the art of studying

1. there is no shame in asking for help (academic, emotional, or mental) 

2. there is no shame in going to tutoring 

3. there is no shame in getting Bs, Cs, Ds, or Fs 

4. there is no shame in not knowing what you want to study 

5. there is no shame in having a job or not having a job

6. there is no shame in struggling in a so-called “easy course” 

7. there is no shame in withdrawing from a course you don’t feel comfortable in 

8. there is no shame in changing your major 

9. there is no shame in not taking a full load of classes in a semester 

10. there is no shame in realizing your school may not be for you

[11.February.2018 - Gloomy mornings in the library]

Thank you all for your kind words yesterday! I am feeling a bit better today~

I am currently in the library studying for my last final on Friday. [Advanced criminal law].

1. you ace tests by overlearning. you should know your notes/flashcards/definitions basically by heart. if someone asks you about a topic when you’re away from class or your notes and you can answer them in a thorough and and accurate answer, then you’re good, you know the material. 

2. if you don’t understand something, it will end up on the test. so just don’t disregard and hope that this specific topic won’t be on the test. give it more attention, help, and practice. find a packet of problems on that one concept and don’t stop until you finish it and know it the best. 

3. sometimes you just need that Parental Push. you know in elementary school, they would tell you “ok now it’s time for you to do your homework! you have a project coming up, start looking for a topic now!” ONE of your teachers might be like this. be thankful for it and follow their advice! these teachers are the best at always keeping you on track with their calendar. if not a teacher, then have one of your friends be that person that can keep you accountable for the things you promised you would do. 

4. you just need to kick your own ass. seriously. i know it sucks and its hard to study for two things at once. BUT. I DONT CARE IF IT’S HARD. you need to do it and at least do it to get it over with because you can’t keep putting things off. If you do, you will eventually run out of time and you will hate yourself. force yourself to do it. i made myself sign up for june ACT even though there’s finals because if i didn’t, i probably never would. like do i think i’m gonna be ready in one month? probably not, SO I BETTER GET ON IT AND START STUDYING! 

5. do homework even if it doesn’t count. if you actually try on it, then you will actually do so much better on the tests, it’s like magic. 

May 27 2018

I feel so lethargic lately. I went home for the weekend and skipped out on the annual club tennis tournament and it kinda made me sad because I won this tournament last year and i kinda wanted to defend my title but at the same time this is the last time I’ll be home before the school year ends….

Also i haven’t started studying for finals yet because I’m waiting on my midterm scores to come back to determine how hard i need to study (LOL DON’T DO THAT THO IT’S NOT THE RIGHT MINDSET) but idk why this quarter is just SO HARD like I feel so unmotivated but maybe it’s because im tired and burnt out and feeling a lot of fomo

anyways I’m looking for somewhere cheaper to stay for the summer because of not getting any financial aid. I’m hoping to get a room in the apartment that studybuddy and his friend are “supposed” to get but things are really complicated and akdjfhalfj i hate when it takes a while to figure something out i hate uncertainty!!!!

05.28.18

April 7, 2018

I’ve pulled three almost-all-nighters in this past week and I am living my best life

I’ve been so busy with working (I picked up my paycheck today and omg ok all-nighters were worth) and studying for midterms and writing a bunch of apps

[100 DAYS OF PRODUCTIVITY] day 43