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starlight-student · 7 months

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☆ grad school really is just reading 24/7 ☆

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violet-studying · 7 years

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20 Questions tag

Ah! I’ve had this tag in my notes for so long, just got around to it! :) Here we go!

Rule: Answer 20 questions and tag 20 followers who you would like to get to know better! I was tagged by @studyingphych. I didn’t know anyone actually cared about me here, so thank you <3 name: Esperanza nickname: Esper zodiac sign: Sagittarius height: 5’1" orientation: Straight nationality: ‘Murican fav fruit: Strawberries <3 fav season: Fall Fav flowers: N/A (I actually don’t like flowers at all. Like a person will buy them for you and then you have to watch them die and I just can’t do that Fav scent: Pumpkin spice/cinnamon. Anything fall really fav color: Mint Green. fav animal: Pugs coffee, tea, or hot cocoa: I enjoy the taste of hot coca, but I love trying out all the teas that I can average hours of sleep: During the school year about 6-8 hours, but in the summer probably 8-10 lmao fav fictional character: Tally Youngblood number of blankets you sleep with: 1 blanket that would count as like four because it’s so huge and it’s made from feathers dream trip: Madrid <3 blog created: A couple weeks ago, I believe :) I Tag: @my-little-langblr @starlightstudent @studycapades @thinkbox-studies @journal-of-studying @colbystudies @studivore @somanystudy @richstudy @gemma—stvdies @fashionnstudies @kyoto-studies @anatomyofbiology @stevenstudies @studypride @my-philosofias @spacy-peach @study-by-the-moon @kellistudies @starcrossedstudying

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starlight-student · 7 months

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☆ spent some time doing planning and writing in the library ☆

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starlight-student · 2 years

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hello all! i have written quite a few research papers during my time in university, and these are some of the tips and tricks i’ve used while writing! (disclaimer: these are from the perspective of a history and spanish major so the process may be different for other majors and of course everyone is different! this is just what helps me)

1. spend time at the library

this is the most important tip in this post, hence its spot as number 1. not only is it great to spend time writing in the library to help you focus, but there are countless resources at your university’s library that will help you write the paper. depending on your university, you may have archives, an extensive array of books on the subject, and staff members specifically hired to help students do research. take advantage of these resources!

2. write an outline

having an outline is immensely helpful while writing a research paper. it helps you organize your thoughts and write more cohesively, especially when the paper is 8+ pages long. another important part of outlines is coming up with a clear thesis before you start writing so research is guided by a main point.

3. go to your professor’s office hours

going to office hours can be helpful in multiple ways. your prof can help you identify a topic, can read over a rough draft, and give you research tips. as professors, they have done research themselves and can help point you in the right direction. plus, professors love when students visit their office hours because a majority of their students don’t, so your professor will appreciate it!

4. give yourself time to revise a rough draft

including myself, we have all procrastinated. the last couple years of school have been really hard, so don’t blame yourself if you find yourself behind on your work. but, if you can, writing a rough draft ahead of time and working on the paper throughout the semester can make the final product so much better! try to find a friend (or your professor!^) to read the rough draft to get multiple eyes on the paper. some professors will even require that you submit a rough draft for the class.

5. do research at an archive

obviously this is not possible for every paper you’re assigned in college. but, if it’s for an important class for your major, doing research in person at an archive can make your paper unique and make you stand out. find a local institution or your university’s archives and see if they have any sources relevant to your topic. then, make an appointment or just show up (depending on their policy) and gain access to archival materials!

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starlight-student · 1 year

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✽ nov. 9 2022 ✽

spending so many days in the library recently and loving watching the gingko leaves fall

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starlight-student · 1 year

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❊ some bullet journal spreads for the next two weeks! ❊

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starlight-student · 7 months

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☆ i had the most delish sweet potato pie latte while getting some secondary source research done ☆

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starlight-student · 1 year

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hey y'all! it's been a while since i've made a playlist and for this one i decided to pick a history major theme. listen away!

↣ the great war by taylor swift | spotify | youtube | place a poppy in my hair, there’s no morning glory it was war it wasn’t fair

↣ the wreck of the edmund fitzgerald by gordon lightfoot | spotify | youtube | and later that night when his lights went outta sight came the wreck of the edmund fitzgerald

↣ soldier, poet, king by the oh hellos | spotify | youtube | there will come a soldier who carries a mighty sword, he will tear your city down

↣ decatur by sufjan stevens | spotify | youtube | stephen a. douglas was a great debater, abraham lincoln was the great emancipator

↣ achilles come down by gang of youths | spotify | youtube | loathe the way they light candles in rome, but love the sweet air of the votives

↣ vi. mishima / closing by philip glass and the carducci string quartet | spotify | youtube

↣ scarborough fair by simon & garfunkel | spotify | youtube | (war bellows blazing in scarlet battalions), parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme

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starlight-student · 1 year

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☆ had this amazing hazelnut latte last week while prepping for this semester! ☆

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starlight-student · 3 months

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I'm in my first semester at grad school for a master's in history and political studies. I'm currently taking 2 courses; while one makes enough sense, the other is not. It's set on World War 2 Eastern Front and we're set to read through some books, answer the discussion post, and move on to the next week. Normally, I do fine with these, but the books are rather dense so it's hard to process through chapters that are 40 pages long without having any idea what I'm looking for. There's no instruction; there's just the open post with open parameters to post whatever we like. The first two posts I've done were okay, but since she doesn't grade them and just responds I have no idea if I'm doing okay. Do you have any tips?

hi anon! thanks so much for taking the time to send over this ask :) first of let me acknowledge your hard work here--grad school is hard and you're doing it! that's something to be proud of itself. i have a similar class to this this semester, but luckily we get some discussion questions. my advice to you would be to first do some googling of discussion questions on the book that other people have come up with, then that can help guide your reading and give you some things to look for. if there aren't any discussion questions online, i would then try maybe coming up with one question you have about each chapter based on the titles, collaborate with your classmates to see if they have any ideas about the book, or set up an office hours with your professor! i am sure they would be happy to help you out. i hope this helps and please feel free to send more asks, reply here, or send me a dm! best of luck!!

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starlight-student · 3 years

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hello all! as the first day of the fall 2021 semester approaches (or it has maybe already begun for some of you!) i wanted to make a post with some back to school advice!

before the first day

1. take a good look at your schedule and make sure everything works for you! make sure you are signed up for all the classes that you need and that your classes are applying to a requirement!

2. as soon as they are available, read your syllabi! look at what the assignments and exams will be like for the semester. and try not to get too overwhelmed! (i know that's easier said than done) you can do this!

3. look at where your classes will be! if you've never been on campus before, look up a map and try to plan your route to each of your classes!

4. the night before, get a good night's sleep! there is almost nothing as important as sleep, especially before the first day of classes. pack up your backpack and make sure you have everything you need!

5. if you're a returning student, try not to be too intimidated by past semesters if you've had any bad experiences. make this semester the best one yet!

throughout the year

6. during the first week of classes, try to do your best to be present and listen to all of the introductory things about the class. these can be the best indicators on whether not this class is right for you!

7. make sure to get enough rest. returning students and new students alike will be sure to be pretty exhausted with all of the orientations and new classes and meetings. take naps! get a good night's sleep!

8. take care of yourself. while doing your best work during the first week is important, it is also important to do things for fun! watch a movie, light some candles, take a bath! do whatever makes you feel the most relaxed

9. try to stay on top of deadlines. although it is stressful, there are a lot of deadlines (such as the drop/add deadlines for classes) and you don't want to miss them! while nothing is the end of the world, try to stay on top of things so you don't get overwhelmed later

10. familiarize yourself with campus outside of class. walk around and find the library and any places to eat and hang out

11. plan plan plan! get a bujo or even a pre-filled planner. keep it simple (like mine!) or make it as detailed and extravagant as you want! make it your own :)

12. remember that you are doing your best! even if it feels like you aren't, you are a capable student and you can do anything you set your mind to

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starlight-student · 5 years

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- october 10, 2019 -

some fall planning 🍂

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starlight-student · 5 years

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some of the songs on my summer playlist!! (this design was inspired by @jordaneclark)

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starlight-student · 5 years

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august 17, 2019

my first post since going to college!! i started making my semester overview in my bujo :-)

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starlight-student · 5 years

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pride month playlist, part two

♡ she, dodie (spotify, youtube) ♡ she means everything to me

♡ love yourself, sufjan stevens (spotify, youtube) ♡ love yourself, show me everything every reason to believe in yourself

♡ 1950, king princess (spotify, youtube) ♡ i will keep on waiting for your love

♡ homosapien, pete shelley (spotify, youtube) ♡ homo superior in my interior, but from the skin out i’m homosapien too

♡ make me feel, janelle monáe (spotify, youtube) ♡ there’s nothing better, that’s just the way you make me feel

♡ comfortable, lontalius (spotify, youtube) ♡ i hope that i will never make you hurt the way that i once told you that he did

♡ antigris, tessa ia (spotify, youtube) ♡ somos el antigris y no te quiero lejos de mi

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starlight-student · 5 years

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- september 22, 2019 -

some history notes!! i’ve been super busy lately (thanks college) but at least i have some study materials to post!

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