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hey ive been gone for ages so i need some new active blogs to follow

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Day 4 out of 100 Days of Productivity //

I’m sorry for missing yesterday’s post! I promise I was actually being productive, but there was nothing to take a picture of: my day was mostly calling companies that have ghosted my job applications...

Right now I’m on that Stuvia notes sale grind before the start of the uni year! I’m mostly focusing on AP US History, because I know that’s in super high demand for lots of high school juniors and seniors ✨

••••••••••••••• | my socials! | ••••••••••••••

Instagram // @_janeavery

Stuvia (my notes!) // @janeavery00

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Day 3 out of 100 Days of Productivity //

Credit to @themathsstudent for creating this tag! ✨

I’ve had a much better day today than I had yesterday, but I haven’t got around to doing much because of the Cricket World Cup final. I woke up super early to watch it, and tonight we celebrate because England won a World Cup for the first time in my lifetime!🙌

Now on to the Men’s European Championship in 2020 all across Europe, and the Women’s European Championship in 2021 (where England have the home advantage!) #BeReady

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realistic tips for uni students

i’ve seen many tips for university students fly around here and i’ve noticed that some of them are either unrealistic or not necessary at all (take it from someone who has been studying 3 years already) so here are some real tips to help you

BUY. A. BACKPACK. i’ve made the same mistake and my back is in s h a m b l e s. and honestly, you don’t need an expensive one, but be sure to check if your backpack has a laptop compartment in case you bring a  laptop a to class. i know it looks unflattering as hell but trust me your back will thank you for it.

You don’t need expensive stationary. any pen or notebook will do but make sure you bring enough pens to classes, exams, etc because you don’t want to sit there panicking because your pen gave out.

on the topic of stationary ALWAYS KEEP A NOTEBOOK IN YOUR BAG what if your laptop dies? what if you want to make a reminder to yourself that you will forget about 5 minutes later? just keep a small notebook in your backpack in case you need it.

Always bring food and water! i’m particularly bad at this, not gonna lie, but especially when it’s summer and hot as hell this tip is incredibly important or you will most likely feel awful. i’m not a big breakfast eater myself because i get stomach issues from it but i make sure to bring something for either on my way to class, just before class, or during the break you might have in class. 

For those of you who menstruate: keep tampons/pads in your bag. you’re friends will thank you for it as well!

Moving on from backpack arrangements: pro-tip you don’t have to be bff’s with you teachers, especially not in your first year. later when you’re writing your dissertation, it’s can be helpful, but honestly they most likely won’t remember you in your first year and they will also most likely not grade your papers/tests either so no need to suck up

on the topic of teacher: you don’t have to attend every single office hour. if you have a question, please go, but otherwise you’re wasting your damn time

wait until your first lecture/seminar before buying books your professor will most likely say please buy this or this is optional. don’t waste money!

read the damn syllabus not just so that you know what to do before class, but also so that you know what to do in case you fall ill and what the attendance expectancy is (some professors have a 80% attendance or you will fail and others don’t give a shit)

don’t sign up for 9 am classes you won’t go okay? it seems fun at the beginning but you’re gonna end up dreading that class even though it would’ve been interesting if you were awake enough to take it in

procrastination is normal everybody does it and guess what? YOU DON’T NEED TO GET ALL A’S!!!! strive for it? great! but work yourself until you’re crying from the stress and thinking about dropping out because you can’t handle it? not so great!

mental health is more important than that 4.0 GPA speaks for itself but also if there is something going on please talk to your student advisor or tutor! you can better warn them in advance than try to build a case after you flunked that assignment/exam

try to make friends honestly it will make your uni experience so much nicer. and i get social anxiety, but at least try to get on friendly terms with people so you have notes when you’re sick, a partner when there is group work to be done, and just a friendly face when it’s all too much!

wear comfortable clothes yes i get the need to look cute but honestly when you’re freezing in your lecture hall because you wanted to wear that one top, you’re gonna be mad at yourself. also bring a jacket/scarf to put over yourself when you know a lecture hall/classroom is cold as hell it helps, trust me.

have fun sounds cliche but sign up for that one class that has absolutely nothing to do with your major but it looks fun, go out partying with your new buddies and stay up later than you should, it’s okay. nobody is all study all the time and you get to enjoy yourself. just find something fun in everything you learn even if you f-ing despise that one course because it will help you get through these years!

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Yay! Hopefully you get to call that campus your home! Good luck with the application process❤️

Yesterday was so amazing! The only negative I could possibly think to say was that it was a little too hot for my liking. Other than that, everything else was terrific! Getting to walk around my dream school was almost unreal; I would absolutely love calling this campus my home once I graduate!

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11.7.19 || ✍️ Handwriting Tag

Finally decided to do this tag. I added Greek letters and some maths symbols that I use a lot, you've probably seen them in my notes.

Tag me if you try this, I'd love to see. Tag someone in the comments that you want to see try this

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No one is instantly a perfect student. It’s well known that ‘’perfect’’ studying requires some practice. Fortunately, there is a bunch of information available on this topic on the internet. In this way everyone can become a professional student.

1. Choosing the right study spot

Create a study space

Desk organisation

Study music (x) (x) (x)

Remove distractions

Study space guide

2. Being well equipped 

Studyblr on a budget

Organizing systems

How to stationery smart

Save money on stationery

School supplies shopping

Study apps everyone needs to use

Things you need in high school

Things that are useful in college

DIY school supplies

3. Getting focused

How to concentrate

Useful apps for focus

How to focus when a thousand things happen at the same time

Tips on staying focused

Academic goals

Getting started

4. Improve your handwriting

Handwriting goals 

Improve your handwriting (1) (2) (3)

Fake calligraphy

How to calligraphy

Some banners

Some fonts to try out

5. Taking useful notes

Cornell notes

Outline notes

Alternative to flashcards

Taking notes in class

Or during a lecture

Mindmaps

Highlighting

Typing your notes

Flashcards

Feymann’s technique

Colour coding

Sticky notes

Annotating

Decorate your notes

2 notebook method

Taking notes efficiently

6. Creating an efficient study routine in your life

How to create a study habit

Public transport productivity

Prevent the curve of forgetting

Make the most of your day

Study snacks

Succeed at school

Effective studying

Improve memory

Last minute studying

10 best study habits

After school routine

7. Planning your studies

Scheduling studying masterpost

Promodoro method

Plan during your study breaks

Bullet journalling

Plan for multiple tests using a calendar

Use printables

Use your productivity wisely

Be more productive with a planner

7 ways to better organise your study time

8. Study strategies

Types of learners + strategies

Study skills for test taking 

Study strategies masterpost

SQ3R reading method

Tips for effectively studying

Finding your perfect study method

How to memorise

Studying in a group

Study from textbooks

Quizing yourself

Secrets of a straigt A - student

My other masterposts

Scheduling studying

Acing vocab lists

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social media reminder spreads ✨

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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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Day 2 out of 100 days of Productivity //

I’m not going to lie, today has been one of the worst days I’ve had for a long time. All in all, I don’t know how I’m going to pay for university and I’m scared for the future. Any advice on that matter of paying for uni would be greatly appreciated.

All of that aside...

I decided to re-write some of my AP U.S. History notes from last year to make them neater, so I can put them on Stuvia! I got so much nostalgia looking through them again.

My Stuvia is @janeavery00 so if you’re ever in need of notes go check it out :) I took a huge variety of classes in high school (and a whole lot more in university too), so there’s a lot over there! ❤️

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Fingers crossed for your dream uni’s decision next Tuesday! I was in the same boat last December❤️ Hoping for the best for you!

hey friends, long time no see, tell me how your life is going pls!!

Well about me, recently I’ve retaken my finals, I was accepted to uni. Im pretty glad of it but I wait for my dream uni’s decision (next Tuesday) so pls keep your fingers crossed! These months are so unforgettable for me, Im excited 24/7, Im gonna move to another city soon, I do my driving license, I can’t wait new part of my life!! Recently I’ve also started learning Spanish on my own, but unfortunately I had to quit it, it was too challenging to me, I decided to come back to learning German, I wanna achieve higher and higher levels. I also wanna be present here - in the studyblr society. I dont swear I will deal with it, but for sure I will try. I wanna share my everyday life, not only studying (but no doubt its such a huge part of my life). I wanna just live my best life and be the best version of myself. Sweethearts I hope you everyting is fine in your life, I hope you enjoy your holiday and have so great time. See you soon, love y'all! BTW: thanks for 3k followers, youre incredible!!

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How I Deal with Stress

I can get quite stressed when it’s about school or something really important to me. And probably most of you get stressed too. It’s completely normal and it shows that you care about what you’re doing.��

I usually get stressed when I have loads of things to do or when I have a big project like a final assignment, so here are the things that help me deal with my stress. 

For the first situation what usually works for me is planning. Planning helps me make sure I have time for everything and even if I don’t end up following that schedule exactly, it calms me down. What I usually do is, first, in my calendar (I use Google Calendar so that I can access it from my phone and my laptop), set up the due dates or deadlines for the different assignments I have.

Then, on my bullet journal (you can also use a random piece of paper for this) I write down all of the things I have to do (I usually do it on my weekly to-do list). I do this so that I can see in one place all of the tasks I need to finish. Also, by doing this, I can have an idea of when I’m going to do each thing so that I have enough time for everything. 

I also have a daily to-do list, but I like setting this up on the same day. Remember to not overload your day with tasks! You only have so much time and it’s impossible for you to do every single thing, and that’s okay. As long as you organize and don’t waste your time, you will be fine, so don’t worry! I really struggle with this though, for some reason I think I’m Wonder Woman or something and I write down on my to-do list 100 tasks and I only end up doing like 3 or 4. Not good, because then I feel like crap for not doing what I wanted to do. 

For when I have a big project to do that it’s due in like a month, I usually get stressed because I’m scared I’m going to procrastinate and do everything the last week. I also get scared to do it really early because what if the teachers gives some advice during the month? (My science teacher did this EVERY TIME we had a project and literally a day before the due date he would tell us something really important like “oh, by the way, you need to type it”. Like, seriously?! I already did the whole thing). 

So, what I do is planning, yes, again. Planning calms me down, okay? Sometimes I give the project its own calendar on my bullet journal. For example, I did this for final exams: (I know it’s technically not a project but it’s one of the most recent things I did)

I basically just write down the deadline there and then I write down when I’m going to work on it and what I’m going to do each day.

To do that, first, I write down all the tasks regarding the project. Like, every single task. Even the least important thing. This is so that I have an idea of how much work I have to do. I sometimes categorize the tasks, for example: 

And the list can be even longer. Basically, it’s important that you know all the tasks you need to complete to do your project. 

In the calendar, if the list of tasks is too long, I don’t specify what tasks I’m going to do each day, I just put that the x week or x number of days I’m going to work on x category. 

So, basically planning is the solution to everything, at least in my case (lol). But it truly makes me feel like I have everything under control, which is, most of the time, not true, but you know, fake it ‘til you make it ;).

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Tumblr Resources to Get You Through the School Year!

Hi guys!! Thank you all so much for your support!!! Happy 250 (EDIT: I SPENT A DAY ON THIS AND NOW IM PAST 300) and hope you all have a great start to the month! The community is more welcoming with all of you - I haven’t faced negativity from anyone at all. None of these are my posts - but they’ve helped me out a lot. With that said - let’s get started:

For bujos/planners:

This is one of my side blogs, and has tons of inspiration for weekly and monthly spreads, as well as a few aesthetic ideas and how to start one. I update this constantly.

How to start a studyblr - Studyblrs with creative fields

Lighting (for photos)

Study spreads

Planning your month

Printables (the same as some used down there but in a different category):

Weekly printable

To - do printable

Cornell Notes printable

Back to school printables

Daily Planner  @theorganisedstudent

Weekly Planner II @theorganisedstudent

Essay Planner @theorganisedstudent

Assignment Planner @theorganisedstudent

Assignment Tracker

Novel Notes

Plot Diagrams

Correction Sheets

Grid & lined paper

Weekly schedule for studying

Printables masterpost

Exam printable & how to use it

2018 Calender set (by my QUEEN @emmastudies)

For students:

Exams & Studying:

Exam revision guide

How to beat different types of procrastination

How to deal with a crappy teacher (this has to do with studying ig)

Study tips!! (its a masterpost)

Exam Printable & How to Use it

Exam & Homework tips

Coping with hell i mean exams i mean hell

A cool studying outline to try

This is my favorite thing and it’s when to use certain remembering techniques

Correction Sheets

Memorization tips for different learners

Weekly study schedule

More sites to use in normal studying routines

How to study smarter and not harder

Study smarter II

Exam printable & how to use it

Self discipline 

Study methods

Hoe tips for school and studying

Studying masterpoint

Tips and tricks to studying

Study tip - so easy

How to stay organized to study

Note - Taking:

Lecture notes

How i set up flash cards (these are nice to study from but be determined to finish setting them up)

Nifty highlighting idea (this post is so old)

Highlighting idea that i actually use

How to take Cornell Notes

Cornell style notes printable (gridded)

Notebook paper (grid & lined)

Tips for pretty notes!!

How to take notes

Notes for different classes

Life, man & general school stuff:

Back - to -school guide

Things I learned as a college freshman

Get ORGANIZED

Textbooks are expensive so here’s some free ones…

Tips for working students that sound extra but may work for u ily don’t overwork urselves

Masterpost for motivation and stuff

Get ur life together again bc haha i stay organized for like a day anyway

School supplies that u should have just to stay minimal

Grad school tips

Organization masterpost

Productive afterschool routine

30 websites to kill boredom

Back to school masterpost

Get confident in presentations

Overcome procrastination

Succeeding in school masterpost

For bad days 

For bad days II

A GOOD MASTERPOST for getting ur life together 

General school tips 

Free online courses

GOOD POWERPOINT TIPS

Sites to learns stuff

More learning stuff sites

Dealing with a trashy class

Study resources masterpost

Summer Productivity

Summer life tips

PLEASE READ THIS THIS IS SUCH AN IMPORTANT MASTERPOST 

Honest guide to college 

University tips

SCHOOL MINDSET

What to do on Sundays

Back to school masterpost

Useful things for going back to school

How to clean your house

Cute self care tips!

More self care tips

Plant care tips!

English:

A handy list of words to fit into ur essays

How to write an article like a journalist

Words to replace over-used words

ESSAY STRUCTURE IDEA this is in bold so u losers don’t miss this bc it’s not just for English u nerds

Get gucci while reading and be an active reader

Get gud reading them academic articles amigo

Words to replace “the author or whatever shows…” bc that is baby writing and i accidentally used that on an essay and i failed so

Novel notes

Plot Diagrams

Reading Lists

Literary techniques (what themes, personifications, metaphors are etc)

Discussing in English

How to top a literature class

Literature class masterpost

Strong/weak verbs

More essay tips!!

MLA format - a how to

ESSAY GRADER.

How to avoid essay cliches

Chemistry (I’m taking chem so i have a few resources aha)

Da terms on exam papers

Chemistry resources masterpost

Cute periodic tables

Study chapters

History/Social Studies

How to write a history paper

AP world history powerpoints masterpost

Math 

General tips

Resources

Understanding math masterpost

Test Prep

PSAT I

PSAT II

ACT tips!

100 words for the SATs (start studying early!!)

Thank you so much for the support! I couldn’t have done it without all of you. A simple reblog or like will help others see these tips, and will be very appreciated. I hope these links work - feel free to message me with questions and other links!! A possible part 2 might come out at the end of august, and one for languages!!!

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Hopefully your job search comes back successful (I’m currently doing the same thing for a part time job haha)! Also, I think we have the same mug... that’s pretty cool❤️

i'll be spending the day applying for jobs and reading ((:

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Day 2 of my aquarelle painting. 🌿

Decided to finally watch season 3 of Stranger Things today, already watching episode 4. Still don't understand why I didn't start earlier.

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You’re studying really cool stuff: good luck with that and all you’re doing to establish yourself in the writing community etc! Hopefully all goes well❤️

New Studyblr!

Hey-ya! I’ve had this blog for a bit and I haven’t known what to do with it, and I think I’m going to make it into a studyblr! I was part of the community years ago, but drifted away from it. 

I’m currently in a Master’s program studying Environmental writing, and my background degrees are in Creative Writing and Geology. I’m also working on establishing a geology channel on youtube and establishing myself in the writing world. 

So this blog might be a bit different that the typical studyblr blog (read: my old studyblr), since a lot of what I’ll be working on and posting will be related more to those writing/geology projects than the classes for my master’s degree. (Though, obviously there’s overlap!) 

I’m very excited to get started with this blog, and my hope is that it’ll help me be a little more focused/excited/disciplined with my projects, while still managing my mental health in a positive and sustainable way. 

Here’s to coming back to the community! 

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That’s awesome! I took the ACT last year, and I remember the timing being so stressful haha, so it’s great that you finished. Good luck getting your scores back, and the next time you take it! ❤️

Taking the ACT

Today I took the ACT! It was kinda long and I got tired towards the end, but I think it went well. I finished all the sections with at least five minutes to spare and had time to check my answers. The english and reading were fairly easy, and the math and science were where I expected them to be. As this is my first time taking the ACT and due to the fact that I haven't taken Algebra II yet, I don't expect to make more than a 26. I took it this time to get a feel for the formatting and timing of the test.