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Good Morning Everyone! We have some good news 😃. Due to a spike in donations and volunteers, we are giving out a coupon for $2 off a cozy crate! The code doesn't last long. And there's a limit on how many times it can be used. So make sure you get those orders in ASAP! Thank you to all of our wonderful donators and supporters. We appreciate each and everyone of you 💙. (at University of Georgia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGZ2zVhFUEP/?igshid=1scgnfg2lprp5

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Throwback to our workshop "Plan With Me" #precorona . We taught students how to make their own study plans and how to organize their school activities. It was a blast and we miss seeing you all in person! For now, stay tuned for online events and meetings ! - - - - - - #school #study #university #college #community #athens #covington #corona #bujo #planner #highschool #studentlife https://www.instagram.com/p/CGXaogfFF9p/?igshid=dvmieuu0a87k

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So excited! Our supplies were just shipped in and orders will be assembled soon! Shop our fall fundraiser by clicking the link in our bio. 100% of the proceeds go towards helping low-income children and families with educational support, personal development, and food security. - - - - - - - - - #study #stuyblr #nonprofit #foodpantry #tutorial #tutor #college #university #school #teen #highschool #covid19 #corona #coronavirus #launch #food #halloween #cozy (at Athens, Georgia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGLLi6CFHdP/?igshid=kn7wp59ontju

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Fall is coming! And with that is the start of the school year. We know that with the state of the world these days, keeping up with your studies can be a challenge. That's why we're offering our home work assistance program COMPLETELY FREE for fall semester. This offer won't last long and there are limited spots available. So be the first to sign up! Our website link is in our bio. See you there! - - - - #study #college #student #studygram #flatlayphotography #autumn #fall #backtoschool #studyblr #stationary #free #tutor #homework #math #science #exams #collegeprep (at Athens, Georgia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFAA-Salk7Y/?igshid=1pl0eybuirt8r

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ThinkBox Online is a web based tutoring service committed to providing affordable educational assistance to those who need it. We serve students in grades 6-12 in all core subjects. - We specialize in: •Small group tutorial •Private tutoring •Essay consultations •On-demand homework help - All of our plans were created to be fully accessible to all students and all families. Scholarships for low-income families are provided. - #tutor #privatetutor #study #studyblr #lowincome #education #studygram #math #science #academics #collegeprep #student #teachers #college #onlinetutor #onlinelearning #covid #homeworkhelp #university #stem #homework #parents #distancelearning #online #kids #mathtutoring #collegeadmissions #sat #exams #parenting https://www.instagram.com/p/CE39IAylCvg/?igshid=4o61j8l145rs

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literally trying is never a bad thing!! worried about failure? at least you put yourself out there! don’t think you’re good enough? you may be surprised! literally please consistently always take initiative, chase and conquer your dreams, take that chance

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i guess what ppl dont tell u about college is that is a very lonesome period of ur life. and that doesnt mean like u wont have lots of friends or u wont party or whatever but ur going to spend so much time alone. like cooking by yourself and studying n homework and driving and going to classes like……… its just you sometimes. and the trick is to use that time by yourself to relax and understand YOU better and iron out your own wants n wishes instead of wallowing

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My professor talked about how women aren’t used to asking for things in the work place, such as raises, because we’re conditioned to downplay our achievements and hold off on asserting our value. She discussed how, even now at this stage in her career (a published doctrate), she shakes when she askes to be considered for a raise and about the first time she was really successful at getting one. After class I asked her what she asked her boss and she winked at me, took me to her office, and asked me to take notes.

She said she practiced this technique like 5 times in her office before she requested a meeting with her boss. I’m gonna share it with you guys because I really loved it.

You start off by thanking your employer for their support (whatever that means in the context of your work environment). You then say that you would like to take some time to discuss next year’s salary. You say, allow me to refresh your memory regarding some of my accomplishments or contributions from the past year, and you present a written summary of all that you’ve done. You close by saying, I hope that next year’s salary reflects this list of contributions and you thank them for their time and see yourself out.

I just loved how she made it seem so much less daunting of a task. She said not to underestimate your achievements as women have a tendency underreporting what they’ve done.

The fact that she shared this with me really meant a lot as well as women really need to be there to empower each other and help guide each other towards success. So if you end up using this, let me know! I want to see how it works for you ^_^.

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some back to school tips

since i’m going back to school in september (my final year of high school!!!) here are some Tips™ that make my life a little easier! 

SLEEP. I know, everyone says that. BUT. There’s nothing worse than going to school after less than 7 hours of sleep for me. I’m that person who will faint if they don’t get enough sleep so I treat it very seriously. Remember to sleep! 

BE KIND. It’s easy to fall into indifference. Be kind to your classmates. Treat yourself well. Even little things will influence your mood and help the day pass quickly. 

RESPECT SCHOOL EMPLOYEES. Teachers notice when someone is polite and doesn’t disturb them. Maintaining a good relationship with a teacher might help you a lot during the school year! It helped me get a better final grade in Physics. The teacher told me that my behavior in class influenced my grade (for the better!). The same goes for other people working at school. Those who clean the halls or make your lunch are extremely important - and they’re people, too. Saying hello to them isn’t that difficult. 

ENJOY THE WEATHER. Back to school season also happens to be the nicest season of all (imo) - AUTUMN! Think of a way to enjoy the sun and all those little things autumn brings to our lives: pumpkins, colorful leaves, perfect coffee weather… Try studying outside or go on a walk, if you can. Visit a local library. Studying by a window also works well!

BE YOURSELF. Is it the most boring advice in the world? Some may say so. But, entering my final year of high school, I’m so glad I’ve listened. School is definitely the time to figure yourself out and try new things! But don’t change everything in yourself just to impress someone. You are a human being. You are not made for consumption. 

EXIST OUTSIDE OF STUDYING. It’s something I had a problem with for quite a long time. I think it’s especially relevant in the studyblr community, where we post pretty pictures, talk about our progress and generally focus on our studies. And there’s nothing wrong with that! But make sure you have a hobby not connected to studying. It can be anything you want! It will help you find joy in life. 

CREATE THINGS. You don’t have to be good at it. Do it for your own enjoyment, or for the therapeutic feeling. Journal, write poetry, doodle, arrange flowers… There are so many things you can do and the feeling of having created something is incredible. I made a weird mini flower vase shaped like a flower. Is it Art™? No, but I’m happy about it. 

EAT. Your body is using a lot of energy for studying, absorbing knowledge, growing… Food is your body’s fuel. Without it, you will start having health problems. Make sure you’re nourished and hydrated! 

and some little study tips too! 

TRY STUDYING WITH OTHERS. Especially if you haven’t before. It may not be your cup of tea… but it might as well be! 

USE YOUR KNOWLEDGE. “Well, Felix, how will that help me with studying?” I know. It sounds obvious. But it works! Try finding uses of what you’ve learned in your everyday life. For example, I use my literature knowledge when I talk about movies with my friends.

FIND WHAT’S RIGHT FOR YOU. Colorful, aesthetic notes? Amazing. Flashcards? Great. Typing up your notes in comic sans? Cool! If a study method works for you, use it. 

IF YOU DON’T ENJOY IT, SURVIVE IT. It’s best for us to find something interesting in every class. But sometimes it just… doesn’t happen. If it’s an insufferable elective, you can drop it! No shame in that! But if it’s a class you have to take, do your best to survive it. Find a way to motivate yourself - maybe sit with a classmate who you like? Doodle things the teacher talks about? Play a game of how many times they say [chosen word]? Try not to hate the class and you’ll get through it!

USE THE REWARD SYSTEM SMARTLY. It’s really good to reward yourself for hard work. And it’s motivating! But don’t go overboard with it. Don’t say “I cannot watch this series until I get an A.” or “I won’t do a SPA day until I learn everything for the test.” You’re human. You deserve to relax. Self-care shouldn’t be conditional.

that would be it for now, everyone! i hope you’ll have (or are already having) a great school year! feel free to add any tips you have and enjoy your day! (and reminder to get a glass of water now!) 

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yooo how do u email a prof for a recommendation letter?

Hi Professor!

I am in the process of applying to ____ and they require letters of rec. I sincerely enjoyed your classes, and felt that they gave me a particularly good chance to display my strengths, such as ____ [class participation, writing, etc.] and would love for you to write me a letter, if you’d be willing. The due date is ____, and I can send you further instructions for submission later if you accept.

Attached to this email is ____, the piece of work I did in your class which best showcases my abilities, as well as my current CV [or resume]. If you agree to write me a letter, soon I will also send you drafts of my ____ [statement of purpose, personal statement, application essays, other relevant material] for my application to aid in your writing. I am also happy to meet in person to discuss this with you.

I want to stress that this application is quite competitive, so if you feel you will not be able to write me a strong letter then I completely understand - but please let me know. Thank you so much for your time!

Sincerely, ____

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a few notes:

- you should have all your relevant materials (app essays, etc.) sent to them *at least* a month in advance to give them ample time to write the letter

- thus, your initial email asking them if they’d be willing to write a letter for you should be sent *over* a month in advance. professors are busy

- if you are applying for a really prestigious position/scholarship/fellowship, or grad school, it’s best to have at least a majority of your letter writers be professors (rather than adjuncts or post docs). ideally you’d want them to be full/tenured professors. in lots of cases, especially academic ones, *who* writes your letter matters - not just *what’s in* your letter

- the reason you send them the piece of work you did in their class that you are most proud of is to remind them of your abilities as a student and the quality of the work you produced for them. they have lots of students. sometimes they need a bit of help jogging their memory of exactly what you did in their class.

- the reason you send them your other application materials (personal statement, statement of purpose, CV) is so that they have information to draw from when writing your letter. they know what you’re passionate about, what you hope to do in the future, other experience you have, and can use this information when writing your letter

- on a similar note, this is also why you’d want to list the strengths you displayed in their class

- basically, you want to give them as much information as you can about your strengths, goals, and intentions - give them prompts they can use to write your letter

- the bit at the end about asking for a “strong letter” is important because some professors can only write you mediocre letters (e.g. “this student was always on time to class and gave their undivided attention during lecture” - what does this tell admission committees? well, it tells them that the professor has nothing positive to say about your *academic* abilities and so they’re resorting to other strengths. it’s a polite way of saying “this student was okay, but not spectacular in any notable way”. big red flag for admissions committees.) if all you’re going to get is a mediocre letter, you might as well not get a letter at all

- if the professor you ask accepts, then be sure to send them polite reminders as the date approaches. (i usually send a reminder at the 1-month-till-due-date mark when i send the other application materials, and then again at the 2 week and 1 week marks, and, if necessary, every day after the final 3 days leading up to the due date

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i know this was a lot, but i remember being in your shoes and being completely lost when it came to applying for stuff so i know how daunting it can be. i figured i’d just throw all this information at you to be of as much help as possible.

for reference, i’ve applied to graduate programs, fellowships, and scholarships. i have been accepted into several of the top 10 graduate programs in my area, as well as received multiple scholarships and a fellowship, and received honorable mentions for some of the most competitive fellowships in the US. i have also worked with the admissions committee at my graduate program to organize multiple informational events for those interested in applying to graduate school and, in the process, have learned a lot about what makes a strong application.

so while you should absolutely take my advice with a grain of salt (different circumstances call for different standards), i do have quite a bit of experience with applications and what makes a strong letter of rec.

i hope this helped! best of luck with whatever you’re applying for :)

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Things we don’t do in 2019

Cry over trash friends

Beg anyone

Not see our worth

Chase

Measure mental health progress on a linear scale

Hate ourselves

Put our lives on hold out of fear

Shy away from doing things alone

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make a mini-fold zine to keep with you when you need it most <3

Love from the sad ghost club

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Hej!

Swedish notes :)

I know the constellation divider is not the prettiest I've seen hahaha xD sorry

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always shocked that people are like "aah i have no one who wants to see this movie with me so i guess i'm not seeing it :/" like may i change your life with 3 simple steps: 1. go to the cinema 2. buy a ticket 3. see the movie

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💫 Studying statistics vocabulary in german 💫

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what you went through doesn't define who you are

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