Mocks are finally over and I think they went okay. So now I get to chill out and read!
This term is always hectic but it’s nice to find time for myself :)
🎧 Loïc Nottet - On Fire 🎧
Transition metals are legitimately so interesting! I feel like I’ve got stuff done today.
Happy Tuesday :)
So I have the flu and am sofa-bound but not even an uncomfortable illness can keep me away from Les Liaisons Dangereuses. It’s all written in letter form so I can read small chunks at a time.
So if you’re not familiar: this is an 18th century scandal among the Parisian aristocracy. The two main characters basically plot to exploit a young, newly-engaged, fresh-out-a-convent virgin girl and her fiancé to bring shame upon their names all because said fiancé rejected the salty antagonist. That is MAJORLY oversimplified but the gossip in here is very juicy haha
Have a great weekend!
I’ve just hit 50 followers and my tumblr has blown up today because I have thrown myself into the community. You all are amazing my friends, even if I cannot physically message everyone individually to tell you that.
- you are a studyblr
- you are super friendly
- you love when people message you
- you want to support everyone in the community
one thing i love about this community is that it is one big family and everyone is ready to support eachother. reblog this and follow the people that also reblog and start some super cute supportive friendships because you all deserve the best
I moved into the University of Birmingham yesterday and met my lovely flatmates! I’m very excited to finally have a proper desk to work at - I have graduated from an almost-three-legged coffee table and an old pouffe :)
It’s a bit of an adjustment but it’s a lot of fun so far and I think things will turn out just fine. I love love love my campus; it’s so pretty!
Hi all! My Tuesday has been fun, although sneezing constantly isn’t. Here’s what today looked like:
06:45 Get up and in the bath
07:00 Get dressed, pack my bag and take my medication (always disgusting because it’s a liquid but you know. Gets the worst out of the way)
07:25 Out the house, waiting for the 07:35 bus.
08:00 I arrived at school and did some German quizlets!
08:30 Form time - I normally read but I left my books by accident.
08:50 Lesson 1 - Biology. We learned about SCNT, embryo twinning and the ethical argument about cloning.
09:55 Lesson 2 - French. We debated whether it was right to allow transgender biologically-male people to join girl guides.
10:55-11:25 Break; I found my chem teacher to discuss my personal statement
11:25 Lesson 3 - free. I did a maths paper
12:30 Lesson 4 - German. We talked about the EU, doing topic work from our text book
13:30 Lunch
14:00-15:00 Lesson 5 - Chemistry. We had to make presentations about orders of reaction and the rate constant.
15:40 I arrived home and took myself to bed because I feel like having a day off today.
17:00 Tea time - I love me some tomato soup when I’m ill haha
17:20 Cup of tea, documentaries and chill. I’d normally stick my headphones in but my ear aches so I’d better not :(
BOOKS! The Cambridge MML library is amazing
The vermillion Mildliner is my favourite colour right now. Channelling those autumn vibes (despite the fact it’s still technically summer) 🍁
The Cambridge bottle reminds me of my ultimate goal at this point in my life. Let’s go get it!
TIL!
Nickname - “An. Eke. Name”
Nickname is one of those words created by people talking too fast. The original phrase was “an eke name” from “eke” meaning “also” i.e. “Aristocles is my real name but Plato is an eke name” Said fast “an eke name” sounded like “a nickname”, and the phonological word evolved.
We have this twisted idea that we have to achieve everything and then plateau before middle age hits. In reality, all the years you have on this planet are worthwhile and full of growth, not just the first half that are painted with this glorified ideal of “youth”
People starting new hobbies later in life are awesome. Like after all of these years, they’re still going out there and exploring new things instead of remaining stagnant.
No pictures today - sorry! I’m a bit rushed but I thought I’d update to prove I can finish what I started hehe
I spent an hour reviewing German vocab I learned last year in my last free period of the day, and I also got all my homework completed in time for the weekend. That included biology and chemistry. I got a lot out of my lessons today - I had my first lesson with a teacher I haven’t had since Year 9 (and I’m in Year 13 now!)
(I’m off to Nottingham tomorrow for a uni open day, so I can’t work)
I hope you’ve all had productive days!
Lauren, 22 - England - chemistry PhD student - studyblr - English, French (fluent), German (B2) - original and reblogged content - nice to meet you!
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