Chem Notes On Fleek, Pt. 2

just read a quote which goes something similar to ‘if michelangelo had been alive today, he wouldnt have been painting ceilings, he’d have been making cgi films or developing 3D printing’ and i just imagined Michelangelo surrounded by hundreds of his incredibly gay statues, only in brightly coloured plastic, 3D printed form.

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Good afternoon, the academic culture of “if you’re not overworking, you don’t deserve success” is unhealthy.

Art by Chelsea Blecha

I haven’t taken math in about three semesters so please excuse me if my notes are a little rough/messy because I don’t really remember how to take notes for math 😭😭

If you’re anything like me, you go to the library with the best intentions then inevitably get distracted and wind up finishing none of the tasks you set out to do. Here’s a handy guide to how to get more done when you go to the library!

Planning your study session

Know what you’re doing ahead of time. Not only does this mean you can plan out your time to keep you on task, but you can also pare down which books and notes you need to bring.

Try and choose subjects that you need to be in the library for. For instance, if you need books to write an essay, read them in the library so you don’t have to drag them home. It’s better for your back, and more motivating when your time is limited!

Make a plan! Whether it’s just a to-do list or chunking your work into ten minute blocks, have goals to accomplish and keep yourself on task.

Don’t expect to be fully focused the whole time you’re there. No one can concentrate for 4 hours straight, so work some breaks into your plan and cut yourself some slack.

What to bring

A water bottle. You’re better off staying hydrated with water than sugary drinks from the vending machine, and bringing your own bottle is the best way to do that because you can keep it right at your desk.

Your chargers! Nothing cuts a study session short like your computer dying, so be prepared and make sure you’ve got your laptop/phone/tablet charger on hand.

A jacket. At least at my university, the library is almost always freezing. Even if yours isn’t, bring a jacket to keep you warm because sitting still for ages is a surefire way to cool you down!

Healthy snacks. Bringing your own food means you won’t be spending money, and you have a reason to stay at your desk and away from the vending machine. It also means no noisy crisp packets! Here’s a guide to library-friendly quiet snacks.

Headphones. Sometimes, even the library can be a bit noisy. Whether you’d prefer silence or some light music, having headphones can help you out.

Study essentials. Don’t depend on the library having copies of your required textbook, so bring your own from home, alongside essentials like pens & paper!

Making the most of the library

Don’t sit on the ground floor. It’s the loudest and busiest, and the place where you’re most likely to run into friends or get distracted, so avoid it off the bat. Similarly, stay away from high traffic areas like the loos, printers, and cafe.

Use the resources available! The library offers so much more than books: research databases, primary sources, librarians, and even audio resources if you’re a languages student like me. Make the most of all that’s on offer!

Get there early. Especially in exam season, the library fills up pretty fast and that can prevent you from sitting where you would usually. If you want a prime spot, your best bet is to get there when the library opens.

Try booking a study room. They can be great for working on group projects or if you want to snag a one person room and work with even fewer distractions.

Remember that the library doesn’t guarantee productivity. You still need to be prepared and focused, regardless of the location! Try and ditch the rest of the day’s worries at the door and just concentrate on work.

Other tips & tricks

How To Effectively Study In A Library from The Happy Arkansan

Library Study Session Tips & Essentials from Bookish & Bright

How to have a Productive Library Study Session from Macarons & Mascara

Packing List for Studying in the Library from Life As A Dare

How to Study Efficiently and Effectively

Home vs. Library: Finding a Study Spot from Survive Law

16th october 2015 : i’m officially halfway through my first semester ! it’s been a long ride and i’ve gotten in 3/6 of my subject internal assessments for the IB and after the holidays, we still have a couple more to go, as well as my Extended Essay final copy and my first TOK essay draft due in ~ and on top of that, i have revision to do since we have a round of mock exams in 12-13 weeks time. probably one of the things i need to prepare for the most is Biology HL so here i am, familiarising myself with the concepts for dna replication/transcription/translation/gene expression and other key biological process. im going to be doing much more of this over the half-term holidays.

The “I will do it because you said I couldn’t” club

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03.06.19 - monday

during exams i used to get really stressed out about not having enough time to study between, so i designed myself a lil study planner that maps out my week

it has a section for events, a checklist, and a time tracker so i can tell myself to stop freaking out :)

edit- due to popular request, here’s the link:

 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wEiA8ttDysOxAIjMwzKqvUWkC-sTMKNW/view?usp=sharing

love you guys <3