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biology notes on meiosis !

🌱🌱🌱 . . Instagram//studygram @studyingmood

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This is very late but here’s my September spread!! Will probably be more active starting about 2 weeks from now since then I’ll be in Tokyo!! Wtf guys. What The Actual Fudge

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WEEK 1 // very first week of college is done! it was okay? kinda fun? but i was more excited to work on my spreads (≧◡≦) finally, there is something to write about. i just couldn’t see why i should journal on my summer vacation when all i ever did was take naps, watch films and shows, eat, and just chill. i think it’s just a waste of ink lmao. my summer isn’t just exciting as yours, guys :-( but here i am again! trying out some new stuff, what do you think?

studygram // @studyathenus — i post some sneak peeks / behind the scenes!

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college note taking 101: how i take notes and use them to study for exams

in lecture:

i like to take quick/shorthand notes because i think learning to discriminate between what is and isn’t important material is a good skill to have so i’m not drowning in useless information when it’s time to study for a midterm or final.

i like to bring my ipad and use the notability app. it’s easier for me to just carry an ipad mini and stylus than it is for me to lug around a heavy notebook/binder and several pens/pencils.

if the professor makes lecture slides available to students online (via a class website), i like to download them onto notability and annotate them as the professor goes along. that way, i can focus more on what the professor is saying and less on merely writing everything down.

if lecture slides aren’t available, i type out my notes as i find it faster than handwriting them.

at home:

once i’m home, i take out my ipad and copy down my lecture notes into a specified notebook for that class, explain everything more thoroughly, make them neater, and organize them in a way that makes more sense to me (as opposed to copying them down exactly as how they were presented in lecture).

i like to use lots of colors, highlighters, and etc. and make them as pretty as possible so i actually want to use them to study from in the future.

integrating reading notes:

normally, what professors will do is assign reading from a textbook and base their lectures around the reading (or have the reading be based on the lectures). usually exams/tests will rely mostly on what was said in lecture instead of in the reading and this is partly because they overlap so much. what the professor says in lecture, you should consider the “important points” in your reading. sometimes, though, there are things in the reading that seem important and weren’t mentioned in lecture.

what i’ll do if this is the case is take post-its, write the piece of information down, and stick the post-it in my notebook in the corresponding section (i.e. where it fits best with my notes)

i like this method as opposed to taking notes directly in my textbook or having a separate notebook for only reading notes because 1) i’ve consistently found that reading material is not as heavily focused on in tests as lecture material and 2) i like to have all of my information in one place

using my notes to study:

when an exam is coming up, what i like to do is take all of the information in my notebook and condense it into a study guide that i can use to study from.

the format of my study guide varies depending on the class and which type of study guide and method of studying i think will help me best. my study guides range from flash cards to mind maps to sheets of paper with a bunch of condensed information.

if i come across a concept on my study guide that i can’t completely explain to myself/don’t fully understand, that’s when i’ll look back in my notebook for a better and fuller explanation of it.

i also like to give myself some time before an exam to completely read through my notebook and look at all the notes i’ve taken (not just what i have on my study guide) because i think it’s a good refresher of all of the lecture and reading material and all of the information will be brought forward in my mind.

[* a few of you have asked me for a advice on note taking: how i take notes, methods i use, how i study from them, and etc. i hope this post was helpful to you! feel free to message me if you have any other questions. happy studying! ^_^]

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Hey guys. I’m glad to be finally posting my “mental breakdown survival guide”. As you know I struggle a lot with mental health, and so I have been through a lot of breakdowns. So many that I actually dropped out of university after 3 weeks in 2016 and had to take the whole year off. Because of this, I’ve made it my mission to help others with mental health issues as much as I can, so you don’t have to go through what I’ve been through.

Anyway, here is my guide. I tried to keep it general, and actually useful. If you have any questions or additions please feel free to add them.

And as ever, if you want to talk to me about studying with mental illness or want to see a post on a specific topic, please feel free to message me.

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SCHOOL SURVIVAL GUIDE

since school is coming up really soon for me - and most people too- I thought I would make a guide to surviving school to help us all out. enjoy!

P R E P A R A T I O N

give yourself a pep talk a bit before you get back to school to make sure that you have the right mindset. 

you need to find the right balance between optimism and pessimism, and be realistic with your expectations and your goals for the upcoming school year.

check your syllabus.

 this will give you a good idea on what you’re going to take in the school year, and will give you a slight head start.

find what works for you.    

- before you go back to school, make sure to test out  a couple of different studying techniques, note taking techniques, etc. and find the ones that help you retain information better.

clean up.

that includes your room, your study space and your mental space.

get rid of everything you don’t need and organize everything you do. it will help with stress and concentration.

links to check out! 

a nice little pep talk + tips

more tips!

26 reminders for back to school

affordable school supplies

back to school essentials

T I M E  M A N A G E M E N T 

plan everything.

and i do mean everything! 

- always have your schedule at hand’s reach.

- invest in a good planner, bullet journal, agenda, whatever

- and write everything down.  

prioritize

figure what things are more important than others and plan accordingly.

- list all the things you have to do and sort them according to their importance and urgency.

do not overextend yourself.

pushing yourself every now and then is fine but don’t over do it to the point where you can’t do something you enjoy like drawing or reading. it will only increase your stress levels and make your mental state worse. 

some links!

the dummies’ guide to time management

time management for students

time management for college students

time management strategies

S T R E S S  R E L I E F

stress during the school year is inevitable, and we may come across it more than once. it happens to everyone and you will get through it. don’t worry about it!

identify the cause.

think about what’s making you stressed and figure out why it’s stressing you out. think about the possible resolutions to your problem. and fix it. it’s okay if it takes time. don’t lose hope!

practice self care.

drink water. take a shower. meditate. make a smoothie. exercise. watch funny videos. do whatever makes you feel better.

now get to work.

it’s time to pick yourself back up and get right back to work. motivate yourself to to do better. and remember: you should never feel guilty for being stressed, your mental health is important and shouldn’t be taken for granted.

helpful links!

52 stress reducers

a stess relief guide

a stress masterpost

a ted talk on stress

S T U D Y I N G

 ok so i’m going to admit that i don’t really have any original tips when it comes to studying, and so instead of trying to pretend like i have any study tips i’m going to link some really cool posts with a v wide variety of studying/note taking tips, etc.

how to start studying

some study moods (v cool)

tips for paying attention in class

avoiding burnout

a note taking method

a post about flashcards

distraction-free studying

study tips

no bs study guide

annotating effectively 

R A N D O M  T I P S

- sleep is important!! so get plenty of it

- always carry a water bottle around, dehydration is not fun

- be nice to everyone. smile at them. the energy that you release into the world will return back to you. so have good vibes :)

- don’t skip breakfast, lunch or dinner

- always keep emergency money on hand, you never know when you might need it

- no one will notice that pimple on your face, and no one will care

- whenever you’re feeling down, dance around your room and have fun with it. you will feel so much better

- if you can, get some work done at school during free lessons, or on the bus. so when you get home you can study or relax

- treat your body well and eat your fruits and veggies, drink a sufficient amount of water everyday, and sneak in some exercise every now and then

- put on a face mask while you’re studying, so you can multitask and get better skin while you’re working. 

- don’t neglect making your bed or cleaning up your study space

- you are not obligated to hang out with people u don’t feel comfortable with, even if you’ve known them for a long time

- your mental health comes first

- don’t get sucked into the world of social media too much. personally, i find it very time consuming and energy-draining, so i try to minimize the amount of hours i spend on my phone.

- have fun at school. make some memories. and don’t get into too much trouble ;)

R A N D O M  L I N K S

dealing with boring classes

how to build a study space

a habit tracker printable

school cheat sheet

self care cheat sheet

waking up late

how to overcome failure

a guide to power points

cool study snacks

balancing athletics and academics 

i hope you find this helpful! i love you and good luck at school!!  ٩(ˊᗜˋ*)و

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Back to school guide!

Organisation

how to set up a bullet journal

setting up a digital bullet journal

mossery co planner review

planner brand recommendations

bullet journal spread ideas

bullet journal decoration hacks

whats in my bag

my favourite stationery

back to school basic supplies

how to improve your handwriting

balancing study and work

2017 monthly planner printables

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

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 set up a studygram

dealing with competitive people

how to bounce back from ‘failure’

Studying

applications for students

how to take effective class or lecture notes

how to take notes from a textbook

studying printable pack 

my note-taking method

my notebook system

how to write faster

how I organise my binders

good habits to implement

how to study (my method)

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 annotate a book/novel/etc

how to get ahead in school

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

apps to write without distraction

Self Care

how to improve your sleep schedule

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

ways to use empty notebooks

how to be more sociable

Printables

weekly study schedule

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

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

week at a glance

organic chemistry printable

100 days of productivity tracker

literary techniques 

my Etsy shop (lots more printables! use ‘student10′ for 10% off any purchase)

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I’m so in love with the muji 0.38 gel pen *^* I have been using it for everything lately xD

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06.29.17 // the academic year is over, and since i’m about to start using a new bullet journal, i thought i’d share my last one. here’s a snapshot of my favorite spreads this year.

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2-04-2016 // 2:22pm Summarised Marketing notes on strategic planning! :^) I may have summarised things a little too much.. but rest assured I have made more in-depth notes~

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To me, August is all about stars. I love watching the night sky far away from the light pollution at my aunt’s summer cottage, wishing upon stars when the Perseid meteor shower occurs, and trying to recognize the constellations, but only finding the “Big Dipper” :D. Redrawing the star map was crazy, but hey, I’ve learned something and I kinda like the result :D (although it’s definitely not accurate). Make sure to look at the summer night sky, it’s marvelous! 🌠

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16/8/17- august week 3

this week’s yellow spread ft. my favorite mustard sweater 💛

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june 25, 2017 - accumulated

#ssn june challenge: week 2, day 7 (free day)

i decided to end this challenge with a moodboard compilation of my most favorite “minimalist” studyblr photos that i’ve posted during my time here in the community so far (almost 3 months)! it’s been quite a journey, and i’m very proud of these photos and the progress that i’ve made. check out the original posts here:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

keep on keepin’ on! (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:・ﾟ✧

currently listening to: “moments” - giraffage (bohkeh remix)

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《04072017 • End of June x Start of July Weekly Spread • 🎧 : As If It’s Your Last - Blackpink》

Close ups of last week’s spread ☁

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Last week’s spread, inspired by paperkumaco stickers on etsy

IG | studyrella

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Peachy spread for 4th of july week. Currently really feeling the Newsies and Bombshell (Smash) scores.

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06.29.17 // the academic year is over, and since i’m about to start using a new bullet journal, i thought i’d share my last one. here’s a snapshot of my favorite spreads this year.