#studyquestionaire

questions from @organizedminimalist​

i decided to start off this baby studyblr with a questionaire studyblr tag. <3 i love doing these types of things. it’s super great exercising for the brain... well, specifically my own brain if not others, lol! 

you can check out organizedminimalist’s answers here! btw, she tagged everyone!

GENERAL

What country are you studying in now? USA

What’s your major or specialization? I have no idea, but I’m considering Art History, Neuroscience/Neurology/...everything neuro lol, Psychology, &/or Business

What year are you in? 1st year in General Studies atm.

What courses are you taking (/will be taking if on break)? I haven’t even enrolled/picked my classes yet! lol!

Favorite course? I have a feeling it’s going to be Drawing, but who knows?

What languages do you know? Want to learn? I am only fluent in English atm, but I used to be fluent in Lao. Languages I’d like to learn?: (especially) Korean & Japanese, Latin, French, Italian, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, Thai, refresh on Lao, and Hmong (due to being half Hmong.)

What language do you study in? Do you think in a different language? Study in English, and I think in English... with a whole bunch of different language onomatopoeia (thanks Korean Dramas.)

Career aspiration? SO MUCH ASPIRATIONS, but I mostly want to be an artist, writer, and entrepreneur or possibly a CEO.

If you couldn’t be #8, what would you be? Psychologist, Art Professor, or Wedding Planner.

Moment you knew what you wanted to do? I slowly understood what I wanted to do from little snippets of ambition. I finally understood the whole picture about a year or two ago.

STUDY ENVIRONMENT

Where is your favorite place to study? Quiet places that allow my study music and with LOTS of desk space (coffee shops, library, closed rooms, etc.)

When is your favorite time to study? I don’t have a favorite time lol, but late mornings/late nights to early mornings. I like it to be dark outside basically.

Clean desk or organized mess? Depends on the mood, but clean messy...if that makes sense? The exact stuff I’m studying with would be messy while everything else is organized.

Music or no music? What type? Music for sure. Softly played piano covers (k-pop piano covers, anime piano covers, etc. I also enjoy easy listening music like Crywolf. *PRO BACKGROUND MUSIC TIP: USE AMBIENT-MIXER.COM FOR THESE COOL BACKGROUND SOUNDS LIKE HOGWART’S LIBRARY. YO.

Name top 3 worst distractions. Social media, Korean drama, youtube... other life planning (making lists, pinterest, etc.)

Exam time, dress up or dress down? In sweats. I’m always in sweats.

Exam time, hair up or hair down? Depends on the mood... but most likely high up pony-tail. My favorite hairstyle.

Favorite outfit for studying? Same-old sweats. Maybe in pj shorts this time if it’s hot. But tbh, even if it’s cold... I’d wear shorts and jus use a blanket.

Favorite study scent? After rain morning.

STUDY TOOLS

Name 5 things you would consider your ‘study essentials’. 0.3 mm or smaller mechanical pencil, small black MUJI eraser, 0.5 mm or smaller black gel pen, small ruler (6ish inch,) graph paper, hobonichi techo planner (random notes are in there,) laptop/phone (online notes & pinterest for study layout inspo,) books, and music.

Hardcopy books or pdf online? Both are okay with me, but the physical book is a tad bit easier.

Favorite study snack? drink? Goji berries or blueberries... maybe grapes. Slightly chilled water or coconut water.

Favorite pen (or pencil)? Pilot for my pen. I lost my pencil, so I’m not sure about that one at this moment. I’ll edit it in later.

Favorite notebook/paper? I love, love, love graph paper (specifically the SMALL squares like within the hobonichi techo.) I also love the Cambridge notebook papers, but they’re on the expensive side. As for blank pages? Textured sketchbooks like the Canson Mixed Media Pads.

Name 5 apps/tools that help you be productive. Evernote, but recently an addition of the Bear app (transitioning note-taking app,) Tick Tick, TORA reminder app, myHomework Student Planner, and still discovering!

How many pens/pencils/markers are in your pencil case? I haven’t been pen/pencil/marker shopping yet... so 2 black gel pens, 1 0.3 mm mechanical pencil, and the rest are MUJI erasers and a ruler.

Backpack or purse? Backpack, and SOMETIMES a shoulder laptop bag.

How many notebooks do you have? ROFL. A LOT. I’m a journal/notebook/sketchbook-hoarder-in-responsible-journal/notebook/sketchbook-purchasing-training member. My favorite “note” journal/notebooks are my hobonichi techo, moleskine journals, my large Cambridge lined notebook, and graphing notepad. Since I’m trying to avoid buying journals/notebooks/sketchbooks, I’ve been using Evernote & Bear like crazy.

STUDY HABITS

How do you motivate yourself when you’re not motivated? Take a break, stroll through the amazing study note-taking on pinterest/tumbr/instagram, think about my future and the ambitions I have, &/or listen inspirational speeches.

Pump up routine before writing an exam? Bag needs to be packed, have to have showered, dressed nicely, hair done and minimal make up applied - and listen to either EDM or coldplay on my way there. Finish a crying session with Korean Dramas, reading serious-businss tumblr threads, get dressed in sweats, put on my eyebrows, contemplate on eyeshadow or eyeliner, coconut oil & bite lip agave lip mask lip time, tie my hair up, pack my bag, sit down and scroll through phone one last time for a while AND ALSO EAT SOME FOOD, head there, and pray I’ll stay awake.

Crammer or pacer? Both, but mostly crammar. I for some reason have a part time studying/remembering long-term knowledge under pressure. Short-term memory is stronger for pressure/stress.

Type of learner (kinesthetic, auditory, visual)? Visual and a little bit of kinesthetic.

How do you plan? (digital, planner, lists, no plan, etc.) myHomework planner, Tick Tick if needed, planner, more lists (the more I write it down, the more I remember to do it/makes it a higher priority in my mind.)

Preferred note-taking method? Typed/digitally AND hand-written/drawn. I have to do both.

Do you make to-do lists? How? Hell yes, I do. I make lists EVERYWHERE. I LOOOOVE making lists.

Do you stick to your to-do lists? Depends on the list. But majority of the time. It has to be high-priority/a list I create on every item I can think of.

Group study or independent study? Independent.

Average number of hours of sleep during exam time? I can’t do less than 6 hours, or I’ll pass out during the day/exam.

Ever pulled an all-nighter? Not for school related things... SO FAR.

STUDY MENTALITY

What do you do to recover from getting a grade lower than expected? I feel down about it, but I know I end up having a decent to great grade at the end of the road. That’s all that matter to me... trying my best.

One advice you’d give others? There is more than one way to get to where you want to go. Put your heart into your work. The more genuinely interested you feel, the easier and BETTER you learn and remember anything. Find interest. Find purpose.

What are you most proud of right now? Surviving schoolwork with lack of motivation from depression.

Favorite quote to keep you going? Oh my, too much... just too much quotes. LOTS.

Favorite way to de-stress? Sleep.

OTHER

Favorite 5 studyblrs? I’m new, so I haven’t seen a lot yet!

How often do you check Tumblr? At least once a day.

Hobbies when you’re not studying? Art, pinteresting, taking notes/making lists, thinking about the future, etc.

Favorite compulsory-reading book? I’m not sure lol.

First nerdy joke that pops into your head. My favorite one.