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[@omari9593]

I'm going to make a notion page on Ruby taking notes on notion lol.

[@RubyGranger8]

Love this haha!

[@piwoniakot1068]

Thanks to this video I started writing practice questions in Notion, and let me tell you, I see it helping. The toggle feature makes it easier to convince myself that "hey, you've only got a page of questions to go through" instead of feeling dread while looking at 5 pages of questions and answers.

[@RubyGranger8]

I relate with that so much haha! Out of sight out of mind 🙈

[@divyaganesh1585]

Notion has so many features , it seems very intimidating in the beginning

[@emmagohery]

This is the most deserving sponshorship I have ever seen! I have been watching you for YEARS, and know how much you love the Notion platform,. I just think it is so cool to see you now work with them - a real full circle moment! Congratulations Ruby!!

[@ephemeraldawn]

This will be so helpful! My notes are a mess and it's not even the end of the first semester yet, haha! And apparently I clicked on this 24 seconds after it was posted. I've never been that early to anything, haha! Thanks in advance for the video. I use Notion too so this is really well timed. :)

[@thesortinghat6771]

I was literally struggling with notion and then you uploaded thiss! Love your videos and thank you💕💕

[@sarahbinns682]

I’ve never used Notion as I mostly take physical notes in a book, but I’ve been looking for a digital note taking method and tossing up between OneNote and Notion- I think you may have convinced me Ruby!! Thank you, you’re great! 💞

[@EllaMitsch123]

I love motion so much! I am a theatre major and even though I have more hands on work than other degrees it helps me brainstorm ideas for performances and keeps my ideas in one spot so my lecturers and teachers can see my inner and out working to assess at the end of the semester! Love it Sm and your note taking strategy was super cool Ruby!

[@smilingeva]

Exactly! I'm a student of production design for film which is also pretty hands on, but notion is soo great for brainstorming, research and showing my ideas to other crew members!

[@ladydigital8229]

Ruby I just discovered Notion through you and omg...it is so beautiful! There is every possible option for organizing everything in life. Thank you so so much for making a tutorial video about it, it helped me a lot. Thank you!!!!

[@aqsaali2776]

Not Ruby posting this video while I’m trying to figure out how notion works and literally sort out my notes . Thank you 💕

[@jamesnoonan9302]

That is so wholesome how Ruby starts the video with a picture of her family. It’s nice she remembers where she came from while she’s off at uni.

[@UnstoppableDuckling]

I started using Notion after your recommendation from a previous video, and I cannot state it enough how helpful it has been.

[@silviafrassineti5214]

Listening to your enthusiasm about Notion made me feel like trying it myself, with your template I hope even I can use it. I am so bad on digital work. Thank you very much.

[@LeMarais88]

I was one of the people requesting this, thanks for going through Notion with us. I use it for personal tasks and love it 🥰

[@nefertitimontoya]

I would absolutely love a video about the content of your notes! I'm currently spending the day reading a dense philosophy book for tomorrow, and coming from less of a literature background, I haven't quite figured out what to look for in a text and what to highlight, and how to organize the hierarchy of those thoughts (especially since it's more of a network than a tree). Would love to hear your expert advice on this in the future if you like! My degree is many disciplines wrapped into one, so I often can't use the same system from course to course since there's so much variation, but your notion system is beautiful

[@sarahl1824]

Love NOTION and loved watching you walk through it. You are correct, it’s an amazing platform :) thanks Ruby!

[@JacquelineBeaulieu]

Ruby- thanks so much for sharing these Notion strategies! I agree- I am finding Notion is helping so much with my PhD. Templates for seminars, dissertation organization, reading notes, etc.

[@jazztzt]

Yes!! I’ve been waiting for this 😭 thank you ruby!

[@ChloeeEWright]

I’ve been using notion for just over a year because Ruby recommended it. It’s my go to for everything. I would be completely stuffed if it went down or everything disappeared. Luckily mine is attached to my email so I can log in on anything. Didn’t know I could get a premium version. I’m going to look into that now ! Thanks Ruby! My university year would be doomed without notion!

[@fredayao6406]

I was actually trying to find similar apps after watching your previous videos for entire afternoon... definitely love your sharing and it's surprising and so helpful!!

[@lucykunes]

Oh thanks Ruby! 😍 I was thinking about asking you about Notion, how to use it, some tips and tricks, and you basically read my mind! 😄

[@thatonegirl375]

I was watching one of your most recent videos about preparing for your new academic year for your Masters and you mentioned/used Notion, I wanted to badly to know how to use Notion. So when I saw this video, I was so excited! This video was so well done and you were very helpful! I'm also starting a Master's Program this year and I will definitely be using Notion! (Also, I enjoy watching your videos so much!!)

[@dominiquebolduc8844]

I am so thrilled! thank you for making this video and showing us! Love your content :))

[@Ali.walmsley]

I’ve been waiting for this one!!! Yayyyyy

[@eusou.lian.]

I love Notion! I actually convinced two of my friends to start using it too. And we find it really useful, especially since we can collaborate and share notes easier.

[@chiaralinnea4335]

i'd like to use it too but I wonder if it's a subscription like spotify is? I'm a bit hesitant about it being free, does that mean that ads will pop up etc? xx

[@elodiepollock7326]

even my organisation of my notes is pretty refined if I do say so myself ^^, I will always love to see how others organise their notes. because often I have some kind of takeaway for myself but mainly because it just really motivates me to study :)

[@agustinpanizza4507]

You convinced me to start using notion a few months ago, but I never committed because of the transition. I thought the start of college would be the perfect time. Now I literally cannot live without it… thanks I guess😅

[@notgrish]

This is an amazing video Ruby well done!♡ From all of us could you please do some more morning routines or dark academia tips! But for the time being we love your videos!!

[@ellie2285]

Thank you so so much for this Ruby!! I loved the video, and about your question at the end, if you're willing to talk about what you write down when you're taking notes as well at some point, it would really be appreciated! Take care!! 🌸

[@Ali.walmsley]

I absolutely love notion, after watching your previous video on notion I was inspired to try it out. It’s so well layer out and allows my work to be very organised!

[@RubyGranger8]

It's genuinely addictive 🙈

[@polapotter534]

Thank u so much for this, somehow I find you talking about notes very motivating :))

[@Mariacristina_Greco]

Thanks Ruby!! This video couldn't have come at a better time! I just started my philosophy degree at university and I’m making many attempts to find the best way to study. Could you record a video showing the updated version of your study method?

[@goodguy7416]

I love this!! I would love to see a video describing the things with which you find important enough to write down.

[@kcnkck]

Thank you so much. This helped a lot for my set up for the academic year!

[@tayleanruatha]

Really appreciate this video. A lot of Notion videos are based around the construction of the page, and the data entry. For myself, what I am looking for is an overview of the actual workflow irt. I can go back and watch a tutorial of a key skill/tool if and when I need that. Cheers

[@silver.shamrock4845]

This looks amazing, it might actually help save this semester of my Masters 😅😅

[@UniceLiu]

ive been wanting to make a notion for so long, it looks so aesthetic THANK YOU FOR THIS

[@marinecb83]

I would love to watch a video about note taking like really a look into how you write them etc, as you said at the end of the video :) This video was reallyy helpful!!! thank you

[@meanmuggin0384]

omg yes been waiting for this one

[@javierawg7236]

thank you so much for the templates!!!

[@agustinpanizza4507]

The expression you made when you said that unfortunately not everyone uses notion was so relatable… 8:20

[@lorelei2037]

Ruby, you are such an inspiration for motivating myself to study! I love the vibe of all of your videos so much

[@daisley236]

Hello, Ruby! I was waiting for this video for quite a while. Thank you for uploading it

[@DemetriPanici]

Notion got me through university. If it wasn’t for that app my grades and note taking would have been wayyyyy worse

[@KT-jh4ty]

This couldn't come in a better timing 😆I recently started using Notion because I noticed its cool design during your vlogs! I was actually binge-watching your videos to find how you were using it. I am very satisfied so far!

[@ChloeeeCreates]

Thank you for always being there for me, you are such a inspiration!🍁🍂🧡

[@chibuzoregbo4973]

it's about time notion sponsored you!

[@user-tg4xp3qz2d]

Much needed video ☺️

[@jamieraintree]

Yes, please, on what notes you take!

[@alexjeff4772]

Thank you so much! I'm starting sixth form in a few weeks and I've been looking for a note taking app for class (I've got a condition which means I can't write properly by hand) and this may be the one I end up using.

[@user-ze8fr9wq1t]

I was literally JUST looking for another notion vid from you omg, and specifically a template too

[@RubyGranger8]

Ahh I'm so glad I posted when I did haha!

[@kangaroo967]

Memento mori

[@N11GR]

Thank you Ruby you helped me!

[@daisy1602]

Thanks for posting this video!

[@PhaedraJournals]

💖thank you for always Inspiring me xxx

[@jannahlouissecanga2169]

Somehow you always post the right video at the right time. Thank you

[@SAhmed-eg7wt]

Thank you for sharing I'm retaking maths so this will really help my to get organized

[@blueskiesandclouds5596]

Gonna try Notion today 🥰

[@SoftTofu123]

they had some issues with server connection, which happens to any company from time to time. But with notion, if there any connection issue, you cant access to any of your notes. Do you ever get worried about?

[@anitawalter614]

Some other great options would be Text, and the rest are a bit different. They are designed for typing. So there's Google Docs, Microsoft Word, and the Apple version. But still, you can't exactly compare anything to Notion, it's literally life changing even though I'm only in Middle School :)

[@mhero2397]

Ruby 😍. Now we would love to see the way you use notion in your personal lifestyle 😄. Do you use it for planning meals?

[@raspberrypi3812]

Hello Ruby, could you please make a video where you explain Notion in more detail? I love all your videos.🥰

[@gickyvergo4597]

Guess I’m starting to take notes now

[@micaylabam2428]

Not Ruby inspiring us to be more academic. Lol. 🌻 I really loved the video. I really need help with how to take notes during lectures because I cannot seem to be able to take proper notes during lectures.

[@nishelchung5987]

Hi, Ruby! I know you probably won't read this, like it or reply to it but your videos are amazing!! I have been watching them for two years and I won't stop anytime soon. So if you are reading this, thank you!

[@kyla6064]

I love notion so much! Are you planning on doing a Study with me video again soon?

[@RubyGranger8]

Yes, I will do!

[@OmbraLaLupa]

Even if my university system in Italy is nothing like yours in England (they give us books to study on our own and 70% of the time they are not even on the exam... The lessons/laboratories aren't related to the books but they are considered like an extra "book"... If you don't follow the lessons you have another 1 or 2 book to study other than the normal books given... They rarely give us extra readings thank god and what on earth is a seminar??) this video was very useful and I'll use a few tips for my Notion! Thank you!

[@sarahkesselaar6248]

Would love to hear this to! :)

[@lenagrzesik5776]

i love your videos :)

[@poezjawszkole1491]

Thank You so much, could You kindly film using Kindle and making notes with iPad pen on a piece of literary text...? Also if You could tell about Your studies in general, details, written task, etc. Im highly interested in metod of poetry interpretation- any new recommended books... Have a mindfulness and creative week :)

[@sowmyaveera]

I have been waiting fall long for this

[@cutevintagefervour211]

Amazing video, Ruby. May I ask, what exactly did you mean in your notes by" Dickens was aware of genealogy of books"? Was it the one based on philosophical approach in literature? Could you possibly explain it more? I would be interested to know the source of it as well, because it caught my attention and I would like to research the matter further. Thank you so much in advance x

[@lucyx4941]

ive needed this video so bad as a first year aha

[@annas.7710]

An ode to Notion :)

[@freyafeenie6929]

love!

[@TimeBunny]

You know, I may have a shot at Notion and see if it helps with my novel I want to write.

[@clararyan2638]

Can you pls remind us what iPad paper like screen protector you recommended? 😊

[@PlanetImo]

How do you find that Mac Book pro for video editing? Does it go laggy at all? Cheers! x

[@pancakebellyache]

I'm gonna take some time to transfer all of my notes from this term (I started uni this year) to notion because I neeeeeed to organise better. I never understood notion as I thought it was too intricate but this video was really helpful :')

[@jyothijelsa8929]

Your videos are superb productive I love your videos

[@keremozdogru3984]

OH MY GOD THANK U

[@samhumphreys7202]

I have joint problems and so use a laptop for school. I normally just use word during school and copy them at home but I never feel they're as good as they could be

[@valerienartova]

it would be great if you did a full tour of your Notion)

[@eng.mohammed.maddymaddy27]

You have a fan from Egypt

[@ayshaabrar9140]

thank you for this!! Can we have a video on some of YOUR time management tips?😃

[@jojomarch]

I'm doing a science degree, so maybe it's different, but I'm a bit confused by how many critical readings/essays seem to be required on your degree, or English Lit degrees in general. We have to do a lot of critical analysis in our essays, and whilst we can make reference to critical analysis from other researchers, if we only did this we would get a low grade; we have to include our own critical analysis. Why does English Literature as a subject seem to rely on other critical analysis as opposed to students own original thoughts? Would be interested to hear your experience on this Ruby, or anyone else studying English Lit.

[@rosettagrey2851]

To be fair, critical essays (at least to this amount) are not required. Students are expected to learn about key notions and important stuff but they are also expected to think about the text and form a coherent opinion/point of view. I haven't known a single person who reads critical essasy before reading the actual books. Seems like it would tell you what to think before you can make up your mind about it yourself. Maybe Ruby does it to get better marks on her essasy, idk, but to me it seems a lot of busywork for no good reason. 🤷‍♀️

[@emmas7045]

In my experience original thoughts are the most important in English lit, backed up by critical reading. I'm taking an English lit course at the moment, and the tutor has emphasized that for our assignment they are interested in our thoughts and analysis. The more original the better. Secondary sources and quotes to be kept to a minimum. I'm not saying critical reading isn't important, but it's about using it to deepen understanding and support your own ideas and arguments about the text. I can't see why you'd need to read more than two or three secondary sources. The focus is the primary text.

[@tatyanawakefield8651]

I'm an English lit student too and have never heard of someone reading critical material until they have their own argument regarding the text established. What it looks like Ruby is doing is using the critical material to form an argument / understanding and then reading the text, then trying to pass off those thoughts as original. I don't know what it's like at Exeter but at most top universities they would be able to tell and would probably tear you to shreds over it, as it's lazy and unoriginal. I don't have any huge issues with her but she does give English lit a bad name due to how she's seemingly rewarded for taking shortcuts. You would never get away with this at Cambridge / Oxford / Durham etc. I'm kinda glad she didn't get in, as she would have crumbled in tutorials where they would grill her on her arguments.

[@smaugishvlog]

Original thought is THE most important thing at higher stages of Lit study. The whole point of a dissertation, for example, is to engage with original thoughts and demonstrate that you can form your own arguments and put across your own readings in a sustained, extended piece of work. I have a horrible feeling this is something Ruby will struggle immensely with. It should always be read primary texts, consider your own responses to what you have read, and THEN move onto secondary readings.

[@roman-cu1cw]

I studied social science but did take quite a few classes meant for English lit students because of my personal interest, and really you are not required to spend so much time reading secondary materials on bachelor level (unless you're writing your final thesis, I guess). As long as you are used to forming your own critical analysis and opinions while reading books, reading the original materials and digesting them well & listening to the lecture and utilising seminars will be enough to do well on essays and exams. Without these, tons of secondary critical readings won't do. Honestly this is why I like Ruby's contents but don't think she's particularly productive, because what she does is simply not productive. Despite all the busywork, the way she talks about the books she read (here, on goodreads, on her other social media, etc.) is so shallow and sometimes the result of downright misinterpretation. But I can easily see why it works for her younger fans who still haven't experienced uni themselves.

[@jody931]

It is quite unfortunate that lots of people don't have notion, hopefully it will soon become the new zoom!

[@hermitkatuki4567]

I love Ruby you

[@kajacapi8520]

Notion seems lovely... I'm just upset that the app isn't avalable for older phones. I use my phone much more than my pc including productivity stuff

[@S_i_a]

Ohmigod you’re such an ✨inspiration✨ ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@josephinelee0403]

Thank you very much 😍😍

[@omari9593]

Ahhh. This is the video I've been wanting for ages. :0

[@juliettevillarreal8092]

what apps do you use to take notes on your iPad? i’ve been looking for some good one for a while

[@sripradhaiyengar9980]

1 minute in! ❣️

[@hasrsal]

Congrats on your sponsorship

[@jenniferhiddy]

I started using Notion as a joke, but now I use it for everything.

[@RandallLeeReetz]

But what of annotations of text WITHIN Notion? Why do you want to work in one app (kendle) for reading and annotation, and another (Notion) for ????

[@lelelimette1199]

I have never been this fast

[@nigel5165]

Could you give us access to your timeline? I study English in Germany and it would help me A LOT!!!:)

[@Zarja7474]

Hi, I would like to join your discord but the link doesn't work. Could you please check it again? Thankss

[@CassieB64]

Bleak House is my favourite Dickens novel :)

[@CassieB64]

@@phoebewashington2709 I love Little Dorrit Too but Bleak House is still my favourite

[@RubyGranger8]

I've got about 10 chapters left and I'm really loving it! I wouldn't say it's my favourite, but I love that it's even more political than Dickens's earlier novels -- and especially how it looks at issues of public health x

[@RubyGranger8]

@@phoebewashington2709 As in, I think he's much more aware of his influence by the time he writes Bleak House. His journal Household Words is well established by the time this is being serialised, and he's a full-on celebrity by this point. I feel like Bleak House is an accumulation of his social criticism from earlier books. I mean, he's obviously super critical of the court, but also the absurdity of politics (Boodle, Coodle, Doodle etc.), wilful ignorance to poverty (Jo and Skimpole), poor sanitation (the Fog!!!), derelict housing (Tom-All-Alone's). The list goes on. All of his books deal with social issues ofc but I feel like it's more overt in this one. I'd be interested to hear if you agree? xx