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how to study for social studies subjects

I’d like to think that one of my strongest focuses is social studies. I love learning about history, economics, government, e.t.c. and I do well on tests! I thought that most people had it easy when it came to these subjects, but throughout working with peers and friends, I realized that wasn’t true, so here are some tips to get through those subjects: 

Memorizing will be your friend: This is one of my biggest tips that I still use for my social studies subjects. Memorize, memorize, memorize! Of course, you should first understand a concept or term before memorizing it, but it helps so much to know words. I use quizlet and knowt.io to help me memorize, but you can use a variety of ways to remember. This is especially helpful for tests, as you can help fill in the blank when reading through questions and other readings.

Trick your brain: One of the reasons I was so good at social studies subjects was because I was interested in politics and government. I’m really interested in the controversial aspect of politics, which helped me understand forms and branches of government, how the economy works, e.t.c. I’ve recently heard this tip on the internet, where people trick their brain into thinking that the subject they are learning is like lore for a tv show or novel, and it worked. Your brain will probably be more likely to learn if you make it enjoyable.

Use a variety of resources: A lot of social studies subjects will have more interesting and engaging resources to use, rather than like physics with a boring textbook and some reference videos. Topics like politics will have a wide variety of books, articles, news reports, movies, and even TV shows covering them. After understanding the concepts and things you may need to know, watching a political TV show can be a form of studying! You can learn to apply, discuss, and critique different forms and resources to apply to the thing you are studying. 

Find ways to connect to the modern world: Social studies subjects are one of the easiest to connect to the media and the news; you will often find articles and reporters speaking about the economy, what's going on in the supreme court, and who is voting or pushing for what agenda. If you ever need to find examples to help you learn and study, just watch the news! It’s a great resource, and can help you apply what you are learning to the real world. Oftentimes, test-makers will give a question set in a scenario, where a country is going into a recession and you may have to explain ways to solve or help it e.t.c. so the news is a great resource to see it real time.

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why some people dont study ✍(◔◡◔)

“Well, actually.. I don’t study.” You’ve heard this multiple times. From the class toppers, the people that seemingly don’t do anything, the people that shrug their shoulders and walk off with full marks. You gape in astonishment, and perhaps, in envy. All your hard work and hours slaving away.. All for a grade you aren’t happy with. How do they do it? 

I’ve personally been in both situations, where I didn’t study and got good grades, and where I sacrificed so much for a bad grade. Here’s some reasons why people “don't study” and get good grades: 

They have mastered the topic: This is usually the most common reason. Imagine you are taking a test, and the test is about addition and subtraction. Did you need to study for this exam? Probably not, since you have already mastered the topic. It’s easy to ace it (hopefully..). It’s the same for that person. They have already mastered the topic, from prior education or activities, so there is no reason to study for a test. The exam would be easy, and they have already moved on to harder topics. No need to try. 

They are thoroughly engaged with the class: I have never needed to study for psychology exams (although I still practiced for them!). Why? Because I loved that subject! The teacher, the class, the topics, everything was so engaging to me. I was the one person with my hand raised, because I really loved discussing and engaging in that class. Listening in class was most of my studying. I did really well on the final exams, even without much studying (I still studied guys!) because I was having fun. Imagine someone gave you a test on your favorite book, TV show, or sports team, versus a boring subject test. You’d obviously do better on the test about the things you love! It will not take much effort when you love learning it.

They have memorized the types of questions during exams: Sometimes professors or teachers will not change the questions that come up on the exam, or the formatting for them. I ran into a similar situation when I was taking a calculus test. I had seen one exact same question on the practice exam, so I didn’t even have to check the answer or solve anything. I already knew the questions and the answers. The content of the exam is usually the same, especially during multiple choice or vocabulary quizzes. This may be the reason you looked over, but professors and teachers are lazier than you think.

They are lying: This is a harsh one, but it’s true. Sometimes people love to get praised for not studying and still doing well on a test, when they did the same thing you did. It’s even more obvious for bigger exams, like SATs and other cumulative final exams. There is quite a bit of content to remember, master, and practice. Even if you didn’t study, it’s probably not true. You may have mastered the material beforehand, or have some good practice tips and strategies. 

And remember, don’t beat yourself up for a bad grade. And don’t compare yourself to someone who didn’t study. Look back and review; maybe it's time to implement some of those skills or new studying methods. Who knows, maybe one day you’ll have to take an exam you don’t need to study for!

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hiii I've thought u would be the most appropriate person to ask this ever since I saw u made that chemistry post! anyways they've started teaching the inorganic/ organic part of chemistry for the school semester and I really wanted to study some older basic parts of chem again ☹️ especially organic chem bc it gets quite confusing for me but I really don't wanna get behind the current work by doing this [btw I've a super tight schedule but really any tips would help :)]

hello! thanks for stopping by. i can understand your problem very well, and for some brush-ups, depending on where you are in your chemistry knowledge, i think taking a practice test or quiz can help! its great to know where you really are and see what topics you want to focus on. and it also helps to see if you need to completely master something or if its not as much of a priority. from there, you can try to fit in small study sessions based on your schedule. i really loved using those cram videos that cover a bunch of topics. for mastery, i'd reccomend using khan academy quizzes, or even chemistry by bbc bitesize. they are fairly easy to use and easy to get through.

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Bay Glory in Bao'an District, Shenzhen

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hey everyone! its been a while, because of school starting and all. i’m for real busy, and super tired; i had to move a couple of classes as well because of a terrible english teacher... but thats a story for another time. i’m reading much more manhwas now than before, as you can see with the little kim dokja! i don’t have as much time to watch animes but i am keeping up to date with the jjk and kaiju no 8 mangas. i hope i can post more often, honestly, because i still have lots of stuff to share with you guys, and more study tips i have learnt these past few days. thanks!

sep 25th, 2022 🍀

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tips for relaxing while busy ≧◠ᴥ◠≦✊

We often say that we don’t “have time” to do the things we love or to relax, especially during work and school. And I resonate with this. I just started school again, I already get the feeling that I won’t be able to binge watch as many shows and have the time to do things I did in the summer, so here are tips on ways to relax amidst chaos!

Try to set a balanced routine: This is a really great tip because it allows you to have a ratio/balance of your work and fun. Try to create a balance in between your relaxation time and work time; say, allocate a couple of hours out of your week to have some fun! Or try to do this everyday; set a certain time in your routine just for yourself. I find that this gives you a habit of adding something to relax in throughout your day, and you find yourself doing it more often.

Force yourself to have fun: This is also a great tip if you feel as if you don’t have the time to relax, but also find yourself procrastinating between work and scrolling through the internet lazily. You might not feel as if it is relaxing, so pre-assign slots throughout your week (through your planner or calendar) to have fun. For example, add time maybe every week to go to a cinema on the weekend, or go for a hike at a specific time. You’ll find by putting it in your calendar, you get more “fun” done!

Put yourself as a priority: I had this huge problem last year, in which I wanted to relax but I had so many assignments due that I put it off for “tomorrow”, and I got massive burnout as a result because I just didn’t relax. Don’t do this. Taking things slow is much better than piling up your week with work, because ultimately you won’t be frazzled and burnt out at the end. I felt this burnout during finals which took a slight toll on my grades. Try thinking about it this way: Your health and well-being does actually affect your work/education.

Plan ahead: Let’s say you want to have time to relax with a friend, by going out or doing something fun together this month. But you end up not having time at all and doing nothing instead. Or, let’s say you still want time to destress during a particularly busy week later on. The best thing to do here is to plan ahead; pick out slots for your personal time beforehand, so that during those busy times, you still have time to relax. You won’t be scrambling to have time to yourself, and you won’t be stressing about it as much. Treating your personal time as a task will also help you in solidifying relaxation throughout your life.

Hopefully these tips help you especially for the oncoming new year, because even though we’ll get busy, let's hope to still have time to ourselves. Thank you for supporting me!

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how to do well in classes you don’t like ᕙ(`▿´)ᕗ

We all have classes that we don’t like, and usually we don’t do the best in them. Here are some ways I combatted that to make sure I did well.

Read the syllabus or marking scheme: imo, this is the best way to get acquainted with what you have to do for the class overall. It's easier knowing how much you have to do to get a certain grade. Finding out the criteria for something makes it easier to handle those tasks especially for things you don’t like. Systemically handling such tasks makes sure that you don’t stress for that paper or project in the longer run.

Try to get interested or find something connected that you like to get more immersed in: I’ve said this before and I’ll say this again. Studying is boring but learning is fun. I had to take a required art class last year which really annoyed me, and the teacher wasn’t the best. But this was overruled over the fact that I really loved art and history. The world is full of interesting things; you can definitely find something you like in any subject you are learning, even math! This method serves as a motivator; for example, if you really like learning about black holes, studying for relativity in your physics class would help you understand more about them.

Always revise over what you are doing wrong: Another way to understand how to get the best grade in a class you don’t like is to look at how well you do on tests and grades. Most people don’t do well in these classes. You can look over what you have done wrong, and go back and see what the teacher is looking for in classes. Don’t overthink about how bad you did; instead, find what your teacher was looking for in your answer. This way, you know exactly how to answer next time. It’s another way to find out the criteria for how much effort you need to put in.

Ask for help: Another great way to do the best is ask help from someone you know is well-versed in a specific subject. If you really don’t understand what is going on in class, asking for help eases that stress. You’ll be surprised as to how well this method works.

Celebrate your successes: This is a great motivator. Finished that long paper? Take a break, watch a movie, have some fun. You’ve done a lot for something that has been causing you stress. You deserve it.

Consider dropping: If you really are feeling stressed, look for other options. Sometimes a class feeling like a burden has an immense impact on your grades. Think about how much this class is worth. Talk to your counselor. Are there other options? Other classes? Do you need to take this? It’s okay to drop something you don’t like if its really impacting your grades and your health.

I wish you guys all the best. It is really a big feat to do well in a class that you don’t like. Have fun and don’t take to much stress. Good luck!

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tips for managing time (ɔ◔‿◔)ɔ ♥

Disclaimer: these tips worked for me and based on my own experiences. It’s okay if this doesn't work for you! 

Lets start with some methods;

Method 1 - Bullet Journaling: This is a great way/method to manage your time! I have used this method for a long time and it really has kept me consistent with how I manage my time. It is, however, annoying to bring your bullet journal everywhere or try to write in it all the time. The problem is about how much effort you put into your “journaling”. We all see online how pretty or aesthetic bullet journaling spreads are and when we look at our own journal we stop using it because it is not pretty enough. That doesn’t matter. Instead, look at how well it can help you manage time. If not, this is totally okay. Try switching to an online platform. 

Method 2 - Google Calendar/Calendar app: Another tried and true method. This helps in organizing your day. Great way to manage your time, especially because you can edit your tasks and time-block your day. It is also really good because calendars can be implemented in your computer, phone, and other devices so you can check out your tasks on the go. They also have components for tasks, reminders, events and more. I really recommend this for a lot of people because it is a game-changer, especially for people who need something easy to use for managing time. I guess the only problem for me is that I feel guilty, sometimes, if I see an empty part of my day which makes me feel unproductive. That’s totally okay! You don’t have to be busy all the time, take some time off for yourself. Nobody is productive 24/7. 

Method 3 - Notion: This is all the rage nowadays, so I checked it out for myself. It is a really great way to implement aesthetics and different parts of a journal. Unlike a calendar app, you can make lists, add other parts, add calendars and many other things. Its also accessible on many sites. Unfortunately, after making everything look very aesthetic, I didn’t use this platform as much except for keeping track of my anime and books. I do also use this to keep track of my classes and planning on-the-go, but it may work for you, so try it out! 

Method 4 - Diary with template/Planner: This is a great idea for people who want to use something on the go, but also easy to use and still have room for creativity. Daily, Weekly, and Monthly planners are all great ways to manage your time. The only problem is the template itself for me. Let’s say you might not be doing anything one day or slack off. Personally, seeing that one blank spot makes me feel guilty and then I can’t keep up. If you feel like you might feel like this, that's totally okay! Try managing time at your own pace, or use another method. 

There are plenty of other methods out there, but these are the ones I tried. I believe everyone should use something to help manage their time, because I have yet to meet someone who remembers everything they have to do in their head. Here are some quick-fire tips:

Try writing your tasks for every day the day before: Write out your tasks the day before. It helps you plan for the future and gives you a clearer head for the next day.

Use a reward system for completing tasks: Let's say you complete something big, make a reward system for that specific task! For example, if you complete a really hard chapter and do well on the quiz, that task deserves some reward! 

Keep some time for yourself each day: Even I have a hard time doing this, but keep some allocated time each day for yourself. Relax, watch some tv, do something fun and wholesome. You deserve it.

Divide up your tasks if they are really big: This is such a repeated method, however it is super effective. Let's say you are trying to study for a couple of chapters in a subject. Try dividing them up along the week into smaller tasks. It makes the whole thing as a whole less daunting. 

Try color-blocking your tasks: I use color-coding to divide my tasks on google calendar. For example, things for school/work are in green, and chores are in white. I think, at a glance, it really helps you think about how the day will go. 

This was a long one, I hope you’re still here. Again, these methods may not work for you, and that's okay. TLDR; Explore your methods and figure out what works best for you.

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어떠한 색 다 버무려도 어울리지 ‘cause we young

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i finally got a waterbottle after a long (and tiring search, and its pretty good! fits kinda wonky in my backpack, though but it is basically perfect! i kinda mushed up 2 weeks in this spread since it’s summer and everything is slow and fast at the same time.. (╥︣﹏᷅╥) i loved the dino w the bubble tea tho! hes so cute.. and im doing pretty fine rn in my physics so thats great. i also found out some awesome bubble tea shops around my area, so i rlly hope i find the time to go there. hope you have a great week!

july 2nd, 2022 🍀

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tips for acing chem ʕ•́ᴥ•̀ʔっ

(disclaimer: this worked for me. It may not work for you, and that’s okay! Keep trying, you can do it!)

Continuous exposure to chemistry: One of the biggest things that helped me in chemistry was the continuous exposure I had beforehand. I had plenty of books that I read about chemistry, watched documentaries, had an interactive book about all the elements, e.t.c. Continuous exposure allows you to retain a lot more information beforehand, and it is different from studying. Studying is BORING, continuous exposure and learning IS NOT. Allow yourself to have fun while learning chem!

Watch videos about things you don’t understand and apply them yourself: The most challenging thing in chemistry was probably equations. You should probably watch videos to learn this. There are tons of videos out on YouTube, Khan Academy and more. Not only should you watch these videos but try to follow along and apply them into questions. If, like Khan Academy, there are ways you can do a little quiz or test yourself, be sure to do that! It helps a lot.

Ask for help from peers: This, 100%, is a great way to learn. If I was feeling sluggish or tired, I would ask for help from peers, and write down what they said. I would also take pictures of their notes and learn from that as well, later on. It helps a lot to learn from someone just like you, so you can understand better.

Active studying: I think this is a very common tip, but it is so important!! You may have a textbook or something to follow on in classes, so here’s what to do: read the textbook chapters and summarize them in your own way. It helps so much. Writing about each section or chapter allows you to take that information, and write it in a different way while still having the most important parts. DO NOT highlight or read. That is passive studying, and trust me, it does not help. Write down, summarize, do a mind map but do NOT highlight or read. It’s okay to do that for help but it really isn’t the best way to handle a concept and info-heavy class like chemistry.

Interactive, do-it-yourself studying: I heard a lot of classes just have a teacher who drones on and on and most students just have to write the stuff down, a test about every 2 weeks and move on. That is a terrible way to learn. If you are not doing well on tests or anything, this is probably why. This is a chance to use other resources for interactive learning, like videos. Something I used to do was watch experiments on YouTube, which helped me a LOT to learn about chemistry, chemical experiments and more. If you have online resources which help in interactive learning, go ahead and do that. I would not pay attention in my physics class because this is what the class was like, but I would go back home and write everything I remembered, and learn from the web.

Revision tips: I think a great way to learn is to start from a blank page. Use that blank page to start writing everything you know about a topic, formulas, diagrams, e.t.c. Why is this such an effective studying style? Because in a test, you have a blank page. You don't have mind maps, your pretty studying notes or anything else. This helps you in tests so much because then you are skilled in pouring all that information onto the blank test page. After you finish, go ahead and look back on your notes: What are you missing? What doesn’t make sense? Now you can focus on what you don’t know, are confused about, and start honing on those spots.

Learn from tests: As soon as you get your test back, let's say you get a C. Instead of staring in shock, LOOK at the test. What did the teacher mark? What notes did they write? You can write short notes on a sticky note, and problems that you didn’t understand. Then, go back to your notes and figure out why you got that question wrong. Is it because you didn’t focus on this topic much? Silly mistake? Go ahead and write the answer and try the question again on a separate piece of paper. After that, go back and strengthen those spots so you don’t make that mistake again.

If you have other problems, like not being able to study for chem long, mind being somewhere far away, chemistry is boring.. Those are not chemistry problems, those are probably study problems. There are many tips out there on the web made by awesome, amazing people that can help you better. If you are truly struggling, maybe it's best to stop and think about the course as a whole. Ask for help. And remember, these tips helped me, but they may not work for you. And that is absolutely okay. Your worth is not determined by your grades.

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helloooooo i definitely underestimated physics class... i dont even have time to study for other things... but anyways! guys, its been a while since i have posted and that is mainly because i felt so much burnout and things were popping up and i am doing a summer course in college and everything is everywhere at the same time. not thriving rn ( ˘︹˘ ) but anyways, here are my latest photos from a physics study sesh. unfortunately my class is at 9am which is terrible esp since its summer. i also have quite a bit of other things to do which i put off for the “summer” and now its summer. but im not doing it. one step at a time (╥︣﹏᷅╥). i started using a google calendar sheet because the bullet journal is harder to keep track of and i can switch and do things real time and anywhere with just my phone or laptop and its easier for me to do smaller quicker tasks and set times for study sessions. it also helps me see my achievements! hehe, the bullet journal is for tasks i do each day, and the google calendar helps to set that up. im also starting back up on hunterxhunter after a hiatus! so although all is not good, all is.. fun? well, i still have to get back on creating things for you guys! i really am excited for what is in store, and i hope you are too... thanks! have a great week.

june 25th, 2022🍀 

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hello! its been a while, but i finished school this week! i did very good on my finals but im so tired now. im still thinking about what to do with all this freetime because i am used to being so busy... so i’ll rest fully since my family and i are going places! i will also try to be more consistent in posting about my studyblr and have more content in place for you guys ᕙ(^▿^-ᕙ) in other words, i am playing cookie run more often again. im still going to kind of miss being at school but with all this time, i have more stuff to do! thanks everyone and hope to see you guys soon. ʕ•́ᴥ•̀ʔっ have a great week! 

june 3rd, 2022 🍀

#aesthetic #bujo #bujospo #bujoinspo #bullet journal #studyblr #studyblog #mynotes #school #studying #cookie run #thoughts

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hey! as its getting closer to finals week i have less time to post and stuff.. i promise once it’s summer i’ll try to be more consistent! (ง︡'-'︠)ง anyways, this weeks spread i went v black and white, bc i had some prints laying around and i wanted to use them! i recently found out about oneus!! v underrated band. and also listening to nct.. /// i have been watching less anime recently but thats bc im so busy with work.. i do watch youtube more tho lol. i also was playing ace attorney throughout this week, maybe thats why i didn’t watch anything (¬‿¬) anyways finals is coming soon, hope u guys do well! thank you! 

may 15th, 2022 🍀

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hey if we’re mutuals you can literally interact w me whenever. send me whatever u want i will probably be very excited

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hello! this weeks spread i went pretty warm-themed and crazy (dont mind my korean bc its not the best.. im still learning (╥︣﹏᷅╥).. i’ve been feeling pretty burnt out and tired these days so hopefully i can recuperate in the next week or so (..finals..) anyways zhongli!! i really wish these days that my genshin pulls can get me a good 4-5 star.. but i spent all my gems and now have C5 xiangling. oh well. anyways, i went to san francisco!! its been a while since i’ve been to the city but it was really fun to see the architecture and the really cool buildings (ɔ◔‿◔)ɔ ♥.. anyways hope u guys have a great week! 

april 30th, 2022 🍀

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hello! this week was pretty busy, i had things to sign up for and go to, but i did get a little time for myself. hopefully next week is not as busy! this week i went for a green-themed spread, with a bunch of cute stickers bc why not? (─‿‿─) anyways i got a couple of anime/danmei novel recs from a friend! so will definitely look at that. a current book i just started on is golden stage! its a danmei but its so good and well done.. hope you guys have an amazing week!

april 24th, 2022 🍀

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