News: study
Calendar blocking
It is incredibly difficult to get things done if you don’t even know what you’re doing. Calendar blocking has truly been the most productive practice that I have implemented daily.
Such a thing as too much study?
This semester marks my first since 2020 where I have taken on a normal full-time study load as opposed to overloading on topics.
A is for academic validation
I like to think that there are some serious parallels between academic validation and Regina George.
Final year worries
This year I am heading back into my studies with renewed vigour but also a few anxieties.
Fresh starts
My first blog piece for 2022 – quite exciting but also a bit daunting.
The worst grade in my degree
The other week I received a grade that would be the lowest mark I’ve ever received (and in the final semester of my degree)!
Mentally preparing for finals
It's time to prep our conscience for finals again.
Youtube study breaks
Sometimes you just need to watch something light and relaxing that won’t make you any more anxious than you already are.
Getting a bad grade
Last semester, I got a grade on a course which saw my GPA fall. I know that grades aren’t a reflection of our self-worth but sometimes it is hard to disentangle them (Author: Yasmine).
Romanticising study
If you’re anything like me, finding the will and drive to study is difficult. Studying SHOULD be easy but for some, it’s not and that’s totally okay. I have been researching ways on how to get motivated to study and came across romanticising study. Here are some of the tips I found useful and if you take them into your daily routine of studying from home, you will be surprised at how much they actually help.