Kirsten's Studyblr

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Hi! I'm a new studyblr blog. I study biochemistry at the university of Turku and minor in biology and chemistry. I also study three languages that are French, Italian and Spanish. I will at some point most likely start studying swedish as well since it is a requirement at our uni and also it's the 2nd official language of Finland. As well as Swedish, I will start studying my native language serbo-croatian. Fun fact about me, I kind of forgot how to speak my native language because I've never really lived there much and there wasn't anyone to teach me the language.

Random facts:

Age: 21

Birthday: 21st of February

Horoscope: Pisces

Hobbies: wushu, working out, baking and modeling

Favourite book: The Picture of Dorian Gray

Favourite song: Little Mix - American boy (this changes from time to time)

Favourite colour: wine red

Favourite food: i like all sorts of skillet dishes and croissants 🥐

Favourite fruit: bananas🍌

Favourite vegetable: I love onions for some reason 🧅

Favourite movie(s): I've got multiple, like World War Z for example

A few tips from a broke neuro-divergent academic

Try and wake up early, and go to bed early too. I’m not saying get up at 5 (unless that’s you’re thing) but sleeping into noon is a productivity blackhole. I go for 8 or 8:30, generally, but that’s just what works for me.

Get dressed for the day. I’m not talking like, jeans and a business casual outfit, but a clean pair of sweatpants, fresh underwear, and a new shirt can really put you in the mood for a new morning.

Have a workspace. Whether it be the kitchen table, a desk, a spot on the floor with a lap desk, have a place that’s dedicated to your work. Have items that signify that workspace too, like your book, planner, laptop, lamp, whatever. It can help you get into the zone, being in that space.

Have a morning drink. I choose earl grey tea with honey and cream, but black coffee, herbal tea, lemon water, whatever works for you is awesome, as long as itll wake you up and start your day.

To do lists. To do lists and to do lists and more to do lists. I have three. One is a post it weekly planner deal (3.99 at a local grocery store). it’s a weekly spread already set up, and if you’re anything like me, its really hard to set up a weekly spread. Then I have an app called Ike. I have a daily to do list I write on that app, and then I have four more to-do lists of what I have to for each specific class.

Spread out your assignments. Don’t overwhelm yourself. If you’re professors are like mine, and have the due date for each module as Sunday at midnight. What I do is spread out all my assignments from Monday to Saturday, and I leave Sunday blank, so anything I didn’t do that week, I finish on Sunday. It works for me, it might work for you.

Have a folder for each class, and a notebook for each class. I hate spending money, I’m broke as hell, sono al verde as the Italians say, but a 0.99 cent folder and a 0.25 cent notebook can do wonders for motivating one to fill them up.

Study with a drink. Tea, water, coffee, whatever, but my go to is generally a warm drink. I cannot study if I’m cold, I get tired and groggy, so warm socks, a robe, and a hot drink really keep me going.

Take breaks. Make time for your hobbies, for something fun. Working without stopping absolutely destroys my motivation, and let me tell you, when I feel like that, an episode of Avatar and a snack gets me right back on the wagon.

Do self check ins. Does your back hurt? Are you sad? Stressed? Do you have to pee? Are you hungry? Never put your homework over your health. You won’t be able to get anything done well anyway if you’ve got those blocks.

Here is a list of some YouTube ASMR ambiences/soundscapes (they’re all hyperlinked, so click away!) Unlike traditional ASMR, these videos do not feature any people. Talented YouTubers have used software to create rendered environments with layered sounds, with many of these ambiences inspired from fantasy to others based in reality. I find music with lyrics to be distracting sometimes, but these are great background noises for focusing, studying, doing homework, and even for relaxing. Enjoy and good luck ♡

LIBRARY SOUNDSCAPES

1. Royal Library | Rain and Thunderstorm Sounds on Study Ambience with Crackling Fireplace 

By New Bliss 

2. LIBRARY AMBIENCE: Writing Sounds, Whispering, Pages Turning, Rain, Fireplace 

by Autumn Cozy 

3. Ambience/ASMR: Writer’s Library from the 1930s, 4 Hours

by Ambience of Yesteryear

4. Study Ambience / Library Sounds / 3 Hours #241

By Winter Whale ASMR

5. Harry Potter inspired ASMR - Hogwarts Library REMAKE - Animated ambient soundscape cinemagraph

By ASMR rooms 

CAFE SOUNDSCAPES

1. Rainy Day at Coffee Shop & Jazz Music | ASMR Ambience 4K

By Cozy Corner 

2. [ASMR/Ambience]cafe after closing on a rainy urban night

By Sound Forest 

3. Coffeehouse ASMR Ambience

By Miracle Forest 

4. 1 Hour of Tea Shop Ambience | Background Noise | Cafe Ambient Sounds

By Nocturnal House 

5. ASMR Increase Concentration Tokyo Cafe Study Ambience for Homework & School

By asmr soupe 

COZY SOUNDSCAPES

1. 🎧 Cozy Ambience Bedroom - Rain on the Windows of the Rainy Night View of the City 10 Hours | Sleep

By The Relaxing Town 

2. Cozy Cabin Ambience - Writer’s Room with 8 Hours of Rain, Thunder and Fire Sounds

By Calmed by Nature 

3. Bed Breakfast ☕ Snowy Morning [ASMR] Cozy Cabin Ambience ❄️️ Winter Day with Little Bunny friend 🐰

By ASMR Weekly 

4. Rain sounds | cozy cabin | Sleep, Study, Meditation 10 hours

By White Noise Tranquility 

5. Cozy Winter Cottage | Snowstorm and Fireplace Sounds | blizzard | 10hours

By dreamy sound 

INSPIRED BY SOUNDSCAPES

1. ASMR Mystical and Noble Atmosphere of Slytherin Common Room●Harry Potter 3D Ambient Sound

By asmr soupe 

2. Lord of the Rings Inspired ASMR - the Green Dragon Inn - Medieval Tavern Ambience and Animations

By ASMR rooms 

3. ⛩ Spirited Away’s Dormitory - 1 Hour - Ghibli ASMR Soundscape

By Vibrating Art 

4. Twin Peaks Double R Diner Ambience - 8 Hours of Smooth Jazz Music, Rain Sounds, & Cozy Cafe Ambience

By Calmed by Nature 

5. A Moving Castle Type ASMR Ambience

Anatomy and Physiology

Anatomy and Physiology Textbook

Anatomy and Physiology I Lecture Notes

Anatomy and Physiology I Lecture Notes and Powerpoint Slides

Anatomy and Physiology II Lecture Notes and Powerpoint Slides

Anatomy and Physiology II Lecture Notes

Anatomy and Physiology I and II Lecture Notes

Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lecture Notes

Human Anatomy and Physiology II Summary

Anatomy and Physiology (Alpena High School)

Anatomy and Physiology (Mrs. Chou)

Human Anatomy and Physiology – Heart Notes

Human Anatomy and Physiology – Blood Notes

Human Anatomy and Physiology – Respiratory System

Human Anatomy and Physiology – Endocrine System

Medical Terminology

Medical Terminology on Memrise

Medical Terminology (based on textbook) on Memrise

Medical Terminology A - Z on Memrise

Online Medical Dictionary (with Search Feature)

Medical Terminology (Des Moines University)

Webster’s Medical Dictionary

Medical Terminology

Medical Abbreviations

Medicine in Other Languages

Spanish

Medical Spanish Themed List

Anatomy in Spanish

Medical Spanish on Memrise

Spanish Medical Terminology Flashcards

English-Spanish Medical Dictionary

French

French Medical Terms

Medical French Themed Lists

French Medical Terminology

English-French Medical Dictionary

Glossary of French Medical Terms

English-French Glossary for Medicine

Japanese

Japanese Medical Terms on Memrise

Face and Body Parts in Japanese

Symptoms in Japanese

Pharmacy Terms in Japanese

Romanian

Romanian Medical Vocabulary

English-Romanian Medical Glossary

German

Medical Terms in German

German Medical Dictionary

Basic German Medical Terminology

Glossary of German Medical Terms

Chinese

Traditional Chinese Medical Terminology

Chinese Medical Terminology (Simplified)

Chinese Medical Terminology (Traditional)

Chinese Medical Vocabulary

Medical Chinese

Hindi

Common Medical Terms

Types of Doctors

Russian

Terms to Know

Russian Medical Terms

English-Russian Medical Phrasebook

Russian Words – Medicine

Emergency Medicine

Mosby’s EMT Lecture Notes

Emergency Medical Responder on Memrise

EMT Test Prep Study Guides

First Aid Textbook

Wound Care

Pathology

Diseases and Conditions A - Z

Symptoms A - Z

Tests and Procedures A - Z

Medical Syndromes on Memrise

Muscle Pathophysiology

Kaplan Pathology Textbook

Pathology Lecture Notes

Intro to Human Pathology Lecture Notes

Microbiology

Microbiology Notes

Microbiology Powerpoint

Microbiology Lecture Notes

Introduction to Food Microbiology (requires free sign-in)

Microbiology Lecture Notes by HCC

General Microbiology Notes (requires download)

General Microbiology Powerpoint (requires download)

Medical Microbiology for Dentistry Textbook (requires download)

General Microbiology Lecture Notes

Parasitology

Introduction to Parasitology Powerpoint

Medical Parasitology Lecture Notes

Parasitology Notes by Week

Basics of Medical Parasitology

Medical Parasitology (requires free sign-in)

Veterinary Parasitology

Parasitology Lecture Outlines

Medical Parasitology

Virology

Introduction to Virology Powerpoint

Virology Table

Virology Textbook

Virus Explorer

Virology Powerpoints

Virology Powerpoint (Abdul-Azeez Anjorin)

Virology (MBChB Resource Materials)

General Properties of Viruses Powerpoint

Miscellaneous Viruses Powerpoint

Pharmacology

Drugs and Supplements A - Z

Principles of Pharmacology Lecture Notes

Pharmacology Infographics

Pharmacology Notes

Pharmacology Powerpoint

Pharmacology Notes (Adam Hollingworth)

Neurotoxins

Bacteriology

Bacteriology Textbook

Bacteria Metadatabase

Mycobacteria Powerpoint (requires log-in)

Pathogenesis of Bacterial Infection (requires log-in)

Bacterial Infections (requires log-in)

Bacteriology Lecture Notes

Normal Flora of Humans

Bacteriology Resources

Medical Bacteriology

Biology

Biology Textbook

Biology 2 Textbook

Concepts of Biology Textbook

AP Biology Notes

Biology Glossary

Biology Documents

Biology Notes (Class 11)

Biology Notes (Class 12)

Biology Notes by Topic

Campbell’s Biology Powerpoints

Campbell’s Biology Outlines

Forensics

Forensic Psychology 

Forensic Science Powerpoints

Forensics Notes, (with Lesson Plans, Worksheets, etc.)

Forensic Science Notes

Forensics Notes Document

Forensic Science Lecture Notes

Forensics Notes (Alpena High School)

Forensic Science Documents

Forensics Glossary

Nutrition

Vitamins and Minerals

Proteins in Nutrition

Proteins

Sports Nutrition

Nutrition and Digestion

Nutrition and Digestion Biology Notes

Principles of Human Nutrition Lecture Notes

Basic Nutrition Lecture Notes

Nutrition Notes

Nutrition – United Nations

Sports Medicine

Sports Medicine Powerpoints

Athletic Training Program Powerpoints

Specific Sports Injuries Lecture Notes

Sports Medicine Powerpoints (Miami Dade)

Sports Medicine Handouts

Sports Medicine Presentations (USUHS)

Sports Medicine Lecture Notes (WUHS)

Sports Medicine Handbook

Performance Enhancement Lecture Notes

Athletic Training and Sports Medicine Lecture Notes

Exercise Physiology Lecture Notes

Exercise Physiology Lecture Notes (Windsor)

Basic Exercise Physiology Powerpoint

Clinical Exercise Physiology Notes

Exercise Physiology Powerpoint (Columbia)

Active and Healthy Lifestyles

Sport Coaching and Psychology

Psychology of Sports Injury

Chemistry of Sports 

Exercise and Mental Health 

Ecology and Evolution

Ecology and Ecosystems

Ecology

Ecology (Carter Center)

Ecology Powerpoints

Ecology Documents

Ecology Glossary

Environmental Science Chapter Vocabulary

Environmental Science Glossary

Environmental Science Formulas

Environmental Science Notes by Topic

Botany (requires log-in)

Plant Structure Powerpoint (requires log-in)

Introduction to Ecosystems

Atmosphere, Oceans, and Environmental Change 

Global Warming

Science of Evolution

The Evolving Universe

Co-Evolution

Evolution, Ecology, and Behavior

Evolution Through Natural Selection

Artificial Selection and Domestication

Environmental Politics and Law 

Epidemiology

Infection and Immunity 

Introduction to Epidemiology Powerpoint

CDC’s Intro to Epidemiology Powerpoint

Epidemics in Western Society

Epidemiology: An Introduction

Influenza: Case Study

Vaccination

Overview of Epidemiology Notes

Basic Epidemiology Textbook

Principles of Epidemiology in Public Health Textbook

Public Health Approaches to Infectious Disease

Health Trends in America - Statistics

Chemistry

Organic Chemistry I 

Organic Chemistry II 

Chemistry Textbook

Chemistry of Health Textbook

Chemistry Notes

AP Chemistry Notes

Chemistry Notes and Powerpoints

Chemistry Class Notes

Chemistry Notes (Class 11)

Physical, Organic, and Inorganic Chemistry Notes

Physical Chemistry Lecture Notes

Chemistry Notes (Class 12)

Modern Chemistry Chapter Notes

Chemistry Notes by Topic

Chemistry Glossary

Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Stoichiometry Notes

Medical Biochemistry

Psychology

Intro to Psychology

Introduction to Psychology Notes

AP Psychology Chapter Outlines

Starting Psychology

Psychology Lecture Notes

AP Psychology Notes

AP Psychology Glossary

Major Psychologists in History

Psychology by David Myers Chapter Outlines

Psychology: Themes and Variations Chapter Outlines

Psychology Notes / Textbook

Psychological Research, Obedience and Ethics

Introduction to Social Work

Introduction to Child Psychology

Eary Development

Emotions and Emotional Disorders

Depression and Anxiety

Anthropology

Introduction to Anthropology Notes

Introduction to Anthropology Notes (short)

Anthropology Notes

Anthropology Notes (Harsha Koya)

Anthropology Lecture Notes

Anthropology Lecture Notes (MIT)

Anthropology Notes (Handwritten)

Sociocultural Anthropology

Biological Anthropology

Introduction to Cultural Anthropology

Anthropology Lecture Notes (HCCS)

Anthropology Flashcards

Paleontology

Paleontology Lecture Notes

Paleontology Resources

Principals of Paleontology Lecture Notes

Paleontology: Fossils Lecture Notes

Paleontology (Textbook-like)

Paleobiology (Textbook-like)

YouTube Channels & Videos

Crash Course

Crash Course: Biology

Crash Course: Chemistry

Crash Course: Ecology

Crash Course: Anatomy and Physiology

Crash Course: Psychology

Crash Course: Sociology

Evolution

Evolution and Origin of Life (Richard Dawkins)

Origin of Life on Earth

History of Earth

Evolution Lectures (Yale)

Evolutionary Biology Lectures

Evolution, Ecology, and Behavior Series

Evolution Lecture Series

Human Evolution

Hominid Evolution

Hominid Paleobiology

Mass Extinction and Evolution

Biology

Introduction to Biology

Introduction to Biology (Fink)

Introduction to Biology Lecture Series

Fundamentals of Biology Lecture Series

Paleontology

Origin, Evolution, and Extinction of Dinosaurs

Extinction of the Dinosaurs

First Apocalypse: Extinction of Dinosaurs

The Evolution of Flight

Evolution of Birds

Predatory Dinosaurs

Bizarre Dinosaurs

Valley of the T. Rex

Dire Wolf

Biggest Killer Dinosaur

Extreme Survivors: Dinosaurs

When Whales Had Legs

Before They Were Bears

Finding Dinosaur Fossils

Anatomy and Physiology

Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

Basic Chemistry and Biochemistry

Cells

Anatomy and Physiology of Tissues

Tissues

Muscles and Muscle Tissue

The Nervous System

Nervous System and Nervous Tissue

Neurons

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Metabolism and Nuitrition

The Endocrine System

The Cardiovascular System

Blood

Anatomy and Physiology of the Heart

The Reproductive System

The Integumentary System

Bones and Skeletal Tissue

Anatomy and Physiology of the Human Body

Anatomy and Physiology Lecture Series

Anatomy and Physiology of…. Lecture Series

Anatomy and Physiology Lecture Series (Ford)

Anatomy and Physiology II Lecture Series

Human Anatomy and Physiology Series

All Subjects

Rahul Gladwin

MedNotes

Medical Powerpoint Collections

nocturnal: messy notes, never sleeps, wakes up after noon, sarcastic, coffee addiction, turns everything in late, sweats, netflix, needs a lot of naps, deep cleans their room maybe once every 2 months, messy buns, says they’ll be productive but never is until it’s past 2 am

“perfect”: balances work, social life, and health, never sleeps past midnight, aces everything, pretty notes, coffeeshops and libraries, cardigans, makes their bed every morning, mom friend, skincare routine, organized playlists, neat handwriting, autumn, coffee with cream and sugar

extroverted: loud but beautiful laugh, twirly handwriting, polaroids, colorful pens, skirts, wants to/does dye their hair, goes to parties but leaves early, summer, travels a lot, teacher’s pet, throws sleepover study nights, paints nails while reading for homework, leather jackets

chaotic: amazing music taste, probably good with technology, doesn’t bond with professors, has few close friends but lots of acquaintances, parties a lot, never focused (but when they are they’re really productive), really bad at reading people, cram sessions, bad sleep schedule

Attention Management: How to Take Control and Live Intentionally

We live in an age of information, and it’s becoming even more difficult to be in control of our attention. Every second, it seems like there’s something new to be consumed, something new to pay attention to. Because of this, it’s important to take control of our attention and more intentional about how we spend our time, and we can do so by practicing attention management.

Keep reading below for a transcription + some other posts you might be interested in:

Energy Management

Flexible Time Blocking

The Mandatory Midday Break

A Small Guide to Journaling

Staying Focused while Studying

Hope this helps!

Something that I have loved doing is keeping my school work digitized throughout my entire high school and college experience, and there is a method to my madness! First of all, in the real world, as much as your teachers say that writing helps you learn more, for me, I have learned it to be a tremendous waste of time. When you work for organizations or you do personal work, it is more common than not to perform at a digital level. It is personally more effective and more efficient for me to digitize my life. Although hand writing notes and doing handwritten homework may scientifically make you learn more, I have learned that there are ways to expedite the process so that you can save time doing other things and save time by being focused on the computer.

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1. To-Do Microsoft (Mac, Chrome Extension, iOS)

This application was formerly Wunderlist, but it is a pretty convenient app. If you work best using and checking off lists, this is a highly functional tool in which you can not only make lists, have deadlines, reminders, etc., but you can also share lists with your peers. This can be an effective way in getting group projects done and delegating tasks.

2. Notability (Mac, iOS)

This app consistently comes out as a winner. You know why? It can be shared across platforms (ios and mac) and it also has the capacity to color code your notes, maintain organization for classes, insert pictures to abbreviate notes.

3. Zotero (Mac, Chrome Extension, iOS)

This app saves lives. I never did a single bibliography in college because I had this app as well as the browser extension. Not only will it do a works cited at the click of a button, but you can also do in-text citations easily in a word document or google doc. There is a function in which you can link your google docs or Word documents, and it will completely transform your life. Stop wasting your time on doing bibliography and in-text citations!

4. Kindle App (Mac, iOS)

Some of you may be wondering, why would you put the kindle app? First of all. even though you may like physical text. However, it is easier to interact with text through the Kindle App. Highlighting functions, note-taking, and other functions of this app make it very easy for students. You can make flashcards from your note-taking, and you can easily export annotations. Additionally, in college, a lot of professors require textbooks. It is often cheaper to rent or buy kindle book even for some high school lit classes. Plus, something that nobody tells you about is that your local library often has e-copies of books that you may read in your literature classes etc in which you can access through your kindle app.

5. Forest (Chrome Extension, iOS)

This is buy far one of my most used apps in college. It helped me stay productive by not using my phone. It is the only thing that kept me from not using my phone. It costs $1.99, but it is the best money you will ever spend to stay distracted from your phone. The concept is that you plant trees every time you stay focused for a certain period of time. You earn coins to grow different trees or you can put your coins towards planting real trees! Super dope if you ask me. You can also be productive with your friends by downloading the app together in a mode called plant together. It’s very aesthetic and lovely. You can also listen to different sounds like in the forest or you can just listen to the music of your choice.

6. Momentum (Chrome Extension)

This is an absolutely free extension in which is aesthetically pleasing, but it is also very functional. It gives you the ability to form a to-do list, customize your opening page, connect your accounts, and set daily goals. I really love this browser extension because it keeps me organized for my personal life.

7. iStudiez Pro (Mac, iOS)

This is a game-changing app. It does so many things for you for free like show your weekly schedule, create teacher information profiles, put due dates on your homework etc. Not only did this app keep me organized, but it enhanced my academic experience. I was able to know my teachers office hours from th click of a button. I could anticipate deadline more frequently. I am a physical planner girl, and it takes me forever to organize my work because I like to color-code everything. Plus, planners are expensive, so students on a budget will find this app extremely refreshing from this perspective.

8. Your Local Library App (may vary)

If you don’t have a card with your local library, the time is now. Save money on so many things like books, movies, and audiobooks. My library app let’s me access pretty much anything! If the resource isn’t available online, you can always place a hold and pick an item up at the library. I wish I had used this resource more often in high school, but I used it more often in college and it saved me a lot of money. Also check with your school or local library because they often have textbooks or can order textbooks that you may need for school!

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Bored of being told to listen to classical music? Here is a list of great study music from your favorite video games, movies and more. 

aesthetics and smooth

lofi hip hop radio 

anime vibes

dozing off *

soft piano

nostalgic *

synthwave

video games

compilation

animal crossing *

final fantasy 

fez

pokemon

zelda

nintendo 

assassins creed 

mario bros

ambient sounds

hufflepuff common room *

slytherin common room

ravenclaw common room

gryffindor common room

hagrids hut

diagon alley

the hall of faces (game of thrones)

the green dragon inn (lotr)

spaceship bedroom

medival towns

fireplace

from the screen

the hobbit

harry potter

disney

studio ghibli 

the grand budapest hotel *

amelie

pirates of the caribbean

narnia

how to train your dragon

clockwork orange

moonrise kingdom

twin peaks

acoustics / bands (with lyrics)

the paper kites

gregory alan isakov

soley

crywolf

mogwai

hi everyone! since the holidays are over for most of us, i thought i’d make an inspirational and motivational masterpost all about notes! upgrading your notes by changing the layout, adding doodles, banners, using sticky notes, changing your handwriting etc. motivates me personally to study! 

out with the sloppy last minute notes and in with the new!

handwriting

how to write in cursive

some fonts to try out

how to improve your handwriting

note taking systems

study methods summed up

stationery to make it all happen

sticker printables to jazz it up

notes

how to take lecture notes

how to annotate books

taking notes from a textbook - studyign

note taking system - theorganisedstudent

note taking system - emmastudies

another note taking system - academicmind

another note taking system - wonderfullifee

the 2 notebook method

note taking with highlighters and post its

pretty timelines

note taking printables

plot summary with sticky notes

20 uses of sticky notes

colour code your notes

method with columns 

the cornell note taking system

the cornell note taking system using onenote

in class notes

another in class note taking format

what are sketchnotes?

online whiteboard

flashcards

how to make flashcards

another how to make flashcards

an example

another example (with sticky notes)

and another example (biology)

8 ways to improve your flashcards

make  and test flashcards online

alternative to flashcards - studyign

print onto flashcards

mindmaps

how to mindmap (1)

how to mindmap (2)

some examples

apps

notability

banners

simple banner

more banners

it’s a banner party over here

banners (shown how to draw in gifs)

illustrate your notes

how to illustrate your notes - reviseordie

sketchnote tips (banners, lettering, doodles)

more sketchnote tips

even more sketchnote tips

how to make your notes pretty - theorganisedstudent

how to make your notes pretty - studyspoinspo

how to make your notes pretty - booksflowersandtea

what is visual note taking?

a visual alphabet

note taking printables

dot grid 

note outline printables

lined cornell method printable

grid cornell method printable

hope you all had a good rest and are ready for a new year of studying!