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Study Tips Straight from My Professor

Hi guys! So a lot of our classes are starting today, even with the eclipse so I thought I’d share some tips my teacher sent out to help everyone get a better grade in the sciences classes, which may or may not be slightly trickier than others. It’s important to realize that no one can get through all of these, so pick what is most important to you.

1) Put in the time. Using the “three-to-one” rule, three hours of studying outside of class time per one credit hour. If your class is 3 credits, you should be studying independently an additional 9 hours. For 4 credits, 12 hours. Teachers expect you to treat studying as your job (even if you do have an actual job) meaning you should virtually be studying anytime outside of meals, class, sleep, work, etc. > To clarify, this is per week. Not at all per day. You will never be able to shove an appropriate amount of studying per class into one day. Do not try, it is not healthy. 2) NO cramming. It is MUCH more productive to study a little each day rather than 9 hours the day before a test. You will remember virtually nothing if you do and will not be as happy with the grade you recieve. Taking it in little bits stores it in long term memory and you will actually learn it rather than just regurgitating it onto a test. 3) Time management is crucial. Especially if you are someone who works or has kids or other priorities that also need attention. Make a schedule and. Stick. To. It. 4) Be prepared and organized. Do not be the person who lost their pencil and doesn’t have an extra, forgot a notebook or textbook, keys, etc. Give yourself enough time so you’re not rushing and make sure you have what you need! Your college professors are not here to attend to your personal needs when some of them have 800+ students a semester. 5) Use a calender. Write down your assignments, projects, class times, anything you need to remember. Use it religiously because it will be so much easier than trying to keep it all inside your head and that way you will not forget anything. 6) Use the book AND the notes. Most professors write things in a different way than the book and reading something in multiple different ways will better help you remember the concept rather than the sentence word for word. 7) Read ahead. Doing so helps you prepare for and not be lost in lecture and it will benefit you as well as the teacher. 8) Attend all/as many classes as you can and be an active listener. Sit up straight, face forward, don’t pay attention to what others around you are doing (I sit up front whenever possible). Keep an extra piece of paper near you in case you have questions so you can either ask or go back later and look it up yourself. 9) Take detailed notes. With permission, record the lecture so you can hear it again later, abbreviate whatever you are scribbling down, and then as soon as you can after class, rewrite it in a neater, nicer way and don’t be afraid to word things differently. A review shortly after class is proven to help it convert to long term memory. 10) Keep your phone off in class. I know we all love our phones and class is boring, but it’s also crucial information. We’ve all been through that period of regret where we wished we had paid attention. Don’t let that happen anymore. Use it only for emergencies and recording lectures. 11) Even if you don’t rewrite your notes after class, review them. Make sure to pay attention to anything the teacher may have repeated or any learning objectives they would like for you to know. 12) Study early and often! This goes along with no cramming but the sooner and more repetitively you relay information to your brain, the easier it will be to remember it. If you don’t look at the information for 2 weeks and then suddenly need to remember it all, not only will you be too stressed to retain it, you’ll also be wasting valuable time. Make your own study guides and test questions. 13) Make flashcards. Flashcards are only useful when you a) shuffle them occasionally and b) take the ones you’ve memorized out of the pile but still review them every now and then to make sure you still remember. Put any back in the pile that you missed. 14) Use mnemonic devices for lists of related terms. 15) Type or rewrite your notes. I’d recommend writing them again, because physical writing by hand is another way to help remember it. 16) Consolidate your material. This means: tables, lists, figures, concept maps. Reasonable chucks. 17) Teach it to someone else. The best way to tell if you have mastered something is that you are able to explain it to someone else correctly in a way that makes sense. 18) Pick a good place for effective studying. We all love our study groups, but let’s be honest. At most the first 20 minutes is talking, then 10 minutes of studying before half the group is surfing Tumblr and the other half is complaining they’re hungry. I prefer to study by myself for this reason. Find a quiet place with minimal distractions and get prepared to work your fucking ass off. 19) Get decent rest before the exam and be sure to get there early or on time, unpredictable situations included. Exams are important and your teacher will not care if there was a traffic jam. If you miss the exam, you miss the exam. 20) Learn from your mistakes. Review your incorrect exam answers and figure out why it was wrong and why the correct answer was correct. Talk to your teacher, TA, resource lab, anyone who may help you if you’re stuck. 21) Review the midterm and start preparing for finals. Most of the midterm material should be on the final, so it’s one of your best study guides. 22) Keep your textbooks and notes. I know we’re all broke as fuck and would like to sell them back, but you never know when that information will be useful in another class down the road. 23) Do NOT discuss grades, quizzes, tests, or exams with your class mates. Of course they’ll complain that they didn’t study, that chapter 6 was this, or chapter 8 said that and it was confusing. This type of conversation will only make you nervous so steer clear of all of it.

Edit: I have made an adjustment to #2 to clarify that the 3 hours of studying/1 credit hour for that class should be per week, not per day. 💕

hi guys! this is really out of nowhere, but like a lot of people, im in self isolation from COVID-19 at the moment, and I’m aware that many people are bored out of their minds being stuck at home. i am also tired and bored and satisfied at the moment so i’m making a list of suggestions to organize my plans for quarantine, which i will share with you guys! 

productive:

- clean your room

- wipe the floors

- organize your thoughts

- organize and rearrange your living space to look nice

- finish your chores

- journal your thoughts

- shower

- skincare

- study your schoolwork if you’re still in school

- look at those thoughts you pushed to the back of your mind because you were too busy with other things

- develop a new work out routine

- exercise

learning/practicing:

- simple ballet steps

- learn a new language (try spanish, french, english, chinese, etc). 

- online dances

- how to cook new recipes

- photoshop

- bake new things

- learn to play chess

- meditation

- how to use garageband and compose a song

- music theory

- research something you’re passionate about 

- bullet journal

- finish a project you’ve been working on

- learn to knit/crochet

- play an instrument (guitar, piano, violin, etc)

- knit stuffed animals

- make a friendship bracelet

- indoor soccer

- learn or practice make up (have fun with the colors)

- learn photography

fun things

- pottery

- make masquerade masks

- bead jewelry

- read lots of new books! or find books to request from your library

- write a story/fanfiction or finish writing whatever project you have

- spend time with your pets. teach them new tricks, cuddle, take them for a walk if you live in a less crowded area and as long as you’re ten feet away from every human being.

- take a walk, see above.

- paint shit and decorate your living space with them

- paper mache

- try new hairstyles

- make pizza or brownies or cakes

- make an early birthday present for someone

- make yourself look nice for no reason other than for yourself

- dance crazily in your room

- sing loudly

- act out an entire musical  

- make tea

- dye your hair

- finish a coloring book 

- sketch

- make a positive reminders jar for yourself or friends 

- hang out with the person you’re with if you have one 

- write a poem or song

- make a collage

when you feel no motivation to get up:

- watch a movie “with” (texting) your friends

- find a new tv show to binge watch

- search for new music

- make some playlists

- online browse/shop

- youtube and netflix

- eat snack 

- take a nap

- read or reread a really long slow burn fic

- reconnect with old online friends

- text your friends

- text someone on here you think is really cool but were too afraid to talk to

- watch anime

- download a mobile game and play it until you’re tired of it

feel free to add more!

p.s. drink some water you lil gremlin then continue scrolling love u ❤️

Furniture

Bed: [KKB] MARKETB VELLO Loft bed - The Sims 4

Cinder Block Table: kardofe_ Disastrous_End Table

Wired Bookshelf: DOT's Wire Cube Shelves Mesh

Rattan stand: sanoysims — “Varm” bedroom set (TS4) So, this has been…

Glowing Swiggly Mirror: To glow | Winner9 on Patreon

Tobacco Dispenser and Plants: Download – Basemental Mods

Neon Signs: Lizzie's Bar Neon Signs🌸 | Hydrangea on Patreon

Wall Stickers: https://www.patreon.com/posts/42135506

Animated Bubble Wall: https://www.patreon.com/posts/vaporwave-set-2-47951429?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copy_to_clipboard&utm_campaign=postshare

Brown Heart Rug: Dollaholics' Heart Print Rugs

Lanterns: https://www.patreon.com/posts/curtain-41337402

Clutter

Kawaii Food and Drinks: https://hydrangeachainsaw.tumblr.com/

Asian Snacks: Cherry on K-POP — MIX FOOD - S4CC CLUTTER - Banana Milk (4…

Pillows: Langon Bed Set by Ronja at Simenapule » Sims 4 Updates

Pillows 2: Amelia bedroom at Aifirsa » Sims 4 Updates

Retro Posters: Lady Kendal Sims — Retro Halloween Posters (Simblreen gift 5/5) 🦇…

Anime Curtains: https://www.patreon.com/posts/curtain-41337402

Hello Kitty Phone: retro days set [buy cc conversions] - The Sims 4

Books: Book conversions - 29 meshes download at mio-sims

Brown Curtains: ung999's Bedroom Acacia

Vinyl Pack: ddaeng sims

Cigarette Clutter: SimsPlex — Smoking Clutter It's time to give your sims a.....

Wall Decor Grid: RAVENTONS — Wall Decor Pantone Download This set includes: …

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Wall Plant: ung999's Kitchen Anukoi - Wall Plant

Wall Shelves: ordinary-sims: cherry-sims: Saturday Morning…

Room Divider: ung999's Bedroom Jasper - Room Divider

Plushies: https://pqsim4.blogspot.com/2020/02/toddler-set-1-sims-4-custom-content.html

Industrial Doors: C'est La Vie — Workingindustrial double doors by scandiforest. ...

My “things to do” on summer holiday.

- Get a tan.

- Get a hella tattoo.

- Say yes for a whole day.

- Leave a note on somebody’s car window.

- Have a big sleepover.

- Buy a pair of converse.

-  Have a water balloon fight.

- Go by a different name for a day.

- Be hippy for a day.

- Watch sunrise and sunset.

- Maybe get a boyfriend.

- Learn how to skateboard.

- Go on a thrift store shopping spree with friends.

- Hold a “free hugs” sign in public.

- Make an inspiration wall.

- Write a song and sing it in public.

- Get a piercing.

- Talk to a stranger.

- Reach 2K on Instagram.

- 24 without any electronics.

- Destroy a watermelon with your friends.

- Have a paint fight wearing all white.

- Fry an egg on the road.

- Create a quote book.

- Play messy Twister.

- Buy flowers an give it to a stranger.

- Burn old schoolwork.

- Maybe get fit (?)

- Kiss someone.

- Make a blanket fort and sleep in it ( maybe do it in your backyard? idk, just be original ).

- Get a pennyboard.

- Wear pajamas in public.

- Go to as many concerts as you can.

- Take a photo every day.

- Go to a record shop.

- Go to the zoo.

- Go to a fair or carnival.

- Buy a cute little fish.

- Go bowling.

- Make Vlogs.

- Jump into a pool fully clothed.

- Ikea adventure with friends.

- Make a summer movie.

- Make pinterest recipes.

- Get on a roller coaster.

- Go to the amusement park.

- Start a wish tree.

- Make a bonfire party.

- Make a selfie album.

- Fly a kite ( I’ve never done that )

- Make a bonfire party.

- Crave names in a tree.

- Make a lemonade stand.

- Buy a disposable camera.

- Play catch with eggs.

- Leave notes in books on a book shop.

- Get a construction cone ( I think it’s gonna be fun ).

- Make a Instagram account and take photos of everything that you do this summer.

- Have a lot of fun.

{September 14, 2017} | AP Macroeconomics notes and avocado toast 🥑✨

AP Human Geography

5 Steps to a 5 - 500 Questions to Know By Test Day (not mine, just found the link)

Study Stuff, Chapters and Chapter Guides

Human Geography: People, Place and Culture Chapter Quizzes and Resources

College Board’s Practice Exam Questions (scroll to end of PDF)

Midterm Study Guide

Barron’s Full Practice Exam

Lots of  Human Geography Resources

College Board’s Full Exam Practice

College Board’s Free Response Practice

Reveal True Colours (Hex/Spell)

Purpose: A spell to set things in motion to expose someone who’s wronged you. Meant for people you’ve spoken out against but no one believes you due to the offender’s social status. 

Needed

A small mirror

A black expo marker or black cloth

(Optional) Candles for protection/amplification

Casting

Cover mirror with the cloth or ink and light candles if you choose

Meditate, focusing on the target. (What did they do to you? Why did they do it? How did it make you feel?)

Recite the following until you’re content:

Put on a mask, Lie all you want. The monster inside you Isn’t a shock.

I’ll peel off your mask, Show your face to the light, And see who all believes That you’re still in the right.

Remove the cloth or ink from the mirror and focus on your goal. 

Do u know if there's any help for the algebra 2 course like masterposts or anything really I'd appreciate any help

khan academy’s algebra 2 

a page for algebra 2 resources

algebra 2 tutorials

algebra 2 math course

practical algebra lessons

hope this helped!

Ana/Mia Buddies

If you’re looking for an ana/mia buddy, there’s someone who can help!                  Ana-Mia-Buddies is a blog, where you can find someone to help! Message them with your name, location, and age, and they search around to find someone right for you! Then, you will be sent their Tumblr name! Reblog to spread awareness!

Assessment Timeline Planner Free Printable

Organising an assessment task can be super daunting so I created a printable that might just help plan out each day and each step. I made two versions, one with 10 days and one with 4 days for planning!

Download link 4 days here

Download link 10 days here

I hope you enjoy using and customising these printables! If you upload a photo featuring it, I’d love to see. Please tag me on Tumblr with #emmastudies or on Instagram with @emmastudiess. You can see other people using my printables by visiting the #esprintables tag on my blog! Please remember, these printables are for personal use only and should not be redistributed as your own.

If you want to find more organisational printable and support me, please check out my Etsy shop with lots of downloads dedicated to students. You can use ‘student10′ to get 10% off any purchase! :-)

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