EVERYTHING students need to know BEFORE first lecture: note taking, organising etc.

[@mshev100]

I love when professor post the lectures and slides prior. I print multiple slides per page and wrote my notes directly on it, or simply in the notes section of PowerPoint.

[@alicev1141]

Damnnn you're really saving my degree before I even start it 😍😍📚

[@abis4722]

I’m finding it so hard to adapt to studying again after 6 months of not doing anything coz of covid so thanks a lot. 😂

[@liorlimjiexin4232]

I always take notes by hand so less chance of getting distracted. Those would be written quite messily on my paper, but once at home, i write the actual notes on the slides and then the things on my paper i add in, because those are usually things that are not in the slides but are important stuff that the lecturer says. Also it is really helpful is to label all your slides eg for my school it its lecture and tutorial, and by week, so I’d write Week (the number) Lecture or Tutorial then write the module/subject. This way if I need to go back to refer to something I can find it easier.

[@floraguildford1268]

Omgggg this is so useful, I think lectures are initially SO intimidating and you panic that you can't write fast enough!! But this has made me more confident for the future xxx

[@ninamarysan1]

I think I've watched about 100 university videos in the past week... I'm so excited to start in September this year!

[@gloriakbby331]

Girl same

[@cloudgworl]

me too!! okay good to know i'm not the only one watching these vids so early

[@misk1160]

And how are you doing? For me I have a ton of time I think ? I'm in my first term of 10th grade, but I've done my researchs since now lol

[@rhi1574]

ah I can’t decide between handwritten or typed😂

[@Angelkaaya]

Rhi handwritten... I feel like you remember more when you write your notes.

[@nilleyi2231]

Buy an iPad with apple pencil and a cheap keyboard and you are good to go, I'm slow at writing my notes eventhough I love hand writing but with the apple pencil somehow I'm faster and it's very reliable. Plus with goodnotes app, even typing is made easier, I can work with slides from professors moving the objects to my desire and organizing everything the way I want it

[@jacquelynamcc]

I do a little of both. I usually study by re-writing my notes and/or the main focus points

[@emmakenyon1967]

Literally

[@ainhoa2378]

Samee

[@Chocolover5652]

📖I am so nervous, I am going back to school after 4 years :( 📚Lectures start next week!!!!

[@jocelynsmith4315]

i’ve been out of school for almost 10 years and i’m going back 😳 so nervous

[@syyymc]

@Hadeel Alkushtary maybe they decided to get a job instead

[@jazzgeary2339]

@Chocolover5652 I am in the same boat today. Hopefully, you are doing or have done well!!

[@iaramendes2763]

Me too I’m starting next week after 3 years break a bit nervous but I hope everything is going well

[@pamirapraise9193]

Thank you, Vee. I am in university again after being out of school for more than 30 years. I know right? Anyhoo, your video was very detailed and helpful. I will surely use the advice you gave. It was a lot, but it all made perfect sense. Thanks again and God bless!

[@nadinelevy9451]

24 years for me and I am so nervous but this video has me feeling so much more confident. Good luck as you continue your studies!

[@pamirapraise9193]

May God add a special blessing to all who are going through a similar transition in life.

[@pamirapraise9193]

Blessings to you my sister. You will be fine. The motivating factor for me is that I am doing what others don't have an opportunity to do. Also, the fact that you have taken this opportunity to invest in yourself is wisdom in and of itself. You are brave press on.No matter how you start, make it your business to finish strong. Love and Blessings to you, my Sister.@@nadinelevy9451

[@leonie.243]

I find it so cool and find you so inspiring for going to Uni after all these years, yet I judge myself for leaving sixth form 2 years ago and only now going this September. 😂😭

[@brytoon817]

📚Three weeks til freshers! Thank you so much for this, this is going straight in my revision/uni playlist

[@snuggies8037]

In class I use the laptop because I can type faster. When I am doing notes and work later, I hand write it. If I want my handwriting and thoughts legible, I need time to write it. The typing helps me get down what the professor is saying quicker. That way I don’t get behind or miss info.

[@yousifrawof7674]

📚 i remember the days when i put on your last minute essay videos in the background while writing my essays last minute too, those were good times lmao

[@14xx07]

Thank you for sharing so freely! I have benefited so much and been encouraged that you aren't talking all about the equipments (e.g. iPad) and more so on the process of learning! We simply need to read, think, improve and write. 📚

[@shazia6907]

You’re honestly so lovely, thank you so much for these tips !!! Will definitely use them - still debating on whether to write or type for lectures . I’m thinking I should type them and then when it comes to revision I can shorten them to flash cards etc

[@addiecowan995]

me in green: i dont understand any thing

[@nitro_doodles]

I am watching this on my mac so here is the word "book" - also my mind is now a LOT calmer about my reading list

[@theequeenbeast2746]

Yes it is definitely like a bed time story, reviewing before the lecture will help. 📚 👍🏾

[@natashacoia1071]

this video was so helpful!! 📕📖 i'm starting uni next week and i'm super excited. have a fab week vee

[@embea1880]

Your loveliness is bringing tears to my eyes. The way you talk about something soo intimidating with such kindness and enthusiasm. I envy any person who gets to learn from you in person. Hope you have had as good a two years as one can after all the covid business. Thankyou for this video.💐 came to 📖

[@amandakgatinext9836]

Hi, it's my first day at school after like two months , I'm excited to come back with better note taking skills . And things are different here in Botswana 💔as no technology is allowed in school so I gotta go with the pen n paper . Thanks Vee for all your teachings ,you've taken me far . And ....📒📒📓📔📑💞💯

[@raidence_]

the fact we have assigned seats in my school, it just breaks the front and back seating thing

[@GE-lh8eq]

How can you type so fast and organize everything in colours / paragraphs as the lecturer is talking ??

[@Honeyrita]

One thing that has helped me to is to voice record lectures while I’m typing my notes in class. That way if anything I missed out, I can go home and hear it again :) hope that helps! It saved me in many ways and I feel less anxious in class as I can look back at my recording for any missing information

[@GE-lh8eq]

Ra T thank you!

[@incihemmam3850]

@@Honeyrita how do you voice record? I'm not in uni yet but this topic really interested me so here i am prepping a year in advance 😂. Do you record it as a WhatsApp voice message and send it to yourself or do you download a recording app or something??

[@Honeyrita]

@@incihemmam3850 hi!! Do you use iPhone? Type voice memo!! And use it

[@incihemmam3850]

@@Honeyrita i use android but thanks cuz you made me realise my default app has it too!! thanks :)

[@aimiliap6098]

"book emoji" cant find emojis from my laptop....

[@aimiliap6098]

@@drveekativhu aw you are so sweet Vee!!!

[@amandakgatinext9836]

Hahahaha I'd do that too@Emily P

[@evenmwikiii]

this so helpful I’m 16 and I’m starting uni in September and I have no clue what to expect. I feel a lot better

[@roseyn7936]

Omg same situation but this yr

[@annaamariaa]

You're 16 and starting university???? Wow, how is that? Are you American? :)

[@eeshapopat4067]

@@annaamariaaAmericans don’t start college roughly 17-18

[@annaamariaa]

@@eeshapopat4067 yeah I just know that americans can skip grades and go to university early lol I don't really know what other countries do that though

[@ohitsme8444]

Thank you thank you thank you! I move in in three weeks and I’m buzzing 📚

[@Holly02141]

I’ll be starting uni in September so this was really helpful! 📚

[@rahmahmohamed1598]

Definitely going to use these tips!!!!!

[@peytonfaas9349]

📓i LOVE THIS VIDEO! It gave me so many good tips and I am saving this video for when collage starts for me on the 15th. I'm super excited and this made me so much more confident. Thank you for making the content

[@meanmememango4763]

📚 thanks. I'm doing a STEM subject but I think this video will be very useful regardless.

[@simibundela7660]

📔Great video, super helpful for first timers. Please keep em coming!

[@Isaqueenthing]

Its 2021 and this helped a lot. Freshers in few weeks🥳🥳

[@taraplant1668]

📖📚📖📚this made me feel so much more prepared and like I have a better understanding about how to prep for my first lecturesssss thank youuuuuuuuuu❣️❣️

[@kris-annablackellar110]

JUST SEEING THIS AND OMG JUST WHAT I NEEDED THX

[@user-wp3cs9im5i]

My first lecture was today and tbh I know full well I might fail this module lool

[@SAKURA-im5fu]

I love your smile ! Keep it girl , by the way your video was beautiful and really helpful thanks a lot

[@debolinasarkar573]

📚 Every time I learn new things from you.

[@jessiecold8091]

📚 the last time i was in a classroom was in my last year of high school (back in 2008 🤦‍♀). i totally forgot how to take notes lol thank you for posting this up. Tommorrow is my first Lecture and im super nervous and excited.

[@siannekimberley9565]

This was SO helpful! you should do a video on folder organisations too! thank you so much :)

[@kaleyhoppenworth3100]

This is such good advice! Your organization is very inspiring

[@laurenhazelk]

sooo needed !! thank u angel from above x

[@louisaj8925]

RE reading lists. You said you only had to read the most important stuff, but how do you decide which is most important or not? I've just seen my reading list for next year and it is as mentally overwhelming as it is financially overwhelming :')

[@981maggie]

📚 📚 You’re great!! I’m following you from a while now and I can tell you that you are really a great person both for the Uni you are in and for the faculty you chose (I’m Italian and I attended the classical Lyceum with subjects like Latin and Ancient Greek). Could you please give an advice about HOW to take notes during the lessons as the professors speaks so quick??? I tried to do some notes, very messy ones, but it was still impossible to write all the notes I would want about that particular lecture.... Do you record the lectures and re listen them in a second moment? Thank you!!❤️❤️

[@kimberlymashayamombe7890]

This was so useful omw! especially the advice of note taking

[@boushae6364]

This is so helpful. Going uni of birmingham next year. thank you xx

[@cloudgworl]

ME TOO!!! omg!! what are you studying? :)

[@boushae6364]

@@cloudgworl omg lool I’m doing mech engineering. You?

[@cloudgworl]

@@boushae6364 english and creative writing :)

[@notwithoutpizza4702]

Love you Vee x

[@th3lf772]

Going back to in person next semester… first actual lectures and now I’m nervous! Freshman year was all online

[@ensuingm.d.studyjunkiee8514]

If I may, getting a tablet that offers both keyboard and writing is the best of both worlds. I highly recommend getting your beautiful hands on a Galaxy Tab s7 or something close to it. But other than that great vid Ms. Vee and happy studying people of the Internet.

[@normapietri3332]

Loooove your eternal positive attitude & smile

[@Mariamox]

📖 i have my induction week this week hope it goes well. Thank you for your videos.

[@faitholateju6590]

THIS WAS VERY HELPFUL, HONESTLY THANK YOU!! I FEEL MORE CONFIDENT :)

[@sweettuecarrot5732]

📚 Going to be a freshman this September. Thanks for the advice. Im preparing for it

[@crystalgreen1443]

Thank you so much for video I’m starting college in 3 weeks

[@maipineapple8049]

📚 Thanks for this video Vee!

[@nikolajaworska3598]

This was honestly so helpful 😍

[@maowiahussein9832]

I have a question for people who type their notes. when you have to study or review them, do you review them from the laptop itself or do you print them?

[@arvx912]

I usually print them tbh, and then add extra notes if necessary. I literally cannot concentrate when I'm trying to read my notes from a laptop.

[@inksandbrushes7813]

Love this,thanks for saving my anxious ass🤧!! 📔📒📚

[@chantelroberts3149]

Thankyou this will help me so much!!

[@kittyscosylibrary]

📚📚 this was so helpful, thank you!

[@RuthEllis-kd7dw]

This is genius, even for my autism could understand.

[@RuthEllis-kd7dw]

I mean.😞📒📚📙📘📗

[@SadieWezlyn]

📚 I joined classes late and now I'm lost. Can't decide between paper and laptop 😅

[@hilmastones2177]

Very helpful! Thank you so much! 📚

[@joannbaretto1342]

I love your videos,they are so professional.

[@user-wp3cs9im5i]

What do you do after a lecture? Do you look at your notes?

[@michaelako3755]

What would you do if they don’t upload the lecture slides before the lecture but after instead? X

[@pandaseal1611]

Then review them after the lecter as a memory get more key points

[@ak-nc5mj]

📖😁 so helpful love you for this

[@analiacabello2011]

I feel so much more prepared for the start of uni this September. Thank you so much! New sub here😉

[@angieprm]

This was very helpful!! Thank u so much :D 📚

[@hanahshiham8887]

This was soo useful. Thanks!📚

[@darcypeters6136]

📚 thank you for the great advice !! ☺️☺️

[@hinatastrong]

📚 I love your videos!

[@zura3395]

This is really helpful! Thank you!

[@natalielaurenciakipuw1015]

📚 thank you Vee this is really helpful

[@jjgames8500]

Great video! 📖 📚

[@kierancorr2986]

📖😁 loved this!!

[@MagisterialVoyager]

This video and you are godsends. Thank you so much!

[@rihablouizan4845]

Life saving ♥️♥️📖📒📚

[@rebeccablakemore1201]

would you recommend writing your notes or typing out your notes

[@jamesappod9690]

I love this is really helpful to me

[@bananamilk6993]

when the teacher speaks how do u keep up with making notes in class and still listening

[@MizziProductions]

Just to add, most universities have an online platform that lecturers will use to upload course materials. You will be able to download slideshows and catch up later - or check beforehand. So, my advice is to pick up things that aren’t on the slides. I had one lecturer who read from a really long piece of paper in our lectures and none of that was on his slideshow.

[@avinmargani]

📚thx vee

[@isabellewinter4460]

📚📚📚 - don’t even know why I watched this (I’m in Year 12)! xx

[@sachn5536]

For google docs do you create a new doc for the class lecture every time or do keep them in the same document, just add notes??

[@hanguangjunpei]

I used to just add notes, but found if you make a new doc every lectures it's easier to quickly search the name of the lecture and review just that part instead of scrolling through like 4673839 words

[@preciousbello896]

How do you know where to find the lecture notes?

[@melanieabassah8756]

📚📚 great points

[@Mawayy12]

The problem is I am a slow writer both n Laptop and Hand.

[@teasee2210]

So so helpful 💛

[@mila9332]

im having my first lecture tommorow 😬😬

[@Kiki-oo3bw]

How was it??

[@Angelkaaya]

This was super helpful

[@notwithoutpizza4702]

Sooo helpful

[@samaalgatrani4438]

🖤 Very Helpful

[@preciousbello896]

How do you get the lecture notes?

[@hannah1444]

Really helpful thanks! 😉

[@nazaninmohamadlo1906]

📚📚book book emoji😉💟💛

[@sethcrockett9061]

I don’t even have a laptop lol

[@artsylph6233]

📖 📕 📚 thank youuuu🫀

[@arifathawer8262]

📚 📖

[@morgansimms408]

*insert book emoji* This video was super helpful

[@myahw8216]

Such helpful vids FR Vee

[@khaledabouelkhir7862]

📚❤️❤️❤️

[@Misaki_Millia]

❤❤❤