For those that haven't heard of Study Bunny, it is a free app available on Android (and Apple I believe). It has a bunch of cool feature such as flashcards, to-do lists and a timer so you can track how much studying you've done. The fun part about this app that I think makes it stand out from other study apps is the more you study the more coins you earn (10 minutes = 1 coin) and it fills up your bunny's happy meter. Then you can use coins to buy dress up for your bunny, different background and objects for your room and you can also get great background music or ambient sound to listen to when studying!

I highly recommend this app, whether you're studying for GCSEs, A-levels or Uni/College, it's super versatile for everyone! If you dowload it go to referrals and type in chasingfae and send me your username and get 200 coins for free!!

Ways to help exam anxiety

To prevent it:

1. Don’t procrastionate

2. Make a clear, realistic plan - in my experice it is better it is better to make a broad plan when you are going to study something and then plan day by day. Make a to do list a day before with a few main tasks. It is better to sort of underestimate yourself and then do more if you can

3. Plan breaks and fun activities so you have something to look forward to

4. Examine your former mistakes - before exam season, think about times you when you felt really stressed and anxious and try to figure out the reasons for why and prevent them this time. Also think of times when you weren’t anxious before an exam and try to figure out what you did right that time

In the moment if you are feeling overwhelmed:

1. Meditation - there is a lot of guided meditation apps out there, my favourite is Headspace, as well as tons of videos on youtube. Regular guided meditation can help you learn how to be more mindful and calm

2. Call someone - and importantly talk about something that doesn’t cause you anxiety

3. Exercise - it releases endorphenes

4. Drink tea - something that my botany professor thaught us was to not underestimate the power of plants. Some teas that are proven to ease anxiety and stress are: peppermint tea, rose tea, lavander tea and chamomile tea

5. Play a short game - any game that will get your mind of it for a while. My mom told me that when she younger and was going through a really hard time she spwnt a lot of time playing tetris. Any game that doesn’t require you to think is a good choice. I literaly play dress up games and old barbie.com games because they bring me back to a simpler time and make me think of my childhood

Take care of yourself and don’t feel guilty for thaking steps to care for your mental health.

6. Paint your nails, have a facial, do your make up, clean you room- again, so you focus on something else for a while

7. Recognise your dark thoughts and imagine them as a spiral, going into a dark depths of an ocean and imagine yourself swimming out of it - sounds dumb but it works

↳ 18.11.10. saturday

a lil’ sneak peak at my first successful bujo spread! is my penmanship still awful? yes. is it full of wobbles and mistakes? yes. do i love it anyways? ab-so-lutely!!!

10.01.2019 | day 10 of 100 days of productivity

so i went to the gym and studied a bit. i still got more to go. 

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↳ 19.01.10. thursday

a morning workout, a cup of ginger tea, and several slightly terrifying korean short stories before 10 am….the day is off to a great start!

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some desk pics 🌾🌟

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So so so in love with this spread😻 i also sprinkled some of my favorite Gucci perfume on the page so it smells soooo good💘 Hope everyone’s having a good day!

my current work space 🌟

The ultimate masterpost

**This is a list of helpful sites pulled from multiple masterposts. I will be updating this as I find new things.** 

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SAT/ACT

ACT Masterpost FREE MATERIAL Vocab

AP’s Non-Specific 

For every high school student studying an AP test  FREE MATERIAL (some SAT/ACt stuff too) Study guides

AP’s Specific

Art History Smarthistory: a multimedia web-book about art and art history Course-notes Barrons pdfs

Biology AP Biology Exam Guide Chapter Review Giant Review Sheet Crash Course 

Calculus AB & BC Cheatsheet (AB & BC) Stuff You MUST Know Cold for AP Calc (AB) If you see that, do this (AB)

Chemistry AP Chemistry Notes Podcasts Quick Review Periodic Table

Comparative Government and Politics Government Comparisons Cramsheet Study Sheet (opens as word doc)

Computer Science Review: Part 1 English Language Rhetorical Strategies AP Language Review

Environmental Science Vocab to Know Tips APES Review

European History STUDY GUIDES Exam Review Sheets Tom Richey 

French Language Cram packet

Human Geography Course-notes

Macroeconomics Every Graph You Need To Know (YouTube) Cram packet

Microeconomics Study guide

Psychology  sparknotes study guide hella good review sheets ton of flashcards woah mind map of social psych rough outline of the year psychologists to know crash course ~ hank green intro to psych post free textbook resources study playlists help u bunch of review materials very good cram packet lots of notes from a post outline of erikson’s theory mind map of disorders how to stay motivated!!

Physics B & C Equations (C Mech) Unit Notes © Unit Notes © Equations © 

Statistics Cram packet Inference Procedures AP Stats formulas

U.S. Government Cheat Sheet Review Materials Tom Richey 

U.S. History Cram Packet: part 1, part 2 The Giant AHAP Review Unit study guides Quizlet sets The Comprehensive AP US History Study Guide The man that saved me Part 1 Part 2

World History Cram Packets and Review Sheets Cram packets by era Course-notes

General Subject’s

English Help Cliffsnotes Sparknotes No Fear Shakespeare How to Write a Essay (X) (X) (X) (X) (X) (X) What makes a good Essay How to Edit Yourself Editing Checklist Trouble Reading? Tips (X) (X) (X) Writing Masterpost (X) (X) (X) (X) (X) (X) (X) (X) Other things to help your Writing  (X) (X) (X) (X) (X) (X) (X) (X)

Languages  Duolingo Achieving Proficiency

Math Help Mathway (type in your problem and it solves it) Square Root Calculator Cube Root Calculator Expression Simplifier Helps you with Math Easy unit converter Any calculator you need Algebra Solver Scientific Calculator  Cheat Sheet 

Science Help All about space Guides for more than 5,500 animal species Improve you Geography knowledge vast collection of historic images and videos Symbols and their meanings Comprehensive site for genetics and evolution Lectures  Lab Write Ups

Writing Help Free Microsoft Word Equivalent Writing Software Master post Cant Remember A Word? Bibliography Maker Social Media Citation Guide Earn A Cute Picture Of A Kitten For Writing Writers Block? Check Your Writing for Spelling and Grammatical Errors Coffee Shop Sounds Essay Structure Guide Want To Know Who You Write Like? Remember the Word Alternatives to Said Great Inspiration Getting Inspired Free Microsoft Word alternative Dealing with writer’s block Lay vs. lie When to change paragraphs Music for writing Research and reading How to write a kickass essay with ½ of the stress How to write an essay Guide to writing a basic essay Essay writing: the basics What makes a good essay? How to google? (1) (2) Writing tips Harvard Writing Resources Synonyms Masterpost can’t find the right word? Hemingway an online editor (It’s awesome)

Other Useful Stuff 

Citing Bibme Son of Citation Machine Owl Purdue How to write Bibliography

College tips make a to do+doing+done board (I just did this and it is very helpful) print sources nicely (1) (2) recipes based on ingredients - recipepuppy popular new headlines - newsmap.jp ted.com speed read - spreeder.com white noise - simplynoise.com plan sleep time - sleepyti.me google like a boss - png / jpg planetebook.com/ebooks  readanybook.com prezi.com  collegepackinglist.com Tips for college freshman Know before college  Preparing for a lecture

Productivity  30/30 (app) Essential productivity apps for any student* Top 5 productivity apps for iOS (video)* Top 5 productivity apps for Android (video)* StayFocusd Time Warp Self Control (mac) blocks websites The science of productivity (video) The science of procrastination and how to manage it (video) 7 brain hacks to improve your productivity (video) The simple science of getting more done (in less time) Productivity tips About power naps How to pull an all-nighter effectively

Studying (Currently long but I will sort through at a later point) Answering multiple choice questions Apps for students Basics for Efficient Studying BBC Bitesize Calculators Check spelling and grammar Coffitivity- sounds of a cafe Convert Anything To Anything Cornell note taking method Coursera- Online courses for free. Create flowcharts, network diagrams, ect. Creating Effective Exam Cheat Sheets Defeating Procrastination Essay writing Exam survival tips Finals Help Guide Finals survival guide Flashcards Free Flashcards Study Helper Free online courses Google books for research Grammar Check Guide on punctuation Homework Help How to answer exam questions How to Read a Textbook How to Review in Less Time How to study How to survive finals How to take notes Masterpost How to Underline/Highlight Effectively How to write an essay Inkflow Visual Notebook Khan Academy- Learn anything. Learning how to study Making a good study guide Memorizing dates Momentum- Be motivated and organised. Note taking like a pro Notetaking Strategies Online calculator Online Ruler open2study- Free online study for everyone. Presentation Zen- A blog that helps you with your presentations. Productive Study Break Tips Pull an All Nighter & Do Well On Your Exam Quizlet- Make flashcards and test yourself. Reading Review, Highlighting, and Underlining Research & Reading Tips Scholarpedia School survival guide Science simplified Simple and Not So Simple Proven Ways to Sharpen Memory Solving Problems vs. Practicing Them  Studyblue  StudyBlue- Make online flashcards. Studying for an important exam Study Playlist  Superb Study Guides and Mini Moleskines Taking Notes Effectively and Practically Test-taking Strategies Test your vocabulary The Benefits of Active Notetaking The “Secret” to Doing Well in School Thinking & Memorizing Tips Time management Tips and trick to help you get good grades Triaging Your Assignments Useful websites Website Blocker- Remove temptation. What NOT To Do When Studying Wikiversity Wolfram Alpha for research  Youtube Crash Course “Academic Disaster Insurance” “Big Idea” Flashcards

Textbooks Free textbooks Text Book Nova Textbooks Textbooks   Ebookee Reddit BookFinder Medical Textbooks Cookbooks to Text Books Science/Math Textbooks Business Textbooks Tech Books Greek and Roman Text in English Art Books Historical Fiction History Books Project Gutenberg Bookbyte Free Ebooks Books Books Books Books Classic Books Classic Books Classic Books Classic Books Classic books and Reference and study guides Classic books Free Textbook Download Masterpost Textbook Guide

Organization My Study Life - It’s a planner to help you remember when your homework is due and stuff like that Free printable planner To do list How to make a study schedule Class folder organization “Study Cove” Organization Making a Detailed Study Schedule The Work-Progress Journal Quick Tip for Flashcard Organization Scheduling Organization College Plan Spreadsheet Template Organizing Your Notes Getting Yourself Together in College with Mental Illness How to Organize Your Workspace

Stress Reliefs/Relaxng stress analyst - relaxonline calm.com distract yourself self-care tips self-care for overstimulated nerves softest legs feel better Thoughts Room Panic & Anxiety Masterpost Guided Relaxation Stress Relievers Chill Playlist Cute Videos The quiet place project Feelings Masterpost

Useful Stuff plan, budget, and manage daily finances How to take a Standardized Test How to Master Excel Fact check politicians Back to school Masterpost What you didn’t learn in high school

IDK what to put these under but they're helpful too Check The Safety Of Any Website Download From 8tracks Print Webpages Without the Clutter Is This Website Down For Me Or Everyone? Self Defense Tips Chrome Extension Tells You Which Tab Is Playing Music Prevent Hangovers Bookmark Online Videos 1 Month Free of Amazon Prime Netflix Recommendations Becoming An Adult Masterpost All The Audios You’ve Ever Reblogged Stream/Watch Free TV/Movies Never Hit A Dead End With A Broken Link Downloadable PDF To-Do Lists Watch Musicals List Of Universities On Tumblr Summer Studying Back to School

Scholarship Masterpost

8/17/2015: Updated some parts. Alphabetized the study section and added in new links. If at any point you want something added in that isn’t here just send me an ask or submit it in the submit box.

6/1/2016: Currently working on the issue of the links disappearing. Hopefully I’ll have it fixed 

some old bujo spreads from earlier in the year that i never got around to uploading  🌻 studygram: 97note

6.13.18 Weekly spread :) I’m sooo happy I got back into doing weekly spreads in my bullet journal rather than my planner! It will probably only last for the summer but I still love it

Hey You!

Here are some apps that helped me (a day dreamer who literally can’t focus) when I study. These apps were my life saver and test acer helper so I hope they would do the same for you!

you get sticky and upset and the jungle juice is going to give you the worst hangover of your life. you’ll think you can handle it, but you can’t.

(plus, if you go to a fraternity party without a guest list (i.e., you can just walk in), it probably wasn’t approved/it’s not legit!! fraternities have really strict insurance guidelines they’re supposed to go by)

not trying to scare you, but you might also fall down the stairs. (best case scenario: it’ll suck. worst case scenario: you’ll get seriously injured.)

BETTER SOLUTION: if you really, really want to have the “frat party” experience, go, but have someone staying sober with you and watching out for you. otherwise, the safest best is to make friends with someone who knows how to party RESPONSIBLY, or better yet, just don’t! it’s cliche, but there are ways to have fun without alcohol. (my campus hosts huge parties at our student center with tons of things to do / free food! your campus might do something similar— or if they don’t, ask!)

GO TO CLASS, JUST DO IT, NO EXCEPTIONS. … we both know you’re not going to fall for that one, lol.

check the attendance policy!! this will differ from class to class, school to school. most of my classes, however, have had 3 unexcused absences to use however you want, but after that, any absence other than for hospitalization or death of an immediate family member, etc., impacted your grade.

so, plan your days carefully!! if you’re given three, my advice is to use one near midterms and one near finals for your own mental health / to have a break / to work on things for other classes (saving one to use for when you’re actually sick / not using your third one). only use them if you need to, though, and only if it won’t put you at risk for getting behind in the class you’re skipping.

it will benefit you! i promise!

no matter how busy you are, or even if you’re an off-campus student, make time for at least one extra-curricular organization. this will help you meet people outside of your major (but with similar interests), which will not only help you feel connected to campus and learn about the subject of the organization, but will really help you with networking! showing dedication to an organization or two (especially if you take on leadership positions) will also show future employers that you’re dedicated and focused to a cause.

(note: i’m definitely biased. in the two years i’ve completed at my institution, i’ve been involved in at least 7 organizations, plus off-shoots and projects and committees for those organizations. you don’t have to be me. but try one at least!!)

at college, you are expected to grow— a lot will be asked of you! embrace it!

many schools are putting heavy focus on diversity and inclusion, with really good reason. go out of your way to experience things you’ve not seen before. check out the multicultural groups at your school and, if they’re open (inclusive vs. exclusive!), check them out! our multicultural groups (asian american student association, black student alliance, latinx student union, and spectrum, our LGBT+ group) all cover really informative topics, often have fun games and yummy food to share, and even work with one another to cover topics of intersectionality!

college will challenge your perceptions on a lot of topics. listen to your heart and mind, but don’t be afraid to grow! a lot of amazing opportunities lie just outside of your comfort zone.

i know that you’re a capable adult! but your parents / guardians / etc. aren’t here to take care of you if you get sick, and while every school is different, dining hall options aren’t generally known to be the healthiest.

make sure to remember to get some fruits and veggies (and for my fellow vegetarians/vegans, that you’re remembering to get protein!), and make sure you know your options if you get sick! my campus has a health center where you can see a doctor and get some prescriptions filled. (there’s also a hospital on campus because we have a med program / if you need a different level of care.)

note!!! this also means taking care of your mental health too! college can be very stressful, and we’ve learned that many mental illnesses begin to present in the high school and college age range. if you think you need help— get it. you’re worth it. ❤️ this is by no means an exhaustive list, but something that i’ve seen a lot of my friends and residents (and even myself!) struggle with! i’m always around to give advice if needed, too!  HAVE FUN, FRESHMEN! we’re rooting for you!!!

University classes are a monster you can’t prepare for until you’re in them. I have been through every up and down with schoolwork possible in the past year, so here are some tips that can hopefully help you avoid those downs:

Choosing and Registering for Your Classes

Attending Your Classes

Tackling the Coursework

So I feel like I forgot a lot of things but also this is pretty long so I’m going to end the post here. If you have any further questions or topics for a post you’d like to see, my inbox is always open. I don’t know which post is coming next, but I’ll keep you posted. Thanks for reading and I hope this helped you out!

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Hey babes! August is here, which means that the first day of class isn’t far for a lot of us! The first day is exciting, but it can also be pretty scary. Here’s your guide to tackling the first day with grace, and setting yourself up for your best year yet!

be prepared

Having the best first day means putting in some work beforehand! This way you can wake up the day-of and have a relaxing morning, instead of rushing around trying to find your textbooks. 

the first day!

you ever love something so much that you dedicated a whole spread about it wow crazy right

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