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college life update

hey guys,

i realize now that it’s been a hot second since i lasted posted on here. but to update y’all a little bit, i moved into college ! yay for being an adult . anyway , i’ve been busy with freshman orientation and the first week of classes , but now i have a little free time to post on tumblr ! it’s been amazing , and it’s 10x better than high school ever dreamed of being (though i hated high school). though the class work is , quite literally , kicking my ass right now (more on that later) but other than that , i’ve actually made friends and have been semi-healthy . i actually ventured into the gym and have made friends with salads . anyways , i hope everyone’s school year had been off to a good start ! may your grades be high and your happiness be plentiful !

best of luck,

- mia ♥

#freshman #college #dorm life #moving in #freshman year #classes #semester #study #health #gym #positivity #update #life update #that no one asked for #friends #college friends #adulthood

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You can always start again. Clean out your social media. Create a new account for your new taste in music. Study or work in a new city. Start socialising with new people. Choose a new signature scent and style and purge the outdated parts of yourself. If you don’t like where you’re at, but you don’t know what to do about it - try starting again.

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high school burnout & how to get back on track pt. 1

to put things simply: senior year sucked. well, not completely, but academically it was a nightmare. not only did my productivity go down, but my general effort for life had taken a serious toll. i just wasn’t up to do anything, because it was too easy. i admire the public education system, truly, but it’s flawed (just like all of us). now, i could make an entire post about the ups and downs of public high school, but i’d really rather not talk y’alls ears off. but, speaking a former gifted kid™, i found that the course rigor and overall environment was lacking.

even with dual credit course and advanced placement curriculum, the senior year environment hit me hard. like, i’m talking the hogwarts-express-just-ran-my-ass-over kind of hard. the first three months were fine. i spent every waking moments filling out college applications, writing scholarship essays and completing every types of fafsa paperwork available. it was fine. i was fine.

unfortunately, that type of stimulation only lasted so long. soon after the applications were mailed off, i was left with a sad excuse of honor roll student. my motivation dropped like it was hot. school became a chore and studying was practically nonexistent—i literally couldn’t care less at this point. my grades started reflecting my effort (though somehow i still managed a 4.0 at the end) and my mental health suffered.

it wasn’t until recently that i realized how burnt out i really was. the past three years of high school had been a whirlwind of extra curricular activities, from sports to volunteering to after school clubs. there was this distinct pressure to go, go, go, until you crashed and burned on the weekends. i was involved in anything and everything that would look good on an application. but when the hustle and bustle slows down in senior year—i think people forget sometimes—that life’s not always like that.

so when the game days end and the final banquets commence; you’re left with a somber feeling. it’s like you’re lost, something is missing and you have no idea where to go or what to do next. then you think: well that’s okay, i’ll just throw myself into my school work. but that’s wrong too, because nobody thinks that maybe seniors want to learn, want to do work, want to do something.

and suddenly it’s may and i was graduating. it was supposed to be the glory days, something to look back and tell my grandkids. while i did have the best group of friends a girl could ask for (literally my saving graces this senior year), i couldn’t help but feel like a lesser version of myself.

i was a half empty shell. my last six months of high school was a blur of muted grays. i hated myself and i hated school. i can’t tell you how many hours i wasted away just because we did absolutely nothing in my classes. i lost the fire in me, the burning passion that told me i could do anything i set my mind to. in six months, i had quit practicing violin, stopped my korean language learning and left my dreams on hold. i was a mess.

and that attitude carried through this summer. i’ve never had a lazy summer before, never spent so many hours antagonizing myself over what i should and shouldn’t be doing. but college starts in a week, literally in seven freaking days. and i knew that i couldn’t go on like this, i didn’t want to go on like this.

so, i’ve decided to change that. well, at least i decided that today and now i’m blogging about it. i’m tired of being tired all the time, of wasting away in my bedroom, of not caring about anything. i want to challenge myself. i want to make a difference. i want to achieve my dreams. i want to be me again.

today marks day one of getting my life back. and i’m so sorry for this long ass post, but it’s something i’ve wanted to get off my chest for a while now. ironically enough, i couldn’t even tell my therapist about it, but sure, why not just share it with the internet. but, i felt that if i could finally put my guilt and shame to paper that maybe it’d motivate me to change. so let’s give it a shot and see how it goes, yeah?

[ part two, like the actual content w/ tips and stuff, will be posted next ! ]

best of luck,

mia ♥

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things people might not tell you about college

real talk!!!

when searching for a roommate, similar interests don’t necessarily mean you’re going to click. 75% of the people i know are not close friends with their roommates even if they have similar interests, and some of the people i know have major problems with their roommates despite similar hobbies/interests. look for similar living habits and ethics.

you probably will not be the smartest kid in the room anymore. if you were at the top of your class in high school and you’re attending your dream school, be prepared for this. if you’re the smartest one in the room, you’re in the wrong room.

if you don’t pay attention to what you’re eating, it’s likely that your eating habits will get messed up. whether this is eating more often or eating less, almost everyone i know is not eating three solid meals a day. this is in part due to money and food security, but if you can afford to, please pay attention to your meals so you are getting enough nutrition.

get used to pooping in public. if you live in a hall-style dorm, you’re not going to have a bathroom to yourself. even if your dorm is suite-style, you’re still sharing that bathroom with other people. and if you like to stay on campus to do homework, you’re going to have to go the bathroom in a public area. you just gotta do the deed.

speaking of bathrooms, find the good bathrooms on campus. i know where the good bathrooms are and i go there because there are some Nasty ones.

your schedule first semester is probably FINE. i personally do not recommend trying to take the most rigorous first semester schedule possible. first semester is a crucial time to make friends. college can be a shithole, but just having people there who are going through the same shit can be very helpful. also, you might need some time to get adjusted to college life. it can be nice to have time to explore the surrounding area, college organizations, college services, etc. important note: studying is not the only important thing about college!!!!

you’re going to see a lot of people crying. your roommate will probably cry at some point. your friends will probably cry. you might too. i definitely had a meltdown at some point. it’s okay to express your emotions! and it’s okay to feel bad! what kind of support other people need can be hard to figure out, so it’s more than okay to ask them what you can do rather than try to assume.

carry a water bottle.

if your school has a big campus, your backpack will make your back hurt. i made a post on lightening up the backpack load here.

ratemyprofessor is key! an interesting class with a bad professor makes the class shit. avoid bad professors if you can.

you might be sad for the first semester or two. i think people often look forward to college as if it’ll solve their problems or as if it’ll be fun, especially if they had a rough time in high school. it’s definitely possible to have a wonderful, joyous first year. but a lot of people i know do not have that experience. that’s okay. you’re not alone.

you might change a lot.

your relationships with your friends and family will most likely change. if you don’t try to keep in touch with your friends from high school, it might be a while before you talk to them again. in terms of your parents, it might be weird coming back during breaks and having to listen to them again. you guys are going to be straddling a weird transition period between dependent minor and independent adult.

the dining hall food will start to suck. but you still have to eat. eating is important.

you need to keep a budget. even if you don’t have many expenses, you should keep a budget to get into the practice of managing your money.

there are a lot of opportunities on campus if you just look for them. things that might be available: studies that pay subjects money, subsidized concert tickets for students, electronic loans from the library, workshops on digital literacy for free, woodworking workshops for free, workshops for free in general, restaurants that give you a discount after a certain time of night, lectures, symposiums, research positions, free ice cream, free merch… there’s a lot going on.

signing up for listserves can be a good way to find out about things.

the people who introduce themselves on the welcome page for your graduating class aren’t representative of the class. i was very sad before college because i thought that everybody at my large university was a blonde sorority girl who said “froomie.” while there’s nothing inherently wrong with that, i am decidedly Not that person and i was afraid i wouldn’t be able to make connections with others. you will find your people if you look for them, and sometimes even if you don’t.

college might be lonely. it’s not uncommon to feel unable to get emotionally close to the people around you. while you may be hanging out with them a lot, sometimes that emotional bond takes a while to form. sometimes party culture can make non-partiers feel excluded from being social and making friendships. it can sometimes be hard to manage the transition to college. reach out for help.

on a related note, i made a post about managing college from an emotional stand point.

don’t be that college kid who doesn’t tip. if you can’t afford to tip, you can’t afford to eat out. it’s really that simple.

discipline is really important. when you only meet two or three times a week, for some classes if you mess up once you’re behind for the rest of the unit until the midterm (particularly true for STEM courses or courses with cumulative material). discipline is a skill that you can hone over time.

your professors are probably nicer than you think. try not to be afraid to ask them for extensions or help. in fact, DO ask them for help! they are doing this job because they like to help undergrads.

it’s not as hard as you might think. you got this!

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hi everyone! since the holidays are over for most of us, i thought i’d make an inspirational and motivational masterpost all about notes! upgrading your notes by changing the layout, adding doodles, banners, using sticky notes, changing your handwriting etc. motivates me personally to study!

out with the sloppy last minute notes and in with the new!

handwriting

how to write in cursive

some fonts to try out

how to improve your handwriting

note taking systems

study methods summed up

stationery to make it all happen

sticker printables to jazz it up

notes

how to take lecture notes

how to annotate books

taking notes from a textbook - studyign

note taking system - theorganisedstudent

note taking system - emmastudies

another note taking system - academicmind

another note taking system - wonderfullifee

the 2 notebook method

note taking with highlighters and post its

pretty timelines

note taking printables

plot summary with sticky notes

20 uses of sticky notes

colour code your notes

method with columns

the cornell note taking system

the cornell note taking system using onenote

in class notes

another in class note taking format

what are sketchnotes?

online whiteboard

flashcards

how to make flashcards

another how to make flashcards

an example

another example (with sticky notes)

and another example (biology)

8 ways to improve your flashcards

make and test flashcards online

alternative to flashcards - studyign

print onto flashcards

mindmaps

how to mindmap (1)

how to mindmap (2)

some examples

apps

notability

banners

simple banner

more banners

it’s a banner party over here

banners (shown how to draw in gifs)

illustrate your notes

how to illustrate your notes - reviseordie

sketchnote tips (banners, lettering, doodles)

more sketchnote tips

even more sketchnote tips

how to make your notes pretty - theorganisedstudent

how to make your notes pretty - studyspoinspo

how to make your notes pretty - booksflowersandtea

what is visual note taking?

a visual alphabet

note taking printables

dot grid

note outline printables

lined cornell method printable

grid cornell method printable

hope you all had a good rest and are ready for a new year of studying!

xoxo lou

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7 Ways to organize your laptop because we can always be a little more organized on our devices (including myself).

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Just in case this helps anyone!! Go decorate those notes, friends!!

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may you get a sign this week that shows you that you’re on the right path and that things are flowing and moving in your favor. may the sign be evident, clear, and direct

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You’re not reading this by accident. This is your confirmation. You’re going to make it. No matter what it looks like right now. God is going to renew your faithfulness. So hold on, be strong and don’t give up. You are next in line for your miracle.

#motivation #a little encouragement #text

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Every once and a while you get a glimpse of the person you could be. Grab that. Hold on to that. Work for it. Nothing is out of reach.

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i think my heart just died a lil bit

The Marvel Cinematic Universe through the years

#wow i love this post #marvel cinematic universe #marvel #mcu #aesthetic #movies #iron man #avengers #captain american #too long to tag everyone #im lazy

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I’ve been receiving tonnes of questions on Note - Taking recently, so I’d thought I make a post. Plus, I had fun making these graphics.

There are three different methods that I prefer when it comes to note taking:

Notes written During the Lecture

I highly recommend taking notes during the lecture.

I also use abbreviations for quicker and more efficient note taking. Some examples of abbreviation that I use are:

w/ - With

w/o - Without

e.g. - For example

Notes written After the Lecture

As for notes written after the lecture, I tend to seek the help of Google Spreadsheets or Microsoft Excel. This way I am able to organise information learnt. I do this by dividing the information provided into two columns, one for keywords or questions and the other for definitions and answers.

*Note: This method was adapted from the note taking method I’ve used during college.

Rewritten Notes

I also rewrite my notes. My rewritten notes are arranged based on the order they appear in the syllabus unless there are pieces of information that are related to more than one topic.

I use a black pen or pencil for my written notes, as well as coloured pens and highlighters to highlight the key words and terminologies for emphasise.

Before writing them down, I tend to visualise the layout - alternating between words and pictures/diagram. This definitely helps me with remembering for exams. All I have to do is imagine that I’m looking at that page and I can remember where everything is.

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Please click on the images for a much clearer view.

Well, that’s all from me! I hope that you found this information helpful. And, don’t hesitate to ask me questions if you’re confused about this method of note-taking, or any other problems you might have. For more information of how to survive university, follow this page. And, for more medical school chronicles, follow me on IG.

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Ethiopia showing the world how it’s done 🇪🇹

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that’s some ravenclaw shit.

me, when i actually end up studying

#ravenclaw #study like granger #she's a gryffindor #can't spell #harry potter #study #studyblr #inspiration #funny #i'm not really funny #excuse my french

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be a (smart) goal digger

in all my twelve years of public education, one of the few things i remember is my freshman health class. not only because it brought about a whole new level of teenage cringe and the raw awkwardness of the human body, but also because it taught me a little bit about how to approach life. stds and nutrition aside (not that those aren’t important to be informed of) my gym teacher talked a lot about goal setting.

what’s so hard about goal setting? you ask. well, depending on how you structure your goals and visualize them, your chances of success can increase. (note: not a proven science, but i’ll just base it off my own personal experience.) i’ve noticed over the years that i’m more likely to achieve something if i can visualize it.

this is achieved by setting small, tangible goals and giving yourself realistic timelines. humans strive for progress we can see, which is precisely why ‘getting fit’ is such a hard resolution to stick with. this is why it’s important to be specific in your goals.

consider it this way: these small goals are the stepping stones to the bigger picture. you have to work your way up to the penthouse, and then you can look back at how far you’ve come. (started from the bottom, now we’re here) sounds hella romantic, right? that’s the american dream™. hard work shows results, you just have to be willing to take the time to bring them to the spotlight.

so i’ve talked a lot about goal setting, but with little or no specifics. so, i’ll shut my motivational trap before i go off on a tangent (again) and just get on with the post.

the basics of goal setting

first things first (i’m a realist and i realize that it’s currently 2019, but i’m not ashamed of that one) think of your end goal

what do you want accomplish overall, when all the workbooks are finished, the books are shut and the notebooks are filled?

what is your dream? the passion that keeps you up at night? the little lightbulb that just won’t leave you alone?

visualize it and use that as your motivation when you’re burnt out, when you’re doubting yourself, when you’re ready to quit.

make it strong and make it yours

second, break it down into small little steps

chop that goal up like it’s a vegetable and gordan ramsay is yelling at you to dice it before the soup burns

make a game plan! draw out how you’re going to approach the offensive line (yay for sports reference)

the key here is make these into to measurable milestones

these help you to visualize your progress and keep yourself accountable

like i said, humans like results and without some type of proof of your labor, you’re twice as likely to get discouraged and give up

we don’t want to throw away all that hard work for nothing!

here’s a example of small stepping goals :

say i’m learning korean

then some of my goals might look like: learning the vowels of hangul by the end of the week, completing the level one text book in three months or watching the first few minutes of a kdrama without subtitles

you want to choose things that are physical; something your can witness with your own eyes

third, give yourself a deadline

the final tip for the first part of the series, yay!

but if you’re a procrastinator like me, then you know work won’t truly get done until it’s 2 am and you’re staring a deadline in the face

it explains my general state of sleep deprevation, but i have yet to completely change my ways on this

anyways, no one else knows your schedule like you do

you know you’re limits too

so keep that in mind when you start setting these goals

it helps to create a timeline; take a year, a month, a week, whichever suits your final goal the best

then look at your schedule and i mean really look

this is where you get the biggest bang for your buck

you need to be realistic of the time you have and how you’re likely to spend it

don’t schedule three workouts in a day if you know that you’ve got a 8 am class and an essay due

be honest with yourself (keep in mind the time you allot for socializing, school functions and me time)

and it doesn’t have to be hours at a time, your can schedule vocab review on your bus ride to work or play a podcast while you’re getting ready in the morning

it’s all about managing your time and being reasonable

woah, that’s a lot. gosh i hope i remember to save a copy of this later, because it’s like 3 am and i want to go to bed. anyways, i hope you enjoy the first content post for this blog. i’m sorry that it got a little wordy, but apparently i had a lot more to say than i thought. anyways, let me know if you guys liked this and/or want to see more? comments, questions and smiles are always welcome.

you got this!

— mia, a very tired human

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