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I can feel that 2020 is going to change my life for the better and that i’m going to be in a new direction. I can’t even describe it, I just have a gut feeling that i’m going to meet people and be in the right place at the right time for the circumstances that are divinely timed just for me. overwhelmed with good thoughts and hopes for what is to come
(12) I've attempted revising like 12 times today and each time has failed -- anyhoo its 1AM time to crack down and make some notes :)))))))))
In other news I went to 9AM yoga (ikr whomst is this), walked to morrisons, posted my sisters bujo to her, and had an audition today. Which means I have a lot of steps in pokemon go 😎😤
Saturday, 30. Nov. 2019.
don’t give up on all the great things your future has to offer because of the painful things your past has forced on you
College tips from an average student
Background: I am fresh graduate with a degree in Accounting. I’m obviously not an A+ student, I’ve experienced failures and I have a short attention span. Here’s how I survived college (even if I got delayed)
How to stay motivated?
- Acknowledge that you cannot always be motivated. Inspirational quotes and simple cheers from you family and friends could help, but I tell you, it doesn’t work all the time.
-Motivation helps you to start studying but the true secret to keep going is DISCIPLINE.
-By developing a routine and strictly following it is a good start to build discipline. I won’t give a specific tip for this since everyone has a different life. You need to figure out this yourself.
For an example:
Majority of the classes I used to have were scheduled in the afternoon, so what I do is that I wake up very early (4-5AM). I eat my breakfast, do minor chores then off to study what I needed to for that day. How do I do it? I read and analyze the concept first. Then, if there’s some problems needed to solve, I try to do it (if I can) Whatever works for me may not work for you. Some people would say their best time to study is in the evening.
How to study when you can’t? (due to personal circumstances)
-There are a lot of factors for this one. It’s probably you have a part-time job, or you have other responsibilities like taking care of a family member, etc.
-The first thing you need to do when you can’t study (or you feel there are a lot of constraint to study) is to ACCEPT THE SITUATION WHERE YOU ARE RIGHT NOW.
-The next thing you need to do is to think of a game plan. For an example, your whole morning to afternoon is occupied for other important things, you should make time in the evening to study.
-Since you have limited time to study, absorb everything you can in class so you can thoroughly focus on topics you don’t know (or those with difficulty) on your free time.
How to study a topic that you don’t like
-Make notes for it, make it pretty and colorful to boost motivation.
-Understand the concept thoroughly. You know you have understand the concept if you can explain it to another person.
-Do concept mapping; whatever it is that will help you: your own formula derived from what is given from the book, making charts, graphs, tables, etc. Story telling the topic helps too.
How to deal with professors
-Treat them the way you want them to treat you.
-They are usually older than you so give them respect.
-Try not to argue with your professors, but if you feel violated tell the higher authority.
-Ask questions if you need to since it’s their job to answer you.
How to deal with classmates
-Distinguish the people who are true to you and those who are fake (who are just using you)
-Remember that college is temporary and majority of the people you’ll meet there are not for long-term.
-Group works are pain in the a** but yeah, don’t be that a**hole group mate.
-Even if friendships are temporary in college, you should engage communications with your colleagues since you need each other to go throughout college.
How to save money in college
-Learn to say no when a friend asks you out to hang out (but don’t do it too often, you might lose friends)
-Get a part-time job if you can
-Bring your own snacks and lunch
-Bring your own water bottle.
-Maximize your resources. Always check first if you really need to buy a specific thing before actually purchasing it.
How to spend your time productively while commuting
-I like to divide my productivity into two parts: For studying and for leisure. Sometimes I study while commuting; I read e-books, power power point presentations, PDFs or even watch Youtube videos that are relative to the topics I need to learn.
-Sometimes I do the things I want for leisure during the commute so that when I get home, I won’t be too burnout too study. I listen to music, watch random videos, checking out Tumblr, and whatever floats your boat.
Other tips:
-Don’t drink too much coffee. PLEASE! (Alternatives; but take it in moderation: hot chocolate, milk tea (it works too, but caution: too much sugar), candy, apple)
-Don’t drink energy drinks if your body is not used to it.
-Try to be-friend people from the Accounting department (or whoever processes promissory notes) just in case you can’t pay your tuition on time, they can help you with your promissory note.
-It’s okay to switch classes (if you can) especially if the professor is not that good.
-If the professor allows you to record the lecture, then do it. You can listen to it while commuting or re-writing your notes. (this will help you remember the lessons more)
-BE RESOURCEFUL. The internet is your friend.
I hope these tips will help you. I know it’s not enough but nevertheless, I want to tell you that you can do it! You’ll survive college, don’t worry!
Starbucks study session at the main station. My train is leaving in half an hour, bringing me home 🏡
just a gentle reminder that you have survived 100% of your worst days. you’re a survivor. you’re living and breathing and getting through your days. tomorrow is a whole new set of 24 hours to try again. it’s never too late! be kind to yourself xxx
When you study nephrology (😍) you need as many diagrams as possible. Still finding time to enjoy the early sunsets even tho I’m super busy ☺️☺️
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If you have a lot of tests going on or you are just lazy af, maybe this tips can help you.
Preparing to Cram for a Test
Find a workspace that is free of distractions and quiet enough to cram for a test.
Gather everything you need to cram for the test and place it in your workspace.
Try to limit distractions by shutting off your cell phone or making a vow not to check your email or social networks during your study session.
Make a list of exactly what you need to study, putting the highest priority items at the top of the list.
Decide what time you want to start cramming for the test and set an approximate time to finish. Try to allow yourself a 10-minute break for every 50 minutes of studying.
Set your alarm. In case you fall asleep while cramming
While cramming
1. Start at the beginning; don’t focus on the little details, though! Concentrate on the bigger picture – highlight the important facts that you think could be on the test. Also, remember to look closely at the vocabulary! It will obviously help your understanding if you know what a word means. Read the chapter summaries (they usually do a good job at summarizing the important points). If there are no chapter summaries, then skim through the text and write down key ideas.
2. Prioritize. This is the most important part of cramming. You have a very limited amount of time – you must use it as efficiently as possible. Get down to the nitty-gritty and only study what you think is worthy of being on the test.
· Focus on the main ideas and learn key formulas. Skip the details for now and only come back to them if you see that you have time after you have learned the key points.
· Don’t attempt to learn everything; focus on things that will get you the most points on the exam. If your professor said the essay will be 75% of your grade, you’re best off preparing for that and skipping the multiple choice.
3. Study effectively.
· Recite, recite, recite. Recitation will burn facts into your mind like no other study method. Recite the material out loud until you’re sure that you’ll be able to recall the information selected.
· Don’t just look at solved problems, do them yourself – Don’t solely rely on looking at problems that are worked out for you, especially in math and science. Trust me, you need to practice doing them yourself. Simply looking at the solution isn’t going to cut it when it comes to you working something out on a test.
· Grade your self-tests. Be honest with your grading. If you’re not, you will only hurt yourself when it comes to the actual test. Look at the questions you got wrong and compare those to your notes or flashcards.
4. If facts aren’t sticking, and studying isn’t going well, try some memorization strategies. The brain never forgets. Forgetting a piece of information is either the failure to properly store it, the failure to recall it, or the failure to store it in a way that it can be found. Practice some simple memorization techniques to help you supercharge your last-minute cram session.
· Try using a mnemonic device. That’s just a fancy word for “memory device,” meaning a quick and simple way to remember something. Remember when your teacher taught you ROYGBIV to help remember the sequence of colors in the rainbow? Making something into an acronym, like “ROYGBIV,” is a mnemonic device.
· Try using “pegs” to hang the information on. It could be making the information into a rhyme, relating it to an image you’re familiar with, or telling yourself a story about it you know you’ll remember. Try to take information that’s digested with one sense (words are digested through sight) and try to digest it in another.
· Try chunking. This just means organizing something under a category. For example, if you’re studying Finance, try to group stocks, bonds, funds, etc. under one big category, securities, and understand what that category means. Organize key ideas under concepts.
5. Move around, don’t just sit there – There is nothing worse for learning than sitting still at a desk for 6 straight hours. If you want to make your time spent studying more valuable, move around a bit. Every hour take a 5-minute break to walk around, get a drink, do a few jumping jacks, or basically anything that gets you out of your chair and moving around.
6. Get some sleep…
When you’re dead tired, it won’t make a huge difference if you’ve been studying for four hours as opposed to three and a half–after a certain point, your brain will just stop absorbing information. However, spending that extra half hour sleeping will make a big difference. Don’t underestimate the power of a good night’s rest. Before you begin studying, give yourself a cutoff time. Tell yourself that no matter what, you’ll be in bed by 2 AM (or whatever makes sense to you—this is when it’s important to know your own limits) and stick to it.
Small tips
· Make sure to stay hydrated! Water is good for your body and will nourish you while you cram.
· Instead of memorizing everything you pose your eyes on, try to understand what you’re reading. By doing this, you won’t have any problems with remembering information when doing your exam.
If you’re feeling a bit tired because of so much late-night studying, take a shower (preferably with cold water); it will help you to feel fresher and awake.
If you’re very limited on time, you don’t have to study absolutely everything. Just do the material that you think will get you the most marks.
If you’re anything like me, you go to the library with the best intentions then inevitably get distracted and wind up finishing none of the tasks you set out to do. Here’s a handy guide to how to get more done when you go to the library!
Planning your study session
Know what you’re doing ahead of time. Not only does this mean you can plan out your time to keep you on task, but you can also pare down which books and notes you need to bring.
Try and choose subjects that you need to be in the library for. For instance, if you need books to write an essay, read them in the library so you don’t have to drag them home. It’s better for your back, and more motivating when your time is limited!
Make a plan! Whether it’s just a to-do list or chunking your work into ten minute blocks, have goals to accomplish and keep yourself on task.
Don’t expect to be fully focused the whole time you’re there. No one can concentrate for 4 hours straight, so work some breaks into your plan and cut yourself some slack.
What to bring
A water bottle. You’re better off staying hydrated with water than sugary drinks from the vending machine, and bringing your own bottle is the best way to do that because you can keep it right at your desk.
Your chargers! Nothing cuts a study session short like your computer dying, so be prepared and make sure you’ve got your laptop/phone/tablet charger on hand.
A jacket. At least at my university, the library is almost always freezing. Even if yours isn’t, bring a jacket to keep you warm because sitting still for ages is a surefire way to cool you down!
Healthy snacks. Bringing your own food means you won’t be spending money, and you have a reason to stay at your desk and away from the vending machine. It also means no noisy crisp packets! Here’s a guide to library-friendly quiet snacks.
Headphones. Sometimes, even the library can be a bit noisy. Whether you’d prefer silence or some light music, having headphones can help you out.
Study essentials. Don’t depend on the library having copies of your required textbook, so bring your own from home, alongside essentials like pens & paper!
Making the most of the library
Don’t sit on the ground floor. It’s the loudest and busiest, and the place where you’re most likely to run into friends or get distracted, so avoid it off the bat. Similarly, stay away from high traffic areas like the loos, printers, and cafe.
Use the resources available! The library offers so much more than books: research databases, primary sources, librarians, and even audio resources if you’re a languages student like me. Make the most of all that’s on offer!
Get there early. Especially in exam season, the library fills up pretty fast and that can prevent you from sitting where you would usually. If you want a prime spot, your best bet is to get there when the library opens.
Try booking a study room. They can be great for working on group projects or if you want to snag a one person room and work with even fewer distractions.
Remember that the library doesn’t guarantee productivity. You still need to be prepared and focused, regardless of the location! Try and ditch the rest of the day’s worries at the door and just concentrate on work.
Other tips & tricks
How To Effectively Study In A Library from The Happy Arkansan
Library Study Session Tips & Essentials from Bookish & Bright
How to have a Productive Library Study Session from Macarons & Mascara
Packing List for Studying in the Library from Life As A Dare
How to Study Efficiently and Effectively
Home vs. Library: Finding a Study Spot from Survive Law
THERE’S A GUY SCALING THE TRUMP TOWER IN NYC WITH GIANT SUCTION CUPS LIKE A MISSION IMPOSSIBLE STUNT AND IM LAUGHING
UPDATE: OKAY SO police are all over and they sent a window washer platform down from the top of the building but it was too far above him so then sent it back up and police just shattered a window slightly above him to try to get him and now he’s moving away from the hole in the window and continuing up he’s been climbing for like an hour now and they cant figure out how to get him down this is so incredible
UPDATE: LOOK AT HIM GO
UPDATE: they just inflated a giant inflatable on 56th street a third of nyc is in gridlock bc of this guy climbing the trump tower i cannOT BELIEVE
UPDATE: he’s on the 18th floor this so surreal
UPDATE: we’re approaching hour 2 of the climb and since the last update he’s made it up at least another 3 floors
UPDATE: SOMEONE TOOK A PICTURE OF HIM FROM INSIDE THE TOWER
A HERO
update: apparently his name is steve and he’s from virginia
ASCEND, STEVE
UPDATE: they just used suction cups to pull two panes of glass into the building a few floors above him
you know what they always say. you cant fight fire with fire, but you should always fight suction cups with suction cups
UPDATE: HE’S TRYING TO GET AWAY FROM THEM STILL IM CRYING WHAT THE ENTIRE FUCK IS 2016????
I am enough. Sit with that thought, truly consider it and what that means. It’s a simple enough phrase and it can be easy to skim past it and not truly realise whether or not you truly believe it.
from now on i’m only referring to people by their last name so we can have an emotionally charged moment months later when i finally use their first name
it’s a new month !!!!!!! and i hope something wonderful happens in it for you !!!!!
well this social situation isn’t going the way i acted it out in the shower
right now you might be in a situation that you think you won’t survive but six months ago you were in a situation that you didn’t think you’d survive and two years before that you were in a situation you didn’t think you’d survive and the point is you will always surprise yourself and you will always make it through
