#studyblr friends

[socstudies]

୨⎯ studyblr reintroduction! ⎯୧

hello! i've decided to start posting on here for my last semester before i graduate from uni (what???) bc i always feel so motivated and inspired when im active in the studyblr community!

i've been away for like a year but i used to be superrr active here and on studygram when i was doing my gcses and ibdp!

𓍊𓋼𓍊𓋼𓍊 a b o u t m e𓍊𓋼𓍊𓋼𓍊

im from the uk

in july i'll be graduating with my degree in criminology and sociology !!

im doing my dissertation on the perception of public opinions on crime sentences in england/wales !

im super interested in social theory so i think a lot of my posts will be about that

my emotional support social theory is functionalism bc for a while in first year it was the only one i could both remember and understand lol

my favourite books are: wide sargasso sea, we have always lived in the castle, slouching towards bethlehem, cleopatra and frankenstein, on the run (gothman), twilight :)

my favourite tv shows/films: twilight, to all the boys i've loved before (all 3), fleabag, normal people, orange is the new black, gilmore girls, gossip girl, cmbyn,

i have noooo idea what im doing after i graduate but im trying to be okay with that / figure it out :)

some of my old posts that i loved:

10 things i loved about back to uni season

scared of bears ft aesthetic pics :)

[likeshestoleit]

gotta romanticize the med school struggle ✨

[frenchiepal]

study date at a friend's house 🪴

🎧 - watch what happens next by waterparks

[chemblrish]

8 October 2024

The sky this morning was absolutely spectacular. My new professors seem great. It makes me really happy - even if also introvertedly tired - to see my course mates every day. Being in my final year of bachelor's feels so absurd but it's actually happening and I still can't believe it! One last year before everything changes forever

[mal-studyblr]

august 13th, 2024 || what’s in my gallery: law school off season edition

[foxscarf]

26.3.24

it's time for one more big effort! I'm determined to get this all done now.

(and I'm in love with my vintage desk I bought second hand only last week; plus my gran's blanket is keeping me cosy. So I'm beginning to feel I'll be alright!)

37/100 days of productivity

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11/09/24 || Wednesday

What's with college and making me live deadline to deadline. First it was the thesis abstract, then the retest, then quiz, now my project presentation (which is on Sunday wtf), then my exams, then thesis assessment then- god I can keep going. No wonder everyone finds college stressful, there's literally no break. Not to mention I need to give entrance exams and also apply to like- 40 colleges. Good luck to all of us.

[gentlespriting]

consolidated all the upcoming assignments this morning...there's so much to do :')

submitted 1/4 of my assignments !! 🙌 🙌

hot pot for one (hdl soup packet that my mum bought) 🍲

[inamoratasonata]

the villain will always be the villain if the hero tells the story.

[katarinastudies]

07/09/2023

croatia was wonderful <3

i am slowly getting back into the realities of the approaching semester :’)) expect your regularly scheduled studyblr content soon!

[sugaredpastille]

🧵🫐🪵☕️- visited my favorite bakery since i had no lectures today!! i got a granola raspberry bar, a chocolate & almond croissant, and a pumpkin spice latte 🍂

[the---hermit]

19|02|2025

My anxiety has been randomly spiking up, but thankfully I have my meds, and I am making an effort to take them regularly. Despite struggling a bit to focus in the morning I managed to finish an entire chapter. I am quite hopeful for the progress I can make in the second half of this week. Hopefully I'll finish all the materials for this class, and I'll be able to plan and move on to a different section of my to do lists.

9/50 days of productivity:

read first thing in the morning

read and wrote notes for an article for my spaces of knowledge class

Irish on duolingo

went to an in person lecture

📖: Witchcraft For Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix

🎧: The Magnus Protocol s1, Books Unbound

[tea-tuesday]

studyblr: cat edition

[literatureaesthetic]

thinking about elena ferrante and the neapolitan quartet and the line — 'if nothing could save us, not money, not a male body, and not even studying, we might as well destroy everything immediately.'

[chemblrish]

26 November 2024

Instrumental analysis lab went smoothly today, also got more than 90% on the test for the first time in this class, so that was nice :)

In other news, I am most likely done with the lab work part of my thesis (what. how. when did this even happen) - now I have to dig myself out of this pile of data I'm currently buried under and ✨write✨. It's not always easy but actually... I quite enjoy it 😳 (both the data processing and the writing). I even figured out how to do something I needed in origin all by myself last night which is now my idea of fun I guess

[glowettee]

HIIII. i literally love your blog to death. it's so cute. and it's so informative.

Do you have any tips for making friends? i struggle soooo much with making friends! thank you mindy!

hi angel! 🌸 thank you for your sweet message about my blog! making friends can be super challenging, especially when you're focused on big dreams like med school and business like me. (trust me, i totally get it). let me share my detailed guide on making meaningful connections !

a guide to making friends (for ambitious sweethearts) ♡

understanding the basics of friendship: friendship is like a dance between two souls. it requires patience, understanding, and genuine interest in others. as someone who loves psychology, i've noticed that the strongest friendships are built on:

mutual understanding

shared values

consistent communication

emotional safety

reciprocal support

where to find friends (places i've had success):

academic settings

honors/ap classes (found my study buddy in ap bio!)

study groups (perfect for combining socializing and academics)

library study sessions

academic clubs (pre-med society changed my life)

business club meetings

extracurricular activities

volunteer work at local hospitals, clinics, animal shelters

business competitions

leadership workshops

student government

entrepreneurship clubs

psychology-backed friendship tips: (combining my psych knowledge with real experience)

first impressions

maintain soft eye contact

practice open body language

speak clearly but softly

show genuine interest

remember names (psychology trick: repeat it 3 times mentally)

conversation skills

ask open-ended questions

practice active listening

share relevant personal experiences

validate others' feelings

use "yes, and" technique to build on topics

maintaining friendships

schedule regular study dates (if you're a student)

create shared goals

celebrate each other's achievements

offer emotional support

respect boundaries

balancing friendships with ambition: as someone pursuing both medicine and business, i understand time management is crucial. here's how i maintain friendships while staying focused:

study together

share academic resources

create accountability partnerships

schedule friendship time like meetings

combine social time with productive activities

common friendship challenges and solutions:

feeling too busy solution: integrate friends into your routine (study sessions, lunch breaks)

social anxiety solution: start with one-on-one interactions in comfortable settings

fear of rejection solution: remember that everyone feels this way sometimes

maintaining boundaries solution: be clear about your time constraints and priorities

different interests solution: find common ground in shared goals and ambitions

red flags to watch for: (important)

friends who don't respect your academic goals, career goals, life goals etc..

people who make you feel bad about your ambitions

toxic competition

inconsistent support

emotional drainage

green flags to look for: (important)

mutual encouragement

respect for boundaries

genuine interest in your success

emotional availability

consistent communication

note:

quality over quantity always

true friends support your dreams

it's okay to be selective

friendship takes time to develop

your academic goals matter too

personal note: i've found my closest friends through shared interests in medicine and business. we study together, support each other's goals, and understand when we need to focus on academics. these friendships are extra special because they align with our future paths.

i'm naturally an introvert and i tend to isolate myself a lot, but the friends i have are super understanding and support me, and i couldn't ask for better friends <3

sending you the sweetest vibes and hoping you find your perfect friend group! remember, the right friends will celebrate your ambitions, not dim your shine. ✨

love always, mindy

p.s. feel free to message me anytime for more specific advice! we're all in this together. 🤍