23.03.2020

23.03.2020

Quarantine challenge!

Week 1, Day 1

Have you made a study schedule to help you study at home?

I'm trying so hard to do this! But I haven't got the whole plan of online classes yet, so everyday is different. Last week I did only one powerpoint presentation.. and played video games, played guitar and read books. I feel that probably I wasted a week. But maybe I needed a break and some relaxation..

I want to have this schedule at least this Saturday. Also I start my schedule sheet with the template from @anoukostudies. It's great for planning when every week looks different.

See you tomorrow!

24.03.2020

Quarantine challenge

Week 1, Day 2

How are you being taught your lessons?

Not bad, I can say. I have some classes provided through MS Teams, but some are just exchanging emails with teachers. I also have lectures through uni's webside and they are better than regular haha. However, one teacher doesn't provide lectures but sends only presentations and it's a bit problematic. This is the construction subject, so all of information I have to work out by myself. It's hard sometimes. Also I'm sad because the sculpture classes are different and I have to make the sculpture in a computer programme and send a visualisation. I wouldn't have a chance to play with clay in person.

But all in all I have more time for myself and for doing things faster. Tday my group had a presentation of what we've done so far (for landscape design classes) and our work is at an advanced stage of the project. So probably, being in quarantine has a good impact on the speed of work!

Have a nice day!

Stay safe!

(( I'm adding my photo of Hadrian from the National Museum in Athens. I miss you Greece! ))

🥀 thoughts on dark academia and studyblr community

Anyway since technically the whole dark academia discussion that happened yesterday (? or today since it was night for me and i was sleeping the whole time kjadfghskjdg) started because of a post i wrote yesterday on my main blog, I wanted to explain why I think dark academia (and also partly studyblr community, as my good friends have also mentioned) isn’t all sunshine and happiness. 

of course, these are all only my opinions and you guys are allowed to have different opinion than i do. I am in no way telling you to stop doing what you want. This is internet, be free and post your dark academia stuff. I don’t have anything against people who like dark academia, I just think (again, this is my opinion) that it’s unhealthy. I just want you to read this and think that maybe there’s really a need to improve both of the communities.

writing it under the cut because it’s going to be long™ and i just want to write my thoughts down (@ mobile users i’m really sorry if this turns out really long, i’m also tagging it as a #long post so you can blacklist it if you want to) :

Czytaj dalej

I feel like it's lowkey really disrespectful to lower someone's grade because they passed the word limit on an essay. Like, I understand there are guidelines because you don't want to read 30 10k-word essays, but also, I was genuinely interested in the topic, did tons of extra research, to the point where I am now aware that writing an essay in which I would solely present the thing that you've asked me to would mean ignoring the very significant other side of this argument. Appreciate it when students are enthusiastic, don't punish them.

As of right now, everyone’s supposedly stuck at home trying to catch up on online classes. Well, if any of you are like me, you’re probably struggling to stay productive. I’ve been so distracted by social media, Netflix, and I’ve spent so much of my time asleep instead of doing schoolwork.

I’ve been on quarantine for about 2 weeks now, and I think I’ve figured out what works for me. With that, I decided it might be nice to make this post. I’d probably be coming back to this post even after the pandemic has died down, and I’m back home for the weekend with a ton of schoolwork to catch up on.

1. Make a study schedule!

It always helps me stay productive when I have a schedule to follow. I personally set aside an hour or two every Sunday to list everything I have to get done during the week then schedule when I should accomplish each one. In doing this, I use the calendar app on my Mac and the Notion app (which is good for many other things, too!). I make sure to include the mini tasks I have to do to accomplish each big task so I don’t get too overwhelmed and stressed out about having to finish a big project all at once.

You can do this on a bullet journal or on a planner, too!

2. Get Ready!

Staying in bed is extremely tempting when you’re at home, but what really motivates me to start working and be productive is getting in the work mood. I always wake up at 7:30am, have breakfast, then shower, similar to my morning routine when I still had actual classes. Doing this the morning puts me in the working mood early which helps me maximize my time. 

3. Take breaks!

(this actually should apply to every time we’re working, not just when you’re at home, but I’ll still include this cos its important hehe) 

I sometimes have the tendency of working nonstop for hours, especially now that I want to finish everything at once so I can go on and binge Netflix. The Focus To-Do app helps me avoid doing so. 

This app has two main features: the pomodoro timer and a task list. These features make it super easy for me to keep track of the tasks I have and the sub-tasks I have to do while also making sure I take 5-minute breaks in between 30 minutes of doing work. Taking study breaks is super important as it helps reduce stress and increase focus and efficiency.

4. Have your own workspace!

I personally don’t have my own proper desk at home. I used to study on my bed and struggled to be productive because I would fall asleep every so often. I settled with working in the dining room for a while, but I struggled to create quality work because of the noise outside my house and because my grandparents are always watching TV. As such, I made my own makeshift workplace. There’s a couch at the end of my bed that I use as a chair, and the foot of my bed served as my temporary table. Anywhere is good as long as it makes you feel productive!

(the content of this post is what personally works for me and are merely ideas as to how you can stay productive at home, too! I know I’m 2 weeks late, but I still thought it would be nice to look back at this post when I need it hehe) (stay safe everyone!!!!! always wash your hands and refrain from going outside when you don’t need to)

25.03.2020

Quarantine challenge

Week 1, Day 3

What's your favourite study snack?

Almonds!