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@studentlifeproblems

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here’s the truth about textbooks

i keep seeing posts out there saying that you need to read the textbook to succeed in class. NO. you do not need to read the textbook. at least not for many, if not most, of your classes. first of all, it’s impractical. profs can assign up to 2-3 a week, and if you’re taking around 4-5 classes, that’s a WHOLE LOT of reading. if you have time to do so, go ahead, but a lot of students don’t have that much time on their hands. so i’m suggesting that you DON’T need to read every single chapter your prof assigns. what you DO need to do is to get smarter at selecting what and when to read, as well as scanning the text effectively.

when TO read the textbook

when your profs tell you that they will not be teaching from the textbook but that the exams will cover material and/or questions from the textbook

when the material is difficult, tricky, or lengthy and you need clarification, further explanation, or examples

when you miss a class

when you HAVE TIME to prepare for lectures in advance

when you feel that you actually learn and retain information better by reading the textbook

when NOT to read the textbook

when your profs teach from the textbook pretty much line by line

when your profs tell you that they will not be assessing you based on information from the text, but from their lectures

a strong implication of this is if your profs require lecture attendance

when you feel that reading the textbook does not help you learn or retain information

when you are constantly confused by the textbook (esp when it comes to calculation-based stem classes like math or cs)

when you have absolutely no time whatsoever to read pages after pages of bad academic puns

what you can do INSTEAD of reading the textbook

look at the course syllabus/schedule to see what you will learn in lecture. have an idea of what material you’ll be covering, then do the following steps.

check the course website/resources and ask yourself: what do you have to work with? are there lecture slides? lecture notes from previous semesters? online links or readings?

if one of the above exists, read the lecture slides/notes. they are usually much less text-intensive and get straight to the point. you can zip through them pretty quickly. you will at least have a basic understanding of the material that will be introduced in class.

google terms and concepts that you don’t understand from just reading the lecture slides. again, the idea is to get you to have a basic understanding of the material and not become an expert. this will help you avoid getting lost during the lecture.

if you’re still a little confused, read selected sections from the textbook that deal with the topic you need more help with. please don’t read the entire thing.

if there are no lecture slides or external resources to help you out, scan the textbook effectively.

how to SCAN textbooks effectively

read the chapter title and section headings

read the highlighted, bolded, or italicized terms and concepts, as well as their respective definitions in the content itself, the margins, and/or the index at the back

google the terms and concepts if you’re still confused

examine any charts, graphs, or flowcharts

examples and example questions can be helpful, so pay attention to those

at the end of each chapter there should be a brief summary or main idea section. read those and do the practical problems if possible.

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This is the agenda I bought at Ross for $3.99. It was a good price for how big it is. Also, I started my first class of Nusing School this past Monday! I'm excited, yet nervous! https://www.instagram.com/p/BmyuCONF542/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=etlfas8bwx5e

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This picture is not “aesthetic” in the slightest. Because sometimes studying is about messy, late nights. It’s not always ideal, not always beautiful colorful notes. Sometimes it’s cramming everything in one day, not managing your time over three days. Sometimes it’s slightly winging tests, because you weren’t motivated or just too tired. Sometimes we struggle. Sometimes we are motivated and prepared. But whatever it is, it’s ok.

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Kineta Wildfire Expansion.

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Hey! Please take a moment to spread awareness about the Greece Wildfires around! If you see any posts about it and how to help, reblog them! I don’t care if it’s not your blogs theme, people are dying and need help!

If you can donate to anything at the moment, let it be to Greece! I will be when I get paid! My thoughts are with you Greece!

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Licia Ronzulli, member of the European Parliament, has been taking her daughter Vittoria to the Parliament sessions for two years now.

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JULY 13 - 2018

Tomorrow I have a lunch date with my best friends! I’m so excited to see them again! ♥️
ft. my ‘food obsession’ 😊

( click on the pictures for hq )

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By: Sarah | theegglife

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how to win at college

this also applies to high school in a lot of ways, esp in organization and involvement

I read this book by cal newport called “how to win at college” in prep for my freshman year & u should definitely read it yourself because there are lots of important points i don’t cover in this post, but if you don’t want to, this is my summary of what I think were the most important points he made. 

STUDY HARD, BUT YOUR GRADES DON’T MEAN AS MUCH AS WHAT YOU LEARN OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM. he prioritizes getting vital experiences such as

- joining a club and eventually taking responsibility in it and becoming a leader

- apply for scholarships every year (he said 10 a year) 

- volunteer, but not for your resume. do it to learn and become a better person. 

- get involved in research, and get involved in your major department (like go to the events and lectures, even if they aren’t mandatory)

- write outside of class regularly because writing is super important (example- submit to your school newspaper) 

STAY ORGANIZED AND ON TOP OF YOUR SHIT

- he really really REALLY emphasizes not procrastinating and studying / starting papers well in advance of deadlines. his rules are to 

- - >start long term projects immediately after they are assigned and continue to work on them by following a reasonable schedule (he says to finish early, revise, then finish again), 

- - > take 3 days to write shorter papers (aka you have abt 2 weeks to work on them and they range from 2-15ish pages) (aka make preparations pre writing, then write a rough draft on the first day, revise and focus your writing on the second day (make sure your arguments are very clear!), and polish your paper on the third day), and

- - >take 2 weeks to study for an exam. study in shorter blocks during the first week, like maybe an hour or so each day. over the weekend, add more hours. the few days before the test, study in 2-3 hour chunks to really cement the already familiar information. 

- get a filing cabinet for your papers instead of just piling them on your desk and having to search for them later. 

- have a HIGH QUALITY notebook and a folder for each class (or whatever stationery keeps you organized) and keep all your folders/notebooks/binders neat and organized. 

- empty your inbox and organize your emails 

- schedule your free time- aka have specific times that you choose to relax and spend with friends rather than unintentionally relaxing during work time, or worrying about work during relaxation time. 

TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF

- you NEED sleep, you NEED healthy food, and you NEED exercise. you really shouldn’t put anything ahead of these things. 

- NEVER pull an all nighter. if you’re studying ahead of time, this should be easy. all nighters aren’t glamorous, they’re unproductive, really stressful, and unhealthy

- keep in touch with old friends, and remember to call your mom

- make sure to spend time with new friends and take care of them. be there for your friends. 

- keep your room neat and make your bed!! 

like i said, there is a lot of important stuff that I didn’t cover so i recommend reading the book how to win at college by cal newport, and take what you need to from it. good luck!!!

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café chillin’ || ig: colormecosmic

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bullet journal page ideas

legend

yearly spread

monthly spread

daily spread

to-do list

recipes to try

bookshelf (colour the titles youve read!)

monthly expenditure

savings log

weight tracker

washi tapes preview

new highlighter/marker/pens swashes

‘to-watch’ list of dramas/tv shows/movies

new music discovered

food reviews

meal planner

goals of the year

goals of the month

exam results tracker

habit tracker

productivity tracker

mood tracker

water tracker (to track the amount of water you drink a day!)

brainstorm new ideas for a project

reflections 

daily meal tracker

workout routine

bucket list

favorite quotes

doodles

grocery list

inspirations

encouraging quotes

dream tracker

morning routine

class schedule

memories

birthday log

appointment log

book reviews

wishlist

hand lettering

doodles

syllabus/modules list

utility bills tracker

semester goals

new habits to adopt

my strengths

what i love about myself

things to try

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[7.10.2018] // weekly spread

→anyone interested in a masterpost concerning taking ap tests freshman year? 💕🌸 →ft. tombow dual brush pens, zebra mildliners, zebra sarasa clip, mt washi tape

studygram // sonderandroses

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4.7.18 Another look back to the snow. I’m feeling a bit wistful and sad today, I want to sing about being in love and confused about my mental health. Thinking a lot about my past, and how sometimes when I talk about it to people who weren’t involved, I realise how much I’ve been through. But at the same time, those memories and experiences have made me who I am, and I can let them tear me down or I can remember how strong I can be.