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reblog if you are a studyblr who procrastinates

we’re only human. if you procrastinate, don’t worry! you can push through!!

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#BlackPride #YouSmart #BlackExcellence 

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attention friends of the studyblr community

you do not need mildliners to be a studyblr

you do not need stabilos or staedtlers to be a studyblr

you do not need a macbook to be a studyblr

you do not need a bullet journal to be a studyblr

you do not need muji pens to be a studyblr

you do not have to have all a’s or all a’s and b’s to be a studyblr

you do not have to have pretty handwriting to be a studyblr

you do not have to be taking ap courses to be a studyblr

the only thing you need to be a studyblr is the love or want to study and learn

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[ 24.5.17 ] - work work work work - last maths exam tomorrow - bring on analysis

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just throwing it out there but its 200% acceptable for my mutuals to im me posts they think id like with no need for an explanation or conversation. send that good content my way

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DO NOT DO THIS.

This makes me so angry.

If you work in a movie theater and you do this I have no respect for you.

My younger brother is Type 1 Diabetic.

When we go to a movie theater, we always get him diet soda. If he were to get regular when we asked for diet, we would not give him the insulin he would need for it. If that happens, his blood sugar level could go so high he could go into a coma, go blind, or even die.

If somebody gave him regular soda instead of diet without telling us, that person could be responsible for a nine-year-old being killed or blinded.

Just thinking about that makes me so angry. I get scared every time we take him to a movie in case the people working there saw this picture and decide to do the same thing.

Please signal boost this so people know.

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HEY YOU

go do the homework you’ve been putting off reblog to save a life

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Reblog or your mom will die in 928 seconds.

I love my mom.

I am risking nothing

I AM SORRY FOLLOWERS, I LOVE MY MOMMY

Will not risk.

sorry followers :(

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FOR EVERY NOTE THIS GETS, AN UNNAMED TUMBLR USER WILL POSTPONE HER SUICIDE DATE ONE DAY.

I HAVE AGREED WITH HER THAT I WILL NOT DIVULGE HER NAME OR URL FOR HER OWN REASONS, AND THAT AS OF TODAY, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2015, SHE WILL POSTPONE HER SUICIDE ONE DAY FOR EVERY NOTE.

PLEASE REBLOG THIS. THAT IS ALL I ASK.

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The Expat Life

Where to go in Europe? Toledo, Spain

Check out our fun Instagram:

https://instagram.com/sidandiggytravel/

Iggy x

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20 Tips & Advice for Future Study Abroaders

From abroader to abroadees:

For my future study abroaders (more so my Parisians) here is the little insight and advice I can give you that I wish I had known & things I have come to realize:

Understand the culture. The quicker and better you can understand their mentality and easier you fit in.

Don’t pack heels. Really though, don’t. You wont wear them, and when you do you will feel the astonished looks of Parisian passer byers. Save the space in your suitcase.

Don’t look men in the eye. Unless you are looking to be cat called and uncomfortable don’t do it! Put your best poker face on and keep walking.

Conform.  This is your time to understand a different culture – embrace it. Buy a pair of Nike’s, throw on some cat eyes, and refer to tip #3 – poker face.

Understand that perfection does not exist. Perfection is unattainable in France so don’t beat yourself up over a 14/20 grade. Rather try your best to understand that is how French students are graded and be thankful for how it is in the USA.

Study the language. Go into the experience with a brief knowledge of the language the country you are studying in speaks. You don’t want to be the typical American – trust me, I was.

Travel and book your trips ahead of time! No kidding, it’s a huge money and stress saver.

Book hotels. Personally, I found finding hotels on booking.com and getting a “Smart Deal” is the same as booking a hostel.

Meet up with friends. Reach out to other students studying abroad. Family members living in Europe. Even old friends! They know the places to go and things to see making your travel more relaxing.

Remember, out of sight out of mind. Allow yourself to feel homesick and sad. But no pity parties! Forget about everyone at home, school, boyfriends, girlfriends, college, this is your time, your experience.

Find out where the grocery store is. Bring your own shopping bags.

Bring cosmetics from home. Make up in Europe is ridiculously overpriced.

Ask your coordinator about extra expenses not listed on the fabulous posters scattered throughout campus – (laundry 9 euro, metro pass 65 euro – monthly).

Do your research. Paris is a big city, have one destination set to find, then explore the surroundings!

Get lost. While studying abroad, getting lost doesn’t really apply – remember not all those who wander are lost so to say, explore and familiarize yourself your surroundings.

Eat. Eat it all. Get really fat and uncomfortable and take pictures of all of your meals. Who cares! Loose it when you get home. Try new, weird food, that is where the real culture is.

Loose the college mentality. Remember that this experience is to help you grow. Sure experience discos and clubs but people watch with a beer at a café on a Friday night too.

 Find what time public transportation closes. (Metro – 1:00/1:30 a.m.)

Go to the movies. Enjoy things you wouldn’t normally be able to do on a week long vacation.

 Live in the moment.  Of course, capture every second on film, but remember to appreciate the now.

Studying abroad has been an experience I could have never imagined. Like life, it had its ups and downs. There were times I was sad, homesick, and lonely. In those moments I had to remind myself that if I were back at school I probably would have felt the same way. And there were days where I felt invincible, on top of the world, completely sophisticated and empowered. As much as I would like to convey the experience in a blog post, it is not something I am capable of doing. Living on your own in a foreign country is something every 20 some-odd person should do. Explore the world. 

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Safety Abroad: Pickpocketing, General Safety Concerns, and Tips for Women

I know how exciting it feels to study abroad, and I also understand that travelling to a foreign country can be intimidating. You’ll have the time of your life over there, but always be smart about where you go and what you do. I don’t want to sound like your mom, but here are some important safety reminders to keep in mind while abroad. 

Never leave your phone sitting out on the table at a restaurant or outdoor cafe. Some nasty little 11 year old will put a menu over your phone, swipe it from underneath while you aren’t looking, and run away.

Wear a cross-body purse and always keep your hand on your bag.

Carry your purse on your lap at restaurants or outdoor cafes. It’s never a good idea to leave it hanging off the back of the chair.

Be sure your purse can zipper/fold and snap shut. I know your Marc Jacobs tote looks super cute, but it doesn’t have a zipper; 10/10 pickpockets will notice an open bag.  

Put your wallet in a zipped compartment in your zipped up purse. Even if your bag closes properly, your wallet still is at a small risk. I know, it’s one extra step to pull out your money if you’re buying something, but it’s worth it.

Only carry enough money with you to last the day. Sure, you just pulled 300 Euros out of the ATM, but you just need 50 at the most for today. Leave the rest at your homestay or locked away in your hostel.

Speaking of ATMs, NEVER withdraw money after dark.

Always know where your passport is. Again, you can leave it at your homestay or keep it locked away at the hostel. Personally, I feel uncomfortable when I carry around my passport, so I just bring it along while travelling. If you really feel as if you need it while out and about, just bring a photocopy. 

Don’t cause a scene and keep a low profile. Okay, I may have broken this one at the Beauvais airport when Ryanair (the bane of my existence) charged me 50 Euros to check my American sized carry-on bag. No hard feelings—just kidding I still think about it every day.

Here’s my most important advice of all time for women while abroad: There’s a difference between going to a place that seems a little sketchy and genuinely feeling like you are in danger. There are times where you can tough it out and keep going, but there are times when it is in your best interest to turn around and head back home or take a cab. Please stay safe and know the difference!

Try to always have someone to travel with or someone to walk home with you at night. I understand that this doesn’t always happen, and that sometimes you’ll have to go solo. However, I would recommend doing this whenever you have the chance.  As my mom says, “always be aware of your surroundings”. 

Keep in mind that catcalling is super frequent. This was a big shock for me, since I rarely get catcalled in the United States; I can count on one hand the number of times I’ve had rude comments thrown at me! However, when I was abroad I got catcalled all. the. time. Uuuuuggghhhhh it was the worst. Unfortunately, the amount and frequency of these types of comments can vary depending on what you look like. For example, if you are blonde and go to a country where there are few blonde people (like Spain or Morocco) you will get tons of comments and creepy guys at bars.  Here’s another example: one of my black friends studied abroad in Chile, where there are next to no black people, and she told me that she got hit on more frequently than others in her group. I know this stuff is super annoying to deal with, just be strong and keep going.  

As always, watch your drink at bars or clubs.

Stay respectful of the culture. For example, Morocco is a Muslim country, and all of the women dress super modestly—some have their heads covered, some have only their eyes showing, and some just wear loose fitting outfits that covers most of their body. I would advise women to wear clothing that covers the shoulders and knees (at the least). This one isn’t really a safety concern, but rather a respect issue. Sure, you could wear short shorts or a short dress, but you’d be the only one and it’s best to be mindful of the culture as much as you can.

Don’t figure these out the hard way! Stay safe and use your common sense. 

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when yr so tired ur eyelids are like SHUT IT DOWN BOYS but ur brian is like OPEN THOSE GATES LADS n ur closing ur eyes then opening then closing then opening then closing then opening then closing

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*parts a bead curtain as i enter the room, carrying a glass of lemonade* 

hey….

nothing you ever read, watch, or participate in will be ideologically pure and without its problems. your quest to consume the most unproblematic material will be, in the end, fruitless. your enjoyment of anything will be sapped away, leaving you a husk starved for media.

 it is okay to enjoy things that have problems to them, so long as you do it critically and with an open mind, and take care to consider others.

*leaves the way i came*

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don’t ever feel bad for asking me to tag a trigger

i do not care what the trigger is

i will tag it for you

you have legitimate reasons to be triggered by it

and i am not one to question those reasons

so just send me an ask

anonymous if you’re scared

and i will tag it all the time in future

your wellbeing is worth twenty extra seconds of my time at least

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me: i just got off break AP student: break? 🤓 the only breaks i get 📖📄 are between paragraphs 📝👓☑ i never rest 🙋☕💀 just grind 💯📈📚for those fives 🖊🎓