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Finally settling into a good routine where I'm both happy and productive haha

this heatwave though...

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So @citrusstudy requested a chemistry version of my how to study series, make sure you check out my history and biology posts also.

In class

Taking Notes. I like to include a lot of diagrams in my chemistry notes because I sometimes think that there are too many fancy words that I don’t understand.  

Asking Questions. As always ask your teacher questions, that’s what they’re there for.

Revising / Studying

I said this for biology as well but I think the most important thing about studying the sciences is UNDERSTANDING the topics, not just memorising the information. If you don’t understand it you can’t apply it.

Watch Videos. As i mentioned with biology there are so many amazing channels and videos on YouTube that can teach you about chemistry, I love to use videos as they often phrase things in a different way than your teacher allowing you to look at the topic from a different perspective.

Make it fun, I used to ask my teachers if I could use their room at lunch and me and my friends would write key words on the board and take turns defining them. (it’s more fun than it sounds and definitely makes you remember the information.

Teach Someone! (or just pretend to), again I think that this works for any subject and this is my favourite technique ever. Get a whiteboard and teach! the best thing to do is get a friend and take turns teaching each other different topics.

PAST PAPERS!! honestly a gift to humanity, past papers are so helpful it’s ridiculous how many people don’t use them. You can read textbooks and memorise all you want but if you don’t know how to address the questions and apply your knowledge you won’t be hitting those top marks.

Experiment Write-Ups

I did say this in my biology post but the same rules apply

Do it immediately. If you have to write about an experiment you did do it as soon as possible, this way the experiment is fresh in your mind

Research. Research similar experiments or the topic your experiment is about in order to gain more understanding.

Once again feel free to share your own tips and let’s ace this together.

And please request some more topics, I want to know what you guys want to see.

Also, I’m doing 10 days of posts so make sure you come back tomorrow for my new one and check out yesterdays top tips on your first year at university or college.

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The cat is such a nudge. She's like, "don't study for the GRE, give me attention!"

Happy (late) international tea day!

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As I enter April (sometimes called Hell Month), I try to treat small moments with greater attention.

This latte was SO good. The enviornment in the coffee shop was perfect for a productive session. I laughed and smiled today. I saw a bumble bee for the first time in months. People were outside with each other. I got a good amount of work done. I got to help someone twice today.

Finals is a hard time, but mindfulness really does help.

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March 2025

Trying to find time to get some work done during a busy conference weekend. I love visiting local cafes while traveling, plus it magically make me productive haha.

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This morning includes:

A nice gong fu session with a lightly oxidized Jade Mountain oolong from Mountain Streams Teas and more lit review fun!

and a bonus snowy cat :)

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January 2025

I have been accepted to graduate school! I am seriously overjoyed. Still waiting on the rest of my application decisions (7 left!) but no matter what else happens I will be a sociology phd student in the fall :)

This certainly gave me the motivation needed to finish this semester with enthusiasm! lol

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Fall semester is over and applications are IN!! Finally... time for some rest and getting back to my personal reading.

Currently reading: Conflicted Care: Doctors Navigating Patient Welfare, Finances, and Legal Risk - Hyeyoung Oh Nelson

Currently RE-reading: Mob Psycho 100 - ONE

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Winter break is coming to an end but it was really, really nice. Lots of time resting and doing personal reading... which I've re-realized is completely different than school reading!

I've really reconnected with the parts of life I've been missing and I hope to retain that once the semester begins.

Last semester of my undergrad... wish me luck!

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Study session at a local cafe ended up with a little visitor! Had to rescue the lil dude twice haha

Application and finals season going strong-- just have to keep buzzing along, I guess 🐝

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Summer courses and current reading.

I made it my mission to stay busy this summer and damn if I didn't live up to it lmao

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Slowly getting back into the swing of things... sometimes just showing up is the best thing you can do.

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Delayed flights and beautiful mornings... it all pays off.

Now onto two weeks of population research! :))

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Graduate application season will probably kill me, so good music, coffee, and books are a must.

Recently finished Pot for Profit: Cannabis Legalization, Racial Capitalism, and the Carceral State by Joseph Mello. Wonderful read, I would highly recommend!

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this is NOT the point in the semester I should just be getting into a "I'll just wing it" mindset!!

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Love when I have a great idea for a new project which I find fun and mentally stimulating. Hate when I have the idea while I really need to wrap up another project I've lost a lot of passion for

Anyone have tips for staying motivated and on track when you just want a project to be OVER? I'm so close but loosing steam so fast 😭