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Going Places

 As much as we're all feening for Summer, we still have a week of endless nights {not the good kind} curled up in our incredibly uncomfortable library chairs attempting to make it through the study session without ordering Jimmy Johns for the third day in a row or killing our friends for gossiping too much. We've all been here. I'm actually "here" right now.. "studying" for "Bio"..

Stay Away From Social Media:

Taking "study breaks" is the perfect way to give your brain a break, but once you start looking through your Instagram feed, you're probably not going to stop. This goes for Tumblr, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube as well. Follow a strict study schedule to keep you on track, taking 15 or 20 minute breaks every hour. This will keep you from becoming discouraged by the stack of books staring back at you!

Bring Snacks:

Nothing is worse than being "hangry" while you're in a long study sesh.. Or when it's midnight and no one is delivering anymore because it's a Tuesday {heard from a friend}! Always be prepared with healthy snacks that you can take on-the-go. A huge factor of the dreaded "Freshman-15" comes from ordering pizza late at night and not getting your full 8 hours of sleep {or even 5 for that matter}. 

My favorite healthy snacks include:

• Celery & Almond Butter
• Pita Chips & Hummus
• Peanut Butter & Banana Sandwiches
• Strawberries & Blueberries

Don't forget to bring some form of energy to keep you going! I prefer coffee with cream or organic Monster Energy Drinks!

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Draw Pictures:

As a Biology Major, I am faced with diagrams upon diagrams. Instead of simply looking them over and thinking you've learned something, recreate them! Using colors helps with memorization, and watching Youtube videos to further your understanding of the concept is HUGE. Nothing helps more than watching someone that isn't my professor explaining the class material. 

http://jon-snow-doesnt-know-much.tumblr.com/

Dress to Study:

My favorite thing in the world is feeling comfortable, but stylish at the same time. If you're uncomfortable, you're going to think about it the whole time and won't get anything done! My favorite thing to wear to the library is "vintage" looking crew necks, boyfriend jeans, and my converse. The look is trendy, but I feel comfy enough that I won't want to take a nap mid-session! The crew neck pictured is from a thrift store ($5.99), boyfriend jeans from Tilly's ($19.99), and I threw sea-salt spray in my hair before pulling half up!

Happy studying, kill those exams!! xo