This Felt Nice~~~

a small personal anecdote (⁠✿⁠^⁠‿⁠^⁠)

im not that religious but festivals like ganesh chaturthi are a nice little break from all the studying.

throughout my school time, i remember having semester exams during the festival which was soooo sad because i never let myself enjoy and was almost never mentally present at the celebrations :/

i love dhols sm, been wanting to play them for the longest time

happy ganesh chaturthi!

how to take better notes during fast-paced lectures

taking better notes during fast-paced lectures can be challenging, but here are some tips to help you keep up:

abbreviations and symbols: create a personal shorthand system. for example, use “w/” for “with,” “b/c” for “because,” and arrows (→) to show relationships. this can significantly speed up your note-taking.

focus on main ideas: listen for key points and concepts rather than trying to transcribe everything. lecturers often emphasize important information through repetition, changes in tone, or visual aids. pay attention to these cues.

structured methods:

cornell method: divide your page into three sections: a narrow left column for cues, a wider right column for notes, and a bottom section for a summary. during the lecture, jot down main points in the right column. after the lecture, add cues and a summary.

outline method: use headings and subheadings to organize information hierarchically. this helps in understanding the relationship between topics.

mind mapping: create a visual representation of the lecture content. start with a central idea and branch out with related concepts. this method is particularly useful for visual learners.

leave space: if you miss something, leave a gap and move on. you can fill in the details later, either from the textbook, recordings, or discussions with classmates.

record the lecture: if your lecturer allows it, recording can be a lifesaver. you can listen to the lecture again to fill in any gaps in your notes. just make sure to review the recording soon after the lecture while the material is still fresh in your mind.

review and revise: go over your notes as soon as possible after the lecture. this helps reinforce the material and allows you to clarify any points you didn’t fully understand. consider rewriting or typing up your notes to organize them better.

active listening: engage with the lecture by asking questions and participating in discussions. this not only helps you understand the material better but also makes it easier to remember.

use technology: apps like evernote, onenote, or notability can help you organize and search your notes efficiently. some apps even allow you to record audio and sync it with your notes.

do you have any specific challenges with note-taking? let me know in the comments.

❤️ nene

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it's back.

the assignment crisis is back.

i feel like stress eating momos (or anything honestly)

i have a speech and an essay due in 4 days and 2 design assignments in 5 days

i have to submit the outline of the speech tomorrow AND i also have to design a post for the socio club's page by day after tomorrow

im not even in any extracurriculars HOW AM I STRUGGLING THIS MUCH

(⁠っ⁠˘̩⁠╭⁠╮⁠˘̩⁠)⁠っ

i was texting my friends — one of whom's (desi) parents agreed to let her go for a foreign trip — about how i wish i could also go somewhere far away for a trip and then realised that's such a slay study motivation ♪⁠ヽ⁠(⁠･⁠ˇ⁠∀⁠ˇ⁠･⁠ゞ⁠)

I'd study so hard that foreign universities offer me scholarship (⁠ ⁠ꈍ⁠ᴗ⁠ꈍ⁠)

that would be so cool ngl

on the negative side, homesickness is a horrible monster

i feel so homesick rn when my uni and hostel is like 45 mins away from home

imagine how bad it'd be continents away from home (⁠๑⁠•⁠﹏⁠•⁠)

i declared my major and minor last week!

(if i sound excited about it, im not)

kind of scared but okay

but it feels nice to say that im doing a psych major with a design minor (⁠ʘ⁠ᴗ⁠ʘ⁠✿⁠)

attitude and social cognition~

(i love social psychology sm, def going to take few courses in uni)

💌 ordered in AGAIN because it was raining heavily, also had some homemade food because my friend's mom is a GODSEND and started watching inside out 2 (can be read as: psych student heaven)

💌 a smol v cute flower

💌 started reading a good girl's guide to murder <3

💌 found an awesome paper title while researching for my social psych assignment (the one that says "I can fix him")

so I got into grad school today with my shitty 2.8 gpa and the moral of the story is reblog those good luck posts for the love of god

I JUST GOT THIS MAIL

slayed a little too hard🤭

not letting this get to my head tho, because there's still a long long way to go ofcourse

but the fact that i was amongst the top 10% in a batch of 750 students is so academically validating😭

ITS PRIDE MONTH YALL

(not my picture)

(credits to owner)