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types of people- colors

pink- thigh high skirts, lipgloss, strawberry milk, soft voice, stubborn, most likely watches sailor moon, expensive taste, loves attention, wears makeup, being extra, milkshakes, face masks, glitter, sweet perfume, early 00s pop, pouting, cherry blossom trees

red- acrylic nails, bodycon outfits, matte lipstick, crop tops, sunglasses, high top sneakers, audacious, loud music blaring in club, neon lights, smirking, staying past curfew, truth or dare, middle fingers, sharp teeth, confidence, speaking another language, self love, outfits on point, hates being popular

orange- loud laughter, ten hour road trips, sociable, friendly, snacks from the gas station, not afraid to speak their minds, hoodies, messy hair, junk food, bounces their leg while sitting, extroverted, never studies but has good grades, terrible puns, adventurous, gets distracted easily, talks loud

yellow- honey, baked goods, overalls, wide grins, smell of shea butter, fields of flowers, lemonade on a hot day, late summer, fireflies, thrift shops, kind of confused, ukuleles, thumbs up, slight acne, short hair, carries a backpack everywhere, thick eyebrows, tooth gaps

green- mischievous, late night video games, nerdy, underrated, distinguished but a disater, big jackets, ripped jeans, humid forests, minty candies, alien button pins, dyed hair, striped socks, unshaven legs, cryptology, nowhere near straight, framed glasses, gen z slang

blue- anxious, ocean waves, science and art, big sweaters, top A+ student, astrology, rainy days, vinyl records, diy jewelry, vivid memories, pretty sad but still okay, perfectionist, would sleep and never wake up, loves dolphins, averting eye contact, gentle smiling

purple- quiet, daydreams a lot, fantasy novels, idealism, 80s music, tries to be deep, bomber jackets, very shy but weird, worn out sneakers, wants to change the world for the better, going on the swings to think, laying in the backyard, draws in a small sketchbook, lofi hip hop videos

black- one in the morning, cloudy skies, half written journals, combat boots, graveyards, strums of a gutair, baggy eyes, half glances, rolling eyes, never admits their feelings publicly, poetry, smuged eyeliner, groaning in annoyance, old horror movies, oversized t-shirts

white- serenity, natural beauty, architecture, marble floors, greek goddesses, angels, wistful presence, dewey skin, curly hair, freckles, neat writing, vanilla foods, daisies, sophisticated words, skies, long dresses, skincare no makeup, quiet laughing, feathers

brown- coffee shops, well grounded, reads the newspaper, late fall, downtown cities, sun kissed skin at 4pm, chocolate bars, warm sunsets, natural hair, the smell of old books, reads a lot, doesn’t go on social media that much, always wear long sleeved shirts, the mom friend

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HOW TO LOOK “PUT TOGETHER” WHEN YOU FEEL FUCKED:

(What you wear effects how you feel)

Wear a monochromatic outfit (black is one of the most popular shades to use, my personal favorite too)

Pair neutral colours (black, white, grey, navy, brown, and nude shades)

Black trousers or jeans and a white button up shirt is a simple outfit that can easily be accessorized and worn by any gender

Blazers and trench coats

Flattering Metals for Skin Tones: Cool tone = silver, Warm tone = gold  

Bring/Purchase a hot beverage (carrying a beverage always makes me feel like I got shit going on, even if I’m just running an errand)

Hair: Brush from the ends to the root, don’t fucking yank it through your hair, gently glide your hair brush/comb through your locks

File your nails

Lip chap or lipstick (lipstick: bold or simple colour such as red or nude shades, put coconut oil on them,*just at least moisturize your lips with something before you depart your home)  

Simple accessories to elevate your outfit: sunglasses, belts, jewelry, a watch, scarf, over-sized pieces

Things to put in your bag/purse: a book to read while waiting for public transit, makeup for touching up, gum, phone charger, journal/agenda/diary/grimoire & pen/pencil, reusable water bottle/travel mug, hand lotion, healthy snacks, money, headphones, Kleenex 

Body language: Confident- shoulders back; relaxed, eye contact, *be aware of your feet, face the person who is addressing you or who you are addressing

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Hi studyblr community! This is my first original post; I hope it serves you well! I got my research position through a program in my school, so the process was a little more formal at first (I had to write essays), but I still used these when it came down to communicating with my PI (principal investigator). Good luck!

THINGS YOU SHOULD CONSIDER BEFORE LOOKING FOR A LAB

1. Do you have time to do this? Don’t just think about gaps between classes in your schedule. Think about how hard your classes are and how much time you need outside of class for homework and studying. Orgo and psych might both be one hour classes, but they are definitely not going to require the same amount of time outside of class. You need blocks of time (3 to 4 hours at a time) to spend in lab.

2. What kinds subjects are you interested in? Those departmental websites are where you’re going to be looking. (Don’t be shy about looking into research that isn’t within your major. You never know what kind of answers you’ll get!)

3. What kind of work are you expecting to do? Do you want to do benchwork (wet lab)? Or do you want to do things that are more computational (dry lab)?

FINDING OPPORTUNITIES

1. If you were really interested and did well in one of your classes this semester, look up that professor’s website. Read about their areas of research, or…

2. Go to your major’s website (or website of any other department you were interested in) and find the faculty list. Start reading everyone’s research interests.

3. For the professors whose work catches your eye, go to their lab websites and do some more reading! (Better learn to love it now; research is a lot of reading.) Look up journal articles authored by these professors (pay attention to the year they were published. More recent ones will give you a better idea of what could be going on in their labs right now). You don’t have to understand everything in the article. At the very least, read the abstract and skim through the introduction and conclusion. This will give you a better feel of the problem and what was accomplished in the project. It’s important to know this stuff because you’re going to…

3. E-mail the professors! And don’t write cookie cutter e-mails. Individualize each e-mail and make sure to voice your genuine interest in that lab’s work.

THE E-MAIL

1. Be concise. Ain’t nobody got time to read your perfectly crafted 5-paragraph essay on why you should be taken into the lab. 

2. Introduce yourself, your year, and your major. If you’ve taken relevant coursework, you could mention that too.

3. Mention that you came across the professor’s research and be specific about what caught your attention.

4. Say that you’d like to talk to them about their research (this is code for “Please can I work with you?”)

5. Only send a few e-mails at a time. If you don’t get a reply after a couple of days, you could send a second e-mail as a follow-up. If you get a no, respond courteously. You could ask one more time and insist that you really loved their research, or you could just politely thank them for their response and wish them the best. If you get a yes (congrats!), find a time and place to meet the professor, and ask if there’s anything they’d like you to read in preparation for the meeting.

6. DON’T BE DISCOURAGED IF YOU DON’T GET AN ANSWER OR IF YOU WERE TOLD NO. KEEP LOOKING!

THE “INTERVIEW”

1. I’ve been told that the meeting is basically like an interview, but my “interview” was really casual and not something I should’ve stressed out about at all. I still wore something nice (casual dressy).

2. If the professor gave you something to read, do your best to read it. Don’t freak out if you don’t understand, but don’t just read it without trying to understand. Google any recurring words and phrases that you don’t know (odds are that if they appear often, they’re probably important). Write notes and questions down (even if it’s more technical ones like “how does this work?”).

3. If you didn’t get anything to read, try to look up past papers again and skim anyway. Take notes and come up with questions. Don’t go in there without having anything to say or ask.

4. When reading scientific literature, don’t dwell on the details of the methodology. Go for understanding the big picture: what kind of work came before this paper? What were the findings of the paper? What are the implications for future research? What’s the next step?

5. At the meeting, admit that you didn’t catch much of what you read (it’s humbling and very likely to be true). Ask questions and talk about what you did understand.

6. At the end, thank them for meeting with you and ask about openings in the lab. If they have one and offer it to you, thank them and say that you’d like a few days first. Ask if they could talk to other students in the lab so you can get a feel for the environment. Also ask about who you’d be working with, what their project is, etc. You want to know what you’re getting into.

7. Once you’ve made your decision, e-mail the professor.

IN THE LAB

1. ASK QUESTIONS WHENEVER YOU’RE UNSURE OF ANYTHING. If you have anxiety like me, it’s scary. Admitting you don’t know something is anxiety-inducing, especially when you’re in an environment where everyone has tons more background knowledge than you. THAT’S OKAY. You’re new. You’re an undergraduate student. Of course you don’t know as much as everyone! You are here to learn and you learn by asking questions. SO ASK!!! 

2. If you’ve made a mistake, don’t try to cover it up. TELL SOMEONE ASAP! Be honest and responsible! 

2. Keep a notebook with you so you can take notes on lab procedures. Be diligent! 

3. If things aren’t going well (you’ve lost interest, trouble with your mentor, etc.), talk to your PI. It’s not fair to you to be doing work you’re not excited about (this is an extra-curricular activity, after all), and it’s also not exactly productive to the lab to have someone who doesn’t really like being there anyway. You have to love research to do it well!

4. Do your best. People are using their time and resources to train you. In return, you should dedicate yourself to it! (Doing your best does not mean sacrifice your emotional, physical, and/or mental well-being. Understand where your boundaries are and stick to them.) 

5. If you’re pre-med, this is a way for you to illustrate your passions. Research can end up being a talking point for you if you end up dedicating a lot of your time and energy into it!

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can you believe that there are still people who have not watched this video

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Credit: Debbie Tung

JOIN THE INTROVERT NATION MOVEMENT

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Here’s some weapons for your essay writing arsenal!

Hemingway Editor Calmly Writer  The Most Dangerous Writing App Purdue O.W.L. One Look Thesaurus JSTOR Google Scholar

Reply with your favourite or other great websites I didn’t include!

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its kinda scary how your whole life depends on how well you do as a teenager 

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01.14.2017 // I finally finished this side of my room!

As soon as I set up my record player on the other side I’m gonna show you more pictures but I feel so proud of the way my space has turned out (especially remembering what it looked like when I started lol it was a hot mess)!!!!

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bullet journal ideas

winter’s the perfect time to scrapbook and write ideas into your bullet journal! here are a few ideas for you if you’re in need of inspiration!

Christmas recipes

movies to watch (fantastic beasts and where to find them!!!!)

books to read

shows to watch (personal recommendation: the crown)

Christmas wish list

songs/albums to listen to

plant care guide

topics to self-study

motivational quotes page (i have a few on my blog)

bucket list

what am I working for? (motivation page)

things that make me happy

where do I want to be in 5 years?

pretty color palettes

favourite drinks

favorite food/snacks

cities to travel to

stationery wishlist

habit tracker

movie/book quotes

places you want to go to with your friends

2017 release dates of stuff you like

ideas for doodling/drawing

tips for time management

goals for your studyblr

“dog page” where you count all the doggies you saw every day

books I’ve read in December/January/insert month/year

online shopping hauls

letter to your past or future self!

playlists!! for a certain mood or situation

grade tracker

page to try out your new washi tape, pen, marker, etc.

handwriting practice/calligraphy

birthdays + possible presents

list of your friends and their best qualities

you + your friends MBTI types

sort your friends into Hogwarts houses!

mood chart

a sentence a day

plot ideas

character ideas

cryptography

beautiful words to use more often

untranslatable words!! 

“friend pages” where your friends write stuff in

your favourite feelings, smells and fabrics

fashion inspiration

textbooks to buy

Hopefully, this is helpful for some of you, if you have any more ideas, just add it on here. I know that finals are hard, but they’re soon to be over, so don’t give up!!

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I only got one hour of sleep last night

And honestly I'm so upset. The rational side of me is thinking that trump and pence 's policies can't possibly be passed. But the other side of me is thinking that if Pennsylvania (hasn't done so since 1988 and I'm okay with the 1988 and 1984 republican presidents) can vote for trump, then anything can happen.

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hello hello hello hello

today I am introducing the study nuts, a network for studyblrs who are looking to interact with others to get advice or support on anything they need - whether it be school related or not.

 i know how lonely it can be to spend literally every waking hour trying and failing to be a productive human. i wanted to create a place where we can be productive humans together, as well as just regular humans.

how to join

okay so there are a few things you need to do in order to apply

be a studyblr

follow me (optional lol idc)

follow the network blog (this is just so I can keep track of who has applied)

reblog this post

fill out this formy mcformface

add the network badge  to your blog (optional)

why tho

new friends maybe probably definitely 

a group chat

group activities

help and advice

a safe place to scream into the void

pls don’t let this die lol

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first page of my ( new ) personal sketchbook !!

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shout out to all the kids who aren’t good at what they’re passionate about, and who aren’t passionate about what they’re good at

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The Burning Monk

On June 11th, 1963 a Buddhist monk named Thich Quang Duc entered a busy square in Saigon accompanied 350 of his fellow monks and nuns. The monks and nuns formed a circle around Duc as he was saturated with gasoline, and to the shock of foreign corresponds and journalists, was lit on fire.  As the flames consumed Duc, he sat serenely in lotus position, completely oblivious to pain as he was consumed by fire.  When the flames died down, what remained was a blackened, charred corpse.

The self immolation of Thich Quang Duc resulted in one of the most iconic photographs of Vietnam in the 1960′s. As news of the self immolation traveled around the world, the question arose, why did he do it?

At the time South Vietnam was primarily governed by a Vietnamese politician named Ngo Dinh Diem. Diem had been made President of South Vietnam in 1955 after winning a heavily rigged election.  Although he was officially the president of a representative government, in reality he had the powers of a dictator. Diem was a Catholic, and throughout his rule he enacted pro Catholic policies that heavily discriminated against non-Catholics. Around 70-90% of South Vietnamese citizens were Buddhist, but despite being the overwhelming majority Buddhists found themselves second class citizens in their own country. Catholics were favored for high ranking military and civil positions, while Buddhists were likewise barred from such positions while Buddhists serving in the military were turned down for promotions. Catholics also were granted several privileges such as special tax breaks and exemption from corvee labor (labor performed in lieu of taxes).  The government distributed firearms to local defense militias, but only to those in Catholic villages. The Catholic Church was the largest land owner in the country, and was granted special exemptions in land acquisitions. Catholic priests and bishops often had private armies, which would loot or demolish Buddhist temples, or conduct forced conversion of villages. The Vatican Flag was flown at official government and public events, yet the Buddhist flag was often banned during Buddhist holidays. In order to publicly celebrate Buddhists holidays, special government permission was needed.  In 1959, Diem officially dedicated South Vietnam to the Virgin Mary. Yeah Diem was a man of incredible chutzpah as well as excessive stupidity. 

 Diem’s Pro-Catholic policies led to severe distrust between the South Vietnamese people and the Diem regime. In May, the Diem government decreed that the Buddhist flag could not be flown in Hue during the Buddhist holiday called Vesak, which celebrates the Buddha’s birthday. In response, people protested by taking to the streets and marching with Buddhist flags. Government forces responded by firing on the crowd, killing nine. Protests erupted across the country.  In one incident, when monks occupied a square in protest, soldiers and police poured liquid tear gas chemicals on the monk’s heads, severely wounding 69.  Martial law was also declared, and the military undertook a campaign or raiding Buddhist temples, shrines, and pagodas. As the protests grew, the Diem regime responded with increasingly heavy handed tactics. When students in Saigon protested, Diem order 1,000 of them arrested and sent to re-education camps, some of them being as young as 5.

After Duc’s self immolation many other monks would repeat the act in protest. It is often erroneously stated that Duc burned himself to protest the Vietnam War, however this is not true.  It should be noted though that throughout the Vietnam War, 5 American anti-war protesters repeated the act between 1965 and 1970. Many people in Eastern Europe would do the same in the late 1960′s and 1970′s in protest against Communism and the Soviet Union. 

Under pressure from the American Government, South Vietnam’s prime backer, Diem agreed to a list of demands by the Buddhists.  However, Diem never followed through with the agreement. In October of 1963, a US backed coup erupted and toppled Diem’s regime.  Diem was captured while trying to escape on November 1st, and was executed by bayonet.