13.05.17 // Updated my physics window for the first time in ages! Had some thoughts over the past few weeks surrounding a free scalar field universe model so I drew them up as well as some old game theory because I watched a Beautiful Mind and felt nostalgic. I hope you are all having wonderful days / evening / whatever plane of existentialism you currently observe 😉
Reading POTO in the law quad on this Sunday :D
09/13/20
09.14.2020 / Came back to lab to see all these decorations in my office space! Our lab has a tradition of decorating the lab space of those who passed their qualifying exam, and this was really nice to see! I’m probably never going to take the banners down. To be honest, last week had been really about recharging before I jumped back into work!
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Ft. Chemistry pre labs and the glorious day in which there were no junior students at school. It was so quiet and everyone got a seat on the bus
For anyone worried about going back to school in a few weeks; may this school year be your best one yet.
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Hey! How did you create a college list and what schools did you apply to? Also, do you like Michigan and is it really easy to feel like “a number”?
Hi there! Wow I haven’t logged on in a long time and was surprised to see a message! I’m so not the right person to ask about finding colleges to apply to (I had my heart set on Michigan, only applied here and MSU).
Coming to UMich, I was worried about not doing as well in college as I did in high school. I’m a perfectionist, a bit of an over-achiever, and I thought my goals were perhaps unrealistically high. But I’ve found so many great resources on campus- from the professors in my department, to the friends I’ve made over the past two years- that have provided me with the support I needed to reach and surpass my goals. I’m doing better here than I could have imagined. Not once have I ever felt like just “a number” at UMich. There is so much support here if you just put a little effort into finding it.
Best of luck with the upcoming admissions cycle! Feel free to reach out to me (off anon) if you have more specific questions!
hey!! do you have tips for staying productive over holiday break?
here was my productive winter holiday routine from last year, and also 6 ways to stay productive over break!
Hey guys! So I’ve had depression since around middle school and now i’m a sophomore in college. I thought I would try to write some tips since I’ve been able to still do pretty well in school despite having depression. Now disclaimer, everyone’s depression is different and this is just what works for me.
1. Do as much work at once as possible
You might think is a weird tip but for me, my motivation and mood fluctuate A LOT! I have times where I am super motivated and can stay focused and get several assignments done. Then there are other times when I don’t do any work all day. This makes it all kind of even out. When I get really focused, I just keep doing work for as long as that feeling lasts.
2. Try different environments
The library is a really good one. The quiet can help some people focus and can be good. Also if you have a desk, that can be a good place. Play around with different elements: lighting, music, time of day. It may take some time but finding the ideal time and place for you to work can really help in productivity.
3. Plan and do work in advance
At the beginning of the semester, I went through all my syllabi and wrote a to-do list for each week. This was super helpful to be able to look ahead and see when everything was due/which weeks had more work than others. For me, all of my syllabi had the due dates for the entire semester included which made this easy to compile. I created a note on my phone with a checklist for each week. I also color coded each class so I could easily distinguish these (I’ll show this in a future post once the new semester starts!) I also made daily to-do list that broke down bigger tasks into smaller ones. Honestly, to-do lists are your best friend!
4. Give yourself a break
It’s important to not be too hard on yourself. You’re human! Everyone can’t be at their best all the time. There are good days and bad days. If you can’t focus on your work, try doing something else for a while like watching netflix, listening to music, whatever you like to do. Anything to distract your mind from bad thoughts can help improve your mood. Writing and coloring help for me sometimes too. It’s okay if you don’t get any work done all day as long as you’re taking care of yourself. This is something I’ve learned over the years and lately has been helpful. Find coping mechanisms that work for you. Just don’t be too hard on yourself.
5. Reward yourself
Similar to #4, recognize when you’re doing good. Did you get your homework done? Get that reading done? Start that essay? Reward yourself! That can be anything from a cookie, a face mask, an episode of that show you’ve been watching, anything! Celebrating the small victories is important when even the most menial tasks can be difficult.
6. You come first
Your mental health should come first above all. I don’t want to get too personal but I left the first college I went to after the first semester in order to take time to get better since I was in a bad place. I decided not to go back and that’s totally fine. Every college is different and if you realize the place you’re at is not the right fit, you can transfer. It’s not the end of the world! (btw if anyone wants to talk about transferring/taking time off i’m here) Leaving definitely made my mental health improve, some schools are honestly just toxic.
If any other depressed or neurodivergent peeps need some help feel free to message me any time!
hello guys!
There some things that I’ve noticed that a lot of successful students have in common and I thought i’d share what these students do to help them achieve not only academic but personal success. If you’ve ever wondered how that one person does it, chances are they use a combination, if not all of these habits. Some of them are:
thermodynamics notes from last year!
I took break from college in my first year HAHAHA, and I am already missed studying science:(
I love girls who are proud and uninhibited about their intelligence and will brag about their accomplishments and take no shit from pretentious boys who look down on women in their field. girls who are outspoken and a bit arrogant and ambitious in a world where we are told that we must hide our intellect and to always put the needs of others (i.e. men) in front of our own are amazing
Chemistry notes featuring my good luck charm (top right corner) @the-girlygeek thought you’d appreciate the pink :)
You’re missing out on heaps of original study tips posts and heaps of great stuff by creators, not just me! My study tips are really detailed but can be specific at times, I don’t want to have to resort to poorer quality posts or clickbait titles to bring in the activity :’(
Studyblrs are one of the biggest communities on tumblr, we can make a difference!
@staff please remove this feature! I’m an original study tips maker and this killed my activity! Tumblr is about original creators as much as reblogging, and having this option on will mean only the popular bloggers get featured more and more. It’ll be so much harder for new studyblrs to get a foot in!
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Check your activity graphs. I’m sure you’ll find yours drops off at the same date. #spreadtheword #protectyourcontent #protectoriginalcontent
the most relatable thing in the world is when the math teacher writes “how?” , “why?” or just simply “?” on your math paper
have you eaten in the last six hours?? if not, please be sure to get yourself some sort of healthy snack or meal to keep you running!! food is super important, you need it to keep doing your best. make time for it!!
are you hydrated?? if you’re anything like me, probably not. get yourself something nice and cool to drink, preferably water. you’ll feel better almost immediately. keep a cup of something near you to sip on every now and then!
how long have you been sitting still for?? i have a blood clotting disorder, so i have to be especially mindful of this too. get up and get moving! stretch a little, take a walk, dance, whatever- just wake your body up and get some energy flowing
do you have any medication you need to take?? if so, please make sure to do so!
have you slept in the last 24 hours?? i get it, you could get so much more done if you didn’t sleep butttttt chances are you’ll be so sleepy and miserable that it won’t happen. even if you just take a nap for an hour or so, you gotta rest up and recharge!
when was the last time you had a shower?? on my worst days, it can be super difficult for me to drag myself out of bed to do anything, and this includes something as simple as showering. but i promise you, it will make you feel so much nicer! give yourself a whole spa treatment or whatever if you’re feeling it- treat your body with love! you’ll feel so much fresher and nicer once you’re done
the most important thing is your health. doing your best does not mean pushing yourself to the point of a breakdown; at that point you aren’t doing your best anymore!! take care of yourselves loves, your wellbeing and happiness is important <3
