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- ̗̀ 08.02.2017 - 17:22 ̖́-

it’s just a test

you’re in school to learn things

learning is fun. studying can be fun! challenging yourself and learning and being excited about new knowledge and solving problems is cool.

focus on understanding. you will be far more productive and happier

don’t worry so much about doing badly. you will end up in the right place if you just work hard and relax sometimes and say nice things to yourself

Mini binder set up and my notes for my civil rights class - section 3!

I use a 7X9 binder for revision and a 5x5 Rhodia pad for class notes because they are super portable. I can take my notes just about anywhere without worrying about weight!

I use clear page protectors to store any handouts, they are tabbed so I can easily pull them in and out of the pocket.

Recently I’ve been feeling really overwhelmed with life and school. I pay for my own education, my own living expenses, I just bought a new car. Money has been tight. Working full time on top of 4 classes (3 history and one political science) has been killing me. I’m new to the community but so glad I found it.

For everyone on tumblr who is a student, I just want you all to remember that sometimes studying isn’t a smooth process and sometimes it can be hard and may make you feel depressed. 

Sometimes you can study all the time and still fail the test or even the class. This does not make you a failure.

Sometimes you can be in a classroom where everyone can understand the material, except for you and you can feel like a complete idiot. This does not make you a failure.

Sometimes the professor that you have can be unorganized/rude/impatient, etc and you may not do well in the class due to the anxiety that they may cause. This does not make you a failure.

Sometimes, maybe sometimes, life gets in the way of studying and things don’t work out after all. This does not make you a failure.

I just wanted to remind you all that despite how much emphasis we place on success, failing in life does not make you a failure. Don’t let one bad grade, one class, or even one experience get you down and make you feel discouraged.