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#STUDYBLR RESEARCH SURVEY

Attention Studyblr Community! Please answer my short survey and questionnaire on the studyblr community.

I am an anthropology undergraduate at Indiana University Northwest, to be Communication Master’s student at Purdue University Calumet in the fall of 2015. I am conducting a preliminary research project on the #studyblr community as a senior project as a possible way for educators and students to communicate and exchange educational resources online. If all goes well, I will be continuing the project into graduate school and hope to present my findings at the Interactions Conference 2016, a University of California-LA journal on Gender in Education and Information. 

This survey is preliminary and covers mostly demographics and member thoughts on he community, but I eventually hope to incorporate #studyblr as a way to encourage students, particularly underrepresented students, to join higher education generally and STEM field in particular.

The survey is two parts, I’m sorry. I have limited resources right now and Survey Monkey only allows 10 questions.

Part One & Part Two

Please participate and share! My personal Tumblr is lionsgobrawrg​ and the research blog is academiabot​.

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the stationery section at the muji store gives me life

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Saturday 7th March - Seriously love my notes way too much, can’t help but giggle with joy when I look at them 😂

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Feb 20, 6:57am

Another Starbucks setup! Deviated from my usual white mocha americano this morning and got a quadruple caramel macchiato instead. Drove to the uni early today to avoid the morning rush. We will have the last day of our recruitment booth today (join UP Babaylan!!! #babayLOVE) So, I’m picking up my friend at our alumni office, which we have practically been using as a frat house, then we’ll go to the uni to set up our booth.

Since it’s still early, I hope to finish a few pages of my Agency reviewer, which is taking shape pretty nicely if you ask me, before I pick up my friend. :)

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Organizing for the week ahead. #momentswithsunday

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I just got the results back for my first test in my psychology class and I failed it. I studied really hard for it. My professor throws out the worst test and doesn't count it for our final grade, but I'm just angry that I studied and still failed. Other than asking her about what to do differently or how I can study for her tests better, what would you suggest I do?

It happens. Especially at the beginning of the semester. Don’t beat yourself up about it.

Part of learning to study is also learning how to read professors. Understanding what kinds of tests they give, what kinds of questions they ask, and discovering their little hidden hints in class. You should naturally get better at that stuff as you go.

What kind of tests does she give? You should study differently for different kinds of tests. You wouldn’t study the same way for a multiple choice test as a fill in the blank test. (There’s a blog post below with more info.)

We have written a lot of studying blogs based on our own experiences and what has worked for us. Here are some of the best ones:

4 Types of exams you will take in college

25Techniques to Help You Study 

6Tips to organize your life and studying 

How to deal with massive reading assignments 

10 Tips to start the semester off right 

Rip off that studying band-aid in the library 

Homework help for the visual learner  

7Tips to help you survive finals 

heldtogetherbylove

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In which I convince myself it’s not too late to work on this essay due tonight

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Go Forth and Educate Yourselves!

http://thesocietypages.org/

http://www.ensemble-rd.com/en

http://www.everyday-democracy.org/en/index.aspx

http://www.stophate.us/racism/

http://www.victimsofcrime.org/home

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Racism

http://www.communitychangeinc.org/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_privilege

http://ted.coe.wayne.edu/ele3600/mcintosh.html

http://www.whiteprivilegeconference.com/white_privilege.html

I’d also highly recommend watching the Jane Elliot Brown-eye/Blue-eye experiments, which can be found here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeK759FF84s

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pv8mCHbOrs (Part 1)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neEVoFODQOE (Part 2 - Has very important points on Reverse Racism and how it doesn’t exist, and it also dismantles the “We All Bleed Red” mentality.)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MYHBrJIIFU

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As a college student, currently really hungry with nothing to eat, I understand how hard it can be to get food. Sometimes you really just don’t have the money to eat and when you do, you waste it all on fast food instead of stocking up on cheap things because you’re so tired of Ramen Noodes and canned food you could barf. So, I’ve composed a list of recipes and resources that will fit a college kid’s budget and appetite. Don’t go hungry! <3

Ramen Noodle Recipes:

Ramen Noodle Stir Fry

Sirloin-Snap Pea Stir Fry

Chicken Noodle Soup

Chili Cheese Ramen

Egg Drop Ramen

Spinach and Ramen

Ramen Spaghetti

Ramen Alfredo

Cheesy Ramen Noodles

Mug Meals:

Cheesy Eggs Mug

Cheese and Broccoli Mug

Mac and Cheese in a Mug

Meatloaf in a Mug

Nutella Mug Cake

Cheesecake Mug

Coffee Cup Quiche

Coffee Cup Chilaquiles

Mug Egg Scramble

Microwave Recipes:

Potato Chips

Corn on the cob

Scalloped Potatoes

White Rice

Fried Rice

Baked Potato

Chicken Casserole 

Garlic Chicken

Chicken Soup Casserole

Caramelized Onion Baked Potato

Soft Chicken Tacos

Pancakes

Recipe Generators

My Fridge Food

Fire House Chef

Dinner in 15 Minutes

Advanced recipe Generator

Cuisine

Recipe Matcher

Super Cook

Recipe Puppy

Cook Thing

Recipes by Ingredient

Recipe Key

Not Beans Again

Ideas 4 Recipes

Big Oven

Other Resources

Actual College Student Cookbook

Restaurant Coupons [1] [2] [3] [4]

Free Birthday food [1] [2] 

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The beautiful Production Design nominee slides used before the presentation of the award by Chris Pratt and Felicity Jones.

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5:03 pm // this week has been hectic and crazy. i am honestly so happy the weekend is here and i can finally get a little bit of rest! also if you can’t tell my bullet journal spread has changed quite a lot!!

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9:00pm, 27.2.2015 //

it’s been a super intense few hours, i’ve just finished (possibly, i have the basis covered, i may look for additional notes later) my revision notes for our latest IB Geography HL topic - disparities in wealth and development ! i’m going to take a long break now, it’s been 8 tree’s so far !

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Thanks for all the suggestions. If you have more, just send me a fan mail!

Studying & Testing

time management

help on reading and research

help with memorizing and testing

learn how to study

google citations

googling tips

citing social media

awesome study tips

study techniques 

tips for a productive study break

How to study

study tips

How To Pull An All Nighter And Do Well On An Exam

thinking & memorizing tips

how to get motivated to study

Make flashcards

tips to help you focus

chrome site blocker

time management & motivating yourself tips

Study tips

Learning

Solve any math equation

Solve any math equation (2)

Alternative to Wikipedia

Square Root Calculator

Cube Root Calculator

Expression Simplifier

Multi Step Equation Calculator

Slope Intercept Equation Maker

Can’t Do Your Homework?

Chemical Equation Balancer

Cliffsnotes

Sparknotes

PurdueOWL

Take online college courses

How to multiply big numbers

Science equations simplified 

Teaches Everything

Crash Course

Solve any math problem

Online calculator

Simplified science formulas

Teaches you any subject

Essays

Essay Structure Guide

bibliography maker

How to cite

how to write an essay

google citations

social media citation guide

The Five-Paragraph Essay

Using Punctuation Marks

Deadly Sins Checklist

Formatting Your Paper

Writing About Literature

Basic Essay

Revision Checklist

Planning and Organization

Editing and Proofreading

Latin Terms

Essay Structure

Tips on Introducing Quotes

Academic Writing Tips

How to write an essay

Dealing With Stress

yoga poses for stress relief

about relaxation techniques

Music/Sound:

calm/nature sounds

chill playlist

coffee shop blues

coffee shop sounds

concentration playlist

relaxation

study playlist

4hours of classical music

calm.com

rainymood.com

4 hours of classical music

good background study mixes 1 2 3 4 5

Study Break Suggestions

really good basic tips

MIT study break tips

how to be productive on a break

how long to nap

how to pull an all-nighter

Notetaking

How to Take Notes on Power Point Slides

How to Read Hard Readings

The Art of Pseudo-Skimming

Rapid Note-Taking With the Morse Code Method

Accelerate Q/E/C Note-Taking

The Story Telling Method

Taking Notes from Research Reading

Dorm Life/Socializing

how to deal with a roommate you hate

creative ways to organize your dorm

avoiding big mistakes when picking a major

how to have a healthy college relationship

making friends in college

college packing list

how to bond with your roommate

pros and cons of joining a sorority

why being single in college is okay

adjusting back to school after a semester abroad

making the most of your college years

Dorm room survival

Health/Safety:

what to do if you think you’ve been drugged

how to deal with a hangover

dealing with loneliness

Rape Escape

falling asleep tips

How long to sleep

how to talk to and help an anxiety-ridden friend

how to wake up in the morning

keep taking your mind off of it

mental illness recovery tips

need a motivational speech? i like this one for myself.

not having a good day? :c

picking up a hobby can relax you during the school year!!

seriously just please try to relax ily

take your mind off of it

tips on self-love

when to go to sleep/wake up

working out is a total stress-buster.

Classes/Programs

choosing a study abroad program

what to do if you want to transfer

what to do if you have a bad professor

find out about your professors before you register

scholarships and financial aid

Food:

10 cooking hacks to get more bang for your buck

essential foods to keep in your dorm

eating healthy in a dining hall

cheap & healthy snacks

chocolate muffin in a mug tutorial

Coffee recipes to help stay awake

Every Starbucks drink and pasty

For the vegans 

quick and easy soup recipes

study snacks i ii iii iv v

thousands of quick and easy snack recipes

Yummy cheesiness!

40 on-the-go breakfast recipes

Money:

8 places to snag student discounts and deals

7 money tips for college students

5 ways to survive college on a budget

tips for saving money in college

Success Tips:

how to make the most of your course syllabus

developing discipline as a freshman

using the urgency vs. importance matrix to get stuff done

8 things successful students consistently do

35 valuable tips for successful students

4 types of apps college students need to use

how to create structure in college with a calendar and a to-do list

how to deal with homesickness

Staying Motivated to do Well

How Can I Stay Motivated and Finish My School Work?

25 Simple Ways to Motivate Yourself

Get motivated to study

How to survive freshman year

Other

Cheat sheet for becoming an adult

Surviving college

Finals survival guide

Studying strategies 

Homework help

Flashcards

CrashCourse

App that helps you manage your time

Citation tool

Can’t remember a word?

techniques for studying and learning

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Flashed Face Distortion Effect

Like many interesting scientific discoveries, this one was an accident. Sean Murphy, an undergraduate student, was working alone in the lab on a set of faces for one of his experiments. He aligned a set of faces at the eyes and started to skim through them. After a few seconds, he noticed that some of the faces began to appear highly deformed and grotesque. He looked at the especially ugly faces individually, but each of them appeared normal or even attractive. He called it the “Flashed Face Distortion Effect”.

Here is a masterpost of interesting tricks you can play on your mind like this one. Here’s my masterpost of all things related to the human mind and brain.

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my friend and I are both studyblrs and ever since we got into it, she has been very competitive to the point where she always has to find something bad to say about my achievements and she can never be happy for me when I get a good grade. When we go on study dates she always says things to put me down and it takes a toll on my self esteem. I want to wish her well but she brings so much toxicity into my life. What should I do?

tbh my answers to competitive asks are sounding so contradicting now, but talk with your friend about your issue!

If she is oblivious to how it makes you feel, she won’t be able to fix her habit. Be patient with your friend, and remind them if they ever overstep their boundaries!

If your friend continues her habit of bringing people down without putting in the effort to change, then cut her out of your life. We should all cut toxic people out of our lives and surround ourselves with people who will help us grow.