27/05/2024

27/05/2024

morning routine Summer 2024

07/06/2024

current summer vibe is Julia Roberts in Sleeping with the Ememy (1991)

17/06/2024

going to my cousins' summer house to celebrate midsummer in two days

there's a perfect lake and everything is so scenic, especially during the evenings when the sun is low

03/08/2024

August this year is long walks in nature, green juice, hair oil and body milk, evening sunlight, organic fruits and vegetables, the scent of earth, warmth and serenity, honey and apples

19/07/2024

moving abroad diaries part 2

study plan

my courses for the first year:

1. Criminal Justice

2. Essential Skills for Criminologists

3. Psychology for Criminologists

4. Social Psychology

5. Understanding Criminology

a typical week

it is recommended to spend at least 35 hours studying/week including the 9 hours/week that is scheduled - which makes for about 4 hours of studying/day outside of scheduled lessons to spread across the day

some general study tips & guidelines

keep a study diary where I make schedules and clear task lists, for every project and every day of studying

make my desk a neat and ideal place for studying (desk makeover/layout as a separate post) & finding other quiet nooks to study at the library, university and cafés

study studying-techniques and document in study diary what works best for me

! don’t stop reading outside of coursework !

rest and take small breaks + reward myself when reaching a milestone, accomplishing a goal; a sweet treat, a movie etc

try to help and receive help from others more (God knows I struggle with asking for help)

eat enough, focus on nutritious foods and prioritise sleep and movement (helps with studies in the long run + prevents burnout) especially when stressed

watching videos, mood boards, generally cute and motivating posts about studying helps me a lot

note taking

before class/lecture, review any assigned readings or materials. identify the main ideas and concepts that will likely be discussed

check the course syllabus to understand the day's focus. note important topics

briefly revisit notes from previous class sessions to connect new ideas

write down the main concepts, helpful details, and examples

organize your notes strategically for post-lecture annotation and later review

use visual aids, such as pictures and diagrams, throughout your notes to illustrate concepts visually

include your own questions, observations, and reflections

pinterest motivation

28/04/24

next week is back to historical literature studies and I want to do a studyspo board for every period we work with

first one is

Victorian (1830-1901)

frilly white dresses and hats, casually reading even when standing up, studying late at university, the light from the classrooms yellow in the evening, dark libraries and studies, fresh ink, perfect cursive notes, bedside table overwhelmed with books and candles, polite conversations with teachers

(sorry history people if I got something very wrong, it’s likely)

famous works:

jane eyre, wutherhing heights, great expectations, dracula, the picture of dorian grey, sherlock holmes