#mattstudies

[mattstudies]

after almost a year, i finally finished capturing the four seasons from my window🌿

19/06/2021

i’ve finished my first year medical exams and i’m not sure how they went but that’s my first year done! this year has gone by so quick and in a few months i’ll be entering my second year. good luck to everyone with upcoming exams!

[proilegln]

4 ANTI-PROCRASTINATION TIPS

Countdown Rule: Count down from 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, and on 1 force yourself to work. And no, you can’t stretch the countdown forever.

3 Minute Rule: Start working on the Thing for three minutes, which is barely the amount of time it takes to brush your teeth, and if by the end of it you still HATE YOUR LIFE then see what’s wrong. The hardest part is getting started- if you’re still struggling once you start, your problem isn’t procrastination.

The Absolutely Nothing Technique (TANT): if you’re scrolling on YouTube or whatever and procrastinating, stop and stare at the ceiling. Do absolutely nothing. Don’t pick up your phone, don’t sleep, don’t do anything but stare. Eventually you’ll realize how stupid this is and how you might as well work. verb: tanting ;)

Clean Your Room: similar to the previous one and very self-explanatory. Clean your room- if you don’t like doing it, eventually you’ll realize you’d rather just sit down and work. You’ll get a bit of your space clean as well!

Let me know if you want other posts similar to this! Like how to stay focused during studying or study motivation tips or apps for study help.

[studyemic]

21.07.2021 (95/100 Days of Productivity) 

Tis the season to reread books that were loved years ago. 

[a-string-of-coloured-beads]

If I can only stress one piece of advice, it's: DO YOUR NOTES AT THE END OF A TOPIC! I didn't do that for the first term of the year (despite half my teachers advising me to), and it took me ages to catch up on everything. So incorporate it into your revision, and whether you type them, handwrite them, or anything else, just do them!

If you're starting the GCSE course this year and want to chat about it, my inbox is always open and you can send me a message if you want! <3

Transcript under the cut!

Slide 1:

For all the new year 10s!

Top tips for starting the GCSE course, staying on top of things, and staying happy in this crazy time!

Slide 2: Basics

All the easy things you can do to help future you!

Everyday:

If you don't understand something from your lesson - ask your teacher!

DO YOUR HOMEWORK!

Look over your notes for lessons (my teachers were always fans of surprise quizzes and you want to be prepared)

At the end of a unit:

Make flashcards (you can use them at end of year exams and actual GCSEs)

Make ALL your notes for that unit - never leave some of them for 'later'!

Practice, practice, practice - your teachers can give you practice questions, and there are loads online

End of year exams:

Make checklists of everything the exam is on, and check each topic off when you understand it.

Make a revision timetable, and be honest with how much you can humanly do.

Stay calm, and chat with your friends - they're also probably feeling nervous!

Slide 3: Staying Organised

Write down your assignments! Half the time, the reason I was rushing to complete a piece of homework was because I hadn't written down the assignment details properly. If your school gives you a planner, use it! Write down the assignment, date due, and the details of what you actually have to do.

Have designated folders/books/binders for each subject. For me, I wasn't going to go out and buy ten different ringbinders, so I have one for sciences, one for English, French, and Drama - you get the point. Just make it so you know where all your notes go.

Empty your bag! This might sound unnecessary, but clean out your bag! By the end of the week, I have pens, sheets, and forms I need to fill, in all cluttering up the bottom of my bag, and it makes it so easy for things to get lost. So clean it out!

Slide 4: Apps + Websites I've used

Adapt - Makes a revision timetable and reminds you topics to look over each day!

Voice Recorder - I record myself speaking in French so that I can listen back and improve my accent.

Quizlet - I think most people know about this one - flashcards galore!

Physics and Maths Tutor - Literally a lifesaver. Notes, practice questions, flashcards, exam questions - and for so many subjects!

Save My Exams - Practice questions and notes! You have to pay for some of them, but I only use the free resources and they're great!

Slide 5: Final Tips (Almost There!)

Remember, this is the first time you've studied in this capacity - you might not have done certain subjects before, and there are certainly a lot of new things to get used to, so it's okay to take some time to adjust.

Bearing that in mind, it's really not as bad as you think it'll be, and there's no need to be too nervous! Just work hard, and try and enjoy what you're learning - you may be working towards the exams, but you can still take an interest in what you're studying!

[mid-afternoon-studies]

✧･ﾟ: * welcome to my blog! *:･ﾟ✧

updated 19/8/22

youtube: mid-afternoon-studies / instagram: mid.afternoon.studies

⬇️ get to know me

name: you can call me ‘mid’ like the first bit of my blog :d

pronouns: she/her

current study: Natural Sciences (biochemistry) at the University of Cambridge

previous study: did A levels in 2022 - bio, chem, maths, physics, further maths (AS), EPQ (A*A*A*AAA)

languages: english, japanese, chinese (currently studying HSK6). intermediate spanish

favourite music:

massive radiohead fan!!!

i also enjoy the smiths, joy division, pink floyd

japanese songs- i like TK, king gnu :)

my hobbies: (my dms are always open!)

drawing

drinking tea 🍵

calligraphy - english, and giving a go at japanese calligraphy

reading manga and watch a bit of anime

guitar

penpalling

my favourite blogs!

@chazza-studies-alevels @adelinestudiess @milkie-studies @peachblossomstudy @s3lunelog @studycandi @minimalistmedic @stargazingjellyfish @clinquant-afternoon @mattstudies @thatstudyblr-on-tea @studyartsy @captainofstudies

(i’ve probably left some out)

[studyingchemeng]

17 questions for 17 people!

Thank you @mohtivations @somuchtostudysolittletime @abbotandcrinkle @randomstudyblr ​ @bubble-tea-studies and @gammastudies so much for tagging me and so sorry for taking so long to answer I was taking a break at that time.

nickname: Nicole

zodiac: cancer

height: 1.75 m

hogwarts house: slytherin/ravenclaw, my personality is more slytherin but I think I got ravenclaw in every quiz I have done

last thing I googled: 1917 movie ( 9/10 btw I really liked it)

song stuck in my head:  drivers license by olivia rodrigo

number of followers: 1,933

amount of sleep: 7-8 h 

lucky number: don’t have one

dream job: idk something to do with chemjcal engineering hopefully

wearing: random pjs and fuzzy socks

favorite song: 505 by arctic monkeys

favorite instrument: I play the violin but I love the piano so much more

aesthetic: tbh I am all over the place, I aspire to have a vintagy, dark academia aesthetic but right now I stic to minimalist, clean and simple,maybe some jewel tones

favorite author:  Agatha Christie and Jane Austen

favorite animal noise: lion roar

random: I love baking

Tgging (no pressure): @chemistry-and-cupcakes​ @docbrownstudies @mattstudies @ecosystemic @academilktea @applecideraimlessness @studytyri @leaking-quill @spacedusts @tiredliteraturestudent @aloalochaos @mystudydiary-blog @stxdyr @dharshika17 @studyemii @bloomingtrans @joisstudying

[sunsets-and-coffeestains]

hi! welcome to the studyblr community! i joined for the same reason thinking that romanticising studying would help and it did! (i’m @mattstudies btw—this is just my main blog). good luck!!

Hii!! And thank you so much :)

Romanticising studying is a good way to enjoy it haha. Studying shouldn't become stressful, it should be something you enjoy and want to do. Also, I just followed you on your side blog. Your drawings are so cute 🥺💜.

[princess-turandot]

Language enthusiasts on YouTube

Hey! So as of lately I’ve been finding really interesting channels run by lovely people and I can’t wait for you to meet them too!

Ophelia Vert

She’s super super super super nice and smart and enthusiastic about everything she does. She’s learning Russian, Spanish and Swedish, among other languages. She speaks French really well and is just lovely.

During this month she is uploading a new video every day. Lots of new material for the langblr community :)

Abigail and Matt from PolyglotProgress

Abigail and Matt are on tumblr together as @polyglotprogress

Abigail: @im-studying-oh

Matt: @mattstudying

They study multiple languages each and they have this #Add1Challenge where they try to learn a new language in 90 days? (Correct me if I’m wrong!!) Their channel is just great.

Ginger James

Sooo, I discovered James’ channel just a couple of days ago and he’s really nice and funny xD He’s also learning Russian.

Maria Athena

Well, I think we all know her. :) She’s awesome. She’s @polysprachig on tumblr.

That’s it for now! Please reblog if you want, so that these people get more exposure, they’re worth it :)

[polyglotprogress-old]

Just want to remind everyone that Matt and I have personal studyblr/langblr tumblr accounts! Even when we aren't posting on this blog you can usually find some posts from us there, and on our Instagram (@polyglotprogress) Matt- @mattstudying Abigail- @im-studying-oh

[mattstudies]

i love all forms of journaling! i’ve got so many for different things but my junk journal is one of the best

[mattstudies]

09/02/21

yesterday and today were my first productive days in months. yesterday i did twelve lectures and today i did today’s lectures as well as some extra work on a write up. i’m gonna try finish the write up today and maybe even start tomorrow’s work!

[mattstudies]

nov 24 2020: 15/100 days of productivity

today i watched and took notes on 5 online lectures which i didn’t even finish until around 7pm because i was food shopping in the morning. i love live streaming study sessions but i wish i had more of a platform to do it on since my tiktok isn’t really related to studying. either way, it helps me study whether people watch or not.

[mattstudies]

nov 15 2020: 6/100 days of productivity

today was a tough mental health day but i tried to study with a couple friends on zoom. after about an hour my focus was gone again so i continued with my BSL course for about half an hour because i’ve been forgetting to practice lately.

[mattstudies]

dec 2 2020: 23/100 days of productivity

today i studied for a few hours for my exam on friday and also made some weird coffee art (i know it’s ugly but it’s intentionally flawed/messy). i also attended a wellbeing workshop because my mental health advisor has been suggesting that i attend one and it motivated me a little :)

[mattstudies]

i can never believe how beautiful the clouds are.

20/07/2021

i've been having trouble waking up in the morning and i want to fix that. i meditate for 30 minutes every day, but this is usually at night and i'd like to implement a morning meditation into my routine. first things first: how do i get myself to wake up earlier without feeling exhausted?

[mattstudies]

nov 18 2020: 9/100 days of productivity

i went for a run this morning for the first time in months! then in the afternoon i finished making quizlet flash cards for week 1 of my course (out of 6—it doesn’t sound like much but we have 6 lectures a day so it took a while to go over them all and make flash cards). tomorrow’s a busy day with hospital placements but hopefully i’ll have some time to go over them and maybe start week 2!