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[310824] this week was a bit chaotic. i haven't been on my best mental state lately so everything takes a bit more effort, but i'm persevering.

ft. thermodynamics class + my friend's pastries

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“And now that you don't have to be perfect, you can be good.”

— John Steinbeck

[altin-studies]

Look at that cute upside down calculator

March 20, 2024, Day 5/100

Day 3-4 was extremely non-productive but I'm back

Today's Productivity List:

Vector Calculus online classes

Do practice problems on vectors

Study Tafseer

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These are from a couple of weeks ago but I completely forgot to post them. Things have been incredibly crazy so I’ve just been trying to take things one step at a time. Hopefully I’ll begin on better footing next semester.

[theoisgoneagain]

April 28th, 2023

6-hour study session

Studied for around 6 hours today.

I know it sounds long and I also did go to Uni for 4 hours, but it wasn't that bad honestly.

When I study, I don't just try to memorize, but also to understand. With computer science, this sometimes takes a while.

My primary way to understand things is to take notes during lectures and listen to the professor's words. Then I let it be for a day or two and return to write my notes down in my notebook (not the laptop, the paper one). But this time, I also read through the script/PowerPoint (if the professor gave us access to it). When I'm done with that an hour or two have already passed and I now have written down the content of that lecture at least twice.

A while (maybe hours, sometimes days) later, I create some anki cards, which leads to me reading through the topic again and filtering out the most important stuff. That I type it into Anki for review. With that, I went through it for the 3rd time.

So at that point I at least have memorized the most important parts, from this point on Anki makes sure that it will stay in my head.

But not just reviewing those topics takes time. Doing the tasks our professors gave us also takes 30mins to 2 hours.

That is why I'm today, aiming to study even longer.

But how do I manage to study for 6 hours?

First things first: I use flow. This program reminds you to take breaks every 25-40 Minutes. So yes I take breaks regularly.

Second: start with the stuff that takes the most concentration. Writing cards go last while doing tasks or reviewing the topic will be earlier.

Third: No Phone, I use Forest to block my phone for 2 hours, before I take a more extended break. This means I have no access during my 5-minute breaks.

fourth: Exercise, do stretches or push-ups during short breaks. Even walking around your room can help.

five: Open a window and drink water.

Six: If you get bored, change the topic. Study some other subject for a while.

[girl-please-study]

The syllabus is never ending so is the pain

🎧 : Tere Sang Yara from “Rustom”

[martiestudies]

[240924] digital vs. handwritten notetaking

my tuesday mornings consist of a class where i learn how to calculate thermodynamic properties via software, followed by a class where i learn how to calculate thermodynamic properties manually.

[girl-please-study]

started ochem and overall it has been a really humbling experience.

🎧: Adharam Madhuram

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5/25 days of productivity

Reviewing isn’t as fun as learning stuff for the first time, but alas we have to do it. After completing the gene block I will start chemistry which is a lot similar to Highschool chem *cries*

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11/25 Days of Productivity

It was a really clear day today which automatically helped with the ambience! taking a nap after doing the housework does wonders actually. I wasn't tired for the first time in a long time <3

Study Time : 5.5 hours

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12/25 days of productivity

Completed practical file for tomorrow as well as notes of unit "Chromosome". I had saved some money for my friend's birthday but as I'm far away from her, I ordered food directly to her hostel, she was very thrilled 😄💕

Study Time : 2.5 hours

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Started the day with reading newspaper and an obligatory cup of coffee ☕

📖 : Bluets, Maggie Nelson

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That it will never come again is what makes life so sweet.

— Emily Dickinson

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Finally registered and can have my first practical next Saturday! *Fingers Crossed*

🎧 : Duniya from “Luka Chuppi”

[girl-please-study]

My practical went better than expected considering it was my first one! Now I'm completing my assignments that never seems to get done!

🎥 : Jab We Met (Bollywood)

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14/25 Days of Productivity

Today was not a really productive day, I’ve been sleepy since I woke up but I did managed to get some revision done!