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27.04.25 - weekly study summary

Maintained duolingo streak

Completed glean training

Contacted supervisor

Song: fearless (taylor's version) - taylor swift

Not a lot of studying this week. Ended up submitting an assignment 2 week early, new module doesn't start for another week and prep materials haven't been released yet, and waiting for my supervisor to get back to me before I can start my phd application. Took advantage to have a break and enjoy some crafts.

21/04/25 - weekly study summary

defined phd questions

submitted final module assignment

emailed phd supervisor

rearranged desk set up

song: come with me by chxrlotte

desk photos from top left to bottom right: before, empty, after wide, after close (with room lights off). not a huge visual difference on my desk, but feels much tidier and i love the fairy lights <3

Study break!

My favourite non-study things this month:

sewing a dress

nature walks

craft night with a friend

reading non-fiction for fun

baked brownies

preparing for the easter egg hunt battle royale

Why is there always one photo that doesn't match the colour pallet lol

13/04/25 - weekly study summary

first draft of essay

researched phd supervisors

completed assistive tech training

set up zotero

song: john hughes movie by maisie peters

feeling so much better now the first draft is done. it's taken a long time to get the assistive tech i need, but oh my god it's so good. i can't believe i've been working without adhd support this whole time. drafting this essay with the proper support was a breeze after struggling with it and previous essays for weeks. i may even had it in early.

06.04.25 - weekly studying summary

phd supervisor meeting

intro chapter from authoring a phd

lecture-focused assistive tech training facility

perfect march in duolingo

recorded lecture

song: what else can i do? from encanto by diane guerrero, stephanie beatriz

i had little to no motivation to do anything last week, but got a lot of my motivation back this week. constantly reminding myself that - especially with adhd - motivation follows action, not the other way around. also had a lovely couple of cafe study sessions with my sibling and my mum.

"The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled." - Plutarch

This Month's Goals:

Refine PhD Proposal Core Questions

Finish Fundraising Essay

Set PhD Application Plan with Supervisor

Reorganise Desk/Study Space

Learn and Integrate Study Support Software

Hmmmm...

Feeling the urge to get a bullet journal again...

Studying Goals

studyanthropy = studying philanthropy

My Academic Goals:

Finish Postgraduate Diploma in Philanthropy

Apply for PhD

Write 100 personal essays on philanthropy (min 500 words)

Other Learning Goals:

Develop competency in Open Source Intelligence

French, Latin, Japanese, Irish Gaelic: basic competency

Develop career skills

Learning Context:

Full time worker, part time learner

AuDHD

Distance learner

Trying to understand the only Spanish book I have in my possession: el sombrero de tres picos

Since I have real holiday this year, I try to read more. Because I used to read a lot when I was younger but due to school and homework I completely stopped. So here is my current book : A dance with dragons by GRR Martin, the fifth book of a song of Ice and fire serie And it is the biggest book I ever read, there's more than 1000 pages. I am French and I actually haven't read a book that big. Through its a pocket book so it's probably the reason why.

I got a new computer and I'm like so excited ! I bought it because I earned money teaching mathematics and physic. I love teaching people ! There is also my bullet journal. Since the holiday I try new things in it, I decorate it more basically. And if you zoom you will probably see that I'm following curses on Coursera, I got one on music theory and one on thermodynamic because it was one of the very few I found in French.

I will go in London with my sister in August ! So I planned our trip a bit and looked for informations. I also began Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. My version is in English but have some translations and explications on page margins.

I'm working by the fire because it is so cold today

Last revision before the entrance examination.

59/100 days of productivity: I am not doing interesting things recently. I try to prepare my entrance examination (I don't know how to explain : the exam for engineering school admittance) This is my French revision because it is a bit aesthetic next to what I do recently. Through I am feeling really nervous, there are so much thing to know (and only a little I actually know). It's exactly in a week and I can't sleep well : I spend my days working and I suppose that's not even sufficient. I have an oral exam for a school in May : I'm happy about it, I mean my report (I don't know if it is the right words) might interest them if they want to see me, though I also don't know at all what they will ask : it's 3hours long ! I already can't wait the end of it. Also we go in holiday with my class after the exam which will be really cool I guess.

53/100 days of productivity: I don't have a lot of things to post. I revise all days long and that is not really photogenic. But today my mother bring me flower, so I needed to take a picture I will also wear new glasses because my view changed due to working a lot. So take care of your eyes !

That is actually 2 years of flashcards. It look enormous. I'm so proud of it, it help me revise quickly ! Also I made notes for technical drawings, I don't have flashcards anymore but a piece of paper do the job. Also it's ??/100 days of productivity but miss the count.

44/100 days of productivity: So in the beginning of this school year I made those notes in many chapters. Now I found their usefulness. Also I have stomach ache but this won't stop me to work even if I'm better in my bed.

43/100 days of productivity: During 2 years I used to make notes and now I'm really happy to have done them. It's way easier to learn all I have to know. Also I like to write and rewrite to learn. I did it every time last year and do it again now and I think it is a good way to learn quickly since I have a visual memory and a memory to write (don't know how to explain). You know, the idea is to be quick and learn not writing well. So yes it is not aesthetic but useful and practical. But look at all those Bristols I have made !

42/100 days of productivity: Today I started my revisions weeks. I revised 17 chapters. I can tell you that I'm now totally exhausted ! However I took numerous break, I even went for a walk because I couldn't stay concentrate. Anyway I am really proud ! Also I have that new mug which is so cool (even if it's with male pronoun) and I guess I will take weight during those 2 weeks because I drink and eat so much ! (I bought could snacks to stay motivated)

38/100 days of productivity: My teacher are all trying to finish in time. It's like my third maths lesson of the week.

36/100 days of productivity: I do eat out of lunch time, let's pretend it's because studying makes me hungry. However these are only fruits after all.

35/100 days of productivity: Working outside feel good ! I've planned my revision weeks. I already feel stressed, there is so much things to revise/learn in such a short period !

33/100 days of productivity: Learning physics for my exam tomorrow. It's my last one (I hope ! 5/2 is not for me)

32/100 days of productivity: My schedule changed a lot this week and this is even worse next week. I feel completely out of my routine. There is so much things to know in this course that I decided to use a 4A paper than my usual A5 Bristol paper.

I use paperclip to keep my notes together (because it is to heavy to take every binder with me) and they are really helpful, even if l always loose them in my bag. Hope those pictures can inspire you. So don't throw your empty tea's box. You can always store something in them ;)

28/100 days of productivity: I didn't have a lot of homework today. I studied maths outside with the news pens I bought yesterday.

25/100 days of productivity: Revising 2 years of computer science right now. There were things I've already forgotten.

22/100 days of productivity: Today was so stressful: I had 2 kholles. A kholle is a specific oral exam in french school system particularly in preparatory class. A kind of equivalent seems to be tutorial. I'm not totally sure about it though. Anyway, I was so exhausted after it that I came for a walk and come back an hour later for my last class of the day where I was not productive at all. Back home, I had an assignment which involved watching videos about fluid studies. That was funny. PS: I am totally left handed. I mean, I can't use my right hand like other left handed do. I always use my left hand to use a mouse which seems to be usual for a lot of people.

23/100 days of productivity: I have so much to do this week. I will try to do as much as I can, but honestly I must make choice on what is optional.