Academic Weapon - Blog Posts
new idea for a university on-campus bar. Put it in the sciences building and call it “Beer Review”
08.04.2025 (tue)
Bio test went pretty okay. Pretty sure I made a very dumb mistake but hey, wouldn’t be me if I didn’t, right?
Was way too tired to read the chapter last night, so I did a quick read-through on the bus this morning.
Watched Lecture 1 & 2 of Haloalkanes and Arenes today—trying to catch up on my backlog since I missed classes for like a week and a half (we’re not gonna talk about it).
Note to self: Try starting studying by 4:00 pm (cuz hopefully that'll give me more time to study.)
Also wanted to start working out again but was too tired (ironic, I know that’s exactly why I should be moving). Classic me.
No tests tomorrow though, so that’s a relief :)
Bah-byee
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I am ready to give my all this exam season. I refuse to let distractions, self-doubt, or temporary setbacks hold me back. Every single day, I will show up for myself with discipline, focus, and determination. Success is about effort, consistency, and resilience. I will push myself to study harder, to understand deeply, and to prepare thoroughly because I deserve to succeed. I will not allow laziness or fear to take control of my mind. I will take charge of my own future, and I will prove to myself that I am capable of achieving excellence.No matter how hard things get, I will not give up. I will keep going, keep learning, and keep improving. I will manage my time wisely, organize my notes, and revise with full concentration. I will believe in myself, even on the days when things feel overwhelming. My hard work will pay off because I am committed to this journey. Every effort I put in today is building the success I will celebrate tomorrow. I am getting stronger, smarter, and more prepared with each study session. I trust in my ability to overcome challenges and come out victorious.This exam season is mine to conquer. I will not settle for less than my best. I will work with passion, with energy, and with the mindset of a winner. I am fully capable of excelling, and I will prove that to myself. I am unstoppable, I am powerful, and I am ready to achieve greatness.
@bloomzone
if I'm watching crazy people tv (mindhunter for the idk what rewatch I'm on) and I'm studying crazy people (working on my master's thesis on school shootings) does crazy cancel out crazy and now I'm just an academic weapon or does crazy multiply crazy and now I'm once again the crazy grad student??
the grind never stops unfortunately
making a to-do list for tomorrow because genuinely worried im gonna forget what all I have to do
Social Psychology Class - 8. a.m. to 10 a.m.
Working on a Instagram reel for a friend's blog account
Working on Personality Psych assignment
Making an application form for the secretary position of Socio Club
Socio Club General Body Meeting at 7 p.m.
Zumba Crew Audition at 8:15 p.m.
so grateful for everything, good night everyone <3
I JUST GOT THIS MAIL
slayed a little too hard🤭
not letting this get to my head tho, because there's still a long long way to go ofcourse
but the fact that i was amongst the top 10% in a batch of 750 students is so academically validating😭
nothing like studying biological bases of behaviour at 8 a.m.
mark my words, your sleep WILL be taken away. doesn't matter if you're very drowsy, it WILL be gone because there's so much content ( ･ั﹏･ั)
had a mini heart attack when i realised my first graphic design assignment was due at 11:59 a.m. and not 11:59 p.m.
thankfully i was almost done with the assignment beforehand and only had to add few finishing touches (◡ ω ◡)
second year of uni has started in full swing!
went through personality theories for my personality psych assignment
made a cute study set up <3
(tried) to start my biological bases of behaviour course's assignment by reading the assigned research article
did a mini art project for said biological bases course because ✨why not✨
i have an assignment due today at 11:59 and im so scared im not going to make it
hoping for the best because i plan on staying in my academic weapon era
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edit: IM DONE WITH THE ASSIGNMENT?????? ONG
DAY 1/100
This semester is packed so..here is to staying accountable. Hopefully.
Overwhelming but aiming to take it 1 at a time.
"Consistency beats intensity every time"
romanticize studying 📖🪽
• create a cozy study environment for yourself, no specific type of aesthetic setting but whatever makes you feel comfortable and motivated. It could be your room full of candles, a cute cafe, a garden, whatever works for you the best.
• find a playlist that motivates you and clears your mind during your study session: a vampire studying in a castle during 1800s, an animal crossing study call, a window view with rain, the lofi girl, etc.
• take the time to be proud of yourself. You studied today, even if it's less than what you scheduled, you should be happy about it, you prioritized your dreams and did your best, celebrate it.
• live what you are studying. In my opinion/experience reducing studying to a daily activity like another kills motivation. It shouldn't be something that you do, it should be something that you live and breathe.
• create a vision board of what your dream life should look like, how magical everything will be once you achive your goals. Having a clear vision is important to remember that you're not sacrificing your free time, you're investing it.
• find a study buddy. I never succeeded in this unfortunately but I'm aware of how much it can help to stay on track and feel less anxious. I see my brother studying on video call with his friends all the time, they go to the lectures together, to the library, discuss exams, give each other tips, exchange notes and find strength and motivation in one another.
• try as much as you can to see it as a beautiful game that you will ache. Keep in mind that studying is a privilege, it can be exhausting and make you feel burn out sometimes because of the school system but it is not a burden. You are seeking knowledge, you are doing something amazing, don't forget it. 🤍
ugh i’m so not ready for classes to start again
Week 1
Summary - This week has been quite stressful for me, but I managed to get some good work done and mostly eat within my limit, so it isn't all bad.
Monday
Cals consumed: 1,007
Cals burnt: 1,751
Water drank: 6 cups
Assignments done: 3
Pages read: 40
Mood: Kinda sad
Extras: Had a bit of a rough day today, and I'm dreading tomorrow :( but it's likely just stress from PMSing.
Tuesday:
Cals consumed: 1,777
Cals burnt: 1,814
Water drank: 5 cups
Assignments done: 3
Pages read: 50
Mood: So-so
Extras: I was feeling pretty decent earlier, but I crashed around late afternoon. As you can tell because I binged on an entire packet of knock-off oreos :(
Wednesday:
Cals consumed: 1,529
Cals burnt: 1,679
Water drank: 6 cups
Assignments done: 1
Pages read: 30
Mood: Tired
Extras: Today started off pretty decent even though school exhausted me. I'm just hoping tomorrow will be better...
Thursday:
Cals consumed: 1,338
Cals burnt: 1,827
Water drank: 8 cups
Assignments done: 3
Pages read: 10
Mood: Overwhelmed
Extras: Everything's exhausted me today, I only hope I'll feel better at the weekend because I know I'm going out.
Friday:
Cals consumed: 1,132
Cals burnt: 2,016
Water drank: 8 cups
Assignments done: 2
Pages read: 50 (finished my book!)
Mood: Exhausted, but content
Extras: Had a bit of a rough morning, but I'm feeling better now. Looking forward to the weekend because I have plans.
Saturday:
Cals consumed: 1,161
Cals burnt: 1,995
Water drank: 3 cups
Assignments done: 1
Pages read: 0
Mood: Happy
Extras: Did a little shopping today, but mostly messed around.
Sunday:
Cals consumed: 1,296
Cals burnt: 1,650
Water drank: 3 cups
Assignments done: 1
Pages read: 0
Mood: Calm, but a little anxious
Extras: Just hung out today and didn't get much done. I've been thinking about school on Monday, which has been making me nervous.
Very honest photo dump about how the month is going (i need a miracle to get me through these exams)
Kind reminder that a degree will not get up one day and leave you, cheat on you, cut your funds, disrespect you or assault you. A degree will be worth a thousand sleepless nights and rivers of tears, because in the end it does matter more than anything else. A degree will make you an independent and undefeated woman, so stop belittling the importance of education nowadays. Every woman who studies is a woman who is ensuring a greater future for all women.
Chase yourself, and the rest will fall apart as it is meant to be.
Some of you think way too much. You should be worried about who you are becoming rather than who you were. Nobody cares and nobody remembers, but you.
Academic advices from a (non american) law student.
Premise: I feel the urge to underline the fact that I am not American nor attend any university in America due to the fact that most tips and tricks I found, coming from Americans, were scarce in terms of concrete application. If you found them to be useful, then I am more than glad. All I wish to do is to share different experiences and approaches to the university world that are maybe differing from the usual content.
I. “Time restricted” spaced repetition: the great majority of the subject in my curriculum are quite complex and portray a large number of complex topics, Latin terms, and regulations that are specific. What I suggest here is to write down in a fun colour (to me it is red) the words, terms, names and phrases that are difficult for you to remember. We are not born all knowing, and some terms can be, at first glance, peculiar or unusual. That is completely normal. Therefore, write down anything that you may struggle to remember and every day, you do your best to recall those specific terms, and over the span of even two days you will most likely incorporate even the most difficult words.
II. Repeat out loud: in my university, we do not have written exams. Therefore, practicing your speech for the exam is fundamental for us. However, even if your exams are not oral, explaining out loud subjects helps you remember them better (even if you give a look to your notes from time to time). Do this from day one of preparation. My favourite way of doing so is to repeat everything when outside, while on a walk or at a cafe.
III. Mental connections: chances are, some topics will be repeated in different ways in the same subject. For instance, the concept of inter-subjective laws was discussed three times in this one course, and each time a different aspect was discussed. What I am suggesting is that, when a particular topic or word comes up often, you force yourself to do two things: first, you do a repetition exercise in which you repeat where and when was that topic already mentioned, and second, you differentiate between the two. Why are they different, how are they different and in what ways they are similar.
IV. During the lectures: our professors do not record lectures, nor do they use any platform to “stream” them. If it is possible for you, attend the lectures! Take careful notes and correct them right away, after the lectures has finished! Ask those questions, no matter how “silly” they may be! The professor is right there for you, so you might as well use the opportunity to enrich your knowledge.
V. The notes: print them. Not only will your eyes thank you, but I find studying from paper more effective and it is easier to focus. Call me a grandma, but that is the truth. And if correcting some parts is the reason you prefer digital, try to simply cover the parts tg at you wish to rewrite eight plain paper and write the correction on it. This way the topic will be easier to be remembered.
VI. Audiobook: this may sound unusual, but listening to your notes can be quite beneficial. Due to me being a student, I have free access to the Microsoft package: world has this “read aloud” feature, and I play the audio during the night. The subconscious mind is much more powerful than what you may think of it.
VII. Grades: obviously we all aim for the greatest grades, but often the way we are graded may be out of your control. Sometimes you may get sick right before the exam, sometimes the examiner may be irritated and got up already upset with the world, sometimes we could have given better performances. It happens, and it will inevitably make you feel awful and out of place: please, remember to be kind and gentle with yourself. It will be better the next time, but in that moment remember that you are never alone. If you do not wish to talk it out with someone, ask ChatGPT. It really gives comfort and great advices in moments of frustration and disappointment. Do not ruin your life for a temporary moment.
Louise Hay: How to love yourself.
Curate everything.
Curate your hygiene routine, curate your clothing items, curate your home, curate your habits, curate your nutrition, curate your environment, curate your circles, curate you socials, curate the content you consume, curate your social skills, curate your financial situation, curate your emotions, curate the version of you that shows up in public, curate your hobbies, curate your knowledge.
Stop sharing your goals, vision boards, new year resolutions with the public. Share the results and the accomplishments only.
My dear,
What they said is exactly what you heard. What they did is exactly what you saw. Do not look for further confirmation of their actions - or lack of action.
God and the Universe will reveal us the truth, and it is often difficult to digest. But that is the simple reality of the matter. Swift away, cut them off and do not allow any further access to you and your precious time.
Pain is temporary, but self preservation and recovery are forever.
“But investing is hard! But I do not want to break up, because then I’ll be alone! But learning is for few selected people! But I do not have time! But people will stare! But that sounds hard!”
But struggling is alright? K.
If there is only one tip you should incorporate into your daily life, that is simply taking action.
If you wish to attract a more sophisticated and curated life, you have to take the steps necessary to get there. Simply thinking of such life will not bring you there and I am so tired of this agenda.
You have to put the effort and energy into the life you want and deserve, and you should not settle for less. Build those habits that will benefit you in the long term, learn what can concretely transform your life and apply all those qualities to your current self.
In no way, shape or form does God or the Universe wish you to struggle. God and the Universe, however, respond with the same energy you put into your life. Make that energy higher in quality and watch how great your life will become.
Get aggressive with your goals, lazy people stay behind.