Study Tips - Blog Posts
💛31/05/2022💛
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Inorganic chemistry reactions flashcards
Chemical tests flashcards
2017 A-Level Chemistry Paper 1
2018 A-Level Chemistry Paper 1
Fill out booklet
Online courses
I’m hoping to get all this done today, and have a really productive day! 📚
I’m feeling quite confident about chemistry at the moment, so I’m hoping these should go okay. 🧪
I’ll update later, have a productive day! ☺️🫶🏻
Welcome!
Hi there!
🌻My name is Hunny (she/her) and welcome to my study blog!
🌻I’m studying A-levels in Biology, Chemistry and Physics, and am in year 13.
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Don’t lower your standards. Increase the effort.
From my last assignments of undergraduate degree.
My tactic for article based assignments is that reading the whole article first, then scanning the whole based on the prompt, and finally marking the very important and selected parts and starting to write with a detailed draft.
Also, sorry for my messy table :)
{Çınar}
Some dark vibes...
But I like it like that!
Plus, the light on the page and darkness surrounds you is the best focusing condition, at least for me.
{Çınar}
useful study channels :)
today's post will be pretty short but hopefully useful. i've compiled a list of my favorite youtube channels for study tips, tricks, and motivation- hope it helps!
Study tips & tricks
gohar's guide - informative youtube shorts on studying
fayefilms - mainly vlogs and study tips
mahad the mentor - focuses on college applications and ap classes, mainly geared towards high schoolers
helaine zhao - again, mainly vlogs for inspiration + study tips
js park - maximizing studying, how to manage time
Explaining concepts/tutoring
organic chemistry tutor - explains math, chemistry, and physics in concise and easy to follow videos (absolute lifesaver)
khan academy - a classic, focus mainly on math but also has other subjects
Study with me and music
lofi girl
ellene
abao in tokyo
merve
College channels
elliot choy - student at vanderbilt, makes trip vlogs
the college essay guy - lemme tell you, he's the GOAT at college essays. also has a blog at https://www.collegeessayguy.com/
kay chung - makes absolutely chaotic dental student youtube shorts, super funny and entertaining!
hope this helps, and please check out my other posts!!
how to take better notes during fast-paced lectures
taking better notes during fast-paced lectures can be challenging, but here are some tips to help you keep up:
abbreviations and symbols: create a personal shorthand system. for example, use “w/” for “with,” “b/c” for “because,” and arrows (→) to show relationships. this can significantly speed up your note-taking.
focus on main ideas: listen for key points and concepts rather than trying to transcribe everything. lecturers often emphasize important information through repetition, changes in tone, or visual aids. pay attention to these cues.
structured methods:
cornell method: divide your page into three sections: a narrow left column for cues, a wider right column for notes, and a bottom section for a summary. during the lecture, jot down main points in the right column. after the lecture, add cues and a summary.
outline method: use headings and subheadings to organize information hierarchically. this helps in understanding the relationship between topics.
mind mapping: create a visual representation of the lecture content. start with a central idea and branch out with related concepts. this method is particularly useful for visual learners.
leave space: if you miss something, leave a gap and move on. you can fill in the details later, either from the textbook, recordings, or discussions with classmates.
record the lecture: if your lecturer allows it, recording can be a lifesaver. you can listen to the lecture again to fill in any gaps in your notes. just make sure to review the recording soon after the lecture while the material is still fresh in your mind.
review and revise: go over your notes as soon as possible after the lecture. this helps reinforce the material and allows you to clarify any points you didn’t fully understand. consider rewriting or typing up your notes to organize them better.
active listening: engage with the lecture by asking questions and participating in discussions. this not only helps you understand the material better but also makes it easier to remember.
use technology: apps like evernote, onenote, or notability can help you organize and search your notes efficiently. some apps even allow you to record audio and sync it with your notes.
do you have any specific challenges with note-taking? let me know in the comments.
❤️ nene
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Studying when EXAUSTED
This is for those times when you really desperately want to be productive and get things done but you can't focus and you just want to sleep but you didn't do anything today so you feel shitty.
if you can, please just go to sleep (I do get that sometimes you feel so shitty about how little work you got done that you can't sleep, but if you can, please do it and approach tomorrow with a fresh start)
plan out what tomorrow is going to look like. I will break it down by task, for example: 6:00 wake up, 6:05 work out 6:15 shower, 6:30 make tea, 6:40 start work, 7:30 break etc. This will 1) help you feel better about not getting anything done 2) can help you be more productive tomorrow.
if you have things to do that are easy/low brain power, do them. These are things like printing out work, scanning stuff, tidying your kitchen. getting these little things out of the way can make a HUGE difference later
if you can, just read over your material. Don't even try to understand, just read it. Tomorrow when you come back to try and actually learn it, you will already be a little familiar and it can speed things up for you
eat something, drink something, and see if it makes you feel better- many times when i'm "unable" to go on, I eat a meal and drink a glass or two of water and magically I feel great again
try doing a workout- sometimes it just makes the exhaustion worse, but if you need to stay up later (shoutout to my fellow 6:30 pm bedtime pals) it can stretch time a little bit, and sometimes wakes up your brain. It's also good for you and can make your sleep go better
DONT DRINK COFFEE. or tea. no caffeine. you are already tired, it's not going to fix anything, its just going to make you jittery and sad. it's also going to upset your sleep schedule and make the tired worse for tomorrow.
lastly- just go to bed. pushing through true exhaustion is not going to help you or anyone else. anything you try and learn is going to float right out of your head, and it can lead to burnout which will make everything worse. Please just sleep