Alright folks. So, if you’re in the same boat that I am - which is out of a job (we got laid off because restaurants in Texas were mandated to close dine-in services), worried about getting your bills paid because you lost your aforementioned job, on extended spring break and not returning to campus at all this semester, deeply concerned about all of your classes moving to an online format, and practicing social distancing - you are most likely feeling unproductive and bored out of your skull. 

Here are some activities that have helped me: 

• Self care. It is amazing how much better you feel when you are clean, smell good, and you are wearing a fresh pair of clothes. 
• Doingsomething artistic, if you feel so inclined/have the materials to do so. For me, this has been getting back into painting and playing my violin
• Spending time with your pets. 
• Spending time on your balcony/front porch, appreciating nature. This activity pairs very well with a cup of coffee or tea. 
• Taking this time to deep clean your house/apartment. 
• Face-timing/calling friends and family who are probably feeling the same way that you are. 
• If you are someone that wears make-up and enjoys make-up, absolutely feel free to get glammed up, even if it is just to watch Netflix. You aren’t wasting make-up if it makes you feel better about your situation. 
• Listen to music. I have rediscovered my love for Prince this week.
• Learn how you can elevate your quarantine meals viaSupercook - which is a free website that tells you what dishes you can make with ingredients you have in your kitchen. Personally, I am coming out of this quarantine a home chef.
• Ask your friends/family what shows they are streaming. I have finished so many shows over the course of the last couple of days, and without recommendations I would be so incredibly bored. Would definitely recommend Tiger King on Netflix, by the way. That documentary was quite the trip. I would also recommend Schitt’s Creek and The Stranger. 
• Give in to Duolingo’s constant notifications and practice learning a new language!
• Read some of those books you may have lying around, or re-read an old favorite. 
• File for unemployment if need be. It wasn’t too difficult for me personally; there should be an option to indicate that you lost your job due to COVID-19. This is the case for Texas.  
• Take this time to get ahead on course material, even if your online course schedule is tentative. 
• Feel free to catch up on sleep.It’s okay to rest and not be doing something 100% productive 24/7. 

That’s all for now folks. Keep your heads up, stay the home for the love of god, and just do your best. We will get through this ordeal. 

How are y’all coping this week? 

-Erin

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Exams can eat you alive if you don’t plan to study for them in the right way. The key to acing exams is to make a plan of attack and then to stick to it. Here are some tips to help you get the best grades possible on tests.

1) Don’t Wait to Study.

Did your professor tell you you’re having a test in two weeks? Start studying today. Just 20 or 25 minutes of studying now can cut way down on the time you have to study the night or two before the test. Review what you studied the previous day before you start studying new material. Do this every day, and you’ll have just about everything memorized and ready to apply on the test.

2) Make a Study Schedule. 

We suggests that you create a study schedule so that you know you have a specific time set aside every day to study, and only to study. Treat studying like you would your time out with your friends or your workouts. The time is to be used only for studying.

3) Don’t Procrastinate on Your Reading Assignments. 

Read your chapters and articles as they are assigned. Regularly review them before exams so that the information stays fresh in your mind. Create a summary of the important points in each article to make it fast and easy to remember what you need to for the test.

4) Go to Class Right Before the Exam. 

Another suggestions is that you go to class right up to the day of the test in case the professor gives some vital information related to the test. You don’t want to miss that!

5) Create a Study Guide. 

Throughout the semester, add important concepts (without examples, if you want to make the guide shorter) from your lectures, textbooks, articles, notes, tutorials, and any other source of exam material to the study guide. Organize the information into a few pages in a way that makes sense to you. Maybe use different colors to highlight important types of information (formulas, vocabulary, dates, names, etc.) 

6) Make Flash Cards.

Flash cards are helpful tools for studying and short-term memorization, but don’t make them your only study material. They are good for definitions, formulas, and dates, especially.·         

7) Get Rid of Distractions. 

Turn your phone off, and avoid texting or checking email while you study. Play some music if you focus better with it. Many people focus better with music without lyrics. ·         

8) Ask Yourself Questions and Paraphrase. 

Ask yourself questions about the material you’re learning. This can help you anticipate exam questions. Also, paraphrase what you read to be sure that you understand it. Do this out loud if you’re an auditory learner, or try writing it out if you’re a kinesthetic or visual learner. ·         

9) Make Visuals. Create charts, graphs, flow charts, and other visual material to help you understand complex processes and ideas. Breaking concepts down in this way will give you another way to comprehend the lessons. ·         

10) Create Your Own Tests. 

Write questions you think would be on the test. Then take your own test. Look for old tests from your professor. Ask people who took the class before for their old tests. Some of the questions may be the same. Your textbook probably has some online quizzes or practice tests in the book. ·         

11) Take Breaks. 

Some people say you should study 25 minutes with a 5 minute break. Others, say study 50, and take a break for 10. This gives your mind time to relax and reset. ·         

12) Write Down Questions. 

If you don’t understand something, write down the questions so that you can ask your professor or talk about them with a friend. ·         

13) Study with a Friend or Group. 

The more people talk about and review an idea, the better chance you’ll all have of learning from each other. Maybe someone in the group says something about a particular concept that you will remember because he said it in a novel way that helped you understand it better. 

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Another video of me studying writing it down makes me memorize things more easily

I don’t study just academic stuff, i also study about astrology and tarot. As in today is Samahin here in the south of the world, i took the day to study some mystical stuff.

Science is not oppose to any kind of belives. And don’t worry, i will never use my belives as an answer to any scientific issue. We all are complex human beings, and that is ok.

This is me reading a text and making notes from it. My study method always begins with taking lotes of notes from a read.

A lot of people think of January 2nd as the day resolutions go to die. But for me, the end of semester has always marked the end of promises, unfulfilled bucket lists and loose ends. Every year I promised myself that I would stay on top of my fitness routine and every fall as the semester started, it would dissolve in a few weeks when school picked up pace. 

So this year I am determined to set goals, have routines, and make myself a healthier person in general. I wanted to share it with you guys for two reasons. One to hold myself accountable and two because I am sure many of you guys get busy and want to know and share tips!! So here is how I plan to set and keep a fitness routine. So get your pen, notebook and lets make our routine!

1. Set realistic goals
   

I have always had high expectations for myself and while that is a good thing at times, it can also be the equivalent of setting yourself up for failure. This semester I am going to set small achievable goals. Here are my goals (I think 5 is a great number to start with)

• (goal 1) exercise at LEAST 3 times a week where two sessions are one hour and the other one is 30 minutes.
  
• (goal 2) be able to run for 25 minutes straight
• (goal 3) eat fresh with only 2-3 types of processed food every week
• (goal 4) drink at least 2 bottles of water a day
• (goal 5) go to bed by 9:30 / 10 pm each day
  
  2. What do you want to focus on? How are you going to do it?

You have to know what you want to improve. Is it your flexibility, mindfulness, or just tone your body? For me personally, I want to tone my body and become more mindful. I also really despise the gym and it makes me feel more depressed than anything else. So I plan on using YouTube videos and running outside to work on fitness. Here are some of my favorite yoga and toning videos:

https://www.youtube.com/user/yogawithadriene/videos?disable_polymer=1

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSoKaD27LRI9nBPJ2KB1lnQ/videos

3. Set up a reliable schedule. 

If school is starting soon, you probably know your schedule, now is a great time to find out when you have free time and how much time you can dedicate to fitness. I know for sure I can wake up early on the weekends and exercise for one hour. I also know that I can sacrifice 30 minutes of sleep on any one day to dedicate to fitness. I choose wednesday to help me out of that mid-week slump. So here is how I am going to organize those days.

Wednesday: 

• ab workout (10 minutes)
  
• thighs workout (15 minutes)
• cool down (5 minutes)

Saturday

• Outside run (10/15 minutes)
  
• yoga practice (20/25 minutes)
• HIIT cardio (15 minutes)
• More Yoga practice- headstand and poses (15 minutes)

Sunday

• same as saturday!! Just different videos and variations
  

Extra things you can do everyday:

• take the stairs when possible
  
• take a walk once in a while
  
• play badminton ($5 for a set at walmart)!!
  
• stretch in the morning for five minutes
• stretch while brushing your teeth
• treat yourself to new activewear after each milestone (e.g. every 1 month of regular exercise)

Obviously if you are looking to get seriously shredded this is not the schedule for you, but this is a great place to start if you are a beginner and don’t know how to incorporate fitness into your lifestyle. Obviously as you get more advanced, you can make certain day leg day, arm day, abs day and create your own workout plans from what you have learned but that seems so intimidating when you are starting. Starting with videos online help you get better form and perfect the smaller moves so that you can create your own plan. Another helpful place to look is Pinterest. They have lots of tips, diagrams, and inspiration for someone trying to get healthier. 

I hope you guys liked this! I know it is something new but let me know what you guys think!!

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FutureLearn

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English for the Workplace by British Council

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◾️ English for Healthcare by King’s College London

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English for career development by University of Pennsylvania

Business English communication skills by University of Washington

IELTS

IELTS preparation by University of California, Irvine

edX

general courses

▫️Academic English by The University of Queensland

courses to improve professional communication

Using email for networking in English by University of Washington

IELTS

IELTS Academic Test Preparation by The University of Queensland

course for journalists

◾️ English for Journalists by Berkeley University of California

as much as i am taking each day as it comes, i’m thoroughly enjoying all of the reading i’ve been able to do with more time off :-)

09.06.2020 Last minute grinding

study tips :)

• try to understand what you’re learning instead of just reading it and hoping you’ll remember it
• study a week before the test. this makes it less stressfull, and you’ll have more time to learn the hard parts
• study in a comfy outfit and room, this way you’ll find it easier to relax
• set mini goals for yourself, if you got a average mark on your last test try to motivate yourself by getting a higher one this time
• reward yourself, everytime you know a chapter take a (healthy) snack!
• stay hydrated, otherwise you’ll easily feel tired
• try to motivate yourself by making pretty notes for example, this will make studying more fun to do
• d o n ’ t c r a m
• remind yourself that it’s OK not to know everything

+ what works for me might not work for you