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things i learned during my first year of college

I’ve been home for two weeks now, and I’ve been thinking a lot about my first year of college and everything I’ve learned. I’ve definitely changed and grown into a better person in the last 9 months so here are some reflections on the most important things I’ve taken away from the experience. 

It’s okay to be lonely (sometimes) because everyone is. This is the hardest thing to come to grips with, and I don’t think anyone at any stage of their life really understands it.  It’s especially heightened in college, when it seems like everyone else is hanging out their their friends all the time while you’re sitting alone in your room or eating dinner alone. It wasn’t until I was talking to some of my first-year friends near the end of the year that I realized everyone feels these moments of isolation, no matter how many friends they seem to have with them all the time. It’s normal. But, if you’re feeling lonely or isolated from the community often or it’s in any way detrimental to your mental health, reach out to a friend or mental health professional.

Lower your standards or it won’t be manageable otherwise. I was in group therapy this year, in a group geared toward getting things done (helpful as a chronic procrastinator with ADHD). And while discussing me not finishing Spanish readings, someone in the group gently reminded me that I wasn’t in high school anymore. I was still getting good grades and participating in class; who cares if I didn’t read every page or used English aids to help me get through. Now this might be different for others–maybe you don’t copy out your notes until they’re pristine anymore, or don’t work every problem til it matches the answer key. But college is different than high school. Depending on your future plans, getting straight As may matter less, and it’s definitely more difficult. You have to recognize that and adjust your study habits accordingly or you’ll be stressed constantly and not enjoying your new experience.

Please, don’t buy your textbooks before the first day of class. You’ve heard it before, but it’s a real issue. I know you’re excited, but save your money and sanity. Wait and head to the library for any pressing needs in week 1. 

Find a professor you can talk to. aka go to office hours. My Literature Humanities professor has been an absolute gift; we’ve had amazing conversations about literature, politics, and life in general. She’s helped me through hard moments (like an issue with affording textbooks) and given me amazing advice. Having someone like this in my life has been indispensable. And guess what? I only connected with her after going to office hours. (An older friend can serve the same mentor role, but still go to office hours anyway. They’re more useful than you think, and you’ll need letters of rec some day)

Say yes to new experiences. Don’t do anything that will put you in danger or that makes you incredibly uncomfortable. But that club that seems cool and totally different than what you did in high school? Go to a meeting or fill out an application. Your friends are going to a party/concert/museum/something? Tag along and see what’s up. I joined our school’s blog, and ran for band board on impulse and it’s been some of the best and most formative experiences I’ve had so far.

Have some kind of reliable income. I didn’t have a job my first semester and it made my year so much harder than it needed to be. From buying spring textbooks to being able to do fun things with my friends in the city, I was so hindered in every way. Whether it’s a job or an allowance from family, having a small, steady stream of money makes life so much less stressful in the long run.

Make friends in class. I’m so bad at this, and next year I’m going to work on taking my own advice more. Having someone to do your homework with or get notes from when you miss class is so important. You’re going to miss (or skip) occasionally; that’s when you need it. They also make class(especially a bad class) more enjoyable!

Your friendships are going to take work and time. Unless you’re going to school with a dozen of your closest friends, you’re essentially starting from scratch with your relationships. Don’t try to push things too hard; it’s okay if you only have surface-level friendships with everyone after a few months. You have to be willing to be the one to make plans, open yourself up, and dedicate time to these new friendships (or romantic relationships). Reaching out can be hard and, it’ll take trial and error, but you’ll find what works best for you in this new environment and, hopefully, a great group of friends as well.

You will fail. It might not be a test or a class, but it’s going to come up eventually. I got rejected from every club I applied or auditioned for and it made my first month at Columbia hurt a lot. My summer internship search was a disaster and it was all my fault. You’ve got to pick yourself up after and make the best. It’ll teach you more than success ever did; for me, it was incredibly humbling and showed me where I need to work. Push past the “I’ll never do well again” toward the “Well, that was shitty. What do I do about it so I can make it better or it doesn’t happen again?”

Advocate for resources/what you need (your adviser should help). Colleges have so many resources: from free counselling to study abroad fellowships to lending libraries for low-income students. It’s all there for you. But you’re going to be the one who has to navigate these often confusing straits. Talk to older students and your adviser, who should have knowledge of all of these resources or be willing to help you look. If they’re not helpful or supportive (not just in looking for resources), it might be time to think about getting another adviser. 

Ask for help. Whether it’s seeing a counselor to help your mental health, getting advice from a friend, or asking a professor for a much-needed extension, don’t be afraid to speak up. These people are here to help you, and most want to see you succeed. And if you get a hard-ass professor or a bad counselor, don’t let that be a deterrent to asking for a different counselor or an extension in a different class.

Talk to your roommate. Maybe you don’t want your roommate walking in on a heavy make-out with your significant other or you can’t sleep with the lights on. Know that whatever dumb rooommate agreement you sign at the beginning of the year probably won’t hold, and adjust accordingly. The important thing to remember is that the conversation is always ongoing and you have to speak up if something is bothering you.

 It’s okay to change your mind. I came into school a political science and Hispanic studies double major and I was determined to stick to my path. But one day, at a group therapy session, I was complaining about my frustration at being unable to finish my Spanish readings for seemingly no reason and an upperclassman basically asked “Have you ever thought that you don’t want to do it because this isn’t right for you?” He basically changed my life in that moment and I realized that my plans can and should change. If I’m spending thousands at this institution, I should be loving what I study instead of trying to maximize my potential to sell out to finance or corporate law. As a first year, you have so much time. Don’t be afraid to admit that what you thought was your best plan when you were 6 or 12 or 17 isn’t working for you now and go for something that’s more rewarding for you.

I could keep going, but this is long enough. If you want to hear any more about my first year thoughts, experiences, advice, don’t be afraid to ask!

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goals and reminders

- read at least a book a month - list 5 things that make you happy every day - create playlists for every mood - learn a new language through consistent practice every day - research new topics that interest you, how about coding, music, or graphic design? - compliment people frequently!! - don’t be afraid to introduce yourself to someone new, it can be online as well - try to notice the sky and the air and the flowers, pay attention to your surroundings - collect quotes that motivate you - and above all: stay hydrated!!

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how to not leave assignments to the last minute? i have one assignment due in another week and a half but one due this week and i can’t get myself to work on the one that’s due first because i’ve already started the later one. helpppp

Hey! My best tips would be:

set a fake due date - obviously, this isn’t really going to trick your brain completely but if you were to be planning and put the due date 2 or 3 days earlier then you have a chance to remind yourself sooner rather than later. Perhaps this would trick you into thinking its the last day and then you’re going to be ahead. Sometimes I’m totally on top of due dates but other times I totally forget and need to have them written down - and if they are before the real day, then I’ll be more likely to plan to fit them in. It is also a good buffer that if you do forget or it runs on, you’re not going to be stressing.

add reminders to your phone/planner - similar to the above, but adding ‘start assignment 4 today’, ‘write introduction for history today’, etc should prompt you to do something. I have definitely only put in due dates and then forgotten until I’ve gone to that week and been hit with a glaring sign that I’ve an idiot for forgetting.

draft from the start - the moment you’re given the task, start making notes on it. Sometimes you’re studying that topic currently or will be soon. If you’re doing it now, make some notes. Throw down all your ideas somewhere. If you’re studying it later, familiarise yourself so you can pick up potential points. Having a plan (even if it is super brief) makes it easier when you come back to look at it. 

schedule in periods for working - sometimes I do assignments in one hit, other times I’ll do it over a period of a week/few days/etc. To avoid leaving it till last minute, I find spending maybe 30 minutes - an hour making a start a few days early so helpful. I’m then not pressuring myself to sit there till its finished. I can do a little until I’m content and walk away. It makes the whole process less daunting. This free printable might help :-)

learn to prioritise - I get it is so tempted to do something else from what you intended but you gotta discipline yourself!! In my study planner printable pack there is a priority breakdown which can really help clarify the order you should be doing things. Sometimes just writing it out can help keep that commitment to yourself. 

But really, in my opinion, the key thing is spacing it out over a few days. You can do 10 minutes, 40 minutes or an hour. Whatever you choose. It really doesn’t have to be a big ask. Do your planning on the bus, during your lunch break, etc. By breaking it up over the days before you’ll be less stressed and more motivated. Changes to your study habits take practice so don’t get despondent if it doesn’t work well the first, second or third time. Just keep going xx

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how to feel beautiful:

- nourish yourself with water, fruits and other nutritious food

- look up when walking, not down at the ground

- try to exercise or take a walk outside if it’s sunny

- be organized: have a planner so you feel more relaxed

- be extra kind to everyone, they might remember it forever, or on days where they’re wondering what there is to live for

- take care or help something, get a potted plant if you’re lonely

- smile at people more, if you send out good vibes you will get them back

- ignore negativity; remember the brightest parts of each day and write them down

- dont punish yourself by hurting your body or being apathetic towards it; this includes eating or sleeping not enough/too much, not showering or taking care of hygiene

- get out of bed in the morning, even if you don’t feel like it, open the curtains and stretch

- use perfume or sweet smelling creams or shower gels, spoil yourself with bath bombs

- look at the mirror and notice your cute features; why live a life hating your looks

- aim to be healthy, that’s the most important thing

- have a relaxing and nice morning and evening routine for your skin and mind

- treat yourself with care and love, because you deserve it

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National Team Posters | Germany

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Hi emma. So sorry if this was asked before but can you give me a list of apps for phone that can be useful in my studies?? Thank you so much and sorry to bother you.

Hey! This is an updated version of my old post on apps - I’ll probably upload this as a new post though. I’ll * my few faves.

Organisation

Wunderlist

Planner Pro

24me

Remember The Milk

Google Calendar

Pocket Schedule - Class Schedule, Homework Planner

AwesomeNote2 - All in One Organiser

AnyList

The Homework App

My Study Life

Calendars by Readdle - Event and Task Manager

Class Timetable

Countdown+

Due - Reminders, Countdown Timers

Do! - The Best of Simple To Do Lists

Workflow: Powerful Automation Made Simple

Glass Planner

Day One Journal

iStudiez Pro

Awesome Note 2

My Homework Student Planner

Taskade*

Konmari

Productivity

RescueTime

Streaks

Forest *

ToDoIst

Tide - Stay focused, be peaceful *

Focus Keeper

Habitica

TimePage

Productive habits and daily goal tracker

HabitBull 

BrainFocus

Toggle Time Tracker

Tick: Time manager

Flipd - Keep focused

Self Control

Jot - Notes Widget

Swipes - To Do List

ClearFocus: Productivity Timer

Noisli

Binaural beats

Lanes

Life Cycle Time Tracker *

Note taking

Microsoft OneNote *

Evernote

Notability

Byword

Flashcards+

Goodnotes *

Outline

Boximize - Structured notetaking, personal database, form builder, manager and organiser

INKredible

RefME - Referencing Made Easy

Bear

InkFlow Visual Notebook

Studying

Quizlet

Flashcards+

Duolingo

Khan Academy

Xmind

Writer

Studyblue

Coffitivity

Prezi

MindMeister

Hemingway Editor

StudyStack

Crashcourse

Shmoop

Beelinguapp

Coggle mindmaps

Mindly

AnkiApp

Sleeping

Sleep Cycle Alarm Clock *

Sleep Genius

Rain Rain

Pillow: The sleep cycle alarm clock for sleep tracking

Sleepytime Sleep Scheduler

Mental health, self care and safety

Headspace

Stop, Breathe & Think: Meditation and Mindfulness

Pacifica - Anxiety, Stress, & Depression relief

Centered

Buddhify

Pause - Relexation techniques

Calm: Meditation techniques for stress reduction

Moodnotes - Thought Journal/Mood Diary

Colorfy

Mind the Bump Mediation

7 Cups Anxiety, Stress & Depression Chat & Therapy

Companion *

Smiling Mind

Bsafe

Sleepfulness

Circle of 6 

Health and fitness

Sweat with Kayla - Fitness & Bikini Body Workouts

Yoga Work Out

Freeletics

7-minutes workout

Waterlogged - Drink More Water, Daily Water Intake Tracker and Hydration Reminders

Sworkit

Medisafe pill reminder

Plant Nanny Water Reminder

Mealboard

Finance

UNiDAYS *

Pocketbook Personal Finance Expense Tracker

Splitwise - Split bills and expenses the easy way

Pocket Expense - Personal Finance Assistant

Daily Budget Original Pro - Saving Is Fun!

Fudget: Budget planner and personal finance tracker

MoneyBrilliant - Personal Finance

PocketGuard

Mint

The Coupons App

Groupon

Ebates

Hope this helps! x

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10 small tips to improve your productivity

Who can resist reading another little post full of tips to help you get more work done? Here is a few things that I find useful when trying to get myself motivated.

Clear desk, clear mind - I like to organise things before I start working. If things are messy, I get a little preoccupied and procrastinate even more. My suggestion is clear your desk, sort everything you’ll need to study and get on!

The two minute rule - If a task that needs to be done takes less than two minutes, just do it. My dad has often suggested that this is a great way to sort out your priorities and so far it has worked for me. Things like check my emails, cross off events from my planner, file something away don’t take long but get you in the mood for productivity. As they say “object in motion, stay in motion”.

Break your time up - Schedule your study time and any breaks you need to take. This helps structure your day and acts as a motivation to get things done. Especially if you can reward yourself at the end!

Leave your phone alone - Like most people I use my phone constantly but when I’m trying to work, it is best to leave it alone. Out of sight, out of mind. Try leaving it on silent and behind you so you aren’t tempted to pick it up after every beep. Use your break times to check it.

Find your top three to five priorities - Seeing a long list of things to do is usually, for some people, kind of counterproductive. Figure out the main things that need to be done and work on those. If you’re able to complete those main things, you’ll feel like you’ve accomplished the days necessities and may even want to complete some more.

Try using a mindmap instead of a to do list - Apparently using a mindmap layout instead of a traditional list can help boost productivity. It is a little more funky way to see all your outstanding tasks and might not look as overwhelming as a super long list.

Wear headphones - You don’t have to always listen to things but it can help block out any noise that can distract you. If you’re someone that likes some music, try songs with little or no words. This is a great playlist by Spotify.

Don’t multitask - As much as you think you can do it, trying to multitask usually ends up in a confused mess and takes twice the time. Stick to one task at a time. If you think of something you need to do, write it down and do it later.

Change things up - Doing the same things in the same place can get boring. Make the effort every now and then to change where you’re studying or how you’re studying. This can include moving your studying from the desk to the kitchen table for a change of scenery, or making flash cards instead of annotating your notes. Studying with a family member or friends is a fun way to get some work done!

Be positive - Most people have times when they just don’t want to study or anything, it is natural. However it is not worth sitting staring at your books in an unmotivated mood just waiting to feel inspired. If you’re not feeling it, do something else for a while. Come back to it a bit later and have another go. Usually walking away and coming back is all you need to feel more productive.

I hope these few tips are useful! These are the kind of things that work for me, so give them a shot and let me know if they help. Best of luck with your studies x

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2018 Digital Bullet Journal Planner

I decided to make a digital planner that combines traditional methods of planning with bullet journaling! This planner gives you the opportunity to use pre-made templates or completely design your own :-) This paper is sized A4 which means it could be printed if you didn’t want to use it digitally! It also includes 4 packs of digital stickers: icons, weekdays, months and 1-31/years. Pages are hyperlinked for easy navigation! It can be used on any PDF application/editor such as GoodNotes, Notability, etc.

Download link here! :-)

If you did consider buying this or any other item in my Etsy shop, please use ‘student10′ at the checkout for 10% off! Also, if you wanted a custom page, notebook, or planner, feel free to message and we can discuss it! Happy planning! xxx

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ft my desk space, bujo, and school library ig: kairojo and __sam8__

-photos on wall: creds to @gudetama-studies , @ha-roro , @/huntinglouise , @/freshideen , and @cuddlesuga

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Day 63 of 100: May 21, 2018

Math finals are coming up on June 5th and I’m studying really hard for it. I’m watching the year fly by. It seems like just yesterday when we were going over the syllabus, then learning about functions, then quadratics, then polynomials, then rationals, then logarithms, then trigonometry…

I turned in my vectors exam and we start the polar equations unit tomorrow. As I was reading the chapter in the textbook to get a head start, I realized that I’ve never really looked forward to math until this year.

“tell me where we go from here” / Skylines and Turnstiles / My Chemical Romance

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note to self

•add a sprinkle of cinnamon to your coffee. it will change your life.

•always be kind to your waiter/waitress & the person behind the cash register. treat them with respect.

•take pictures of the things that make you happy, not for instagram, but for yourself.

•stop sleeping with your makeup on. you deserve better than that.

•don’t let yourself be consumed by the idea of perfection

•don’t let social media cause you stress. no one is paying more attention to your posts than you

•let people know when you’re missing them

•don’t be afraid to cut or dye your hair. life changes and things move on. just go for it.

•listen to music, podcasts or audiobooks while you clean. you can find many for free on youtube.

•don’t let anyone make fun of you for taking photos of your coffee or the sunset

•change your sheets more often

•use coconut oil as an eye makeup remover, it’s seriously a game changer

•make playlists for different moods, different people and for yourself

•remind yourself that you don’t have to be travelling & having adventures to give your life meaning

•ask yourself why you’re posting something. if it’s for anyone other than you, forget it.

•don’t be embarrassed to journal. put your thoughts to paper and clear your mind

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12 things I learnt during 12 years of school:

1. Do, what you want to do, even if you are afraid that you’ll fail to do it. Or if you are afraid of what other people might say. Believe me, nothing will matter after some time except the fact that despite all obstacles, with shaking voice and sweating palms you’ve done the thing.

2. Learn to like your own company. Don’t be with people just for sake of being with people or for not looking like a loser. Learn do be comfortable with yourself and you’ll never going to feel alone.

3. Buy a water bottle. Whenever you sit down, always take it out, even if you don’t feel thirsty. You’ll drink more water, when you’ll constantly see the bottle in front of your eyes. Nothing give you as much energy as being hydrated.

4. Always carry with yourself: a water bottle, some wet wipes, a mini first aid kit (containing some medical plasters, cotton buds, medicine, etc.), some makeup (if you use it), USB flash drive (or a memory card), earphones, a phone, a phone charger, a wallet.

5. FAIL, FAIL and FAIL once more. Especially, if you’re in earlier years, when grades don’t matter that much. Want it or not, sometime in your life you are going to fail and if you haven’t failed before you won’t realise that failure is not such a bad thing and that you can (and will) recover from it.

6. Do things anyway. Feel anxious? Think that you are not capable of doing something? Do it anyway. Because unknown always seems a lot more dangerous and scary than it really is. Believe me on this one. You will realise how much chances you’ve lost because of your fear when it’ll be too late to change something. Nothing is as scary as it seems.

7. Try as much new and different things as possible. Enroll into the guitar or the piano lessons. Learn a new language. Learn to code. Go to art classes. Learn to use Photoshop or another program. Try as much online courses as possible… You can always quit things, if you don’t like them, anyway.

8. Don’t do things that you really really do not like. Even if they might be beneficial to yourself in the future. For instance, if you hate some language, don’t study it. Even if knowing that language will help you to find a job easier in the future. Same goes for most school subjects. One way or another you’ll figure things out. Life is too short to waste it on doing thing you don’t like.

9. Explore the world. Travel. Can’t travel? Watch documentaries about different parts of Earth. Find a penpal from another country or just start a chat with someone on tumblr. This way, you’ll learn so much more than it is taught in schools.

10. School can be and is hard. A lot of times it can make you forget things that truly matter to you in order to fit in. For this, buy a small notebook and in it write all your goals, beliefs, things you want to achieve, etc. Take it everywhere with yourself. Read it every time you’re in doubt or unsure of yourself…  

11. Try to make friends with everyone, despite their “social status”. But don’t put up with toxic people. Don’t please others, even if that means standing alone. All the time try to be yourself.

12. Dream big, think hard, engage deeply. Reach beyond your limits. Read philosophy, learn astronomy, quantum physics. Look at the stars every night. Ask yourself hard questions: what’s the meaning of life, why we’re here, are we alone in the universe, etc?.. Even if you won’t get answers. What matters the most, is the questions you ask. Don’t just try to get through this time of your life. Take everything you can. It may be like hell, but remember it’s a ladder to a better future, too. And you deserve all the best. So, stay strong. Grow big. Be yourself. Experience everything.

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The Art of the Study Group

When I was in college, I never understood study groups. Was everyone just spouting answers at each other and praying that there’d be some form of retention? I wasn’t the only one who didn’t understand the validity of these groups because study groups were mostly social periods, no learning was actually being conducted. So here are 3 ways to study group.

1. Choose three to six people to be in the group. Any more members could make scheduling difficult and some people could get left out.

Don’t just choose your friends because then it’ll become a social, gossip hour. Choose people based on their strengths like if someone did exceptionally well on the last exam/quiz, they’ll be useful because they understand the material. You want students who are as serious about doing well as you are. Find people who participate in class, take good notes, and have a firm grasp of the material. Also, be consistent with your meetings. Choose the same time and place to increase the likelihood that everyone can attend. Treat the group like you would a class and find a space where all of you can spread out and interact without distraction. I’m a big fan of routines and schedules, so find a time and place that works for you and write out the schedule. This mentally prepares you to study and prepare in between these sessions and to keep up with the schedule.

2. Make a plan and stick to it. Come up with an outline of what each meeting will cover and follow it. Stay within your time constraints.

As mentioned above, my favorite part is scheduling and planning. I’m also a very good delegator. A tip I like to use is assigning people different topics to make a study guide for. This is especially helpful if it’s a multi-chapter or cumulative exam. When you’re dealing with multiple people it is a good idea to set rules and guidelines. Make sure everyone knows the purpose of the group and agrees on what’s expected of members.

3. Google Drive is your best resource.

This is especially true when it comes to making multiple study guides. You can share and edit a document with multiple people. So say someone is having a hard time working out a specific concept, it’ll be easier to help because Google Drive also has chat. 

The point of a study group is to study. When done right, a study group is a wonderful tool for study guides, outlines, and discussions. I’m thinking about making Google Drive documents to aid in studying but reply to this post if you’re interested and what kind of documents you’d like.

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Alternatives for 25 overused words in writing

1. Interesting- note worthy; thought-provoking; fascinating; attracting; appealing; attention-grabbing; captivating; gripping; invigorating; engrossing; engaging; electrifying.  

2. Beautiful- striking; stunning; magnificent; lovely; charming; gorgeous; radiant; dazzling.

3. Good- acceptable, wonderful, exceptional; positive; brilliant; first-rate; notable; stellar; favorable; superb; marvellous; prime.

4. Bad- awful; lousy; poor; unacceptable; crummy; dreadful; rough; inferior; substandard; atrocious; appalling; dreadful; defective.

5. Look- glance; fixate; observe; stare; gaze; peer; scan; watch; study; browse; eye; glimpse; review; inspect.

6. Nice- lovely; superior; pleasant; satisfying; delightful; likeable; agreeable; correct; adequate; swell; fair; okay; approved.

7. Very- extremely; exceedingly; exceptionally; immensely; tremendously; abundantly; particularly; remarkably.

8. Fine- satisfactory; worthy; respectable; exquisite; suitable; well; imposing; decent; admirable; praise-worthy; decent.

9. Happy- cheerful; delighted; pleased; content; amused; thrilled; elated; thrilled; ecstatic; on cloud 9. 

10. Really- genuinely; truly; honestly; actually; undoubtedly; certainly; remarkably; incredibly; downright; unquestionably; extremely.

11. Sad- miserable; gloomy; devastated; down at heard; distraught; distressed; dispirited; sorrowful; downcast; feeling blue; desolate.

12. Big- massive; huge; giant; gigantic; enormous; large; colossal; immense; bulky; tremendous; hefty; sizable; extensive; great; substantial. 

13. Shocked- taken aback; lost for words; flabbergasted; staggered; outraged; astonished; astounded; stunned; speechless; appalled.

14. Small- tiny; petite; mini; miniature; microscopic; minuscule; compact; pocket-sized; cramped; puny; undersized; limited; meager; modest; minute; pint-sized. 

15. Angry- irate; enraged; touchy; cross; resentful; indignant; infuriated; wound-up; worked-up; seething; raging; heated; bitter; bad-tempered; offended; frustrated. 

16. Know- understand; comprehend; realize; learn; perceive; recognize; grasp; sense.

17. Change- alter; transform; replace; diversify; adjust; adapt; modify; remodel; vary; evolve; transfigure; redesign; refashion; advance; transition; shift; adjustment.

18. Old- aged; ancient; matured; elderly; senior; veteran; decrepit; seasoned; venerable; past one’s prime; doddering; senile.

19. Think- ponder; reflect; conceive; imagine; contemplate; consider; determine; realize; visualize; guess/assume; conclude; envision. 

20. Funny- comical; ludicrous; amusing; droll; entertaining; absurd; hilarious; silly; whimsical; hysterical; joking; witty; facetious; slapstick; side-splitting; knee-slapping.

21. Go- move; proceed; advance; progress; travel; walk; journey; depart; exit; flee; make one’s way; clear out; get underway.

22. Give- grant; donate; hand-out; present; provide; deliver; hand over; offer; award; bestow; supply with; contribute to; send; entrust.

23. Get- acquire; obtain; receive; gain; earn; gather; collect; buy; purchase; attain; score; secure; take possession of; grab.

24. Easy- effortless; simple; clear; smooth; straightforward; uncomplicated; painless; accessible; apparent; basic; plain; child’s play; facile; elementary; cinch. 

25. Fast- agile; brisk; rapid; nimble; swift; accelerated; fleeting; high-speed; active; dashing; winged; hurried; turbo. 

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PART ONE - IPHONE

part two here

So this is my first post that isn’t a stupid text post or overly bright photo of my stationary, so I hope you’ll like it! It will consist of two parts, one for the ios apps and one for google chrome extensions. Feel free to send me recommendations!

bolded = favourite, cursive = apps I use every day

Note taking and co

Pocket - very useful app to save websites, articles, posts etc and read them offline.           

Keynote, Pages, Numbers - basics if you have an apple device. I actually like keynote better than powerpoint c:

Notability - Very popular app and it really is worth its money. Great for note taking, especially in class!

Evernote - On my phone for over 4 years now. The group feature is so great and I use it for preparing posts

Werdsmith - very clean and minimalistic app for writing, I use it mainly for creative writing.

Microsoft One Note - Simple app for note taking and making online notebooks.

Languages

Leo - a great dictionary in 8 languages. If you log in you can save problem words and make vocabulary lists.

Memrise - My favourite app to learn languages for free. I’m learning Japanese with it!                                                              

Duolingo learning languages for free is always fun and duolingo is so easy to use, it’s even more fun! I use it to practice my Spanish.

Studying

Forest - Who doesn’t know and love forest yet? It’s such a cute application and I use it when I have a long study day/night ahead.

Brainscape - My to go app for flashcards. It has a giant library and it’s easy to make your own. Honestly, I’ve been using it for 3 years now and I still love it.

Mindly - A very beautiful app to make mind maps. I use it for story ideas and school work.

MindNode - also an easy way to make mind maps.

Uberchord - learn how to play the guitar for free c: 

TheSimpleClub - videos, and tutorials of all important school subjects, mainly in German, I think

Notenapp - keep track of your grades - German 

Khan Academy - like the simple club but with a broader spectrum and in English.

Tide - promodoro app with nice background sounds & inspirational quotes 

Swifty - learn how to code in a very fun and simple way! 

Flow timer - another great promodoro timer (they are everywhere). I like the minimalistic look and nice colours.

Inspiration & Motivation

Vantage - Simple but beautiful designed calendar

Calm - Helps me calm down with breathing exercises backgrounds and sounds.

Elevate - games and exercises that help to keep your mind fit 

Pacifica - an app that helps with anxiety and mental disorders with a very kind community

TED Inspiring, interesting and motivating videos on a wide variety of topics.

Others

Textgrabber & Scanner Pro -  Essentials. Scans photos and grabs texts of pdf and other documents and converts them into word/text documents.

Sleeptown - From the makers of forest a very cute app that helps you keep a healthy sleep schedule. I try to use it but I forget it often, sadly. 

Tydlig - not free but honestly the best calculator you can have on your phone! Beautiful and simple it makes math so much more fun!

Spark - organizes your emails (even from multiple accounts) and notifies you if something important comes in. Very neat design.

Moon - cute app that shows the phases of the moon depending on the date.

Plant Nanny - keep track of your water intake by watering cute plants (they have something similar for walking and keeping track of expenses!)

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