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Calendar blocking

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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.

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Such a thing as too much study?

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This semester marks my first since 2020 where I have taken on a normal full-time study load as opposed to overloading on topics.

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A is for academic validation

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I like to think that there are some serious parallels between academic validation and Regina George.

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Final year worries

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This year I am heading back into my studies with renewed vigour but also a few anxieties.

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Fresh starts

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My first blog piece for 2022 – quite exciting but also a bit daunting.

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The worst grade in my degree

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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)!

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Mentally preparing for finals

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It's time to prep our conscience for finals again. 

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Youtube study breaks

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Sometimes you just need to watch something light and relaxing that won’t make you any more anxious than you already are. 

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Getting a bad grade

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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).

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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.

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