Studyanthropy - Blog Posts
100 days of productivity
Day 12/100
Week 3 assignment review
Self advocacy training
Day 13/100
Introduction lecture
2 readings
Study Break!
painted nails and added stickers
experimented (largely unsuccessfully) with DIY beauty products
rewatched What's New Scooby Doo for the nostalgia
finally finished my hmc crochet blanket
played a lot of Hello Kitty Island Adventure
100 Days of Productivity
Day 9/100
duolingo (three languages)
looked into Irish textbook options
attended lecture
Day 10/100
Reorganised craft space
duolingo (three languages)
Day 11/100
three readings
forum contribution
reviewed lecture notes
developed work style matrix
100 days of productivity
day 8/100
reading assignment 1
reading assignment 2
planning essay 1
05.11.25 - weekly studying summary
phd chat
started 100 DOP
chose essay question
introduction lecture
assignment review and planning
started OSINT course
maintained duolingo streak with new languages
song: bulletproof heart by my chemical romance
adhd brain has been a bit all over the place this week so giving it some rest time with hello kitty island adventure and the new spy x family chapter. wrangled myself enough to put together a compassionate study plan for next week and re-energise myself.
100 Days of Productivity
Day 6/100
reorganised desktop background
self defence class
careers research for my brother
Day 7/100
Introduction lecture to African Philanthropy
Finalised essay question
weekly planning
100 days of productivity
day 4/100
colonising philanthropy webinar
reviewed webinar transcript
day 5/100
completed learning log
completed assessed forum contribution
reviewed next week's assignments
100 Days of Productivity
Day 2/100
Attended virtual webinar
Reviewed and summarised notes
Set up/tidied OneNote
Day 3/100
PhD Chat
Prepped for lecture
Reorganised uni folders
Updated email inboxes
100 Days of Productivity
1/100
2 assignment readings
Lecture prep
Set up OneNote for new module
Prepped for PhD meeting
Prepped for political forum
Cleaned bathroom
04.05.25 - weekly study summary
set up for module one
read four texts
intro video lecture
reviewed language goals
100 most common words list
reviewed assignment feedback
set up phd meeting
prepped for module assignments
song: old regalia's hidden school for the magically impaired by kyle stibbs
glad i took a bit of a break last week as really crossed a lot off my to do list this week. i've also shifted my language goals a bit. i realised i wasn't really engaged with learning french beyond maintaining my duolingo streak so, in an act of self-compassion that would make my therapist proud, instead of berating myself for it, i leant in and asked why i was struggling with it. edited my pinned post to show new goals.
27.04.25 - weekly study summary
Maintained duolingo streak
Completed glean training
Contacted supervisor
Song: fearless (taylor's version) - taylor swift
Not a lot of studying this week. Ended up submitting an assignment 2 week early, new module doesn't start for another week and prep materials haven't been released yet, and waiting for my supervisor to get back to me before I can start my phd application. Took advantage to have a break and enjoy some crafts.
21/04/25 - weekly study summary
defined phd questions
submitted final module assignment
emailed phd supervisor
rearranged desk set up
song: come with me by chxrlotte
desk photos from top left to bottom right: before, empty, after wide, after close (with room lights off). not a huge visual difference on my desk, but feels much tidier and i love the fairy lights <3
Study break!
My favourite non-study things this month:
sewing a dress
nature walks
craft night with a friend
reading non-fiction for fun
baked brownies
preparing for the easter egg hunt battle royale
Why is there always one photo that doesn't match the colour pallet lol
13/04/25 - weekly study summary
first draft of essay
researched phd supervisors
completed assistive tech training
set up zotero
song: john hughes movie by maisie peters
feeling so much better now the first draft is done. it's taken a long time to get the assistive tech i need, but oh my god it's so good. i can't believe i've been working without adhd support this whole time. drafting this essay with the proper support was a breeze after struggling with it and previous essays for weeks. i may even had it in early.
06.04.25 - weekly studying summary
phd supervisor meeting
intro chapter from authoring a phd
lecture-focused assistive tech training facility
perfect march in duolingo
recorded lecture
song: what else can i do? from encanto by diane guerrero, stephanie beatriz
i had little to no motivation to do anything last week, but got a lot of my motivation back this week. constantly reminding myself that - especially with adhd - motivation follows action, not the other way around. also had a lovely couple of cafe study sessions with my sibling and my mum.
"The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled." - Plutarch
This Month's Goals:
Refine PhD Proposal Core Questions
Finish Fundraising Essay
Set PhD Application Plan with Supervisor
Reorganise Desk/Study Space
Learn and Integrate Study Support Software
Hmmmm...
Feeling the urge to get a bullet journal again...
23.03.25 - weekly studying summary
submitted essay assignment
watched one lecture
read one chapter
set up dsa support software on laptop
forum post for module
duolingo french march badge
song: feminine rage by peggy
pretty happy with this week, given how busy work has been. still working on my desk set up - I'm thinking fairy lights or leds under the shelf, and something better for file organisation.
Studying Goals
studyanthropy = studying philanthropy
My Academic Goals:
Finish Postgraduate Diploma in Philanthropy
Apply for PhD
Write 100 personal essays on philanthropy (min 500 words)
Other Learning Goals:
Develop competency in Open Source Intelligence
French, Latin, Japanese, Irish Gaelic: basic competency
Develop career skills
Learning Context:
Full time worker, part time learner
AuDHD
Distance learner
