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yep, as I said in one of the original reblogs, it’s fine to have these things. It’s also fine not to! You all do you, but don’t feel bad if you don’t have them all for your flatlays.

things that are expensive

macbooks

fancy rose gold cables and earphones

leuchtturms/moleskines

ordering pens from overseas

fjallraven bags

minimalist pots for your succulents

starbucks

prizing these things over your achievements 

things that you do not need:

all of the above

even if they are in literally every studyspo picture

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when you have to maintain a positive disposition for the public eye: I'm a bit sore from stabbing myself eighty-seven times in the chest, but it's a good ache!!!

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coming down with a cold...I’ve got those trump sniffles

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someone: do u want to go do this thing w me

me: ……………in theory

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just a reminder to anyone who follows this blog that @amydoeslangs is the main blog

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das wurströllchen, dass man als kind immer von der metzgerin bekommen hat. reblog if you agree.

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i’M SCREAMING THIS IS THE FUNNIEST THING I’VE EVER READ AJKDFKLSFLFJS;; @riceblush

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A lot of people think that languages degrees can be a bit pointless, but I think that this is mostly down to them not realising just how many different fields of work that you can go into just because you’ve studied languages to a high level. So I am writing this post to showcase just some of the amazing opportunities that a degree in languages, or even just the study of languages, can give you. 

CONTINUE TO STUDY

An undergraduate degree in a language can just be the start of your education. After graduating, you have the opportunity to go on to do a postgraduate degree, or gaining a graduate diploma. Some people devote their entire lives to their own education and end up employed by universities or as researchers. 

EDUCATION

This is the one that everyone thinks about. So many people whine ‘but I don’t want to be a teacher’ but there are some crazy souls out there that are passionate about the education of others and are drawn to being a teacher. This could be in primary schools, secondary schools, lecturing in universities or being a tutor. Just because you don’t fancy the idea of teaching tiny tots, doesn’t mean that you won’t thrive when lecturing to a room full of adults who are eager to learn. 

INTERPRETATION

Being an interpreter is a high-pressure job. You have to translate the spoken word continuously or even simultaneously from one language to another. Interpreters are needed in so many different walks of life; from court rooms to hospitals, from deprived areas where charities work to standing in front of world leaders. 

TRANSLATION

In a general, being a translator is an art form. Especially when it comes to translating books or other creative outlets, a translator can spend a full morning pondering over the exact meaning of a specific word. Again, if you are translating important documents for a business, a courtroom or an International Committee then it’s high-pressure to make sure that everything is perfect. A challenge, with a fantastic reward. 

BUSINESS / POLITICS / JOURNALISM 

All of these industries are crying out for translators. Thanks to 24/7 media, our world has gotten so small. But it’s only with the help of people who are skilled in languages that we are still able to communicate with each other, to share information and collaborate. 

MEDIA / FILM / TV 

Using languages to work in the entertainment industry can be exceptionally helpful, especially when it comes to sharing the videos with the wider world. Language learners can get jobs in the media writing subtitles, assisting in creating dubs in other languages or on-screen translating into sign language. 

TRAVEL AND TOURISM

It goes without saying that an industry which specialises in the enjoyment of other countries and cultures would really benefit from language learners. Tour guides, travel agents, or even airline staff can all use multiple languages in their day-to-day life.

INTERNATIONAL AID / INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Our world is filled with disasters; whether that’s terrorism or natural events. People who are able to communicate in others languages are always needed to help with international relations and pull people together during disasters; whether that’s on the ground or in government making the tough decisions. 

ALSO…

Language learning can provide you with a fantastic range of skills that realistically can be applied to any job at all. Memory skills, good communication, problem solving and diplomacy are all improved by foreign language. So even if you don’t want to have a full languages degree, just taking a class in language can really enhance your CV. 

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I’ve reblogged this before but why does “butterfly” sound so pretty and “beurremouche” so disgusting, I’m so sorry for English

english: coconut oil

french: :)

english: oh boy

french: oil of the nut of the coco

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I’m a big Murakami fan and I like this guy’s writing style, but as a lower intermediate maybe I shouldn’t pick it up just yet...I have another similar book with terms that aren’t in the dictionaries, so I’ll try and find that as I can’t remember the title!

Jay Rubin is one of the biggest names when it comes to the Japanese translation scene. He is one of Murakami Haruki’s main English translators (Norwegian Wood, The Wind-up Bird Chronicle, 1Q84, etc.) and a former Japanese professor at Harvard University. If there is anyone I wish I could get Japanese or translation advice from, it’s him. He is enjoying his retirement, so I can’t really go bother him, but I did the next best thing. I picked up his only book on the Japanese language, a little paperback called Making Sense of Japanese: What the Textbooks Don’t Tell You. Needless to say, I was more than ready to learn from one of the greats. And let me just say, I was not disappointed. Reading through this book made me wish there was some way, any way, I could have taken some of his courses.

One disclaimer: this is not a typical textbook. It is made up of two parts titled “Who’s on First?” and “Out in Left Field,” including a number of essays about different aspects and quirks of the Japanese language. It does not have vocabulary, practice pages, quizzes, or charts. But that does not make it any less helpful than a standard textbook, as long as you have sunk a solid few years into Japanese before you give it a try.

Read more!

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an lovely Lard

your caaaaaaat

d;o not be fooled.. . she is a mean n ungraceful Lard™

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on duolingo i am studying

french and

sideways french

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What if Haru and Makoto vacationed in Disney World and Haru cried when he met Ariel

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just a reminder to anyone who follows this blog that @amydoeslangs is the main blog

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Hey Shychemist. I've been following your blog for awhile and I want to bring up something that seems dated but nonetheless holds to be accurate today. I feel like the girls who consider themselves to be on the science side of tumblr to be horribly mistaken. It's statistically proven that women applicants struggle to get into stem doctorate programs, and rightfully so, they don't belong there. examples- atomic-o-licious, brainsx , adventuresinchemistry, i can't fit anymore but you get it

It doesn’t seem dated, your attitude is dated. This is the 21st century.

Women deserve to be in STEM programs just as much as men. I’d wager they deserve to succeed in the Sciences even more than men because of the sexism and misogyny they experience.

They struggle to get in because they’re the minority, and a lot of people who could admit them are sexist (regardless of gender) because of the society they grew up in. Its not through any intellectual weakness. These women are amazing and just as smart as the men in their fields.

You have no right to say these things to these amazing women, many of whom I consider to be friends.