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Studying & Testing

time management

help on reading and research

help with memorizing and testing

learn how to study

google citations

googling tips

citing social media

awesome study tips

study techniques 

tips for a productive study break

How to study

study tips

How To Pull An All Nighter And Do Well On An Exam

thinking & memorizing tips

how to get motivated to study

Make flashcards

tips to help you focus

chrome site blocker

time management & motivating yourself tips

Study tips

Learning

Solve any math equation

Solve any math equation (2)

Alternative to Wikipedia

Square Root Calculator

Cube Root Calculator

Expression Simplifier

Multi Step Equation Calculator

Slope Intercept Equation Maker

Can’t Do Your Homework?

Chemical Equation Balancer

Cliffsnotes

Sparknotes

PurdueOWL

Take online college courses

How to multiply big numbers

Science equations simplified 

Teaches Everything

Crash Course

Solve any math problem

Online calculator

Simplified science formulas

Teaches you any subject

Essays

Essay Structure Guide

bibliography maker

How to cite

how to write an essay

google citations

social media citation guide

The Five-Paragraph Essay

Using Punctuation Marks

Deadly Sins Checklist

Formatting Your Paper

Writing About Literature

Basic Essay

Revision Checklist

Planning and Organization

Editing and Proofreading

Latin Terms

Essay Structure

Tips on Introducing Quotes

Academic Writing Tips

How to write an essay

Dealing With Stress

yoga poses for stress relief

about relaxation techniques

Music/Sound:

calm/nature sounds

chill playlist

coffee shop blues

coffee shop sounds

concentration playlist

relaxation

study playlist

4hours of classical music

calm.com

rainymood.com

4 hours of classical music

good background study mixes 1 2 3 4 5

Study Break Suggestions

really good basic tips

MIT study break tips

how to be productive on a break

how long to nap

how to pull an all-nighter

Notetaking

How to Take Notes on Power Point Slides

How to Read Hard Readings

The Art of Pseudo-Skimming

Rapid Note-Taking With the Morse Code Method

Accelerate Q/E/C Note-Taking

The Story Telling Method

Taking Notes from Research Reading

Dorm Life/Socializing

how to deal with a roommate you hate

creative ways to organize your dorm

avoiding big mistakes when picking a major

how to have a healthy college relationship

making friends in college

college packing list

how to bond with your roommate

pros and cons of joining a sorority

why being single in college is okay

adjusting back to school after a semester abroad

making the most of your college years

Dorm room survival

Health/Safety:

what to do if you think you’ve been drugged

how to deal with a hangover

dealing with loneliness

Rape Escape

falling asleep tips

How long to sleep

how to talk to and help an anxiety-ridden friend

how to wake up in the morning

keep taking your mind off of it

mental illness recovery tips

need a motivational speech? i like this one for myself.

not having a good day? :c

picking up a hobby can relax you during the school year!!

seriously just please try to relax ily

take your mind off of it

tips on self-love

when to go to sleep/wake up

working out is a total stress-buster.

Classes/Programs

choosing a study abroad program

what to do if you want to transfer

what to do if you have a bad professor

find out about your professors before you register

scholarships and financial aid

Food:

10 cooking hacks to get more bang for your buck

essential foods to keep in your dorm

eating healthy in a dining hall

cheap & healthy snacks

chocolate muffin in a mug tutorial

Coffee recipes to help stay awake

Every Starbucks drink and pasty

For the vegans 

quick and easy soup recipes

study snacks i ii iii iv v

thousands of quick and easy snack recipes

Yummy cheesiness!

40 on-the-go breakfast recipes

Money:

8 places to snag student discounts and deals

7 money tips for college students

5 ways to survive college on a budget

tips for saving money in college

Success Tips:

how to make the most of your course syllabus

developing discipline as a freshman

using the urgency vs. importance matrix to get stuff done

8 things successful students consistently do

35 valuable tips for successful students

4 types of apps college students need to use

how to create structure in college with a calendar and a to-do list

how to deal with homesickness

Staying Motivated to do Well

How Can I Stay Motivated and Finish My School Work?

25 Simple Ways to Motivate Yourself

Get motivated to study

How to survive freshman year

Other

Cheat sheet for becoming an adult

Surviving college

Finals survival guide

Studying strategies 

Homework help

Flashcards

CrashCourse

App that helps you manage your time

Citation tool

Can’t remember a word?

techniques for studying and learning

♫ - Sunday morning by maroon 5

Sunday is a rest day for a lot of people, but for others it’s the busiest day of the week. It might be hard to control yourself and not procrastinate, right? Here are some things you can do (as a student) on Sundays to help boost your productivity but staying relaxed at the same time!

morning

go for a run/ walk/ do some yoga

have a brunch

make some freshly squeezed orange juice

take a long shower/ bath

read a book

make your to-do list for the day

make a Sunday rewards list

clean and tidy your room

complete the smaller tasks on your list

afternoon

look for a good playlist

sort out all your work

get all your study materials

get a head start on next week’s homework/ assignments

start working on the bigger tasks

take breaks regularly (exercise, get some snacks, hang out with friends)

motivate yourself with those rewards

find the balance between work and relaxation

evening

pack your bag for the next day

make your lunch for the next day (tips)

pick out your outfit for Monday - socks and undies too!

take a shower if you haven’t already

read over your notes again

read a book/ listen to an audiobook/ watch some videos

change your sheets

go to bed earlier than usual: you’ve got a whole week ahead of you!

It isn’t easy to find that balance between work and relaxation, but it’s oh so important! Sunday should be the day that, at the end of it, you feel like you’ve done enough work but that you’ve also rested enough. Good luck!

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five easy steps to becoming a better you

feed yo’ brain

dealing with lazy groupmembers

studying and gaming: playlists and soundtracks

how to be less prickly when stressedpractice tests

xoxo Lou

“Oh captain, my captain.”

Sherlock Approved Study Tips for Visual Learners

Visual learners are those who learn best through what they see. For example, a visual learner needs to see a math problem worked out step by step rather than just listen to the teacher explain it in order to learn. If that sounds like you here some tips on how to get the most out of your study time. 

Not sure what type of learner you are? Take this test at Education Planner and find out!

1) Color Code Your Notes

Color coding your notes can help you visualize the information you learned that day and help you quickly identify the important bits. They also make your notes pretty and colorful. Try assigning each color a meaning. For instance, everything yellow is going to be on the test and everything blue is a homework assignment. 

2) Flash Cards

Flash cards are a great tool for both visual and kinaesthetic learners. To make them more visual learning friendly, copy down the graphs or symbols that your teacher used in the lesson and make a matching game with their definitions. Caution, do not over load your flash cards! With flash cards, the gist is better than a 5 paragraph essay. If you want to make your cards online check out this handy site:

3) Watch Tutorial Videos

Watching a video can be a great way to refresh your memory or learn a new concept. In a tutorial video you can pause, rewind, or fast forward the video whenever a concept is too hard or familiar. The Khan Academy and Youtube are both great resources for educational videos. On Youtube, we love

Minute Physics

Your Teacher Math Help

Khan Academy

4) Rewrite Or Type Your Notes

It may seem repetitive but rewriting or typing your hand written notes is a great way to review the lesson. For visual learners, seeing the information again and again in new ways helps it stick even deeper in your brain. 

I’m starting College in two months, and I have a lot of bookmarked websites and resources that I know will help me when I move out. I know for a lot of us, College seems light years away, but lemme tell you, it’s coming up fast. So without further ado, here is my college masterpost.

college in general!

tips for freshmen

a student’s guide to college

best apps for students

the “secret” to doing well in school

develop discipline

get stuff done!

how to be a successful student

tips from successful students

how to create structure in your life

how to choose your college major

should I double major?

11 tips about college they don’t tell you in high school

9 myths about college

how to conquer your freshmen fears

10 mistakes made by college students

4 tips for scheduling classes

food!

broke college kid recipes

college kid cookbook [pdf]

restaurant coupons [ x ] [ x ] [ x ] [ x ]

official ramen website

100 dirt cheap college kid recipes

college recipes website

make food out of what you already have

recipes that take 30 minutes or less

study snacks

study snacks #2

how to save money when buying food

random college stuff!

rate my professors

online class schedule website

cargo collective

cupcake ipsum

final grade calculator

college dorm room stuff!

packing list

packing for college

dorm stuff for cheap

cutesy dorm stuff

how to make your dorm room cool

dorm organization

different ways to hang fairy lights

how to display polaroids/photos

textbooks!

online textbooks; mostly science and math

cookbooks to textbooks

business textbooks

reddit has some good textbook resources

bookboon

online math books

ebookee

freebookspot

free-eBooks

getfreebooks

bookfinder

oerconsortium

project gutenburg 

booksee

bookzz

textbook tips

cheap textbooks l x l x l x l 

research!

Wolfram/Alpha

american fact finder

internet public library

perfect for research site

encyclopedia.com

scholarpedia.com

google books

school stuff!

collaborate with others while studying

film school thesis generator

online whiteboard

inkflow visual notebook 

flashcards study helper

how to get and maintain good grades

Cornell note taking method

homework help

onenote

how to make organized notes

khan academy

organize your folders

group projects!

do group projects online together

public speaking tips

annoying powerpoint mistakes

Prezi

Emaze – similar to Prezi

Rawshorts – video presentation

studying!

get motivated to study

learning how to study

study hacks

manage your time while studying

Apps for Mac Users that help with studying

productivity tips

about power naps

studyblue.com

memorizing dates

make a good study guide

note-taking like a pro

how to pull an all-nighter

how to study like a Harvard student

writing essays!

how to write an essay

how to write an essay #2

writing checker

bibliography help l x l x l x l

essay typer

guide on punctuation

inflated/concise writing

BeeLine reader

ZenWriter

“avoid saying ‘very’”

word definition site

writing guide masterpost

written kitten

what makes a good essay

how to edit yourself

editing checklist

finals!

block distractors while studying

huge amount of resources while studying

finals survival guide

how to survive finals

exam survival guide masterpost

studying for an important exam

how to answer multiple choice tests

how to answer exam questions

how to be an effective test taker

how to win at finals

english!

cliffsnotes

sparknotes

no fear shakespeare

help you read l x l x l x l

how to take care of your books

math!

mathway

square root calculator

cubed root calculator

expression simplifier

help you with math

easy unit converter

any calculator you may need

algebra solver

scientific calculator

science and social studies!

all about space

animals

improve your geography knowledge

historical photos and stuff

symbols and meanings

genetics and evolution

lectures on everything

TED.com

AP Bio masterpost

money and budget!

the ultimate guide to saving for retirement

student loan debt article that’s really helpful

college investor website

budgeting website

scholarships masterpost

student loan calculator

what to buy each month of the year

how to coupon

what to do when you can’t pay your bills

is your cell phone bill too high?

how to save money

how to do taxes

discounts your student id can get you

pay off your student loans

places that give student discounts

7 money tips for college students

how to survive college on a budget

save your money on cords

how to balance a checkbook

travel!

check this website before booking your seat

student travel site

ultimate packing list

traveling for cheap

rate my study abroad

travel accessories

the best way to pack a suitcase

how to read a map

how to apply for a passport

travel budget calculator

should you travel abroad?

house!

what is a mortgage?

first apartment checklist

stuff nobody tells you about your first apartment

how to take care of a cactus

the care and keeping of plants

first apartment tips

moving out masterpost (might overlap some)

how to be an adult and take care of yourself!

how to grow the fuck up masterpost

how to avoid a hangover

8 ways to take care of yourself

how to organize your life

the first gynecologist exam

how to schedule a doctor’s appointment

what you should bring to every doctor’s appointment

how to pick a health insurance plan

a list of stress relievers

how to get free therapy

what to do if you get pulled over

list of crisis hotlines

15 things to keep in your car during the winter

hygiene/beauty masterpost

how to clean things up!

when to wash things

how to clean your bathroom

fabric care language

how to do laundry

organize your closet

how to fix a leaky faucet

how to keep a clean kitchen

how to remove stains from your carpet

career stuff!

resume cheat sheet

job prospects

time management

how to find the right career

how to do an interview

how to write a cover letter

ways to boost your resume without a job

how to boost your resume with stand-alone projects

10 skills to make you more employable

companies that hire felons

how to be a better person!

life tips

life tips for college

life tips for lazy people

read the news

leave your child traumas behind

how to lover yourself

100 life tips

how to boost your self-esteem

how to avoid asking for help

how to stop being a pushover

how to stop procrastinating

safety and well-being!

free online therapy

free condoms

HIV morning after pill

self-defense tips

safetrek app

kitestring app

creepface app

phone number for aggressive guys

easy self-defense tips

check the website security

how to deal with mental illness masterpost

stress analyst

stop paying so much for prescriptions

make your own makeup remover

self-harm recovery masterpost

tips for getting good sleep

tips for waking up better

dealing with the worst-case scenario

free pads and tampons

random things!

every time zone laid out for you

when should I go to bed?

keep your laptop in tip-top shape

makeup under $10

free online courses

free online courses #2

learn languages online for free

workout masterpost

fact check politicians

heimlich maneuver

DIY masterpost

buy a ton of candy in bulk

get your lenses cheap

hi everyone! since the holidays are over for most of us, i thought i’d make an inspirational and motivational masterpost all about notes! upgrading your notes by changing the layout, adding doodles, banners, using sticky notes, changing your handwriting etc. motivates me personally to study! 

out with the sloppy last minute notes and in with the new!

handwriting

how to write in cursive

some fonts to try out

how to improve your handwriting

note taking systems

study methods summed up

stationery to make it all happen

sticker printables to jazz it up

notes

how to take lecture notes

how to annotate books

taking notes from a textbook - studyign

note taking system - theorganisedstudent

note taking system - emmastudies

another note taking system - academicmind

another note taking system - wonderfullifee

the 2 notebook method

note taking with highlighters and post its

pretty timelines

note taking printables

plot summary with sticky notes

20 uses of sticky notes

colour code your notes

method with columns 

the cornell note taking system

the cornell note taking system using onenote

in class notes

another in class note taking format

what are sketchnotes?

online whiteboard

flashcards

how to make flashcards

another how to make flashcards

an example

another example (with sticky notes)

and another example (biology)

8 ways to improve your flashcards

make  and test flashcards online

alternative to flashcards - studyign

print onto flashcards

mindmaps

how to mindmap (1)

how to mindmap (2)

some examples

apps

notability

banners

simple banner

more banners

it’s a banner party over here

banners (shown how to draw in gifs)

illustrate your notes

how to illustrate your notes - reviseordie

sketchnote tips (banners, lettering, doodles)

more sketchnote tips

even more sketchnote tips

how to make your notes pretty - theorganisedstudent

how to make your notes pretty - studyspoinspo

how to make your notes pretty - booksflowersandtea

what is visual note taking?

a visual alphabet

note taking printables

dot grid 

note outline printables

lined cornell method printable

grid cornell method printable

hope you all had a good rest and are ready for a new year of studying!

xoxo lou

Tips for studying during term break

Wake up early. Not as early as during school term - term break is not a time to be waking up at 6am daily - but not at noon either. Aim for around 8-10am, so you’re not sleepy af when you start work, and you haven’t slept half the day away.

Slacken a little. Don’t overwork yourself!! I find a good method is to restrain your studying time to within your normal school hours (8am-6pm for me - which gives plenty of time to relax and watch tv shows in the evening), and study for about 2/3 of that time. This way you’ll still have covered at least several hours of work, but won’t feel exhausted :) (oh yes, if possible review your notes before sleeping to make them stick)

Scheduling. Have a masterlist of tasks to complete/goals to achieve during the break. Work out a rough estimate on how many days are needed to do complete all you have to do, and spread your tasks out evenly, preferably by weeks. Remember to work around your dates with friends (or significant others)/vacations! Keep to your goals so you have more free days :)) 

Study groups. During breaks it’s much much easier to arrange study sessions with friends. It’ll feel a lot less like you’re wasting your break, and you can catch meals with them before/after/during your session, so you’ll enjoy your study days more.

Go out/invite in/chill. It’s term break!!! Go out with your friends/get them to come over!! Or if you prefer having some alone time, have the day to yourself. At least 1 every 4 days, more if possible! If you’re part of a group activity that trains frequently, this can be skipped, but shouldn’t be.

Transition Words For Your Essays

Transition Signals:

Transitions are words and phrases that connect ideas and show how they are related.

To repeat and ideas just stated:

In other words,

That is,

To repeat,

Again,

To illustrate an idea:

For example,

For instance,

In particular,

To illustrate,

In this manner,

Thus,

To announce a contrast, a change in direction:

Yet,

However,

Still,

Nevertheless,

On the other hand,

In contrast,

Instead of,

On the contrary,

Conversely,

Notwithstanding,

In spite of this,

Time:

At once,

In the interim,

At length,

Immediately,

At last,

Meanwhile,

In the meantime,

Presently,

At the same time,

Shortly,

In the end,

Temporarily,

Thereafter,

To restate an idea more precisely:

To be exact,

To be specific,

To be precise,

More specifically,

More precisely,

To mark a new idea as an addition to what has been said:

Similarly,

Also,

Too,

Besides,

Furthermore,

Further,

Moreover,

In addition,

To show cause and effect:

As a result,

For this reason,

Thereafter,

Hence,

Consequently,

Accordingly,

Conclusion:

In short,

To conclude,

In brief,

On the whole,

In summary,

To sum up,

A summary on how to take good lecture notes (and get the most out of lectures)

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