iPad for Students ✏️ note taking, best apps, tips & accessories

*includes ad* ~ Hello and welcome back 💗 In this iPad for students guide I’ll be talking about iPad note taking, digital planning, my favorite iPad apps, accessories and tips for students and how I take aesthetic digital notes. I also share my thoughts on the best iPad for students and some considerations if you're thinking about getting an iPad for school.
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Chapters
0:00 - Intro
0:17 - Digital note taking
2:03 - Digital planning
2:51 - Goodnotes 6
4:10 - iPad apps
5:49 - iPad tips
7:02 - iPad accessories
8:29 - Which iPad model?
9:23 - Should you get an iPad?
My digital planner shop
Student digital planner:
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Digital stickers:
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What I use for digital planning
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Apple Pencil 2:
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Goodnotes 6 app
Freebies
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My setup
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[@HappyDownloads]

Thanks for watching 💖Are you thinking about getting an iPad for school? Or if you already have one, do you think it's worth it?

[@jayantsgamingfield]

Yes

[@nareusha_GO]

I am plannimg to get it for art mainly

[@Aesthetic_session]

I already have the iPad air 5, but Goodnotes is not free! What do I do? (Help me I am a new Ipad user and I am a student) 😢

[@ArtingFromScratch]

@happydownloads new iPad user... I can't figure out how to download and view pdfs in iPad or goodnotes...and how to write on it

[@AbbasXone]

I soon become a dental student, Please share apps for dental students or college

[@natalie6117]

brb gonna go show this to my parents to convince them I need an iPad for school 😂😂 no but seriously this video is the best/ most convincing argument to buy an iPad that I’ve ever seen!! I’m very impressed with how detailed you are! Apple should hire you for their marketing team because you covered all the bases! Another great video! ❤

[@Miguel-Del]

I really recommend checking out the r/AppleSwap subreddit if you're open to purchasing a used iPad. I've bought and sold apple products from there before and I've never had a bad experience. You usually get a good price and the seller will include their accessories as a part of the sale. Be aware, if you're going to buy the iPad new, there will be a major refresh in the spring of 2024, so if you can wait that long then maybe consider waiting for the totally new models.

[@mairahernandez3216]

Yeah okay that's a nice idea but you should not be doing that

[@natalie6117]

@@mairahernandez3216 bro I literally already have an iPad and i am not in school-I’m 26 years old 😂 it’s not that deep, just a joke

[@vionamic]

i actually successfully did!!! i asked for an ipad 10 and used this video, really worked 😻‼️‼️

[@natalie6117]

@@vionamic no friggin way! Haha! That’s iconic. Good work! Glad it worked out for ya. Lol

[@themermaidjade]

You convinced me to buy an iPad Pro & pencil. I had this feeling I was splurging on something that was a bit of a waste of money but it has actually made me so much more productive. I use it more than both my iphone and my MacBook. I really appreciate your videos

[@HappyDownloads]

Thank you so much! Really glad to hear that❤

[@elkhansadig]

Same to me too! Saving money and time and buying more practical machines is important.

[@TexasPelican]

I have an iPad and love it. I am not really an Apple fan but the iPad is God's gift for staying organized and for learning complex subjects.

[@Bar_katzav]

How can someone be that arranged? It's on a whole new level😮

[@tobennaokoli4450]

I got an iPad for Christmas (literally watching this video on it right now) so this is very helpful as I’ll be using it for college.

[@baraahsinjab2968]

This video is very well summarized and highly informative. I shared this with my students, so thank you for making it!

[@AuroraButterflyx]

Love that I watched this video and this is the 1st year that I am not a student 😅. My favourite app for Samsung devices is Samsung notes and I love using my tablet throughout university

[@auraezahra]

i'm going to buy an ipad tomorrow (hopefully) for uni so this is really helpful. i bought one in 2020 but only used it for a month before it got stolen and FINALLY saved up enough to buy it now. As a med student, its so frustrating when i go through papers at the speed of light and end up filling multiple journals. i also tend to lose papers so having everything in one place is really convinient. i hope these features are available on ipad 7th gen

[@kaylamaze199]

I love each of your videos! Very informative and helpful ❤ I use your rainbow happydownloads realistic planner bundle as well as a few of your expansion packs and stickers packs! Just purchased your notebook bundle today and excited to start using it. I absolutely love your products! Only planners I use and need 🥰

[@Darkenergyy_]

Just bought my iPad lol I’m enjoying this so far also i really like the apple pen. It’s very light so it’s very convenient for school instead of a heavy laptop.

[@ashwin9351]

I have an I pad air 5 generation .... and i think she makes awesome notes , i get new ideas from her ....😊

[@mustardthecat2042]

I have an Ipad Air 5th generation because I got it in 2022 just to have, mostly for Procreate. Anyway, I just got accepted into college, and I plan on using it for class. I'm so excited. Oh, if you can afford it, I recommend the IPad Air. It's the best of both worlds (base or Pro). The lady at my local ATT shop was really honest with me when I got my Ipad, she didn't let me over spend just for extra features and a bigger screen. Features I know wouldn't have used anyway. (Ipad pro). I'm glad I went with the Air, plus they have cute colors, I got purple 💜

[@emdeers]

Congratulations on the sponsorship! 🎉 I love GoodNotes. I enjoy watching your videos to learn about GN features I didn’t know about.

[@HappyDownloads]

Thanks ! I'm glad you like watching my videos and you're finding them helpful 🥰

[@LuciaDuenasMartinez]

is it free? cuz in my Mac it cost money 😭

[@lia.editsssssz]

This actually helps me a lot when I need to take notes of things and keep stuff organized! tysm!!❤

[@HappyDownloads]

Thank you so much! Glad you found the video helpful! ❤

[@user-pf2gv2sw9p]

Broo we want free apps not subscription apps

[@nadinmohamedelsayedabbaskh8072]

Yah she just post any apps and most of theme are not free why 😮😮

[@SwaggyEvie]

Yeaa

[@themangastop]

Ur chossing wrong device go for Android

[@user-pf2gv2sw9p]

@@themangastop bro I don’t have android that’s why asking not stupid here

[@AvaHandponies]

Free don’t exit in todays world

[@iveenz]

Gosh at 4:49 when the pages got turned just like on a real book I freaked out, it's so satisfying 😭

[@iceseee]

This is so incredibly cute! I never knew you could do so much with just an iPad. Jeez thanks for the tips😊😊

[@HappyDownloads]

You're welcome 🥰

[@Ivysnamemeanseternity]

Ty so much this helped me for online classes I have not been getting good grades.. so taking notes rlly helped Ty so muchhhh

[@bobatea-lz5zw]

I really like the way u take ~aesthetic~ notes which helps u study without getting bored at all! And now, I definitely think of getting an ipad for school after watching this video😁

[@tigerbunniies]

I'm applying for graduate school and I was interested in getting an iPad and this video is SO helpful!! You gave so much information about useful apps and accessories while not hiding any problems students might face with their iPad choices, thank you for such an informative video !!

[@HappyDownloads]

Thank you for your kind message! Glad you found the video helpful! 🥰

[@toba802]

When you start school though don’t just get an iPad for the aesthetic or just for the sake of it. Wait a few months when get into graduate school and use handwritten notes first to see if that works for you, instead of spending money on something you might not even need. Also there are so many hidden costs behind an iPad, it’s not just the iPad and pencil, it’s the case, the screen protector, replacement tips for the Apple Pencil because paper like screen protectors wear down the apple tip, and so many more not to mention the upkeep of the iPad itself, and good notes 5, which in the uk at least is £8.99 a month. I don’t mean to scare you, just to be honest with you so you know what you’re getting into. If you end up not needing an iPad then it’ll be a huge waste of money for you, so don’t impulsively jump into it straight away, wait a bit and try out alternative, cheaper methods to see what actually works for you. Good luck making your choice!

[@samchau3476]

hi which model did you get? Edit: As a grad student, I'm unsure whether to get the iPad 9th Gen or the iPad air. I'm a stem student so it's mainly for study purposes. The 9th gen should be able to fulfill all my purposes. I just found the pencil charging aspect a bit weird compared to the apple pencil 2 for iPad air

[@tigerbunniies]

@@samchau3476 i haven’t gotten one yet! i’m still waiting for my grad application results LOL 😭 but since i’m going for a masters in comp.lit, ill probably get the ipad air because i like writing my notes and would benefit from having them digitally and being able to write on books digitally, but i don’t need the processing power of something like the pro

[@toba802]

@@samchau3476 have you just started school or have you been in grad school for a while?

[@gamergirlroshani8005]

Thanks a lot sissy ❤ I like your notes and your creativity 😊 keep it up 😊

[@meiiimaiii]

this makes me excited!! i am now waiting for my ipad air 5 to be delivered this week 🤩

[@TTPD_419]

This really provided a lot of info for me! Great vid and awesome handwriting!

[@HappyDownloads]

Thanks for watching 🥰

[@TTPD_419]

of course!!@@HappyDownloads

[@RealOscarMay]

As a student: these are some notes about using an iPad I love using the Magic Keyboard when I need to write an essay in word or test a piece of code in swift playgrounds, although it is not worth the price unless (like me) you can find one cheaper 2nd hand, a Bluetooth keyboard would do it for most people I agree that most people would be happy with the Base IPad, however I use an iPad Pro since I need the extra performance Scribble is really helpful as it converts my messy writing into readable text, which saves about an hour later trying to understand my bad writing I agree, an iPad is a must have for students :)

[@user-dj5hb1my5x]

Samsung tablets do that aswell

[@RealOscarMay]

@@user-dj5hb1my5x iPad is more polished than android

[@TotallyxMxdilynn]

@@user-dj5hb1my5xnot really, Samsung doesn’t really have amazing features. But I fully support Samsung it’s just a little different than Apple. But I love Samsung because it’s good. I love your recommendation though.

[@hardikgoel]

Please make a detailed video on features present in Ipad air 5 🙏 Btw, very nice content 💯

[@user-qb2th2de1b]

Hi I am a student and I love studying with my iPad can you please share your recommendations (free apps for studying) Btw your videos are so nice and aesthetic I love your channel ❤

[@that_one_pole17]

This will be definitely useful for me as I will be getting iPads from my school and I'm not an Apple user so this might help me

[@Avyr]

I got an iPad mostly because of your videos and it’s a whole new world in my tech life

[@CrystalloidA]

im not a student who needs an ipad but will definitely save this video for the future💫

[@Yue-ChanAndGojoSimp]

girl you slay everyday, love you sm

[@HappyDownloads]

Really glad you're enjoying my videos 🥰

[@Yue-ChanAndGojoSimp]

@@HappyDownloadsOMG I CANT BELIEVE IN MY EYES😭😭😭❤️❤️

[@akmalaarif]

the only person who uses the iPad for the most possible features it provides. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@harshaldivakara6029]

I have an iPad Air and I use it for school and they say it’s best you get an iPad and take notes with the Apple Pencil and more east to use than a regular pen or pencil and I study with my iPad for my exams and in books when you finish it your gonna have to buy another book but in the iPad you just need to create a new page and start writing but in some apps they have the microphone option which allows you to speak and it will write the things down whatever your saying. I rate the iPad 10/10😁

[@elioelq]

I actually have the iPad Air 5 2022 for now 1 year and I love it I thinks this is actually the best iPad to get you have the second gen of the apple pencil the Magic Keyboard is to available with a good processor anyways I love taking love with my iPad ! Your video is so useful tysm

[@IworkatLays]

:0 thank you for new tips!!

[@HappyDownloads]

Glad you liked the tips!

[@ilene2721]

Eu adoro seu trabalho ❤❤

[@xxijjjj]

💗💗💗✨My mother told me that she would buy me this iPad when I got a good grade

[@MeganBelton-ib8rf]

I would add BURGA cases on the iPad cause it makes it look even better. I have matching ones for my iPad, phone and MacBook and they look increadible.

[@user-zb8zn7mt6z]

Thank you for all your great videos. I have a problem with lifting objects/ images out of the background… I can only take the fotos with the background… are there any settings I have to make to accomplish this ? Thank you in advance ❤

[@madalenasilva5380]

Loved the vid so much. You should def do a study with me or journaling/planning on real time❤❤❤❤❤❤love you

[@HappyDownloads]

Glad you liked it and will try to do more real-time videos in future too 🥰

[@zaaf7389]

Thank you for uploading this video It is helpful

[@HappyDownloads]

You're very welcome!

[@Taylor-.S]

Im a student and i love your tutorials❤❤

[@HappyDownloads]

I'm really glad that you find my videos helpful 🥰

[@JulieB4444]

Great video, Rina 🎉 I have some new apps to check out…I love using Libby with the library card. I have upgraded to the iPad Pro couple years back that have the second generation Apple Pencil and I prefer it. The 2nd Gen Apple Pencil charges so fast…I wish I had that when I was studying, but I enjoy my iPad now with lots of your planners, journals, stickers and more. You are my favorite digital creator and all your products work so wonderfully With GoodNote : which is favorite note taking/planning/scanning app. 🎉

[@HappyDownloads]

Thank you so much! That means a lot to me ❤

[@sabboumusicc]

Amazing video advices and taste, thank you sooo much !!!! 😀

[@HappyDownloads]

Thank you so much! That means a lot to me ❤

[@rescuedcatsanddogsdiaryPH]

Very Nice videos. Thanks for sharing.

[@HappyDownloads]

You're very welcome! Glad you like the video 🥰

[@izfau]

Awesome video. Love your work. But how did you use the iPad as a second monitor?

[@angelodidiodiotiama745]

Beautiful 😍👍

[@Encyclopedia1E.v]

Acabó de encontrar este canal, el video es hermoso y informativo, me gusta este canal.

[@OgDj2024]

😮!! I’m getting this!

[@willest8480]

anyone else struggling with wrist/finger pain after using the apple pencil a lot? Feels so heavy and it eventually got so bad I've been forced to wear a wristbrace to let the tendons and wrist rest. Curious to hear your experiences.

[@malakhassan2029]

One of the best gadgets out there 🎉

[@AceBean__]

Hey, I have a question, how to store it(the tablet) when not using it for about 2 weeks or so?? And does it have any affect to it

[@zzzarkka]

Great video. I'm not in school but I want to enroll in school because of this lol.

[@hosseinjavid9133]

Wow...! you have great skill Nice👌

[@user-rv5ct2ku4c]

Do you thing you can make a video on how to make a digital planner please. I’m really looking forward to make one

[@Monica313_]

I finally got an iPad AFTER the fact that I graduated from my trade school. I really wish I would’ve had this back then instead of having tons of notebooks that I ended up losing or ended up throwing out. But definitely plan on going back to school soon and will be using my iPad. No more just using notebook/papers 😭

[@ElenaIwaniec]

Your my fav youtuber

[@WaNiNiNi94]

Hi. I love your videos. I'm considering to get an iPad for myself but are all the apps shown in your video compatible with iPad mini? Thanks in advanced!

[@likeastarinyourheart]

😮 I'm nervous 😅 a lot of things to learn about it.. Hi, I'm new to using the iPad . Thank you for sharing. Can you give me some ideas about the applications that I can use (good notes looking good 👍🏽) something else that I can have ? I want to take pictures and edit them. Thank you

[@flo4828]

C vraiment très bien fait

[@user-gc2fx3dy5b]

May I ask how when you write and there’s a lot of curves how do you make it straight automatically?

[@daisiaaa]

this video made me finally buy my ipad

[@user-bp4zf3gy4j]

Thank you very much this was very helpful by the way I am 6th grade ❤

[@sabamagic12]

are these tips available on ipad 9 th generation too?

[@aradhyasartscrafts5177]

Just got an ipad rlly useful tysmm❤

[@HappyDownloads]

Glad you found the video useful! ❤

[@burnpink6461]

I downloaded Goodnotes 6 for my regular digital planning but can't figure out many things. Please make a video for that purpose.

[@natnicha3461]

Which is better between a Samsung galaxy tab or ipad? Bc I feel like life span for a tab is around 4-5 y from research and iPad is 8+ y according to research but from experience it’ll get laggy just the same(?) and for tab you prob have to buy the Microsoft apps and notes? But iPad (may not function fully) but have free Microsoft apps and some note apps?

[@braxtonhowell780]

As you use goodnotes and put more pages on it and use it more, does it take up more storage on the iPad?

[@brooklyn-baby]

Good morning everyone

[@Mickeii617]

Can you make a version of this but for the Galaxy tabs?

[@pokimanifests]

Please make this content in Samsung Tab series too, i would love to see some tips about note taking on Penly App, thank you ❤❤

[@sakshii-wi7em]

Hey! Love you from INDIA ✨✨

[@sparklyandsad]

May I ask what fonts you use? I really like them 😊

[@dankmiatabro4713]

Would’ve been nice if you included what apps to download

[@victoriajoy.]

this video is great what do you use to edit your videos!!😍🥹

[@Kainx3r]

I am actually saving up for an Ipad air and an apple pencil for school. So this is really helpful!

[@HappyDownloads]

Thank you for watching! Glad you found the video helpful! ❤

[@Kainx3r]

@@HappyDownloads Thank YOU for making this video! I bought the Ipad Air now

[@GH0STvrs]

@@Kainx3r5 months late but congrats! I love mine. How about you?

[@starbutterfly828]

Hey, quick question; what are the names of the fonts you used for the head title and the subhead titles at the 0:42 mark?

[@xxhrean]

do you install the fonts that you want to use from ifont from settings?

[@lundy8034]

I love all your videos. Thank you for the freebies. What's the name of the calculator app that you use?

[@HappyDownloads]

You can search Calculator & Math Solver in the app store to find it ❤

[@EstefaniaCardona7612]

I have the IPad Air 5 and your channel has helped me so much ! Thank you!!

[@HappyDownloads]

You're very welcome 🥰

[@Pari_23]

Nice videos!

[@HappyDownloads]

Thanks!

[@user-tx1oy4id6b]

Going to apple store right now 😁.

[@Diestelblatt]

Woah I was early I started to watch it and finished it now it is good for me bc I got a new iPad For school and I wanna organize it in a other way then oämy old ipad

[@HappyDownloads]

Glad you liked the video and it was helpful for you!

[@VikingTorvi]

Hey Rina! I absolutely love your channel and products on Etsy. Would you be able to make a guide like this for people with Samsung tablets?

[@HappyDownloads]

Check out my full-length "What’s on my Samsung galaxy tab" video where I share my favorite apps and accessories 💗

[@hannahblackledge5888]

Goodnotes saving a lot of trees! 🌳 ❤ now if we could get stores who print unnecessary mile long receipts that go straight into the trash bin on board!

[@MZ-it1of]

Hii just wanna ask, are there any great apps for Annotating on a Textbook PDF for Ipads. All of our textbooks are in PDF ( im taking pre-med so there's a LOT of reading) . I'm planning to buy an ipad but I'd like one that can annotate pdf textbooks, like physically writing on the page itself, free highlighting, underlining, sign pdfs, and etc., also on pdf powerpoints. Thanks in adv😄😄😄

[@user-gd9kz4vu5q]

💖💖💖l love ipad❤❤❤❤❤

[@lilianalvarado2681]

Hi! What fonts do you use for your notes?

[@TreeofLife_kanal]

@happyDownloads what do you use now? Ipad pro or samsung galaxy s9plus

[@alikatness8144]

Can we get something like this for the Samsung tablet using penly?

[@leonor_ibh]

Great video!

[@HappyDownloads]

Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed the video ❤

[@randomboi2324]

I'm considering buying the 11 inch ipad pro but I don't know If I should buy the 12.9 inch pro instead. Is it worth the extra £350 switching from the 11 inch to 12.9 inch?

[@frostykitties2050]

I just graduated this summer and I would never made it through all those years of college without my ipad n iphone! I would beg my parents to get me one. But I am 59 so 😂 ps not my first degree. I wish I had one for those degrees would have been nice!

[@poojapatil6593]

Please provide link for those digital stickers

[@whosaiditwasmehuh]

Can you show more in detail how you enabled the voice receding which shows what you wrote ? 1:40

[@jmitsuha]

İ'm an Android use (galaxy tab s9+) and I downloaded penly so pls gimme more tips and student app pls luv ya❤

[@Lazyeidter7583]

Can you also do it for samsung tablet S6 plz I'm a big fan 🙏

[@manal3629]

i have 2016 ipad pro lol,will some of these tips apply/work on my ipad?

[@linlintay1025]

Hey happy download could you add the hourly daily page for the free planner?

[@amoon4642]

How to sync goodnotes between devices?