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cozy studies

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straight-a semester 🧠✏️🎒💗

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cozy studies

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submitted one of my papers yesterday!!! only one left!!! (and two exams i am going to pretend do not exist)

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a couple of pics from the last weeks ᕕ( ᐛ )ᕗ i finally decided on the topic of my bachelor thesis and i'm so happy to have found something i'm genuinely passionate about!

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study methods

the second brain method

this method focuses on organizing the information you learn to maximize effectiveness. a common way of doing this is through the CODE method:

capture - be quick and efficient in how you receive the information

organize - organize the information in a way that works for you

distill - break the information down to its key elements

express - apply the information you’ve learned

* there is a ton of information out there about this method. if you struggle with burnout and knowing where to start, i recommend researching this method further to figure out what works for you.

the pomodoro method

the pomodoro method is a time management method. the most common expression of this method is to pick a task, work for 25 minutes on that task, then take a break for 5 minutes. then, repeat. if you’re planning to work all day, you may up the time spent studying. for example, after a while of this, you may work for 30 minutes at a time, then 40, then 45, and so forth. this method is particularly good for when you’re feeling unmotivated or having a hard time focusing. if you’re still not feeling it after a while, you may start to take longer breaks. for example, you may study for 30 minutes, break for 15, and keep going like that.

the 5 minute rule method

this method is good for when you have to do a shorter task, but you’re procrastinating doing it. this method requires you to dedicate only 5 minutes to do your task. after that, you may stop, but chances are, once you’ve started, finishing won’t be as difficult.

the blurting method

this method is particularly good for revision. the blurting method requires you to read over the content you are learning, then put it away and write down everything you know or can remember. then, check the content and revise everything you didn’t write down.

spaced repetition

spaced repetition requires you to spread out your study reviews over the period of a few days. this has been shown to improve memory. rather than studying one thing at a time, then studying something else the next day and so on, review the information right after you’ve learned it, then recall it after a few hours, then a few days, then a few weeks, and so on. if you’re studying something you will need to remember for an extended period of time, this method would be perfect for you!

active recall

this is my absolute favorite method! it’s been shown to improve your studying immensely and so many people have benefited from practicing active recall. active recall involves retrieving information from your brain, usually done through questions. a good way to do this is to explain the concept to yourself, to someone else, or act like you’re doing a presentation on the subject. after you’ve recalled all of the information you know about the subject, go over your material again and be sure you covered everything and explained everything the best way you could. if you didn’t, review everything you did not remember or got wrong, and go again. do this until you get everything. doing this can also be referred to as the feynman technique.

the SQ3r method

survey - skim your text and identify bolded text, headers, images, etc.

question - generate questions about the text based on what you surveyed. what are the key concepts in this text? what is each paragraph about? what information do i need to take away from this text?

read - read through the entire text and answer the questions you created

recite - summarize what you learned in your own words

review - recall the key concepts and answers to your questions

#pink

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December 3rd, 2023

Had a productive evening yesterday. I wish I had some uninterrupted time but I feel like I have too many tabs open at once and it takes away a good deal of my ability to focus.

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cozy studies

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first general chemistry laboratory demonstration: survived!🌞🦩👩🏻‍🍼🧪

• bionics & laboratory literally are my lives, i’m so into this life i created to myself (even with the countinous stress factors, running out of caffeine & insomnia:D)

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Goodmorning! Pretty pink notes for a Wednesday 💓 I hope everyone has a great day <3

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21.9.23 🍄 finished my term paper :) also, it's autumn!

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https://instagram.com/p/BdJwy9lBPXN/

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June 30th, 2023 | Unexpected satisfying colour matches on my desk today! I'm still having a hard time getting back to work but I'm slowly falling back into the habit.

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My grades could be better but I also took 8 classes (and one class kinda fucked me over with the other ones). I have 3 out of 6 grades back for my 3 credit courses. I’m trying to be glad that I didn’t fail financial modeling but I know I could’ve done better if I had known to work with other people earlier on :/

#studyblr #gradblr #mine #mba #personal #corporate finance #financial modeling

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transparent coffee pngs (½)

#coffee

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Uni and studying

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I try to open my window as much as possible to increase serotonin and actually get work done

#studyblr #gradblr #mine #online courses #mba #deskspo