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🎒Backpacks 101🌻

Essentials for Class

Your laptop/spirals/tablet/your preferred note-taking medium. For professors that speak quickly and cover a lot of information in a short amount of time before moving on to the next slide, I always like to use my laptop. Some professors prohibit the use of laptops (even for note-taking). So, I like to use a cheap spiral for class in which I will write information/graphics with the knowledge that they don’t have to be perfect. This is just to ensure that I get the information down. When I get home I transfer all of the notes into a nicer spiral to look over later. This also works to help me retain the information! 

My all-time favorite spiral notebooks are the Exceed Five Subject Notebooks. I love these because in the front they have a world map, a punctuation chart, a metric unit conversion chart, spelling rules, a ruler, and a glossary of general reference and research sites.

Loose-leaf paper. This is especially helpful for me because many of my professors will give pop-quizzes/pop-writing assignments. Also great for when a classmate needs to borrow some paper. You can whip it out and make a friend for all semester. 

Personally, I like to use Five Star Reinforced Filler Paper by Mead.

Pencil Bag. Naturally, not having to frantically dig around your backpack for a pen/pencil/highlighter makes your day go so much smoother.

I prefer the Mead Five Star Organizer Pencil Pouch.

My pencil bag comes complete with an assortment of pens, pencils, highlighters, two flash drives, a pencil sharpener, and an entire 50 pack of Crayola Super Tips. Yes, my pencil bag fits that much. 

Laptop charger & phone charger. I recommend purchasing a powerblock as well to ensure that you don’t have to compete over the use of limited outlets. Thousands of college students across the nation fail to charge their electronics nightly, don’t get caught in the crossfires of that feeding frenzy.

Headphones. Something about not having my music while I’m on the bus or walking across campus really kills my mood for the day. 

My planner! Stop writing stuff on your hand or on random pieces of paper. Get yourself a cheap planner. Even if you are not a planner user right now, just forcing yourself to use one for 30 days will forge an unbreakable and life-changing habit! Take it from me. 

To Make Your Day Easier

A small umbrella for those days when the weather goes from 75′ and sunny to raining cats and dogs in 3 seconds. 

A wallet with your IDs and change. I always kick myself when I didn’t have enough change for the vending machines on campus. I kick myself even harder when I have to ask random strangers for 50 cents to buy a scantron/blue book. Also just a good idea to always have some form of ID on you. 

Water bottle. Invest in a super cool, trendy, refillable water bottle to keep yourself hydrated throughout the day. Or just keep refilling the same plastic one. 

Deodorant. This is so silly but I am always forgetting to put on deodorant before I walk out the door and I’m 22. When I get to class I realize I’ve forgotten and panic as the Texas heat encompasses me. Travel-sized deodorants are so beneficial. 

An emergency tampon/pad. Or two!!! Goes without saying. Surprises are always fun until it’s your period. I keep emergency tampons in my truck, in my apron for work, in my backpack, in my horse trailer. I do not play around. 

Ibuprofen/Aspirin 

Light snacks. We’re talking a granola bar or seven to keep your stomach from gurgling when you’re taking that exam and of course everyone showed up to class. 

A flashdrive.

Chapstick, sunscreen, or lotion can also make you more comfortable sitting in class. 

Quick Tips About Backpacks

While, yes, those little fashionable ones are cute, they don’t hold the essentials and can be damaging to your back, causing soreness and discomfort. Buying a Jansport absolutely saved my back and stopped my chronic pain from progressing! 

Obviously there are hundreds of amazing brands of backpacks out there, but I strongly urge you to purchase a bag with:

a sleeve inside for your laptop

at least three pockets - so everything has a place

those little mesh side pockets

adjustable (preferably PADDED) shoulder straps! 

Another thing! I always place my heavier items (laptop & textbooks) CLOSEST to my back. That way the weight doesn’t drag you down backwards and cause back pain (my doctor literally told me this). This is where having multiple pockets is so helpful. 

Adjust your shoulder straps so that you can also maintain good posture while walking. The weight of your backpack + where it sits on your back should not cause you to lean forward or sway backwards in order to compensate. Also fun fact - when I was in middle school I thought it was cool to have a backpack that hung really low (?) and it created a pinched nerve in my neck! Awesome! Don’t be like me! 

Remember that backpacks -while they can absolutely be super cute and trendy- are meant to possess functionality. Your backpack should carry the essentials you need to have a successful and comfortable day at class.

Lastly, 10/10 would recommend cleaning out your backpack frequently! Make sure it stays organized and free of clutter. I also like to make sure I take all of my spirals and planner out of my backpack each day after class so that after I rest for a bit - I know I have things I need to get to. 

Organizing Your Backpack - By Pockets

-Largest pocket (closest to your back): 

Heavier items such as your laptop, binders, textbooks, loose leaf paper and planner. Laptop should go inside the sleeve (if applicable). 

-Second largest pocket

Items such as your pencil bag, chargers, and umbrella.

-Smallest pocket

Items that you won’t be pulling in and out too frequently, such as headphones, deodorant, chapstick, a flashdrive, snacks, wallet, keys, painkillers, and your emergency tampons (if applicable). 

-Side pockets

Here I obviously like to keep my water bottle or coffee thermos. If you have more than one pocket this is also a great place to keep your little umbrella.

Happy studying, realistic students!

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What to do if you suddenly find yourself homeless

FOOD

Find your nearest food bank or mission, for food

grocery stores with free samples, bakeries + stores with day-old bread

different fast food outlets have cheaper food and will generally let you hang out for a while.

some dollar stores carry food like cans of beans or fruit

SHELTER

Sleeping at beaches during the day is a good way to avoid suspicion and harassment

sleep with your bag strapped to you, so someone can’t steal it

Some churches offer short term residence

Find your nearest homeless shelter

Look for places that are open to the public

A large dumpster near a wall can often be moved so that flipping up the lids creates an angled shelter to stay dry

HYGIENE

A membership to the YMCA is usually only 10$, which has a shower, and sometimes laundry machines and lockers.

Public libraries have bathrooms you can use

Dollar stores carry low-end soaps and deodorant etc.

Wet wipes are all purpose and a life saver

Local beaches, go for a quick swim

Some truck stops have showers you can pay for

Staying clean is the best way to prevent disease, and potentially get a job to get back on your feet

Pack 7 pairs of socks/undies, 2 outfits, and one hooded rain jacket

OTHER

first aid kit

 sunscreen

 a travel alarm clock or watch

 mylar emergency blanket

 a backpack is a must

 downgrade your cellphone to a pay as you go with top-up cards

 sleeping bag

 travel kit of toothbrush, hair brush/comb, mirror

 swiss army knife

 can opener

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High School Freshman Advice

I’m starting my senior year of high school and just wanted to give some advice to students coming into high school. I’m going off of what I’ve experienced from my last 3 years :)

Academics:

Don’t start slacking off just because it’s your first year in high school, GRADES MATTER. Colleges will pay attention to that.

Don’t stress out. Freshman year is the easiest year, education wise, so just do the work and turn it in.

Ask your teachers for help or advice. Most of your teachers are willing to help out their students if you just ask them for some help. Go to tutoring if you really need to because it’ll help on those tests.

If you can, check your grades at least every week or so, so you can talk to your teachers about what you need to fix early on.

If you’re absent, have a friend send you the notes and homework for. each class you missed so you can stay caught up with the class. Trust me when I say, THIS HELPS A LOT.

Study what you can and need for big tests. Like I said before, don’t start slacking off because you think grades don’t matter this year.

FINALS WILL KILL YOU IF YOU DONT PASS, so please, study hard for those finals. Just don’t stay up the night before, studying, because you won’t be focused and could end up getting a bad grade.

Also, don’t be afraid to ask anybody for help when finding your classes. Especially if it’s a fellow freshman that you’re asking and they have a map. That’s what I did my first day as a freshman and I’m still alive.

Self-Care:

As mentioned before, don’t stay up all night studying for a test. Get a good, full night of sleep and eat breakfast before you take that test.

Bring your own lunch if you can, school food is disgusting. If you can’t bring your own lunch, make sure to at least bring some money for the vending machines.

HYGIENE IS SUPER IMPORTANT. Please shower every day and wear some deodorant and perfume/cologne. No one wants to smell your body odor. Also, please brush your teeth, that’s also very important!

Bring a bottle of water or some coffee in the morning to start your day awake and refreshed.

Make sure to wear a jacket when it starts getting cold out! Also, if you want too, bring a light jacket/sweater to wear during class because some classrooms get really cold.

If you feel like your outfit, hair, or makeup are not on point that day, don’t worry about it! Each and every one of you are beautiful, and don’t forget that!!

Ignore any negative comments that are thrown at you. Those people are jealous and just want attention, so don’t give them the satisfaction of getting upset.

Think positively! High school can be rough, especially when most kids can be really mean. If you think positively about things, you’re going to have a good year :)

Activities/Social Life:

Don’t be afraid to try out for sports or join clubs! That’s where you’ll meet a bunch of wonderful people, who might even become your closest friends!

Even if you didn’t get a spot on the team, it’s not the end of the world. You’ll still have 3 more years to try out for the same sport.

Don’t expect to graduate with the same friends you came in with. You’re going to lose some friends and you’re going to get new ones.

Avoid any and all drama you can. It doesn’t help anybody and it won’t matter in a few months anyways.

UPPERCLASSMEN DON’T LOVE YOU. They’re only saying that so they can get in your pants and move on the their next victim.

No, we don’t throw pennies at you. Whoever made that up was just trying to scare you into thinking that everybody bullies the freshmen.

Even if you’re not joining a club or sport, have some school spirit! Get involved and go to games to support your school!

Pep rallies/assemblies are lit. It’s just not the same as the ones you had in middle school.

For the love of god, DO NOT STOP IN FRONT OF PEOPLE WHEN THEY’RE TRYING TO GET TO CLASS! It doesn’t matter if you’re a freshman or a senior, just don’t, it’s annoying.

Also, please don’t yell to your friends across the damn school, especially at lunch time. That just shows everyone how annoying and immature you are.

You only have 5-6 minutes to get to your class. I suggest going to your classes the first week before trying to meet up and talk to your friends before they start.

Don’t try to act all high and mighty to act cool, because you’re not. Most people think freshmen are annoying, don’t give them a reason to believe that you are.

We don’t actually hate you, we just tell you we do to scare you a little bit.

Be who you normally are and don’t act fake. Rumors spread like wildfire so don’t bother being one, because everyone’s going to find out, one way or another.

Supplies:

Bring your phone and charger. Teachers will let you charge your phones in class as long as you aren’t using them as a distraction. Bring a portable charger if you can.

To add on, bring a pair of earbuds to listen to music in between classes or even during classes. Some teachers will let you listen to music while you’re working.

Bring a pack of gum or mints. It’ll help freshen your breath after lunch and it’ll also help you focus.

You don’t need everything the teacher tells you to bring to their class. Give it a week and then get anything you know you’ll need.

ALWAYS BRING A PENCIL AND A PEN. Some teachers might make you write in both pencil and pen so be prepared for that. Make sure to bring a spare just in case you lose them.

DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT, let ANYONE BORROW A PENCIL. The chances of them giving it back are about 0.

Get a notebook or at least some college ruled paper to write your notes in. Don’t be that person who always asks for stuff.

If your school doesn’t have lockers (like mine), bring a backpack to wear at school. Don’t try to carry all of your stuff with your arm all day because you’ll most likely regret it. People are just going to think you’re weird for not bringing a backpack like everybody else.

Well that’s it for my advice to freshman. I’ll do a sophomore and junior one another time just to let people know what to expect in those years. Thanks for taking the time and reading this! :)

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Real Advice For Freshman Year

By an incoming Sophomore

- If you need to memorize something, instead of cramming half an hour before, do it 10 minutes every day over the corse of a week, it gets in your long term memory and it’s much easier to remember

- Drama will happen, being with people you care about for around 35 hours a week will inevitably result in some arguments and fights. Just try to not do anything rash while you’re mad, remember to keep a calm head, apologize for things that you did wrong, and try to avoid it if possible in the future if you were in the wrong on something. But if you always have fights with someone or they deliberately argue with you for no reason, consider dropping them, you don’t need that in your life. It doesn’t matter how long you’ve known them, if they aren’t good for you, drop them.

- Try not to procrastinate, it will be the death of you. If you have a 2 page paper due at the end of the week don’t do the whole thing the night before it’s due, work on it bit by bit throughout the week. But procrastination is inevitable. It’s not the worst thing you can do but I don’t recommend it.

- Get enough sleep.

- Aim to wake up at a reasonable time so if you’re ever late you have time if you rush.

- About waking up, know when to wake up and know when is the absolute latest you can wake up without being too late, set an alarm for when you regularly wake up and a different alarm sound for the absolute latest so if you wake up at the absolute latest alarm you know to get the fuck up.

- Always carry pads with you if you have a vagina. Not just for you but let your other friends know you have them. The worst thing is getting your period and having no pad and it’s a lifesaver if someone else can lend one so you don’t have to suffer the whole day. You will be in that position a few times in your life and you will need to borrow a pad from someone so be that someone for others having an emergency. Guys this is also for y'all too, if you have friends who go through Satan’s waterfall once a month and you can, keep a pad or two in your backpack and let them know you have one if they need it. Getting your period unprepared is the worst thing.

- Mind your manners, don’t be rude

- This should go without saying but if you do drugs don’t let your teachers know, this comes from experience, most of them really don’t care if you smoke weed on your own time but if you tell them they have to report you. Keep it to yourself.

- Do your summer homework, it starts the year off on a good note, and it gives a good impression if you have it ready on the first day.

- Highschool isn’t a bad as you think it will be, it’s really chill, hang out with people you like, do things you like, and it won’t be that bad. The best way I’ve heard it described is that it’s just a bunch of sleep deprived kids trying not to get yelled at by their parents.

- Maybe it’s different in your school but upperclassmen really don’t care about underclassmen. They aren’t going to bully you, they honestly probably don’t care about you, they’re just trying to get their grade and leave.

- Find a club you like and join it if possible. It looks better on college applications and it occupies you and gives you a sense of purpose.

- Do your homework, it really adds up if you don’t do it and it will kick your ass of you try to make it all up the week before grades are due.

- Worry about yourself before you worry about other people.

- Talk to your teachers if you have a chance to, if they know you can be civil and normal with them they’ll be better grading you. Remember they’re normal people with lives outside of the classroom. If you don’t particularly dislike them it’s a good idea to befriend them in a way so they’re nicer to you.

- If you need to turn something in and it’s half way done, turn it in. Half credit will ALWAYS be better than no credit. Take the credit you can get.

- Highschool movies are lies highschool isn’t really anything like that.

- Sounds cheesy but be yourself. You might have to put yourself out there a little bit just be yourself. In my experience if you’re just yourself you will find others like you and you and people like you will gravitate to each other. They might not always be the perfect person but you might find some good people like that.

- A tip I’ve used is if you need to figure out something’s symbolism, mainly in English, but if they ask you like what’s an abject that symbolizes this character, look up flower language and just look for a flower that matches their personality and use that, it’s quick and makes you look good.

- Have something to do in your free time other than your phone because sometimes you might not be able to use it but you’ll have free time in a class so do your homework, or if you don’t have any, have a book to read or a coloring page or something so you won’t be bored out of your mind. Having to sit in a chair doing nothing for an hour is extremely annoying.

- Know where you’re going in the hallway, stick to the correct side to avoid traffic.

- Physical fights aren’t worth it, avoid them if they’re not necessary but if you need to defend yourself don’t hesitate to do so.

- Self care is important. Maybe buy yourself a bath bomb and save it for a particularly hard week and take a long bath. Maybe call your friend and talk to them after school. Maybe instead of starting on your homework as soon as possible put it off a few hours and read a book to destress. Life is twice as hard to get through if you’re stressed the whole time. Take time for yourself if you need it. Know what your mind needs to stave off the stress that you will get about school, life, and family.

- Take a minute before you go to sleep and lay out your outfit for the next day. Especially if you need to wear something specific the next day like a uniform or a color. It saves you time in the morning and since you’re not in a zombie fog after waking up you’re less likely to forget something.

- HOMEWORK FOLDER. Get a folder, put it in your main binder or backpack or whatever. Label the left side “Unfinished” and the right side “Completed”, when you get a homework assignment put it in the left side, when you get halfway through an assignment put it in the left side, when you finish a homework assignment put it in the right side, when your teacher gives you a worksheet and says “have this for next class don’t lose it” put it in the right side. Put everything in there and you won’t lose it. I can’t guarantee you’ll do it that’s up to you but you’ll know where it is. And it’s so satisfying to see a thin left side and a thick right side.

- Just because you got all As in middle school doesn’t mean you’ll get all As in highschool, it’s a lot harder and the grading is stricter. Don’t panic the first time you get a B.

- Try to stay on top of your grades. It’s a lot easier to maintain a good grade than it is to boost a bad grade. That is 100% personal experience.

- If you get a bad grade on something that you tried your best at or were proud of it’ll hurt, but just remember that doesn’t define you. It’s easier to write off a bad grade if you didn’t put in as much effort but seeing a grade you don’t love on something you worked hard at is disheartening. Don’t loose hope, it might not be with you it might just be the teacher was looking for something different or you just didn’t do as well as you hoped. Take the bad experience and work harder and smarter next time.

- Stay on top of your easy grades especially. In my gym class as long as we dress in our uniform and do something we’ll get credit, so it’s my easiest class to get an A in. So if you get a good grade with minimal effort take it and it’ll be a much needed boost for your GPA.

- Set realistic long term and short term goals for yourself. They’ll help you, give you something to work towards, and put you in a good mood when you achieve them. For example my long term goal is to graduate highschool and get into a college I’m okay with with at least a partial scholarship. My short term goal is to do as much of my homework as possible and to get higher than a 80% in every class I can.

- Don’t hold yourself to an impossible standard. Know what you’re good and and know what you’re not so good at, adjust your goals accordingly. If you’re not very good at science don’t set your goal for science class as a 95% or higher set it at 80% or higher. My goal that I go for is to try my best to get a B or higher in every quarter grade, the grades are good and it’s not impossibly stressing me out if I get a bad grade on a quiz and it brings my grade down 2 points.

- Try to remember that as much as you have the right to drop people who are toxic or not good for you from your life, other people are allowed to drop you just the same. It might be your fault it might not. As long as they don’t do it in a bad way respect their decision. I feel like this self care culture doesn’t pay enough attention to that part of life. Sometimes you aren’t good for people weather you did something or not and you’re going to have to accept it. It hurts but other people deserve to be happy just as much as you weather you’re in their happiness or not. If they do it in a bad way yes you can be mad at them, if they do it in a good way you’re allowed to hurt, but keep it in mind.

- Try to find something that motivates you or inspires you. Maybe it’s a song or a piece of art or an episode in a show you like, have that and look or listen to it whenever you feel lost or something important is about to happen. Mine is a speech by Neil Gaimen in 2012 called “Make Good Art”

That’s all I can think of right now I’ll almost certainly add more later as I think of them. Feel free to add more yourself if I missed anything. Good luck to all the freshmen! I hope this helps you

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Im graduating high school in a couple of days, so I decided to pass down the wisdom that Ive learned to those entering high school as well as would have hoped to learn this advice.

Participate in school spirit, I know that when I started school i didn’t participate in spirit, but by the end I’ve been more part of my school and its been great, I’ve come out of my shell a lot more. So join clubs, go to school games or participate in shows, you wont regret it!

Get better friends. I should’ve done this much earlier in high school but i thought id just cut the toxic ones off after we would all graduate, but that happened much earlier than planned. So if you have toxic friends, who dont treat you the way you should be getting treated, get some better friends that will actually love you, you’ll regret it if you do this later.

Be careful of your actions because they will bite back, and it will suck and it will cause a lot of stress, so watch out for what you do or say.

Study! Study! Study! And find the perfect method to study. I wish I would’ve done this, because Im going in university and I still dont know how to study and what works for me. Find different methods and see what works for you best, you’ll thank me later.

Please organize yourself in any way you can think of. Get a planner! Or a calendar! Anything really, write down tests, tasks, due dates, events, etc. because you are going to want to get into the habit of organizing and planning.

It doesn’t hurt to plan early for post-secondary. I am happy that I did this, but I just wish I would’ve explored my options deeper. So look at what interests you first, then see what the world offers, and dont forget of your needs! Whether its location or language, use those as filters to find the right school and the right program. Also, have some backup plans, you’ll want a couple of them.

Talk to your teachers about any questions, comments or concerns you’ve got. They’re here for you and yes, some of them wont like you for reasons unknown, but get close with the ones that do, its good to have a strong and positive bond with your teachers.

Use the ressources offered to you, whether its a resource centre or a library, whatever your school offers take it and cherish it. Some schools in my area offer nothing, I’m thankful that my school offers support and help, without it i wouldn’t be making myself proud.

Treat mental health with high value, get diagnosed, get treatments, seek help. Ive been beating my mental health down and its only this year that I’ve been caring for it, I still need to see some people to help me out, but please, your health is valuable, take care of yourself.

Well then good luck! You might like these next 4 years or you might hate them, I hope you use my advice and may you have an exciting new chapter in life!

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How to survive high school

Since I’m going into senior year I decided to give some tips to freshman. These all things I wish I knew before going into highschool. Obviously you don’t have to follow all of my tips but I thought I’d just put them out there.

ACADEMICS

-actually somewhat care about your grades. A lot of seniors (myself included) wish they did better in grade 9. It is the easiest year academically, it will get harder and harder each year. Trust me, your GPA will thank you.

-it’s good to challenge yourself but don’t take classes that are too hard for you. Don’t be ashamed to take applied classes if you can’t handle academic.

-try not to procrastinate on every assignment. It’s alright to procrastinate a couple of times but when you do it for literally everything it will just make you more stressed out.

-get good study habits. It’s easy to start with good study habits rather than adapt to them after 2 years into highschool.

-get those volunteer hours done. You do not want to be worrying about those 3 months before graduation

-Just do your homework. It’s alright to skip it a couple of times but after a while you will get behind.

FRIENDS/RELATIONSHIPS

-In the beginning of freshman year everyone wants to make new friends so they may put up an act to do so. After 2-3 months is usually when they show their true colours.

-as stated, everyone wants to make new friends so take advantage of that. You don’t have to be a loud person to make friends. Ex. When someone sits next to you in class start a conversation with them or even just say hello to them everyday.

-Freshman girls: Stay away from relationships with senior boys. 99% of the time they only want you for your body.

-avoid drama. Honestly it’s just stressful and you don’t need that in your life. You can’t help it sometimes but if you can don’t get into it

-DO NOT ditch your friends for your boyfriend/girlfriend. Just because you are in a relationship doesn’t mean you can’t have friends

CLUBS/SPORTS/SCHOOL EVENTS

-Join clubs and sports! At them minimum do at least one club or sport throughout your 4 years of highschool. This is a great way to make friends and it’s great experience!

-try everything once. Go to a dance, prep rally, football game, whatever. If you don’t like it then just don’t go again.

-Prioratize school and social life. Both are really important but you need to have a balance. Go out on weekends and party! Go out with friends! Just make sure that you don’t have an exam or something important the next day.

-TAKE PICTURES!!! I only have a few photos from freshman year and I wish I had more

OTHER

-Please go with the flow of traffic in the hallway. Don’t run but at the same time don’t go super slow. It’s annoying af and people want to get to class on time

-not everyone hates freshman. No one bully’s freshman because they are freshman. If people hate you guys it’s cuz your assholes not cuz your freshman.

-just because you do drugs/smoke does not mean your cool

-being rude to teachers isn’t cool

-pack a lunch on most days. It’s alright to buy lunch sometimes but after a while you will be broke af. Lots of people pack lunches everyday it’s not embarrassing at all

-highschool is NOTHING like the movies.

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How to study:

Before classes:

1 - Have a good night of sleep.  - At least eight hours.

2 - Take some coffee before going to school.  - Always have a snack in your bag. (Don’t study hungry)

3 - Workout. - I know it’s going to be hard, since most of you have to wake up so early, but working out will help you to make the most out of your day. 

4 - Organize your bag the night before. 

5 - Go through what you’ll be learning on the day. - This way you will be prepared and you can take notes about your doubts on the subjects.

6 - Listen to a badass playlist on the way to school/college. - It will boast your motivation. 

7 - Drink a lot of water.  - That’s a tip to the whole day, actually. Always remember to take a bottle of water or tea to school/college. 

During class:

1 - Sit in the front. - You will understand more your teacher and be away from the noises that can take away your attention.

2 - Ask questions. (No matter how dumb you think they are.) - Do not end a class with doubts. If you can’t ask during the class, take a note of your question on a sticker/notebook to ask later.

3 - Record the lectures.

4 - Put stickers on notes you will need to go over. 

5 - Listen to your teacher. - Be friendly with them. - Write down their names and contacts (number, emails, social media).

6 - Taking notes on class!

- Don’t worry about it being pretty, just make it organized and understandable so you can go over and make real notes later.  - Always start with the subject title and date.  - Differentiate by color your teacher’s notes and yours. Put in red (or any other color you want, actually) the important things.

After class:

1 - Eat. - You need to replace energy!

2 - Review everything you learned on the day you learned it.

3 - Complete your homework on the day you get it.  - Or start it, if the task is too big.  - NEVER FALL BEHIND!

4 - Dress comfy.

5 - Have office hours in case you didn’t understand something.

6 - Watch documentaries on the topic you are currently studying.

7 - Study 30 minutes (50 minutes at the very most) and stop for 10 minutes.  - Leave your study place when it’s break time.

8 - Turn off your phone or let it out of sight. 

9 - Test yourself/talk out loud. - Do practice questions!

10 - Taking notes after class!

- Organize your notes by color. - Rewrite the informations with your own words. - When writing the new notes, make it pretty if you can. (I think it motivates me to study, looking at something well made) Otherwhise, be simple and objective, focus on the most important things. - Go over the class recording and read the books to compare with your class notes, to make sure you didn’t forget anything.

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Two souls don’t find each other by simple accident.

Jorge Luis Borges (via qvotable)

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I’m Making A Studytube Account

Heyo, its Lunarsity. I’m making a studying oriented account and a studygram. If any of you have advice I would love it. Thank you for your time. 

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2018 Student Guide

With the start of 2018 well underway, I wanted to make a masterpost full of links on how to adjust your perspective with studying. Perhaps you want to become a better student overall, improve your focus or get into your dream college, there is always something we want to do better! Hopefully these tips will make 2018 your best academic year yet!

Organisation

2018 student planner

planner brand recommendations

planner vs bullet journal: pros and cons

how to set up a bullet journal

setting up a digital bullet journal

bullet journal spread ideas

bullet journal decoration hacks

bullet journal brand recommendations

whats in my bag

my favourite stationery

back to school basic supplies

how to improve your handwriting

handwriting font suggestions

balancing study and work

desk/workspace essentials

student finance tips

2018 monthly planner printables

Productivity

productivity and time management applications

how to remove distractions

types of procrastination and how to deal with them

google chrome new tab options for improved productivity

10 small ways to improve your productivity

applications to block websites

no distraction writing applications

100 days of productivity challenge

how to focus in class

how to stick to a schedule

how to stay alert

how to build self-discipline

how to organise for exams

my after school routine

how to reduce perfectionist ideas 

Motivation

what to do when you’ve tried everything

how to gain back motivation

motivational monday printables

how to stop avoiding studying

what to do when you feel exhausted before studying

how I stay motivated

tips on maintaining motivation

how to start a studyblr

how to utilise your studyblr for motivation

how to set up a studygram

dealing with competitive people

how to bounce back from ‘failure’

how to learn from a lower than expected grade

how to structure a weekly review

how to deal with a difficult class

things to do during holidays/study vacations

Studying

applications for students

how to take effective class or lecture notes

how to take notes from a textbook

how to prepare for exams

my note-taking method

my notebook system

how to write faster

how to study more effectively

how to summarise information

how I organise my binders

good habits to implement

how to study (my method)

how to revise from notes

how to organise a colour code

how to memorise information effectively

how to memorise quotes

how to use flashcards

how I reduce waffle and narration in essays

tips for essay writing

how to find out where you’re going wrong

how I prepare to study

different ways to study

how to study during the semester

how to annotate a book/novel/etc

how to get ahead in school

how to break up a large textbook

studying as a visual learner

how to practice and present a speech

mindmapping apps and extensions

how to deal with online classes

how to study a language

how to study maths

how to improve group assessments/projects

Self Care

how to improve your sleep schedule

how to wake up earlier

how to study when sick

over-coming self doubt

dealing with stress

how to balance studying and anxiety

how to balance studying and depression

apps that help with depression

ways to reward your productivity

my favourite tv shows

my favourite podcasts

ways to use empty notebooks

how to be more sociable

tips for getting a job

advice for the first day

things (personal, academic, etc) to do every week

Printables

2018 monthly planner printables

2018 student printables (includes 2018 overview + calendar, daily + weekly + monthly planner, 30 habit tracker, class overview and timed worklog)

weekly study schedule

weekly planner

weekend planner

daily planner

assessment planner

subject to do list planner

study session planner

exam revision printable pack (includes revision checklist, formulas + definitions sheet, essay + project planner, weekly schedule)

note-taking printables (includes dotted, grid, lined, cornell method)

organic chemistry printable

literary techniques and devices sheet

100 days of productivity tracker printable 

ultimate student organiser pack

study and revision pack

2018 student planner

2018 weekly planner

pomodoro tracker

grade and assessment planner pack

essay guide and planner pack

productivity planner

student reading journal printable

student finance planner

goal and habit planner

customisable weekly study planner

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SYNONYMS FOR WORDS COMMONLY USED IN STUDENTS' WRITINGS

by larae.net

Amazing- incredible, unbelievable, improbable, fabulous, wonderful, fantastic, astonishing, astounding, extraordinary

Anger- enrage, infuriate, arouse, nettle, exasperate, inflame, madden

Angry- mad, furious, enraged, excited, wrathful, indignant, exasperated, aroused, inflamed

Answer- reply, respond, retort, acknowledge

Ask- question, inquire of, seek information from, put a question to, demand, request, expect, inquire, query, interrogate, examine, quiz

Awful- dreadful, terrible, abominable, bad, poor, unpleasant

Bad- evil, immoral, wicked, corrupt, sinful, depraved, rotten, contaminated, spoiled, tainted, harmful, injurious, unfavorable, defective, inferior, imperfect, substandard, faulty, improper, inappropriate, unsuitable, disagreeable, unpleasant, cross, nasty, unfriendly, irascible, horrible, atrocious, outrageous, scandalous, infamous, wrong, noxious, sinister, putrid, snide, deplorable, dismal, gross, heinous, nefarious, base, obnoxious, detestable, despicable, contemptible, foul, rank, ghastly, execrable

Beautiful - pretty, lovely, handsome, attractive, gorgeous, dazzling, splendid, magnificent, comely, fair, ravishing, graceful, elegant, fine, exquisite, aesthetic, pleasing, shapely, delicate, stunning, glorious, heavenly, resplendent, radiant, glowing, blooming, sparkling

Begin - start, open, launch, initiate, commence, inaugurate, originate

Big - enormous, huge, immense, gigantic, vast, colossal, gargantuan, large, sizable, grand, great, tall, substantial, mammoth, astronomical, ample, broad, expansive, spacious, stout, tremendous, titanic, mountainous

Brave - courageous, fearless, dauntless, intrepid, plucky, daring, heroic, valorous, audacious, bold, gallant, valiant, doughty, mettlesome

Break - fracture, rupture, shatter, smash, wreck, crash, demolish, atomize

Bright - shining, shiny, gleaming, brilliant, sparkling, shimmering, radiant, vivid, colorful, lustrous, luminous, incandescent, intelligent, knowing, quick-witted, smart, intellectual

Calm - quiet, peaceful, still, tranquil, mild, serene, smooth, composed, collected, unruffled, level-headed, unexcited, detached, aloof

Come - approach, advance, near, arrive, reach

Cool - chilly, cold, frosty, wintry, icy, frigid

Crooked - bent, twisted, curved, hooked, zigzag

Cry - shout, yell, yowl, scream, roar, bellow, weep, wail, sob, bawl

Cut - gash, slash, prick, nick, sever, slice, carve, cleave, slit, chop, crop, lop, reduce

Dangerous - perilous, hazardous, risky, uncertain, unsafe

Dark - shadowy, unlit, murky, gloomy, dim, dusky, shaded, sunless, black, dismal, sad

Decide - determine, settle, choose, resolve

Definite - certain, sure, positive, determined, clear, distinct, obvious

Delicious - savory, delectable, appetizing, luscious, scrumptious, palatable, delightful, enjoyable, toothsome, exquisite

Describe - portray, characterize, picture, narrate, relate, recount, represent, report, record

Destroy - ruin, demolish, raze, waste, kill, slay, end, extinguish

Difference - disagreement, inequity, contrast, dissimilarity, incompatibility

Do - execute, enact, carry out, finish, conclude, effect, accomplish, achieve, attain

Dull - boring, tiring„ tiresome, uninteresting, slow, dumb, stupid, unimaginative, lifeless, dead, insensible, tedious, wearisome, listless, expressionless, plain, monotonous, humdrum, dreary

Eager - keen, fervent, enthusiastic, involved, interested, alive to

End - stop, finish, terminate, conclude, close, halt, cessation, discontinuance

Enjoy - appreciate, delight in, be pleased, indulge in, luxuriate in, bask in, relish, devour, savor, like

Explain - elaborate, clarify, define, interpret, justify, account for

Fair - just, impartial, unbiased, objective, unprejudiced, honest

Fall - drop, descend, plunge, topple, tumble

False - fake, fraudulent, counterfeit, spurious, untrue, unfounded, erroneous, deceptive, groundless, fallacious

Famous - well-known, renowned, celebrated, famed, eminent, illustrious, distinguished, noted, notorious

Fast - quick, rapid, speedy, fleet, hasty, snappy, mercurial, swiftly, rapidly, quickly, snappily, speedily, lickety-split, posthaste, hastily, expeditiously, like a flash

Fat - stout, corpulent, fleshy, beefy, paunchy, plump, full, rotund, tubby, pudgy, chubby, chunky, burly, bulky, elephantine

Fear - fright, dread, terror, alarm, dismay, anxiety, scare, awe, horror, panic, apprehension

Fly - soar, hover, flit, wing, flee, waft, glide, coast, skim, sail, cruise

Funny - humorous, amusing, droll, comic, comical, laughable, silly

Get - acquire, obtain, secure, procure, gain, fetch, find, score, accumulate, win, earn, rep, catch, net, bag, derive, collect, gather, glean, pick up, accept, come by, regain, salvage

Go - recede, depart, fade, disappear, move, travel, proceed

Good - excellent, fine, superior, wonderful, marvelous, qualified, suited, suitable, apt, proper, capable, generous, kindly, friendly, gracious, obliging, pleasant, agreeable, pleasurable, satisfactory, well-behaved, obedient, honorable, reliable, trustworthy, safe, favorable, profitable, advantageous, righteous, expedient, helpful, valid, genuine, ample, salubrious, estimable, beneficial, splendid, great, noble, worthy, first-rate, top-notch, grand, sterling, superb, respectable, edifying

Great - noteworthy, worthy, distinguished, remarkable, grand, considerable, powerful, much, mighty

Gross - improper, rude, coarse, indecent, crude, vulgar, outrageous, extreme, grievous, shameful, uncouth, obscene, low

Happy - pleased, contented, satisfied, delighted, elated, joyful, cheerful, ecstatic, jubilant, gay, tickled, gratified, glad, blissful, overjoyed

Hate - despise, loathe, detest, abhor, disfavor, dislike, disapprove, abominate

Have - hold, possess, own, contain, acquire, gain, maintain, believe, bear, beget, occupy, absorb, fill, enjoy

Help - aid, assist, support, encourage, back, wait on, attend, serve, relieve, succor, benefit, befriend, abet

Hide - conceal, cover, mask, cloak, camouflage, screen, shroud, veil

Hurry - rush, run, speed, race, hasten, urge, accelerate, bustle

Hurt - damage, harm, injure, wound, distress, afflict, pain

Idea - thought, concept, conception, notion, understanding, opinion, plan, view, belief

Important - necessary, vital, critical, indispensable, valuable, essential, significant, primary, principal, considerable, famous, distinguished, notable, well-known

Interesting - fascinating, engaging, sharp, keen, bright, intelligent, animated, spirited, attractive, inviting, intriguing, provocative, though-provoking, challenging, inspiring, involving, moving, titillating, tantalizing, exciting, entertaining, piquant, lively, racy, spicy, engrossing, absorbing, consuming, gripping, arresting, enthralling, spellbinding, curious, captivating, enchanting, bewitching, appealing

Keep - hold, retain, withhold, preserve, maintain, sustain, support

Kill - slay, execute, assassinate, murder, destroy, cancel, abolish

Lazy - indolent, slothful, idle, inactive, sluggish

Little - tiny, small, diminutive, shrimp, runt, miniature, puny, exiguous, dinky, cramped, limited, itsy-bitsy, microscopic, slight, petite, minute

Look - gaze, see, glance, watch, survey, study, seek, search for, peek, peep, glimpse, stare, contemplate, examine, gape, ogle, scrutinize, inspect, leer, behold, observe, view, witness, perceive, spy, sight, discover, notice, recognize, peer, eye, gawk, peruse, explore

Love - like, admire, esteem, fancy, care for, cherish, adore, treasure, worship, appreciate, savor

Make - create, originate, invent, beget, form, construct, design, fabricate, manufacture, produce, build, develop, do, effect, execute, compose, perform, accomplish, earn, gain, obtain, acquire, get

Mark - label, tag, price, ticket, impress, effect, trace, imprint, stamp, brand, sign, note, heed, notice, designate

Mischievous - prankish, playful, naughty, roguish, waggish, impish, sportive

Move - plod, go, creep, crawl, inch, poke, drag, toddle, shuffle, trot, dawdle, walk, traipse, mosey, jog, plug, trudge, slump, lumber, trail, lag, run, sprint, trip, bound, hotfoot, high-tail, streak, stride, tear, breeze, whisk, rush, dash, dart, bolt, fling, scamper, scurry, skedaddle, scoot, scuttle, scramble, race, chase, hasten, hurry, hump, gallop, lope, accelerate, stir, budge, travel, wander, roam, journey, trek, ride, spin, slip, glide, slide, slither, coast, flow, sail, saunter, hobble, amble, stagger, paddle, slouch, prance, straggle, meander, perambulate, waddle, wobble, pace, swagger, promenade, lunge

Moody - temperamental, changeable, short-tempered, glum, morose, sullen, mopish, irritable, testy, peevish, fretful, spiteful, sulky, touchy

Neat - clean, orderly, tidy, trim, dapper, natty, smart, elegant, well-organized, super, desirable, spruce, shipshape, well-kept, shapely

New - fresh, unique, original, unusual, novel, modern, current, recent

Old - feeble, frail, ancient, weak, aged, used, worn, dilapidated, ragged, faded, broken-down, former, old-fashioned, outmoded, passe, veteran, mature, venerable, primitive, traditional, archaic, conventional, customary, stale, musty, obsolete, extinct

Part - portion, share, piece, allotment, section, fraction, fragment

Place - space, area, spot, plot, region, location, situation, position, residence, dwelling, set, site, station, status, state

Plan - plot, scheme, design, draw, map, diagram, procedure, arrangement, intention, device, contrivance, method, way, blueprint

Popular - well-liked, approved, accepted, favorite, celebrated, common, current

Predicament - quandary, dilemma, pickle, problem, plight, spot, scrape, jam

Put - place, set, attach, establish, assign, keep, save, set aside, effect, achieve, do, build

Quiet - silent, still, soundless, mute, tranquil, peaceful, calm, restful

Right - correct, accurate, factual, true, good, just, honest, upright, lawful, moral, proper, suitable, apt, legal, fair

Run - race, speed, hurry, hasten, sprint, dash, rush, escape, elope, flee

Say/Tell - inform, notify, advise, relate, recount, narrate, explain, reveal, disclose, divulge, declare, command, order, bid, enlighten, instruct, insist, teach, train, direct, issue, remark, converse, speak, affirm, suppose, utter, negate, express, verbalize, voice, articulate, pronounce, deliver, convey, impart, assert, state, allege, mutter, mumble, whisper, sigh, exclaim, yell, sing, yelp, snarl, hiss, grunt, snort, roar, bellow, thunder, boom, scream, shriek, screech, squawk, whine, philosophize, stammer, stutter, lisp, drawl, jabber, protest, announce, swear, vow, content, assure, deny, dispute

Scared - afraid, frightened, alarmed, terrified, panicked, fearful, unnerved, insecure, timid, shy, skittish, jumpy, disquieted, worried, vexed, troubled, disturbed, horrified, terrorized, shocked, petrified, haunted, timorous, shrinking, tremulous, stupefied, paralyzed, stunned, apprehensive

Show - display, exhibit, present, note, point to, indicate, explain, reveal, prove, demonstrate, expose

Slow - unhurried, gradual, leisurely, late, behind, tedious, slack

Stop - cease, halt, stay, pause, discontinue, conclude, end, finish, quit

Story - tale, myth, legend, fable, yarn, account, narrative, chronicle, epic, sage, anecdote, record, memoir

Strange - odd, peculiar, unusual, unfamiliar, uncommon, queer, weird, outlandish, curious, unique, exclusive, irregular

Take - hold, catch, seize, grasp, win, capture, acquire, pick, choose, select, prefer, remove, steal, lift, rob, engage, bewitch, purchase, buy, retract, recall, assume, occupy, consume

Tell - disclose, reveal, show, expose, uncover, relate, narrate, inform, advise, explain, divulge, declare, command, order, bid, recount, repeat

Think - judge, deem, assume, believe, consider, contemplate, reflect, mediate

Trouble - distress, anguish, anxiety, worry, wretchedness, pain, danger, peril, disaster, grief, misfortune, difficulty, concern, pains, inconvenience, exertion, effort

True - accurate, right, proper, precise, exact, valid, genuine, real, actual, trusty, steady, loyal, dependable, sincere, staunch

Ugly - hideous, frightful, frightening, shocking, horrible, unpleasant, monstrous, terrifying, gross, grisly, ghastly, horrid, unsightly, plain, homely, evil, repulsive, repugnant, gruesome

Unhappy - miserable, uncomfortable, wretched, heart-broken, unfortunate, poor, downhearted, sorrowful, depressed, dejected, melancholy, glum, gloomy, dismal, discouraged, sad

Use - employ, utilize, exhaust, spend, expend, consume, exercise

Wrong - incorrect, inaccurate, mistaken, erroneous, improper, unsuitable

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hi everyone! since the holidays are over for most of us, i thought i’d make an inspirational and motivational masterpost all about notes! upgrading your notes by changing the layout, adding doodles, banners, using sticky notes, changing your handwriting etc. motivates me personally to study! 

out with the sloppy last minute notes and in with the new!

handwriting

how to write in cursive

some fonts to try out

how to improve your handwriting

note taking systems

study methods summed up

stationery to make it all happen

sticker printables to jazz it up

notes

how to take lecture notes

how to annotate books

taking notes from a textbook - studyign

note taking system - theorganisedstudent

note taking system - emmastudies

another note taking system - academicmind

another note taking system - wonderfullifee

the 2 notebook method

note taking with highlighters and post its

pretty timelines

note taking printables

plot summary with sticky notes

20 uses of sticky notes

colour code your notes

method with columns 

the cornell note taking system

the cornell note taking system using onenote

in class notes

another in class note taking format

what are sketchnotes?

online whiteboard

flashcards

how to make flashcards

another how to make flashcards

an example

another example (with sticky notes)

and another example (biology)

8 ways to improve your flashcards

make  and test flashcards online

alternative to flashcards - studyign

print onto flashcards

mindmaps

how to mindmap (1)

how to mindmap (2)

some examples

apps

notability

banners

simple banner

more banners

it’s a banner party over here

banners (shown how to draw in gifs)

illustrate your notes

how to illustrate your notes - reviseordie

sketchnote tips (banners, lettering, doodles)

more sketchnote tips

even more sketchnote tips

how to make your notes pretty - theorganisedstudent

how to make your notes pretty - studyspoinspo

how to make your notes pretty - booksflowersandtea

what is visual note taking?

a visual alphabet

note taking printables

dot grid 

note outline printables

lined cornell method printable

grid cornell method printable

hope you all had a good rest and are ready for a new year of studying!

xoxo lou