put your health first.
put your recovery first.
put yourself first.
Good luck to all my lgbtq+ students going into finals!!! You’re gonna do GREAT!
Hidden corners of my college library.
real quick lil warm up thing (人◕ω◕)
I’ve compiled this list of resources to help trans* people like myself. Even if you’re not trans* and/or can’t use any of this, please reblog for the sake of others. Thanks! Passing The Tumblr Transgender Clothes Exchange How to Take Measurements Reflectore Voice Pitch Tracker Masculinizing The FTM’s Complete Illustrated Guide to Looking Like a Hot Dude The Male Fashion Fit Guide AK’s Guide to Suits (this is a drawing guide, but contains useful info) Throat Exercise to Deepen Voice Big Brother Binder Repository & Re-Disbursement Program In a Bind Binder Donations Underworks Pullover Binders Les Love Boat Binders, Packers, Underwear, Shoe Lifts, Etc. Cheap Clasp Binder Discreet STP Device Feminizing Women’s Clothing Terminology Tucking How-to Guide Realistic Breast Form Tutorial The Breast Form Store Mastectomy Bras with Built In Flap for Breast Forms How to Contour and Highlight Using Makeup How to Apply Eyeliner with a Spoon How to Apply Foundation How to Apply Blush How to Apply Eyeshadow Emergency National Suicide Prevention Lifeline IMAlive Online Crisis Network Transgender Housing Network Legal National Center for Transgender Equality Transgender Law Center Change your Name for Free - Civil Indigent Status (Tumblr post) Copwatch Infographic Guide Medical Transgender Surgeons in the U.S. Center of Excellence for Transgender Health FTM Hormone Guide FTM Surgery Guide MTF Hormone Guide MTF Surgery Guide Mcalc Gender Neutral Menstruation Calculator Mental + Support Online Gender Therapy (can also issue letters of recommendation) Emotional Baggage Check TransSpace Reddit School + Education Trans Student Equality Resources Study Abroad for GLBT Students Applying to College as a Non-Binary Trans* Person Additional Resources Susan’s Place Transgender Resources and Forums Laura’s Playground Transgender Resources
strolling through the beautiful campuses
getting the opportunity to study what you want
being surrounded by inspiring academics with years or wisdom
speaking with these intellectuals as their equals and colleagues
meeting people from all different cultures and backgrounds
making friends with whoever you want
ditching the fakes and the bullies
relishing catch ups with special high school besties
intellectual discussions with people from all walks of life
commiserating together with everyone over the workload
flexible class timetables and days off
learning things that you’ll use everyday in your career
knowing that you’re investing in the future
having hundreds of clubs and societies to join
discovering that there’s someone in the same boat as you
experiencing dorm life and late night parties
experimenting with new styles
understanding what sort of citizen you want to become
being surrounded by people who are as passionate as you
learning to seek evidence and proof for all questions in life
motivating yourself by seeing your own hard-earned GPA/WAM
laughing with friends about the people who are still jerks even in uni
understanding things you’ve never thought you’d understand
learning concepts your way with your own study methods
studying in libraries that are several storeys high
utilising your bullet journal to its full potential to stay organised
joining the gym and reaching that level of fitness you’ve always aspired to
despite the hard work and long hours, there’s a lot to things to love! add things you love about uni and keep the comments positive! :)
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Inspired by @lightheartedsuggestion
- start bullet journaling
- binge watch different shows & movies
- start an exercise routine
- start learning a different language
- try cool & different restaurants
- write poems
- give yourself a makeover
- try to explore everyday
- catch up on sleep/ nap
- bake
- have a sleep over
- read a new book
- have multiple spa days
- try building a pillow fort
- clean your room
- shop for new clothes
- get a new piercing
As a student, it’s so important to love yourself because if you don’t it’s going to translate into sacrificing your wellbeing for grades and not being able to cope with failure because you let it define you. So I’m telling you now, grades do not determine your worth as a person. If you can convince yourself that you are worthy and valuable as an individual, you’ll find your journey so much less stressful.