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[macrolit]

Vintage Scribner editions (’50s - ‘60s) by Hemingway and Fitzgerald

[ysociety]

[macrolit]

 A mix of vintage hardcover books Henry James, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Albert Camus, Aristophanes

[haleyincarnate]

Based off of this post by @studyblr

[seminalstudy]

8 . 2 0 . 2 0

remote uni classes start on monday which means having my own little space in the breezeway 🌿🌤️

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Body parts in German

Der Körper - body Die Figur - figure Die Haut - skin Die Frisur - hairstyle Das Haar - a strand of hair, hair Der Scheitel - parting Der Pony - fringe, bangs Der Kopf - head Die Stirn - forehead Die Schläfe - temple Das Ohr - ear Das Gesicht - face Die Augenbraue(n) - eyebrow(s) Die Wimper(n) - eyelash(es) Das Augenlid - eyelid Das Auge - eye Die Pupille - pupil   Die Nase - nose Das Nasenloch - nostril Der Schnurrbart - mustache Die Wange / Die Backe - cheek Der Mund - mouth Die Lippe - lip Der Zahn - tooth Die Zunge - tongue Das Kinn - chin Der Bart - beard Der Hals - neck Der Nacken - nape, the back of the neck Die Kehle - throat Die Schulter - shoulder Der Arm - arm Die Achselhöhle - armpit Der Ellbogen - elbow Das Handgelenk - wrist Die Hand - hand Die Handfläche - palm Der Finger - finger Der Daumen - thumb Der Zeigefinger - index finger Der Mittelfinger - middle finger Der Ringfinger - ring finger Der kleiner Finger - little finger Der Nagel - nail Der Brust - breast, chest Der Magen / Der Bauch - belly, stomach   Der Nabel - belly button Der Rücken - back Die Taille - waist Die Hüfte - hip Der Hintern / Das Gesäß / Der Po - behind, bottom, butt Die Leiste - groin Die Genitalien - genitals Der Penis - penis Die Vagina / Die Scheide - vagina Das Bein - leg Der Oberschenkel - thigh Das Knie - knee Die Kniekehle - hollow of the knee Die Wade - calf Der Fuß - foot Das Fußgelenk - ankle Die Ferse - heel Der Zeh / Die Zehe - toe Der Schädel - skull Das Gehirn - brain Die Lunge - lung Das Herz - heart Die Ader / Das Blutgefäß - blood vessel Die Vene - vein Das Blut - blood Die Leber - liver Die Niere - kidney Die Blase - bladder Der Muskel - muscle Der Knochen - bone

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I think it’s a quite known fact that I somehow managed to get accepted to some universities abroad. I’ve been getting asks about tips on how to do it so here are some extremely basic ones. I might make a second post delving more into the fine details but this is a pretty neat overview. If you’ve further questions my asks/dms are always open!!

Keep your options open, even if you have set goal that you want like to be a student at a certain university, it is always best and wise to apply to not just apply to one university even if they are in different locations abroad. For example, if I didn’t apply to France this year even though I was sure I was going to the US, I wouldn’t have a school to attend...

Checking other students who study abroad posts or actually talking to them will give you a really good idea on what to expect too.

Be realistic and actually check schools websites!! Read carefully the academic requirements to figure out the probability of being accepted. If you don’t have a clear idea about the requirements, you can contact the department of international students or an adviser from the university.

Don’t get caught up with names, I know most students dream of attending “prestigious” schools that even their name make people go wow but they’re not your only option especially for med school. Finding a school that suits you the most is the most important. In France, I got accepted from Sorbonne but I won’t attend there because I don’t think I’ll be able to pass their year of Paces/Pass and Paris is way too expensive to live in on a budget... Check carefully the lessons, the schools academic environment, their facilities, read up on their academic staff, the work related opportunities they give you (internships etc), read what actual students have to say about schools, how do they treat their students in crisis situations etc, and try to find the most suitable school.

On the point of crisis management, seriously do check how they responded to the pandemic, it’s a great indicator of how much they care about their students. How did they manage the evacuation process? How are they planning on re opening? How was their response time? etc.

Okay, this will sound silly but do actually check the surrounding area of your school (the climate, the city, what you can do there on your free times, etc) If you’re moving abroad, you won’t just try to adapt to the school but also to a whole new country and city. Plus, you’ll be spending a looong time there, especially if you’re planning on studying medicine, it’s crucial that you like where the university is situated.

Make sure you know on which portal you’ll be applying for France and America, it was quite easy bc you apply to all the unis from the same website but I’ve seen from my friends who applied to the Netherlands, for each school you apply through their website and before the time comes up for applications it’s a good idea to check that website’s features.

Not going to lie, paperwork is hell and I wish I knew way before getting accepted that I’ll go the France so that I could’ve prepared everything calmly... All the documents have to be translated into the official language of the respective country and legally authenticated by a competent authority. Make sure you read carefully the documents that are required and prepare them as soon as possible. Doing this early offers you a great advantage. If you send the documents and something is wrong, you still have enough time to make the necessary changes.

Also visa application is quite literally hell, especially if you’re a non-EU resident... Submitting your visa application is just as important as submitting your applications. I think all the countries require you to start the school year off with a visa, which allows you to study in your chosen country. Visas and visa requirements vary by country, so be sure to do your research and contact the closest consulate/visa offices (like vfs in Turkey) if you have any questions.

Nearly all the schools expect a personal statement/motivation letter/etc. from you. I know you’ll be compelled to make yourself out to be this 100% perfect student but don’t do that, seriously. As an international student, when writing your personal statement, be sure to express your commitment to living and studying abroad. You have to take a moment and think about what drives you, what inspires you to spend your entire higher education career abroad, why this specific major is your calling, etc. Your future university wants to know how studying at their school matches your academic goals, and why you want to study there. (For America, they enjoy an essay that’s more like a story, your story but for France it was extremely professional and right to the point, no need for a flair)

Finally consider the financial aspect of it. I was prepared to go the US bc I really believed I’ll get scholarships and I did too, plus a scholarship from a Turkish NGO too. However, if you’re thinking of Europe, it’s seriously much, much more affordable. Firstly, your living expenses won’t be as high and there are many small job opportunities and national/local scholarships that you can get (for example Lauréat scholarship in France). Be sure to start researching/applying to scholarships beforehand.

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Random German Vocabulary

Der Braten - roast (big portion of meat, usually cooked in the oven) Der Stellenwert - position, status Der Fußabdruck - footstep, footprint Der Mangel - lack, deficiency Der Abschluss - graduation Die Massentierhaltung - factory farming, large-scale livestock farming Die Weintraube(n) - grape(s) Die Bilanz - balance sheet, balance Das Fertiggericht - ready meal Schmoren - to braise Überfordern - to overwhelm, to overload Versprechen - to promise Schonen - to spare Bevorzugen - to favor, to prefer Zubereiten - to prepare (cooking) Andächtig - devotional, devout Hochwertig - high-cost, high-grade, high-class, high-value, high-quality Einheimisch - domestic Hervorragend - outstanding, superb Mittlerweile - meanwhile Einigermaßen - somewhat, fairly, moderately, rather

[figues]

7.17.20

today’s readings & sth nice from yesterday’s walk

[yourformerly]

Elemental Tag! Tagged by: @nijuusansai

rules: bold the statements that apply to you, italicize your aspirations, then tag some people.

AIR🌬

I have small hands / I love the night sky / I watch small animals and birds when I pass them by / I drink herbal tea / I wake to see dawn / the smell of dust is comforting / I’m valued for being wise / I prefer books to music / I meditate / I find joy in learning new truths from the world around me.

FIRE🔥

I don’t have straight hair / I like to wear ripped jeans and overalls / I play an organized sport / I love dogs / I am not afraid of adventure / I love to talk to strangers / I always try new foods / I enjoy road trips / summer is my favorite season / my radio is always playing.

WATER🌊

I wear bracelets on my wrists / I love the bustle of the city / I have more than one set of piercings / I read poetry / I love the sound of a thunderstorm / I want to travel the world / I sleep past midday most days / I love dimly lit diners and fluorescent signs / I rewatch kids’ shows out of nostalgia / I see emotions in colors not words.

EARTH🌱

I wear glasses or contacts / I enjoy doing the laundry / I am a vegetarian or vegan / I have an excellent sense of time / my humor is very cheerful / I am a valued advisor to my friends / I believe in true love / I love the chill of mountain air / I’m always listening to music / I am highly trusted by the people in my life.

AETHER💫

I go without makeup in my daily life / I make my own artwork / I keep on track of my tasks and time / I always know true north / I see beauty in everything / I can always smell flowers / I smile at everyone I pass by / I always fear history repeating itself / I have recovered from a mental disorder / I can love unconditionally.

Because I’m speeding through these, if you want to do this, feel free!!

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langblrs studying less popular languages: “Here’s the basic vocab, numbers, and verb conjugations.”

japanese langblrs: “Here’s the vocab you need to be able to read your dishwasher’s instruction manual in Japanese”

[myhoneststudyblr]

Hi everyone! I’ve so enjoyed doing my 2020 quarantine challenge and getting to know so many of you (and discovering your amazing blogs) that i’ve decided to create this new SUMMER STUDYING CHALLENGE! i did consider continuing my other challenge but my school year has now ended and the way i study in the summer and my priorities is very different compared to during school time - which i’m sure is the same for may of you! I’ve created this challenge to try and keep myself motivated during the summer (because i am ridiculously busy XD) but i also want to use this time to get to know many more of you and stay motivated together  💕 

(also i know that many people struggle for ideas of what to post during the summer so hopefully these will give you some ideas. 

✨ Info ✨

This challenge will run from Monday 13th July 2020 to Sunday 6th September 2020, which is two months.  However, please feel free to join in and start any time if you come across this challenge after the 13th July because i want this challenge to be accessible for everyone! 

I have daily prompts for each of this entire time. You don’t have to post every day (you could, for example, cover all the prompts in one post at the end of the week) and you also don’t have to post for the entirety of the challenge (for example if your summer break ends before the 6th September). But i will be posting every day for the whole time and want to interact with as many of you as possible!!!

I want to see what you are posting so please use the tag #summer studying challenge and I’ll track this tag and reblog as much as possible!

On this note, I will reblog basically everything even if you don’t think it is ‘aesthetic’ cause I love seeing how everyone does their notes and stuff so please get involved 💕

✨ Prompts ✨

13th July -  What are your plans for this summer?

14th July - Have your plans changed at all because of the pandemic?

15th July - Do you have a specific goal for this summer?

16th July - Do you have a lot of work to do for school or university or your job this summer?

17th July - What is the most important task that you need to complete this summer?

18th July - What do you usually do during the summer?

19th July - What did you do during the summer when you were a young child?

20th July - Do you usually go on vacation during the summer?

21st July - What is the best vacation you have ever been on? (note: does not have to have been during summer)

22nd July -  What is your dream vacation?

23rd July - What is the worst vacation you have ever been on?

24th July - What is your favourite vacation memory?

25th July - What was is your favourite event or day in the summer?   Are you a ‘summer person’ or do you prefer it when it is colder?

26th July - What is your typical daily routine in the summer?

27th July -  Do you stay indoors or outdoors more in the summer?

28th July - How do you stay motivated to study during the summer? 

29th July - Have you done or are you planning to do any activities (such as work experience, summer schools or watching lectures) other than normal work during the summer? 

30th July - Beach or Swimming pool?

31st July - What do you like most about the beach?

1st August - What is your least favourite thing about the beach?

2nd August - What is your song of the summer this year?

3rd August - What is your ultimate summertime song?

4th August - What is your favourite summertime movie?

5th August - Do you read a lot in the summer?

6th August - What book are you currently reading?

7th August - What is your favourite summer ‘beach read’ book? 

8th August - What TV show are you currently watching?

9th August - What was the last movie you watched?

10th August - What is your favourite summertime snack?

11th August - What is your favourite meal to have on the beach?

12th August - What is an unpopular opinion that you have about summer?

13th August - What is your favourite ice cream flavour?

14th August - What is your favourite summer clothing?

15th August - What’s your favourite summer drink?

16th August - Daytime or night time – what’s your favourite time during summer?

17th August - What is your favourite seasonal fruit to eat during the summer?

18th August - Would you prefer your summer to be shorter or longer?

19th August - How does summer feel in your region?

20th August -  If you could make up a new ice cream flavour, what ingredients would you use? What would you call it?

21st August - If there was a tropical island made just for you, what would you find on it?

22nd August -  Imagine that you could fill a swimming pool with anything except water and swim in it. What would your pool be filled with?

23rd August - Do you miss school/university/work during the summer?

24th August - Do you like wearing sunglasses?

25th August - Do you wear sunscreen?

26th August - Have you ever been really badly sunburnt? 

27th August - Do your sleeping habits change during summer?

28th August - Do your eating habits change during summer?

29th August - What is the thing that annoys you the most during summer?

30th August - What colour do you associate with summer?

31st August - When you hear the word ‘summer’, what is the first thing that you think of?

1st September  - Have you managed to complete you main task and goal for the summer?

2nd September - Are you looking forward to returning to school/university?

3rd September - How have you prepared to return to school/university?

4th September - When you remember this summer, what three adjectives will you think of that define your summer?

5th September - What did you learn over the summer? (note: this doesn’t have to be academic-related)

6th September - What was your favourite memory from this summer?

✨ So this is the challenge! I hope that you will join it and enjoy doing it during the summer! please message me or send me asks if you have any questions about it or just want to have a chat <3 ✨

[i am tagging mutuals and others who took part in the 2020 quarantine challenge beneath the cut]

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[yourformerly]

Playlist tag! Create a playlist of 13 songs! Tagged by @ghostlymaiden97 thank you thank you!

1. おしぴがしゅき - Takayan 2. Isn’t Menhera a God? - Takayan 3. TANTRUM - Waterparks 4. LAND OF CONFUS1ON - yukno 5. Dream Boy - Waterparks 6. We Will Fall Together - Streetlight Manifesto 7. Things Still Left to Say - Mal Blum 8. Sorry Mama - phem 9. Wenn ich zwanzig bin - Wanda 10. Myspace 2009 - Club Sofa 11. Crash into Me - Dave Matthews Band 12. Take me to War - The Crane Wives 13. Toy - Takayan Reading this playlist probably gave you whiplash but I promise it’s like ideal for a Japanese/German/English student/speaker that vibes with alt/indie. I had fun with this, big music person! lol! (Tried to leave titles how they’re searchable) I don’t know who to tag rn but if you want to do this you can always pick it up and say I tagged you! I might edit this later and add tagged people!

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08.07.20 / i’m working on a 1000 basic vocabulary list for spanish, russian, german and korean. and i must say i’m overwhelmed by the amount of work that it demands. but at the same time, it’s so satisfying to see vocabulary across different languages collated like this on a spreadsheet (have i mentioned that excel is my best friend?) anyway, if you’re interested, let me know so i can share the link with you when i’m done! hope you’re enjoying your week so far ♡

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Take Action to Reverse ICE’s Decision on International Students!

This past spring, when universities were shutting down to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, ICE issued a temporary exemption, which allowed nonimmigrant international students to stay in the U.S. while their classes went virtual. On July 6, ICE issued a decision that would end temporary visa exemptions for immigrant students whose upcoming coursework will be entirely online. Under the new decision, international students enrolled in programs that have shifted online for the Fall in order to protect the health of campus communities during the COVID-19 crisis “may face immigration consequences including, but not limited to, the initiation of removal proceedings.” This is to the detriment of not just international students, but to everyone who benefits from their presence on campus. Today, NHA is issuing an action alert calling on ICE to reverse this decision and urging Members of Congress to pressure ICE to reverse it. Please take action today and consider distributing the alert and encouraging your colleagues to take action.

This takes five seconds. Please do it. 

[sglersch]

How to make the learning process more eco friendly: ✎ I write lectures that do not require drawings / diagrams on the iPad, so as not to use paper ✎ I also keep all the textbooks online or take them from the library (by the way, almost all online libraries are free for students, you can ask for a username and password when you receive a library ticket in the state library or in the special office of your university) ✎ I print the necessary materials in the font ‘ecofont’ (available for free) or through the printer setup ‘draft’ / ‘low quality’ ✎ I buy printing paper with a marking confirming the legality and environmental friendliness of wood production (FSC, PEFC, SFI, etc.) ✎ I do the paper for the notebooks myself, cut the office paper with the marking and make holes with a hole punch ✎ I write, I highlight the text with pencils, I also have a refillable black marker for special occasions (I want to try the fountain pens, they seemed pretty eco-friendly to me) ✎ whenever possible I choose local manufacturers of stationery and notebooks - my favorite brand is falafel (diaries, notebooks, pencils etc)

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I feel that in the studyblr community nobody actively talks about the study environment some of us have, so shoutout to those students that:

• live with their parents (not everyone goes to college/uni where they have dorms, and even then, not everyone can afford it)

• have to deal with parents/family members constantly arguing in the background

• work / have to worry heavily about just getting by (paying rent, groceries, medication)

• need loud music to study and drown outside noises

• can not "study prettily" at coffee shops

• take care of other family members, and thus have to be ready to drop whaterever they are doing to assist them at any time

• can not concentrate or get "in the zone" no matter what they do

• do not have a personal computer/tablet

• do not have a room of their own

• are neurodivergent and the advice of most study masterpost/tips is not applicable.

You are valid, you are seen, you are not alone. If nobody has told you already: if you are trying the best you can then the best you can is good enough.

sincerely, a student who needed to hear this.