From one Student to Another
KEEP IT 100
KEEP IT 100
FROM ONE STUDENT TO ANOTHER
Welcome to my blog!
I'm so happy that you're here!! But that means there’s a high chance you’re either:
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avoiding homework
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pretending to be productive
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or deep in a “I need to fix my life” phase at 11:47 PM
Honestly… same. But before you panic this is not one of those super serious, scary study blogs that makes you feel like you need to wake up at 5 AM, drink green juice, and suddenly become a completely different person.
No.We don’t do that here. This blog is for normal students. You know, the ones who:
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procrastinate and then panic
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make unrealistic schedules and never follow them
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say “I’ll start in 5 minutes” (we all know that’s a lie)
I’ll be sharing study methods (the ones that actually work, not just sound impressive), tips on how to focus, how to stress less, plan better, and somehow survive school.
Will we become perfect, super-organized, never-procrastinating students? Absolutely not.
But will we get things done and keep our sanity? …hopefully.
Either way - welcome. All there’s left to say is: buckle up! This is me trying to keep it 100, even when I clearly don’t have it all together :)
Hi!!
My name is Rebeka. I live in Estonia and study at the Secondary School of Science. I’m currently in 8th grade and study blog “Keep it 100” is my creative school project.
A bit about my past: I was a rhythmic gymnast for almost 11 years, but since the beginning of the 2025/26 season I've been focusing on padel and Pilates. Through my experience, I’ve learned how difficult it is to balance sports and school WHILE finding time to rest, enjoy your hobbies, and spend time with friends and family. It’s difficult - I KNOW!
There’s a saying in Estonian “Kes palju teeb, see palju jõuab”. It translates to: “Those who do a lot, achieve a lot.” That’s my current life motto, but to tell you the truth, I’m still trying to figure out how to do “a lot” without getting completely exhausted.
In my free time I love baking, travelling, listening to music and challenging myself with new things, because apparently relaxing normally is not my thing.
But why did I choose this as my creative work?
At first, I thought about doing some kind of craft project, but it didn’t really feel like me. During the summer when I visited the Stanford University (it was soooo cooool!!), I went to the gift shop and found a book about learning how to study. That’s when it clicked. From that moment on, I knew I wanted to do something related to studying.
Before deciding on my final project, I went through many ideas - my Notes app is literally full… and honestly, some of those ideas are really questionable. But this is the one I chose, and I'm actually pretty proud of it.
You’re going to find out more about me when you read my posts, but that’s it for now.
I hope you enjoy it!
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What does "keep it 100" mean?
It has two main meanings and both are really important for this blog.
First: it means being honest and real.
I don’t want this blog to only show the “perfect” side of studying. I want it to include everything - the productive days, the unmotivated days, and the small wins that usually go unnoticed. That’s also why my writing style is more informal and expressive… so yes, expect CAPS LOCK, “…” and probably way too many exclamation marks!!
Second: it means giving your best.
In a school context, “keeping it 100” can also mean aiming for 100%. Trying to do your best and improve. But that doesn’t mean being perfect. It means putting in effort, learning from mistakes, and continuing even when things don’t go the way you expected.
This blog is built somewhere between those two ideas:
being real, and still trying your best.
Scheme of study methods
Studying can be divided into three main categories: passive, active and study boosters. Each category includes different methods, but not all of them are equally effective.
For example, rereading or highlighting are both passive study methods. That means they can feel productive, but don’t always help you remember information in the long-term.
The most effective methods use active recall, where you force your brain to retrieve information. Some examples include blurting, flashcards, testing yourself, SQ3R and practice questions.
Then there are study boosters.
Study boosters are methods that don’t rely on active recall, but are still effective. They help you organize information, understand difficult concepts, and learn faster. These methods are powerful on their own, but they become even more beneficial when combined with active recall. That’s why I personally recommend using them with active recall, but it’s really yours to decide. Some examples of study boosters are mind mapping, spaced repetition, interleaving, and the Feynman technique.
The best way to study is not choosing just one method, but combining them - using active recall as your main strategy, and study boosters to support it. Study smarter, not harder.
Study tip of the week:
Progress over perfection
Contacts:
rebeka.hinno@real.edu.ee
Tallinn Secondary School of Science
Estonia pst 6
Tallinn 10148