My February 2019 Bullet Journal
February Bullet Journal
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Personal Statements
(or how to toot your own horn) In my junior year of high school, our English teacher read to the class one of her favorite personal statements ever written by a student. This was around the time we were all beginning to seriously focus on college applications and this essay served as a poster child [...]
Master Guide to Redlands California
I'd like to preface this by saying this is NOT a lifestyle or travel or food blog. BUT I have had a lot of friends move to my hometown in recent years, and I love to be able to give a comprehensive list of recommendations. SO, as follows is my humble opinion of cool things [...]
An honest account of failing a class in college
Facebook popped up a hilarious memory a couple of days ago. It was a status from my freshman year of college, right before my final. It read "Probably my hardest final of the quarter in two hours- 95% of my grade is the final and no curve. Ready to murder you calc 3B. Thanks for [...]
All Time Testing Day Mantras
Finals season! Its here! Or you've finished- good for you! Some of my most commonly asked questions this time of year include HOW much studying is enough? HOW do I know what's going to be on the final? WHAT do I need to get on the test to get an A?? Finals season in action!! [...]
My GRE tips!
You want to go to graduate school? Awesome! Good for you!! (Make sure to grab a grad school planner to stay organized) But if you live in the United States, the GRE will stand in the way of you and your higher education goals. Being completely honest here, its a load of crap that we [...]
How to make an engaging presentation
This last week I was able to do one of my favorite things in the world- give a 15-minute presentation to a large audience. For many people, public speaking is a source of dread. I know I was born different. I have always loved public speaking and have received high praise for my presentations, whether [...]
Chicago, I love ya (A practically free Chicago weekend guide)
Two months ago I was on the phone with one of my oldest best friends catching up about life. (Alix is one of those friends that you can not talk to for months and as soon as you're catching up it feels as though you never left. The best kind of friend.) She just started [...]
How to have an effective study session
"Without a vision, a people perish." This quote is carved into the outdoor amphitheater of my hometown, and somehow it has stuck with me for my life thus far. This mantra is now your new best friend for study sessions. I find as a tutor that there is no one size fits all solution or [...]
October Bullet Journaling
Hayo!! Looking like its going to be another amazing month. This last weekend Boulder decided to get cold out of nowhere and boy did I feel it. It is OFFICIALLY fall. Heres what I've got going on for the next month. Summary- lots of graduate school stuff and WORK. I should not have so many [...]
Dr Paige Hoel 