Welcome to the Scholas Study Group blog!
Why was this study group created?
This group was created with the purpose to create a safe place for people to find support on their academic goals. To get feedback on projects or anything you would like to show the group. To get advice and exchange techniques for effective learning. To receive support on your studyblr or other creative projects and also to make friends and be able to share with people that have similar interests.
Our members: @mariapbtapia (Leader) @1minniemouse2 (Co-leader) @apenguinstudy @procrastinathie @kingdomstudies @spybushbaby @dovleurs @thesmartstudies @shamalamahey @juhonk221b @daisy-zam @getemotivation @xanstudy
What you will see here:
-Links and reblogs of our members content.
-We answer questions and give advice.
-Highlight the achievements of our members.
-And offer helpful academic content.
gryffindor:
creating study groups with your friends
studying to do good in the world
flashcards!!
coffee at 2 am
being obsessed with highlighters
finding a secret spot to study
the perfect study playlist
hufflepuff
sitting in the park, studying
texting your friends little motivational quotes
beautiful bullet journals
Camomile tea
scented candles
creating the perfect study environment
calming yourself before an exam
studying to help and create
ravenclaw
procrastinating. a. lot
“oh look I spent 2 hours on wikipedia again”
studying to finally understand everything
embellishing notes with cute little drawings
ancient libraries
helping friends on the night before the exam
pretty desktop backgrounds
the sound of turning a page in a book
finding the perfect word to use in your essay
slytherin
to-do lists and vision boards
knowing exactly what you have to do to achieve your goal
finishing your essay in the middle of the night
„intellect without ambition is like a bird without wings“
succulents on your desk
the feeling of getting that A
studying to achieve greatness
Gryffindor: climbing trees, jumping into piles of leaves, getting lost in corn mazes, face painting, building pillow forts, ripped jeans and combat boots, laughing loudly, rolling down hills, walking barefoot on cold floors, a mischievous glint in someone’s eye, roasted marshmallows
Ravenclaw: bedheads and fuzzy socks, pumpkin flavored coffee, reading by the fire, passing out on soft pillows and warm blankets, listening to rain, old music playing on a turntable, deep conversations, crunching leaves, foreheads against cold windows
Hufflepuff: bonfires and camping with close friends, big sweaters and fluffy scarves, drinking loads of hot cocoa, pumpkin carving, warm hugs, morning walks, smiling at strangers, holding hands, blue lips and pink noses, huddling close to friends, holding a warm drink, cuddling
Slytherin: watching old movies wrapped in a fluffy blanket, hot tea on cloudy days, pink cheeks from cold wind, knitted beanies and cozy jackets, stargazing on a rooftop, long sighs, flickering candles, misty mornings, reading old poetry, writing in a cafe, tired yawns
Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers.
Charles William Eliot (via bookmania)
02.11.2017// Latest pictures from my instagram. I have to finish a realistic portrait in 4 days so I’m going to spend the next days drawing all day long.
Hey, there! Someone recently asked me, “How do you make a moodboard?” It’s a tough question to answer, actually, because I wasn’t sure if the person meant conceptually (the process of conceiving one) or technically (the process of putting it together on a computer). So, I thought I’d make a masterpost covering both, as well as some tips on aesthetics.
Step 1: Conceiving of your moodboard
Sometimes people will make requests, and half the work will be done for you. They’ll request “Hufflepuff, doodles, tea, INFP, Virgo, travel” and you’ll know that these are themes/motifs/images that you should try to include. Alternately, you may have a more general feeling that you are trying to evoke through images: melancholy, for example. You may also have a specific aesthetic that you’re trying to achieve. ~Aesthetic~ is a tricky word and can mean several different things in varying contexts. “Brooding sad girl lyfe” could be an aesthetic, a cohesive visual goal. In this case, all the components of the moodboard would be contributing to this notion of a brooding sad girl and her lyfe.
Step 2: Finding pictures
Once you have an idea of where you want to go with your moodboard, it’s time to hunt for images! I like to surf the tags on Tumblr, and if I can’t find something that suits my needs there, I’ll turn to Google images. Remember to keep track of where you find your pics so you can give credit later (or even better: ask permission to use them).
Step 3: Making the thing
You can compose a moodboard by simply uploading photos to Tumblr and moving them around, or you could use graphic design software. I like to use Canva because it’s easy and free. It also allows you to save the moodboard as a single image. I’ll briefly go through making a moodboard with Canva.
First choose a size by clicking “Use Custom Dimensions”: 900 x 900 pixels is standard for square moodboards. You can also set the size using inches instead of pixels.
Then you choose a layout from the lefthand menu.
Next, load your pictures by clicking “Upload” in the lefthand menu. Once they’re uploaded, you can begin dragging them over to the cells. Double clicking a picture allows you to adjust its positioning in the cell.
When positioning the photos, I always like to keep in mind balance: of light and dark, of colors, of subject matter. I wouldn’t want two pictures of teacups next to each other. I wouldn’t want two pictures of text next to each other either. Balance is key. Glancing over it quickly, you should get a sense of a flow of images, with nothing too jarring or standing out. This will make for a cohesive moodboard.
My personal style is a little busier than most, meaning the images are more crowded and cramped. I find this gives the moodboard more texture and makes it more visually interesting. This is just my opinion. I still find minimal moodboards to be beautiful, too.
Step 4: Posting the thing
Always give credit where and when you can. And the more credit you give the better: if you know the photographer’s name–awesome! If not, then the blog where you found it should suffice. Some people believe you should ask permission before posting a photo to a moodboard, but often this won’t work in the interest of time. It’s actually a little bit of a controversial subject; many people practice crediting in different ways. This is just my suggestion. I also usually offer to take down a photo if the owner objects. I used all my own images for this masterpost and blurred out others to save myself the trouble :) You really should credit the owners, though.
I hope this was helpful. Message me with any questions or feel free to add on!
witchcraft and wizardry — study playlists for four magical institutions. what school are you in?
HOGWARTS. clock towers, white honey, handpicked wildflowers. ILVERMORNY. buttercream frosting, softest mittens, snowdrifts. DURMSTRANG. darkroast coffee, pearl buttons, wine-red lipstick. BEAUXBATONS. music boxes, ceramic teacups, lace bellsleeves.
listen here.
What is an “instant” death anyway? How long is an instant? Is it one second? Ten? The pain of those seconds must have been awful as her heart burst and her lungs collapsed and there was no air and no blood to her brain and only raw panic. What the hell is instant? Nothing is instant. Instant rice takes five minutes, instant pudding an hour. I doubt that an instant of blinding pain feels particularly instantaneous.
John Green, Looking for Alaska (via waitingforothershadows)