the single toughest lesson i learned in uni after so many years of bumbling through sg’s unforgiving education system is that effective studying is not bandwagoning some highly-raved study method and expecting the grades to just drop into your hands… (unfortunately…) but fortunately!!!!! studyi

1. you’re not losing out as an introvert don’t worry if you’re an introvert / too nervous / quiet on your first week, take this chance to bring out the skill that shines best: LISTENING + OBSERVING. there is strength in being an active listener. you can learn so much about your team/bosses just fr

cheeky try on haul #CottonOn #clotheshaul #shopping #tryonoutfits #buyorbye

judicious reading is a skill i wish someone taught me when I first entered uni because I was yawning endlessly on my intro to polsci readings…. took me 4 semesters to actually figure out what i was doing lols. this technique helped me get through 60 pages of readings per week for this one mod alone

art begets art. our brains are intrinsically artistic, if we let it. developing a writing style that is individually ours is a deliberate practice. it is intentionally carving out time to read pieces that scratch that itch in our brain. it is postured mimicry. to be clear, i am not advocati

• powder/cream blush! canmake cream cheek - 5/5 has a pretty pearly shine and is long-lasting. i don’t use setting spray and i’m a serial sweater (i sweat so much just by walking to the bus stop) but it stays on the whole day 4U2 flower blush - 3.5/5 mainly use this to set my cream/liquids bc

coffee + yummy cakes = recharge from citywalks 😝 as a coffee junkie i haaad to frolick in the coffee paradise of china these are what i’ve tried and recommend: Shanghai • 沪水焙煎室(淡水路店) - xintiandi (p.2) 4.75/5⭐️ cozy coffeeshop i found on dianping! super warm and inviting, vintage interior.

is this worth the money? depends on personal preference but queuing is universal so i can definitely say it’s only worth time and energy visiting with premier pass because the queues are insanely long for how short and chill the rides are (unless u don’t mind slow ride + long queue combo then this

• Amap/高德地图 (p.2) 5/5 ⭐️ super useful for navigation and really precise timings! tells you exactly when the train arrives and transit timing if you’re switching lines; overall a reliable and intuitive interface and i daresay it’s better than google maps so you won’t be missing out on much hahaha