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in the past, i had to prepare for several exams by self-studying for long hours at home, so over the years i’ve learned the best ways to adapt to this situation, which i now present in this little infographic. i hope it can ease some of the pressure! 💜

studygram

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Friday | 20.03.06

Oh, how I’ve missed the reading room (seriously). Without a doubt, one of my favorite spaces on campus, especially with the east facing windows that let in the early morning sun. If I need to feel super productive, this is where I go.

(Also, can we appreciate how the bathroom of all places has this great view of the quad??)

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외국어를 배울때 원어민한테서 수정을 받는것이 얼마나 중요한지 충분히 강조할 수가 없어요. 저는 이제 한국말을 배운지 10년정도 됐지만 아직도 서툴고 외국인다운 실수를 많아 하는 편이죠. 어휘를 얼마나 많이 알든, 문법이 얼마나 좋든, 아직도 어색한 부분이 많아요. 이럴 때는 나를 도와주고 내가 쓴 글을 수정해줄 친구가 있는건 너무 소중하고 중요해요.

I can’t overestimate how important it is to get corrections from native speakers when you’re writing in your target language. Even though I’ve been learning Korean since 2009 and feel comfortable communicating, my writing is often still unnatural. You might have perfect grammar and a good knowledge of vocabulary but your sentences just don’t “sound right”. That’s okay! Learning from native speakers is an excellent way to improve and see what kind of mistakes you regularly make. I’m really happy to have a friend who I meet with often to take a look at my essays. I’m helping them with English, in turn. It’s difficult to find a native speaker who is willing to take time to fix your work, and it’s important to build trust with them first. I met my friend on a language exchange app, so from the start it was mutual that we would help each other improve our respective languages. That being said, make sure you aren’t using someone - build a solid friendship first! And finally, be sure to take careful note of where your mistakes are so you can improve going forward. No use in getting your work corrected if you aren’t learning from it. Onwards and upwards!

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Monday | 20.03.02

How is it already Monday?!

Last week flew by, but I took some time over the weekend to go on a walk in between studying for Korean and working on my thesis. Nature bathing always helps to clear my mind and keep me grounded when things get busy! While spring isn’t quite here yet, I can feel that it’s on the way. Looking forward to picnics in the park (with some light studying, maybe) . . .

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Friday | 20.02.21

A sunny moment from this past Friday morning when I was setting up my weekly spread and drinking a cup of sencha.

Bonus plants because they just looked so happy! It was cloudy/rainy all last week, but the sun finally came out on Friday and Saturday. Love the rain, but sometimes you just need to see the sun!

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my studyblr/langblr/personal blog introduction!

Hello!! My name is Connor, and welcome to my studyblr/langblr/personal blog!! I’m a longtime lurker of the studyblr/langblr community, and I (finally) decided to start my own blog to stay motivated and record my journey as I transition to a new stage in my life!

About Me:

Pronouns: he/him/his :)

I’m a college senior (!!!) soon to be graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a double major in East Asian Studies

I’m doing an honors thesis *cries*

I’m pre-med (shhhhh, I know, I know), but I’m taking a couple gap years (ask me about it!) 

I’ve been studying Korean for four years, and I’ve studied abroad in South Korea

I’m also learning Japanese and getting back into my French from high school

I bullet journal semi-regularly (I will be better about this!!)

I’m an INFJ, plant parent, coffee and tea addict, and the dad of all my friend groups

Interests:

classical literature (get the reference? hehe) 

language learning

houseplants

baking

yoga

calligraphy

volunteering

painting

obscure YouTube channels 

coffee & tea

music (from pure pop all the way to Japanese R&B, I don’t even know) 

What to expect from this blog? 

In terms of content, this blog will be a mix of a studyblr/langblr and a personal blog. I plan on sharing both my own experiences as a life-long learner as well as the big and small moments in my life that bring me joy. :) Expect content related to (almost) anything listed above!!

Overall, I just want to create a mindful, intentional, and compassionate space where I can encourage myself and others to seek knowledge while prioritizing well-being! 

A few of my favorites:

While I am just starting out, I do have a few blogs that have inspired me!

@rinkodesu // @stillstudies // @studykorean101 // @studyign // @sleepy-minimalist // @scandireader // @idiotacademia // @anglostudy // @koreanstudytips // @thomastudies // @studydiaryofamedstudent 

I am also looking for new blogs to follow, so please give a like or reblog if you post content related to anything above! Also feel free to ask me anything about my journey to now and where I plan on going!

Aaaaaand enough procrastinating, back to my thesis skflsdkfjlsskdflj