Waddup my name is Charlie, im 21, and i never fucking learned how to study.
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just read a quote which goes something similar to ‘if michelangelo had been alive today, he wouldnt have been painting ceilings, he’d have been making cgi films or developing 3D printing’ and i just imagined Michelangelo surrounded by hundreds of his incredibly gay statues, only in brightly coloured plastic, 3D printed form.
School just really sucks cause they take this wonderful concept of learning and discovering new things and just completely ruin it with the atmosphere of judgement and suppression of creativity and strict deadlines and basing your intelligence on a letter and wow you ruined it nice job
I wanted to make a revision printable for myself now that I’m in VCE, so I based it off the curve of forgetting in order to combat it. :) Usually I do a bit more revision than this, but I like use this sheet as a minimum for revision and also as a way to keep track of what to revise.
Here’s a downloadable link for anyone else who would like to use it too!
“Overcoming the Curve of Forgetting” Printable
HOW TO USE:
one subject per printable
tick boxes for what tasks to do each revision session (there are two blanks to add any other unique method you like to use)
sub topics to revise in each subject
a tick & the date in each box for completion
Good luck revising!
i need to stop imagining scenarios in my head that have a -2% chance of actually happening it’s becoming a problem
concept: me gently sipping tea in a quiet bright cafe, I aced my exams and the bees are safe
We all know studying for a subject you love is easy, but studying for a subject you hate? That’s the hard part. Personally, i abhor chemistry, so here are some methods i’ve used to tackle this! Hope it helps!
FIND OUT WHY YOU HATE IT
Does it bore you?
Are you bad at it?
Do you hate the teacher?
Got a bad grade for it once?
IF IT BORES YOU….
Make a reward system
Spice up your notes:
how to illustrate your notes (by notastudyblryet)
notetaking methods (by studyign)
Study with a group of friends
Flashcards pt. 1 (post by etudiance) & Flashcards pt. 2 (post by illolita)
Do online quizzes or make your own!
IF YOU’RE BAD AT IT….
Find out why!
Are you focusing the wrong things?
Problems with time management
Unable to memorise? (post by brain-exercise)
Using the wrong method?
Speak to your teacher about it
Form a study group!
Make a study guide (post by etudiantt)
Youtube channels to ace your exams by mai-studies
Essential websites!!
IF YOU HATE THE TEACHER…
how to do well in a class taught by a crappy teacher by coffeeandstationery
Consult other teachers!!!
Independent studying :^)
Study group!!!
IF YOU GOT A BAD GRADE FOR IT ONCE….
Its not the end of the world
Keep working hard bc hard work ALWAYS pays off
Believe in yourself!!
One grade does not define you
Speak to your teachers on how you can improve!
Switch up your study styles and methods!
AND IF ALL ELSE FAILS… Channel your hate for the subject into motivation and work your ass off!!!!!
+ MY MASTERPOSTS how to literature bullet journal vs. diary planner
+ HELPFUL POSTS
+ MY POSTS
+ WORD ART
things ive heard people say in class:
“what if i just straight up break down in class and scare the shit out of ms neo so that she’ll postpone the test?”
“is it too early if i have a breakdown in january?” “its the second week, man.” “i know.”
“let’s all just collectively skip the national exams, fuck the system!” *aggressive cheering*
in a really choked up voice, “i have rights.”
“what if i become a monk? do monks have to take exams?”
“in this context, what does ‘rapid’ mean?” “FAST AND FURIOUS”
“did y’all do the chem homework?” *collective ‘no’s* “alright, good. nobody be a wimp and do their homework, alright? if we’re fucked, we’re all fucked together.”
“wait, you mean to say that this school still teach fun stuff like music??”
*scandalised gasp* “you stole my circle template’s virginity!” “all i did was hook a finger through one of the holes!” “exactly!”
“i bought this $2 knee guard just because i want to pretend that i’m injured so that i can sit out of PE.” [slides knee guard on] “i have three consecutive tests after this and lord knows i need all the extra study time that i can get.”
in an increasingly panicked voice, “i can’t just do my lit homework in 30mins!” “well, i did.” “what did you put for characterisation and further analysis?” “i said the protagonist was a fuckboy, and then proceeded to write 3 paragraphs and a conclusion consisting of utter bullshit on why he’s a fuckboy.”
“don’t they call people from Germany, germanese?” said by a top student.
“i think i’m a hermaphrodite.”
“fuck, i hate this. can i just be an escort? or have like 67 sugar daddies?”
in the middle of physics class: “i’m leaving, i’m fucking leaving. i’m going down to the canteen to buy takeouts of 3 fishball noodles. y’all want anything?”
“i want the saddest pepe the frog meme you can find as our class logo.”
“i found a salsa dip in my bag, anyone have some chips?” [a girl sighs, puts down her calculator and reaches into her sports bag] “i do.”
hello buds!! as you probably already know since i talk about it a lot, i love philosophy!! a lot of you ask me about it + seem to be scared of it sometimes or want to know more about it so here i’m just compiling some links i’ve found useful whilst studying philosophy :]
what is philosophy?
read through this article
this should also give you an idea
great, where can i learn it + what should i start with?
my philosophy tag
branches of philosophy
an infographic on the history of philosophy
a timeline on major western philosophers
women in philosophy
try these books maybe
internet encyclopedia of philosophy
routledge encyclopedia of philosophy
stanford encyclopedia of philosophy
check out some 3 minute philosophy videos here
the school of life is my fave!!!
eastern philosophers
sparknotes philosophy
khanacademy philosophy
wireless philosophy
the philosophy tube
the crash course youtube channel ~ they’re about to have some philosophy videos v soon so stay tuned!!
the partially examined life
+ more philosophy podcasts
why should i major in it? what can i do?
unlocking the potential of a philosophy degree
questions and concerns of a philosophy major
@studentsofphilosophy which is my favourite philosophy blog has a whole tag for philosophy major success
+ my masterposts
notes, studying, and self-study resources
self-study resources
supplies
igcse resources
improving your handwriting
how to studyblr
literature masterpost
organisation
aesthetically pleasing notes
annotating
studying a foreign language
really great apps
math
college + uni
motivation
biology
space!!!!
chemistry
physics
summary writing
the discursive/argumentative essay
the narrative essay + the descriptive essay
the ultimate english masterpost!!
stress relief
what i’ve learnt throughout my years of being a student
how to stay productive during holidays
bullet journals
melodic studying
+ more
good luck with whatever you choose to pursue, pals! hope this helped some of you out 💟
Based on this post
“Failure is the key to success"
We’ve all heard motivational quotes similar to the above. While they serve as an important reminder on our rough days, sometimes we need something more than hugs and well wishes to get us through.
You’ve failed. What next?
Let it out: Step back. Take a few days off. Shower, catch up on that sleep debt. Remind yourself of who you are outside your academic study. Catch up with a friend for coffee (or just get some coffee). Watch a movie, marathon a tv series, built a pillow fort, tumblr, youtube spiral - anything. Because your academic life is only one piece (of varying size) of a larger puzzle. Remind yourself of who you are outside of university/ school.
Formal/ Informal Avenues of Review : Check your school/university’s academic policies. Are you eligible to resit the exam? Were there any extenuating circumstances that affected your performance (e.g. medical, emergency etc)? Are you eligible to seek an adjustment to your marks? If you’re eligible, what documentation will you need to provide? Which staff member can you contact to follow up your application? If you’re not eligible, are there any other members of staff or advisor (e.g. course advisors, councillors, student leaders) you can discuss your circumstances with?
Reset, Recuperate, Retake: It is likely that you will need to repeat or retake the class/ assessment/ unit. That’s ok. Seek feedback from your lecturer/ tutor or teacher. Consolidate your strong areas. Focus on the areas of the course you find challenging. Use the feedback given to target your study time!
Same Shit, Different Day: While the content may be the same, using a different method to study may be more effective ( see below)
Same content? Change it up!
flashcards by @illolita,
colour coding
audio recordings by @riseandstudy,
mindmaps by @reviseordie
sticky notes @etudiance
Change your study habits by @whilwheaton
Practice past papers. (see below).
Something to help you get back up on your feet
Videos and speeches to help you push through
On being wrong
On regret
On making difficult choices
On what the fuck to do with your life
On “falling behind”
On rushing things
On success
On motivation - for recent graduates
On perspective by @fishingboatproceeds
Just do it
Find songs to cry and scream to
8tracks and this spotify playlist
Classical music for any mood by @violaboss
Find something on the Nostalgia Machine
Infinite Jukebox
Make your own music
IDGAF by Watsky “Let me tell you about my GPA, four-O, straight A’s and my- idgaf!”
Something to help you fucking laugh or smile
Honest Trailers
Dance Mashup
Thomas Sanders @thatsthat24
This kid and this kid
Goat Remixes
This vine
Need more?
Cute flash games (+amazing background music)
Motivation wall by @study-ings
Mug Cake by @sortedfood
Calming Manatee
Ultimate motivation song
SCREAM INTO THE VOID (personal favourite)
Things to remember
Oi, have you ever failed anything?
Yes. See here
Graduation is a journey.
Yes, studyblr makes studying look glamourous, neat, aesthetic, “oh, look how these _____ notes helped me get an A+.” But writing notes, having fancy pens, using apps (whilst useful) only form one part of a larger narrative.
The reality is much less appealing. The road to graduation is not a fairytale. The road to graduation is fucking tough. It may involve tears, frustration, all nighters, crippling anxiety and unhealthy levels of caffeine consumption. One set back does not knock you off the path to graduation. Setbacks are arguably a part of the journey.
Sometimes, hard work and effort will not translate into results.
There’s a special brand of frustration that comes with dedicating the past month/week/ year to a particular project and not achieving your desired result/ grade. It stings like a bitch and is often accompanied by a sense of doubt.
Check that you’ve followed your syllabus. Accept that there may have been factors outside of your control. Revisit the process - what did you enjoy? What did you learn from the mechanics of the process?
The value of hard work does not necessarily lie in the result attained; nor is the result attained a reflection of the worth of your efforts.
Experience is an advantage
Retaking the test/assessment/ unit can be an advantage. You know what questions to expect. More importantly, you know how you react under exam conditions. Prepare. Plan your exam time. Will you start the exam paper from the beginning or the end and work backwards?
Use this experience in those pesky interview questions! (e.g. the good ol’ “tell me about a time you failed”)
Perfection is not a prerequisite to success
Ah, my pesky perfectionist tendencies. At times, I must remind myself that I don’t need to be perfect in order to reach my goal. Not having the latest app, 10 different coloured pens, that fancy notebook, the newest edition of the textbook does not mean I’ve automatically failed. I just have to be more resourceful.
Just start. Work with what you have, to the best of your ability. Yes it may be difficult; you might need to access extra resources online, or find material from other sources. Your notes may all be in the same colour, or spread over three different notebooks. But success will not be an option unless you start.
Other useful tips
On bad semesters by @post–grad
This masterpost by @areistotle
Reducing stress by @mindpalacestudy
How to fail by @psychstudyblr
A final note…
You’ve probably been through hell to get to where you are. Celebrate your achievements - don’t diminish them. Build a support network (heck, at the very least make a youtube playlist of funny videos). You’ve passed an exam before. You’ve endured X number of years of formal academic education. Sure, each exam is slightly different and each comes with its customised brand of torture. No two exams are exactly the same. But have confidence in yourself - you’ve picked up some transferrable skills along the way - determination, resilience, the endurance to pull all nighters.
Whether you’ve been a straight A student up to this point, a masters student or top of the academic pyramid, failure is going to be one of those annoying things you’ll eventually face.
What you do with it?
Well, that’s where shit gets interesting.
All the best,
-fuckstudy
Masterposts are posted every other Monday (asia pacific)/ Sunday (everywhere else). See previous masterposts here. Feel free to request topics here.
previous topic: law 101 - how to read case law
Use y=mx+b to calculate the slope of how down hill my life is going
HAPPY NEW YEAR GUYS!!!!
heres some wishes for u beans (add some more if u wish)
a) good grades/ improvement b) being healthy (physically mentally emotionally all that good stuff) c) being happy n content with urself d) achieving all of ur goals e) no more (or less bc lets be realistic here) procrastination lets kick it in the butt off to pluto ok f) WATER !!! h2o is ur life buddy ok get at least 8 glasses/day g) no financial problems (bc rn the economy isnt at its v peak for most)
30.12.15 // Finally managed to do some relaxing. I spent my whole day making gravity falls themed cookies and it was damn worth it!
Looking for that Studyblr
Hey guys 🌸 It’s Alina
• My studyblr is fairly new and I’m looking for new studyblrs to follow and get inspirations from.
• Just reblog this post or follow me and I’ll check out/follow your blog!
Thank you~
follow spree
hey! you guys are amazing so I decided to do a follow spree!
so, if you are a studyblr/similar kind of blog, like/reblog this post & maybe follow me and i will check you out!
tbh the women of House of Cards are so goals. I feel like if I’d just be 10% more Claire I could achieve all my academic goals.
24-Hour Studyblr Awards
Hey everyone! I saw a few other studyblrs doing this, so I thought I would join in the fun! It’s only 24-hours so you can delete the post off your blog in a day if you don’t like clutter; just make sure I post the winners first. :)
I will pick three in each category.
Categories:
Best URL
Best Original Studyspo
Best Advice
Friendliest Studyblrs
Favorite New Follows
What does this get you?
Promo to >33k followers!
Listed on my favorite blogs page (which I’ll create after this haha)!
A follow from me, of course!
Rules:
Follow my blog @hexaneandheels
[Opt.] Subscribe to my Youtube (will be posting new videos soon!)
[Opt.] Follow my Instagram
Reblog this post (add main URL to the reblog if sideblog)
This ends at precisely 01:30PM EST on December 23rd 2015! Good luck!
– Melissa ♥
merry trapmas.
all ur faVe christmas songs : remixed!
( listen ) + ( more )
Studytip Masterpost
Videos - My favourites
How to get an A+
How to make the best study guide
How I study - nursing school
5 tips for more efficient studying
Study and revision tips
How to revise: the complete guide
40 study tips, tricks and hacks
How to get straight A’s: mind mapping
How to study for Biology
Revision tips and tricks
How to review and study for exams
A brain hack (of sorts) for exams and tests
10 study tips for earning an A on your next exam
How to make a final exam study schedule
How to make a study schedule
Organisation and time management in nursing school - this can be applied to everything, it doesn’t matter if you are in middle school, high school or university/college
School organisation
How I study and organize for school
Time management
My study night routine
Create your weekly study schedule and routine
School vlog, how to stay organised
My study routine
How to stop procrastinating
Websites
http://www.studygs.net/ - this has so many tips and guides, it is really helpful
http://www.howtostudy.com/ - another complex site dedicated only for studying and how to prepare yourself academically
http://users.clas.ufl.edu/ufhatch/pages/02-TeachingResources/study/ - my first ever article about studying and time management. I think it was 3 or 4 years ago and I remember it motivated me so much for some reason that I started searching for more and more and that’s how I discovered the studyblr community.
5 brilliant websites that will inspire and change your life
25 killer websites that make you cleverer
http://www.revisionworld.com/
https://getrevising.co.uk/make
Hey guys! How are y’all? I’m finally in winter break and I couldn’t be more happier! And because I am happy and I have time I planned you guys almost daily posts made by myself. So if you would like to see something more specific all you need to do is message me or text me and I will add your suggestion to my to-do list. :D
P.S All the websites and videos I mentioned in this post are what motivate me and inspire me to work and they HONESTLY HELP ME SO MUCH. So just try them out. I really hope you will like them and get 100% motivated by them.
Hugs and Kisses :3
14.12.15 // Revising Geography and Philosophy notes during my free period.