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On Asian Stereotypes
Someone once told me, “You’re lucky, you’re Asian. Your stereotypes are all positive, like all Asians are smart, or all Asians are good at math.”
Do you know the problem with Asian stereotypes?
The problem is that when I get an A on a test, people say, “Oh, she’s Asian, of course she got an A”.
The problem is that when our badminton team won state, people said, “Oh, they’re Asian, of course they’re good at badminton”.
The problem is that when my sister got into MIT, I heard people saying, “Well, she’s Asian, so of course she got into MIT”.
When my friend wins a piano competition, people said he won because “all Asians are good at piano.”
But that’s not right.
I got an A on that test because I did my homework every day and studied for hours.
Our badminton team won state because we train 9 hours a week, all year round.
My sister got into MIT because she spent hours agonizing over her essays, because she stayed up ridiculously late doing homework and studying for tests.
Yes, I agree, a lot of the Asians I know are very smart, and many Asians excel in music and extracurriculars. Do you know why? It’s because of their parents, who yell at them when their grades drop, when they don’t practice enough. It’s the hours spent crying, the times you consider cheating because you don’t have time to study. It’s your bleeding fingers and aching shoulders, but you haven’t practiced enough.
Because when we don’t succeed, all we hear is countless people telling us, “You’re Asian, aren’t Asians supposed to be smart?” “Aren’t Asians supposed to be good at piano?” “Aren’t Asians supposed to succeed at everything without trying?”
Do not invalidate our hard work by saying our achievements are a result of our ethnicity.
Every stationary fans dream
frrrriiieeendsss!!!
an immense thank you to all of my followers! I've hit 300!!! you all just make me feel so loved :) to my new followers - feel free to ask away at any time and if you just need someone to rant/talk to, I'm your girl! keep studying, I know you all are working your little butts off! it'll be worth it in the long run
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writing adult emails is awful
its like
hi [name of person],
this formatting is making me uncomfortable but I have to tell you something / ask you something that is vital to my career as a student.
I re-read and edited that sentence for an hour, but you’ll probably just glance over it for half a second.
thanks!
- [name]
Hey friends! Plenty of stores offer great discounts for college students, and all you need is your Student ID! Here’s a list for you:
FOOD
Arby’s 10% off of your purchase with a valid Student ID
Burger King 10% off of your total purchase with a valid Student ID
Chick-Fil-A Free drink with a valid Student ID
Chipotle Free drink with a valid Student ID
Dairy Queen 10% off of your total purchase with a valid Student ID
Domino’s Discounts vary by location (I can tell you from personal experience that the one near my college has amazing discounts)
Firehouse Subs 10% off of your order (if your school has a partnership)
Kroger 5% off your purchase off food items
Papa John’s Discounts vary by location
Pizza Hut 10-20% off of your purchase (depending on location)
Qdoba $5 student burrito meals
Subway 10% off of your total purchase with a valid Student ID
Waffle House 10% off of your total purchase with a valid Student ID
CLOTHING
Ann Taylor 20% off your purchase will a valid Student ID
ASOS 10% off of your online purchase
Banana Republic Save 15% off of any in-store purchase when you show your valid student ID
Charlotte Russe Students can get a 10% discount on all merchandise (at participating locations)
J.Crew Save 15% off of any in-store purchase when you show your valid student ID
Levi’s 15% off online orders for US students
The Limited 15% off of in-store purchases with a valid Student ID
Medelita Pre-med and current medical students and residents receive varying discounts
TECHNOLOGY
Adobe Students get a discount on certain software
Apple Save up to $200 on a new Mac + education pricing on many items
Dell Students receive discounts on certain products
HP Students receive education pricing on PCs
Lenovo Students (and faculty) receive discounts on PCs and laptops
Microsoft Students can receive Microsoft Office for free
Norton Students can receive up to 50% discounts on certain products
Sony Students can receive up to a 10% discount
Spotify Students can purchase Spotify premium for $4.99 per month (50% off of the normal price)
ENTERTAINMENT
AMC Theaters On Thursdays, students receive discounted movie tickets
Carnegie Hall Students pay only $10 for select performances
Cinemark Offers students discounted movie tickets with a valid Student ID
Madame Tussaud’s Receive 15% off at American locations
Museum of Modern Art, NY Full-time students at New York universities receive one free admission per visit
Regal Theaters Discounts vary by location
TRAVEL / TRANSPORTATION
Eurail People 25 years old or younger get 35% off of the adult price
Greyhound Students can save 20% on travel fares
Rail Europe Discounts available for people 26 years old or younger
STA Created to help students find discounts on travel
MISC.
Amazon Free 2 day shipping for 6 months + discounted Amazon Prime
FedEx Save 30% on documents and 20% on packages
JiffyLube $10 towards your purchase or 10% off
JoAnn Fabrics Save 10% on all purchases + 2 coupons (this is for both high school and college students)
Sam’s Club Sign up for the discounted membership and receive an instant $15 dollar gift card + savings on college supplies
Disclaimer: These discounts may not be available at all locations
Happy Saving! ~Morgan
06 02 2016 • “The stars are blazing like rebel diamonds cut out of the sun.”
February spread and this week’s overview spread from my bullet journal! It might not look like it from this but it’s gonna be a busy week 😖💪🏻
{02/06/16 4:45 pm}
hello, friends!! sorry it’s been so long, I’ve been loaded with schoolwork.
I hope the ACT went well for anybody that took it! just remember - standardized test scores do not define you. it’s something I’m working on myself :)
Books are my friends, my companions. They make me laugh and cry and find meaning in life.
Christopher Paolini, Eragon (via studyrelief)
School is hard! And it’s even harder to make yourself pick up those books and start studying.. So this is how I get ready to revise:
Get Comfy!
wearing uncomfortable clothes will ruin your concentration
who wants to wear jeans all day anyway????
so put on those sweatpants and get cozy!!
my fav outfit: fleece-lined leggings, a tunic sweater, and fuzzy socks!
in the summer I love athletic shorts and a t-shirt
also put your hair up!
I like a braid or my signature study bun
but a ponytail will do
Get Moving!
exercising can help you retain information!
as seen here
make sure to keep it light not so much that you’re sweating
do 15 jumping jacks, 10 sit-ups, and 5 push-ups!
or take a quick walk around the house
trust me, it will make your day ten times better
Snack Time!
make it healthy
too much sugar will make you feel crummy
go with something that has more vitamins, fiber, and protein!
make some on the weekends to avoid wasting time
some of my favorites
blueberry banana smoothie bowl <– it just says smoothie but add less milk to make it a bowl
banana nut muffins (you can add chocolate chips if you want)
pomegranate
baby carrots and sweet peppers
pistachios!!
trail mix (homemade is the best)
pretzels dipped in cashew butter
tell me if you have more!!
Clear the Area
keep your desk clean
here are some cute organizers! X X X
try not to keep extra supplies on the top of your desk
it can get cluttered really quick!
keep all books, stationery, notes, etc. close at hand
open your windows and let natural light in!
Get Relaxed & Pumped!!
save a few motivating quotes and read them
turn off your phone!!!
take 2 minutes to breathe and listen
drink some water!!
START!
do one easy assignment
like a worksheet
then move on to something creative
write part of an essay or work on a project
now, do your hardest assignment
and Finish It!!!!
do something simpler
do another worksheet
revise and condense from today’s lesson!
work on things you have to memorize
vocabulary
use flashcards or other methods like summary foldables (one of my favs thanks sareena! @studyign)
After Studying
time to relax!
clean up your space
read!
go on tumblr (you’ve earned it)
watch netflix or youtube
paint your nails
spend some time on your hobbies
get some SLEEP
YOU’RE DONE
all the pre-studying shouldn’t take more then half an hour
don’t procrastinate!
take breaks when studying (I suggest the pomodoro method)
most of all, HAVE FUN STUDYING
Much Love!
Elise @studysystem
what time app do u use on ur mac in your 10 jan 16 picture?
hi! it's a Padbury clock download (only available for macs)
forgive and be liberated
what do you cal that time screensaver? thank you
hi :) it's a Padbury clock
I'm from Ohio too! Near Cleveland, what about you?
hi there that so cool!!! I’m from Columbus :)
- cleared up my space, ready to conquer the world; listening to Foals - Late night -
Hey believetimshel! I’m new to the studyblr community! Would love if you & others could follow back. My original account is unsp0ken-details but my study blr is S0aringhigher Thanks!
hello and welcome!! everyone go follow this beautiful human being!!!
me: wow i've got a lot of free time rn
brain: do your homework
me:
brain: do your fucking homework
me: .............anyway
Hey I know you probably get this question a lot but I was wondering what was on you laptop in your last post, thanks.
hi there! it’s okay :) it’s from this website , and can only be downloaded by Macs.
Hii! I love your posts. I just wanted to ask in your latest post, how to get that online clock (which is on your laptop screen).
hello hello, thanks so much!!!
my screensaver is a download from this website !! it’s only available for Mac computers - I’m not sure how to download it for other computers :/
the handwriting challenge!!!
thank you @zoestudiess for tagging me :) sorry it took so long
I am tagging @linedpaper , @rungabbie , and @studyingg13 !
01.13.16
Bullet journals are honestly amazing. Midweek in, and this is the best decision I’ve made in a long time. (shoutout to my chipped nails too)
This weekend consists of organizing my planner, transcribing a recorded therapy session and writing a corresponding paper to it. Oh and coffee of course (while awkwardly listening to myself sing on soundcloud)
“The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential… these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence.”
— Confucius
Here are a list of 10, free apps that can help you organize, study, and strive for higher grades
1.) Focus Now This app has really helped me focus and stay on task. It helps eliminate your bad habits and encourages you to develop desirable habits instead. By using a timer, this app forces you to put down your phone in the allotted time you’ve requested while you plant a plant/tree in your farm. If you go on your phone, you kill the plant. This habit building game sounds slightly cheesy, but it really does help and I definitely recommend this app. I also know Focus Timer is a good habit developer app as well that tracks your progress and the hours you have spent studying.
2.) Maths Alarm Clock If you are not a morning person like me and you have a fairly difficult time to get up, this app is perfect. With its super annoying alarm, it demands you to do a math problem in order for the alarm to stop. This way, your brain wakes up and plus you get extra practice at math! You will hate this app in the morning, but it gets the job done and that’s what matters.
3.) Calculator # I always forget my calculator in my locker and this app has saved my math grade. It provides users a no cost, scientific calculator. You honestly cant go wrong with this.
4.) Flashcards+ Being unorganized ( in the process of fixing this ), I tend to lose my flashcards. When upcoming, cumulative tests come up, this bites me in the butt. This app allows people to create flashcard decks and allows you to customize them by inserting pictures which can really help visual learners. Plus, typing out flashcards take little amount of time in comparison to hand writing them. However, if you find that you learn more effectively by writing down things, then stick with that! Just make sure you don’t lose the notecards.
5.) Quizlet This app is slightly similar to Flashcards +1, but it introduces more features.Unlike Flashcards+, you can play games on the topic you are studying, making it more fun to learn. You can also share and find notecards with your peers.
6.) Khan Academy The founder of Khan Academy literally deserves 3841481 medals. With thousands of videos dedicated towards chemistry, math, biology, physics, etc, Khan Academy has helped me understand so many concepts that I could not grasp. He explains the concepts in great detail while making it easy to understand and follow and I can’t even put to words on how much I love Khan Academy.
7.) Photo Math If you’re stumped on a math problem in your textbook, take a picture of the math problem you are stuck on and Photo Math will grant you a step by step guidance on how to get the answer. DON’T JUST COPY DOWN THE STEPS, ACTUALLY KNOW WHY AND HOW THEY GOT TO THE ANSWER. If you just copy it down, then you did not learn anything and you’ll get the problem wrong again when it appears on a test and that is not very ideal.
8.) Gojimo Gojimp provides thousands of practice AP tests, SAT Test Preps, ACT Test Preps, and tons of other tests for students! AND ITS FREE!! The app supplies free quizzes that give detailed, thorough explanations too.
9.) Vocabulary Builder from Magoosh If you’re interested in expanding your vocabulary, you will love this app. Vocabulary Builder is great for preparing for the SATS!
10.) Todoist If you’re in desperate need for a planner, then Todoist is gonna be a lifesaver for you. Todoist encourages users to manage their tasks with their simple working app. It’s perfect for organization and increasing productivity. c:
I hope this helped!!
12/6 || 11:06a
Finishing up the week here…thought I’d post a photo of this week’s spread! 😸
