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School just really sucks cause they take this wonderful concept of learning and discovering new things and just completely ruin it with the atmosphere of judgement and suppression of creativity and strict deadlines and basing your intelligence on a letter and wow you ruined it nice job

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Granny: No printer, just fax!

I love people with obscure knowledge or useless academic insights. I want to hear your analysis of lighting in Ratatouille. Tell me about the history of soda pop or the references to classical mythology in Macbeth. I want to know about the underlying homoerotic context of that 1930s sci-fi paperback. I think all knowledge is worthwhile knowledge. Explain to me the ecosystems that komodo dragons inhabit. Don't be afraid to learn for the sake of learning.

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I like color coordinating my subjects…and genetics is yellow! Did some exam prep today, went over my notes and made summaries of each lecture.

Literally do your work as soon as you know it exists. If you get homework, do it during your free or when you get home or on the train if you really want to, on the day you get it. Just got set an assignment? Get the draft done that weekend. It doesn’t have to be amazing and absolutely ready to send in, it just needs to exist. Just got sent an email? Reply when you see it. If you’re not sure how to response to it, write Dear (), leave a gap and then write Regards () and keep that in your drafts. Set a reminder on your computer or write the reminder on a sticky note that you’ve got that sitting in your drafts and you need to send it off in the next 24 hours. Need to clean your room? Don’t spend time thinking or planning how you’re going to clean it or how you’re going to change up the space in the process, just pick stuff up and put it where it should be until everything’s in order. Done. Seriously dude, when a task arises as an issue, tackle it as soon as you realise it exists. Remember, it doesn’t need to be amazing it just needs to be done. So, when the due date of the task creeps closer, you can go back, work with what you have and make it the quality you want it to be. 

hey friends!! i’m starting to get a lot of requests about chemistry and since i recently started studying the basics of chemistry i wanted to help all of you [and myself] out by making a chemistry masterpost, so here it is :]

studying chem

how 2 study general chemistry

ten ways to pass ur next chem exam

chem study hints

tips for studying chemistry

lecture notes

ap chem notes

how 2 write notes

fun stuff kinda??

the periodic table of elements

fun thing about moles

learn about women in chemistry!!!!

chemistry timeline

books + things

best chem books on amazon

best chem books on goodreads

for general readers

for the college student

links + website resources

crash course: chemistry

chemistry on khanacademy

sparknotes chemistry

chem collective

royal society of chemistry

high school chem

careers in chemistry

what can i do with a degree in chemistry?

a future in chemistry

why study chemistry?

my masterposts

notes, studying, and self-study resources

self-study resources

supplies

igcse resources

improving your handwriting

how to studyblr

literature masterpost

organisation

aesthetically pleasing notes

annotating

studying a foreign language

really great apps

math

college + uni

motivation

biology

space!!!!

+ more

hope this helps you all <3 good luck fellow chemistry students + i hope you get where you truly want in life!!! if you wish to talk to me or request a masterpost, just message me!!

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Based on this post 

“Failure is the key to success" 

We’ve all heard motivational quotes similar to the above. While they serve as an important reminder on our rough days, sometimes we need something more than hugs and well wishes to get us through. 

 You’ve failed. What next? 

Let it out: Step back. Take a few days off. Shower, catch up on that sleep debt. Remind yourself of who you are outside your academic study. Catch up with a friend for coffee (or just get some coffee). Watch a movie, marathon a tv series, built a pillow fort, tumblr, youtube spiral - anything. Because your academic life is only one piece (of varying size) of a larger puzzle. Remind yourself of who you are outside of university/ school. 

Formal/ Informal Avenues of Review : Check your school/university’s academic policies. Are you eligible to resit the exam? Were there any extenuating circumstances that affected your performance (e.g. medical, emergency etc)? Are you eligible to seek an adjustment to your marks? If you’re eligible, what documentation will you need to provide? Which staff member can you contact to follow up your application? If you’re not eligible, are there any other members of staff or advisor (e.g. course advisors, councillors, student leaders) you can discuss your circumstances with? 

Reset, Recuperate, Retake:  It is likely that you will need to repeat or retake the class/ assessment/ unit. That’s ok. Seek feedback from your lecturer/ tutor or teacher. Consolidate your strong areas. Focus on the areas of the course you find challenging. Use the feedback given to target your study time! 

Same Shit, Different Day: While the content may be the same, using a different method to study may be more effective ( see below) 

Same content? Change it up!

flashcards by @illolita​, 

colour coding 

audio recordings by @riseandstudy​, 

mindmaps  by @reviseordie​

sticky notes  @etudiance​ 

Change your study habits by @whilwheaton​ 

Practice past papers.  (see below). 

Something to help you get back up on your feet 

Videos and speeches to help you push through 

On being wrong 

On regret 

On making difficult choices 

On what the fuck to do with your life 

On “falling behind”   

On rushing things 

On success  

On motivation - for recent graduates 

On perspective by @fishingboatproceeds​

 Just do it 

Find songs to cry and scream to 

 8tracks and this spotify playlist 

Classical music for any mood  by @violaboss​ 

Find something on the Nostalgia Machine  

Infinite Jukebox 

Make your own music

IDGAF by Watsky “Let me tell you about my GPA, four-O, straight A’s and my- idgaf!” 

 Something to help you fucking laugh or smile 

 Honest Trailers 

Dance Mashup 

Thomas Sanders @thatsthat24​ 

This kid and this kid 

Goat Remixes 

This vine 

Need more?

Cute flash games (+amazing background music) 

Motivation wall by @study-ings 

Mug Cake by @sortedfood 

Calming Manatee 

Ultimate motivation song 

SCREAM INTO THE VOID (personal favourite) 

 Things to remember 

 Oi, have you ever failed anything? 

 Yes. See here 

Graduation is a journey. 

Yes, studyblr makes studying look glamourous, neat, aesthetic, “oh, look how these _____ notes helped me get an A+.” But writing notes, having fancy pens, using apps (whilst useful) only form one part of a larger narrative. 

The reality is much less appealing. The road to graduation is not a fairytale. The road to graduation is fucking tough. It may involve tears, frustration, all nighters, crippling anxiety and unhealthy levels of caffeine consumption. One set back does not knock you off the path to graduation. Setbacks are arguably a part of the journey. 

 Sometimes, hard work and effort will not translate into results. 

 There’s a special brand of frustration that comes with dedicating the past month/week/ year to a particular project and not achieving your desired result/ grade. It stings like a bitch and is often accompanied by a sense of doubt. 

Check that you’ve followed your syllabus. Accept that there may have been factors outside of your control. Revisit the process - what did you enjoy? What did you learn from the mechanics of the process? 

The value of hard work does not necessarily lie in the result attained; nor is the result attained a reflection of the worth of your efforts. 

 Experience is an advantage 

Retaking the test/assessment/ unit can be an advantage. You know what questions to expect. More importantly, you know how you react under exam conditions. Prepare. Plan your exam time. Will you start the exam paper from the beginning or the end and work backwards? 

Use this experience in those pesky interview questions! (e.g. the good ol’ “tell me about a time you failed”) 

Perfection is not a prerequisite to success 

 Ah, my pesky perfectionist tendencies. At times, I must remind myself that I don’t need to be perfect in order to reach my goal. Not having the latest app, 10 different coloured pens, that fancy notebook, the newest edition of the textbook does not mean I’ve automatically failed. I just have to be more resourceful. 

Just start. Work with what you have, to the best of your ability. Yes it may be difficult; you might need to access extra resources online, or find material from other sources. Your notes may all be in the same colour, or spread over three different notebooks. But success will not be an option unless you start. 

 Other useful tips 

On bad semesters by @post–grad 

 This masterpost by @areistotle 

Reducing stress by @mindpalacestudy 

 How to fail by @psychstudyblr 

 A final note… 

You’ve probably been through hell to get to where you are. Celebrate your achievements - don’t diminish them. Build a support network (heck, at the very least make a youtube playlist of funny videos). You’ve passed an exam before. You’ve endured X number of years of formal academic education. Sure, each exam is slightly different and each comes with its customised brand of torture. No two exams are exactly the same. But have confidence in yourself - you’ve picked up some transferrable skills along the way - determination, resilience, the endurance to pull all nighters.

Whether you’ve been a straight A student up to this point, a masters student or top of the academic pyramid, failure is going to be one of those annoying things you’ll eventually face. 

What you do with it? 

Well, that’s where shit gets interesting. 

All the best, 

-fuckstudy 

Masterposts are posted every other Monday (asia pacific)/ Sunday (everywhere else). See previous masterposts here. Feel free to request topics here. 

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Hello Studyblrs!!

I decided to make a Masterpost dedicated specifically to students doing the Leaving Cert because like me, many irish students struggle in class or have some terrible teachers and are forced to look elsewhere for notes and info. This post has direct links to notes and information, all of which is on the leaving cert course. If you are not a LC student but you study some of these subjects, you may find these notes useful also, depending on your exam board. Let me know if you would like me to add any other subjects or specific topics to the list. 

Enjoy Studying!

English

Elizabeth Bishop - In The Waiting Room Notes

Elizabeth Bishop - First Death in Nova Scotia Notes

Elizabeth Bishop - Sestina Notes

Elizabeth Bishop - Filling Station Notes

Elizabeth Bishop - The Prodigal Notes

Elizabeth Bishop - The Fish Notes

Elizabeth Bishop - Vivid and Detailed descriptions

E.B -  Imagery and Language

Sylvia Plath - Black Rook in Rainy Weather Notes

Sylvia Plath - Morning Song Notes

Sylvia Plath - The Arrival of the Beebox Notes

Sylvia Plath - Child Notes

Sylvia Plath - Poppies In July Notes

Sylvia Plath - Elm Notes

Sylvia Plath - Mirror Notes

AUDIO Study Guides - Studies Poets

POETRY - Techniques and Terminology

HOW TO - Poetry Essays

A Doll’s House - Notes 

PAPER ONE Checklist

Hamlet Summary

Hamlet - Important Character Quotes

Hamlet - Tragic Hero

Hamlet - Themes and Typical Questions

King Lear - Themes

ENGLISH NOTES ON EVERYTHING EVER

The Great Gatsby Notes

Irish

Sraith Pictuir Notes

Bua sa Chomortas Radio - Sraith 1

Irish Aiste - An Coras Oideachas

Irish Aiste - Fadbh na nDrugai

Irish Grammar Notes

Geibheann - Mind Map

Irish Phrases for Essays

An Triail - Character Notes

An Triail - Vocabulary

HOW TO - Irish Essay Sentence Structure

An t-Earrach Thiar notes

French

Verbs Masterpost

Grammar

Verbs Written Notes

French Tenses - Online Notes

Important French Verbs

Openings for Opinion Pieces

Expressing Opinions

General Problem Topic Sentences

Sample Phrases for French Letters

How to Structure a French Essay

Pollution in Paris Essay

Journal Intime Notes

Formal Letter Notes

Informal Letter Notes

French Oral - Toi et Ta Famille

Oral - Pass Temps et loisirs

Spanish

Essay Phrases

Maths

Algebra - Khan Academy

Maths Skills

Integration - Finding areas between curves

Solving a system of equations involving 3 variables

Product Rule for Derivatives

Basic Derivative Examples

Complicated Derivative Examples

The Quotient Rule

Calculating the probability of Simple Events

Probability Trees

Complex Numbers

Factorising a Cubic Polynomial

Simultanious Equations - one linear one quadratic

Geography

Coastal Processes - Waves Written Notes

Coastal Deposition - Beaches and Sand Dunes Written Notes

Physical Weathering - Freeze Thaw Action Written Notes

Physical Weathering - Exfoliation (Onion Weathering) Written Notes

Chemical Weathering - Carbonation Written Notes

Physical Geography - Online Notes

Regional Geography - Downloadable Notes

How Tsunamis Work

Biology

Biology Mindmaps 

Biology Resources

The Kidney - Written Notes

Anatomy & Physiology - Written Notes

The Cell - Written Notes

The Circulation System - Written Notes

The Digestive System - Written Notes

Life - Online Notes

Food - Online Notes

Diffusion and Osmosis - Online Notes

Homeostasis - Online Notes

The Basic Structure of the cell

ALL BIOLOGY DEFINITIONS

Chemistry

Organic Chemistry - Written Notes

Organic Compounds Summary Sheets

Chemistry Stoichiometry - Online Notes

The Periodic Table - Online Notes

Arrangement of Electrons in the Atom - Online Notes

The Atom - Online Notes

Chemistry Definitions 

More Useful Chemistry Online LC Notes

Finding the Concentration of Hydrochloric Acid

Finding the Solution of Sodium Hydroxide and Standardising it

Determine the percentage of Ethanotic Acid in Vinegar

Determine the % of Water of Crystallisation

Preparing a solution of Sodium Carbonate

Prep for Acid/Base Titrations

Home Economics

Nutrients - Carbohydrates Written Notes

Social Studies - Family Functions Written Notes

Convenience Foods - Online Notes

Diabetes - Online Notes

Effects of Processing Fruit 

Food Preservation

Lipds - Omega 3 Fatty Acids

Minerals - Online Notes

Vitamins - Online Notes

Properties of Protein

Social Studies - Online Notes

Food Additives - Online Notes

Eggs - Online Notes

Cheese Production

Cheese - Online Notes

Flashcard Homec Terms

Microwave Oven Notes

Additives in Food Notes

Carbohydrate Terms

Protein Terms

Lipid Notes

Meat Notes

Music

How To Read Sheet Music

Accounting

Money Management Terms

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