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hot girls look so good studying ✨💕📚

my 2022 law school vibes !!

Today at the university we made organoids from mouse tissue.

I prepared a mammal for the first time.

The photos show the mouse organs before being fragmented.

You can see intestine, pancreas, heart and lung.

My biology memes are getting more dubious by the day

Hi💗 This is my cozy place to learn chemistry. I am starting a new study cycle for the exam - my goal is to enter the medical university. During this year I am completing my Master's degree in Biotechnology and is pursuing a grant from my current university. I do an extra school of dental hygienist on the weekends and work in the meantime. Wish me luck! ✨

Himantolophus sagamius found washed ashore on Crystal Cove State Park

Plerogyra sinuosa or Bubble Coral 

Appropriately named, the bubble coral is covered in bubble-like polyps that are filled with water; these can develop in different colors and shapes. The polyps also contain zooxanthellae, causing the bubbles to expand during the day and retract at night. 

Journey to the Microcosmos- We Dipped Our Lens in Oil to See More Detail

Image Originally Captured by Jam's Germs

Clearly my time management is going great.

i found an old entomology textbook! it’s so pretty!

Journey to the Microcosmos:  Tardigrades: Chubby, Misunderstood, & Not Immortal

Images originally captured by Jam’s Germs

Thank you @airyearthgirl for inspiring me to gif these amazing lines

pink fairy armadillo

Vampire amoeba

SOME FAVORITE STUDY/FOCUS RESOURCES

online pomodoro timer - perfect for days where you have several assignments to complete, this timer automatically tracks how many 25 minute sessions you complete, bringing up the five minute break timer between the first three, then the fifteen minute break timer following the fourth.

freedom for computer - this website blocks all but a list of websites you choose for as long as you need it to. i’ve found it’s great to keep me on task when drafting a longer essay i’ve already done all my research for.

forest for cellphone - i’ve linked to the one on the chrome store, but the best iteration of this app is definitely the one to keep you off your phone. something about having a small, fake tree’s life in your hands is very motivating and also frightening. plus, it’s satisfying to look back at your tiny forest after a long week.

quizlet - if you’re a student in 2021 and haven’t used quizlet what legitimately what you doing. while there isn’t the benefit of handwriting out flashcards and it’s a lot less aesthetic, it’s way more convenient for those of us with messy handwriting or who need to study on buses and the like. you don’t have to worry about dropping cards on the gross bus floor

notion - notion is already madly popular on studyblr, with many people making wildly aesthetic setups, but it doesn’t have to be all that complicated! in my opinion, lists are a very satisfying way to ensure you get everything you want to done, and notion is very nice for that. plus yeah the aesthetic arty fancy options are a bonus. 

friends and family - okay this one is definitely a cop out because it’s not actually a concrete study resource, but i’ve found it works really well to make sure my friends and family are holding me accountable. for friends, this means warning them ahead of time if there’s going to be a few days where they probably shouldn’t try to make plans with me or expect me to be on discord, and for family or roommates this means reminding them to be non-disruptive. don’t be rude to your friends and family though because being a kind person to those you love should definitely should come before academic success.

Hi!

How to not feel dumb in college? When i was in school, i thought i was pretty smart but then i entered college and it feels like everyone is smarter than me. This is affecting my daily life and studies too. What should I do? How do i start studying again?

Hello 👋🏻😊 That’s a common feeling and it’s understandable that you’d feel that way considering you’re struggling academically, and surrounded by smart people. Understandable, but in need of re-framing.

Firstly, the fact that you care about studying is a great sign. The fact that you’re seeking advice is also a great sign. I’m guessing you’re someone who values personal growth; that trait alone will take you further than almost any other.

Second, it’s important to remember that feelings are not facts. Just because you feel like your peers are smarter or more capable, it doesn’t mean you’re right. I think you need to do some reflecting and figure out why you feel dumb.

Try to poke holes in your theory:

In your class, is everyone there above your level academically, or are they just less shy than you about contributing to class discussion?

Has anyone ever commented negatively on your academic ability or intelligence?

Do you have a history of feeling dumb in other areas of your life, such as perceived social inadequacy?

Is your self-esteem low in general?

Were you ever bullied for anything, therefore expect to be attacked or ridiculed when you show “weakness?”

Do you come from a family that values academic achievement and their praise was your incentive, but now you aren’t being praised by the people around you?

Do you feel over-shadowed by a sibling? When siblings compete for the approval of a parent, it can greatly affect the self-worth of all siblings involved, because parental approval meant life or death when we were young — and that conditioning is hard to re-wire, if not impossible; our parent’s opinions will likely always matter.

Another way to phrase this question might be, “what makes me feel smart?”

The arena you play in makes a difference:

High school is generalized, college is specialized. You’re here with people who are passionate about the subject, and likely know a lot about it. In high school, you were with a bunch of people who A) most likely did not want to be there and therefore tried less, B) did not choose (most) of the classes they took, and C) may have been bad at those subjects because they didn’t care about them.

High school doesn’t do a very good job of preparing students for post-secondary. It’s possible you just haven’t yet developed the skills required to excel in post-secondary. You might still be in a learning curve.

Reasons why feeling less intelligent than others isn’t necessarily a bad thing:

Lack of knowledge implies opportunity. What you don’t know, is out there waiting for you to learn it. Not knowing can be an exciting place if you adopt a perspective that values growth, and is driven by curiosity rather than shame about not knowing.

It’s important to be surrounded by people who are smarter than you. If you’re the smartest person in the room, you’re not learning as effectively as you could be. Learn to be thankful for the smart people around you; instead of seeing them as competition or as mirrors of your perceived inadequacy, see them as inspiration, and seek their feedback — having a second opinion always helps, especially when they’re knowledgeable in your field.

Your worth is independent of achievement, competency, or status. Start to re-wire your perception of worthiness in general and this academic perception will follow suit.

I suggest you find a new word for how you’re feeling.

See, dumb is subjective. It’s inaccurate, because it doesn’t represent anything tangible. What is dumb? And by whose metric is “dumb” measured? Not only that — “dumb” is not constructive. If your goal is to feel and/or be smarter, you can’t call yourself dumb. It doesn’t work that way. As Dr. Jordan Peterson says, “If you want to be strong, stop saying things that make you feel weak.”

Suggestions:

“I’m not the smartest person in the room (and that’s okay)”

“This person is better at x than I am”

“I don’t know as much about x as this person”

“I’m not an expert in this (yet)”

“I’m still learning”

“They were a beginner once too”

“If they can do/learn it, so can I”

How do I start studying again?

Just start. Set a timer for whatever amount of time you think you can tolerate. 5 minutes, 10, 15. More if you can, but make sure you start as low as you think you can handle. This is called exposure therapy. Right now, studying is probably a source of anxiety for you, or it causes you some sort of distress while you’re doing it. You’re feeling an aversion to studying, so there’s something about it that your nervous system is trying to protect you from by avoiding it. This is why you need to get clear on why you’re averse, on why you feel inadequate, on why you’re struggling, because now you can make a game-plan. Start small, and build momentum on your small victories. This is how you regain your confidence.

Other tips:

Find a study buddy

Utilize study apps

Meditate before studying

Stay hydrated, fed, and well-rested

Take care of your mental health; rule out (and prevent) other issues that could be contributing to or causing this struggle; avoid burnout and be mindful of your mentality

Talk to a therapist

Talk to a loved one

Talk to a student advisor, professor’s assistant, or professor

Request a tutor if your school offers them, or hire one if you have the means

Figure out what time of day you study best, and try to reorganize your schedule to accommodate if you can

Study in your favourite place — the spot on campus or in your house you feel most creative, alert and productive

Treat yourself with a non-food reward (I think coffee is okay! ☺️)

I hope this helps! Know that you’re not alone, and that your problem is 100% fixable — it’s about mentality, practice, persistence, and self-compassion. Take care! 😊

~ Bella ✨

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Study like a Gryffindor + aesthetic

break out the good snacks and pump the music

use breaks as a time to work out

learn how to manage time

write it down before you type it up

ask questions, even if you think they’re stupid

be confident in your ability to succeed

go to the professor’s office hours when you have questions

sit in front of the class, you will have no choice but to listen to the lecture

be unafraid of the hard work it takes to achieve good grades

don’t study on your bed, you will subconsciously start sleeping

don’t eat greasy, oily, or fatty foods when studying

if you're tired, take a shower before getting started with a work pile

study with your best friend/s. you can teach, quiz, and discipline each other

do extra credit when you have the chance to do so

highlight effectively, only key terms and points

when memorizing, reading notes aloud works for a lot of people.

learn from past mistakes. take note of what you got wrong on a test and clarify.

connect the dots, relate and compare concepts.

be curious.

question concepts, don’t be afraid to overlearn.

color-code when highlighting.

read over your notes before you sleep. doing so will allow your brain to process the information more effectively.

wear clothes that make you feel confident and comfortable

have a positive mindset, don't think or say anything regarding hating studying or learning

hope these are useful :) -love pika☁️

Cooooool

The Costa Rican “Glass Frog” has skin that’s almost transparent allowing you to see its organ structure.                          

21/03/2021

4/100 Days of Productivity 💪🏻

54 days to the final exams ✨

I love to learn in the presence of plants 🪴 Yesterday I was listening to lectures and today I was doing chemical calculations 👩‍🔬 It was a very enjoyable an productive weekend.

Lovely colors 👩‍🔬

~ aesthetics of isolation DNA from maize leaves ~