internet culture
What is a Hashtag?
A word with “#” used to tag or categorize content on social media.
Phone flashlight under a bottle
Put your phone flashlight under a plastic bottle of water to make a room lamp.
To travel ‘Light’?
Bring only the essentials and pack as little as possible.
Impulse buying
Buying something suddenly without planning or really needing it.
Color coding notes
Using different colors for different subjects or key ideas to organize notes.
What is a Filter?
A digital effect added to photos or videos to change their look.
Rolled clothes for packing
Roll your clothes instead of folding to save space in your bag.
Travel bucket list
A list of places you really want to visit during your holiday.
Financial priorities
Deciding which things are most important to spend money on.
Flashcards
Small cards with questions on one side and answers on the other for review.
What is an Algorithm?
A system that decides what content you see based on your activity.
Rice for wet phones
Put a wet phone in dry rice to absorb moisture.
Good Maps offline trick
Download maps before the trip so you can use them without internet.
Part time gig
A small job teenagers can do — tutoring, delivering food, helping at events.
Mind Maps
A diagram connecting ideas visually to help understand and remember them.
What is a DM message?
A personal message sent directly between users, not public.
Sticky notes keyboard clean
Use the sticky edge of a Post-it to remove dirt between keys.
Budget travels
Traveling cheaply — saving money on food, transport, and hotels.
Peer pressure spending
Spending money because friends do it, not because you want to.
Reward system
Giving yourself a small reward after completing a study session.
What is a Clickbait?
A title or thumbnail designed to make people click, often exaggerated.
Phone stand with glasses
Use the folded arms of your sunglasses to hold your phone upright.
Culture shock
Feeling surprised or confused by very different customs or behaviors in another country.
Tracking expenses
Writing down everything you spend to understand where your money goes.
Active recall
A diagram connecting ideas visually to help understand and remember them.
What is trolling?
Provoking or upsetting people online on purpose.
Toothpaste on phone screen cracks
Rub a little toothpaste on a scratched phone screen to make scratches less visible.
Off the beaten path
Going to less popular, less touristy places.
Smart discounts
Finding student discounts, seasonal sales, or promo codes.
Exam simulation
Timing yourself doing questions exactly like the real exam to practice.
What is a GIF?
A short, looping animated image used to show reactions or emotions.
Hoodie into a travel pillow
Fold or stuff a hoodie into its own hood to make a small travel pillow.
Eco-friendly travel
Traveling in ways that reduce harm to the environment (e.g., less waste, local transport).
Long term value
Choosing to buy something more expensive but better quality that lasts longer.
AI question generator
Asking AI to make quiz questions from notes to practice for exams.
What is a Thumbnail?
A small preview image that represents a video or post.
Quick phone speaker
Put your phone in a cup or bowl to make the sound louder.
Digital Nomad
Someone who works online while traveling or living in different countries.
Delayed purchase rule
If you want something small (snacks, accessories, online items), you wait 24 hours. If you still want it, buy it; if not, you saved money.
Using mnemonic devices
Tricks like acronyms or rhymes to help remember things.