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alrighty everyone!  this is a masterlist for studying for the accuplacer. the accuplacer is a test that some colleges use to put you in the right english and math classes for your first semester of college. i’ve gathered a few things to help with studying, and i hope you guys get good use out of them! 

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Cisgender – cisgénero.   

Cisnormativity – cisnormatividad.

Closeted – closetero (may be offensive).

Drag Queen – vestida (offensive) or travesti. (Note: in Spanish there isn’t a word for Queens, all of them tend to be offensive). 

Gender expression – Expresión de género.

Genderfluid –  de género fluido.

Gender Identity – Identidad de género.

Gender neutral – Género neutral.

Lesbian –  lesbiana (in Argentina torta, or tortillera. In Spain bollo, or bollera. Probably offensive, unless the person refers to themself as such).

Lgbt –  Lgtb. 

MSM (men who have sex with men) – HSH (hombres que tienen sexo con hombres).

Non-binary – No binario. 

Openly gay – Abiertamente gay/homosexual

Sexual orientation – Orientación Sexual

Sexual preference – Preferencia sexual

Transgender –   Transgénero

Trans woman – Mujer trans

Trans man – Hombre trans

~ 26.7.17 ~

summer has (un)officially begun! here are some sweet tips and tricks to help you maintain your productivity during these fun times, even if you’re out of school.

wake up at a respectable time. seriously. if your sleep schedule is all out of wack, then chances are that your productivity will be too. i usually make it a point to go to bed before 11:30 p.m, and i wake up between 7-8:30 a.m. modify this to your needs, obviously, but maintaining a sleep timetable that you can stick to is important. you can go off it a few times, of course (midnights at the beach, anyone?), because hey! it’s summer. just tailor to your needs.

find a new hobby! whether it’s cooking, learning a language, or exercising, picking up a new interest over the summer keeps you occupied and creates a healthy habit for you before the next school year.

online lectures/schooling. a super cool way to learn a bit more, with videos and lectures from some of the school’s top universities. it might be a little over your head, but it’ll give you something neat to chew on and some bonus education. plus, it’s of YOUR choosing. 

volunteer work! i love to coach at my nearby pool, it’s a fun way to interact with kids AND i earn some volunteer hours. find something near you, and a make it a day-long opportunity or even a month-long project. it feels good to give back to the community.

water. oh my god, drink water. it’s a season of extremes, no matter where you are, and drinking water is oh so important to stay healthy when you’re not actively thinking about it. buy a 32 oz water bottle (or, if you’re feeling fancy, a cute tumbler) and fill it up with water. drink that. all of it. repeat. keep repeating.

create a healthy routine that allows you to feel productive even when you’re not really doing anything. for me, that’s forcing myself to make my bed, get dressed, etc. by 10:00 a.m. that way, i feel as if i’ve started my day, even though i’ve only done the smallest things. that usually gives me motivation to continue with my tasks.

most importantly, enjoy it! whether you’re going on vacation or not, taking classes, whatever, it’s summer and you should enjoy your break. take a day off sometimes. go out with your friends. do something that makes you happy.

june 23, 2017 - favorite quote

#ssn june challenge: week 2, day 5

“i am seeking. i am striving. i am in it with all my heart.” -vincent van gogh

i have a lot of favorite quotes, and this is one of them! i think it’s important to always have something to look forward to. whether that’s rewarding yourself after a good study session, achieving your goals, or finally having the career of your dreams, never lose sight of it. if you’re going to do something, don’t do it halfheartedly or just to meet someone else’s expectations. do it for yourself, and do it with all your heart.