busybby:

hi honeys !! i’m back with another self care masterpost because we all know self care is probably my favorite thing in the world. anyways, these are just a few tips (that i actually came up with myself in my own bujo to help me stay productive and motivated) to help you get back into the swing of things as school starts up again 🙂

• take a nap after school rather than just wasting time “relaxing” (aka scrolling through twitter for hours @ me)
• start homework at school (if possible)
• be okay with giving yourself breaks and rest periods, but make sure what you do in those times is actually serving you
• work in a coffee shop to get stuff done, but budget yourself. this is helpful but also an easy way to drop a ton of cash in a short amount of time
• alternative to above: work in a library or (if you have a big campus or live near a university) go to their main “center” and just chill out there, there are restaurants but also just tables for anyone to use.
• be realistic with your time and actually budget it. your time is valuable.
• start things early
• make small, personal deadlines
• reward yourself
• work outside
• experiment with your studying/writing/working methods – it’s okay to change things up
• let things flow
• know that you deserve everything you’re working towards

hope this is helpful,

xoxo annie

uni-venture:

This is simply a very quick collection of links that all are helpful
to brush up on here at the time of us all resuming our classes! I hope you enjoy!

Class

• Dealing With Group Projects by @determinationandcaffeine
  
• Effective Class/Lecture Notes by @emmastudies
  
• Help! I Hate My Teacher by @studiouschuck​
• Language Learning Styles by @lovelybluepanda
• Learning Any Language #1 #2 #3 by @norvegian-w-o-o-d, @staedtlers-and-stabilos & @nihongo-no-gakusei
• Making a Study Schedule by @mindofamedstudent
• MLA Format Rundown @studying-and-organzing
• Staying Awake in Class by @study-studymore-studyhard
• Study Tips #1 #2 #3 #4 by @universi-tea, @wherefunsurvives & @writingss
• Taking Notes From a Textbook by @staticsandstationery
• Taking Notes in Different Classes @breannestudies
• Reading in a Foreign Language by @manap0tion
• Revising as a Visual Learner by @knowledge-seeker

Taking care

• Accommodations for Health Conditions by @deskdays
• Chronic Illness in High School by @deskdays
• Dorm Tips by @studyblrisms
• Easy, Healthy Food by @studynostalgic
• Finals with Mental Illness by @inkskinned
• Fitness for the Busy Student by @abby-studies-art
• Fixing Burnout by @polcry
• Maximize Your Sleeping Time by @determinationandcaffeine
• Productive Mornings by @universi-tea
• The Art of Skipping Class by @delthenerd​
• Waking Up Early by @theyrestudying​

Miscellaneous

• Study Space Hacks by @mbrl
• Take Advantage of Your Library by @ccstudys​
• Assignment Tracker by @boligraff​
• Don’t Break The Chain by @zeffort​
• Project/Homework/Essay Planner by @boligraff​
• How to Choose a College Laptop by @ccstudys
• Apps for Students #1 #2 #3 by @studycrack, @highlighteurs & @studyquill

acdemic:

school starts for me in a little over a week so i thought i’d make a quick back to school masterpost! this is a compilation of tips that i found helpful from youtube study channels, as well as things that i’ve personally done to make school easier. 

• do your best work as soon as school starts
• usually the first week(s) of school have a relatively light homework load, but don’t slack off!
• this is the time to put in the most effort
• you’ll be able to see which subjects you want to spend more or less time on throughout the semester
• also, if you turn in great work, participate in class, and go to office hours right from the start, you’re going to keep up those good habits as the school year continues
• plus, you’ll leave a fantastic impression on your teachers 🙂
• use! a! planner!
• cliché? yes, but it works
• planners are a great tool to organize so many different aspects of your life, not just school
• write down your assignments as soon as you get them so that you won’t forget anything, and so that you can plan your day/week accordingly
• try to space out your assignments if you can so that you don’t spend all of your time on just one subject
• describe your tasks. instead of saying “study chemistry” (which will turn into binge-watching youtube), say “practice balancing chemical equations”
• planners are also great for setting and keeping track of goals! 
• BUT, if planners don’t work for you, use some other way to keep track of your tasks and your time – to do lists, schedules, checklists, bullet journals, etc. choose what works for you!
• just make sure that you keep all of your tasks in one place. 
• break down larger tasks, such as projects or papers, throughout the week
• do a little every day instead of cramming all the work into one night
• bonus: try to get your assignments reviewed by someone like a teacher or a classmate before turning them in – most teachers are happy to look at drafts and give suggestions that will improve your work and your grade!
• also, for big projects, my procrastinating brain has found it helpful to ‘reset the deadlines’ – work so that you’ll finish your bigger assignments a few days before they’re actually due
• a big part of breaking down tasks and planning is also knowing your own study habits
• try to figure out how long you spend on certain types of assignments, and know how much time you should allocate to specific tasks
• when you have a choice, go for meaningful
• for some assignments, such as essays where you can choose your own prompt, it’s easy to choose the easy prompt
• but whenever you can, try to go for the prompt that will help you to deepen your understanding of the material you’ve learned
• teachers who reuse prompts will probably see a lot of the “same” essays every year, so this is a way to stand out in a positive way!
• if you can, declutter
• or at least try to clean up your study space for the school year
• having a neat space to work can really go a long way
• throw out those old pens that have run out of ink and are honestly just there to look pretty
• also: invest in good lighting because you gotta take care of those beautiful eyes
• find classmates who can be your study buddies
• if you know who the “top students” in your class are, seek out their help! get contact info!
• if you miss classes or have concepts that you’re having trouble with, you’ll always have someone to ask
• i mean you should always feel comfortable with asking your teacher for help, but it’s nice to have someone to quickly proofread your paper or review for a test with
• peer tutors are also a great resource!
• take the time to establish new habits
• maybe come up with a morning/afternoon/night routine so that you know you’ll spend some time every day being productive
• and don’t let yourself off the hook here!!
• some ideas for habits: hydrating properly every day, working out, getting enough sleep every night, avoiding procrastination, journaling, focusing on one thing at a time / not multitasking, going to office hours consistently, participating in class
• be honest with yourself. what are some things you do every day that you might not need to do every day? and what are some things you hope you can add to your daily routine?
• speaking of habits, fix that sleep schedule asap
• if you want to pay attention in class and turn in good work, you’re going to need enough sleep
• i would recommend sleeping early and waking up early over sleeping late – it just feels less awful throughout the day and it shouldn’t do as much damage to your sleep schedule as one all nighter will
• get yo priorities straight
• learn to say “no” to things that will take up your time but won’t really benefit you
• recognize that not everything is important
• that being said! take breaks!!
• burnout is real my friends
• a lot of people say that you should use your downtime to work, and you definitely can if you want to and feel able to
• it’s so easy to feel like you have to be studying or working 24/7, and that’s not true
• if you feel like you really need a break, take a break
• spend time with your family and friends! treat yourself with some ice cream! go for a walk (without your phone)! call someone who lives far away from you to say you miss them!
• being productive is great, and even if you’re the kind of person that can handle that much work without burning out, that stress will release itself elsewhere – some harsh words you didn’t mean, some small thing that annoyed you more than it should have

ok that was a lot crammed into one post, but i have one more important point: be excited for school!!! it may be stressful at times (most of the time) but school is a place where we learn things and better ourselves and open our minds to new perspectives! i am personally so psyched for 10th grade and i think having that attitude will make back to school a lot easier 🙂

i hope some of these tips help you, and as usual feel free to drop me an ask about anything! i’ll be writing more of these “quick tip”-type masterposts for back to school because they’re a looot less time consuming for me to make (being honest here). let me know what you think of this format! and if you have any requests for masterpost topics i’m always open to those. 

ambedostudies:

1. Have a Positive Mental Attitude– Prime yourself
at being always comfortable and confident that u can do a lot better at
studying. Remember that you are studying things that will prove to be valuable
in real life. 

2. Prepare your Work Space– Look for a place in your
home or bedroom where u think u can study and maintain concentration in your work.
Have materials stocked up and in place before your study. This way, u can
finish your work without any interruptions. 

3. Avoid Cramming– study an hour a day even when
there’s no homework. Scan your notebooks and do a little advanced reading of your
textbooks. You can also research through the internet to learn more about the
topics u are covering in school.  I suggest google scholar, it’s like
google but for students, it has the citations, and filters results so that only
helpful outcomes appear.

4. Do projects with more enthusiasm and
creativity– Don’t be afraid to think of new ideas or ways to present your
homework or projects. Teachers always give additional points to students who
show great effort in their works. SO, don’t be afraid to do something original,
do something that hasn’t been done before.

5. Raise Your Hand– Be active and establish a
friendly attitude towards your teachers. Offer to help them out in checking
some work, filing papers or just carrying their things. Little good things add
up in the end for that extra effort grade, and they’ll always remember you as a
very helpful student. 

6. Enjoy Reading the Latest News– Find
connections or associations with your life as a student, as a child, as a
friend, or as a citizen. Certain reports would always ask for u to react so
better be ahead with current events which you may be affected with. 

7. Listen to Your Teacher, take a few notes– In
my experience, the more i copy and take down notes, the more i get lost in the
lecture. It is best to listen first and understand before u jot down any
important keywords. Yes, use keywords, simple doodles and arrows to make
associations. These will help u remember all concepts mentally. 

8. Keep Notes on Index Cards– I use personally
use the smaller oxford ones, they are more portable honestly pretty aesthetic..  

9. Watch TV Wisely– Yep you heard it, TV, when
watching TV I sometimes pick up points which may seem relevant in my life. They
sometimes even have something to do with what’s happening in class at the
moment so, always initiate conversation about the latest shows and issues you
have watched. Don’t be afraid to argue and defend your opinions.