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1/3/18 - Wednesday

i’ve been so inactive on tumblr lately. Happy New Year!!! and there’s me still studying on holiday break due to exams on jan. 9. going to make reviewers for different subjects tho. 

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12/16/17 Saturday

been busy for the past 4 months so yeah :-) my mom bought me the planner that i like and it’s really pretty! it’s from cnsdesigns you should check ‘em out!

would be posting a few printables this week i suppose---

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8/26/17 Saturday

a pic of my weekly planner with a yellow and blue theme :-) 

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20 August 2017 ♬♪ bts - love yourself 3 spring days (remix by ryuseralover) i’m almost done with my bujo pages so i went hunting for a new bujo and came up with a completely new system (ﾉ´ з `)ノ i can’t wait to show it to you guys╰(*´︶`*)╯also, it kind of just really dawned on me that there’s less than 4 months to 2018? and my ib bum is really not ready for it .･ﾟﾟ･(／ω＼)･ﾟﾟ･. | 31/100 days of productivity |

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8-22-17// Tuesday

all time faves 💕

kraft paper from Daiso

some black Dong A U-Knock pens

cat notepad from Papemelroti

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turns out that I need you now much more than you need me

ig: journalmani

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8-22-17//Tuesday

hello! sadly, our classes was cancelled due to the typhoon buttttttttt hey I have plenty more time to post :-) tomorrow marks our second quarter of the school year which means i’ll be busy (again). let’s get started

being part of the studyblr community is a great motivation for everyone. i’ve been into studyblr for a year now but this one of the first posts i’ve done since i was afraid of posting things that weren’t even close to the word goals. 

i learned a lot of things in the community :-) i would like to share all of it to you guys, as a starter for my new blog :---) 

10 things that i learned in the studyblr community:

you don’t need a fancy camera to take pictures of your things: having high-end phones or camera is never a requirement. stick with the current gadgets you have :-) having expensive equipment doesn’t really matter in the studyblr community. 

fun filters!: play with your current camera! not-throwing-to-the-floor kind of play you control what you post. your blog, your own style :-) its okay if you want your photo to be natural. its also okay if you want to put shiny diamonds or colorful rainbow stickers in it. as long as it makes you happy :-) 

your photo, your subject: not because everyone is posting pretty stationery in their pictures, you should too. make other people’s picture your inspiration in doing yours :-) DON’T STEAL. no matter how pretty other people’ s post it, don’t claim it that its yours. 

mildliners, muji stationery, pastel backgrounds, white tables, a box full of washi tape and other things that you always see in studyblr is not required: its okay to be different :-) i, myself, don’t have mildliners, muji branded notebooks, white tables, expensive af planners or anything like that. cheap/expensive stationery doesn’t matter anyways. just like what i said earlier, your post, your subject. embrace your current stationery :-) 

SELF CARE!!!!: studyblr is not always about studying. along the way, you’ll actually know yourself more. from taking long naps in the weekends, rewarding yourself for acing a test, studying with your favorite humans, and so much more. studyblr is my our happy pill :-))

its okay not to be the top 1 student: we all have our own abilities :-)) its okay to commit mistakes. remove that “oh no i have failing marks in my grades, i dont want to be part of the studyblr community because of my grades :-(” idea, make your past a motivation :)

learning to communicate with other people: be open to your followers :-) or talk to other studyblrs :-) exchange ideas and tips. be friends!!!! (be my friend)

have your own style of studying: a planner is a starter for everyone who likes to manage their time. but planners doesnt work for other people. create your own way of organizing your schedule :-) 

sharing is caring: don’t be afraid to share ideas that work with you that might also work with others :-) be open to the studyblr community :-)) 

YOU DEFINE YOU: dont force yourself to be like others. love yourself :) dont let other people bring you down.

That’s all~ 

All of the things i’ve listed are based on my opinion oki?

DON’T STRESS YOURSELF, TAKE TIME TO BRING YOURSELF TO YOUR LOCAL COFFEESHOP :-) 

love, faith

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Back To School Tips Master Post!

I had a few people asking me to do a back to school tips/ how to do well in school post so here it is. I’m a sophomore in college and an honors student so I plan on sharing the things that have helped me succeed. Even though these tips are things I use now in college, most of them I also used in high school so it can be applied there as well. 

Organization                                                                                                           The most beneficial thing you can do is stay organized.

Get a planner.- I bought mine this year at Walgreens for around $7 but it has a plastic cover so all paper ones are even cheaper. A planner is good for keeping track of when everything is due. When I get my syllabi for my classes I go through them and write down the due dates of homework, essays, tests, etc, on the day they are due. You can color code your classes or just write the class next to the assignment. This way you can look at a whole week and see everything you have due for all of your classes in one place. It’s also easier to add in things or make changes if your professor decides to due so.

Use a white board- I know white boards can be expensive, so if you can’t afford one, expo markers will write on laminated paper which you can get for around $4 on Amazon. I use this to keep on my wall and write the next really important date for each class. So I have all my classes listed on the board and let’s say my next big date in Psych is a test. I’d write that date on the board, then after the test, I’d erase it and write the next important date. These dates should be in your planner as well but it’s nice to have them right in front of you at all times so you don’t turn to the next week in your planner and realize you have a test on Monday. 

Buy durable folders- If you’re going to be using your folders all year make sure they’ll last all year. You want to lose any of your assignments. I get plastic folders at Office Depot for $0.39 a piece. I chose a color for each class and write the class at the top in sharpie and I’m good to go!

Notebooks too!- You’re going to be taking a lot of notes so make sure to keep a notebook for each class as well. Mine were $3 each at Office Depot but they have a plastic cover so if you need to save some money get the paper covers because you most likely wont reuse a notebook.

Get a pack of loose leaf paper- Sometimes you have to turn things in and if you’re like me then you hate tearing it out of your notebook. But if you don’t have a problem with that then don’t worry about it!

Use some sort of bag/backpack- This will help you not lose anything plus you can put water, snacks, etc in it as well!

Study Tips                                                                                                               Tests are often the biggest portion of your grade so knowing the best ways to study will help you out the most. 

Figure out what type of learner you are- This can greatly improve your study skills. There are visual learners; these people learn best with charts, graphs, and anything that show a visual relationship between information. So if you’re this type of person, to help study you could make charts, graphs, tables, draws arrows between points of information, or watch videos. Anything to help you see it. There are also auditory learners; these people learn best when hearing the information. So the best way for these people to study is to recite information out loud, or if your course has an audio book to listen to it. You could also have a friend read information to you and you say it as well. Some people are reading/writing learners; they do best when reading the text and writing down important points/taking notes. This is the type of learner I am so to help me study, I write out my own flashcards, I copy power points into my notes, and as I read my chapters I write the important information.  Something else that is good for these kind of learners is to make little quizzes for yourself. There are also kinesthetic learners; they learn best with more hands on activities. This can be hard to do especially with some subjects. If you can physically do what you’re studying then do it. If not, make a game out of it. For example, ask yourself questions and if you get it right take a shot at a basketball hoop or a soccer goal (if you don’t have these things use a paper ball and your trashcan or anything you can substitute. Figuring out which learner you are will greatly improve how you study.

Don’t wait until right before a test- Cramming your brain with all the information a few days before a test will not help you remember and only stress you out. This is called Massed Practice and is proven to be a waste of time and information is not retained well. Study a little everyday or every other day. This is called the Spacing Effect and is proven to improve retention and recall of information. So it is best to do short sessions of study over a long period of time rather than a long session all at once.

Find a good place to study- If you like quiet places and your house/dorm is too loud go to a library or outside if it’ s a nice day.  If you like a lot of background noise play some music or go to a coffee shop.

Overall Tips                                                                                                            These tips are still really important but I don’t have enough that fit together to make another header.

Work on what’s due first- Some people think it’s always best to work on the important things first but that’s not always the case. If your essay is due in two weeks and you have an assignment due in a few days then finish the assignment first. You’ll still have plenty of time for your essay. I suggest doing all your work but if something happens to where you just can’t then yes do the more important thing because it’ll be a bigger part of your grade.

Writing Centers- A lot of colleges/universities have writing centers.  If you’re not the best at writing or just need some help you can make an appointment at the writing center where someone highly qualified in writing will read your paper/essay and help you with grammar, punctuation, idea flow, overall organization etc. I highly suggest checking to see if your school has one of these.

Check your email/Blackboard/whatever your professor uses- This is where they may add extra assignments/ cancel class and not mention it in class. It’s always important to check.

Try to relax- I know it can be hard, especially for students with depression, anxiety, and other mental/physical illnesses but it’s important to always take a moment and calm down. Take breaks from your work and do something you enjoy for at least a few minutes everyday. If you need a nap, take a nap. just set an alarm to pick back up on your work later.

Don’t worry about being perfect- This is still something I’m working on myself but getting better at. Last semester I got a B for the first time since my sophomore year of high school and it bothered me to no end. But, I told myself I did my best, and as a person with bad social anxiety I’m okay with my B in public speaking. So for anyone else who feels like they have to keep their 4.0 all 4 years, don’ t panic if you don’t. There’s nothing wrong with not being perfect, almost no one graduates college with a 4.0. Always do your best, but don’t put too much pressure on yourself. I cannot stress this enough.

Take classes you enjoy- Hopefully you’re in a major that you enjoy so you wont hate your classes too much but it’s still important to try to take a fun class every once in awhile. If you like art, take an art class. Then, you’re still doing work but also doing something you like.

Get a tutor- If you’re not doing as well in a class as you would like, don’t be afraid to get a tutor. Most universities offer tutors who are students that would love to help you and wont be judgmental at all. There’s nothing wrong with getting a little extra help and tutors are often people who have already passed the class with an A so they’ll be very good resources.

Take care of yourself- Overall, make sure you’re eating well and drinking water throughout the day. Sometimes it’s impossible, but try to get enough sleep. If you go out to party watch out for yourself and others. Practice self care and if things get too stressful and you need help don’t be afraid to ask.

I know this post is very long, but I wanted to share everything I could for anyone who wanted help. If I think of anything else I’ll definitely add it later. I hope everyone has a great semester and school year! Good luck to everyone!

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selection of pictures from my instagram @emmastudiess :-)

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08.11.17 || Cats, Plants, and Notes! (🐈 +🌿+📝 = 😋)

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8-21-17

As a starter for my new studyblr, I wanted to do a “what’s in my bag” list :) 

i cant snap a pic of my bag, the lighting right now is not that good because its raining :---( 

I use a Jansport backpack fyi.

front:

1. wallet: i have 2 wallets with me. my first wallet has my money, my other wallet has my cards. and other pictures lol

2. keys

3. extra ballpens: i always lose ballpens!!! 

4.some of my sticky notes

main:

1. some of my textbooks

2. calculator

3. pencil case: I HAVE 3 PENCIL CASES. i’ll just make a new post for it lol

4. personal kit: i have a kit for that because i dont want my things to be seen in other people’s bags lol

5. notebooks: in my school, we don’t use binders or those big notebooks. we use the regular sized notebooks for each subject. the pain. i have 10, 80 leaves notebooks which I sometimes leave in my locker. 

6. notepad: i love my kraft notepads :-)

7. my school’s planner: this is required to be in our backpacks everyday 

8. my weekly planner: i’ll be posting about this soon lol 

9. a bit of cat food: i feed stray cats near my school so yeah :) 

i’ll post about the things in my pencil case soon :-))

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Hello! I’ve been looking at different studyblr posts for a year now, I’m in the mood in making my own posts! I already introduced myself then but I wanted to make a new one lol. 

about me:

> I’m Faith

> I live in the Philippines :) 

> currently in 10th grade

>  going to take up HA (Health Allied) in senior high school 

> loves the idea of having an organized desk ;-;

> loves pastel!!!!

more boring things about me:

> have a love-hate relationship with mathematics

> has a Siamese cat (you’ll see more of him in my posts) 

> bothered when people borrow my things especially my newly bought stationery

> goes to school at 6am and come home at 5pm everyday

> doesn’t decorate personal things 

> always buys stationery

what to expect in my blog:

> crappy photos (still in the process of making ig worthy photos lmao)

> stationery next to my cat, Choco

> a plain weekly planner that I bought 

> some of my good lectures 

> tips that are actually working (for me)

I’m still learning to manage my time in school and at home. I’m open in having new suggestions. I’M REALLY FRIENDLY!! Looking forward to talk to other studyblrs :) 

studyblr inspirations: 

@emmastudies @jiyeonstudies @studyign @studydiaryofamedstudent @kaisdesk @mochi-studies @universi-tea @snowystudiess @natastudies @studyrelief @studyquill

Willing to know moreeee studyblrrsss! 

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22 Very Studyblr Things

reblogging a post you already reblogged 20 seconds ago - so much motivation, so little time

praying that your phone doesn’t run out of charge before you get the perfect shot

spending more time reblogging pictures about studying that actually studying

browsing Amazon and Hema for study supplies on your breaks

regularly scrolling down your own blog page for studyspo

spending your first two Studyblr weeks on the prowl for momentum

stalking the notes of a studyspo pic to find more people to follow

dropping everything at the sight of a (1) in your inbox

totally abandoning your personal tumblr

wishing you lived close enough to a picturesque coffee shop that you could study in

debating the worth of bullet journalling

making a b-line for the stationery isle in every store you shop in

making the ultimate life decision - Staedtler or Stabilo?

keeping the seller of Zebra Mildliners on Amazon in business

knowing enough about examinations held in countries you don’t even live in to maybe sit them yourself

questioning whether or not you’re brave enough to whip out your phone to take a picture of your study spot in the library

stalking your favourite blogs to see their recently answered questions

quivering at the thought of writing on the first page of your new notebook

taking regular notes on graph paper and wondering why you ever only used it for math

regularly zooming in on other people’s studyspo pictures so you can read what their notes say

lusting after a white topped desk

frequently wondering how the hell you studied before studyblr

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Yassssssss 💓

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This is a great tip tho ✨

Exam period tips: Revision methods

1) Flashcards : electronical or handwritten

2) Blank sheet method : 1 piece of paper 15 minutes.

3) Timeline: make a line and put in the different stages of development or plot development of a story. Be creative with this, it doesn’t just work in history class.

4) Mind maps: Start with the title, and build around it. 

5) Illustrations: I always use illustrations or flowcharts to better remember the text. Maybe you can summarise the chapter in a drawing?

6) Post-it wall: this is great especially for memorisation. I like to put the post-its on the back of my door, and they kinda work like flashcards. Each morning look at the wall, explain every post it once, if your not sure, look at the back where I put the explanation. When you are certain you know the phrase, store the post-it on the side as a reminder of how much you know, and so that you can revise it at the end of the week. 

7) Audio: listen to audiobooks about your subject, or just download the sound to that youtube video that explains it all. 

8) The teacher: act like a teacher, and explain it to your study group, parents, friends, cat or just the wall. Talking out loud about a subject might expose your weak points and help you strengthen them. 

9) Memory roads : MEMO, this is a concept I my grandmother loved to use, and introduced me to. Have a look at it : http://www.oby.no/whats-memo/?lang=en