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STUDY SPOTS
I mainly studied at my universities library. In their B.Y.O.D(device) area. Its an area where they have these massive monitors you can plug your laptop.
IN: dual monitors
OUT: eye fatigue
My next study spot was a cafe in my area. It had a very lowkey cozy vibe, with diner style cushy booths, that made studying comfortable. It was way better than my previous cafe study spot, a very hipster-esque spot ā I always had trouble finding a spot to sit, and the tables there were always wobbly. Uncool.
IN: lowkey diveāy cafes
OUT: places that do nitro cold brew
STUDY TOOLS
My usual study technique is re-writing all my notes in notion, until they are beautifully colour-coded and perfect. I refuse to use google docs or word for my notes, it makes them so un-interesting.
Asides from my notion antics, I did something I donāt usually do ā I wrote things out by hand. I bought a couple great pens, and a legal pad, and got to jotting things down so they would stay in my brain. I wouldnāt call it note taking per se, because I never referred to my chickenscrach filled papers again. I simply used it to write things out in a way where I would have to slow down and grasp the concept, rather than typing it at my 80 WPM speed.
I ended up really liking using a legal pad, I felt very cool and mysterious.
IN: legal pads
OUT: google docs
STUDY SNACKS/BEVS
Everyone knows that when itās finals week, money doesnāt matter. You can spare any expense to ensure youāre fuelled with caffeine and nutrition.
I honestly ate like sh*t throughout finals. The DQ on campus was a nightly spot.
For beverages, I love a Celsius, thatās what fuelled me through. Also a double shot iced americano with a splash of oat milk
I did also drink bone broth every morning for that hit of protein.
Im not much of a study snacker, at the library ā because I think opening up a nature valley granola bar and spilling it all over the shared desks is a bit of a rookie move.
IN: americanos
OUT: nature valley granola bar
STRESS CONTROL
You gotta look out for your mental during finals. Performance anxiety is the devil. Avoid it.
Work hard. But not too hard.
Donāt study in your bedroom ā itās important to have a space where you feel completely detached from school.
I also did a š trip with friends on the weekend during finals. I wouldnāt say it helped or harmed me. It really did just give me a much needed break.
Donāt pull all nighters ā it fucks your brain up bad. trust meā¦ I know.
Remind yourself that itās not the end of the world if you donāt do well. Keep motivated. I watched a Tokyo Toni motivational speech video multiple times a day during finals (she speaks some truth).
The best way to approach finals is to embrace airport culture:
-No time norms at an airport, itās open 24hrs, so is your universityās library. Treat an early studying session at the library like an early flight to catch; wear your PJs, get some fast food breakfast, and power through.
-People survive the hell of travelling/the airport cause they know a vacation is the reward; you can survive the hell of studying/the library because you know winter break is your reward.
-You miss your flight? Stressful. But thereās always another one. You fail your final? Stressful, but you can always retake the course.
IN: airport culture
OUT: bed rot studying
ā¦ these are just some of my tips, and I hope they help.
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Dec 27, 2024
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ITS ALL OVER NOW BABY!!!!!
a couple of tests etc etc if u donāt know the stuff by now u never will.
not that iām so excited to take the tests, hell no thatās gross. but the semester is over and this rough stuff will make christmas feel that much better
ugh i gotta study. maybe this is just me pretending im being productive. i have a test tomorrow. biz law. but i have no cookies and wine which i need in order to study. the wine works cuz relaxation and the cookies trick the brain into thinking ur having a good time.
Dec 11, 2024
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* girlypop go talk to that stranger, make small talk, donāt run away to your room or house the moment classes get over (but also donāt be a creep about it)
* get that little treat you deserve it!
* JOIN CLUBS theyāre fun I promise you and plus points because you get extra gossip
* have that gossip session with you friends, itās the best part of college
* study and learn, use that library to its full advantage
* make friends outside your classroom or department (theyāre always the best)
* Remember to go pet that random cat that always seems to be roaming in your campus
* Time is too cruel so donāt waste your college years (like I did in my first sem) living in your self imposed isolation. Go around, enjoy.
Toodles;)
Mar 25, 2025
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iām in my third year of university and it has been quite a ride. first year i was living in residence and had an amazing roommate who is still my best friend now, but i was not prepared for how hard classes would be so i was a total slacker and got some pretty bad grades.
second year, i donāt remember much. i was living at home and i had a few friends i had class with, and my grades improved a bit since i actually knew how much work it took. but my chem courses were making me want to die. i ended up passing in the end though, thank goodness.
third year, ive lost contact with most of my friends. people donāt talk to me in class anymore, i donāt really go out a lot, but ive finally figured out what i want to do post-grad. iām working my ass off to keep my grades up, and itās really hard. iām in a difficult program at a well ranked school, and itās really taking its toll on my mental health. but iām looking towards the future and working my way past the shit iām dealing with. i have a few friends that i really love, and a partner thatās supporting me like crazy, so iām sure it will all turn out okay.
just remember: it will always be more work than you expect. i sailed by in high school and then realized i didnāt know how to study (and still donāt) once i got to uni. but if you work hard, try different techniques, make friends with people you can work with, and forgo fun things sometimes, youāll make it through
Jan 19, 2025
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Dec 28, 2024
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Like many people, the new years resolutions I have set in the past have usually lasted a month or two. When my resolution eventually fails I'm filled with guilt and disappointment.
The only NYR Iāve set that Iāve stuck to is switching to 24hr time (2022), Iāve been using it since. Donāt even know why that was my NYR that year but I hate 12hr time now.
I think the issue with NYRs is that it places an artificial timeline on our own self growth. You are forced to wake up on New Yearās Day, and follow your NYR to a tee. Until, if youāre like me, you fall off your NYR wagon. Then you end up feeling completely hopeless and give it up all together. Shifting your focus to your next NYR.
I think it works for some but not for all. I think it also works for somethings, but not for others.
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