It's that time of year again loves!!! 
I have some tips for you that have really helped me during these past 5 years as a college student. I hope to help and inspire ya'll to keep going! :) 


1. Make a plan 

• What are you studying first?
• What is the priority?
• What is the subject you have the most difficult time with?

2. Pick a place
One of the most important things is the SETTING you are in.
The best setting to be in is where the people around you are also working.
If I stay home and no one is working I am more relaxed and have no motivation to get things done.
However, when I pick an environment where other people are working I feeling capable of anything! My go to places are school, a library, or my fav spot of all COFFEE SHOPS!


 3. Pick a time 
Are you a morning person or a night owl? Pick the time that suits YOU best!
Don't study too past your bedtime either because pushing yourself late a night can make you to tired and you aren't really studying anymore... might as well be asleep :P


4. Discover your best learning style
We all learn differently. Get to know your best learning style, how do you feel more comfortable? Whatever it is your prefer study that way! 
Here are some different types of of studying techniques, 

• Visual learners prefer to learn by seeing. Try using different colors in your notes and draw diagrams to help represent key points. You can reference these during study time and because you were able to see them... you will find yourself have mini flashbacks of what you created to remember a certain something. 
• Auditory learners prefer to learn by listening. Try reading your notes aloud and discussing them with other people. You might like to record key points and play them back. Me and my friend would always find ways to study out loud we would make funny things up that rhymed with what we were learning and remember easier using that during our exams. 
• Tactile/kinesthetic learners prefer to learn by doing. Try using techniques like role-playing or building models to revise key points. Oh yes... they say if you really know something you can teach it. Study by teaching someone else what you know! 

5. Study EVERYDAY 
Studying a little at a time you will be continually reviewing information for your brain to grasp a hold of. This helps to keep you at ease so that you aren't cramming so much information all in one night.
My friends... I know we think we work better under pressure but um... we really don't sorry not sorry.
I use to think I did but it doesn't work that way for exams, sadly.
If you feel that there is not enough time... ask for hours off of work, cut back in those activities just for the mean time! The priority to to take care of you health all while prepping for your exams.



6. DO take breaks 
Yes... contradicts #4 a little but YOU have to take a break!
If you feel stressed, have a headache, or simply brain dead
close that journal, turn off that laptop, and go do something fun and exciting or
SLEEP! WE all need sleep lets be real! It's okay to take breaks every once in a while as long as we are using that time wisely.

7. Ask for help 
Don't be afraid to ask for help! Find a study group to work with preferably those who are motivated and know there stuff because ya know you don't wanna be in a study group where are you do is talk about parties and stuff... not productive at all :P
Find a tutor on campus, most campuses offer free tutors, or areas where you can get help from other students who are tutors in different subjects.
I am that person... always asking for help:) hahahaha


8. Don't forget to EAT!
OOOO EEEEMMMM GEEEE
ya'll real talk us college students forget to eat... we get so caught up in the moment we skip meals and by the time we know it we are in bed ready to sleep and feel empty inside and realize we went the entire day without eating.
Around that plan that you make... plan your meals! Make sure they are rich in protein so that your brain and body maintain healthy through this stressful process!


9. More in depth planning 
Set alarms- it's good to have alarms set for your daily plan.
Breaks, food, naps, material change, etc.
Make to do lists-There is so much more we have to get done other then studying. Make a daily to do list in the morning when you wake up everyday to have what you need to get done fresh in your mind. Make it a goal to check off what you have a accomplished to feel like a BOSS.
Set time limits- I know we wanna do so much... and then we get distracted with our phones and social media BUT NO! Set time limits if you are gonna study for 45min set that time limit where you are not gonna check social media nor your phone during that time period. Once you have completed this task feel free to treat your self with the latest music video on youtube by Ariana Grande who I lav so much!


10. STAY MOTIVATED! 
You are here for a reason right?
Wether you are studying to be a doctor, a teacher, engineer, nurse, business man/women, YOU have a purpose. Remind yourself of why you are doing this. What does this mean for your future?


I know it's hard loves... things don't get easier, we simply get better or worse at doing things and I say WE GET BETTER together!!!

Tip from one of my fav girls on INSTA Urechi "#1 tip for studying: eat well before you start, hydrate as often as you need and take short frequent breaks - bc the better you treat your mind and body, the better your brain treats you."

Thank you for that tip URECHI :D


I'd love to hear how you study! What are some study tips you recommend? 



PS. These are some of my grad PICS!!! December 16th is so so CLOSE!

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Hello loves! I love the holidays because on the weekends I can stay in my PAJAMAS all day :D It's the greatest thing in the world! I love baking, drinking hot chocolate in cute mugs, wearing Santa hats everywhere and it not being weird at all :P Oh, yeah I feel the spirit! Not to mention tree decorating, and movie watching!
I found the cutest pj's this Black Friday and I am obsessed with them! I love how cute and comfy they are not only that but I can wear my pajama top as a normal top for coffee or brunch :P put on a cute black coat with jeans and booties and call it an outfit :D

Hola hola :)
Keep up with my looks on the LIKEtoKNOW.it app! (Hip hip HOORRAAYY)
Some styles I wont have posted on my blog so if you wanna keep with with cute trends at an affordable price download the app and follow me :D

The way it works is that if you click the item on the app from my image and purchase a product I will in exchange make a little bit of commission... it's seriously so cool! For example if you buy a scarf from my image for $25 I will make about $1-$2 from that purchase & if you buy the scarf along with others things then I will also make a little bit of commission from that as well! (YAASSS GIRRLL)  It's a small business in the fashion world that is growing each and everyday and as a college student every dollar counts! Everyone you see on the app along with myself have to make $100 in sales in order to cash out the Dollaaa Billsss each and every time! So, next time you shop online or know of a friend or family member looking for deals to shop online send them to my blog post with my Shopping Links  or send them to the app where they can shop my images :D Ya know... support small business in the fashion journey of mine :P
If you have any questions feel free to comment below :)

Until then,

Happy Sunday & Happy Shopping


xoxo

Ann Taylor  - 50% off your purchase when you enter BLACKFRIDAY at checkout! 

Amazon Prime  - Hundreds of Black Friday deals in every department 

ASOS - Get 25% off your purchase using the code EPIC25  at checkout!

Bloomingdales  - Take $25 off every $200 you spend in items labeled Take $25 off.

Cuyana - such cute styles and clothes!

Dillards - Get an additional 50% off already reduced items at checkout!  (OMG YAY)!!!!

Express - 50% off everything + free shipping on any order

Forever 21 - Literally 30% off everything and get FREE shipping with the code BLKFRI30!

GAP - 50% off everything, no exclusions, with code BLKFRIDAY!

H&M - 30% off everything and free shipping with the code 3238!

J.CREW - Get 50% off your entire purchase at checkout using the code TGIF!

Kate Spade - 30% off everything with code GIVECHEER!

Kendra Scott - 20% off all purchases, 25% off orders of $100 +, 30% off orders of $200+

MAC Cosmetics - 25% off your entire order at checkout!

Macy's - Doorbusters + extra 20% off with code BLKFRI!

NY&CO - Up to 75% off everything!

NIKE - Get an extra 25% off select styles using the code THANKS at checkout!

NORDSTROM - Up to 60% off through Monday, November 26th

Old Navy - 50% off your entire purchase discount applied automatically at checkout!

Sephora Make Up  - $15 under Black Friday deals!

Tory Burch -Up to 60% off with the code THANKS





Container Store  - %25 off any single item - best way to stay organized :p

Wayfair  - Black Friday blowout up to 80% off

West Elm - The more you buy the more you save! Up to 30% off your purchase at check out!





Happy Shopping everyone! :)
May you be enjoying time with your loved ones no matter where you are,
Comment below what you have purchased for your self and others, I can't wait to read!

XOXO
BLACK FRIDAY WEEKEND IS HERE!

  With Thanksgiving approaching I can't help but think what in the world will I wear? Honestly, I am super into wearing my rust orange sweater for thanksgiving :D My sweater in my images look red but its actually orange :p Thinking of wearing it with either dark denim or white jeans whatever I feel I can eat more in! I am so excited to spend time with my loved ones and have a nice needed break! 
Grandma has been in and out of the hospital, praying to GOD she makes it another week, month, year so I can see her loving face more and more ♥

Can you believe this is south Texas? I can't! I love this big trees and seeing all the leaves fall down :) It reminds me that we do have a fall even if it takes a little longer for it to cool down here. 



These images were shot with my CANON, I used sports mode to get the best of the falling leaves. :)








Special thanks to my bff Lupita for capturing these for me!


Shop all my items on the Like to know it app :)
May you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving,
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Today was a pretty productive day! I went to a new coffee shop that I have been dying to go to for MONTHS! (Busy life, Ya know?) Also, I got to reunite with my bff that I also hadn't seen in such a long time! Besides getting work done we had a successful photoshoot day and I am so excited to show you all the photos. We had a blast driving around everywhere and putting our scarfs around the car to protect us from strangers seeing us change 100 times :p It was honestly such a blast I had missed hanging out with my girl!



Anyhow, here are some of my favs this fall! Hope you enjoy,

Outfit Details Linked
Cozy Beanie 
Cape
White long sleve
Earrings 
Brown boots