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I have a lot of stuff I need to get done this weekend. Exams are at the end of the month and rehearsals for my schools musical start this week so I'm seriously need caffeine recs that taste good and wont fuck up my body! My current go to is adding instant coffee to black tea, but I have been told that that is horrifying :)

Good morning, StudyBlrs. EXAM DAY: I woke up early today to revise some questions that might be asked in my surgery exam. I go to classes and I try to understand what the teacher is focusing on more. I always ask questions. I will let you know how it went.

I had no coffee today because I have noticed that on exam days I already have my adrenaline and energy up. So, I had a cup of tea and my banana for snack two hours after my proper breakfast. @studywith-hada made this cool study with me video and I have used it today. So cool.

TODAY: I decided to start my day with Neurophysiology. I made a three tasks list and I will be using (as usual) my Korean study tracking. Let's do this!

5 October 2023

Download all your sources or print them so you can turn off your wifi

Give your phone to someone

Just. WRITE. Writing is analysing, you’ll get more ideas as you write. It doesn’t need to be perfect, for now you can just blurt out words and ideas randomly. You can fix it later.

Create a skeleton/structure before writing.

Stop before you get exhausted. It’s best to stop writing when you still have some energy and inspiration left, this will also motivate you to get started again next time.

Make a to do list

Work in bite sizes. Even if it’s not much, as long as you put some ideas on paper or do some editing.

Simple language =/= boring language, simple language = clear language.

Own your words. If they are not your words, state this clearly in the text, not just in the footnotes.

dear stranger,

i was looking through some photos from study leave, have a throwback from a few months ago to please you. i do not miss physics.

yours sincerely,

jess

1. Start assignments as soon as you get them. I don’t mean writing an entire essay the day it’s assigned, but just do something towards it - brainstorm some ideas, list the lectures that are relevant to the topic, or find and bookmark 4 readings for it. Starting an assignment is always the hardest part and this way you get it over and done with, which is really motivating. You also feel really organised for starting right away. And definitely make sure you write the due date into your planner and make a plan for when you want each step done.

2. If you take notes by hand, summarise them on the computer; if you take notes on the computer, summarise them on paper. That way even if you don’t have a computer with you you’ll still have the paper notes; if you forget the paper notes, you can access the information on the computer.

3. Label all notes! With the course title, term, lecture number, date, lecture title, and lecturer (for lecture notes), or the course title, week, book/article name and chapter, lecture they correspond to, and date for readings. Then create a little table of contents so you can easily see what lectures and readings you need for each assignment or test. 

4. Go to all your classes and do all your readings. You need to be exposed to material at least 3 times to really remember it. If you go to class and do the reading that is 2 exposures already, which will make studying for exams a lot easier.

5. Pay attention to details. Due dates, required formatting, referencing styles, word limits, spelling, grammar….these might seem like little details but it’s amazing how much they can take away from your grade if you get them wrong. 

6. Do the readings ahead of class and think of a question to ask about them. Not only will this make you seem really smart and impress your lecturer or tutor, but thinking of questions and finding the answers to them is really good for memory and learning. Don’t actually ask questions in every class or your classmates will hate you (unless there is a set question time), but see if your question is answered in the lecture, and if not then ask it in class sometimes or else ask it after class, flick the lecturer an email, or do some extra research.

7. Join clubs. The best way to make friends, experience university life, and keep yourself sane during assignments. This also looks good on a CV - heaps of people get degrees so make yourself stand out by doing some other stuff at the same time. 

8. Talk to the people in your classes. I know this is hard for a lot of people (me included) but it is really reassuring to know you’ll have someone to sit next to and borrow notes from if you’re sick. A good way to start doing this is to find someone who’s sitting alone and looks a bit bored or lonely and ask if the seat next to them is free. Then try asking them what their major or degree is, or what they think of the course so far. People love talking about themselves so this is a great way to start a little conversation! 

9. Start studying for exams early, but only do a little bit a day. You will learn more, and be less stressed, if you study an hour a day for two weeks than if you study for 14 hours in one day.

It’s here y’all!!! The 2021 Summer Studying Challenge! 

I’ve literally been planning on doing this since my last summer challenge so i’m so happy to finally have it out in the world and i can’t wait to see what everyone posts and discover some amazing new studyblrs! i am genuinely so excited to get back to posting consistently and finally having the time to engage with you all after my exams so please get involved and give it ago! 

so without further ado, here’s all you need to know:

✨Info ✨

If you do the challenge, use the tag #summer studying challenge so i (and others) can see your posts

I will try to reblog as many posts in the tag as possible (and it doesn’t matter if you think they aren’t ‘aesthetic’ cause i will reblog them!)

This challenge will run for two months - from the 1st July to the 31st August

There are daily prompts for every day of July and August 

But, as always, I don’t expect everyone to be able to post every day so you can always do catch-up posts or answer the prompts in batches

Likewise, you don’t have to post for the entire period - it is completely up to you but i will be posting for the entire two months 

If you have any questions, feel free to send me an ask!

✨Rules ✨

If you want to do the challenge, please reblog this post

If you do it on any other social media platform (ie. Instagram), please give credit. My Instagram is also @/myhoneststudyblr

The challenge will officially start on the 1st July, but if you come across this later, you can definitely start anytime during these two months!

✨ Prompts ✨

1st July - What are your plans for this summer?

2nd July - Do you have a specific goal for this summer?

3rd July - Do you have a lot of work to do for school, university or your job this summer?

4th July - What is the most important task that you need to complete this summer? 

5th July -  Do you have any special plans or activities for this summer?

6th July - What do you usually do during the summer? Is anything different this year?

7th July - What did you do during the summer when you were a young child?

8th July - What’s your happiest summer memory from your childhood?

9th July - Do you usually go on vacation during the summer?

10th July - What is the best vacation you have ever been on? (note: doesn’t have to be a summer vacation)

11th July - What is your favourite vacation memory?

12th July - What is the worst vacation you have ever been on?

13th July - What is your dream vacation?

14th July - Would you rather stay in one resort for a month or travel across the country for one month? 

15th July - Are there any special events for you in the summer? (for example, birthdays, festivals, etc.)

16th July - Do you have any summer traditions?

17th July - What is your typical daily routine in the summer?

18th July -  How do you stay motivated during the summer? (for example, to study)

19th July - Do you stay indoors or outdoors more in the summer?

20th July - Are you a ‘summer person’?

21st July - What is an unpopular opinion that you have about summer?

22nd July - What does summer feel like where you live?

23rd July - Would you prefer summer to be hotter or colder than it usually is for you?

24th July - Would you prefer your summer to be shorter or longer?

25th July - Daytime or nighttime – what’s your favourite time during summer?

26th July - Do your sleeping habits change during summer?

27th July - Do your eating habits change during summer?

28th July - When you hear the word ‘summer’, what is the first thing that you think of?

29th July - What colour do you associate with summer?

30th July - What would be your perfect summer day?

31st July - Would you rather spend the day at the beach or at the swimming pool?

1st August - What do you do when you go to the beach?

2nd August - What do you like most about the beach?

3rd August - What is your least favourite thing about the beach?

4th August - What is your song of the summer this year?

5th August - What is your ultimate summertime song?

6th August - What is your favourite summertime movie?

7th August - Do you read a lot in the summer?

8th August - What book are you currently reading?

9th August - What is your favourite summer ‘beach read’ book?

10th August - What TV show are you currently watching?

11th August - What was the last movie you watched?

12th August - What is your favourite summertime snack?

13th August - What is your favourite seasonal fruit to eat during the summer?

14th August - What is your favourite meal to have on the beach?

15th August - What is your favourite ice cream flavour?

16th August - What is the weirdest ice cream flavour that you’ve ever seen (and maybe even tasted?

17th August - If you could make up a new ice cream flavour, what ingredients would you use? What would you call it?  

18th August -  What is your favourite summer drink?

19th August - What is your go-to summer outfit?

20th August - Do you like wearing sunglasses?

21st August - Sandals or flip flops? 

22nd August - Do you wear sunscreen?

23rd August - Have you ever been really badly sunburnt? 

24th August - What three things would you take to your desert island? 

25th August - Imagine that you could fill a swimming pool with anything except water and swim in it. What would your pool be filled with?

26th August - Would you rather surf the waves or read a book?

27th August - What’s happening once this summer is over? Returning to school or uni? Starting something new? 

28th August - Have you managed to complete your main task and goal for the summer?

29th August - When you remember this summer, what three adjectives will define it?

30th August - What did you learn over the summer? (note: this doesn’t have to be academic-related)

31st August - What was your favourite memory from this summer?

✨ So this is the challenge! I hope that you will join in and enjoy doing it during the summer! Please message me or send me an ask if you have any questions about it or just want to have a chat <3 ✨

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𝑺𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒅𝒂𝒚,19 𝒋𝒖𝒏𝒆• more purple days because why not? I hope you enjoy some details of my June cover as well a long rant solidarity ft. a purple moon sent by a lovely friend :)

the fact that now a lot of my frens just send me cloud,moon pictures feels like a kiss on forehead like "this for you" muah <3