Waddup my name is Charlie, im 21, and i never fucking learned how to study.
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When you educate a woman, you educate a nation.
Reblog/like if you’re a studyblr who’s apart of the LGBT+ community!
I wanna see how many of us are out there!
You are not just studying for your future.
You are studying to save those patients.
You are studying to save that family’s mother from a lengthy jail sentence.
You are studying to teach us all.
You are studying to improve global communication.
You are studying to improve the environment.
You are studying so we learn from the past.
You are studying so technology progresses.
Who ever you are and whatever your goals are.
Your decision to study will change the world.
Literally.
me when i found out i got into yale me calling my dad to tell him i got into yale
I haven’t taken math in about three semesters so please excuse me if my notes are a little rough/messy because I don’t really remember how to take notes for math 😭😭
The “I will do it because you said I couldn’t” club
Sagittarius, Pisces, Capricorn, Gemini, Scorpio, Aries
Words to keep inside your pocket:
Quiescent - a quiet, soft-spoken soul.
Chimerical - merely imaginary; fanciful.
Susurrus - a whispering or rustling sound.
Raconteur - one who excels in story-telling.
Clinquant - glittering; tinsel-like.
Aubade - a song greeting the dawn.
Ephemeral - lasting a very short time.
Sempiternal - everlasting; eternal.
Euphonious - pleasing; sweet in sound.
Billet-doux - a love letter.
Redamancy - act of loving in return.
I get emotionally attached to lyrics, like not necessarily a whole song just that one line that hits you in the gut and pulls out every emotion you can possibly feel and every time you hear that one line its like the whole world is okay for a few seconds.
CLASSICAL
The old masters. I tried not to include most opera composers, since singing/lyrics interfere with concentration. Most of these playlists are at least an hour long:
Baroque (prancing through the flowers with royalty):
Albinoni
Bach
Corelli
Handel
Guerre
Purcell
Scarlatti
Telemann
Vivaldi
Classical (sipping tea with royalty while listening to their woes and gossip):
Beethoven
Haydn
Mozart
Paganini
Romantic (watching a heartfelt, teary-eyed scene in a soap opera):
Berlioz
Bizet
Borodin
Brahms
Bruch
Bruckner
Chopin
Dvorak
Field
Franck
Gade
Grieg
Liszt
Mendelssohn
Rachmaninov
Rimsky-Korsakov
Rubenstein
Saint-Saëns
Schubert
Robert Schumann
Clara Schumann
Smetana
Strauss II
Tchaikovsky
Wagner
Weber
Impressionistic (stargazing in an open field at midnight):
Debussy
Ravel
Late Romantic/Early Modern (dramatically confessing your love in the pouring rain):
Albéniz
Beach
Chaminade
de Falla
Dukas
Elgar
Fauré
Glazunov
Mahler
Respighi
Satie
Sibelius
Strauss
Vaughan Williams
Modern (these get sub-categories because they’re so different):
Emotional and moving
Barber
Bartok
Glass
Holst
Ives
Kabalevsky
Kodaly
Poulenc
Schoenberg
Trimble
We’re off on an epic adventure!
Copeland
Grofe
Prokofiev
Tailleferre
Dramatic theme for every super villain ever
Adams
Musgrave
Shostakovich
Stravinsky
Tower
Curious and off-putting, but hypnotic
Cage
Higdon
Rodrigo
Jazz hands and big city lights
Gershwin
Joplin
Milhaud
Still
Long, random playlists: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8)
Youtube Channels:
Classical Music
The Spirit of Classical Music
TopClassicalMusic
naxosorchestral
Classical Music11
There’s also playlists on Spotify (just go to Browse > Genres & Moods > Classical).
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CONTEMPORARY CLASSICAL
Sometimes the old masters are too stuffy. I get it. Have some more long playlists from a few of my favorite contemporary artists:
Piano
Yiruma
Michael Nyman
Ludovico Einaudi
Brian Crain
Jim Brickman
Ryuichi Sakamoto
Joe Hisaishi
Yann Tiersen
Violin
Itzhak Perlman
Vanessa Mae Storm
Emilie Autumn (electric)
David Garrett
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EDM
Maybe you don’t like classical at all. That’s fine, too. Here’s some wub-wub to get your mind on track:
Aggressive & Intense (dubstep, deathstep, metalstep, etc)
Long, random playlists: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8)
Youtube Channels:
Glitch Mob
Excision
TheSupremeKronus
Chill & Melodic (chillstep, deep house, melodic dubstep)
Long, random playlists: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8)
Youtube Channels:
Pulse8Music
ChillYourMind
Fluidified
Upbeat & Dancy (electro house, club music, more chillstep)
Long, random playlists: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) Youtube Channels:
Madeon
Paul van Dyk
Omnitica
There are countless other Youtube channels and mixes. You can also find some playlists on Spotify (Browse > Genres & Moods > Electronic).
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INSTRUMENTAL COVERS OF POPULAR SONGS
Here are a few channels to check out if you’re starting from nowhere:
Piano
Miri Lee 이미리 Pianistmiri - pop, r&b, rap, some classical, rock, and k-pop
David Sides - pop, r&b, rap, some rock
oysterlovers - pop, r&b, rap, some classical and rock
The Theorist - pop, r&b, and rap
TheUnsungHeroine - pop & electronic/dubstep
YourPianoCover - mostly pop, a few rap
Steve Siu Piano - pop, country, classical, some rock and rap
Yoonha85TV - pop, rap, r&b, some k-pop
Brooklyn Duo (piano & cello) - pop
ThePianoGuys (piano & cello) - pop, r&b, classical, rock
Hour-long, yearly pop playlists by oysterlovers: 2013, 2014
Yearly pop medleys by AlexTanMusic: 2012, 2013, 2014
Violin
The Mad Violinist & SCO - pop, r&b, rap, dubstep
Lindsey Stirling - pop, r&b, rap, soundtracks, classical
Momento - pop & rock
Josh Vietti - pop, r&b, rap, rock, classical
JuNCurryAhn - pop, k-pop, classical, soundtracks
David Wong - pop, r&b, rock, rap
Bryson Andres - pop, r&b, rock, electronic
JasonYangViolin - pop, rock, rap, soundtracks
Of course, there are countless people who don’t have huge channels and maybe only a cover or two. The search bar is your friend. And don’t forget to make a playlist!
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VIDEO GAME SOUNDTRACKS
Think about it, there are tons of people whose only job is to get the atmosphere of a game right by carefully composing the right music. And there are plenty of games with beautiful music. I love these playlists:
Remember Me (brilliant mix of electronic and classical)
Papo & Yo (relaxing and tropical)
Rayman Origins (springy, lighthearted, and amazing)
Rayman Legends (energetic, goofy, and wonderful)
Dark Cloud 2/Dark Chronicle (beautiful, bouncy, heart-racing)
To The Moon (dreamy and moving)
Kingdom Hearts (gorgeous, epic, breathtaking)
Mirror’s Edge (soothing and mechanical)
Hamtaro: Ham-Hams Unite (adorable 8-bit)
Alice: Madness Returns (odd, creepy, and carnival-esque)
Journey (peaceful and atmospheric)
Child of Light (melancholic and powerful)
Trine (epic and mystical)
The Vanishing of Ethan Carter (mysterious and haunting)
Valiant Hearts (pretty and heartbreaking)
Walking Dead Season 1 (depressing and beautiful)
Braid (relaxing, Celtic vibes)
Botanicula (breathy, vibrant, playful)
Machinarium (earthy, futuristic, energetic)
Long, random playlists: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10)
Youtube Channels:
VGameOSTs
SoundtrackVideoGame
Video Game Soundtracks
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MOVIE SOUNDTRACKS
Just like video games, movies rely heavily on music to set the mood for the audience. Here are some of my favorite playlists:
Studio Ghibli
Spirited Away
Howl’s Moving Castle
Princess Mononoke
Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind
Kiki’s Delivery Service (x)
Castle in the Sky
My Neighbor Totoro
Ponyo
Porco Rosso
The Wind Rises
Grave of the Fireflies
random playlists: (1) (2) (3)
Classic Disney piano covers (1) (2)
Lord of the Rings
The Fellowship of the Ring
The Two Towers
The Return of the King
Amelie
How to Train Your Dragon
How to Train Your Dragon 2
Coraline
The Secret of Kells
The Tale of Princess Kaguya
The Piano
Schindler’s List
Harry Potter
Philosopher’s/Sorcerer’s Stone
Chamber of Secrets
Prisoner of Azkaban
Goblet of Fire
Order of the Phoenix
Half-Blood Prince
Deathly Hallows pt 1
Deathly Hallows pt 2
You can also view a full list of Grammy Award-winning soundtracks here
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ANIME SOUNDTRACKS
You’ll look like weeaboo trash, but at least you’ll be concentrating. You might need to skip a few tracks here and there if they have lyrics (that messes up my concentration, at least). That said, here’s some recommended playlists:
Elfen Lied (flowy and pretty)
Tokyo Ghoul √A (powerful, electronic, heart-wrenching)
Samurai Champloo (funky, hip-hop, soothing, amazing)
Hellsing Ultimate (epic, funky, aggressive, but also sad and moving)
Death Note (emotional, edgy, rock n’ roll)
Attack on Titan (sometimes emotional & harrowing, sometimes epic & gritty)
Ghost in the Shell (hollow, lonely, mysterious)
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (gritty, funky, upbeat)
Blue Gender (funky, badass, intense)
Mnemosyne (jazzy, upbeat)
Cowboy Bebop (sometimes smooth jazz, sometimes wild & funky)
Neon Genesis Evangelion (more smooth jazz)
Fishugi Yuugi (emotional, romantic)
Sailor Moon (happy & upbeat)
Cardcaptor Sakura (lighthearted, bubbly)
Inuyasha (epic, emotional, inspiring)
Long, random playlists: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10)
Youtube Channels:
Dolan Zoldhost
EpicAnimeRequiem
Epic San
MrAnimeSoundtrack
Erolox OST
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Like I said, this isn’t a complete list but hopefully a good jumping-off point. Feel free to add to areas with your own suggestions. Have fun listening and go be productive!
17 Power Snacks For Studying
1. Banana Dog Bites
Here’s a reason to get excited about a classic-old combo: bananas — a darling energy-boosting carbohydrate — wrapped in wheat tortillas and peanut butter. Recipe here.
2. Mason Jar Hummus and Veggies
Mason jar fanatic or not, you can’t deny that this method syncs with gravity: It’s a mess-free way to transport your high-protein hummus and veggies in one container. Hummus recipe here.
3. Apple Sandwiches with Almond Butter and Granola
You’re already carrying a backpack full of heavy books — the last thing you need is a load of bulky snacks. These sandwiches, already compact and ready to go, solve the problem. Recipe here.
4. Frozen Yogurt-Covered Blueberries
Like bite-size frozen Go-Gurt with real fruit! Just coat fresh blueberries with yogurt and freeze. Full directions here.
5. Roasted Chickpeas
Roast them in the oven for 45–60 minutes — just enough time to get through a chapter of notes — then select your seasoning, eat, and charge up for the next chapter. Recipes here.
6. Chocolate Avocado Pudding
Good chocolate? Boosts energy levels. Tricking yourself into eating healthy chocolate pudding? Boosts endorphins levels. Recipe here.
7. Multigrain Flatbread Cracker Snacks
Lightly spread goat cheese on a flatbread cracker and top with almonds, dates, and a drizzle of honey. Or sprinkle feta cheese over tomato slices. Or…you have seven more options. Recipes here.
8. Blueberry Yogurt Parfait with Granola
The timeless healthy snack. Let frozen blueberries thaw in yogurt. Then top with crunchy granola. Recipe here.
9. Peanut Butter Honey Yogurt Dip with Apples
Apples and Greek yogurt fortified with peanut butter is a power couple snack. AND you should use the apple slicer you bought but are always too lazy to pull out — because right now you need a reason to procrastinate. Recipe here.
10. Avocado Toast
One of those simple recipes with an output greater than the input. Smash some avocados on whole grain bread, drizzle with olive oil, and season. Recipe here.
11. Steamed Broccoli with Miso Peanut Butter Sauce
A NEW SIMPLE WAY TO EAT BROCCOLI? Yes. Steam and eat with a five-ingredient dip: miso, peanut butter, rice vinegar, mirin, and sesame oil. Make the sauce in bulk ahead of time and keep in the fridge. That way you get several snack/study seshes out of it and you don’t have to eat boring broccoli just because you’re under pressure. Recipe here.
12. Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
Pumpkin seeds are loaded with zinc and boost memory. Might give you a slightadvantage if you’re cramming for a test, but no promises. Recipe here.
13. Spicy Sriracha Popcorn
WARINING: This is addictive. Just melt butter and stir in sriracha. Then drizzle over popcorn and toss. You’ll be set for every munchies moment coming your way till school’s out. Recipe here.
14. Chia Yogurt Power Bowl
If you haven’t met chia seeds yet, meet the superfood extraordinaire. In good company with bananas, berries, and nuts, this yogurt instantly powers you up. Recipe here.
15. Cheese Cucumber Sandwiches
Curb your carb intake by eating cheese with crunchy cucumbers instead of crackers. This way you also don’t have to worry about (clumsy you) dusting off crumbs from your lap, desk, books — you get the picture. Full details here.
16. Healthy Five-Ingredient Granola Bar
Oats + almonds + dates + peanut butter + honey = a compact healthy way to get your nuts, fiber, and sugar boost. Recipe here.
17. Nutella Energy Bites
Gain energy via oats, shredded coconut, honey-roasted hazelnuts, ground flaxseeds, and chia seeds. Gain happiness via Nutella. Recipe here.
2:00pm // Sunday 5th April 2015
Switching back to Chemistry. Doing Covalent Chemistry now. Getting there slowly but surely ☺️
How to Study Like a Harvard Student
Taken from Sophia Chua-Rubenfeld, daughter of the Tiger Mother
Preliminary Steps 1. Choose classes that interest you. That way studying doesn’t feel like slave labor. If you don’t want to learn, then I can’t help you. 2. Make some friends. See steps 12, 13, 23, 24. General Principles 3. Study less, but study better. 4. Avoid Autopilot Brain at all costs. 5. Vague is bad. Vague is a waste of your time. 6. Write it down. 7. Suck it up, buckle down, get it done. Plan of Attack Phase I: Class 8. Show up. Everything will make a lot more sense that way, and you will save yourself a lot of time in the long run. 9. Take notes by hand. I don’t know the science behind it, but doing anything by hand is a way of carving it into your memory. Also, if you get bored you will doodle, which is still a thousand times better than ending up on stumbleupon or something. Phase II: Study Time 10. Get out of the library. The sheer fact of being in a library doesn’t fill you with knowledge. Eight hours of Facebooking in the library is still eight hours of Facebooking. Also, people who bring food and blankets to the library and just stay there during finals week start to smell weird. Go home and bathe. You can quiz yourself while you wash your hair. 11. Do a little every day, but don’t let it be your whole day. “This afternoon, I will read a chapter of something and do half a problem set. Then, I will watch an episode of South Park and go to the gym” ALWAYS BEATS “Starting right now, I am going to read as much as I possibly can…oh wow, now it’s midnight, I’m on page five, and my room reeks of ramen and dysfunction.” 12. Give yourself incentive. There’s nothing worse than a gaping abyss of study time. If you know you’re going out in six hours, you’re more likely to get something done. 13. Allow friends to confiscate your phone when they catch you playing Angry Birds. Oh and if you think you need a break, you probably don’t. Phase III: Assignments 14. Stop highlighting. Underlining is supposed to keep you focused, but it’s actually a one-way ticket to Autopilot Brain. You zone out, look down, and suddenly you have five pages of neon green that you don’t remember reading. Write notes in the margins instead. 15. Do all your own work. You get nothing out of copying a problem set. It’s also shady. 16. Read as much as you can. No way around it. Stop trying to cheat with Sparknotes. 17. Be a smart reader, not a robot (lol). Ask yourself: What is the author trying to prove? What is the logical progression of the argument? You can usually answer these questions by reading the introduction and conclusion of every chapter. Then, pick any two examples/anecdotes and commit them to memory (write them down). They will help you reconstruct the author’s argument later on. 18. Don’t read everything, but understand everything that you read. Better to have a deep understanding of a limited amount of material, than to have a vague understanding of an entire course. Once again: Vague is bad. Vague is a waste of your time. 19. Bullet points. For essays, summarizing, everything. Phase IV: Reading Period (Review Week) 20. Once again: do not move into the library. Eat, sleep, and bathe. 21. If you don’t understand it, it will definitely be on the exam. Solution: textbooks; the internet. 22. Do all the practice problems. This one is totally tiger mom. 23. People are often contemptuous of rote learning. Newsflash: even at great intellectual bastions like Harvard, you will be required to memorize formulas, names and dates. To memorize effectively: stop reading your list over and over again. It doesn’t work. Say it out loud, write it down. Remember how you made friends? Have them quiz you, then return the favor. 24. Again with the friends: ask them to listen while you explain a difficult concept to them. This forces you to articulate your understanding. Remember, vague is bad. 25. Go for the big picture. Try to figure out where a specific concept fits into the course as a whole. This will help you tap into Big Themes – every class has Big Themes – which will streamline what you need to know. You can learn a million facts, but until you understand how they fit together, you’re missing the point. Phase V: Exam Day 26. Crush exam. Get A.
1/6/2015 - my first post as a studyblr! starting my morning with a big bowl of vegan oatmeal and goodness, going to start viewing my maths summer homework and hopefully start my bullet journal today (if I can find a spare notebook)!
Thank You- Following Spree
I hit 100 followers overnight!! Thank you so much to everyone<3 Because of this I’ll be following a whole bunch of new blogs! Reblog this if you are a studyblr!
TO ALL THE STUDYBLR
If you are a studyblr blog, please reblog this and I’m gonna follow you!
Reblog if you are a:
- studyblr - bookblr - fitblr - writeblr
Need more blogs to follow since I’m much more active on my side blog than main!
reblog if you're a studyblr and I'll check your blow out/follow you with my main!
studyblr follow chain
just to get a little heads-up
Would anybody be interested in a geography study group??
FOLLOWING all STUDYBLRS, SCIENCEBLRS and all other blogs about learning and related stuff.
NOT ENOUGH stuff is happening on my dash now that I finally have time to check it everyday, so please REBLOG this post and I’m gonna follow you! <3
Yay let’s all be friends who hate our lives and take AP Lit together!
How to apply:
follow me
reblog this
fill out this
track #aplitgroup
What is this?
A group to motivate us bc motivating us can be hard sometimes
and help us learn stuff
yeah u get it
studyblr following spree!!
Wow it’s only been a few months, but I already have more followers on this account than on my main! So to celebrate, I’m going on a studyblr following spree! My goal is to follow at least 50 more blogs, because I currently only follow less than 20 studyblrs. So reblog/like and I’ll check you out!! (all follows will be through my main, wecomefromstars)