College tips that DIDN’T work for me + What I did instead: Part 2

This is the second part of the college tips that didn’t work for me post! I outline a 3 common college tips that were not as effective in my experience, and what I did instead. These three tips are more related to the personal aspects of college life.   What didn’t work for me: Going…

College tips that DIDN’T work for me + What I did instead: Part 1

There are a lot of college tips out there, and they will not all work for everyone. Here are some common tips that did not work for me, and things that I did instead, with explanations for both. What didn’t work for me: Making flashcards for anything other than vocabulary. Why: Making flashcards was a…

Study Tips That Will Improve Your Grades

Some people were able to get through primary and secondary education without good study habits. Once college comes, however, it is not enough to coast by on barely enough effort. My first year in college was the reality check I needed. It was tough to adjust to college with my old study habits that were…

Taking Strong and Reliable Notes in College

The first step to success in college is taking good notes. I believe that good notes are the foundation for strong study habits and for performance in college. Here are some tips for taking strong notes.   Handwrite notes if you can. If it is possible for you to handwrite notes, go for it. Handwriting…

Mini Monday: My Favorite School Supplies

This is a series on this blog I am starting called "Mini Monday"! They are shorter posts that publish every Monday. G2 0.38 Pens They write so smoothly and beautifully. I use .38 because I like the thin point and the ink dries more quickly. I find that .7 and .5 smear a bit too…

How to Be Organized in College

Transitioning into college can be a difficult adjustment for many people. Being successful in high school does not automatically guarantee success in college. Staying organized in college can require effort, but it is simple with a few adjustments. Here are some ways to remain organized in college. Use a planner: digital or paper. My planner…

Increasing Productivity and Decreasing Stress by Disconnecting from Tech

Most of us don’t consider ourselves technology addicts… but have you ever noticed an itch to reach for your phone and open Twitter or Facebook when you are alone? Have you noticed a discomfort when you haven’t updated your status in a while or let your Snapchat friends know what you have been doing? I…

Handling Academic and Professional Rejection

I don’t know anyone who likes rejection. Accepting rejection can be difficult, and it’s hard not to take a rejection personally. When I get rejected, I think, “What could I have done to to get accepted?” or “What’s wrong with me? Why didn’t they accept me?” One of my biggest problems is comparing myself to…

January Media Favorites

This is part 2 of my January favorites posts! Here are my favorite books, movies, TV, and apps of January. Books For more about my 2018 book journey, check out my Goodreads account! The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao This book is heart wrenching and has unforgettable characters. It has elements of magical realism…

January Beauty Favorites

One of my New Year’s Resolutions was to revive my blog and post on it more. For 2018, I will post a few favorites post every month! This is part one of two favorites posts. I realize that early February is a bit late to post January favorites, but here they are, and I promise…