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Welcome to March 🌻 So many exciting things coming up, and I’m on the wait list for a course I’m so excited about - fingers crossed I get in! 🤞🏻
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hey pals!! i haven’t done one of these in a whiiiiile, but i start my spring semester in about two weeks so i figured i would make one about how to prepare for a new semester!
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making your schedule
so, hopefully you’ve already decided what classes you’re going to take, and even if you haven’t, i find that there are a few things i like to do before the semester starts so that i’ll be able to make sure i can handle it!!
one thing i learned recently to do is to rate all of my responsibilities (classes, extra-curricular activities, job, etc) out of 5 based on difficulty. so, for instance, my physics class, which has two lectures a week and a lab once a week (a 4-credit course) would, most likely, be a smack-in-the-face 5/5. on the other hand, my PE class (fricken exercise and toning) would be a 0/5 (no out of class assignments, a 50-minute class twice a week).
make sure you’re not taking back to back classes!! please!! it is so stressful feeling like you’re going to be late to a class because another went over by even a few minutes. my school does scheduling so that there’s a ten-minute break between all time slots and that’s still really strenuous for me.
make sure you have enough time to eat, pal. i don’t know how other (read: bigger) schools do it, but my tiny school doesn’t let you take anything out of the dining hall. plus, it’s so much more fun to have time to sit down and talk with your friends – it’s also a really great way to destress in the middle of the day!
don’t overload. seriously. overload at my school is 19 credits and honestly the only reason you should be taking 19 credits a semester is if you’re graduating early (but you should have brought credits in so there would be no need) or you’re at a credit deficit (don’t….do that). so like. don’t overload. it’s really bad for you omg
textbooks!!!
don’t make the same mistake i did my first year and buy every textbook brand new!! here are some resources for free textbooks online + by the way, slader.com has answers to pretty much every textbook on the planet!
free textbooks
more free textbooks
medical textbooks
science + math books
business textbooks
classic lit + references/study guides
planning/bullet journaling
using a planner and/or bullet journal is honestly the best thing you can do for yourself. i only use a planner (which works for me enormously because i like to plan according to due dates and the calendars already set up for me work better than anything i could come up with!) but i’ve heard that bullet journals are a great way to keep lists and everything you have to do in one place!
i am currently using a 17-month ban.do planner and i love it to pieces; it’s an easy way to keep all of my assignments in one place. i also keep a separate journals for to-do lists!
intro to bullet journaling (this is the official website!)
studyign’s bullet journal tag and masterpost
another masterpost on bullet journals
free printable planner
jammin’ on your planner (read: organization tips)
setting goals
setting goals for yourself is really, really important if you want to make sure you don’t end up the typical college student: in the library at 3am the day something is due, chugging coffee like your life depends on it and typing so frantically you think your fingers might fall off.
long-term goals may seem scary at first, but if you set short-term goals in order to help you accomplish those long-term goals, it’s easy as pie!
set due dates for yourself, i.e. if you have a big essay due in two weeks, maybe have a first draft done in a week so you have the rest of the time to edit it (and maybe you’ll even finish early?)
setting goals is also important for when you hit that inevitable middle-of-the-semester slump. it happens, and sometimes you can’t get out of bed for your 8 am class, and that’s fine, whatever; but don’t make it a habit. maybe make it a goal to only miss one meeting of each of your courses?? (wink wink)
make a to do + doing + done board (i made one of these last semester and although as the semester went on i had a tough time keeping up with it i found it really helpful!!)
use your bullet journal/planner to help you with these goalsss!
forget how do study?
i know i always forget how to do anything related to school over the month-long break between semesters because i essentially become a couch potato, so here are a few posts with study techniques/resources/etc to help you readjust!!
general study masterpost (includes such resources as help for essays, ways to get motivated, and tips on how to study when you suffer from a mental illness)
how to take notes in your lecture when your professor speaks so fast and you can’t keep up
creating your own study guide!
please, for the love of the powers that be, learn time management (you’ll thank me and yourself) + pomodoro technique!!
taking a language this semester?
no fear shakespeare (this is mostly for me tbh)
apps to help you study!
…don’t stress! take care of yourselves!
everyone gets so stressed out they can’t breathe every once in a while, so here are some things that could help
color mandalas
study playlists
my yoga masterpost
meditation exercises
how to eat healthy this semester amid all the stress
understanding anxiety (this one was really, really helpful for me!)
ok free rice is my L I F E (feed ppl and improve your vocab?? what else could u want)
studyign’s “little happy things” post – take a step back from whatever’s stressing you out; maybe even take a break entirely from it!
guided relaxation (i literally love this website so much)
all in all, just take deep breaths. i know school is important, but it’s not everything. one D does not mean you’re a failure. heck, one F does not mean you’re a failure. it’ll be okay.
printables
one thing that the studyblr community is just chock full of is printables to help you plan and to help you study. here are a few that i like to use!
daily planner, essay planner, assignment planner
revision pack!!!
for my literary friends, poetry terms
so! many! free! printables!!!
sticker printables ooo (these require sticker paper - or just regular paper and tape?)
your very own habit in 21 days!
why the heck not here’s another printables masterpost
not doing great?
clean your room
open curtains/windows
take a shower
put on clean clothes
get out of your room a bit
stretch
drink a glass of water
get the hard/important stuff out of the way while you have energy
set some (any!) goals
remember that it is okay to have bad days
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an update on the business management notes i’ve written so far!
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you can do this. stop sabotaging yourself and your dreams. there will be risks, there will be stress, but go on and actually pursue what you want to do. you will not regret having tried, all things considered. self-doubt can destroy so much of your life. don’t let it, please.
Clear your desk. Tie up your hair. Get your coffee. Sit down, and start. Just start.
healthy habits to implement every day:
• some sort of enjoyable and consistent exercise
• this is said over and over again but drink water!!
• meditation. whether you take a few minutes before falling sleep or you set aside time to sit and be present, find a way to be mindful and tune in.
• stretch! I cannot stress this one enough. keep your muscles happy and move the energies in your body around (especially your hips and upper back/shoulders/neck as we tend to hold a lot of stress here).
• tend to your skin
• release your emotions in any way you know how
• practice gratitude
a word of advice: open your windows. wash your sheets. exfoliate your legs. read a paperback. make your bed. moisturize every inch of your body. go to sleep with soft skin and sheets that smell like the wind and a mind full of words worth dreaming about
“I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.” – Confucius
the curve of forgetting
the curve of forgetting describes how we retain or get of information we absorb.
day 1: you go into a lecture knowing 0% and come out knowing 100% of what you know (regardless of whether you know it extremely well or not)
day 2: you did not do any reviewing of your notes from day 1 therefore you have lost 50%-80%
and as the days progress we forget less and less
think about midterms! notice how around midterms when you’re trying to study for something (that you haven’t been reviewing for regularly) it feels like the material is VERY difficult and almost as if you’ve never learned it before
formula to reshape the curve
within 24 hours of your lecture spend 10 minutes reviewing the material
a week later: it will only take 5 minutes to REACTIVATE the same material
ultimately, you will reshape the curve
day 30: by this day your brain will only need 2-4 minutes to recall
information on the curve of forgetting was taken from the university of waterloo (x)
my formula to reshape the curve using the information above
before class: spend 10 minutes PREVIEWING the material.
after class: spend 10 minutes REVIEWING the material
do this regularly. this will be your preview/review system for each class.
a week later: try to review a week later. i know that school/life can get pretty hectic, but try to make sure you are reviewing regularly.
maybe record yourself saying some important details/concepts from your notes the night before and on your daily commute to school plug in those earphones and listen to it. i am an auditory learner and i find that listening to my notes before i go to bed and right when i wake up have truly helped me retain information. studies have shown that the best time to study is right before going to bed and right when you wake up.
a month later: after a month, review what you’ve learned so far in your class. trust me this will be a very very short review. everything will look very familiar to you and it won’t look as difficult as it used to.
basically your review schedule should be the following:
1 hour before learning the material
1 hour after learning the material (or within 24 hours of learning it b/c i know we’re all very busy people)
1 day later
1 week later
1 month later
remember everyone learns, studies, and retains information differently!! my personal belief is that your technique is what matters most. it is not about your innate ability/talent. find a technique that works for you.
more suggestions:
active learning > passive learning
when taking notes use the Cornell method. it forces you to ask questions and summarize what you’ve learned.
set frequent, short, review sessions
test yourself constantly! there are so many resources online.
people who are under stress have difficulty remembering things so CHILL OUT
don’t rush, take your time
repetition is key
practice MAKES PERFECT
group items together
fish, vitamin b12, and green tea can help w/ memory
don’t give up. like morrissey said “these things take time.”
Note: the fonts and images used in the image are not my own, they are all sourced from Canva.
1. Draw an ishikawa diagram 2. Teach it to a friend 3. Do a practise exam 4. Draw a mind map 5. Highlight a textbook 6. Watch a YouTube video on it 7. Listen to a podcast 8. Google it 9. Use flashcards 10. Make a mnemonic 11. Listen to a song about it 12. Write a song about it 13. Sing the song again and again 14. Read some journal articles 15. Quiz your friends 16. Ask your friends to quiz you 17. Write notes from the textbook 18. Write notes based off the curriculum 19. Draw pictures 20. Draw flowcharts 21. Write a practise exam 22. Mark other people’s exams 23. Look at exemplar responses 24. Ask friends to mark your exams 25. Ask teachers to mark your exams 26. Ask past students to mark your exams 27. Record yourself talking about it 28. Write a blog post on it 29. Pretend to teach it in a mirror 30. Explain it to a child and ask them if they understand 31. Talk to teachers or professors about it 32. Talk to past students about it 33. Talk to academics in the field about it 34. Try to model the concept 35. Make a list 36. Write your own syllabus for the content 37. Create a video about the content 38. Play a game on the topic 39. Create a game on the topic 40. Create a brochure summarising the information 41. Write content you have to remember on a whiteboard 42. Use sticky notes to write down questions or key points 43. Write a speech on it 44. Say a speech on it 45. Record yourself speaking about the topic and listen to it 46. Relate the information to your life 47. Swap notes with friends 48. Download other people’s notes online 49. Purchase notes and read them 50. Use an online memorizer 51. Use a cloze passage generator to memorise 52. Colour code your information 53. Write a list of questions you have about the topic 54. Research the questions and answer them 55. Ask your friends to write a list of questions about the topic and swap 56. Swap reading material with friends 57. Use JSTOR 58. Ask your local librarian about it 59. Ask an online librarian about it 60. Read relevant newspapers 61. Read relevant magazines 62. Watch relevant TV shows 63. Watch relevant documentaries or movies 64. Listen to relevant radio broadcasts 65. Look it up in an encyclopaedia 66. Read forums 67. Ask questions on forums 68. Answer questions on forums 69. Answer questions on Tumblr regarding the topic 70. Get a tutor 71. Use an online tutoring service 72. Look at yahoo questions or similar sites 73. Answer questions on yahoo questions or similar sites 74. Laminate your notes and stick them on your bedroom door 75. Laminate your notes and stick them on the ceiling 76. Laminate your notes and stick them on the mirror 77. Solve problems 78. Keep a list of problems you are unable to solve 79. Write problems and swap with friends 80. Do a mind-dump on a page 81. Watch a Khan Academy video about it 82. Join a study group 83. Run a study group 84. Write a study guide 85. Publish your study guide 86. Download apps about your content 87. Write everything you’re unsure about on a whiteboard 88. Erase each item on the whiteboard once you understand it 89. Download ebooks about your content 90. Contact people who are knowledgeable in the field and willing to help 91. Use PowerPoint presentations 92. Watch lectures 93. Use Udemy or Coursera 94. Purchase a poster with the information 95. Make a poster with the information 96. Create a digital version of the information 97. Use the digital version as your desktop background 98. Use the digital version as your screensaver 99. Use the digital version as your phone background
Back to school guide!
Organisation
how to set up a bullet journal
setting up a digital bullet journal
mossery co planner review
planner brand recommendations
bullet journal spread ideas
bullet journal decoration hacks
whats in my bag
my favourite stationery
back to school basic supplies
how to improve your handwriting
balancing study and work
2017 monthly planner printables
2018 monthly planner printables
Productivity
productivity and time management applications
how to remove distractions
types of procrastination and how to deal with them
google chrome new tab options for improved productivity
10 small ways to improve your productivity
applications to block websites
no distraction writing applications
100 days of productivity challenge
how to focus in class
how to stick to a schedule
how to stay alert
how to build self-discipline
how to organise for exams
Motivation
what to do when you’ve tried everything
how to gain back motivation
motivational monday printables
how to stop avoiding studying
what to do when you feel exhausted before studying
how I stay motivated
tips on maintaining motivation
how to start a studyblr
how to set up a studygram
dealing with competitive people
how to bounce back from ‘failure’
Studying
applications for students
how to take effective class or lecture notes
how to take notes from a textbook
studying printable pack
my note-taking method
my notebook system
how to write faster
how I organise my binders
good habits to implement
how to study (my method)
how to organise a colour code
how to memorise information effectively
how to memorise quotes
how to use flashcards
how I reduce waffle and narration in essays
tips for essay writing
how to find out where you’re going wrong
how I prepare to study
different ways to study
how to annotate a book/novel/etc
how to get ahead in school
studying as a visual learner
how to practice and present a speech
mindmapping apps and extensions
how to deal with online classes
how to study a language
apps to write without distraction
Self Care
how to improve your sleep schedule
how to study when sick
over-coming self doubt
dealing with stress
how to balance studying and anxiety
how to balance studying and depression
apps that help with depression
ways to reward your productivity
my favourite tv shows
ways to use empty notebooks
how to be more sociable
Printables
weekly study schedule
note-taking printables (dotted, grid, lined, cornell method)
exam revision printable pack (revision checklist, formulas + definitions sheet, essay + project planner, weekly schedule)
week at a glance
organic chemistry printable
100 days of productivity tracker
literary techniques
my Etsy shop (lots more printables! use ‘student10′ for 10% off any purchase)
Need gift suggestions for my boyfriend. It's our 1 year and I am clueless.
I got mine this last year and he loved it! It basically shows the alignment of the stars on any important date
it’s called under lucky stars