75% of the time if something is paywalled, fucking around in developer mode looking for a link to the real thing or finding and deleting the content blocker works like a charm
also if ur lazy like me or just straight up cant figure out how to do this without deleting 90% of the page
which not only.. blocks popups. but also has this thing called “Remove Overlay” when u right click which works a good 99% of the time in my experience in getting rid of paywalls.
Quick note: this method should work on a lot of websites, but it does not work on Chegg. I know this because I’ve looked into it myself–turns out Chegg doesn’t actually have the answer on the webpage at all if you visit a page with an answer on it while not logged in. Instead, they load a stock “answer text blurred” image in its place. It’s not even an image of the actual answer, it’s the same blurred text image on every page. So yeah, Chegg is bullshit and I hate it. On another note, here’s a link to a subreddit where you can get unlocks for Chegg answers as well as other predatory “class/homework help” websites that leech money out of poor and desperate college students like CourseHero. https://www.reddit.com/r/CheggAnswers/
okay, so here in california precautionary measures against COVID-19 have become increasingly intense. most schools have closed and are preparing to make the transition to “distance learning” aka online classes. this is a big change for many of us – but don’t panic!
welcome to surviving online classes 101!
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✐ self discipline
this is more of a warning than a tip. working from home means you will have to exercise a lot more self discipline. it can be a little bit boring or lonely at times. you cannot count on motivation from others (professors, classmates, friends, etc.), so you will have to learn some self discipline.
✐create your own classroom
a good way to make the transition is to try and mimic the classroom setting as closely as possible. something that might be helpful is to set up a space designated for work. try to avoid the temptation to work in your bed or on the couch. that trains your brain to be alert in those places and makes it harder to relax/fall asleep. at least during online lectures, try and eliminate distractions that wouldn’t be present in a regular classroom (like tv or netflix playing in the background, or having your phone out)
✐dress for success!
dress in the way that makes you feel most productive. if you’re one of those people who usually rolls into class wearing sweats and still kills it, good for you! if you’re one of those people who needs to put on a full face of makeup to feel alive and ready for the day, do that! even at home!! i personally never wear makeup but if i try to be productive in pjs… disaster. i’ve also found that cute workout gear makes me feel badass while still being comfy.
✐create a schedule
now more than ever you need to figure out how to manage your time. you can use a planner, bujo, google calendar, the forest app, whatever. just make sure you keep track of things like
due dates and TIMES
exam dates
lecture times
hours spent studying
meals (pls eat 3 if possible)
water intake
sleep schedule
✐pack your bag like you usually would
i know this probably sounds so dumb, but when you’re done working clean up after yourself. pack everything up like you would at school, to sort of signal to your brain that academic time is over for now. and then unpack and set up when you’re ready to get to work again. this is just another way to trick your brain into that school mindset while you’re stuck at home.
✐don’t overwork yourself
break up your studying into chunks. being cooped up all day can make us feel like we’re wasting time, but be sure to schedule breaks and reward yourself after a solid study session. i’m a big fan of the pomodoro method, and it can be customized really easily to allow for more or less study/rest time.
✐maintain a healthy sleep schedule
now is the time to develop that healthy sleep schedule we all dream about. staring at a computer all day is exhausting and hard on the eyes and brain, so make sure to give them enough rest and time to recover each night. also, consider investing in glasses that block blue light, even if you don’t usually use glasses. this will keep our eyes young lol.
✐communicate with your teachers and classmates
most of us are making this transition to online learning together. any time you have questions, email your professor. reach out to your classmates at the beginning and exchange emails/phone numbers/social media so you can build a support system. if something goes wrong, screenshot it immediately and reach out to your professor. technology isn’t perfect, and mistakes can happen, just communicate them.
✐turn things in early
this is my biggest tip. when you are relying on online submissions for assignments and digital lectures, you always want to allow extra time to fix any errors you might encounter. your professor will also be much more willing to help you fix a problem two days before a deadline rather than two minutes before a deadline. eliminate that uncertainty by playing it safe with online submissions.
Due 9/15/15: The Westly Foundation is awarding cash prizes of $20,000 each to young innovators in California with creative solutions to community problems at home or around the world.
We are awarding cash prizes of $20,000 each to innovators under age 29 with creative solutions to community problems who live or attend school in California. Students from California who are attending school out of state are also eligible to apply.
We are looking for individuals who have worked on a scalable project that has been prototyped and, ideally, tested with the community-in-need. We’d like to begin communicating with potential applicants to guide them through the process, so your assistance is invaluable. Applications are due September 15, but we give priority review to those who apply by June 1.
Past winners have included both non-profit and for-profit entrepreneurs, who have crafted solutions across a range of disciplines, from distribution of surplus medicine, to providing alternatives to incarceration, to creating educational software for youth.
Please let me know if there’s any information or questions I can answer that would be helpful. Thank you very much.
You’re busy in school with projects and assignments, and it can be difficult to find the time and resources you need to provide you with the best college experience you can get–but that’s where we come in.
hello so i filmed this back in september but school is hard and i finally have time to edit this now that it’s winter break. long overdue. fall semester was a chaotic but great time. xx
So I was having a cathartic moment when I scream along to relatable songs in the shower (which I do when I’m on the verge of a mental breakdown) and I just found out that my roommate was in our room for 20 minutes listening and I did not know.
She said nothing about it and we’re moving on with our lives, so its fine
shoutout to all high school dropouts, students who didn’t get accepted into college, students who used to be on honor roll but became overwhelmed, students who study for hours but still fail tests, or student who don’t study at all due to depression/anxiety, you are all stars and I’m wishing y'all the best luck possible to get back on your feet
