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“You’re so smart and good in class, how do you not have an A”
Because I’m selectively perfectionistic and have a terrible case of college burnout, Karen™. I can both despise homework and the college model AND STILL deeply love my professors, learning, and the material at hand
wholesome student life things that we should collectively start romancizing
waking up and being genuinely thrilled to go to class because today is THAT CLASS you love so much you’d like it to never end
coffee breaks with friends, chatting and joking about this particularly hard essay and the prof’s mannerism
coffee breaks on your own, as you absent-mindedly watch the people around you, while thinking about what you’re working on
finding this book you’ve been dying to read for so long, and borrowing it from the library
the feeling of excitement that goes through you whenever you remember The Book is in your backpack
understanding everything during demanding classes and being genuinely interested in the subject
buying a New Special Pen and taking colorful notes that look super pretty
not being able to shut up about your school projects (no your friends dont really care about the intricate details of what you’re working on, they don’t even have the same major as you, but they’re happy to hear you rant with such a burning passion)
actually doing the extra reading and having your curiosity so piqued by what you’re reading that you go on and on and suddenly its 1am and what happened
printing the project you’ve spent so much time and energy on and feeling the paper’s warmth
actually submitting that project without feeling awful about it because you know you did your best and aren’t responsible for what happens next
when you finally finish this Super Hard And Important Essay at like 3am, open the window and feel the cold night air on your burning cheeks and everything is dark and quiet and you can see the moon and you’re at peace with everything for a few minutes
when this professor you admire says you did a great job and/or that you’re talented!!!!
realizing two concepts that seemed so far away from each other and that you discovered in wildly different contexts are actually interlinked, then Realizing™ things and linking concepts/works/articles to each other at the speed of light & being super excited about it
being so deeply immersed in your work that you didn’t realize two hours have passed
finding the Perfect Spot at the library
that Pure Joy moment when you FINALLY understand that super obscure sentence/text
when you feel anxious because you’re not done with your homework & the deadline is super tight & your friend tells you they aren’t done yet either
same but with an even more intense relief feeling when you realize you both haven’t even started yet
when the professor starts a new reasoning and you can predict what the next idea/the final conclusion will be
when the professor mention your favorite novel/author/fictional character in class and you feel like your internal screech of joy could shatter glass
the Academic Salt™ that has you like 👀👀
when the professor tears apart an author or scholar you hate and you’re like YES I WANT BLOOD GIVE ME BLOOD
when you learn that Cool New Fact that makes you reconsider your whole life
leaving the library after a long productive day and feeling like nothing is real but experiencing everything more intensely
leaving the library at night after a long study session and everybody has left already and its just you and the long neon-lit corridors then stepping outside and smelling the crisp night wind
feel free to add your own!!!
when you learned a thing that interessted you and two days later someone completly unrelated to your work will say “hey i wonder how this works?” and you’re so excited to explain it because you KNOW THAT
when you’re anxious af for a class and the professor is actually super friendly and you feel confident enough to ask questions
and suddently thank to this one professor EVERYTHING MAKES SENSE
understanding that One Difficult Point and suddently you feel like you UNDERSTAND THE FABRIC OF THE UNIVERSE
sometimes you can feel like you have too much in your bag but then one friend has a problem and they are pleasently surprised when you have Just The Right Thing
Running half the campus because you’re so excited to see your friend and to eat with them !!!!!!!!
This is the light academia aesthetic I strive to embody
That one topic you studied a little too much actually being a majority of your exam
Walking out of exams with your head up because you know you put the work in
Understanding a topic you struggled with and then teaching it successfully to someone else
Watching as people you’re tutoring/teaching actually understand what you’re saying (Teaching Assistant mode)
Taking that break you don’t think you deserve because you’re so stressed and behind but then it actually helps
Taking that break and it doesn’t help but in the moment it was amazing
Waking up early for a morning class and campus just seems dead and quiet as you walk through
Flexible Time Blocking: A More Breathable Way to Get Things Done
I’ve met a lot of people who struggle with sticking to a schedule - myself included - so here’s one way you can get things done without restricting your spontaneity.
Linked: The ABCDE Method: Accomplish Tasks More Efficiently
Hope this helps!
so I got into grad school today with my shitty 2.8 gpa and the moral of the story is reblog those good luck posts for the love of god
okay so i just got my dream job??? a week after applying to it?? and now i’m thinking….maybe this is the good luck post
…..not even six hours later i got an offer of a well paying full time long-term job with free room and board in queens in nyc, allowing me independence and a way to escape an abusive situation and an unhealthy environment
likes charge reblogs cast, folks, this is the good luck post
How to get cheaper or free books!
Here’s a quick list of places to get books for cheaper and free. If anyone has tried any of these options or has other suggestions send me a message!
1. Library- Of course, this is top of the list. Books can be expensive and not everyone can afford to buy them or at least buy them every time they want a new read. The great thing about borrowing books from the library is that if you don’t end up liking the book or don’t want to purchase it after all, you don’t waste money on something you don’t like.
-Libby and Overdrive- These two apps give you the ability to hook up your library card and access ebooks and audiobooks from your local library as well as the library's in surrounding areas! Audiobooks can be really expensive, so I use these apps for them.
2. Used bookstores- can have some great used books, some can look new while others have a little bit more character to them! If you don’t have access to a physical store near you but have the ability to order things online there’s some great online used bookstores.
-Better World Books (betterworldbooks.com) is a great place to find books some as low as $3. Some of these books come from libraries, schools, or just people who passes there books to the next person. You can also look at the quality of those books to pick for your liking. I typically go for “new practically used, or used very good”.
-Thrift books (thriftbooks.com). I personally haven’t bought books from this website yet however I’ve watched tons of videos and read reviews on the site and it seems to be a good option for books. Someday, I’ll order some books to have my own personal experience. Side note: you can also find textbooks for school on these super cheap. I bought one from Better World Books recently and it looks practically new apart from the library stamp on the side of it, but I got it for around 6 dollars so who can beat it!
-Amazon used books section. (If you need help finding it let me know!)
-Goodwill
3. Book sales-This can be kind of a mashup of the two first options. I know my local libraries do a book sale. Tons of people along with the libraries themselves bring books and have really cheap sales on the books. I recently went to my local library’s book sale and on the last day of the sale they have $5 bags. On this day, we were given giant paper bags (like you’d get from the grocery store) and you feel it full of books, divides, audibles, and whatever else was on sale. The cool thing was that you could get as many items as you could fit in the bag and it was only 5 dollars?!?!! Plus, you could get as many bags as you wanted
4. E-books & audibles- Ebooks are often cheaper and sometimes even free. If you don’t have the ability to take a physical book with you, or you forget it but you have a phone that can access your digital library it’s pretty convenient. I tend to see audibles more expensive but I did want to put it on the list. 1. Because sometimes you can get them on sale or get a free credit on audible so you can listen. Libby/ Overdrive gives you the option to listen to ebooks as well. 2. I wanted to hook these two types of books on the list because sometimes I think they can get overlooked or seen as being “not real book” but they most definitely are. A book is a book whether you own it, have a physical copy, or listen to it.
5. Barnes and Noble (and other bookstores)-B&N has a membership, you pay $25 a year and get 10% off your purchase but the really great thing is that you often get sent coupons (that you can stack with the membership). Plus, when they do a book hauls you get early access! Also free shipping (book depository offer that as well worldwide).B&N also has a bargain section/outlet were you can find books for as cheap as $5 or 2 books for under $10.
6. Book depository -Free shipping internationally.
7. Bookbub- let you know when books you may like go on sale.
8.Target- often has there books on sale for 20% off.
9. Amazon- also tends to be cheaper than some bookstores and they have used section.
10. Books a million.- great book deals!
11. Entering giveaways -Sometimes authors or other people in the world of book social media will do giveaways that you can enter. Goodreads does this and they usually send you notifications when a book you have marked that you want to read gets added for a giveaway. Obviously, just like with any of these options you want to make sure you’re being safe with any information you’re giving out over the internet.
12. Authors-Not only will authors do giveaways from time to time of their own books. They will also give free books from other authors they may be friends with or just books they enjoyed. If you follow them on social media you’ll see them post about it. Some authors have weekly or monthly news articles that they send through emails were they have attachments for an ebook download. BB Easton, is an author who does this and she sends out two free ebooks a month, there adult novels.
me and my partner have been obsessed with the unhinged insanity of this video for the last day. I can't stop thinking about it.
I can feel parts of my body shutting down in self-defense while watching this. The amount of damage food like this does should be criminalized. The sheer amount of dairy in it alone is a capital crime.
I'm reblogging this to find it to use as an appetite suppressant in future.
it just keEPS GOING
Can we talk about this video and how I CAN NOT.
...the fuck.
girls!!! we gotta fail more often!!! we’re so scared of failure and disappointing people and looking stupid that we don’t even TRY things! men?? men brush off failure like it’s nothing! if a man doesn’t get a job he wanted, it’s because they didn’t review his application fairly! it’s because the competition was tough this year! it’s because he just needs to try harder next time! men just DO things!!! and you know what DOING things builds?? confidence!!! even if you fail!! the more you fail, the more confident you are that you can fail and survive! women don’t even wanna try unless they are 100% certain that they’re qualified and competent and won’t disappoint anybody! but that is NONSENSE. men are out there getting positions they’re not even qualified for, while over-qualified but less-confident women are staying where it’s safe bc they’re afraid to rock the boat!!! DO. IT. apply for the thing! ask for the raise! enter the competition! get used to failing ALL the time! fail quickly and move on!!! if a cocky but mediocre man would do it, then for the love of god, GO DO THE DAMN THING. you are SO much more qualified than you think you are.
190519 // flat lay-ish style is my go-to!
(said me, a person with zero creativity)
I love your posts so much Pat !
maybe a little too much stationery?? at what point do i start to see if it all still works when some of it is like 4+ years old hah!
This must be what heaven looks like 😍😍😍
|17.05.19|
Chemistry notes 📝
I’m not so good at such stuff but I’m learning from my one and only sensei @vanandlife 🥰
Hehehe, you're doing good my child
15.05.2019| I suck at diagrams :/
Also I would really really really wanna interact with you guys so I'm gonna ask a question with every post.
What grade are you in and what are the main subjects y'all are studying rn?
|13.05.19|
Here’s my spread for this week and my zoology notes! 12th is stressful, tbh😩
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Zoology is my favourite subject🐣💕
This is so pretty!
|11.05.19|
Just my class chemistry notes, I try to be neat but I end up being just fine, I guess?
Checkout my friend's first post, she's just starting out as a studyblr!
HOW TO KICKSTART THE NEW ACADEMIC YEAR
Most of you have either already started the new session or would be starting after the summer break and if you're anything like me you'd probably be very lazy the initial few months *smh*
So if you would rather stay up till 2 and watch Brooklyn99 and procrastinate assignments this posts for you ( Gina is my spirit animal oof)
HOW TO BE PRODUCTIVE AND GET THE MOST OUT OF THE INITIAL MONTHS
1. Stay on top of your assignments
From day one, do whatever work is given on that day itself. It's better to do 10 questions everyday rather than 70 on the weekend.
2. Have a fixed sleep schedule
Coming back to regular class timings and waking up early can be very difficult after the break so it's better to start acclamating atleast a week before school starts. You don't want to be nodding off in classes believe me.
3. Study topic wise rather than chapter wise
This is something that you can do in the starting of the year only because once the classes gain momentum you would often see yourself waiting for the chapter to get over to actually get to revision. You don't wanna be revising without the vising haha.
So how would you actually do this?
Here's an example: if you have 3 books for a subject of level of difficulty 1,2 and 3 you should start by completing the theory of the topic from a textbook and then solving questions from book of level 1 then 2 and then moving onto 3. Proceeding like this would help you to apply the theories in questions of varying difficulties and you're more likely to remember the concepts. Thus would also save time as you wouldn't have to go back and forth again to revisit the initial concepts taught.
4. Participate in extra curriculars
The work load from classes is less, missing a few won't affect you much, I guess you get the point.
5. Make sure you don't burnout
If you study 3 important subjects try to focus on 2 initially and take things a little slow for the third one. This would reduce pressure that you're feeling right now and before the exam, you can focus more on the third subject as you would already be thorough with the other two. You can tweak this according to the number of subjects you've opted for.
I guess that's all. Also, remember to have a few binge watching nights because a little Brooklyn99 never hurt nobody hehe.
oh hello there. if you’re reading this, you’re probably a studyblr. and i need your help. last year i did this wonderful post called “studyblrs’ tracking hashtags 2017″ but guess what? we’re in 2018 so i decided to do this years edition of the tracking hashtags.
honestly this is so helpful, for instance, just imagine making a splendid study post and all of a sudden you don’t remember who tracks their hashtags? and boom, here’s the masterpost to help you and see who’s active in tracking.
how can i help her, you might say? well, just reblog this post and add your hashtag and i’ll take care of the rest!
thanks for your attention and i hope you guys will join, the more the merrier!
- aly (and i track #heyaly)
I track #van studies
This is often a big question for many because either they need somewhere functional or somewhere motivating. Below is a list of possible places that are easily accessible that hopefully will work for you and your study, also with tips to ensure practicality.
Not your Bed!
I don’t know how many times I’ve said to myself that I’m going to study on my bed because it’s comfy and it’s a reward. I also don’t know how many times I’ve fallen asleep on my phone without even opening a book!
Your body registers your bed as a sleepy time spot so will somewhat shut down when you lay there, thus feeling tired and unmotivated.
Because there is no desk you often have to slouch over to write, which just wrecks your back making you want to lay down and therefore fall asleep.
Just don’t do it, trust me.
A Desk
Obviously I have to add this in. Many people have a desk but still find it hard to study at them so here are a few ways to make it easier.
Make sure it’s clean! You aren’t going to be motivated if you first have to do the annoying task of cleaning.
When you sit down make sure you have all the material you need e.g. your pencil case, notebooks, laptop, a drink, any snacks etc. this way you don’t keep getting back up and can work through pesky procrastination.
Make your space inviting by adding decor that makes you want to spend time there e.g. candles, plants, posters, or desk organisers.
In my study I have this cupboard which has one side which I have accumulated a bunch of goodies that I never know I’ll need when studying. These include blankets, jackets, sweaters, socks, hats, heat packs and pillows. These just help me keep going like in the second bullet.
The use of a planner or list to jot down what you want to get done as soon as you sit at your desk can help give direction to your study session.
The Library
Pretty much every school, institute or town has a library that you can go to for a number of hours and get on the grind. Yes I know, some are loud or dark or unidealised but here’s how you can make the best of the facility.
As for your desk you need to arrive at the library having everything you may need. Some days I’ve arrived with a massive tote full of binders, folders, pencil cases, laptop, chargers and pens. While this gives you major nerd vibes it allows you to spend 6+ hours there if you have to.
Bring earphones with a device that you can listen to asmr, white noise but preferably not music. I personally prefer podcasts because I can tune out but are not as bored as white noise leaves me.
Take a drink! Always take at least water because you don’t want to sit for hours in a dry air conditioned building without it.
Take a friend. I don’t really like social study because I get more done alone but if taking someone with you will actually get you to do some work, do it!
A Park
Now we get onto some more creative and less conventional destinations. The park can be a hit or miss, there are bugs, the weather is sometimes not ideal, it can be loud etc. So if you are interested in not only getting that cute pic and actually studying read on.
Try and find a table if you are writing. Slouching over for hours is painful and just don’t do it. If you are just reading for a class or watching lectures, a bench or tree may be perfect.
If you plan to sit on the ground definitely take a blanket or something to lay down on the ground. Also try and take a device to limit slouching as you can sit it on your lap.
Sitting in a park alone can be dangerous in some cities so use this to do group study or catch up with friends.
Take a hat and layers because the weather can change in an instance.
The Beach
Obviously this option won’t be accessible to everyone and has the same limitations that the park does which a few extra must haves such as a beach towel, hair ties, and sunscreen. However some of my study sessions when I’ve felt most girl boss is at the beach, it just feels like you are getting so much more out of your day by also being able to say you went to the beach. It is also incredibly pretty which is a major motivator for me.
A Coffee Shop
One of the most studyblr things is studying at a coffee shop but for good reason. Like many I suffer from procrastination problems, mostly stemming from my love of food. When you are at a coffee shop the food and beverage is at your fingertips which promotes longevity in your study. The vibe is good and you can always get the bonus insta pic. However where I live coffee shop culture is not as prominent so it can be awkward to sit in a small store for more than an hour.
Like the library take all you need and make sure you know what tasks you’ll be completed e.g. if writing an essay on your laptop make sure you go somewhere that allows you to charge your device.
If you feel awkward about maintaining a space in an establishment who needs to serve as many customers as possible, have a chat with the owners and just check whether it is ok. Most of the time they will be fine with this because it promotes repeat service.
While coffee is one of the most loved things in this community be careful of unwanted downs and crashes after that caffeine wears off.
Shared Living Spaces
These include dorm rooms, dorm study rooms, friends apartments and big study groups. While these areas encompass many of the above tips I do have a few that can help with studying with people and friends. It is fairly likely that at some point the study is going to stop and the talking is going to start. To avoid this you can use a few strategies.
One of these would be taking flash cars which you can test yourself and friends on if you are studying the same thing.
Two, if you are working on the same thing e.g. taking notes for a lecture, organise to collaborate. For example you can all do your notes and go through them at the end so you can add things you picked up on so that everyone has extensive notes. Similarly group projects can be broken up, this way everyone stays relatively on task with as little time as possible used.
Take a small whiteboard for math or science classes because if one friends can do a harder problem the whiteboard allows them to explain their working easier to the group.
Take breaks. Being around many people at once for many hours can be overwhelming and stressful which can cause anxiety if you are also stressing about getting tasks done. So organise for everyone to get food or do something after that can help you all chill out.
Your car
I don’t know if this is weird but I love just driving somewhere and sitting in my car. I love getting in my back seat and studying there, it’s like a little couch in a pretty area. No one can interrupt me and it is usually quiet. I live in Australia with black interiors in my car so often the car gets hot so I’ll have to wind down my windows but I also have many things in my car like blankets and jumpers which can help if it’s cold. I don’t really have any tips for this step but I understand that it wouldn’t be an option for really long study sessions
you can do this before social activities, classes, extra curricular or as a separate study time on it’s own
The Gym
I know that some people love getting active and this can actually be a good place to study, however most of this has to be done via earphones. In a recent post I discussed how you can make the most of your time by listening to your study by listening to notes, lectures, educational videos or readings. By also studying while working out you can get very motivated which often extends to when you get home. Again I don’t really have many tips to make this work because it usually wouldn’t last longer than an hour but just remember that this is always an option!
Thanks everyone for reading this post and if you have any ideas or things you’d like me to talk about send me an inbox or ask! I have not been posting that regularly this year and i have only just started actually writing proper posts so give me some time to get good. Love you all and happy organising.
