hey everyone! if you’re just stumbling upon this post and are new here, i’m going into my 3rd year of undergrad in bio for health sci a.k.a pre-med sorta deal! i did this post last year and u guys loved it, i also think its a great ways for us #studyblrs to share more . this is just an update into what courses i’ll be taking this year, life updates, tips i learnt from last year + more!
PICKING COURSES
my courses:
I’m a health sci bio major with a double minor in chem + business! so here is what my full-time year of studies looks like (5 courses per semester)
physiology of neurons & muscles
human development
structural biochem
metabolism & bioenergetics
neurosci
statistics
lab in cell & molecular bio
molecular bio
fundamentals of marketing
managing projects & business plans
for freshman, your courses are pretty set and you likely won’t have much choice around what you actually want to take, so unless you’re an upper-year, you likely won’t see more interesting course titles like what i have above. not much for an update in this section, i planned most of my courses last year, but the most frustrating thing that happened was 9/10 courses i wanted to take were in my fall semester originally, so i have to do A LOT of rearranging, anywho…..
scheduling:
i’ll link last years post here as i went into pretty deep detail of how i schedule my courses and how you can too!
other tips + updates:
it’s always okay to change your programs!! (ie. major, minor, specialist) don’t let the standard of “a 4-year degree” fool you into thinking you can’t take longer. its always a good idea to look ahead and try to plan, but this age of our lives is when we’re changing the most and really finding who we are and what we want to do with the rest of our lives. it’s definitely not something to rush.
if you have to do summer courses, or retake courses, or take an extra semester, don’t beat yourself up. it happens to 99% of people!
take me for example!! i went into school thinking 100% i wanted to go down the med path, now here i am starting my 3rd year and I’m not so sure. I’m more so looking at doing my masters in physical therapy. you change, life changes, and you find what works BEST for you and the path you want for your life.
ALSO your path doesn’t have to be linear, or the typical; if you want to go to med/law/other post grad school, but your grades or extra curricular didn’t necessarily cut it, that’s okay! maybe you’ll work somewhere for a year or two and go back to school and get in. basically what I’m trying to say is if there is a career path that you love, don’t give up, and don’t think you have to get there the same way as someone else did.
currently, my fall courses are all completely online (minus 1 in-person tutorial) i hope most of you will be in-person, unlike me. but i’ll continue to post both online and in-person study tips as the year progresses.!
LIFE BESIDES SCHOOL
this summer i was lucky enough to work as an online PT, and this will probably continue part time into the school year. besides my other social accounts kinda blowing up, working on Syrse Dawn, I’ve been crazy busy with everything. I’m a little worried about balancing everything come the school szn, but as usual, i always prioritize my school work
we love academic validation haha….no but seriously, i love learning and school, and doing well has always been important to me, so while my work is important, mental health and school come first.
right now some passion projects and summer bucket list things I’ve been working on are finishing a current novel I’m writing (haven’t finished writing one since 2015), reading 1 more book, filling a sketchbook, going for a sunrise swim and honestly just spending as much time with my friends as fam as possible!
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like last year, i’d love to create a chain of studyblrs doing an update like this, sharing their courses for the year, how they organize them, updates + more! so if you get tagged, add to this chain + tag 5 more studyblr accounts!!
1/100 days of productivity ||I decided I should begin with this challenge since I just started university in order to (hopefully) beat procrastination and study for real. on the other hand, this subject is so weird??? I have no comments I just want to cry. [click for HQ bc tumblr is a bitch]
30.05.2022 // Got in to uni early today to study. The barista put ice cream in my overpriced coffee :( Daily prompt: the two realisations that changed me as a person are probably not so profound but they changed me nonetheless. The first: I just realised that I don’t have to take everything so seriously. The second: there is beauty in every moment I experience, from my lowest lows to be highest highs, even if I don’t see it at the time, it’s there.
So I’ve been doing this 30 day productivity (30dop) challenge and I didn’t intend on making it a proper challenge when I started but some people have been showing interest so I thought I’d just lay out some basics and also give you some prompts! By no means am I suggesting that I created this challenge, I know a lot of people do things like this, I just wanna help some people out.
The basics of what you need to know:
This challenge is open to ANYONE, studying, working, preparing for something, people who are just bored
You can start this challenge at any time during the year
‘Productivity’ is a purely subjective term. You may classify simply reading a book as making a day productive (it really does)
Tag your challenge posts with #30dop so others can follow along; I’ll track this tag but may not reblog
If you dowant me to interact and reblog your posts, tag the posts #heydilli(this is my tracking tag so you can use this for other posts too)
If this sounds good to you, keep scrolling for some daily prompts!
So I’ve been doing this 30 day productivity (30dop) challenge and I didn’t intend on making it a proper challenge when I started but some people have been showing interest so I thought I’d just lay out some basics and also give you some prompts! By no means am I suggesting that I created this challenge, I know a lot of people do things like this, I just wanna help some people out.
The basics of what you need to know:
This challenge is open to ANYONE, studying, working, preparing for something, people who are just bored
You can start this challenge at any time during the year
‘Productivity’ is a purely subjective term. You may classify simply reading a book as making a day productive (it really does)
So basically, do at least one thing you consider productive, every day for 30 days!
Tag your challenge posts with #30dop so others can follow along; I’ll track this tag but may not reblog
If you dowant me to interact and reblog your posts, tag the posts #heydilli(this is my tracking tag so you can use this for other posts too)
If this sounds good to you, keep scrolling for some daily prompts!
excuse my terrible digital handwritingT-T
Some additional info in case you’re worried about any of this:
You don’t have to use the prompts I provide, they are optional (I probably won’t even use them for my own posts tbh)
Don’t stress if you post late/miss a few days, everyone knows I’m struggling too
You don’t have to post pictures if you don’t want to/can’t
Basically this is a very open-ended challenge you can mould it and change it however you want to suit your preferences/needs
If you need some help with formatting, you can either check out the tag #30dop or check my blog for my 30dop posts, but generally I recommend including these:
Day #/30; date; your summary of the day and answer to prompt; song rec or something you’re currently reading
And that is all I have for you guys, but if you wanna talk about any of the above or if you just wanna be mutuals, DM me or otherwise my inbox is always open <3
The past few weeks have been hectic! I finished up my final Uni assessment tasks this week (submitted one Communication essay on Sunday, another Communications essay on Tuesday, and my Law essay and Journalism video project last night), and now I’m free for seven weeks. I have never been more excited to do absolutely nothing.
If you have been following my studyblr, you will know that my first ever 100 Days of Productivity has come to an end. Throughout the course of my participation in this challenge, I have gotten quite a few questions about what this challenge actually is. As I am starting a new 100 Days of Productivity on January 31st, I thought I’d write up an ‘About The 100 Days of Productivity Challenge’ post that covers what the challenge is,why it is awesome, and how to participate in the challenge.
WHAT IT IS
The 100 Days of Productivity Challenge is one of the most popular online productivity tags that motivates people to get things done! The challenge itself, put simply, is to try and accomplish at least one productive thing a day for 100 days. What is considered ‘productive’ is completely up to you. It can range from cleaning your desk to writing a 20-page research paper. Really, whatever you consider being productive can be classified as so. The challenge is super flexible, and I think that is why so many people love to participate in it!
WHY IT IS AWESOME
It establishes productive habits - 100 days is a pretty long time. Getting into the routine of doing one productive thing a day for this period of time really helps to develop productive habits that will improve your efficiency and organisation.
It is a great way to monitor the work you accomplish - The challenge offers a great way to keep track of what you achieve, whether you choose to document it online or on paper.
It motivates you to actually get things done - The expectation of completing one productive thing a day really does motivate you to actually do that one productive thing, and in the end, you achieve more than expected.
It provides you with motivation and support - This has to be one of my favourite aspects of the challenge. There are so many people who are apart of the online study community that participate in the 100dop challenge. We all encourage each other to achieve our best and support each other when we aren’t coping so well. This genuine support and encouragement makes being productive so much more enjoyable.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
It’s quite simple, really. You do one productive thing a day for 100 days, and you document it however you like. A lot of people, like myself, choose to post a 100 Days of Productivity Challenge Update each day on their online accounts with a photo and summary of what they achieved. I will be using #raf100dop to track my next 100 days, which I recommend you do as well! I’ll be sure to regularly look through the tag and support your posts!
If you would rather not post your documentation of productivity for this challenge online, you can keep tabs on what you achieve on paper instead! I would recommend either keeping a study journal where you write down what you get done each day or use online printables (I really like @emmastudiesprintable) to document your productivity.
TO REMEMBER
You can start taking part in this challenge whenever you like! There is no start and end date. I will be starting on January 31st, the start of my new school year. You are more than welcome to do the same!
You don’t have to be a dedicated study blog or account to partake in this challenge. Everyone is encouraged to get involved!
This challenge is meant to motivate you to be productive, and to make being productive fun! Don’t feel too pressured to post every single day. If you can’t cope with consecutive posting, you don’t have to! Just do what you are comfortable with.
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That’s all for now, I hope this post has been helpful! If you are confused or have any questions, please feel free to ask! And if you do decide to participate in the 100dop, make sure to tag #raf100dop so I can check out your posts!
~ Raf (aka isthsnametakenyet)
Bringing back this old summary of one of my favourite Studyblr challenges … I may or may not need the 100dop motivation myself :)
I’ve got one month left of University and am ready to smash out this final leg! I’m currently working on the final touches of a journalism video project - so excited to see this come together!
Yo yo! It has been a hectic few months since I last posted a 100 Days of Productivity update. I’m now halfway through my second semester of university, and am loving my subjects. I get to do really cool independently driven multimedia projects in journalism, and read widely about ethics and justice in law! I’ve also been working and spending time with friends a lot more, so its been busy and I love it!
Have just completed a few admin tasks for a journalism News Video Editor team I am a part of, and am moving on to start ticking off my massive to do list. Lets goooo!
Day something (I’ve given up on keeping track), 4th August
These last two weeks I’ve started work in the city and gone back to university (online) for my second semester of the year! (I’ve realised that working in the city is a tad dangerous – I end up spending a significant chunk of any money I make on coffee and food and the occasional book or funky jumper… and I don’t regret any of it mwahaha). I’m taking some really interesting subjects surrounding ethics and digital storytelling this semester for my law and journalism degrees, and I can’t wait to get into it!
Day something (I’ve really lost track now), 12th June
I’ve picked up more shifts at work during these last few weeks of university holidays, which has given me more time to read! (I’ve found a really cute, sunny spot nearby work to walk to with my coffee and book during my lunch break - tis quite picturesque if you ask me).
Currently reading: The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E Harrow and The Hate You Give by Angie Thomas | Watch my July Book Hauland Mid Year Book Tagvideos!
The past few weeks have been hectic! I finished up my final Uni assessment tasks this week (submitted one Communication essay on Sunday, another Communications essay on Tuesday, and my Law essay and Journalism video project last night), and now I’m free for seven weeks. I have never been more excited to do absolutely nothing.
My sister and I made a batch of brownies last night (lockdown baking is the only thing getting us through), and I’ve nearly demolished the entire thing already. I’m calling it necessary fuel to get through my to do list of the day.
The university semester, a new full time job and some freelance deadlines are all coming up in the next week - am very excited to get into them with a fresh new to do list.
Currently sitting my final law exam (at home, from behind a laptop screen and the comfort of my bed). A few more hours until this is submitted, and then I’ll be free!
Almost a week into the new year, and I’m excited to be back at work tomorrow! I spent today organising a list of books I’m hoping to get to this year, and started reading A Man Called Ove. Also, in procrastinating my work, I picked up this old book of essays on Jane Austen’s Emma, which led me to a quote I found so interesting!
Horace Walpole on Austen: ‘This world is a comedy to those that think, a tragedy to those that feel. Jane Austen’s novels are comedies, and can have little appeal to those who … believe thought inferior to feeling.’
My first thought when reading that quote was this: there’s two types of people in this world … thinkers (Austen lovers), and feelers (Bronte lovers). I like to think I’m a bit of both (though I’m definitely more of a feeler). I enjoyed studying Austen for her witty narration that turned the entire book of Emmainto a work of comedic irony exposing the triviality of gossip and parochialism. However, I found it so hard to get through, and not an enjoyable read. Jane Eyre, on the other hand, I simply loved. I was captivated and emotionally moved by it, and would consider it one of my favourite classics.
Sorry for the nerdy side-track. Would love to hear your thoughts!
Day something (I’ve given up on keeping track), 4th August
These last two weeks I’ve started work in the city and gone back to university (online) for my second semester of the year! (I’ve realised that working in the city is a tad dangerous – I end up spending a significant chunk of any money I make on coffee and food and the occasional book or funky jumper… and I don’t regret any of it mwahaha). I’m taking some really interesting subjects surrounding ethics and digital storytelling this semester for my law and journalism degrees, and I can’t wait to get into it!
8:45am - working a little on my online physics lab while my breakfast digests lol because i don’t need to throw up at the gym
9:20am - gym time baby
10:50am - took a quick shower and getting dressed and ready for the day
11:30am - working on my physics lab some more!
1:00pm - gonna do my french work for today (aka taking notes on the lecture posted)
8:11pm - ok so i had my two classes today, finished a history of photography reading, put the pictures from my photography lecture into my notes, and did my french homework that’s due thursday
9:20pm - yahoo done with my phys lab! May be the first time ever that I’m done with it before the day before it’s due lol
