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in the past, i had to prepare for several exams by self-studying for long hours at home, so over the years i’ve learned the best ways to adapt to this situation, which i now present in this little infographic. i hope it can ease some of the pressure! 

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  • The food

You will most likely get sick if you are not used to the food that the university cafeteria serves. Not in a “oh god I’m dying and throwing up everywhere” sick, but more in a subtle way: slight stomachache, maybe some constipation, gas, or diarrhea, it all depends of how your body reacts to it, how the food is being prepared, and what you are eating.

Talking about what you are eating. You will have the option to get a burger and fries for every meal, or pizza, or cake. Don’t do it. For your health’s sake, don’t. I know it sounds tempting, and I know fries for every meal is delicious (fry lover here!), but I am telling you from experience, you will regret eating the same greasy food so often and your body will show it for you. 

For about a week in college I started to not care about myself (e.g. neglected skin care, ate crappy food, did not exercise, was barely doing my school work), and it was starting to show. I gained about five pounds in just those days (more about it later), my skin was greasy and I was getting pimples like crazy, I was having stomachaches everyday, and I felt as if I was getting lazier as days went by. I decided to change my eating habits. I chose fruit and salads instead of a burger and fries/pizza. And it helped me get my life together a little bit. I felt healthier and my skin cleared up.

  • Freshman 15 

Yes. You will gain weight. It is normal, and you should not freak out.

There will be lots of food available to you and no one to stop your from eating what ever you want. You will have more than too many snacks sometimes, or a second dinner because you decided to go eat again with your friends. It’s okay. Try to stay active so the weight changes are not extreme; go for a walk, or go out running, hit the gym often, practice your sport, etc. Just keep moving.

If you think you might be dealing with an eating disorder, contact your clinic and they will put you in touch with psychological help available on campus. Remember, nothing wrong in admitting that you are having problems, help is always there.

  • Condoms and Sexuality

When it comes to sexuality, I am open to discuss the subject as if we were simply talking about groceries, you can just ask my friends. I consider that I’m a very sex positive person, because it should not be a taboo subject (unless it is making someone uncomfortable). We need more sex education available (luckily, Planned Parenthood had some workshops at my school, and being who I am, I dragged my friends with me to one), many people do not know how to even put on a condom, or what sex might lead to (pregnancies and STIs/STDs).

Anyway, I’ll keep it simple: carry your own condoms even if you yourself are not sexually active (check that they are not expired, ripped, and keep them in a safe place); if you decide to be sexually active, in any way (one night stands or something more stable), get tested (there are many resources on campus, if you do not want to use them, look for the nearest clinic and get it done there); if you think that sex is just not your thing (i.e. asexuality, saving yourself for marriage, etc.) that is perfectly fine and you should not let anyone shame you for your decision or pressure you into having sex.

  • Snacks and Water

Carry snacks with you at all times, especially if you are planning on being out most of the day. You will get hungry, and therefore grumpy or weak. Also, carry a reusable water bottle so you can keep yourself hydrated.

It can be fruit, bars, trail mix, anything that can be considered a snack. Now if you want to carry a lunch with you, I am not stopping you.

  • Peer Pressure

This is not something that happens only in HS. It happens everywhere, and if you feel like you are being pressured into doing something (alcohol, smoking, drugs, sex, anything) stand your ground and be firm with your decision. I don’t care if you think you might lose friends or look like a weakling, if you do not want to do something, NO ONE should force you to do it. In the case that you are feeling uncomfortable in any given situation where peer pressure is taking place, get out of there; forget about “looking good for your friends” or “being cool with them”.

  • Extra Chargers

Carry your chargers with you at all times. Your laptop charger and also your phone’s, you might not know what might come up that will force you to be out working for long periods of time ahem,group projects that require you to meet until late at night or that take almost six hours.

  • Laundry

For goodness’ sake, DO YOUR LAUNDRY once a week. (I usually do it on Thursdays because i have noticed is the day with the least people. Try not to do it on Sundays, everyone does it on Sundays)

Story time because, why not?

I once went about three weeks without doing laundry. It started with me just being lazy and saying that I would do it in a few days, then next thing I know it’s midterm season and those days turned into weeks. By the time I decided to do my laundry, I already had both of my laundry bags completely full (I had to take my spare laundry bag from my storage thing lol). The trips to the laundromat were easy, except for having to carry those heavy laundry bags. Once I got there I had to wait for washing machines to be empty…. 

What I am trying to say is: don’t put yourself in the position that I was in. Be responsible and do your laundry often. I’m also saying this because dirty laundry might get smelly such as gym clothes, and you don’t want to stink up your dorm.

  • Exercise

Try to stay active. I know we all think that walking from class to class is enough physical activity, but no. Go for a walk, try to go for a run, ride your bike around, go to the gym, and try to do these things at least 3 times a week. If you do not stay active, you will store extra fat, your joints will hurt, you’re prone to suffer stress more. If you struggle with doing physical activity, get together with a friend or a groups of friends and simply go for a walk; it takes away the stress and you are moving at the same time. 

Just stay active.

  • Majors

No shame in changing your major. So you thought you were going to college to study something but along the way you realize that you prefer something else, good, change it. Don’t stay doing something that makes you unhappy only because you started with it. Changing your mind is part of any process, and in college it will happen a lot of times.

  • Time management

Get your shit together. I’m saying it like that because that is how I realized that I needed to manage my time better. 

Get a planner, some apps to help you manage your time, study in time lapses and take good breaks, have a plan for the day, prioritize your school work over social events or parties or whatever it is that has been taking your time and distracting you from doing your work, get some to-do lists and cross items out as you complete them, have a goal for each day (”today I want to finish this essay and proofread it”). 

Finish what needs to get done first so you can go and do any other things that you want. Create a balance.

  • Money Management

We’re broke college students I’m just stating the facts here.

Try to have a spending plan, or a budget, and  stick to it. Save some money from the money you get (when I get $10, I save $3). And I know I am always advocating to the whole Treat-Yo-Self thing, but don’t abuse it. Treat yourself but think, ‘do I really need this? how many times will I actually use it? can I get it for cheaper?’ Think before you buy, so you won’t end up just wasting money that you WILL need later.

You can get a piggy bank if that is what works for you, but just try to not waste money on useless things. Remember that money does not grow on trees, and it is something that is earned with hard work, so value it.

Also, don’t go out every day or try to spend money the way your friends spend money. Allow yourself to say “I cannot afford that right now”, no shame on that. Don’t feel bad for having to turn down plans because you have more important spending to do. It’s okay, really, your friends will understand. 

If you have any questions or would like to discuss any of my points, message me and I will gladly talk to you. And let’s remember that as Studyblrs, we are here to help each other and build each other up.

If you still have questions about something and I did not include it in a post, let me know and I can write about it.

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Hey guys, so I’ve seen some posts around about daily routines so I thought I’d share my own. I consider myself to be great at being productive even early in the morning, and here’s how I achieve that. Hope this is helpful, and feel free to ask me questions if you have any!


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It’s easy to get overwhelmed. Pick just one task that you’ve been letting slip — maybe i

It’s easy to get overwhelmed. Pick just one task that you’ve been letting slip — maybe it’s reaching out to network with a publishing pro, updating all your social profiles, or finally nailing your author brand statement. Pick something small that you can knock out with the time you have today. Focus on that single task and work till you can cross it off your list.
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#authorhomework #writersofig #authorsofig #productivityprompts #productivity #writersblock #getitdone #platformbuilding #personalbranding


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10/100 | Tuesday January 19 2016 | ProductivityReorganized my calendar tags during the holidays and

10/100 | Tuesday January 19 2016 | Productivity

Reorganized my calendar tags during the holidays and now that I’ve been using it for several weeks, I am completely in love with my new system. &&& the colors! I feel infinitely more productive because of this system.


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finally writing my speech, i’ve just finished it and now i’ve got to practice wish me lu

finally writing my speech, i’ve just finished it and now i’ve got to practice wish me luck


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Ease yourself into consciousness gently with this incremental alarm clock.

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Do you prefer in-person or online classes? I’ve gotten used to attending classes with fuzzy socks and a warm drink nearby so I can’t help but miss the flexibility of online classes! Nevertheless, I’m extremely thankful for my in-person classes and the chance to sit in pretty lecture halls :) 
 “It is with the reading of books the same as with looking at pictures; one must, without doubt, wit “It is with the reading of books the same as with looking at pictures; one must, without doubt, wit

“It is with the reading of books the same as with looking at pictures; one must, without doubt, without hesitations, with assurance, admire what is beautiful.”
― Vincent Van Gogh


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15.11.2021Hello friends <3It’s strange to think about how it’s been months since my l15.11.2021Hello friends <3It’s strange to think about how it’s been months since my l15.11.2021Hello friends <3It’s strange to think about how it’s been months since my l

15.11.2021

Hello friends <3

It’s strange to think about how it’s been months since my last post. Since then, I’ve started university!!! While the past few weeks have been challenging, I love being a student and what it entails here - working through sums as it thunders outside, walking through lanes of trees and listening to the birds chirp, exploring new fields of academics and so on. 

For example, I attended a talk on investments but I also learned that keeping bread in the freezer is a game changer. 

Plus, I’ve discovered that I love deciding between reading and watching the view on a train.

Spoiler Alert: I stare at the view in awe and take pictures of pretty clouds! 

I’ve missed this space and writing these entries. I hope all of you are well <3


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26.07.2021 (100/100 Days of Productivity) It’s hard to believe that this productivity challenge is o26.07.2021 (100/100 Days of Productivity) It’s hard to believe that this productivity challenge is o26.07.2021 (100/100 Days of Productivity) It’s hard to believe that this productivity challenge is o26.07.2021 (100/100 Days of Productivity) It’s hard to believe that this productivity challenge is o

26.07.2021 (100/100 Days of Productivity) 


It’s hard to believe that this productivity challenge is over when it feels like I’ve just started. Over the course of the past few months, I fell in love with new languages, books and projects! Sometimes, productivity was just doing a three-minute meditation. Other times, it was learning a new recipe. 

Redefine productivity. It can be a walk, a journal entry or learning the lyrics to your favourite song! Bee proud of yourself, friends 

You’re all doing great! 


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24.07.2021 (98/100 Days of Productivity) I had put this book on hold to work on some projects but I’24.07.2021 (98/100 Days of Productivity) I had put this book on hold to work on some projects but I’

24.07.2021 (98/100 Days of Productivity) 

I had put this book on hold to work on some projects but I’ve come back to it! It’s too hot to curl up with a blanket so I’ve been reading on my desk and enjoying iced tea and the occasional cookie. 

: Betty by Taylor Swift 


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