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rant
ive been feeling so envious of my friends lately and i don't like it
it's like whenever they achieve something that i wish for my ideal self, i start thinking to myself "why is that not me, it should be me" and then a self deprecating thought follows, "maybe it'll never be me". my mind chooses to completely ignore the struggles my friends have gone through to get where they are and do the things that they are doing
i feel guilty feeling this way about people so close to me, people who confide in me, whose struggles i know but im not sure how to navigate through this
hmm maybe i should start by making a list of things i want for my ideal self and then work towards them slowly
nahi hora yaar nahi hora
KAISE HOGA
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
im sitting in the library watching buzzfeed instead of starting my paper due tonight because my brain is literally shortcircuiting
it's back.
the assignment crisis is back.
i feel like stress eating momos (or anything honestly)
i have a speech and an essay due in 4 days and 2 design assignments in 5 days
i have to submit the outline of the speech tomorrow AND i also have to design a post for the socio club's page by day after tomorrow
im not even in any extracurriculars HOW AM I STRUGGLING THIS MUCH
(っ˘̩╭╮˘̩)っ
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
(｡ŏ﹏ŏ)
edit: IM DONE WITH THE ASSIGNMENT?????? ONG
i declared my major and minor last week!
(if i sound excited about it, im not)
kind of scared but okay
but it feels nice to say that im doing a psych major with a design minor (ʘᴗʘ✿)
Honestly, it doesn't matter what happens today or how the exam goes.
The fact that you took a course that you don't have much interest in and tried your best to understand the subject matter, the readings and the assignments is commendable.
You've given your best throughout the course and you've prepared to your best level for the final.
Take a deep breath and get out of your head.
Okay love you bye <3
[this is a letter to myself pls ignore lolol]
ive taken a philosophy class this term, it's an introductory course but im still intimidated lolol
that's why looking at philosophy studyblrs is nice motivation
25.07.2020
my second semester starts on monday, and while i’m disappointed that i won’t be able to attend classes in person, i’m very excited for my philosophy of religion module. i’m getting a head start by reading and annotating the class notes and reviewing previous epistemology notes on religion.
Good afternoon! Back with some pink notes 🩷 these are my absolute essentials for notes!!
Kokuyo campus notebook in B5, Kacogreen pens & unipin fine liner for titles :)
A pretty pink glance at my Thursday morning featuring my notes and an excerpt I picked from a beautiful memoir I finished 🤍
Hope everyone has a beautiful day <3
rant coming up because why not
so i feel like im sucking at the whole "college experience" thing
i haven't hit rock bottom in terms of my academics but im so SO scared that i might. istg college level assignments are no joke and I FEEL LIKE IM ALWAYS LACKING UGH
i haven't participated in any clubs or committees or any student activities. either because whenever there's smtg, im tired or because im undermining/second guessing my skills.
LMAO recently ive also been thinking that im just plain talentless like everyone has their 'thing'. what's my thing? nothing. there's nothing that i can confidently say is my thing.
yeah my self esteem has taken a hit after coming here.
i keep comparing myself to one of my friends and honestly im envious of how she's actually experiencing college and how involved in the clubs/activities she is. and she's so funny, bubbly and smart and everyone likes her.
okay that's it for the rant, ill be fine eventually (atleast that's how i pacify myself). maybe others also feel the way i do, maybe my friend feels this way too and i just don't know it🤷
this felt nice~~~
i love languages sm ⁽⁽ଘ( ˊᵕˋ )ଓ⁾⁾
random uni photo dump
omfg first class of uni today, im so so scared but it's intro to sculpture so im a littleeeeee relaxed
but then i have academic writing in the evening
AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH
anyways wish me luck
Study Tips Tag Master-Post
I tag every study tip I reblog and like it, so there’s at least 1000 in there, so here’s a master-post.
If anyone would like their post(s) removed from the master-post just send me a message :)
Study Tips 1: Notes, Studying and Self-Study Resources Things NOT To Do When Studying Revision Tips Some Study Tips 20 things i’ve found out about studying in the last year (this blog does have autoplay) How to Cram Efficiently Top 5 Study Tips How to Study For an Exam Learning How to Study Exam Prep Tips Study Tips From a lazy wannabe good student
Study Tips 2: Tips for Studying Effectively Studying Masterpost 21 Tips to Become the Most Productive Person You Know Studying Advice Library Studying Tips Scientifically Proven Study Tips! Studying with a bad memory 11 Studying Tips from Someone who Needs to Study More Study101 Starting College on the Right Foot
Study Tips 3: 101 Study Tips A Complete Guide to Studying Well Giving Amazing Presentations How to Do Well in Online Classes All About Groupwork How to Survive High School Study Methods 13 Study Methods to Try This Year Advice for A Levels Masterpost
Essays: Essays and Homework Essay Writing Help Tips for In Class Essays Proofreading Tips Transition Words for Essays Essay Writing Tips How to Write an Essay How to Prepare For a Timed Literature Essay How to Write a University Level Essay Essay Writing Masterpost
Anti-Procrastination Tips: How to Defeat Procrastination Starting to Study Get Motivation to Study Anti-Procrastination Masterpost 100 Reasons to Study Motivation Tips
Planning & Timetables: Planning Your Study Time A Complete Exam Study Guide How to Tackle a Big Project Tips on Time Management How to Establish a Good Study Routine 5 Habits of Organised Students Guide to Time Management 10 Steps to Time Management How to Improve your Productivity Time Saving Ideas
Note-taking: Biology Note-Taking Method Tips for Taking Efficient Notes in Class How I Take Notes A Visual Learner’s Guide to Textbook Note Taking `Annotations Annotations & Note-taking Note taking Strategies & Skills Cornell Note-taking How to Use Sticky Notes 20 Uses for a Post It note 5 Tips for Mindmapping Notetaking Masterpost What is Mindmapping 27 Flashcard Apps and Websites How I Organise Myself
Subject Related: How Do I Study For ______ Art History/Studying People Biology Biology Resources Biology Resource My Revision for Biology Some Tips for Calculus Chemistry Tips for Studying Chemistry English Literature Masterpost French Tips for Beginners Language Learning Tips + Resources Language Learning Masterpost How to study for Math Studying for Physics
(any more suggestions for these would be greatly appreciated- I couldn’t find any for the Humanities)
AP Resources & Tips: An Imperfect Guide on: AP Classes Studying for AP Bio Experiences & Tips for AP Classes
Music/Miscellaneous: Study Music Masterpost 8tracks Playlists Masterpost Spotify Playlists Study Tunes Instrumental Only Study Background Music and Playlists Study Music/White Noise
Confidence, Disabilities & Health: How to Care Less about what Other People Think 6 scientifically proven ways to have a better day Six Reasons Why You’re (going to be) Okay How to Improve Your Confidence Balancing Sleep and Education 81 Awesome Mental Health Resources When You Can’t Afford A Therapist Studying With Depression Surviving Uni as an Introvert A Brief Guide to Talking to your Professors About your Chronic Illness/Disability Tips for the Autistic College Student All of my Spoonie Student Resources Avoiding Burnout Trying to Relieve Stress Studying When on your period Small Self Care Masterpost Set Yourself Up for a Good Day Tips for Introverts Stress Reduction -Frankie
for future reference
things to study once classes end
for those who want to keep up a habit or just enjoy learning
a new language
a style of literature less commonly studies (e.g. fantasy, science fiction - I took a sci-fi course this semester and it was so fun)
practice an instrument or learn some music theory
take some skillshare courses!
start / join a book club. this isn't really studying but imo most English courses are just really expensive book clubs
learn to read tarot / study other spirituality. I want to get better at astrology
study your local history! your library probably has a bunch of stuff on it
pick up a new hobby or craft and learn the history of it
study the plants in your local forest, aim to create a mini foraging guide
design a heavy programming project for yourself, challenge yourself to learn how to do it before the fall term starts
teach yourself some psychology! there's a LOT about it out there
do a bible study if that's something that suits you
the 1980s UK punk scene. I just took a course on this it's great
really any pop culture era
the Salem witch trials. there's a lot to learn there
if you're up to it, learn the history of some local indigenous / aboriginal groups if you happen to be on colonized land. learn what you can do as an ally (I actually have a reading list for those of you getting in to indigenous American allyship, and you can always reach out to me for a starting point)
literally take out a textbook from a library or get a used textbook off a friend and read through it, annotate it if you can, study the material. It's fun to learn without deadlines looming.
work on your handwriting
change and development in rural society~
i made one page of notes for this chapter and im TIRED
tried cleaning up my study space hoping it gives me motivation to get work done ༎ຶ‿༎ຶ
let's see if that works out lololol
Hey so, I decided to do another masterpost. This time on exams. Some tips for studying at the very last minute if you are like me, disclaimer: I am not in any way supporting cramming but this is just to help you through if you are left with no choice other than cramming.
Cramming
Cramming tips that actually work by @optomstudies
The night before the exam
What to do the night before an exam by @beautifullearning
The night before your exam by @tiny-personal-university-thing
The night before exam and I didn’t study guide by @renaistudying
The night before test and I haven’t started studying by @getstudyblr
Revision methods
Revision methods that actually work by @alimastudies
The 5 Best Revision Methods by @bstudies
Study tips
More unconventional study tips by @minimaliststudy
A stash of tiny study tips by @justestjarchives
College study tips that actually help by @samsstudygram
Five tips for study marathons by @booksavolonte
General study tips by @plantednotes
More study tips
My study tips by @anatomyandcappuccini
My study tips
Personal study tips
Quickfire study tips by @annabaestudying
Rare study tips by @studybllog
Scientifically proven study tips by @swankiegrades
Secret study tips I wish someone would have told me by @fearlessroadtomd
Some rare study tips by @organisedorgana
Top 5 study tips by @studyign
Weird study tip by @artemissstudies
101 study tips by @study-early
Study tips by @howtohighschool
Study tips from someone who has already been there by @haylstudies
Study tips straight from my professor by @just-refuse-to-be-stopped
Study tips that helped me get back on my feet by @sillydaisies
Study tips that aren’t bullshit by @thebitchwhomadeit
Tips for effective study by @kimtented
How I write revision summaries by @athenastudying
Ways to study for exams that are actually productive
10 mistakes when studying by @howtostudyquick
Memorising information
How to memorise information by @monetstudy
How to memorise information faster by @qxzu
Memorization tips by @aescademic
Memorization tips by @determinationandcaffeine
Memorization tips by @studyquill
Exam tips
How to cope with exams by @uk-studying
How to revise for exams by @a-pro-s-studyblr
Studying for exams by @orangeblossomstudies
Tips for doing well on your exams by @aboysstudyblr
Tips for doing well on your exams by @thepeachystudies
Exam tips by @studywithmaggie
Exam guides
Finals: study guide for the brave by @educatier
Pennyfynotes guide to exam season by @pennyfynotes
Quick guide to doing the finals by @inkskinned
Test taking tips
How I revise for exams + tests
How to study for a test by @tbhstudying
My test taking tips by @55studies
Test taking tips
Exam preparation
How to make a stress free exam plan by @marias-studyblr
How to mentally prep yourself for a test by @eruditicn
Procrastination
How to beat procrastination by @eintsein
Types of procrastination and how to deal with them by @emmastudies
Time management
Time management by @academiceve
Time management tips for busy students
Motivation
My motivation tag
Other masterposts by me
Notetaking masterpost
College advice masterpost
Apps for students masterpost
Icon credits to @rhubarbstudies
the only photo I took today. finalized the schedule and materials I will use in my review so I can focus on studying for the next few months.
Study:
answered week 1 handouts for FAR
📕 Total study time: 1 hour
📚 Read: Intermezzo by Sally Rooney 73%
👣 Steps: 5,049 steps
18/10/2024
Its the official start of the review season but my first day is on Saturday. Plotted the topics for week 1. Tomorrow I'll start answering the handouts. The goal is to start watching the online lectures on Thursday. Will attend classes this weekend too to test the waters on what lectures to attend to. I have to maximize my time now.
I also have to finish my video lectures from another review center to complete my completion phase of the review. The scheduled completion phase should be done last week but I got burnt out last month that's why I'm only starting to bounce back now. My new goal is to finish the completion phase before this year ends.
Since my review era has kicked off, I have to take care of myself more to avoid getting sick.
Some of my health goals starting December are:
eat vegetables everyday
restrict my sugar intake
drink more water (failing miserably on this these days)
16hr intermittent fasting
10k steps per day
try OMAD once a week
Win of the day
finally folded my clothes that I've laundered this weekend
my AP Psych notes aesthetic - inspiration from an all nighter that I am currently trying to pull off
Picture source : Pinterest
Face claim: Pooja Hegde
RAWR!
I hope all you humans are having some fun today. Me? Oh, I got to do a yard chore that required the use of a sledgehammer so yes... I am doing quite well today. When one can use a sledgehammer to be productive, it's good mental and physical health... as long as you don't hit yourself that is. hahaha
Remember that if you want to do more of something, you have to do less of something else. It's that time of year where people set goals for the new year and they have plans and hopes and it's always focusing on what they want to do more of. More studying, more exercise, more crafting, more socialising, more making things from scratch. Okay, great. What are you going to do less of in order to have the time and energy to do more of those things you really want to do?
The work I got done from 9:00 to 21:00. And I will continue. #school #math #quarantine #quarantinelife #productivity #mathematics #homeworks https://www.instagram.com/p/B--MwAbBtRe/?igshid=omhm4b830ay0
250217/26
30-39/100 days of productivity
song of the week: b2b-charli xcx
it's been over a week since i last posted. i have been so stressed for my calculus midterm. i did over 250 integrals in five days, staying up until 4 am every day or not sleeping at all. my physics midterm got pushed to after the break so now i have three midterms back to back.
just had my calculus midterm last night and it honestly did not go well. this past week leading up to and after my exam definitely took a toll on me mentally, physically, and emotionally which undoubtedly affected my exam. but i'm going to try and stay motivated for my other classes and get a better mark on the calculus final.
i have so many lab reports and proposals to write now but at least reading week is next week and i'll be going home to see the sun.
pictures:
walking home after my midterm
6 am after studying all night
integrals on the classroom blackboard at 3 am (the janitor forgot to lock the door)
practice questions an hour before my midterm with friends
250213/16
26-29/100 days of productivity
song of the day: hypnotized- minh
i might be cheating by summarizing multiple days but i really don't have the motivation to post every day.
spent the weekend studying for my physics midterm. went to the bar and a concert over the weekend which i enjoyed immensely. also viewed an apartment which i might sign soon: i really liked it (huge modern open kitchen, washing and drying machine, quiet... what more can one ask for).
my school has called a snow day for tomorrow so now my both physics midterm and chemistry lab have been pushed to next week... same week as my calculus midterm. just amazing. and just after my biology lab last week got pushed as well.
i am currently feeling very unmotivated, evident by how i have not been posting. but i know that i have to study or my calculus mark will be worse than last semester's so tomorrow i will force myself to walk through the blizzard to study at a cafe. i am feeling quite confident about physics however i still have not fully formatted my crib sheet. so i will do that during my study breaks tomorrow.
slight vent: a lot of my classes have been getting cancelled recently and it's really frustrating because i studied for these midterms (i was even doing physics at the bars) and now my entire study plan has been thrown out the window. also online classes and meetings are just so draining. it's really miserable to be constantly freezing then trek through a meter of snow in the rare cases when i get out of the house. i can't wait for summer. my mood is only boosted by the big glass of red wine i had last night and the prospect of hot matcha tomorrow.
images: very out of tune piano in the physics building, however still beautiful. a bagel cafe study session with a friend (im going there again tomorrow). roses i bought myself on valentines. unfortunate car.
