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HSC Days to go: 336

I’ve decided that i would really like to get on top of this blog as it will both motivate me to study and also encourage me to keep a log of my HSC journey

Study: 

Today my boyfriend and I watched episodes of The Handmaid’s Tale (my related text for texts and human experiences) 

 I finished (to the best of my ability)  my physics homework 

Life: 

My school had their formal today so I went and got pics

Trying really hard to work out a routine to get on top of my work and also balance study and social life

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good luck to all my beautiful friends and followers doing paper one of the 2018 HSC today

i believe in you all, if you need any moral support or a rant- send me a message. I’m so proud of you, you’re almost there!

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the graduating class of 2019- it’s time for us now 

I can no longer say that I’m a year 11 student. It’s my final year of schooling, this time in exactly one year- I will be prepping for my HSC exams, ready for the final chapter of my schooling. 

For someone who has been counting down the days, it’s pretty crazy knowing that I’m now the senior. We’re now the graduating cohort of 2019. It’s our senior year. 

Let’s all make this year the best year. Let’s all create memories, moments with out cohorts that we won’t forget after we go our separate ways. 

I’ll be tracking #HSC Studyblr Network and #HStee (as in HSC ahaha). I’m going to document my year on here, the good, the bad- and everything in between. 

Let’s do this- class of 2019

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relocated the windowsill bookshelf and got about 200% more natural light for my desk 🌻

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hey everyone, I am finally back (with a really terrible picture to start us off) 

This year has been hectic and I feel like I lost so much of myself and of this community because of it, but I’m feeling so much better and I am back!

Prelim exams are this week and next week and it’s pretty crazy

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days left of high school; 91

the day’s aims;

20 resource annotations for society essay

get feedback/apply feedback for society essay

sort out paperwork for exams with deputy

do some writing

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another lil cute tag thing

Thank you so much for tagging me @pumpkinstudylatte

rules: answer these 15 questions and then tag 10 more ppl to answer them!

tagging some cool kiddos! @astudyblrcalledeye @cacti-studi @gottasleepgottastudy @ellastudiesblog  @combeestudies @jrstudys @hadestudy @dana-studies @disneygirlstudies @kaylareads

1. What is your degree/favourite subject?

Currently my favourite subjects are physics and english

2. Where are you from?

Australia :) 

3. What motivates you to study?

I study because I want to prove to myself that I can do this, and to prove to all the people who have doubted me, that I am worthy of what I achieve. I study because I know I can do anything I put my mind to 

4. What do you love about yourself?

I love that I am uniquely me, I have my style and my way of doing things- but that is completely okay 

5. What time do you do your best studying?

About half an hour after school finishes (about 3pm) until about 7pm!

6. What is your favourite tv show?

My favourite show is Big Bang Theory, it’s actually what motivated me to study science!

7. Best self care tip for exam season?

Mental health is a priority, if you are feeling overwhelmed- take a break. Do something you like and then come back to the work. Don’t burn out for the sake of one exam

8. Do you listen to music when you study?

Instrumental music and soundtracks, so yep!

9. What is your favourite book?

The Perks of Being a Wallflower or the Great Gatsby 

10. Where do you do your best studying?

Usually at my desk, or at a coffee shop or library- pretty much anywhere but my bed

11. What do you get complimented on often?

generally, my singing or my work ethic

12. Where would you like to live in the future?

maybe just where I am at the moment 

13. How long have you been active on your studyblr?

since January this year 

14. Favourite way to spend study breaks?

look, I don’t really have a favourite way to spend them as most the time I just cry during them 

15. What is your favourite study snack?

avocado on toast or with some carrots or crackers!

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How to start studying: a small, basic guide with some ways to start and stay on track with tips I’ve found online or things I do myself. It’s kinda long and there might be a lot of fluff but remember the bolded headings and you should be good!

Organise.

Before you begin, before you find a place and sit down and open your pencil case, plan what you are going to do and when you are going to do it. Create a study schedule or find one online, create a schedule in your calendar or bullet journal or whatever you use to organise your life, stick it on your wall or desk whatever just have a plan. Make the time to either organise your life around this schedule or organise this schedule around your life. It will help either by keeping you on track or as a reminder to actually get some work done.

Find a good working space.

This is something I try to do, most of the time I study on my desk or the dining table if I need more room. Studying in a decorated area (lights? cool pictures?) is motivating but not always gonna work so find a place you are most comfortable and productive in.

Gather your supplies.

Having everything in front of you is good! Organisation is important. Or, go the other way and have only the basics with you: a pen, textbook and notebook. Less is more and you can always add extras later.

Food.

Your supplies don’t always mean stationery, make a cup of tea or bring small snacks such as nuts or fruit, or doesn’t always need to be healthy bring some chocolate or jellybeans, whatever works.

Phone.

The phone … so distracting … with this there are multiple ways to make it work for you. If you have the discipline to have your phone next to you and not even look at it, congrats! I am shook! If you look at your phone even though you know there are no notifications … same. I use forest - the cute app that kills the tree you are growing if you leave the app. So you can check the time, but not your notifications. Any pomodoro timer works, even the basic clock app can help to keep reminding you.

Timing.

Not always important, but if you can’t focus for long sessions (heeeeyy) breaking study times down into smaller sessions really work - I don’t use the base of 25 work 5 break, it’s more like 15 work 5 break because that’s what’s working for me right now (honestly my attention span is so small). Use any timing app (forest, built in clock) or a watch (stopwatch?) to keep track of time and as a reminder (or motivation) of how long you’ve been working.

Remind yourself of what you want to achieve.

Either a long term goal (graduating) or short term (getting that one damn maths question done) your goals serve as reminders and motivation to help you. Don’t ever (or try your best to) work forwards without a goal - small or big. Learning is like walking around in a forest finding so many new things, but eventually you’re gonna want to leave that forest, explore different areas like the beach, but to leave the forest your goal is to learn enough about it to leave and move on (is this making sense? I hope it makes sense).

Discipline.

This isn’t something I have … But I’m working on it! When motivation fails you (and it will - trust me and yourself, it will) discipline will get you through. Forcing yourself to study, even just five minutes of reading or one maths question, will bring you so much closer to developing strong discipline and reaching your goal.

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20 Questions Tag

Thanks so much @study-hoe-study for the tag! I love these things!

Rules: answer 20 questions so your followers can get to know you better and tag 20 followers you would like to know better.

Name: Tee (I don’t put my real name on here, just my nickname!)

Nickname(s): ^^

Zodiac sign: Leo!

Height: 168 (i think!) 5′5

Languages spoken: English and I know bits of French

Nationality: Australian 

Favourite fruit: Ohmygod i have too many, I don’t think there’s a fruit I don’t like

Favourite season: Winter because cute clothes, hot drinks and cozy blankets

Favourite scent: Cherry blossom

Favourite colour: I don’t really have a favourite colour, most my colours are very neutral 

Favourite animal: I’m not actually sure, I love all animals! 

Favourite fictional character: Sam or Patrick from Perks of being a wallflower

Coffee, tea or hot chocolate: Coffee for the caffeine, tea because it’s cozy and I drink far too much of it and then hot chocolate for dessert!

Number of blankets you sleep with: Doona and two more blankets 

When was your blog created: November (i think) 2017 

Tagging: (tagging a few from my notifications and some of my favs)

@trainstationery 

@studyred 

@astudyblrcalledeye

@studyblr-honey 

@pumpkinstudylatte

@museumofbooks

@dianiisproductive

@mysidestudyblr

@mauve-studies

@studyspiration-coffee

@chocolateandlanguages

@ellastudiesblog

@jeanette-studies

@gottasleepgottastudy

@millystudies

@cacti-studi

@trucy-wright-studies

@lets-study-bitch

@dusknotes

@hannybstudies

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trying to fix my abysmal marks, from maths to english. i completely screwed up my last set of exams and i’m averaging in the high 50s for maths and low 70s for english uhhhhh im so stupid.

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Last week’s spread🌸

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November 25, 2017

My notes from yesterday! I studied hard and got 45/50 from our quiz! My yellow highlighter is very annoying, haha.

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Little steps every day add up.

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hello!! i’m new to studyblrs and i find them so inspiring and motivating. i’m so glad i stumbled across them and found them interesting enough to make my own! i’d also love to join the year 11 studyblr network (i’m from brisbane in year 11) if i can haha. much love xx

Hey there! I’m so sorry I didn’t respond to this ask earlier, I’ve been having a break from tumblr! I’ll add you to the link on my blog now!!!

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11 question tag

Thanks @astudyblrcalledeye for the tag!

Rules

answer these 11 questions

create 11 of your own

tag 11 people      

1. Do you have any pets? Or is there a pet you would like to get?

I have a dog who I absolutely adore!

2. Is there something you would really like to study that you haven’t yet? If so what?

Hmmm this is a really interesting question! I’m not sure!

3. Your favourite movie?!

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

4. Who is the person that inspires you most?

Probably Emma Watson or Jane Goodall 

5. Whats the first thing you do when you wake up in the morning?

Sadly, I reach for my phone

6. Do you have any siblings?

Yep! One brother 

7. Whats your favourite album?

oh goodness i have so many! I absolutely love The Wall by Pink Floyd, but it just depends on what mood I’m in!

8. Where is your favourite place to study? Home? Your bedroom? Your study? School? University? A local cafe? :)

I love studying in my bedroom, and also at my local coffee shop

9. What is your favourite item of stationery???

Notebooks! I have soooooo many

10. Are you a jacket, jumper, hoodie or coat person?

It depends, I love hoodies, but also jackets too!

11. Is there somewhere in the world you would like to have the chance to live? Where? :)

London or New York definitely!

Okay my questions are: 

1. What was the best part of your day today?

2. What’s one piece of advice to yourself a year ago?

3. What are you listening to right now? (either a song or nature etc)

4. If you could be a celebrity, who would you be?

5. Why did you join studyblr?

6. What is your favourite thing about yourself?

7. Describe your favourite colour without saying the name!

8. What is your favourite subject?

9. What’s your favourite lyric right now?

10. What’s your favourite season?

Now for 11 people!

@cacti-studi @millystudies @raaven-nerd @hufflepuffsstudies @half-studying @intellectys @prideandphysics @alistudys @dusknotes @ravenclawstatus @combeestudies

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little tag thingy!

Tagged by: @mycatsarebabes thank you so much for the tag!

Rules: answer the questions in a new post and tag ten blogs you would like to get to know better

a-age: 16 (almost 17 though!)

b-birthplace: Australia

c-current time: 8:34am

d-drink you had last: lemon and orange infused water 

e-easiest person to talk to: my boyfriend will!

f-favorite song: I have far too many!!! At the moment, probably Everything Now by Arcade Fire

g-grossest memory: hmm, I’m not too sure!

h-horror yes or horror no: I like classic horror films, but that’s about all

i-in love: I think I’m falling in love 

j-jealous of people: not really, with some things yeah!

l-love at first sight or should I walk by again: walk by again, I believe in attraction at first sight but love develops 

m-middle name: Don’t have one!

n-number of siblings: 1

o-one wish: Happiness for all those in my life

p-person you called last: i think my dad

q-question you are always asked: Why are you vegan?

r-reason to smile: it’s a beautiful sunny day and you’re listening to your favourite music

s-song you sang last: I’m always singing, so who knows!

t-time you woke up: 6:57am (sleep in wooo)

u-underwear color- black

v-vacation destination: london or new york!

w-worst habit: biting my nails and stressing over stupid little things

x-rays: once when i was younger!

y-your favorite food: probably sweet potato 10/10

z-zodiac sign: Leo

I’m tagging: @ellastudiesblog @cacti-studi @gottasleepgottastudy @astudyblrcalledeye @combeestudies @chocolateandlanguages @trucy-wright-studies @jeanette-studies @lilysplantaddiction @theastudiess

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i’m back!

hey there everyone, I’m so so sorry that i haven’t been active on here for a long time- there’s been lots going on and I just logged out and took a break. 

So a bit of a catch up! 

I’m currently two days away from finishing my 2nd term of Year 11 (i’m a student in Australia if you’re new!). I’m pretty happy with my progress, particularly in physics (i’m topping the year oh my god!!!!!!), but I do want to get back and motivated with my work as I have been lacking a bit. 

Once again, i’m so sorry that I haven’t been active on here, I’m currently going through about 4 months of notifications and I’m going to try and get through everything I’ve missed!