studydudes:

hey guys!! I’m Rachel, and I run studydudes, a new study blog (also, I follow back from brosbeforedoes)!! I figured I’d make a masterpost with a bunch of resources I’ve learned about and started using! hope this helps!! :)

apps / software / websites / chrome extensions (all free!)

• FocusNow (app): basically you set a timer to increments of 25 minutes and while you’re focusing you grow a tree! and you grow a farm but if you use your phone while your tree is growing it’ll die
• My Study Life (app/website): an amazing site/app (it syncs across devices) that organizes your classes and exams and assignments it’s really helpful
• Microsoft Onenote (app/software): onenote syncs across devices and lets you type anywhere on the page! it has a bunch of different color fonts and highlighters, and it has ID sticker type things!! it’s also great for cornell notes. you can find a bit of a how-to here
• Evernote (website/app): I used to use evernote and it’s really great! you can use the website if you want, but there’s also a mobile app and a computer app, so you can access it offline! it also syncs across devices
• Quizlet (website/app): electronic flashcards!! these saved me in sophomore years honors English when I was expected to know 400+ vocab words :) it also syncs across devices!
• Coffitivity (website): recreates the “ambient sounds of a cafe to boost your creativity and help you work better”
• Lanes (chrome extension): lanes is incredible! it has a beautiful clock, a built in pomodoro timer, and a to do list! plus it opens automatically when you open a new tab which is awesome
• Website Blocker (chrome extension): I just got this (so I haven’t tested it out yet) but basically it blocks distracting sites!

organization / planners / journals

• organizing your study space
• inspiration for study spaces
• 10 types of planners
• planner inspiration
• bullet journals
• journal inspiration

studying / note-taking / exam prep

• study methods – visual – one // two // three // four
• study methods – text
• mind maps
• studying tips
• taking notes out of textbooks – one
• using post-its
• how to take visual/illustrated notes – one // two
• how to make the most of exam prep

types of learners and the best methods for each
which one are you? – quiz // types of learners

read/write

• lists (specifically bullet points!)
  
• class handouts
• read and reread textbooks
• handwritten notes (write & rewrite)
• turn diagrams & charts into words
• more info – one // two

visual

• mind maps (and other diagrams and charts)
• use color and pictures in your notes! (highlighters, colored pens, etc.)
• make outlines
• draw timelines and other illustrations
• flashcards
• watch videos
• more info – one // two

kinesthetic

• flashcards
• charts & diagrams
• pomodoro method
• use examples when taking notes
• more info – one // two

auditory

• flashcards (read them aloud!)
• study with others
• record and relisten to lectures
• ask questions during class! and sit where you can hear well
• watch videos
• listen to podcasts
• more info – one // two

other

• 15 ways to beat procrastination
• time management
• various organizational tips/methods
• various resources
• various tips
• various masterposts