

Per Semester

key

index

academic calendar 

schedule 

course info (professor, times, location, credit hours, etc.)

course requirements (pre-reqs to degree)

club info

volunteering log

goals

memories

grade tracker/paper tracker

Monthly

spending log

habit tracker (cleaning, laundry, workout, no spending, meds, etc.)

mood tracker 

workout log

sleep tracker

meal tracker

grocery lists

time log (how much time you spend studying, cleaning, working out, at clubs/volunteering, etc.)

social media tracker

calendar for appointments  

work schedule/hours

gratitude log

practice log (music, sports, art, etc.)

Daily

to do list

water intake (or other habits not in monthly)

weather

outfit

meals

Collections

favorite washi

pen test

inventory of items you collect (books, records, crystals, magnets, etc.)

places to go/places you have been

breakfast/lunch/dinner/snack ideas

good food places in your city

recipes

packing lists (weekend, plane, etc.)

websites you have accounts on (helpful if switching emails later on)

academic websites

level 10

DIYs

goals/achievements

quotes

wishlist

bucket list

outfit ideas

favorite shops

films, tv shows, musicals to watch/have watched

books to read/have read

favorite musicians

student discounts (places where you show your ID and get x% off)

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Salut! I’ve been studying French for two years now and have managed to test out of one of my high school’s French courses into a more advanced class. I’ve used a variety of free and priced resources, all of which I thought I would list here for anyone also interested in learning the language. Priced resources I have bought myself, and will be in bold. Bonne chance! (anyone who isn’t familiar with the European Framework Levels mentioned here, this is a helpful chart.)

Beginner (A1-A2)

Getting Started

the alphabet 

french accent marks (1) (2)

french pronunciation guide

motivation (1) (2) (3) (4)

Textbooks/Guides

bien dit 1

bon voyage 1

liberte

Easy French 

free french courses

the french experiment (free lessons)

french from about (good occasional grammar help)

Vocabulary

bien dit 1 vocab

introductions

feelings

weather

food

activites

assorted nouns

french vocabulary list masterpost

kids vocabulary games

french slang

texting abbreviations

Grammar

conjugating verbs (present tense)

passe compose (1) (2) (3)

recent past

futur proche

adjective placement

adjective placement + conjugation

tu vs vous

very helpful grammar site

grammar review

French grammar in comparison to English

Tips!

Please memorise the gender of every noun you learn, you’ll save yourself from doing a lot of tedious and unnecessary work later.

When learning irregular verbs, conjugate them in your head (or out loud if you can) frequently, whenever you find the time. (I conjugated verbs during American History last year whenever I was bored.) 

Do listen to those dumb children’s songs on Youtube 

If you’re taking french as a class, practice at home as well. This was the most influential decision I made when beginning french. The extra time is invaluable, and will put you ahead. 

Speak to people! There are a lot of people on tumblr you can message, or if you’re more comfortable speaking to someone in person, find a french alliance building near you. They’re very friendly and they host free events where you can practice speaking. 

Try watching French movies or shows without the English subtitles. Once you’ve done that, go ahead and rewatch it a different time with the subtitles on to see how much of the plot you gathered on your own. 

Supplementary (Movies, Books, Music)

On Netflix

Chef’s Table

Marie’s Story

Terra

My Beautiful Broken Brain

Amelie

Le Chef

Haute Cuisine

The Nun

Violette

Sense8

Making a Murderer

Dior and I

War of the Buttons

a lot of Netflix Originals have French audio options, as well as other popular shows. I just listed popular ones here, but there are so many others so you just have to check. 

Reading

children’s stories

easy french poetry 

french reading comprehension

Beginner Stories (very good)

Assorted

Camus

Easy French Reader

Music

Playlists (1) (2) (3)

I also recommend Stromae, Francoise Hardy, Carla Bruni, and Edith Piaf. I really just listen to an assortment of french playlists, so I don’t have many individual singers to recommend. 

Thanks for the support! I may add to this post in the future, and if you have any personal recommendations feel free to message me. The B1-B2 portion of this post will be up later today or early tomorrow morning. 

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4.7.16// Day 46/50 of productivity

My bullet journal spread from the past five days :) I’ve been very busy

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this post will consist of more general tips than how to, for instance, study intensively. i’ve linked some other helpful masterposts that’ll cover that more in depth than i will. good luck in all of your classes! you can do it!

there’s always gotta be that one class that’s harder than the rest to beat and maybe even harder just to pass. here are some tips and tricks that i hope can get you by and even exceed your expectations!

the night before:

review any and all material taught before your next class. skim over older notes that you have reviewed more in depth before and really begin to understand the ones from last class or a few before that. 

you can do this by rewriting the notes from the previous class, making flashcards of definitions, or do whatever suits your studying style like walking around and reading notes aloud or making a mind map.

pack your bag! this is a general tip for all your school days but it’s important that you don’t forget anything for this class. one day without your notebook or binder can really set you back.

get a lot of rest. again, another general tip but depending on how early or late in the day your class is, you’re going to want to be energized and focused. 

the morning of:

go through your normal routine with notes close by or flashcards in hand. it’s important for classes like these that you stay on top of things because things can move fast and you don’t want to be stuck on chapter one while the teacher is on chapter six.

a good way to implement this is read your notes while you’re eating breakfast or brushing your teeth. keep your mind active!

drink your tea or coffee, any boost will help. again, you’re going to want to stay focused and not asleep during this new lesson.

give yourself a pep talk! if the teacher is tough or lesson plan is seemingly impossible, let yourself know before you walk in the room that you can do it and everything will be okay.

during class:

stay diligent! if the time seems to be passing slower and slower try to remind yourself of what you need to be doing in that class. motivate yourself to keep going!

take thorough notes. write down as much as possible and if there are powerpoints online, print those out and write your notes next to it of what the teacher doesn’t mention on those slides. 

try to sit close to the middle, a little towards the front. if this is a class with an intimidating teacher, it’s understandable to stay away from the very front. just make sure that you’re in a place where you can pay close attention to what is going on. 

after class:

if you have any questions that didn’t get addressed in class, don’t be afraid to ask the teacher or a star student what something means or how it works. 

stay away from the material for a bit. take a break! you can study later, just don’t let this class consume you.

get in touch with a friend in the class to do the homework with so you both can have someone to help you out if you get stuck on a question.

when receiving a bad grade:

everyone is bound to get that less than satisfactory grade at least once every semester (unless they’re a literal genius) and you’ll definitely get your fair share in a tough class like this one. here are some tips for dealing with it:

know that you can come back from it. check your grades as they are now and make sure you show yourself that you’re not doomed.

talk to a friend who is in the same boat as you and gripe about the test or quiz. it really helps to vent!

go over questions you got wrong if you can and understand how to do them right for the next time around. 

if you can’t access the questions, review the material that the test focused on and go over any weak points. 

improving your grade:

start a study group! chances are you’re not the only one struggling and having two or more other people that can progress with you through the class can really help!

if you’re more of lone wolf, make your own fun! play some games with yourself to liven up the studying and set rewards!

talk to your teacher about what you can do. don’t be afraid to ask for help from them! if you’re really in a pickle, they’ll be able to tell you what you have to do to get yourself out.

do any and all extra credit even if it’s inconvenient or tough to do. 

links!

how to study for a subject you hate by @llterature

mp of study skills by @schoollifeandstuff

how to start studying by @littleant-studies

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Day two of pre-quebec study. I’m going back to the very beginning of last semester, refreshing my mind on the basics of FR 317C. Using the gudetama frixion pen is definitely the highlight of this process though 🙏