heLLO!! this post includes really cool stuff just like u (;
*beauty guru voice* “lets just dive right in”
time management
Hex Clock: This is literally the COOLEST THING EVER. im not good at describing things either but giving this one a shot. so basically its 21.56PM right now. its shows #215602 (hour, minute, second) and the background is that hex codes coLOR. cool am i right ladies ;)
Timer-Tab: This is extremely useful! It has a countdown thingy and when it ends it pops up a video from YouTube, guess what it is. Guess it. ITS A ANTIQUE CLOCK ALARM!! You can change it too! And the background! Aaand it has a stopwatch too! Quick hack: put fullcreen after the hashtag on the url. ;)
note taking
ZenPen: It gives you two background options and unlimited options to edit your text.
Escriba: Super simple and super easy to use.
educational
UReddit: UReddit hosts courses and lessons created by the public and can help users to learn languages, scientific principles or even PHP programming.
edX: “Best Courses. Top Institutions. Learn anytime, anywhere.” You have to check this site out.
money saving
Mint: Free to use, Mint can help you organize your finances and track your spending
Wise Bread: WiseBread is dedicated to living well on a tight budget – whether you’re a student or just trying to get more for your money. It offers advice on everything from debt management to growing your own fruit and vegetables.
RetailMeNot(us only): I feel your pain if you’re not in the USA.But I don’t if you’re in the UK because there’s a UK version of it;
MyVouchers(uk only): They both offer discounts for retail stores & restaurants.
random
Sleepyti.me: This site tells you the best times to go to bed if you have to be up at a certain hour
KeepMeOut!: Gives you warnings when you’re on a website(social media) when you’re meant to be studying.
MentalFloss: Hits you with that random fact. Did you know? Michael Jackson wanted to do a Harry Potter musical. J.K. Rowling said no. BOOM!
ToDoist: Your classic to do list. But more clean and on a screen.
other masterposts:
youtube channels about science
online stationery shops
resources: x,x
Literally do your work as soon as you know it exists. If you get homework, do it during your free or when you get home or on the train if you really want to, on the day you get it. Just got set an assignment? Get the draft done that weekend. It doesn’t have to be amazing and absolutely ready to send in, it just needs to exist. Just got sent an email? Reply when you see it. If you’re not sure how to response to it, write Dear (), leave a gap and then write Regards () and keep that in your drafts. Set a reminder on your computer or write the reminder on a sticky note that you’ve got that sitting in your drafts and you need to send it off in the next 24 hours. Need to clean your room? Don’t spend time thinking or planning how you’re going to clean it or how you’re going to change up the space in the process, just pick stuff up and put it where it should be until everything’s in order. Done. Seriously dude, when a task arises as an issue, tackle it as soon as you realise it exists. Remember, it doesn’t need to be amazing it just needs to be done. So, when the due date of the task creeps closer, you can go back, work with what you have and make it the quality you want it to be.
**credit to my research advisor, she’s an amazing mentor and I aspire to be just like her someday :)
Read the abstract. Write down what the paper says it is going to be about.
Read the introduction. Write down what the paper says it is looking to accomplish and how.
Read the conclusion. Write down what the paper actually did accomplish.
Go through and find all the pictures, graphs, or diagrams. Write notes explaining these images to yourself.
Read the whole paper start to finish. Write a summary of the paper as though you are explaining it to a layperson, and then another summary as though you are explaining it to a colleague.
Throughout all of the above steps:
If there are words you don’t know google them and write down the definitions
If the paper defines a formula, law, variable, etc in a certain way write that down
If there are references to or recommendations of other literature write those down. After the last step if there’s anything you’re uncertain about or would like more information on look to that list for further reading
☆*:.。. 8.9.17 .。.:*☆ back with another post!! i’m sure you guys can tell, but the theme for last week was paper airplanes. it’s not shown, but the song of the week was White Line by 天月!
just two days ago, i had walk through registration at school! so far, i only share classes with two of my friends, but i’m happy nonetheless, even if i do feel a bit lonely. i really hope i can use the opportunity to look on the brighter side instead of feeling left out- i can make new friends, and focus better in class! school starts next week and i’m terribly anxious yet somewhat excited…
on a side note, i bought school supplies! my mother was surprisingly okay with me buying a lot of pens… i hope to make a back-to-school haul post, but i’m not sure when it’ll be. i also ordered a lot of stationery off ebay, but they all arrive at different times, so i can’t make a post for those for another two months…
Notes taken during Physics lessons! Exams end in 5 days and I can’t wait!!!!!!
Chapter 5 - Hess’s Law pt.2: Problem solving // Science Scribbles A-Level / IB HL Chemistry collection
(Hess’s Law part 1 | other syllabus topics)
And here is part 2. Hope I managed to explain it somewhat ^^ The reason I drew all these symbols is to explain the method, but once you get it there is no need to draw them every time!
14/03/19 - Some more technology notes and diagrams. A slow but productive day today!
120319 The circulatory system has consumed my last few days and I’m actually not mad about it. Paperless note-taking is getting better and better. The possiblities are endless, and mixing different elements is making me learn a lot more. look at that juicy musculus papillaris.
IG: nerdysophie
My psychology notes from finals week. Wound up getting the best score on the exam and got extra credit!
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