Study Notes - Blog Posts
12/09/18 - 1/100 days of productivity
Today is an inset day (even though we’ve only had 2 days back haha) and I’m using it to research the author of the German book we are studying.
I will also do some maths today and write up yesterday’s biology notes.
(Sorry for not posting in a couple of days - I’ve had a nightmare trying to readjust and I was panicking a bit. I’m ok now!)
09/09/18 Year 13 starts tomorrow!
We are studying Der Vorleser in German in the coming year so I’m giving it a re-read to have it fresh in my head (I read it last year).
07/09/2018 Biology notes in the local library!
I met up with a friend and we are having a very productive day.
06/09/2018 When you want to be productive but your 5-year-old laptop decides to take half an hour to respond and you’re stuck working on a coffee table.😑
Sorry, I’m moaning. I did get to finish the first chapter of A2 maths so I’m on par with the rest of my year ready for the 10th!
Notes aren’t the prettiest but they’re functional and ok to look at. Also thanks for the love my little account has been getting as of late!
04/09/18 Biology notes! I’ve not made any in a while and thought I should be productive. I actually got up early for once because my little brother started Year 3 today and I wanted to go with him to drop him off. I don’t go back until the 10th so I’ve got some time on my hands!
Also “High Hopes” by P!ATD is the best thing ever :)
03/09/18 Chemistry notes! I finally understand the hype about Whitelines paper... I had to save up a fair while to buy any though haha
Edit holy shizzle 100 notes?! Thank you so much!
02/09/18 - Preparing for Year 13 with a practice German essay!
26/08/18 - I decided to try out my new stationery on some chemistry notes in preparation for the next academic year. Roll on Year 13!
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!
16/08/18 So studying languages is amazing but I also love sciences and there is an introductory lecture tomorrow about pharmacokinetics that I unfortunately am not attending. However, it looked like fun so I’m reading up on it myself and making some notes for something to do because it’s 22:14 right now. I’m not a person to specialise in just one thing 😫
linguistics notes // decolonization · language revitalization
08.06.20
i made a whiteboard out of a poly pocket and it is, quite frankly, saving my ass with all the derivations i’m learning atm.
Today’s study session is excruciatingly boring. Conjunctions, clauses, and netiquette. I know I wouldn’t take this business communications course if I didn’t need my literacy credit. It bores me to tears some days.
My motto for the semester? Good enough. It’s helped me through many study sessions and assignments.
This study session is powered by coffee in my Hufflepuff mug. Nothing like cramming for a midterm!
Some group theory notes that I took today.
📚Summer Studying Challenge 📚
August 8 2021: What books are you currently reading?
Yesterday I started reading 1984 by George Orwell.But I have also started two other books namely 'Men of Mathematics' by E.T.Bell and 'Music Of Primes' by Marcus du Sautoy.I have also decided to buy Anna karenina by Tolstoy after reading a post about it by @theclassicalmind.
Today was a good day ^_^
I completed
The first chapter of Analysis 2.The first chapter is all about limits.
I also did half of chapter 13 of analysis 1.
I also solved like 15 problems of analysis 1.
I loved the chapter of power series.It was kinda cool.I also liked the chapter of limits.I am looking forward to study tomorrow's chapter ^_^
(PS:The picture is some old notes of group theory)
🌱Day 2 of Summer Studying Challenge🌱
🌸July 2 2021🌸
🐼Do you have a specific goal for this summer ?🐼
I want to become more confident in my abilities by the end of the summer^^
🐻Today I did the following stuff🐻
Completed Assignment 3 of Vector Calculus
Completed chapter 2 of Linear algebra.
Completed chapter 1 of real analysis.
Duolingo French.
🐿Happy Summer 🐿
19/05/2021
Heya👋
It is currently 8.50 in the morning and I'm getting ready for a class at 9. I just finished some lessons on Duolingo. I kinda get into a competitive mood when I see my rank on the leaderboard and want to come at the top but I have to remind myself that I have other things to study too. So anyways today I'll be doing the following stuff
1 lesson of organic chemistry (It might take 30 minutes or less)
20 Problems on Group theory (This might take an hour)
Conjugacy classes in Sn and An (This might also take an hour)
I'm trying to work today in the afternoon because I don't want to work in the evening today. I have some catching up to do with my school friends. I haven't spoken to them in some time. I also want to make it a habit to work a little in the afternoon because distractions are so less.
I hope the day treats you well.If It doesn't always know that you are much much more than a bad day.
Have a Happy Day!!
18/05/2021
Hello 👋
It is currently 6.40 in the morning and I just finished doing my duolingo lessons.(I am learning French and about to complete check point one.If you know any good movies in French do let me know,I'm struggling to find some good stuff lol).
Today I want to complete the following stuff
Revise yesterday's work and do Group Theory(Important actions and applications)
Solve 10 Problems on Group Theory
Complete revising last week's maths and start revising last week's stats.
I wish a very wonderful day to you ❣ Happy, restful and productive! Don't overdo anything, health always comes first!!
Image credits: Pinterest
17/05/2021
Today I have classes till 4.30.I am not feeling great but I am determined not to be controlled by my negative thoughts.I will rest for some time after the classes then maybe have a cup of tea(I know drinking tea is not recommended after 2 lol but maybe an exception today), and start my work.Today I want to get done the following stuff
Complete revising my last week's maths content.(Hardly 15 minutes)
20 Problems from Group theory( at least 1 hour)
Group theory (Important actions and applications)(Maybe 90 minutes hopefully less lol)
Around 3 hours of work.Hehe not much but I'll be dead tired by the end of it.Okie see ya!
Hope you are having a wonderful day!!
16/05/2015
I just finished revising for group theory. It's about 5.30 in the evening and I thought I'd have it completed by 9 in the morning lol. So anyways now I plan on covering the following topics
Group acting on sets
Orbits and stabilizers
Revise maths and catch up with this week's work
Solve 10 problems on Group Theory
Wish me luck and I hope you are having a better day than me!❣
Today weather is so sunny! what a nice day for studying and reading outside the classroom!
Today we were talking about our “Perfect Job”, which parameters you are preferring, etc.
That's it! I'm ready for tomorrow.
What to do during breaks? (as in no school)
In terms of preparing for the next semester or year…
Hey Anon! :D
How To Productively Use Time During Breaks For Preparing
These are some tips that I've used after experimenting with a lot of things
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Not More Than 2–3 Hours
I recommend this because you have a high possibility of burning out during school weeks if you even study during breaks. So, this is why just three hours is more than enough. Spend your time enjoying too.
Concentrate On Basics
This is one of the best ways to spend your breaks. If you're weak in a particular subject [Mine was Accounts], I spent my summer and my term breaks strengthening my accounting basics.
It helped so much when school started because everyone was trying to catch up on the advanced topics, but I could straightaway start with the year's materials. So, build your basics or revise that year's topics. Most of the subjects are just built in layers. So if you learn something in junior year, then it will likely appear in senior year but a bit more advanced.
Watch Concept Videos [Basics or Coming Term/Semester]
You could go through the syllabus for the next term or year and, based on that, watch videos related to that on YouTube. You can first go through the coming year's topics, and then you can decide if you're confident with new topics or if you still haven't figured out the basics. But these really help.
Prepare Cheat Sheets In Advance
If you get your hands on the coming year's textbook, then go through the chapters and write all the formulas or theorems [Shorten them]. Those are your cheat sheets for the whole term/year. Great for revision. You can even start practicing with this, but it's good to have these cheat sheets.
Complete Language Papers
I had two languages all throughout high school. And this trick always worked for me. A week before school starts, I'd literally sit and complete reading through my English and Arabic textbooks. I didn't do the exercises, but I completed all the lessons and sometimes even had short notes of the story ready. It doesn't take much time to complete your language syllabus. I always recommend this.
Tackle Your Grammar
Take it a step further [if you want] and revise or learn new grammar topics. I say this because, honestly, grammar takes some time to soak in, so by the time school starts, you'll have confidence with your language papers. Which honestly makes your work easier in the long run.
Improve Math [If You Have A Number Based Paper]
If you have any paper that is number-based, then work on your mental math. Practice with it. It helps during exams and saves a lot of time. Literally. Especially if you're not allowed to use a calculator. Memorize the square and cube roots from 1 to 10. Or anything else that matters.
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Do take time to rest because, honestly, this is the time you'll get to rest. So, enjoy too xD
Other than that, I hope this helps you :)
I think nobody says this, but it's completely okay to take up what you actually want as a major. It doesn't matter if people tell you that you have the capability to do more or that you don't. If you want to do a particular major. Go for it. And I'm telling you, you'll definitely ask yourself, "Am I doing this right?" but I think it's worth following something you're passionate about. You don't have to give justification for doing what you love.
Friendly Advice
Decide your major early. And don't tell anyone about it. At least not your teachers or people who will change your mind. It's application week here, and I was close to banging my head against the wall. It's not supposed to be difficult until you make it difficult. So, do what you wanna do. You do know it. You just need to shut off the noise that keeps telling you what you "have" to do.
It's better to work for it and fail than not try at all.
Because yes, you may see people who work less than you, who don't get up early in the morning and get work done, who don't have equal passion towards their ambition and yet they succeed. They make it to the top. And I just want to say, It is totally okay.
Your feelings are valid. Your jealousy is valid. Your emotions are valid. But that does not mean your reactions may be valid too. You cannot be angry at them for it. But you can learn from your mistakes and be better.