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hsinnii · 6 months
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accommodations i’ve had approved as an autistic college student
helloooo today i finally had a meeting with the disability office and have accommodations after 2 years of being in college without them. im autistic and have cptsd/dissociative issues and had a hard time finding what was even available to me to request for accommodations so i wanted to make a list to help anyone else who might be having trouble.
• Priority registration
i get to register for classes earlier each term to make sure i can create schedules that’ll work for my routine
• Extended time on assignments
self explanatory i think? was also offered extended time on tests or a separate room to take them but testing isnt where i struggle
• Flexible attendance
as long as i email beforehand i dont have to stick as strictly to professors attendance policies
• Alternative formats
if i buy a physical textbook i can request the ebook/pdf/audiobook for free to have multiple methods of studying depending on what works for me on a given day
• Note taking
allowed to audio record class and send to a service called messenger pigeon who will give me a transcript of the class and professional notes based on it
• Access to lecture notes
able to access professors lecture notes prior to class/instruction
• Devices
allowed to have phone/ipad/laptop for social buffering and notes in classes that may have policies against electronics
• Flexible participation
no cold calling, option to work alone for group projects/assignments, not required to present in front of class
if anyone has any questions lmk these are just what i have been able to get at my school so far! hope it helps
edit: this is blowing up so fellow autistics, students, language nerds, etc pls be my mutual i want friends lol my dms are also open any time !!
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thelailasblog · 9 months
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princetofbone · 8 months
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Study break ideas, because burnout sucks
Taking breaks is, arguably, the most important thing a person can do when studying. Nearly every piece of advice on the internet regarding studying talks about how important breaks are, but few give example of what a productive, useful break can look like.
Things that make a good break:
things that reset your mind, things that allow you to rest, things that need to get done but don't use too much brain power, etc. If your brain is working during your break, it is not going to be as useful as a break where you can just move through things without a thought.
Things that make a bad break:
Anything that uses your brain. While it may not feel like it, reading your favorite book as a break isn't great because you are processing and using that noggin. Being on your phone is extra terrible because you get the double dose of 1) using your brain and 2) instant gratification, which can throw off any motivation you had to study.
Now here are some actual examples of things to do on your break:
~ make yourself a snack
~ do your hair
~ wash your face/brush teeth/take a shower
~ go on a quick run (most people can run a mile in less than 15 min)
~ take a power nap (can be dangerous- make sure you have an alarm set + you don't get more tired after taking a nap)
~ clean your room
~ clean out your fridge
~ do a stretching routine
~ make your bed
anything that is purely physical will work well- get your body doing something other than sitting at a desk and your brain and body both will thank you
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way2pretty4this · 7 months
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Study Skills
Start studying a week before every quiz and/or test. This sounds tedious, and it can be, but it will help you gradually soak in the information until it temporarily becomes part of you. (If it's just a memorization thing with 20 terms or less you can start studying a couple days before the test instead)
Watch Youtube videos about the topic you are studying. This is one of the most helpful tips I think I've ever gotten from anyone (it came from my dad in 7th grade). Your professors teach you so much, and they cover a lot of it, but when it's in a text book its hard to focus on and remember, if you watch it in a cute little animated video you are much more likely to remember it. Also they might cover stuff that isn't in your text book and that way if it shows up on a test you're not caught off guard, or worst case scenario you just get a little more knowledge that someone will find interesting someday.
Get tons of sleep. Sleeping may be one of the most important things you can do for yourself. It helps you process the day's events, the things you learned, and the memorization terms you're working on. Also, if you read through your notes right before you go to bed they will be fresh in your mind - for some reason this really helps, especially the night before an exam.
This one goes hand in hand with number 2, but don't just read what your professor gives you. Find books, journals, academic blogs, etc. that address the subject you're working on. Again, either you'll be more prepared for the test later, or you'll have extra information to impress you classmates and teachers.
Write out your notes. I'm not sure if this works for everybody, but personally I think there's something about writing out my notes versus typing them that makes it a little more personal and a memorable.
Exercise! I love this tip because I hate studying. If you spend an hour working through your text book and running memorization tactics it's so refreshing to go for even just a 20 minute walk to clear your head. During this walk you should purposely avoid thinking about your school work.
Don't always study in comfy clothes. Feeling comfortable in your clothes is important, but if all you plan on doing is studying for a day, for at least part of it you should get dressed up. Put on a nice outfit and do your hair. Something that says "I'm going to get straight - A's and I'm gonna look hot doing it". Think Elle Woods.
Test your ability to teach. Try explaining the material to your friend, or if you don't have any, talk to your pet. If you don't have one of those either, then take a video and talk to yourself. If you're able to clearly explain the unit/chapter to somebody who's never even heard of the topic thats when you know you're getting somewhere. If your explanation leaves you or your subject feeling confused, then get back to the books.
ELIMINATE DISTRACTIONS. This is so hard for me but the best way to do this is to turn up the music and move the electronics. If you don't need your computer for your review work, don't have it in the room. You definitely don't need your phone, so connect your airpods and leave it next door. For me I have a lock box and I put any devices I don't need in the box. Then I take the box to a different room in my house and leave it there. Preferably with a friend or family member to stop me from taking my phone out.
Lastly you need to know that the way you ace your tests is by learning every single piece of information down the spelling of the words. You should know your notes or flashcards by heart and if someone asks you about your topic while you're away from your notes you should be able to answer them thoroughly and accurately. One way you can do this is to rewrite your notes, and not in the like print over and over way, but get a separate notebook and try rewriting your notes in new words. Almost as if you're trying to write a paper from a cite without getting copyrighted.
I'm not sure if I said it before, but these are tips that have worked for me. If they don't work for you that's okay but I would encourage you to try them out. Take a deep breathe and get to studying.
♡ You got this! ♡
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studymx · 5 months
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Cold mornings and culture studies
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izicodes · 1 year
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Monk Mode | Study Hack
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I read an article on Business Insider that was called "How The 'Monk Mode' Productivity Hack Cured My Procrastination" and I was intrigued because I never heard of a study hack like this before! I learnt a lot from that post and researched more about it, so I'm here to share what I found! Hopefully it'll help someone!
So, are you struggling to concentrate on your work or studies? "Monk Mode" might be the solution for you! By eliminating distractions and committing to a single task, you can achieve a state of intense focus and productivity.
Learn about how to enter "Monk Mode" and improve your concentration and results~!
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What is Monk Mode?
Monk Mode is a term used to describe an intense and focused approach to studying or working. It involves eliminating distractions and other activities that may interfere with your concentration, and committing to a single task for an extended period of time.
“Monk mode is going into a hyperbolic chamber, where you can go to do a maximum amount of training in a short amount of time. It is dialing in on what’s really important and eliminating everything that’s not important so you can have the time, energy, focus, and money to really create what it is that you want.” - Gavin Speaks on YouTube
When you enter Monk Mode, you essentially dedicate yourself entirely to your studies, blocking out all other distractions and activities until you have achieved your goal. This can involve turning off your phone or other electronic devices, avoiding social media, limiting interactions with others, and even setting up a designated study space that is free from distractions.
The steps to Monk Mode
Create a distraction-free environment
Set a clear goal
Prioritize your work
Eliminate decision fatigue by planning ahead
Create to-do lists
No multitasking
Set a realistic timeframe to be in Monk Mode
Take breaks
Stay hydrated
Use headphones
Limit social interactions
Use productivity tools
Stay consistent as it creates a habit
Evaluating your session at the end
Celebrate your successes
In terms of productivity tools, you could use the Pomodoro technique, "Eat The Frog", time blocking, Eisenhower Matrix, Kanban boards, mind mapping and 80/20 rule (also known as the Pareto Principle)! I'll make a post about these soon!
The Goal?
The goal of "Monk Mode" is to maximize your focus and productivity by minimizing any potential distractions or interruptions. This can help you to stay on track and achieve your goals in a more efficient and effective manner, allowing you to make the most of your study time and achieve better results.
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Here are some addition articles to read about Monk Mode:
How the Monk Mode productivity hack cured my procrastination - LINK
What is Monk Mode? Monk Mode Benefits, Strategies, and Planning - LINK
How to use the ‘Monk Mode’ productivity and life hack - LINK
What is 'monk mode' and how can it boost productivity? - LINK
Hopefully this helps someone out there, especially my fellow programmers who are learning new languages/technologies! Thanks for reading and happy coding! 😸👍🏾💗
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Hi! I've been having a lot of trouble focusing on studying mostly because I get so anxious I can't focus! Does anyone have any tips? For context I study mandarin. Appreciate it!
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thyion · 4 months
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i am so slow at reading my physics and chem chapters, does anyone have any tips?
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bunnydevs · 7 months
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[GoogleDocs Link] -> pictures are not the full document, just a snippet!
Hello! I've made a fairly detailed planning tutorial based off of backwards planning + character creation. You start off by imagining a character who already completed all of your goals. By the end you have a 12 week framework including bite sized tasks + one habit per week to hit your one year goals. You can use short term + long term goals with this and adjust it to your needs. There's also a little bit of "gamification" to this, you can either ignore it or you can go with it. It's up to you! I figured I'd share. I originally created this for myself (it's easier for me to conceptualize things if I pretend I'm teaching someone). But I thought someone else may struggle with planning without a guide/template. So.
If you need a printable / ipad chore chart you'd like to use in conjunction with this, here is a free set I posted. I might make a printable version of this soon :0 We will see! Feel free to send me an ask for any questions you might have regarding this / ways to make this easier for you to carry out.
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guqslvr · 8 months
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my study / homework schedule to enter my hermione era 💘
monday - 3.10pm - 5pm (1hr 50mins)
study at library. on mondays i do maths weekly and nightly homework, some chemistry revision, and read at least 50 pages !
tuesday - 4.00pm - 6.15pm (2hrs 15mins)
study at home. on tuesdays i do maths nightly homework, go over my maths weekly homework, some physics revision, and read at least 30 pages !
wednesday - 6.30pm - 7.45pm (1hr 15mins)
study at home. on wednesdays i do maths nightly homework, any science homework that i have, (physics, biology, chemistry), biology revision, and read at least 30 pages !
thursday - 6.30pm - 8.15pm (1hr 45mins)
study at home. on thursdays i do maths nightly homework, any english or philosophy homework, i practice music theory and pieces, and i practice my spelling to make sure everything is correct!
friday - sunday i tend to have a break if i don’t have a test for, but occasionally i use fridays to practice a language or learn about something i like ! on these days i try to read 60 pages a day 💘
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o2studies · 2 months
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༻`` 17 Jan 24 — Wednesday
100 days of productivity 17/100
how are we halfway through January already??
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I started making some notes, studied chemisty for an hour and tried blurting. I only covered 2 topics so far but it seems like an upgraded version of the way I studied last year for my gcses, which worked out really well seeing as I got a couple A*'s. I'm going to continue this tomorrow.
I was going to push myself to complete 2 hours of study but I've got work experience tomorrow (dentistry even tho u need bio for it and I don't take bio TvT) and I'd like to be well rested for it.
Plus for my study technique, in case anybody is interested and would like to try it, I combine active recall, blurting and teaching the topic.
I will read my notes out loud (about a sentence/small paragraph at a time), look away and repeat a couple times until I no longer have to look at my notes
I will read the next bit, recall it aloud, and often I'll then go over both the 1st bit of notes and the 2nd, 3rd etc. again, trying not to look at the notes
While recalling the information I will tell/teach it to my study buddy (can be a person, animal or inanimate object)
After each major topic I'll write down everything I remember (saying it aloud first then writing it down), go back to my notes and add anything I missed in red so I can focus on it more next time
Before starting a new topic I'll quickly recall aloud the information from the previous topic & etc.
My study/motivation playlist 🎶
My study buddy ladies and gents:
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His name is Beck, he is a wire lizard and he stares into my soul every time I try to talk to him (the eye contact is so unbelievably difficult and intimidating with him! 😭)
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thelailasblog · 9 months
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princetofbone · 8 months
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that problem that you can technically do, but its hard, but you can do it so you don't really need to practice it- go practice that sucker untill you can do it in your sleep. the moment you don't have notes and half an hour per problem, you are well and truly fucked
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imimmaterial · 2 months
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can someone help me find a pdf for l'exil selon julia by gisele pinneau i will kiss you sloppy thanks 🥺😭
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wonderwithin-us · 9 months
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10th of July, 2023 💕
100 days of productivity — day 4, week 1
To do list:
1. Microeconomics: Introduction & Consumerism
2. Statistics: Introduction & Organization of Data
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I cannot for the love of god memorize any of the definitions in economics. Send help? 😭 please, I'm begging. Tips are absolutely welcome. The history exam today went okay, I thought it was really bad at first but when the model answers came mine pretty match ~ also I didn't get time to read my treasure these yesterday or today! Tomorrow I'll reward myself with a no screen day until 8 pm
anyways, what's your favourite sweet to eat? 💗
Treasure 🪙:
1. The Song of Achilles
2. Circe
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Gotham Characters' Reactions to the Reader Being Stressed Because They Have a Lot to Do Part 1
Reader: gender-neutral (without any pronouns) Warnings: mentions of illegal ways to get a good grade
Edward Nygma:
He's very intelligent, so if the subject is nothing too niche he will learn about it himself. You might think that he wouldn't find the time, but this man once rearranged an entire room of folders in his free time (much to Kristen's dismay), and he's ready to put in more effort for you. If you had to learn something, he'd love to quiz you by making small little riddles. .... "Almost. Do you need another hint? It ends with an e."...."Nope, silent e." If all your time was taken up by your task, he'd make you meals or give you some dessert you like. Prepare yourself for a note on it, he'll write a related riddle on it. If things get too far - that is, if you're too stressed, even if you mutter "I'm fine." - never leave your utensils lying around, because you will come back to find them gone, with him waiting for you, not giving them back before you answer the riddle, "You desperately need it to escape it becoming the verb that will happen to you if you don't take it, what is it?" You're too tired for this, "Please just tell me, Eddie." He puts his hands on your shoulders in a comforting way, and looks into your eyes, saying, "A break. You desperately need a break. You've been working for too long." Let's just say that he's good at hiding stuff.
Jim Gordon:
He's almost too good at giving you time and space. If you throw yourself into work, he'll do the same, and might end up having more work to do than you. However if your work overload was caused by someone, he'll have a word with them if possible. He'll give pretty much anyone hell, from the normal office worker to some rich guy from higher up. The only scenario in which he wouldn't call them out is if your boss was one of the big players...not that he wouldn't yell in Oswald's face.
Oswald Cobblepot:
Speaking of Oswald's pretty face, it would look very displeased if you of all people were being bothered with too much work. He didn't work his way up just to see that the people he cares about are unhappy, or in your case overworked. He offers to let someone else do your work or bribe someone to change your results, that's just what he thinks of as a solution: the person he loves wouldn't be stressed out, which is the only thing that matters. Regardless of your decision, you'll be showered in supportive hugs and/or gestures, as usual. Your smaller tasks will be taken care of, and if the root of your work problem is someone, they will be intimidated.
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