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had yet another hectic (eventful) week

💌 had my final exhibition for graphic design class (had to run all over the city while preparing the file and other collaterals😭)

💌 treated ourselves after all the hardwork🤭

💌 pretty clouds on campus

💌 a really cute campus catto

💌 study session with a friend (from a completely different major lol)

i have two mid-sems this coming week, pls pray for me😔😭

past few days have been HECTIC

we've been preparing for socio club's first event of the year

spent some time out with my friends (saw cute black cat over there)

also went on WAY too many mental health walks in the breaks between lectures. (my schedule is more hectic this week because we have extra lectures EVERY single day ༎ຶ⁠‿⁠༎ຶ

but messages like this one in a bathroom stall are nice reminders to hang in there tbh

haven't done much studying but need to get started for my biological bases mid-sem soon😭

(wish me good luck im def gonna need it)

this week's photo dump (⁠✿⁠^⁠‿⁠^⁠)

live, love, laugh food honestly (the picture in the middle is an ice-cream sundae situation made in a dorm hahaha)

a foggy morning on campus

did some origami in statistics to stay sane

campus fountain said 🏳️‍🌈

💌 ordered in AGAIN because it was raining heavily, also had some homemade food because my friend's mom is a GODSEND and started watching inside out 2 (can be read as: psych student heaven)

💌 a smol v cute flower

💌 started reading a good girl's guide to murder <3

💌 found an awesome paper title while researching for my social psych assignment (the one that says "I can fix him")

after the outfit pic, i was out of my dorm throughout the WHOLE day

met campus cars while going for breakfast, i think one of their names is Eevee? idk the other one's name

spent half of the day studying in one of the campus cafes and the rest in graphic design class ༎ຶ⁠‿⁠༎ຶ

a pleasant day on campus <3

felt like sleeping like the cute doggo in the video

but the work just never ends (⁠T⁠T⁠)

tried to have a eat junk food and study session with besties (we ended up yapping)

how to take better notes during fast-paced lectures

taking better notes during fast-paced lectures can be challenging, but here are some tips to help you keep up:

abbreviations and symbols: create a personal shorthand system. for example, use “w/” for “with,” “b/c” for “because,” and arrows (→) to show relationships. this can significantly speed up your note-taking.

focus on main ideas: listen for key points and concepts rather than trying to transcribe everything. lecturers often emphasize important information through repetition, changes in tone, or visual aids. pay attention to these cues.

structured methods:

cornell method: divide your page into three sections: a narrow left column for cues, a wider right column for notes, and a bottom section for a summary. during the lecture, jot down main points in the right column. after the lecture, add cues and a summary.

outline method: use headings and subheadings to organize information hierarchically. this helps in understanding the relationship between topics.

mind mapping: create a visual representation of the lecture content. start with a central idea and branch out with related concepts. this method is particularly useful for visual learners.

leave space: if you miss something, leave a gap and move on. you can fill in the details later, either from the textbook, recordings, or discussions with classmates.

record the lecture: if your lecturer allows it, recording can be a lifesaver. you can listen to the lecture again to fill in any gaps in your notes. just make sure to review the recording soon after the lecture while the material is still fresh in your mind.

review and revise: go over your notes as soon as possible after the lecture. this helps reinforce the material and allows you to clarify any points you didn’t fully understand. consider rewriting or typing up your notes to organize them better.

active listening: engage with the lecture by asking questions and participating in discussions. this not only helps you understand the material better but also makes it easier to remember.

use technology: apps like evernote, onenote, or notability can help you organize and search your notes efficiently. some apps even allow you to record audio and sync it with your notes.

do you have any specific challenges with note-taking? let me know in the comments.

❤️ nene

image source: pinterest

a little dump of the week <3

finished today's classes(⁠ﾉ⁠◕⁠ヮ⁠◕⁠)⁠ﾉ⁠*⁠.⁠✧

i love my social psychology professor, she's so funny and GENUINELY loves the field

the grind never stops unfortunately

making a to-do list for tomorrow because genuinely worried im gonna forget what all I have to do

Social Psychology Class - 8. a.m. to 10 a.m.

Working on a Instagram reel for a friend's blog account

Working on Personality Psych assignment

Making an application form for the secretary position of Socio Club

Socio Club General Body Meeting at 7 p.m.

Zumba Crew Audition at 8:15 p.m.

so grateful for everything, good night everyone <3

I JUST GOT THIS MAIL

slayed a little too hard🤭

not letting this get to my head tho, because there's still a long long way to go ofcourse

but the fact that i was amongst the top 10% in a batch of 750 students is so academically validating😭

nothing like studying biological bases of behaviour at 8 a.m.

mark my words, your sleep WILL be taken away. doesn't matter if you're very drowsy, it WILL be gone because there's so much content (⁠ ⁠･ั⁠﹏⁠･ั⁠)

had a mini heart attack when i realised my first graphic design assignment was due at 11:59 a.m. and not 11:59 p.m.

thankfully i was almost done with the assignment beforehand and only had to add few finishing touches (⁠◡⁠ ⁠ω⁠ ⁠◡⁠)

even though i feel v sleepy, afternoon classes are a vibe 乁⁠[⁠ ⁠◕⁠ ⁠ᴥ⁠ ⁠◕⁠ ⁠]⁠ㄏ

the campus cattos make it better <3

I will succeed. Not immediately. But definitely.

second year of uni has started in full swing!

went through personality theories for my personality psych assignment

made a cute study set up <3

(tried) to start my biological bases of behaviour course's assignment by reading the assigned research article

did a mini art project for said biological bases course because ✨why not✨

i was texting my friends — one of whom's (desi) parents agreed to let her go for a foreign trip — about how i wish i could also go somewhere far away for a trip and then realised that's such a slay study motivation ♪⁠ヽ⁠(⁠･⁠ˇ⁠∀⁠ˇ⁠･⁠ゞ⁠)

I'd study so hard that foreign universities offer me scholarship (⁠ ⁠ꈍ⁠ᴗ⁠ꈍ⁠)

that would be so cool ngl

on the negative side, homesickness is a horrible monster

i feel so homesick rn when my uni and hostel is like 45 mins away from home

imagine how bad it'd be continents away from home (⁠๑⁠•⁠﹏⁠•⁠)

these are pictures from my last week of my first year at university and my first week of summer break

can't believe first year is over, i feel like i didn't do much extracurricular-wise but atleast my academics were good? eh

i have a lot of things planned for the summer break, hopefully im able to complete atleast half of the list ༎ຶ⁠‿⁠༎ຶ

ill make the list here so i can hold myself accountable lolol

things to do over the summer:

Intern at NGO - mandatory uni requirement

Take my DSLR out more - improve photography/documenting skills

Join dance class again

Make a LinkedIn account

Get into politics

Try new Art - embroidery/a new painting style

Join a gym (very scared about this)

Learn driving and get a license

Play more badminton

Do major-related courses/workshops/internships

Learn basic cooking

took a class on the sociology of gender in my last term of first year, it was intimidating because everyone was so knowledgeable but i became more confident towards the end ୧⁠(⁠﹒︠⁠ᴗ⁠﹒︡⁠)⁠୨

these notes are from one of the last units - Gender, Science and Technology

nahi hora yaar nahi hora

KAISE HOGA

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

im sitting in the library watching buzzfeed instead of starting my paper due tonight because my brain is literally shortcircuiting

Studying when EXAUSTED

This is for those times when you really desperately want to be productive and get things done but you can't focus and you just want to sleep but you didn't do anything today so you feel shitty.

if you can, please just go to sleep (I do get that sometimes you feel so shitty about how little work you got done that you can't sleep, but if you can, please do it and approach tomorrow with a fresh start)

plan out what tomorrow is going to look like. I will break it down by task, for example: 6:00 wake up, 6:05 work out 6:15 shower, 6:30 make tea, 6:40 start work, 7:30 break etc. This will 1) help you feel better about not getting anything done 2) can help you be more productive tomorrow.

if you have things to do that are easy/low brain power, do them. These are things like printing out work, scanning stuff, tidying your kitchen. getting these little things out of the way can make a HUGE difference later

if you can, just read over your material. Don't even try to understand, just read it. Tomorrow when you come back to try and actually learn it, you will already be a little familiar and it can speed things up for you

eat something, drink something, and see if it makes you feel better- many times when i'm "unable" to go on, I eat a meal and drink a glass or two of water and magically I feel great again

try doing a workout- sometimes it just makes the exhaustion worse, but if you need to stay up later (shoutout to my fellow 6:30 pm bedtime pals) it can stretch time a little bit, and sometimes wakes up your brain. It's also good for you and can make your sleep go better

DONT DRINK COFFEE. or tea. no caffeine. you are already tired, it's not going to fix anything, its just going to make you jittery and sad. it's also going to upset your sleep schedule and make the tired worse for tomorrow.

lastly- just go to bed. pushing through true exhaustion is not going to help you or anyone else. anything you try and learn is going to float right out of your head, and it can lead to burnout which will make everything worse. Please just sleep

i declared my major and minor last week!

(if i sound excited about it, im not)

kind of scared but okay

but it feels nice to say that im doing a psych major with a design minor (⁠ʘ⁠ᴗ⁠ʘ⁠✿⁠)

random uni photo dump

omfg first class of uni today, im so so scared but it's intro to sculpture so im a littleeeeee relaxed

but then i have academic writing in the evening

AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH

anyways wish me luck

Just study from without hesitate

Productivity days (3)🌙

I had a Presentation at university at 10.00a.m, i was successfully! (what a shame) 😇

Then today (20 November )my friends did celebrate and took a cake for my birthday when its did to be my birthday in November 16th , no one suprised to me. But they celebrated a words actually!

Anyway, im studying still to my national exam (yds) and im reading english book with general English because yds exam is grammar exam!

Day 7🤌🏼

23.10.24

We sat at Starbucks with my friends about 1.5 hours and we talked about something!

I exhausted today because there were a lot of traffic (my bus didn't come about 30 minutes like)again ahh this Istanbul why like this??

When i came to home , i did want to get a relax. But my judgment doesn't lets me to get relax because i have to do something like study english..

I did afraid actually but my eyes so hurt

Anyway what i did today?

My class was about project management so we were talking about what we to do ?

Of course I found to do , i will do a story book with ai for kids about animals , i will sent it to there i wish!

My notes for other classes:🌸🎐🪷

My notes for math:💀💣🗡️

I didn't think blogging was that hard, but hi :')

Update on my last post

i did the exam and it seemed to be ok, managed to stay calm throughout it. last final done, school year done! to those of you still doing exams you've got this :)