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stu(dying) some subjects from last semester 😫

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~30/07/20~

One of the great things about studying theology is often you find that you understand people better. Many societies were founded and built upon the foundations of religion. It also helps make aware of misconceptions people have about members of religions. Here are my Islam revision notes.

Also Eid Al Adha Mubarak for tomorrow for all my Muslim followers, I hope you have a blessed day of Eid and a blessed day of Arafah today.

((Also that bumpy texture on the table is from when I spilt superglue on it 😬))

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14.08.2020 || Throwback to when I could enjoy the perfect silence that only a library can provide.

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in the final stretch of the semester, occasionally making dalgona coffee as a treat, & here are 3 tips to succeed in online classes !

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•August 2020: had a busy week of work! and these pictures bring me back to autumn and winter time🔆

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07/06/2020

some old notes I had pasted on my wall for the AP chem exam. wishing everyone still in the exam season or learning on their own this summer the best of luck!

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‘eat the frog' method

Hi all, it’s werelivingarts. I just stumbled across this method called ‘eat the frog’, which means you get the most difficult or important task out of your way first. I actually have been using this method for a long time, hope this post gives you a new way of managing your time and productivity! 😜 ❤️

“If it’s your job to eat a frog, it’s best to do it first thing in the morning. And if it’s your job to eat two frogs, it’s best to eat the biggest one first.” – Mark Twain 

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A little duolingo lesson today. I’m taking Italian this semester so I thought I would try and learn some words before school actually starts.✨.

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Got some new post-it’s today decided to see what markers I could coordinate them with and mix matched some Tombow’s and Crayola super tips. Super cute✨ #studygram #studyblr #crayolasupertips #tombowdualbrushpens #newpost #stationery #stationeryaddict #handwriting #writingwithriss

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Just gonna throw this out there…non black folks who want to be allies: feel free to reblog my (or those of others’) black studyspo/blr, black bibliophile, black girl magic, and other posts featuring positive black representation.

In doing so, you not only uplift black followers, but you also amplify black voices AND amplify positive black imagery that has been shown to weaken implicit biases.

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Also, a little something I did yesterday✨ I was super excited to use washi tape for the first time! Another Spanish lesson from duolingo. I love the way this turned out and I’m loving my progress ✨

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New stationary post! I order these a few weeks ago and I’m so excited they came today ! I can’t wait to try them out!!✨

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Okay, so you’ve been called smart all your life. As a kid, you were one of the smartest in your class. Maybe you could read at a much higher level than your peers, or you could fly through multiplication drills like they were nothing. Then, you get to high school and suddenly you’re surrounded by lots of people who were ‘gifted kids’. None of what made you ‘special’ seems all that important now. Your work is actually challenging, and it’s actually requiring effort.

If you’re experiencing this, just know that so many students have gone through the same thing. Maybe it happens in high school, maybe college. But a lot of us who were considered gifted as kids suddenly run into this and it challenges our entire identity. It can be paralyzing, but it’s 100% possible to overcome it and succeed! I’ve compiled a few tips for ex-gifted kids dealing with impostor syndrome and self-doubt. I’m not a therapist, psychologist, or any sort of education expert. I’m just speaking to my own experiences, and I welcome any input from others who have insight into this as well!

1. Understand that working hard does not mean you aren’t intelligent. If something doesn’t come naturally to you, that’s not a reason to give up. Believing that people can do things “just because they were born with a talent for it” is only going to hurt you. It’s not true! People may have natural aptitudes for things, but hard work is involved even for the smartest or most talented people. You are capable of learning anything, and you don’t have to be “good at it” right away to do so.

2. Comparison will kill you. You are your only competition. Focusing on how you rank with other students, and comparing yourself to your classmates is going to exhaust you. By focusing on others, you can’t put your full energy into focusing on your work and yourself. You belong. Even if you struggle with your work, you belong. Focus on your own self-improvement and doing your best.

3. Don’t focus on the goal, focus on your current actions. If you’re always thinking about the future, and about whether you’ll get into that school or that program or win that award or get that scholarship, you’re not using that time to get work done. Don’t worry about college applications, just do your homework. Focus on what you are doing now to reach your goals so you can apply to schools with confidence later.

4. Your grades may not reflect intelligence, but they do reflect work ethic. Don’t let others convince you that grades mean nothing. They sure as hell mean a lot to colleges, and thinking that you should “reject the current education system” is not going to harm anyone but yourself. If you don’t feel like you’re learning anything in your high school classes, that’s all the more reason to want to get into a university that will challenge you. If you put effort into your work, it will not let you down. Your hard work will be reflected on your transcript. Don’t lose focus.

5. Talk to someone. Let people know if you’re struggling. It can be hard to feel like you aren’t allowed to identify as “smart” or to feel pressure to constantly compete and improve. I went to a highly competitive high school that pushed kids to cope in dangerous ways. This is not healthy and not okay. If you’re feeling overwhelmed you need to find healthy coping mechanisms. Speak with someone you trust and don’t let yourself spiral. Don’t try to self medicate. Your well being is always more important than your grades. Period.

6. Enjoy yourself. School may seem like hell, and you may feel like it will never end and you’ll always be stressed and worried. But high school is only four years, and you can do things during that time that you probably won’t ever again. Take advantage of things that seem fun, even if people think they’re nerdy or weird. Try and remind yourself that you’re lucky to have your education and you have the power to do great things with it. Don’t lose sight of your own ability and your bright future!

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I’m really loving this Calla Lilly

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Overcompensating for the snow by making my study setup extra tropical 🌵🌿

Follow my studygram for more tropical study vibes 🍃 

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Some notes from my business and economics class. You may be able to see the typed notes behind which are also mine, which is the other way I write my notes ⭐️

Products used: Stabilo BOSS Pastel Highlighter in green Stabilo Green Moss Fineliner Sarah’s Gel Clip in 0.4 Black