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UNIVERSITY CHECKLIST

no caps intended

I’m no university expert, especially as i’m not even old enough to go yet but the whole aspect of uni really interests me, and after doing some research, i think i could actually give some good tips for any university freshers. whether you’re struggling with packing, or need ideas for a personalised dorm room, here is a checklist for stationary, dor ms, clothing, essentials and any other tips.

Dorm Rooms:

in your first year, you’ll be living in the dorm halls with other students, so making your room as personalised and comfortable as possible is important. make sure to check if your university or halls allow you to decorate with accessories, before doing so to prevent any misunderstanding. 

-links included-

duvet, duvet cover, bedsheets, pillows, pillowcases (no links)

mattress protector - soft,anti allergen

throw blankets - ocean, solar system 

coat hangers - plain white

door stop - whale, hedgehog

cute cushions - nutella,’avacuddle’,succulent, marble

personal photos

rug - rose garden, cactus on pink

fairy lights - festoon bulbs, curtian line string lights

candles - seychelles signature, colour dripping, cactus, avacado

books - my not so perfect life - sophie kinsella, remember me - sophie kinsella, larchfield - polly clark

purse/cards/id/passport/important documents

clothes basket - water pages, 

floor shelving unit - simple, three cube

wall tapestry- microbes, thunderclouds

electrical products

laptop/computer/phone/tablet/camera

chargers for electrical devices

earplugs/speakers - rose gold, beats, hex aqua speaker

alarm clock - black led, message board alarm

usb tv stick - amazon fire 8gb, chromecast

power extension chord (it’s recommended for you to buy one that has surge protection such as this one)

desk lamp - gold satin, rose elegance

memory stick - 16gb, 64gb

Kitchen

living in halls requires you to share a common room and a kitchen with a few other people, and it comes in handy to be prepared. check what the uni provides to ensure that you aren’t buying unnecessary products.

NO LINKS BECAUSE THESE CAN BE EASILY BROUGHT AT ANY SUPERMARKET OR HOMEWARE STORE.

coffee maker

hot drink products (teabags,coffee grains,hot chocolate)

Tin opener

Bottle opener

Corkscrew

Wooden spoons or spatulas

Masher

Mixing bowl

Measuring jug

tupperware

cutlery (essential)

crockery (bowls,plates,mugs,glasses,cups)

Bathroom

some itemsfrom this list such as shampoo or shower gel could be brought when you get there, to make the suitcase load a little lighter

shampoo,conditioner,shower gel,shavers etc 

toothbrush - rechargable electric, sensitive teeth

toothpaste and holder - cubi holder, mist holder, stugvik

washbag - hi-kawaii whale, hedgehog design

medication (paracetomal,ibuprofen,allergy tablets,flu tablets,any other personal medication)

towels - egyptian cotton, patagonia towels

plasters - blister, waterproof

febreeze (ofc no link)

face wash,cream,makeup,other beauty prouducts

makeup wipes - johnsons, simple

hair brush (can be brought at primark, or any large supermarket)

mentrual items (pads or tampons)

Other accessories

these are decorations or other useful items you may need that don’t come under any specific catagory. 

reusable tumbler cups - milkshake design, ‘hello lovely’

makeup holder - three piece mirrorred set, midmade boxes

smartphone vase (link)

document tray (link)

plants - modern potted succulents, air planters, faux nematanthus

bunny ear pencil holder (link)

wooden phone holder (link)

style tile calendar (link)

Stationary

this is an important part of university, because most of your free time will probably be spent doing essays, projects, presentations or research. you could easily buy these items when you get there, but with some less common items, it’s best to be prepared.

pens/pencils/rubbers/sharpeners/ruler (basics)

washi tape - sakura, mosaic nature

paper clips - marshmellow, teardrop

post-it notes -  granite/marble, ‘fruity’

diary/journal - plant, ‘things i’ll never say’

stapler - chicken, panda

binder - pink and black set, rose gold 

highlighters - stabilo original, sharpie highlighters

dont forget....

lighter or matches for your candles

batteries for any electrical devices that need them

hair dryer/hair straighteners/hair ties/bobbles

backpacks/bags for carrying books around or going out.

Thankyou for reading this, and possibly using the links. i know this is a little late for the whole back to school era but it’s only been a month since so i’m not too late. anyway, i hope you enjoyed and don’t forget to follow & leave suggestions on ‘send a post’

photo credit: unknown

social medias 

twitter: @alxnarowland

instagram: @alana.saffron

wattpad: mukeidkk

alternative instagram: @senpairowlxnd

#university #aesthetic #uni #organize #prepare #back to school #2017 #2018 #school #dorm #ideas #dorm ideas #bedroom #home #kitchen #bathroom

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revision strategies

sometimes when i’m trying to revise, i find myself turning to my phone or netflix for ‘’breaks’’ and it really isn’t helping with school work etc.

i’ve recently found a few ways to make revision and studying interesting, and actually productive so here i go :)

before you start...

hand your phone over to a friend, a parent or someone nearby to look after while you revise meaning you can’t get distracted

don’t use earphones to listen to music. although you may be thinking that it’s toning out other loud sounds and helping you focus, studies show that studying with headphones can decrease memory. familiar, low volume backround music may be a study aid if you’re in a comfortable, well known enviroment.

speaking of a comfortable environment, make sure the place you’re studying makes you feel happy, comfy and safe. this could include your bedroom, lounge, local coffee shop and even the garden, if it’s not too hot nor cold. 

handwrite your notes: a recent study in the Journal of psychological science discussed in an article on medical daily highlighted that “using a pen and paper to take notes boosts memory and the ability to retain and understand concepts”. it is also useful to use different colours and highlighters to group common themes together. this allows the brain to connect the colours and key points together.

food and water. don’t have too much water on hand so that you’ll need the toilets every 5 minutes or so, but have enough to keep you hydrated and your brain focused. for example, for 2 hours study session, have a 500ml glass of water handy. food wise, make sure to have a good, healthy meal beforehand which then improves alertness and memory.

TIMETABLES

a weekly revision planner may help you way more than you could think. it keeps your mind focused to what’s happening. on the plan, write which topics to revise on which day, so you don’t feel like you’re doing too much or too little. 

without using this step, you may find it extremely difficult to sit down and actually find the time to revise, even if you have nothing planned. if this idea isn’t your cup of tea, set the same time for everyday to revise, obviously leave a day or two out for you to have some time to yourself.

NOTE-TAKING

this is the biggest part of revision. 

notetaking comes in different types, forms, and you can do it in different ways. sometimes note-taking can be a little dull or boring so to improve the mood and motivation, you could always try different types of note-taking. for example:

mind mapping: personally this is one of my favourite ways to revise. write the topic in a fancy, cursive bubble in the middle of an A3 page, then proceed to write notes and information on the topic around it, in colourful writing. this really improves quality of revision too :)

the cornell method: the cornell method is based on two columns: one is called ‘keywords’, where obviously you write words that are related to the subject you’re studying. the other column is named ‘notes’ where you write main points and ideas. at the bottom, create a section called ‘summary’. this is where you collect all the main ideas and notes, and list them by bullet point, so when you re-read notes, they are quite obvious, but in brief instead of huge amounts of detail.

i really goddamn hope this helped at least one person, because i swear by these tips and i thought sharing them would be helpful. this post was quite last minute because i’ve been away for two days, but i’m back :)

photo credit: unknown

SOCIAL MEDIAS:

twitter: @alxnarowland

instagram: @alana.saffron

wattpad: mukeidkk

alternative instagram: @senpairowlxnd 

#school #back to school #study #studying #2017 #2018 #work #revision

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  BULLET JOURNAL

so i love bullet journals, and i know a lot of people want to start one but may not now how to make or maintain one so here are a few heads up and some information for you beginners.

what you’ll need

a journal

this ones pretty obvious but it’s always useful to know which type of journal you will need. a dotted journal is always the best, but a graph paper journal is an alternative, if all else fails. dotted journals always look really neat, without interfearing with any writing, documenting, or doodling you do in bullet journals.

washi tape

one need for me, while documenting in a bullet journal, is washi tape. one reason for this is because it literally comes in handy for anything, for example: decoration, covering mistakes up, emphasising points or even as reminders. it’s also useful that you can get so many different types and patterns. 

stickers

this is only really a need if your journal is plain, or you feel that it doesn’t represent you. using stickers to decorate and personanalise your journal, can influence you to write in it. they also look aesthetically pleasing so there you go.

basics

how can it help me? the structure means that it can become a visual reminder of daily/monthly tasks, immediate go-to for scheduling tasks and a place for you to let creativity roam free.

how do i know what each symbol means? at the beginning of the journal, you should start by creating a personal ‘key’ where you can draw symbols and write the definition near it, so that when you’re going through the journal, you don’t forget what each symbol means

example:

index

the index is a really important part of any journal, bullet journal or not. each entry to it, is given a topic. the topic is then added to the index with the page number. this helps keep your notepad organised and keeps you focused.

logs and entries

monthly log: a monthly log is created to help you organise your month (obviously). it consists of a monthly calendar, where you can write down any tasks/events or take a note to give you an overall view of the month and what you need to work on.

a monthly log also has a task page, where you can list tasks that you’d like to get done during the month, what your milestones may be, and how to overcome them.

other collections: every and any blank page that is given a topic can be labeled as a collection. they can take any form, and may be more than lists. some examples of general collections may be school notes, shopping lists, mind map, journaling, and future goals.

social medias:

instagram: @alana.saffron

twitter: @alxnarowland

wattpad: mukeidkk

any other social media requests, message me on any of the above :)

#bullet journal #journal #writing #diy #school #back to school #2017 #2018

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i was writing the original version of this and i was so proud of it, i went to change my song and accidently deleted the tab, kill me. it took me over 2 hours wth. anyway i’ll try to write it again.

This post contains links and infomation on stationary, study environment and what to put in your school bag.

BACK TO SCHOOL 2017-2018

STATIONARY:

backpacks: wasted youth, donut backpack

pencil case: plain white, transparent

pens/pencils: pack of pens, ‘queen of everything’ set

binders: pink raindrops, basic 

notebook: graph design, ‘feel good’, marble

planner: study plan, gradient

highlighters: retractable, multi-pack

erasers: fast food, lollipop, banana

folders: multicoloured, subject folders

post it notes: marble, coloured w/ notes, concrete style

here are some extra pieces that you may need that are found in local supermarkets and/or are too basic to put in the list...(no links)

- ruler               - sharpener           

-thesaurus       -calculator            

-dictionary       -tippex/whiteout  

SCHOOL BAG:

you need to make sure you are going to school, with not only your needed school supplies, but vital accessories to make your school day easier in case of emergency, or in general so here are a few items that i can’t go without:

bobbles/hair ties, chewing gum, hand sanitizer, tissues,lipbalm, body spray, usb stick, hairbrush, phone charger, plasters

these links are just for examples, most of these you could probably buy at a local supermarket, or store.

STUDY ENVIRONMENT

it is important for you to have a comfortable, distraction-less place to study and focus. it needs to feel relaxing otherwise you won’t want to work there, and forcing yourself to may make you feel uncomfortable. a few items that i feel make an area of study feel welcoming are:

throw blankets: chevron throw, alpacas, ‘nap queen’

throw pillows: marble, ‘good vibes’, cactus

phone stand: multi-angle, swirly

pen pot: cactus style, plant and pen holder

wall tapestry: mandela tapestry, all time low ‘missing you’

mugs: coffee mug, holographic, collage travel mug

fake plants: succulents, orchid, citrus

next post: bullet journals for begginers - 3pm UK time, 10am Eastern daylight time, 9am Central Daylight time, and 7am in both pacific daylight time and mountain standard time. 

photo credit goes to @avadramatic on instagram, check out their photos. 

#school #back to school #2017 #study #home decor #home