Hey Everyone! I’m Working On A Super Exciting New Project For (hopefully) The Whole Community To Enjoy,

“I’m too busy to sleep but I always have time to dream”

Day 47/100 days of productivity

Achievements:

Started my June bujo spread

Made banana bread

Made bread

Presented my literature report

This was supposed to be for yesterday but oops! Anyways, had a good day 🥰

I want to be ethereal

Studyblr Introduction

Hi everyone! I have decided to start a studyblr myself. I have followed the community for some time now. It has been a great source of inspiration and I have admired the content so much, just wasn’t sure If I could do that too. With the switching to online classes, and summer semester of 2020 ending, I have so much work to do before the next semester starts, that I decided an extra kick of motivation is exactly what I need! I’m so exited about joining the community!  

About  me:

My name is Marija ( Ma:ri:ja: / m-ah-R-EE-y-ah )

Pronouns: She/ her, They/them

I’m 21

This fall I will be starting my second year studying environmental engineering

I love dancing. It is my favorite form of expression and brings me so much joy. My favorite forms of dancing is Slavic folk dancing and Cuban salsa. I was looking into joining new dance troupes/classes for folk dancing, but am currently not sure whether its safe to do so, due to COVID.

 Another old passion of mine is photography.  Over the last few years I feel like I have put this aside. I am so exited to get back into this and explore this in a more academic level. I want to get photography theory, and composition books.

I have recently started taking a lot of walks. So i might post pictures I take on my walks. 

I take most of my notes in Cyrilic (and cursive Cyrillic) 

Academics:

I studied environmental science with the focus on ecology for a year before deciding to switch my major (also changed schools) to environmental engineering.  

Classes start in October for me. Usually its October 1st, but it might be pushed back due to to some end of year exam changes because of COVID.

I will be taking Differential equations, Thermodynamics, Organic chemistry, Analytical chemistry, Economics is engineering, and one more subject on which I still haven’t decided yet. (It will be ether Introduction to chemical engineering or Functioning of biological systems).

My classes will be mostly held online, but we will go in person for labs in small groups. I’m just hoping this semester will be organized better, because the last one was in shambles.

I am currently taking all of my exams in person at the school building.

What I am currently working on:

I am taking most of my exams from the last two semesters until the end of September. In the state I live in it was illegal to conduct exams online, so all of our exams, and evaluations were postponed until the summer. They have since changed the law in an expedited process, but many schools do not practice it because the infrastructure is not there. 

Making the space I live in more comfortable and inviting.

Studyblrs that insipre me:

@moonshinestudies  / @noodledesk / @chazza-studies-alevels / @heyrosiebee / @bentostudy  / @studyingfilms  / @inginieur /  @sonderstudy @studying-in-yellow /  @studyingatsunrise / @ecostudier /

My main blog is @marijastriving, and I follow from there. Please be patient with me while I figure this whole tumblr side blog thing.

Again, I’m super exited to join the community! 

Day 15/100 days of productivity

Achievements:

Revised for 5 hours

Completed my Maths 1, Biology 2 and English language 2 mocks today

Made History flash cards

Went over chemistry flash cards

Did a past paper chemistry test

Day 51/100 days of productivity 🥰💕🌸

Been working on my EPQ all day, feeling pretty good ☺️

Cottagecore themed study playlist and moodboard? Have a great day :)

Posted! 🥰 hope you have a lovely day too ✨💫🌻

“Study now and be proud later”

8/100 days of productivity ✨

Achievements:

Submitted my drama moment 1

Submitted my drama moment 2

Finished my physics sheet and past paper

Began my English essay

Ran over my Spanish presentation for tomorrow

I did alright today :) I wanted to get more done but I was so tired I honestly couldn’t ✨

Top tips to survive studying while quarantined:

Clean up your space: With all that is currently going on, it is very easy to get overwhelmed and anxious. Keeping that in mind, seeing a cluttered workspace (or livingspace) will only add to that overwhelming feeling. When it feels like all things are out of control it is crucial to focus on things that you CAN control. By keeping your workspace clean you are more likely to feel more productive and motivated to get down to business.

Take more breaks: Like we talked about above, with stress and anxiety running at an all time high lately, it is important to remember to be kind to ourselves. No matter the length of our to-do list, if we are unable to bring ourselves to be in a more relaxed and calm state, there is no way that any studying can get done. With that in mind, it’s important to allow yourself to take more breaks than you normally would. This gives your mind a chance to relax and regroup before trying to start absorbing information again. This is also extremely important if you are in the same boat as I am meaning you’re back at home living with four other people and the noise levels make it impossible to remain focused for long periods of time. 

Try to set up a study spot: This DOES NOT mean study in bed. I repeat: do NOT try and study in bed!!! In all seriousness, this pandemic has uprooted all of our lives and routines as we know it. This is why it is crucial to find and designate a specific space in your house or room where you commit to study each and every day. Like I said before, it is important to focus on the small things that we CAN control in our lives in order to feel a sense of normalcy.  

Reward yourself: treat. yo’. self. It’s important! Even if you don’t get through all the things you were hoping you would, reward yourself for reaching those small milestones. Life right now is stressful enough as it is therefore we need to be kinder to ourselves and be more supportive of our small wins!

Set realistic goals and be flexible: Working and studying from home has brought along many many challenges. The biggest challenge for me personally has been all the distractions I face at home. I live with four other people at the moment and therefore there is never a dull (or quiet) moment. While I used to go to Starbucks to sit for a couple hours and study or get work done, that option is no longer available. When I really needed silence (AKA exam weekends) I would go to my university’s library where it would be absolutely silent and I could sit for hours in a calm clean space with little to no distractions. For now, things are much different than we all would hope. That is why it is important to set realistic goals on what you want to achieve for the day. It is okay to feel like you can only cover one lecture today when normally you might be able to go over three (under different circumstances). It also helps to be more flexible with when you study. If you find that it’s more quiet at your home at night or very early in the morning while everyone is asleep then make those adjustments. Think of this flexibility as a huge advantage to being at home!

Know that it is OK not to feel as productive as you usually are and be KIND to yourself 💕

Feel free to reblog and add some tips of your own! Follow my page, PharmaStudyblr for more and check out my Etsy where I list the helpful printables that I’ve made to help me stay organized while in both undergrad and pharmacy school!