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Oooh, I tried this method in first year physics too! It was very effective, since I got fine details from the pre-reading, which was supplemented during the lecture! This method worked fantastic (as long as I kept a routine)! Good luck with it!
aug 25, 2021
✨2/30 days of productivity✨
started taking notes on QM today. i think i figured out how i want to take notes this year (at least in this course); reading and taking a bit of notes pre lecture and then i made a column of space for adding things during the lecture so i don’t have to write everything down during the lecture, only the things i missed in my notes! this way i can focus more on listening and understanding during the lecture, i damn hope it works lol
this is an astronomer's paradise <3
Star trails over La Silla
Credit: ESO/B. Tafreshi/ C.Madsen
History student falls in love with astrophysics student by Keaton St. James
(patreon)
[poem text: listen, nine hundred and fifty years before jesus was a child shaking willow leaves out of his tangled curls, the author of the song of solomon wrote: behold, you are beautiful; your eyes are doves.
what i’m trying to say is that, in this universe which sculpted itself from a baptism of fire, i am the moon swept up by your tenderness. you’ve got me dreaming foreign words: gravity, ellipsis, perigee, until all i can think about is becoming anchored into orbit around the saltwater-green landscape of your laughter.
listen, plato of ancient greece wrote that the souls we each have now are only halves. that in a frenzy of blood zeus severed us from each other, so we rely on the blind tugging of our hearts. you say my name and i want to knit my bones into your bones, smooth away the boundaries of our heartbeats.
what i’m trying to say is that if the temperature inside those wild pockets of interstellar dust hits right near absolute zero, carbon monoxide and dihydrogen molecules condense together in the dark nebula to form stars. if you’re ready, i want to make you shiver like that. /end poem text.]
Wow, these are some really really good tips! 😍
6 Things People Don't Always Tell You About Studying
1. you ace tests by overlearning. you should know your notes/flashcards/definitions basically by heart. if someone asks you about a topic when you’re away from class or your notes and you can answer them in a thorough and and accurate answer, then you’re good, you know the material.
2. if you don’t understand something, it will end up on the test. so just don’t disregard and hope that this specific topic won’t be on the test. give it more attention, help, and practice. find a packet of problems on that one concept and don’t stop until you finish it and know it the best.
3. sometimes you just need that Parental Push. you know in elementary school, they would tell you “ok now it’s time for you to do your homework! you have a project coming up, start looking for a topic now!” ONE of your teachers might be like this. be thankful for it and follow their advice! these teachers are the best at always keeping you on track with their calendar. if not a teacher, then have one of your friends be that person that can keep you accountable for the things you promised you would do.
4. you just need to kick your own ass. seriously. i know it sucks and its hard to study for two things at once. BUT. I DONT CARE IF IT’S HARD. you need to do it and at least do it to get it over with because you can’t keep putting things off. If you do, you will eventually run out of time and you will hate yourself. force yourself to do it. i made myself sign up for june ACT even though there’s finals because if i didn’t, i probably never would. like do i think i’m gonna be ready in one month? probably not, SO I BETTER GET ON IT AND START STUDYING!
5. do homework even if it doesn’t count. if you actually try on it, then you will actually do so much better on the tests, it’s like magic.
6. literally just get so angry about procrastinating that you make yourself start that assignment. I know how hard it is to kick the procrastination habit. I have to procrastinate. So I make myself start by thinking about my deadlines way early. I think, “oh i have a presentation in three weeks (but it really takes 2 weeks to do), i’ll be good and start today.” when that doesn’t happen, you say you’ll do it tomorrow, and this happens for like the next four days. I get so mad at myself for not starting when i am given a new chance to do so with every passing day. By that time, you actually have exactly how much time you need for it AND you were able to procrastinate the same way you usually do ;)
Something I find incredibly cool is that they’ve found neandertal bone tools made from polished rib bones, and they couldn’t figure out what they were for for the life of them.
Until, of course, they showed it to a traditional leatherworker and she took one look at it and said “Oh yeah sure that’s a leather burnisher, you use it to close the pores of leather and work oil into the hide to make it waterproof. Mine looks just the same.”
“Wait you’re still using the exact same fucking thing 50,000 years later???”
“Well, yeah. We’ve tried other things. Metal scratches up and damages the hide. Wood splinters and wears out. Bone lasts forever and gives the best polish. There are new, cheaper plastic ones, but they crack and break after a couple years. A bone polisher is nearly indestructible, and only gets better with age. The more you use a bone polisher the better it works.”
It’s just.
50,000 years. 50,000. And over that huge arc of time, we’ve been quietly using the exact same thing, unchanged, because we simply haven’t found anything better to do the job.
my masterpost | my studygram | ask me anything
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Other advice posts that may be of interest:
How To Stop Procrastinating
How To Study When You Really Don’t Want To
Active Revision Techniques
May study challenge day 23!
What type of learner are you (visual, kinetic, etc.)? How does this translate to your study methods?
I’ve never really had one particular learning type that works for me more than others - I try to study in different ways, but I guess my study style fits with a visual learning method more than others?
Today - a photo from a chemistry experiment, reviewing English, chemistry homework, violin practice, piano practice, making chemistry notes, music homework, Latin lit revision, and my cute little productivity tracker with a flower for each day 🌷🌟
Dark Academia in STEM
Blackboards full of equations and chalk on your sleeve
Rummaging through your desk to find that one paper with that one reference you need, among mountains of other papers
Looking at old photographic plates of old telescopes
Wandering through empty corridors, looking at the busts of famous scientists
Drinking hot, black coffee on cold observation nights
Forgetting the time whilst working in the lab
Reading through and correcting the thesis of a friend who works in the same field as you
Getting distracted from work by a scientific discussion next to the coffee machine
Longing to read a novel, but having no time next to all the papers you have to read
Thick, expensive books on your desk, you don’t even dare to touch
Writing with one hand behind your back, it is already dark outside but you have not noticed because the lights are on and there are still more people around, just as you, deep in thought, silently discussing different theories
Seeing two people at a blackboard, debating a problem, as more and more people join in to participate
Notebooks filled with derivations and equations
Tea stains on the pages of the paper you have to read
Prints of the most important texts for your work covered in notes and highlights, the paper looking worn out
Bujo trackers for getting your shit together
I typed a super long ass post about this and the accidentally deleted it before saving and now I’m lying on the cold hard ground
Yohoo potatoes, I’m back with another *whips out a megaphone out of nowhere* “long ass post” (is that my patent now?) for you guys! This one could help out with your studyjo/bujo (if you don’t know what a studyjo is don’t worry I’ll link it later) and organising that potato life to make the most of it!
Why should I use a bullet journal?
You’s a student
You’s busy
You’s got life you can’t handle sometimes
You will 120% forget about tat assignment deadline unless you’re reminded of it
You get to laugh at your past self after 20 years or so
It’s therapeutic and all that ish
You’ll like it because it’s being productive while actually kinda procrastinating (aren’t we bosses at procrastinating?)
Memories :)
Bolded ones are the trackers I am using and are potato proofed
1. Study related :
SYLLABUS TRACKER : finals can go a little smoothly if you have it all at one place
PROJECT PLANNER/TRACKER : deadlines + road map of how you’re gonna ace that project
STUDY SESSION TRACKER : time, date, subject and rating your session
GOALS TRACKER : realistic ones, like score 75% or more in this test, or master the concept of integration (ughh). Philosophy ones come later ;)
EXAM PLANNER : plan something for each day a week before your exam and see the magic
For solving based subjects :
PROBLEM TRACKER : shade the box every day you solve “x” number of sums
FORMULA QUIZ : the most difficult ones which you’ll never remember unless they’re carved on your ribs
Theory based subjects :
CONCEPT PLANNER : shade the box every day you learn “x” concept nicely
RANDOM CONCEPTS TO REVISE LIST : super helpful when you’re procrastinating and don’t know what to study - refer to this list and do you ish
READINGS LIST : shade the box every day when you read “x” number of paragraphs from textbooks/notes/books
Language based subjects :
WORD OF THE DAY PAGE : one word every day
PASSAGE OF THE MONTH : sort of like a journal but in your target language
FAVOURITE SENTENCES/QUOTES /SONGS/ETC IN *TARGET LANGUAGE* PAGE - similar to a journal thing, make it all aesthetic and cool so you’ll want to fill it in more
2. Entertainment related stuff :
MOVIES WATCHED SO FAR - all the movies, maybe stash a ticket or smthn?
MOVIE OF THE MONTH - can pick any one tbh
APPRECIATION PAGE FOR *FAV ACTOR/ACTRESS* - can you guess who’s appreciated by this potato?
SONG OF THE MONTH - only pick one and trust me that is very difficult
APPRECIATION PAGE FOR *FAV SINGER* - guess mine again?
PLAYLIST OF THE MONTH - best songs only
MIX TAPE FOR *FAV PERSON* - you can actually even make a real one and give it to someone you really like ;)
SERIES TRACKER - episodes/seasons number, shade the box as you finish it
REVIEW PAGE - review some movies/TV show you just saw
FAVOURITE MOVIE QUOTES PAGE - “you’re a wizard, Harry”
3. Mind related stuff :
QUOTES PAGE - motivational, sentimental stuff
MEDITATION TRACKER - this potato might try it
CROSSWORD TRACKER - shade the box every time you successfully solve an entire crossword/puzzle
RIDDLE TRACKER - shade the box every day if you solved 1 riddle
CREATIVITY PAGE - doodles, ugly poetry, cringy picky up limes, whatever floats your goat
BRAIN DUMP PAGE - every single thing on your mind transferred on this page. Suggested before sleeping so that you’re light headed and stress-free
IDEAS ORGANISER PAGE - give form to those abstract plots and connect all ideas to make a bigger one
PERSONAL PROJECT PLANNER - like maybe that book you always wanted to write
LIFE IN PIXELS - mad, sad or smad?
4. Health related stuff :
EXERCISE TRACKER - shade the box every day if you did “x” duration/amount of exercise
FOOD TRACKER - keep record of what junk you munched on today and try to avoid it sometimes
WATER TRACKER - ughh so important
CARBS TRACKER - kill a puppy next time you overeat
MOOD TRACKER - graphs look fancy tbh
ROLE MODEL’S PAGE - everything hermione granger does/says
5. Money related stuff :
BUDGET TRACKER - note down every little thing you spent on, figure out where you can save up
SAVINGS TRACKER - fill that little jar and buy those pens you always wanted to
Aaand that’s about it for now! I’ll be back with another long ass post so have fun bullet journaling till then!
Feel free to hmu if you aren’t clear about how to use a certain tracker!
Etudaire ~
School, Studying, and Learning Masterpost!!!
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Tips for school in general
General school tips, dealing with online class, strategies for school in general, etc
Attention and Concentration
How to pay better attention in online classes | another
Strategies to improve concentration
How to stick to your plans
Schoolwork and Tasks
Review Tips and Presentation Advice
Dealing with executive dysfunction masterpost
How to use google search like a unicorn
How to annotate a text
General Tips
For the lazy night owl (masterpost)
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Avoiding burnout (tips + resources)
Dealing with impostor syndrome
Good emotional skills to know for college but also for life in general
Grad school advice
Studying
Study Strategies and other study advice things
Studying general
For neurodiverse students (masterpost)
Studying with ADHD (the actual post is a joke about but check the notes - they have actual advice there)
How to study for an exam in a really short time (masterpost)
Scheduling studying + other productivity tips (masterpost)
Studying effectively
Lazy Study Tips
Study tips from a Psychology Prof
Studying with a study buddy
Study Breaks
On productive breaks
Types of study breaks
How to deal with mental fatigue
Note taking
Hybrid note taking nethod
Note taking guide
Upgrade your notes resources masterpost
Using google docs to take notes
Resources
Resources that could be useful for school and academics
Self study
Self study resources (masterpost)
Learn things for free (masterpost)
Textbooks | more textbooks
Sites to download literature masterpost
Free online courses
Technology and Apps
Asmr ambiences (masterpost)
Productivity apps and extensions (masterpost)
Wallpapers screensavers and apps
Productivity apps masterpost
Specific Subjects
Resources and Tips on specific subjects
Language Related
Languages and linguistics of africa
75 free language learning resources
American Sign Language
Mandarin learning resources
Classical language learning
Arts
Course on reading poetry
Cultural quarantine masterpost
Sewing resources
Misc
Video essays | Essays/Food for thought
Computer science and engineering masterpost
IB Psychology Study Tips
How to study for mathematics
Study tips for accounting students
Black History Library
Other Studyblr and Academic Stuff
Not much school related but I included because they could be useful
Journaling/Bujo
Journal prompts
How to fill your empty notebooks (masterpost)
Studyblr
Dividers graphics for posts
How to start a studyblr | another post
Misc
Master the art of napping
Job interview tips + masterpost
Use firefox instead of chrome
Actual frugal recipes (lots of helpful websites and links)
School, Studying, and Learning Masterpost!!!
[id: an animated black and white gif of a person tapping a pencil on a blank sheet of notebook paper. /end id]
Dividers used are by @firefly-graphics and their IDs are in the alt text!
Tips for school in general
General school tips, dealing with online class, strategies for school in general, etc
Attention and Concentration
How to pay better attention in online classes | another
Strategies to improve concentration
How to stick to your plans
Schoolwork and Tasks
Review Tips and Presentation Advice
Dealing with executive dysfunction masterpost
How to use google search like a unicorn
How to annotate a text
General Tips
For the lazy night owl (masterpost)
University tips and advice
Avoiding burnout (tips + resources)
Dealing with impostor syndrome
Good emotional skills to know for college but also for life in general
Grad school advice
Studying
Study Strategies and other study advice things
Studying general
For neurodiverse students (masterpost)
Studying with ADHD (the actual post is a joke about but check the notes - they have actual advice there)
How to study for an exam in a really short time (masterpost)
Scheduling studying + other productivity tips (masterpost)
Studying effectively
Lazy Study Tips
Study tips from a Psychology Prof
Studying with a study buddy
Study Breaks
On productive breaks
Types of study breaks
How to deal with mental fatigue
Note taking
Hybrid note taking nethod
Note taking guide
Upgrade your notes resources masterpost
Using google docs to take notes
Resources
Resources that could be useful for school and academics
Self study
Self study resources (masterpost)
Learn things for free (masterpost)
Textbooks | more textbooks
Sites to download literature masterpost
Free online courses
Technology and Apps
Asmr ambiences (masterpost)
Productivity apps and extensions (masterpost)
Wallpapers screensavers and apps
Productivity apps masterpost
Specific Subjects
Resources and Tips on specific subjects
Language Related
Languages and linguistics of africa
75 free language learning resources
American Sign Language
Mandarin learning resources
Classical language learning
Arts
Course on reading poetry
Cultural quarantine masterpost
Sewing resources
Misc
Video essays | Essays/Food for thought
Computer science and engineering masterpost
IB Psychology Study Tips
How to study for mathematics
Study tips for accounting students
Black History Library
Other Studyblr and Academic Stuff
Not much school related but I included because they could be useful
Journaling/Bujo
Journal prompts
How to fill your empty notebooks (masterpost)
Studyblr
Dividers graphics for posts
How to start a studyblr | another post
Misc
Master the art of napping
Job interview tips + masterpost
Use firefox instead of chrome
Actual frugal recipes (lots of helpful websites and links)
Free Astronomy Resources
Astronomy
Astronomy Lecture Powerpoints
Astronomy Lecture Notes (Textbook-Like)
Astronomy Notes
Astronomy Lecture Notes (Alaska)
Astronomy Lecture Powerpoints (Trinity)
Astronomy Lecture Notes (MIRA)
Astronomy Lecture Powerpoints (Rutten)
Modern Astronomy Lecture Notes
Astronomy Lecture Powerpoints (Wickman)
Solar System Astronomy Lecture Notes
Astronomy Lecture Notes
Astronomy Lecture Notes (Mitchell)
Astronomy Lecture Notes (Rochester)
Time Systems Lecture Notes
Earth and Sky Notes
Galactic Structure and Stellar Populations Lecture Notes
Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe Lecture Notes
Astronomical Techniques
Essential Radio Astronomy
Introduction to Astronomy
Physics
Equations and Formulas
Essential Physics Equations
MCAT Physics Equations
Frequently Used Physics Equations
General Physics Notes
Physics Lecture Notes (MIT)
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Physics Lecture Notes (Rochester)
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Physics Ch 1 to 8 Lecture Notes
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Feynman Quantum Mechanics Lecture Notes
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Physics of the Interstellar Medium Lecture Notes
Physics for Astronomy Lecture Notes (Textbook-Like)
Radio Astronomy (Physics 728)
Physics: Astronomy, Astrophysics, and Cosmology
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Inorganic Chemistry Chapter Notes
Inorganic Chemistry Lecture Notes
Inorganic Chemistry 2 Lecture Notes
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Calculus
Formulas and Equations
Calculus Cheat Sheet
AP Calculus Basic Formulas and Properties
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Basic Calculus: Rules and Formulas (Video)
Differential Formulas
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The Basics
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Calculus 2 Lecture Notes
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Calculus 3
Calculus 3 Lecture Notes (Lamar)
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History
Notes on the History of Astronomy
History of Astronomy Powerpoint
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History of Radio Astronomy
NASA History
Neolithic Astronomy
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Italian Space Agency
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Korea Aerospace Research Institute
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
UK Space Agency
Australian Space Agency
Hey did you know I keep a google drive folder with linguistics and language books that I try to update regularly
Astronomers are the funniest people on earth actually
✧celestial dark academia calendar - april 2021✧
next month’s free print-out calendar, inspired by historical astronomy! april is based on my prints of tycho brahe. all art is my own! full images here (including march)
Asperitas and Mammatus
Well-defined, wave-like structures in the underside of the cloud; more chaotic and with less horizontal organization than the variety undulatus. Asperitas is characterized by localized waves in the cloud base, either smooth or dappled with smaller features, sometimes descending into sharp points, as if viewing a roughened sea surface from below. Varying levels of illumination and thickness of the cloud can lead to dramatic visual effects.
Occurs mostly with Stratocumulus and Altocumulus
Mammatus is a cellular pattern of pouches hanging underneath the base of a cloud, typically cumulonimbus rainclouds, although they may be attached to other classes of parent clouds.
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Introducing Scientist Maker 1.0, a mini dress-up game promoting visibility of science in visual media! You can customize your scientist’s eyes, facial expressions, hairstyles, and give them science-y accessories!
Here we have a chemist, an astrophysics student, a environmental science student, a math student, a programmer, and a microbiologist!
The website is here: https://picrew.me/image_maker/634561
Any non-commercial uses are welcome! Please credit @alchemysciviz if you are using it!