wasbella102:

Mac Stevenson  “Calm Imperilled”                

oh-those-dead-frenchboys:

ischemgeek:

columbiaphoenix:

counting-teacups:

ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

writing adult emails is awful

its like

hi [name of person], 

this formatting is making me uncomfortable but I have to tell you something / ask you something that is vital to my career as a student. 

I re-read and edited that sentence for an hour, but you’ll probably just glance over it for half a second.

thanks! 

- [name]

k

-professor

I have a stock format and structure I use.

Dear Person I am Writing To:

This is an optional sentence introducing who I am and work for, included if the addressee has never corresponded with me before. The second optional sentence reminds the person where we met, if relevant. This sentence states the purpose of the email.

This optional paragraph describes in more detail what’s needed. This sentence discusses relevant information like how soon an answer is needed, what kind of an answer is needed, and any information that the other person might find useful. If there’s a lot of information, it’s a good idea to separate this paragraph into two or three paragraphs to avoid having a Wall of Text.

If a description paragraph was used, close with a restatement of the initial request, in case the addressee ignored the opening paragraph.

This sentence is just a platitude (usually thanking them for their time) because people think I’m standoffish, unreasonably demanding, or cold if it’s not included.

Closing salutation,

Signature.

People always ask me how I can fire off work emails so quickly. Nobody has figured out yet that it’s the same email with the details changed as needed.

reblog to save a life holy shit

thestudyem:

Hello hi hey! This is my first masterpost, I wanted to make it since a friend of mine was curious about bullet journals and I offered to link her to some information. Let’s go!

So what the heck is a bullet journal?

A bullet journal is essentially an “everything notebook”. It’s a place to keep literally anything and everything with out it being cluttered or lost. The definition from the official website is:

“The Bullet Journal is a customizable and forgiving organization system. It can be your to-do list, sketchbook, notebook, and diary, but most likely, it will be all of the above. It will teach you to do more with less.”

original bullet journal video:

Getting started

The bullet journal is really, really easy to start. Most people love it because it’s only as simple or as complicated as you make it. It’s really customizable, and they’re also super easy to decorate!

You really only need two things:

1. A notebook

It really doesn’t have to be a fancy notebook at all. You can use any notebook you happen to have lying around. Or you can buy one specifically, it’s up to you. I’d recommend:

• moleskine squared notebook (can be a bit pricey)
  
• LEUCHTTURM1917  (cheaper than a moleskine, tumblr seems to love it)
  
• ecosystem architect (cheap and recycled!!)

    2.  A pen

That’s it. Literally.

Page types

• index - this is generally the first page, it’s basically a contents page, you keep referring back to it and adding entries for new months, lists etc.
  
• key - your entries are written as bullet points (hence “bullet journal”) and each type of bullet means something different. the key is great because its 100% up to you what symbols you use. 
• literally anything - it’s fully adaptable to your lifestyle!! I have lists for library return dates, stationery I need to check out, a list of when my amazon orders are due to arrive etc. you can have anything from recipes to a hitlist (but don’t have a hitlist pleASE)! you just add it into your index with the page number!!

Some nice setups!!!

• setup by @ studyign
  
• @studyign’s youtube setup bc that channel is gr8
• My Planner on youtube’s setup
• @dezstuhnee‘s setup
• @anothermanual‘s setup
• riotandfrolic.typepad.com’s setup
• @ambivity‘s setup - love thisssss
• @staticsandstationery‘s setup
• @italian-law-student‘s setup - this is my fave 
• clarifilo’s setup
• bohoberry original update x
• @alostmoon‘s setup
• @kingofwands‘ setup

• the best thing is you can combine these setups and make your own!!

Some tips!!!

• 10 tips for using a bullet journal
  
• reference card
• cheat sheet
• journaling + mental health
• personalising your bullet journal
• freeform journaling tips
• modifications to the system

Page ideas!!!

• this reddit thread
• @bulletjournals‘s page ideas (more)
• @wannabemoved’s habit tracker
• chronodex time management thing
• spiraldex video
• nice layout
• boxes layout - this is a weekly spread
• doodly page for all you artsy folks
• @allthediyurlsaretaken2‘s page ideas

Other things!!!

• don’t break the chain - for 2015 but would be a nice idea to make one for 2016
  
• goal setting
• customize your notebooks
• fabric notebook cover
• some back to school diys

I hope you like this masterpost, made for Jodie :)

kimberlystudies:

Most students don’t have a lot of cash to spend on food, but that doesn’t mean you have to go hungry. With the right recipes and some kitchen savvy, you can eat great even on a student’s budget. Here we’ll share 100 tasty recipes that you can make on the cheap. Along with saving money on meals, budget-savvy students can also save big on a college education by attending inexpensive online colleges.

Breakfast

Get a good start to your day with these cheap-o breakfasts.

1. Hash browns: Hash browns are cheap and easy to make, and cheaper than a trip to IHOP.
2. Puff pastry chicken and bacon: You can make bacon and chicken in puff pastry using this recipe.
3. Microwave scrambled eggs: Make scrambled eggs in the microwave with this recipe.
4. Breakfast burritos: You can make these burritos ahead for a quick microwave breakfast.
5. Onion quiche: This quiche makes a delicious, incredibly cheap breakfast.
6. Omelet in a bag: Boil eggs and some handy ingredients for this simple, cheap omelet.
7. Frittata: Add eggs to cheese, vegetables, and herbs you have handy in your fridge to make a frittata.

Ramen

A college staple gets dressed up in these recipes.

1. Antipasto ramen salad: With ramen, pepperoni, black olives, onion, and Italian dressing, you’ll find yourself with a great ramen salad.
2. Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry Ramen: This dish makes a delicious stir fry from ramen.
3. Chinese style ramen with veggies: Make your ramen a little bit healthier with some vegetables added in.
4. Ramen noodle alfredo: Turn your ramen noodles Italian with this recipe.
5. Beef & Broccoli Ramen: Add some meat and veggies to your ramen to make this dish.
6. Spring ramen salad: Take a fresh approach to ramen with recipe.
7. Hamburger ramen: Ground beef with ramen makes for a great meal.
8. Chicken hollandaise ramen: Add chicken and hollandaise to your ramen for this meal.
9. Egg drop noodle soup: You’ll combine ramen, eggs, and flour to make this tasty soup.
10. Lo mein ramen: Follow this recipe for ramen lo mein style.
11. Creamy veggies and ramen: Add celery soup and vegetables to ramen, and you’ll have a great meal.
12. Pasta ramen salad: Use ramen as the base to make this delicious pasta salad.

Sandwiches

Use these recipes to step up your sandwiches.

1. Hot Dog Egg Sandwich: Get a good portion of protein and flavor from this sandwich.
2. Egg Salad Sandwich: Cook up some hard boiled eggs for a cheap, tasty sandwich that’s really versatile.
3. Monte Cristo Sandwich: This sandwich is a delicious hybrid of grilled ham, cheese, and french toast.
4. Grilled chicken and apple sandwich: This hot sandwich is healthy, affordable, and delicious.
5. Canned salmon sandwich: Add celery, horseradish, and swiss cheese for a delicious, healthy meal from a can.
6. Turkey, chutney and avocado grilled sandwich: This sandwich is an exotic, cheap treat.
7. Grilled Cheese Sandwich: The classic college staple, grilled cheese sandwiches pack a lot of flavor for very little cost.

One Pot

These simple recipes can be pulled off in one pot.

1. Creamy cauliflower soup: This vegetable soup is cheap, easy, and surprisingly tasty.
2. Cheap chili: Use chopped beef, tomatoes, and more for this cheap chili.
3. Butternut Squash Soup: Take advantage of cheap winter vegetables with this soup.
4. Slow cooker BBQ chicken: Combine cut up chicken with your favorite barbeque sauce for this recipe.
5. Crockpot lemon chicken: Get inexpensive cuts of chicken and make this lemony meal for lots of flavor without lots of money.
6. Minestrone soup: Eat this classic soup for a healthy, cheap meal.
7. Cheeseburger soup: This soup is hearty enough to be a meal.
8. Slightly Italian crockpot chicken recipe: With chicken, artichoke, onions, and spices, you’ll get an Italian chicken meal in a slow cooker.
9. Cranberry pot roast: Beef roast and cranberries offer a lot of flavor in this crockpot meal.
10. Crockpot potato soup: Make this soup from chicken broth and potatoes.
11. Corn, Bacon, and Potato Chowder: This hearty chowder is great for winter eating.
12. Chilled avocado soup: Check out this recipe for a healthy, refreshing treat.
13. Slow cooker pulled pork: Make pork shoulder in the crock pot using this recipe.
14. Middle East Chicken Soup: This ethnic chicken soup is a cheap, tasty, treat.
15. Bean soup: In this bean soup recipe, you’ll find lots of protein for just a little money.

Salads

Use these healthy recipes to make cheap, delicious salads.

1. Caesar salad: Combine romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, croutons, and dressing for a classic salad.
2. Simple spinach salad: In this tasty salad you’ll find sweet pears and spinach.
3. Bowtie Pasta Salad: Throw together some pasta, tomatoes, and other vegetables for this salad.
4. Cucumber salad: This salad is fresh, delicious, and cheap.
5. Caprese salad: This caprese salad is simple and delicious.
6. Chicken Caesar salad: Eat this recipe as a salad, or put it into a wrap for a healthy, cheap treat.
7. Simple green salad: Here you’ll find a simple, inexpensive salad with great flavor.
8. Pecan mandarin orange salad: Get a bright and sweet salad from this recipe.
9. Cucumber salad with sour cream: This salad is cheap and refreshing.
10. Salmon orzo salad: With salmon filets, or even canned salmon, you can put together this salad treat.

Casserole

You’ll find delicious casseroles in these recipes.

1. O’Brien Casserole: Use O’Brien potatoes, beans, lean meat, and some veggies for a great potato casserole.
2. Baked Tuna Chow Mein Microwave Casserole: Pop this tuna casserole in the microwave for a quick meal.
3. Easy cheap casserole: This casserole combines easy, affordable ingredients.
4. Penne Pasta Casserole: Make this tasty pasta casserole for $3 or less.
5. Meatloaf: ground beef combined with ketchup, onions, and more makes a great meal for less than a dollar per serving.
6. Four Bean Casserole: This casserole is popular at potlucks and with barbequed meals.
7. Tuna casserole: With canned tuna, you can make a healthy, delicious tuna casserole on the cheap.

Pizza & Pasta

Get your grains with these recipes.

1. Microwave Mexican pizza: Use tortillas, cheese, salsa, and sour cream for this pizza.
2. Bagel pizza: Use this recipe to make pizza on a bagel.
3. Spaghetti: Pick up multigrain pasta with tomato sauce and mushroom for a big meal without a big budget.
4. Feast of Pasta: Create this casserole with pasta, onions, and other simple ingredients.
5. Shrimp with ricotta sauce on pasta: Upgrade your pasta dish with this recipe.
6. Easy calzones: Use cheese, vegetables, and pepperoni in these easy calzones.
7. Olio e Aglio Pasta: This side dish combines angel hair with oil and garlic.
8. Pasta salad: Combine your favorite pasta with salad dressing, and olives, vegetables, or herbs you have handy.
9. Pasta and Ricotta Cheese: This pasta favorite is a crowd pleaser.

Entrees

These recipes offer affordable main dishes.

1. Baked potato: Often served as sides, a baked potato can be the main dish-just add lean meat, beans, or chili.
2. Mexican hot dogs: This twist on hot dogs is extra delicious.
3. Chili: With beef, tomatoes, and beans, you can make a delicious chili.
4. Tuna patties: Put tuna, egg, relish, crumbs, salad dressing, and other simple ingredients together to create yummy tuna patties.
5. Cheap beef stroganoff: This recipe offers a cheap version of beef stroganoff.
6. Vegetarian chili: Use soy protein, tomatoes, and beans for a protein and fiber packed chili without any meat.
7. Eggplant parmesan: Eggplant parmesan makes a cheap and delicious vegetarian meal.
8. Vegetarian sweet and sour tofu: If you’re looking for a great vegetarian meal on the cheap, check out this recipe.
9. Parmesan chicken: With breadcrumbs, parmesan, and chicken, you can make this very tasty main dish.
10. BBQ chicken: Slather chicken with barbeque sauce, pop it in the oven, and enjoy.
11. Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken: Make some delicious chicken in a slow cooker with this recipe.
12. Salmon patties: Use canned salmon, bread crumbs, and other simple ingredients for this healthy, cheap dish.
13. Meatballs and orzo: Make these easy meatballs instead of using store bought frozen ones.

Sides

Use these recipes to complement your entrees on the cheap.

1. Buttered baby carrots: Sweet, tender carrots make up this side dish.
2. Roasted asparagus: Follow this simple recipe for a healthy, cheap vegetable side.
3. Spicy mac: Make macaroni and cheese with Taco Bell hot sauce.
4. Garlic toast: Use this recipe for delicious garlic bread that will please any taste.
5. Microwave macaroni and cheese: Make your own homemade mac and cheese in the microwave.
6. Pesto stuffed cherry tomatoes: Pesto, ricotta, and tomatoes come together for this delicious side that’s great for potlucks.
7. Scalloped potatoes: These scalloped potatoes are easy and creamy.
8. Bean and rice salad: This salad is delicious and cheap.
9. Green beans amandine: With this recipe, you can omit almonds for even more money savings.
10. Onion scones: In these simple scones, you’ll find lots of flavor.
11. Potato croquettes: These croquettes are a great way to use your leftover mashed potatoes.
12. Twice-baked potatoes (microwave): Make this cheap potato classic in the microwave for easy cooking.
13. Broccoli and cauliflower salad: This salad is cheap and packed full of nutrients.

Desserts

Satisfy your sweet tooth with these affordable dessert recipes.

1. Chocolate chip cookies: Create cookies with chocolate chips, M&Ms, nuts, or even pretzels with this recipe.
2. 1 step brownies: Turn a chocolate box cake into simple, cheap brownies using this recipe.
3. Balsamic strawberries with marscapone cheese: A few delicious ingredients make for a tasty, cheap treat.
4. Cheap and quick cookies: This recipe will show you how to turn cake into cookies.
5. Lemonade pie: Simple ingredients go into this delicious, cheap pie.
6. Easy baked apples: Apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, butter, and raisins come together in this microwave recipe.
7. Super easy microwave peanut butter fudge: Only two simple ingredients to into this peanut butter fudge.

stanfordetc:

ohthekorean:

gogomrbrown:

https://openstaxcollege.org

FUCK CAPITALISM! This didn’t cost tax payers anything. You don’t need to be a governing body with a police force to do decent things.

stanfordetc freedomofscreech

THANK

study-well:

• Understand that studying is not the same as doing homework.
• Create a study plan.
• Making a timetable.
• Have a good study space.
• Manage your time.
• Guide to bullet journals.
• How to prioritise tasks
• A guide to different planners
• Apps for scheduling
  
• Take effective notes.
• Guide to note taking.
• Taking Notes that Work (article by Dustin Wax)
• Colour coding your notes
• Taking lecture notes visual (by strive-for-da-best)
• Getting the most from lectures
• An example of Cornell notes (by overmycoldcoffee)
  
• Read text before and after class.
• SQ3R Reading
• Study smart.
• Guide to studying with mindmaps
• Visual guide to mindmaps
• The Pomodoro technique
  
• Feynman Technique
  
• How to Hermione the Shit out of your studying (byhermionetheshitoutofstudy​)
• Things top students do (by study-studymore-studyhard​)
  
• Learning how to learn (by strive-for-da-best)
  
• Use test taking strategies.
• Maintain your studies.
• Manage your stress.
  
• Getting a good night’s sleep
• Stress relief techniques and ideas
  
• 23 Science Backed Ways to Reduce Stress
• 25 Destressing Techniques
  
• Failure anxiety
• Do nothing for 2 minutes
• Calm (meditation site)
  

emiello:

thejournalclub:

etherealsolitude:

A couple of days ago, I mentioned I was going to have another go at making a journal.  When I was looking around for some (cheap) ideas, I found a great Duct Tape Journal tutorial by Diana Trout. I own a book by her that I really like, so I knew the video was going to be useful.

I tried it out and the above is what I ended up with!  I need to find something thinner to hold it all together (it is currently a pullstring from an old hoodie and far too thick) but I really like it so far, and I like that I can add more pages if I want to.

I’m going to be traveling a lot in the next couple of weeks, so I will be taking it with me and testing it out :)

So cool!!!

I’m doing this rn! It’s not gonna be as creative and well decorated as this one but I’m doing it

human-cliches:

Paintings of oranges by Woodstock/New York based artist, Karen O'Neil