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hello! so i reached 1k recently actually 2+ months ago so here’s an overdue masterpost on the things i would usually search up before a school term starts, so i figured why not just compile this? i would update this and reblog it monthly so if you have anything you’d like to share just drop me a message! i hope you find this useful, thank you for all the support <3

I. study tips

• study plans by @marias-studyblr

• how i study by @studynostalgic

• study tips by @etudieposts

• more study tips by @samsstudygram

• revision methods by @alimastudies

• increasing productivity by @brbimstudying

• even more study tips by @annabaestudying

• small study hack by @kawaiistudypool

• recall not recognition by @annabaestudying

• how to stay focused while revising by @minimaliststudy

• literally just use all the printables by @emmastudies

II. how to: take notes

• taking notes from a textbook by @fuckingstudy

• making mindmaps by @eintsein

• note taking by @eintsein

• a whole masterpost on note taking by @elkstudies

• college notetaking 101 by @briellestudies

III. productivity & motivation

• increasing productivity by @brbimstudying

• essay help by @aestudier

• how to: efficiency by @eintsein

• don’t feel like studying? by @martiestudies

• study apps by @nightlystudying

• studying though you’re really busy by @julstudies

IV. self care

• avoiding a burnout by @neuroticmedblr

• lil self care tips by @eleanorice

• a small, but much needed reminder by @studyblr

• burnout 101 by @polcry

• some more self care tips by @55studies

• more self care!! by @littleredstudies

• bujo ideas! by @lifestylejournaling

• important things to remember @vet-life (pls live by this ok)

Deep clean your room - I’m talking about stripping the bed, going through clothes, papers, and belongings and having no mercy. Sweeping and damp mopping the floors. Dusting surfaces. Finding new homes for those miscellaneous items that just sit there in the way.

Delete old contacts - I went from having maybe 30-40 contacts to 14. In other words, delete contacts you haven’t messaged or called in the last two weeks to a month (if so long). If they text you don’t be afraid or feel guilty for asking who it is.

Go through your music library - Play all your songs and if you skip a song delete it without hesitation. The next time you hit shuffle on your playlist you won’t even notice it’s gone. What if you get in the mood for the song? That’s what YouTube is for my friend… or just add the song back onto your phone.

Go through clothes - That dress you haven’t worn once in the past year- donate/toss it. The shirt you swear fits if you don’t raise your arms- get rid of it. Those worn out clothes- dump them. *Of course there can be exceptions but within reason.

Journal/Do a brain dump - Write down any thoughts to cleanse your mind. Any ideas you might have. Good things that happened that day. Bad things that happened. Things you’re grateful for. It helps so much. Try it for at least three days straight and you’ll notice how much better you feel. Problems might not disappear completely but it’ll give you the strength to get through another day.

Don’t try to force things to work out - It’s so hard and it can be upsetting when things don’t, but sometimes the best thing you can do for you is accept the way (some)things are.

Don’t be hard on yourself for messing up -  It can be easy to physically or mentally punish yourself for making a mistake no matter how big or small, but I’ve learned that doing things like starving yourself, beating yourself  up (literally), or just scolding yourself repeatedly doesn’t improve the situation and it doesn’t improve yourself.

Cut toxic people off - Remove them from your life physically (which sometimes takes time). Unfriend them from social media. Remove prominent traces of them from your life. It’s like suddenly a weight comes off of your shoulders.

Practice self love -  I write/say this so often and sometimes I feel like it’s so harThe same do sometimes but it’s not. I’m talking about taking a break when you need to. Drinking water. Moisturising your skin. Getting enough sleep. Saying no. It’s the little things like that count as self love.

Don’t run away from your problems - It’s tempting and hard but it’s important to face any problems you’re facing. No one is saying you have to be strong 24/7, only that you should try.

Delete old files - Go through you computer, tablet, phone, USB drive etc. Delete old unimportant documents, old photos, music, apps and more.

Clean up your daily diet - Often times you’ll have a goal for what you want your daily diet to look like but you fall off the wagon once and end up staying off. So when you notice you’ve been drinking more soda/juice, swap your next beverage for some water. Cut down your portions or eat more often if you need to instead of starving yourself. Hopefully, you get the idea.

instant oatmeal packets with fruit in them - $3 probably and this can be breakfast all week and maybe even a lunch or dinner too since you usually get 10 packets

bag of rice - $2-3 depending on size. 1 cup dry rice makes enough for about two meals depending on what you add in. if you get cheap rice, rinse it before cooking

canned beans - usually under $1 per can - mix the can with your rice and you have a meal. chili-spiced beans will make bean tacos. Rinse non-spiced beans before adding to anything.

Tortilla - usually around $3 but you get like 8-10 of them. Tacos, wraps, and quesadillas are all fair game here

lettuce - $2 max around here, either a head of something or bagged precut depending on preference, use as a salad or on tacos

protein other than beans of some sort - probably $5-7 for meat, $2-3 for eggs. sometimes I can get bags of frozen chicken breasts in this price range and each is usually 2 meals if I add in a bunch of veggies. fry/scramble eggs and add to any of the options. 

your favorite stir fry sauce - $3ish

vegetables - $5ish. literally anything that you can 1. fry in a pan and 2. you’ll eat. fresh carrots are usually pretty cheap. get frozen if it’s cheaper and you’re strapped for cash/prep time on this part. 

alternative to stir fry:  pasta (~$2), fresh tomatoes (~$2), cheese (~$3). 

Adding also: the single most nutritious food on earth is potatoes in their peel. Potatoes + some milk and butter = everything you need. They don’t last all that long, but they’re fairly cheap and the quickest cheat to “How do I not fuck my body up.”

(Cooked potatoes’ll last a while in the fridge. Potatoes nearing the end of their useful lives? Cook them to half-done first, figure out what to do with them later.)

Easiest baked potatoes: slice thinly but not paper-like, spread like cards, brush with oil (a silicone baking brush is totes worth the little it costs), spread salt and pepper (a little less than you think you’d like), cover with foil, stick in oven or toaster-oven at 150C for 40min. (If you have the patience, at that point click up to 180C, remove the cover and add 10-20min.) Reheats well, lasts in the fridge longer than it’ll take you to nom.

Dead-Animal-Free Whole Protein: some legumes + some grain. AKA rice and lentils, or rice and beans. (Maybe some fried onion for flavor; onion’s cheap and stays good a descent while. Fried onion makes everything taste better and keeps forever in the freezer, so frying up a bunch and keeping portions is not a half-bad idea.) (If going for the beans option - lentils are cheaper around here but fuck if I know what it’s like in your area - dump some tomato sauce and oil in; canola or soy are best health-wise, and far cheaper than olive; avoid corn.) Oh, what does instant couscous go for in your area? It keeps for fucking ever, it’s usually cheap, and it takes well to any and all added taste.

If you get to choose, black lentils taste the best and need the least soak-time (0-20min), green lentils are best for cooked stuff and red lentils are best in soups. (Red lentils + potatoes + root vegetables of choice + spices; cut into small pieces, cook, run through the blender if you wanna [stick blender’s awesome], freeze in portions.)

When possible, get instant soup mix. Get the good instant soup mix. (The kind that’s not made primarily of sugar, yeast or both. The rest is optional.) Dump 1/2tsp (or more, but start on the low end) into couscous, or chicken, or sprinkle over potatoes being stuck in the oven. Whatever. It’ll make most cooked-food-type things taste better. And again, lasts forever on the shelf.

And speaking as someone who is also living off oatmeal, beans, and brown rice, if you need recipes, I have them! 

Today I made 16 bean soup with chicken sausage and it was crazy good and I got 8 servings out of the one batch (froze half). I usually get the cheapest beans I can find, and GOYA bags of beans are usually $1-2. I soaked them overnight,rinsed them, and threw them in a gallon lidded saucepan with 2 boxes of chicken stock (also on sale for $2), two bay leaves, sauteed green pepper, onion, and celery, some garlic from a jar, about two tablespoons of dried herbs de provence,and the “fancy” bit was adding $6 bourbon and apple chicken sausages. You can actually sub veg stock for chicken and skip the sausage and make it vegan and it would still taste great.

Oh and I’ve been doing steel-cut oats. I don’t buy the name brand ones, I just pick whatever store brand/generic I can get for less than $4. They take about ½ an hour to make, but they’re super tasty and I make 2 cups of dried oats at a time with dried cranberries and that’s breakfast for 4 days at least. 

hello everyone, i’m back with another masterpost! this time it will be focusing on self care and your health, and how to be the best version of yourself. i do not condone eating disorders– this list is simply meant to help you make the best of a bad situation, and stay healthy (as well as offer you some beauty products that are affordable). thanks for supporting my blog! ask me anything or request a post here. enjoy the masterpost! ♥

what vitamins should you be taking?

the healthy weight for your height and age group

bmi calculators [ 1 | 2 | 3 ]

bmr/caloric needs calculator

why you need protein

why you shouldn’t drink diet soda

self care after binging and purging [ 1 | 2 ]

why you should never start purging

benefits of including probiotics in your diet

warning signs to watch out for when fasting

what does it mean when i stop getting my period? [ 1 | 2 ]

medical complications of eating disorders and symptoms [ 1 | 2 | 3 ]

how many calories does it take to gain weight?

physical signs of stress

why you should be drinking tea

low calorie sources of protein

what to do when you feel like purging

free workout videos with calorie counts

PRODUCTS:

wide selections of multivitamins [ 1 | 2 ]

multivitamin for teens

multivitamin for petite women

vitamin for a fast metabolism

calcium supplement

iron supplement

probiotic supplement

melatonin supplement for sleep

fiberone

healthychoice meals

the best apps for health and fitness

hot showers vs cold showers for your hair

hair hacks every girl should know

caring for different types of hair

how to make your hair grow faster [ 1 | 2 ]

caring for long hair

things to know before getting a perm

how an eating disorder damages your hair and how to reverse the damage

why anorexia causes hair loss

PRODUCTS:

keratindose spray to prevent breakage and split ends

repair products for damaged hair

essential oils [ 1 | 2 ]

shea butter conditioning hair repair cream

natural deep conditioner

herbal essences coconut conditioner

moisturizing oil to make your hair grow

showers and your skin

what the different locations of acne mean

how to fix dry skin [ 1 | 2 ]

how to deal with dry skin patches

the different types of skin and how to care for them

your diet and how it relates to your skin

things you can do to prevent acne

how to get rid of acne fast [ 1 | 2 ]

skin care hacks

what to eat for good skin

why drinking water is good for your skin

skin signs in anorexia sufferers

how to prevent acne scars before they form

PRODUCTS:

cetaphil facial cleanser for sensitive skin

vaseline intensive care products

schaf facial cleanser

overnight acne patches

sephora overnight masks collection

garnier cleansing water

blackhead peeling scrub

neutrogena hydro boost

exfoliating mask

simple foaming facial cleanser

blackhead removing nose strips

eucarin daily protection face lotion

steps to get a good night’s sleep [ 1 | 2 ]

how to meditate [ 1 | 2 ]

the skinny girl’s cravings masterlist

keeping your nails looking healthy

chapped lips? no problem

how to hide your dark eye circles with makeup [ 1 | 2 ]

how to achieve beautiful legs

for flawless bare legs

what to expect from eating disorder recovery [ 1 | 2 ]

which type of recovery is right for you? (inpatient, outpatient, partial, or residential)

how to tell your parents you have an eating disorder

what to do if you think you have an eating disorder

causes and cures for insomnia

metabolism boosters [ 1 | 2 ]

the anti-binge checklist

how to overcome a weight loss plateau

PRODUCTS:

softening cuticle oil for brittle nails

hair, skin & nails vitamin

vora fasting app

fabulous app

daylio app

vaseline lip therapy

eyebag repair cream

Summer is time to relax but we should take the time to think. Here are my favorites ted talk videos that I think everyone should watch:

The virginity fraud - Nina Dølvik Brochmann and Ellen Støkken Dahl

This is what it’s like to go undercover in North Korea - Suki Kim

My escape from North Korea -  Hyeonseo Lee

The Muslim on the airplane - Amal Kassir

The Secret of Becoming Mentally Strong - Amy Morin

The skill of self confidence - Dr. Ivan Joseph

How to stop screwing yourself over - Mel Robbins

The Magic of Not Giving a F*** - Sarah Knight

Why the universe seems so strange - Richard Dawkins

The pattern behind self-deception - Michael Shermer

Militant atheism - Richard Dawkins

Why domestic violence victims don’t leave - Leslie Morgan Steiner

Lessons from death row inmates - David R. Dow

Lessons from the Mental Hospital - Glennon Doyle Melton

Why we choose suicide - Mark Henick

What’s Wrong with Dying? - Lesley Hazleton

I’m Taking My Body Back - Rupi Kaur

My philosophy for a happy life - Sam Berns

The surprising habits of original thinkers - Adam Grant

The surprising secret to speaking with confidence - Caroline Goyder

Want to sound like a leader? Start by saying your name right - Laura Sicola

Programming your mind for success - Carrie Green

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How to Do Well in Math by @reviseordie

How to Study for Mathematics by @littlestudyblrblog

Problem Solving Tips by @fightingfishball

Math Study and Exam Tips by @studymelody

Math Study Tips by @mathematicalnonsense

How to Study Math Like a Top Student by @smartspo

How to Make Maths Notes by @bujoign

Succeeding at Math When You’re Bad at Math by @universtudy

How to Take Math Notesby @programics

How a Person Who Hates Math, Studied for Math by @thecanadianundergradmoved

How to Study Math by @heccindriven

How to Study for Math Tests by @the-desi-desk

Math Tips for Crammers by @academedic

How to Ace a Math Exam by @studyspiration

Also check out these two for more math inspiration!

a list of about masterposts for studying or learning, tips, best websites for stuff and etc. i hope these will help you guys. it’s time to get those A+ !!!

PS: please click HERE for the part 2. i can’t seem to link them all together.

AP/ IB STUDENTS or SPECIFIC SUBJECTS

tips for IB students by @nvtes

AP self studying (help + info) by @coffeesthetics

the imperfect guide on ap classes by @sxudy​

ap students by @if-dementors-were-pink

tips for AP english by @ mentallyillstudyblr

AP world history masterpost by @litearature

tips for AP psychology by @gracelearns

attention studyblr: free ap prep books by @gold4learning

AP textbook masterpost by @studyable

84 most frequently cited words on ap literature test by @brain-exercise

free SAT and AP prep materials by @raincoffeebooks

please looks resources and books below for more resources

CLASS TIPS

tips for when you’ve fallen behind by @fuckstudy

public speaking by @cmpsbls

tips for class presentations + public speaking by @nerdytravelingstudent

public speaking masterpost by @revisicn

making accessible powerpoints by @gojikas​

how to give a good presentation by @strive-for-da-best​

how to: group work by @studiyng

how to do well in a class taught by a crappy teacher by @coffeeandstationery

studying + productivity

top 5 study tips by @studyign

secret study tips by @fearlessroadtomd

study tips masterpost by @study-early

scientifically proven study tips by @swankiegrades

study 101 by @studyign​

study tips for exams by @highlighteurs​

studying better by @study-nsp

things not do when studying by @hexaneandheels

10 mistakes when studying by @howtostudyquick

lazy kid’s guide to good grades by @artkidstudies

no to low stress college study strategy by @plannerdy

how to earn more a’s: tips from a honor student by @abs-studies

study tips from an MIT student with a 5.0 by @academicheaux

a study masterpost by @superstudies

study methods masterpost by @heystudy

study methods by @workhardlikegranger

study methods by @etudiance

when to use (studying methods) by @academicsandthearts

studying for kinesthetic learners by @elkstudies

study tips to actually get shit done by @study-blr​

time management by @noteology​

time management + procrastination by @cmpsbls​

concentration masterpost by @study-star

how to stay motivated by @studyign

tips on self care + motivation by @collegetothestars​

5 hacks to improve your memory by @study-well​

i have a terrible memory by @doitforthea

guide to studying in bed by @apiarianbelljar

school survival guide by @pythgaoras

minimalist school organization by @deinterlacing

45 tips for staying organized in college by @saralearnswell

how to be more organized by @studywithclover

MORE HELPFUL STUDYING STUFF + SUBJECTS

how i use onenote for university by @vanesastudies

tips for studying with a computer by @vanesastudies

uh oh, i ruined my notes by @gaystudies

the cornell notes by @pensandmachine

note taking guide by @eintsein

tips for studying history by @universtudy

5 psychological tips for improving your writing by @psych2go

resources for writing by @romanzieres

grammar girl’s editing checklist by @anomalously-written

some words to use when writing things by @naity-sama

annotating effectively by @hideandstudy

best weekend reads to get ahead in college applications by @college-advice

literature is actually really cool (books to read) by @college-advice

science resources by @highschoolering

biology masterpost by @studyholls

biology resources by @studentcombeferre

chemistry resources by @litearature​

how to math by @studybuzz​

how i study math by @365text​

life-saving resources for studying math by @mathbrain

avoiding burnout by @acdemic

how i format and use flashcards by @illolita​

how to make flashcards by @lattesandnetflix​

how to use flashcards by @etudiance​

how to make flashcards by @studie-s

dealing with failure by @fuckstudy

how to stay productive in summer by @clinophily

how to stay productive during summer vacation by @studyvet

how to stay productive during holidays by @areistotle

how do you keep yourself productive by @studyign

get up early and enjoy the day by @coffeesthetics

resource for procrastination by @studytothe97

study tips: having a cold by @iamthelittleoptimist

SAT and ACT

SAT and ACT resources by @intellectus

SAT for juniors by @elkstudies

tips for ACT by @elkstudies

free SAT and AP prep materials by @raincoffeebooks

SCHOLARSHIPS AND COLLEGE APPLICATION

college applications by @katsdesk

college application websites masterlist by @cyberstudies

quick tips for those who are applying in college by @itscassielouwho

very very very short tips by anon

college interviews by @cyberstudies

advice on college apllication essay writing by @forgottenrain

college application masterpost by @communistgrunge

college application websites masterpost by @cyberstudies

some tips for paying college when you don’t have money by @collegerefs​

it’s ya girl’s college sponsorship masterpost by @jesussbabymomma

how to search for scholarships by @voguestudy

very helpful schoolarship and research website by @collegent

RESOURCES / BOOKS

the guide to textbooks by @studygene

books resources by @punkasslouis

100+ legal websites to downlod literature by @itsrosewho

download free books, textbooks and etc by @wewantbalance

leak college textbook pdf files not nudes by @jatel0

AP textbook masterpost by @studyable​

attention studyblr: free ap prep books by @gold4learning

free SAT and AP prep materials by @raincoffeebooks

language learning book masterpost by @thelibraryofcontext

list of free science books by @the-more-u-know

how to get a bunch of free ebooks + save money on books by @ahrtstudy

APPS / WEBSITES

the ultimate student app guide by @lonelybookaneer​

minimalist stuff that’ll help you study by @denistudies​

app masterpost by @studiyng

useful apps for students (comp and phone) by @motivatedhealthysuccess

best free organizational apps by @ studylikewillowrosenberg

resource for procrastination by @studytothe97​

favorite studyblr phone apps (android) by @linguisticallyunsound​

phone or computer apps by @academla​

10 chrome extensions by @ the-brightest-witch-studies:

pomodoro app by @studiyng​ // another pomodoro app by @gracelearns​

online courses: a guide by @gracelearns​

if you’re a student, please utilize by @shejustbechillin​

sources other than wikipedia by @procrastinatioff

MY OTHER MASTERPOSTS:

cute and cheap clothes masterpost

aesthetic twitter @europhias 

How I Use OneNote for University

Hey, all! I thought I’d share how I use OneNote, for any students who might want to use it for school organization. I have used this since the beginning of my university career and have found a method that works for me, after nearly three years.

I provide templates for what I use as .one files that can be imported into OneNote, and you’re free to use & modify them however you wish. 

Semester Calendar Template: Download (.one) / Download (.docx)

Customized Syllabus Template: Download (.one) / Download (.docx)

Cornell Outline Template: Download (.one) / Download (.docx)

+ Outline inspired by How to Use Cornell Cornell Note-Taking Method on OneNote by @strive-for-da-best​

+ How to insert templates + read if you’re on a Mac

(further information in my #OneNote tag)

As a student with learning disabilities, I found that using a computer, rather than writing everything out, is the best method for me to learn. I type up notes in class so as to not worry about keeping up with a professor, handwriting, or neatness. OneNote is my favourite note-taking application for this, because it’s essentially an upgraded version of Word that’s free and syncs automatically across devices. When my computer crashed, I was still able to access my notes online.

OneNote isn’t all typing. You can use it on a tablet or use a drawing tablet, in my case, to handwrite notes for a more natural feel. A very efficient way of taking notes is to import the lectures slides in OneNote and to write directly on them. I found that very useful in math-heavy courses, such as statistics and chemistry. The equation tool, while nifty, isn’t efficient.

By no means whatsoever is this the only way to use OneNote! In fact, I’d recommend you find a way that works for you, because while this may be highly organized, it takes a bit of set-up time and is tailored specifically to my needs. You can use my example as inspiration, but play around with it! The beauty of OneNote is that it can be used in a variety of different ways.

Hi guys!! Thank you all so much for your support!!! Happy 250 (EDIT: I SPENT A DAY ON THIS AND NOW IM PAST 300) and hope you all have a great start to the month! The community is more welcoming with all of you - I haven’t faced negativity from anyone at all. None of these are my posts - but they’ve helped me out a lot. With that said - let’s get started:

For bujos/planners:

This is one of my side blogs, and has tons of inspiration for weekly and monthly spreads, as well as a few aesthetic ideas and how to start one. I update this constantly.

How to start a studyblr - Studyblrs with creative fields

Lighting (for photos)

Study spreads

Planning your month

Printables (the same as some used down there but in a different category):

Weekly printable

To - do printable

Cornell Notes printable

Back to school printables

Daily Planner  @theorganisedstudent

Weekly Planner II @theorganisedstudent

Essay Planner @theorganisedstudent

Assignment Planner @theorganisedstudent

Assignment Tracker

Novel Notes

Plot Diagrams

Correction Sheets

Grid & lined paper

Weekly schedule for studying

Printables masterpost

Exam printable & how to use it

2018 Calender set (by my QUEEN @emmastudies)

For students:

Exams & Studying:

Exam revision guide

How to beat different types of procrastination

How to deal with a crappy teacher (this has to do with studying ig)

Study tips!! (its a masterpost)

Exam Printable & How to Use it

Exam & Homework tips

Coping with hell i mean exams i mean hell

A cool studying outline to try

This is my favorite thing and it’s when to use certain remembering techniques

Correction Sheets

Memorization tips for different learners

Weekly study schedule

More sites to use in normal studying routines

How to study smarter and not harder

Study smarter II

Exam printable & how to use it

Self discipline 

Study methods

Hoe tips for school and studying

Studying masterpoint

Tips and tricks to studying

Study tip - so easy

How to stay organized to study

Note - Taking:

Lecture notes

How i set up flash cards (these are nice to study from but be determined to finish setting them up)

Nifty highlighting idea (this post is so old)

Highlighting idea that i actually use

How to take Cornell Notes

Cornell style notes printable (gridded)

Notebook paper (grid & lined)

Tips for pretty notes!!

How to take notes

Notes for different classes

Life, man & general school stuff:

Back - to -school guide

Things I learned as a college freshman

Get ORGANIZED

Textbooks are expensive so here’s some free ones…

Tips for working students that sound extra but may work for u ily don’t overwork urselves

Masterpost for motivation and stuff

Get ur life together again bc haha i stay organized for like a day anyway

School supplies that u should have just to stay minimal

Grad school tips

Organization masterpost

Productive afterschool routine

30 websites to kill boredom

Back to school masterpost

Get confident in presentations

Overcome procrastination

Succeeding in school masterpost

For bad days 

For bad days II

A GOOD MASTERPOST for getting ur life together 

General school tips 

Free online courses

GOOD POWERPOINT TIPS

Sites to learns stuff

More learning stuff sites

Dealing with a trashy class

Study resources masterpost

Summer Productivity

Summer life tips

PLEASE READ THIS THIS IS SUCH AN IMPORTANT MASTERPOST 

Honest guide to college 

University tips

SCHOOL MINDSET

What to do on Sundays

Back to school masterpost

Useful things for going back to school

How to clean your house

Cute self care tips!

More self care tips

Plant care tips!

English:

A handy list of words to fit into ur essays

How to write an article like a journalist

Words to replace over-used words

ESSAY STRUCTURE IDEA this is in bold so u losers don’t miss this bc it’s not just for English u nerds

Get gucci while reading and be an active reader

Get gud reading them academic articles amigo

Words to replace “the author or whatever shows…” bc that is baby writing and i accidentally used that on an essay and i failed so

Novel notes

Plot Diagrams

Reading Lists

Literary techniques (what themes, personifications, metaphors are etc)

Discussing in English

How to top a literature class

Literature class masterpost

Strong/weak verbs

More essay tips!!

MLA format - a how to

ESSAY GRADER.

How to avoid essay cliches

Chemistry (I’m taking chem so i have a few resources aha)

Da terms on exam papers

Chemistry resources masterpost

Cute periodic tables

Study chapters

History/Social Studies

How to write a history paper

AP world history powerpoints masterpost

Math 

General tips

Resources

Understanding math masterpost

Test Prep

PSAT I

PSAT II

ACT tips!

100 words for the SATs (start studying early!!)

(here are some study tips straight from my psych notes)

1. interest: the brain prioritizes by meaning, value, and relevance so u remember things better if ur interested

find a study partner

do extra practice or research

teach it to someone else (this works so well!)

2. intent: be actively paying attention. very little learning actually takes place without attention

use a concentration check sheet (every time u get distracted, put a check on ur sheet. this is supposed to program ur mind to pay attention)

while u read, talk back to the author

ask questions during lectures (this is scary ik!! but do it!)

3. basic background: make connections to what u already know

preview and skim the material before u read it. or google it!

write out a list of vocab words before a lecture and leave some spaces between them to fill in during the lecture

read ahead of lectures

watch crashcourse tbh

4. selectivity: start by studying whats important

look for bolded words, graphics, pictures, chapter review questions in ur readings

listen for verbal clues like emphasis and repetition during lectures

make urself a study guide as u read and write down questions for urself to answer later as review (kinda like cornell notes)

5. meaningful organization: u can learn/rmr better if u group ideas into diff categories

apply vocab words to ur life

make flashcards and sort them (try not to have more than seven items in one category!)

use mnemonics

6. recitation: saying ideas aloud in ur own words strengthens synaptic connections! when u say something aloud u r forcing urself to pay attention

after u read, ask urself questions

talk abt what u learned w/ classmates outside of class

again, teach someone else

7. visualization: ur brain’s quickest and longest-lasting response is to images

convert info into a chart or graph

draw it out

make a mental video of a process

look at picture/video examples

8. association: memory is increased when facts are consciously associated w something u already know. memory = making neural connections

ask urself: is this something i already know?

9. consolidation: give ur brain some time to establish a neural pathway

make a list of what u remember from class

review notes at the end of the day, every day

stop after reading each prg to write a question in ur notes

make ur own practice quiz

10. distributed practice: we all know cramming doesnt work but we do it anyway! but yeah short and frequent study sections work better

make a daily/weekly study schedule

create a time budget/time tracker (track everything ur doing for a week and see how u can be more efficient w/ the time u waste)

divide the reading/vocab by the number of days before an exam and do a little bit each day (u can use sticky notes to divide ur reading)

other tips:

stop stressing! this sounds stupid and it isnt going to be easy, but anxiety causes u to lose focus. try ur best to think positively. sleep a lot. minimize ur caffeine intake. take a walk maybe

when u need to remember something, look upward or close ur eyes (when ur eyes are open ur using visual parts of ur brain that u might not need to be using)

find a rival! (like the person right above u in class rank) secretly compete w/ them (envy can improve mental persistence bc it makes u focus more intensely) but dont overdo it! 

walking and sleeping build memory storage in ur brain

eat flavonoids! (grapes, berries, tea leaves, cocoa beans make neurons in the brain more capable of forming new memories + increase blood flow to the brain)

Hello! I’m Anathema, and I’ve decided to set up a peer editing network!

What is the peer editing network? The peer editing network is a pairing system, which pairs students of similar age and subject area preference. Basically, I am pairing people who can peer edit papers, since we all know the hassle of editing our own papers.

Hey loves! So last week I didn’t post part of the BTB series since I did a “summer’ glow up post (find it here). This week’s post is going to be pretty short too, but have no fear I have something else in store for later this week. ;)

keep a water bottle on you/in sight - before you head off to school or work, or just getting comfy in your hideout, fill up/or grab a water bottle and keep it at hand. Having your water bottle at reach will leave you more prone to drink from it throughout the day.

infuse your water - if you find it hard to drink water (or want to switch it up) try adding fruits, herbs, and/or vegetables. There are tons of different combination you could try (my favourite is cucumber and watermelon). Search based on your favourite fruit/vegetables or different health benefits

meal prep/plan your meals ahead - 

You don’t have to go crazy and make prep meals for the whole week (although if you can then great!) Try just meal prepping snacks for the next day. Portion out fruits and snacks into containers/snack bags. That way you’ll have something ready when you need a snack (kind of like packing a lunch). You could also try prepping ingredients for meals the day/night before so cooking becomes easier.

As for planning ahead, you could decide on what you’re going to eat for breakfast, lunch etc the day before or you could decide what you’re going to eat every day of the week for whichever meal you struggle with the most (it all depends on your living situation and if you grocery shop or someone else)

pay attention to serving size/pair your meals - you’re ready to scarf down a whole sleeve of Oreo’s and out of curiosity, you look at the serving size only to see it’s three. Ha! As if that’s going to fill you. Yeah, been there. Ignored that. However, this is where the magic of pairing food groups comes in. Stick to the serving and pair your Oreo’s with a fruit cup. Same thing goes for your main meals. (However if you sneak that extra cookie I won’t tell.)

stay productive - When you’re bored often times you may find yourself reaching for something to eat so stay occupied/productive!

A 25-year-old student has just come up with a way to fight drug-resistant superbugs without antibiotics.

The new approach has so far only been tested in the lab and on mice, but it could offer a potential solution to antibiotic resistance, which is now getting so bad that the United Nations recently declared it a “fundamental threat” to global health.

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria already kill around 700,000 people each year, but a recent study suggests that number could rise to around 10 million by 2050.

In addition to common hospital superbug, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), scientists are now also concerned that gonorrhoea is about tobecome resistant to all remaining drugs.

But Shu Lam, a 25-year-old PhD student at the University of Melbourne in Australia, has developed a star-shaped polymer that can kill six different superbug strains without antibiotics, simply by ripping apart their cell walls.

“We’ve discovered that [the polymers] actually target the bacteria and kill it in multiple ways,” Lam told Nicola Smith from The Telegraph. “One method is by physically disrupting or breaking apart the cell wall of the bacteria. This creates a lot of stress on the bacteria and causes it to start killing itself.”

The research has been published in Nature Microbiology, and according to Smith, it’s already being hailed by scientists in the field as “a breakthrough that could change the face of modern medicine”.

Before we get too carried away, it’s still very early days. So far, Lam has only tested her star-shaped polymers on six strains of drug-resistant bacteria in the lab, and on one superbug in live mice.

But in all experiments, they’ve been able to kill their targeted bacteria - and generation after generation don’t seem to develop resistance to the polymers.

Shu Lam:

so i just found the list i compiled the night before the psat last october and i figured i might as well type it up

please let me know if there are any inaccuracies so i can fix them :)

Pernicious: harmful

Surreptitious: secret

Scintillating: brilliant

Adverse: harmful

Averse: dislike

Effusive: grateful, friendly

Conducive: making an outcome possible

Equivocate: using ambiguous language

Erudition: scholarly knowledge

Soporific: induce drowsiness

Taciturn: quiet

Atrophy: waste away

Esoteric: known by scholars

Reticent: quiet

Voluble: talkative

Cursory: disregarding details

Galvanize: stimulate

Unequivocal: decided

Intransigent: stubborn

Decry: criticize

Carping: finding fault

Demagogue: leader

Circumscribe: limit

Condone: forgive, overlook

Docile: obedient

Enumerate: list one by one

Ostentatious: showy

Repudiate: reject

Magnanimous: generous

Dearth: shortage

Quiescence: inactivity

Ponderous: dull

Deplore: disapprove

Contrite: remorse

Veracity: truthful

Austere: severe, strict

Facetious: treats serious topics humorously

Obsequious: obedient

Incensed: angry

Truculent: quick to argue

Illicitness: unlawful

Ingenuous: innocent

Winnow: reduce down to the best

Paragon: perfect example

Sycophant: a person who acts obediently to manipulate

Dilettante: amateur

Chagrin: embarrassment

Discursive: rambling

Contentiously: tending to argue

Conflagration: large fire

Exacerbate: make worse

Ameliorate: improve

Belligerent: hostile, war-like

Blithe: carefree

Burgeoning: prospering

Detractor: opponent

Florid: showy, ornate

Innocuous: harmless

Maudlin: tearfully emotional

Mitigate: soothe

Obdurate: stubborn

Opulent: wealthy

Ostensible: supposed

Mollify: soothe

Specious: deceptive

Presumptuous: bold, rude

Enmity: hatred

Cogent: convincing

Impertinent: rude

Preclude: prevent

Detractor: one who criticizes

Parsimonious: frugal

Penchant: strong inclination

Penurious: stingy

Perspicacious: insightful

Pugnacious: hostile

Quandary: predicament

Revelry: partying

Supplant: substitute

Surfeit: surplus

Synergy: cooperation

Unscrupulous: dishonest

Untenable: cannot be defended

Banality: lack of originality

Berate: scold angrily

Vehemence: passion

Alacrity: cheerful readiness

Complacency: smugness

Stopgap: temporary way of dealing with a problem

Moratorium: temporary prohibition of an activity

Portent: warning, omen, prophecy

Admonition: warning, omen, prophecy

Heartened: make more cheerful

Disenfranchised: deprive of power

Diatribe: bitter verbal attack

Repartee: speech characterized by witty comments

Quibble: Slight criticism of trivial matter

Affirmation: encouragement

Mercenary: making money at the expense of ethics, soldier in foreign army

Itinerant: traveling

Charlatan: fraud

Recidivist: criminal who re-offends

Provincial: concerning a province

Ebullient: cheerful, energetic

Diffident: modest, shy

Sanguine: optimistic

Surly: unfriendly

Wry: dry humor

if you’re anything like me, working on a computer is a dangerous thing. i’ll get distracted by everything - that one email i should respond to, all the pictures of my dog, tumblr, and so on. I recently discovered an amazing resource to stop that.

it’s called writer’s block, and is free to download! 

when you open it, it shows this screen, where you can choose either a time limit or word goal

then when you start, it opens a document that fills the entire screen like this

and you cannot quit the app or open anything else until your word/time quota is filled. i just wrote half of my english speech that i’ve been putting off all morning, and it took only 20 minutes!