Things Every Student Should Do: my best habits

[@flyerton1062]

She is the real life Hermione Granger! Her voice, her habits!

[@christinam935]

She’s great! But I really wonder how much Emma Watson or Hermoine influenced her mannerisms, voice etc.. not important but interesting 😁

[@Emily-yd2wd]

yeees

[@AsenathWaiteDerby]

if I remember correctly, Hermione ended up burned out for her habits

[@flyerton1062]

@@AsenathWaiteDerby I view Hermione as someone who was a hard-core perfectionist, but she does tone it down as the years go by. You can't expect anything else from staying with the golden trio afterall. She didn't burn up, she grew mature over the age, but still having the same ideals and goals. She was like a parent to the trio and ig that's it. Other than that, her being enamored with books, being productive and being responsible are some of the qualities I see in both her and Ruby!

[@buffaloben15golf88]

No wonder they have the same last name.

[@luarrow4065]

Taking a day off really makes THE difference for me - whilst I see other students around me being kind of "burnt out" towards the end of term (because they were constantly learning/never giving their minds a "real" break), I still feel energized & motivated to push through. At first I felt a bit guilty for taking a whole day off - because on social media etc etc you just see how everyone seems to constantly be working/studying. But as I still got the results I hoped for and still put in a lot of work, I wouldn't want to change back to "non-stop studying" :)

[@lilydelacour]

I think that’s a great advice. I found myself doing stuff for university every single day without noticing at first. At least the weekend should be off for everyone I think nowadays.

[@sejalb725]

How do you do this and what is your mindset?

[@reveuse7871]

@Anette Ahvonen what?

[@mazsola1037]

I'm definitely burnt out from doing too much work and studying constantly 😭 I'll keep this in mind!

[@lisaesthetic353]

guess who's taking a day off rn 😩🧘‍♂️☝

[@vanshikaatri4677]

*scribbling* ✒️ 0:20 Do your reading ahead of time 1:59 Take a day off 4:33 Academic Feedback 7:41 Make summaries (there are many sub points here) 12:30 Good routines

[@khadija1]

Thank you

[@lishkaneshiro631]

ty :D

[@easydiygirl6044]

Thanks 💜💜💜💜

[@doh234]

Bless you

[@sparklingrose303]

Make summaries: (every day or every week) 1. What is covered 2. What I found interesting 3. What I would like to research about

[@nivedithaprasad3349]

Ruby, we NEED that Notion template. It's so well organised imma cry

[@avery4635]

yes pleaseeee

[@TheUnabridgedMe]

Yes please on your notion templates. One of my biggest struggles is finding a logical and efficient way to keep my notes. As a result when it came to essay time I was a disorganised mess, I couldn’t find quotes, I could remember reading something that was relevant to my essay but couldn’t remember where I read it. It just wasn’t fun and my essay grades suffered. I clearly knew the content but struggled to articulate it. Your template and a walk through of HOW you organise your notion would be awesome. Thank you!!

[@hafsaryuzaki3295]

Was just thinking abt this

[@annina.s9560]

yes please!!!

[@user-gm3qi1gx5p]

agreed

[@cathfelton1955]

It's fascinating how different this is to doing a STEM subject! Keep up the good work ☺️

[@Meszabriella]

Yes! As much as I love this video, most of the advices are not exactly applicable to my studies either. :)

[@martinadeniseleonmacagno3035]

yeah, i was thinking that i can´t summarize a lecture in a paragraph (im studying biochemestry). Its not harder or easier, but its really different.

[@alva4384]

i would absolutely love to see a video of you going over in depth how you organise your notion pages and take notes for school! i'll be starting my first year of uni this fall and definitely need some tips on how to organise everything

[@AhmetKaan]

*“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending...”* *―C. S. Lewis* I may not know you personally, but I believe in you my friend! 🙏

[@-duaahameed1957]

I loved your words 🙏

[@annriya4566]

Sending love and happiness on your way 😘🤗

[@anelasadventures2764]

Thank you for posting these wonderful quotes all over the place. Absolutely love seeing these words of wisdom.

[@kathebeastt_17]

❤️

[@jessicapate1013]

I love your approach to "making work play". You are absolutely right that the little reminders about why your major is what it is are the BEST motivation!

[@anja8595]

Today's sponsor is fun because I am a professional programmer, and watch your videos for inspiration. As someone whose job involves sitting at a desk for focussed work, there are a high number of parallels between my work life and yours. I have not written an English essay in a while but The "note what interests you, and then pull your essay ideas from there" is...actually genius.

[@evin._.yildirim]

KISS KISS FALL IN LOVE. HEY. HEY. HEY. Sorry hehe

[@anja8595]

@@evin._.yildirim man, I spent a good 10 minutes thinking, "Wait, where was the OHHC reference in my comment?" before I got it XDDD I have used this pic for at least 7 years, and pretty much forgot its origin!

[@ari-in8ny]

your videos are always such a perfect combination of aesthetically pleasing and informative. I love that you mentioned taking a day off. sometimes with the "academia aesthetic" we get a bit carried away and it can lead to burn out and mental health issues. i hope you're doing well ! :)

[@miravdv39]

i really like the point you made about not just doing tasks because that’s what you see them as - tasks. i’m in the summer between year 12 and year 13 and i’m finding it so hard to get motivation to do work that in turn will help me greatly come september, and though it’s currently midnight i’ve just had a surge of motivation to get through my summer to-do list because the tasks are for the subjects that i chose and love to do, and for universities i’d love to go to, and i’m going to enjoy doing it once i get started!! (hope that all made sense) thank you ruby!!

[@shrutisharma6908]

This is so true that when I start reading a topic I automatically go in depth of it like it is a beautiful deep ocean and it's just feels so good at the end. But then I find myself so into it that u tend to forget other subjects! 😗 Lol

[@vaishnavi1720]

Everyone : ruby is soo productive Me : how the hell she's so pretty and her shooting skills is just awesome ❤️

[@yeti6601]

ikr

[@Helena-lw6kz]

Literally so excited for JetBrains. I want to double major in Psych and Comp Sci and I’ve wanted to learn coding earlier to make sure it was for me, but unfortunately I didn’t get into Kode with Klossy, so I’m happy I found something else for coding

[@stinenotchristine]

Hey Ruby, I always enjoy your videos and I just wanted to point out how nice it is to see people, especially other girls, showing interest in completely different things! It was just really refreshing to see someone studying literature (I think? Sorry if I'm wrong), but also interested in programming! I'm kind of the opposite, I study math and computer science, but I also love reading and learning about cultures and social issues etc. Thank you for that! :)

[@semariad_13]

I'm starting college this fall and this video was really helpful on how I can have a successful first year. I can only hope for the best!

[@paper_pirate]

prepping for next semester...can't wait to implement these tips!! love your videos, Ruby!

[@Rain-xn5qm]

It's been 3 months since my school started and it's just hard to understand all the things (because it's online) and be organized , But I started to follow all the advices and focus on my education from today onwards. I just want to say thank you for motivating me 💜

[@onimoney]

KZbin has lots of great videos for learning, if you don't understand a topic just watch a video on youtube. Sometimes you just need to hear something a few times to understand

[@Rain-xn5qm]

@@onimoney thnx , I would definitely do that

[@erika_in_progress]

Ruby I'm so inspired by how dedicated and grounded you are. When I was your age I was a complete mess! Finding your ideas and just general aura here really helpful and motivating as a 32 year old grad student.

[@jacquelinekipping7542]

This was so helpful for me! I definitely did not reach my full potential this year. The pandemic and personal issues really made studying more difficult this year but I'm planning on making a fresh start in September!

[@pepaokurka3892]

I've gotta say, I never expected a JetBrains sponsorship on your channel. That's so cool!😄

[@lara_Penzel]

Never ever did a „reading“, never got Feedback on Examens, never had to make a Summary. Welcome to medical school. xD ;)

[@mahijoshi4476]

🤣

[@bellablack8308]

same and never startet learning early enough

[@khadijahzzx4736]

i feel like making summaries might be really helpful w medical school as well, wouldn't it?

[@lara_Penzel]

@@khadijahzzx4736 wouldn’t call it summarises more like taking good notes and a ton of flash cards. If you know Holly Gabrielle a bit like she does/ did :)

[@khadijahzzx4736]

@@lara_Penzel well that makes sense too lol. the matter in the field of medicine is just soo much that even if you try making summaries, you'll just end up w somewhat shortened notes that's all lmao

[@eszter_feher]

Ruby, your voice is truly relaxing! ✨

[@ishikawayayoi]

Ruby I've graduated and working now but your advice still applies! I'm aiming to be more organized for the remainder of 2021 and your vids have helped me a lot in this journey 🥰 thank u!

[@nicoleecheverria7457]

Please do an updated Notion tour , you inspire me so much

[@riann_aa]

i did awful this school yr but still made it with honors! im aiming for higher with more effort so ill be proud of myself hehe love u

[@moongonemadmode1067]

woahh congrats!

[@riann_aa]

@@moongonemadmode1067 thank u!!

[@loganhan8363]

Me too, best luck

[@Richard.HistoryLit]

yeah, same.

[@stefania5099]

Please do a Notion academic tour and how you take notes and organize them!! It'd be very helpful :)

[@jf1dno467gdsxjtdzjk5]

i think it's the first video of this kind I've ever watched where the tips were ACTUALLY useful, practical and realistic. SHows that you know what you're doing. I'm very happy that I've found your channel

[@Rinzler.14]

I wish i would have seen this when i was at university. Also your so kind to share your tips miss Ruby. Btw for others I think the app she uses is called notion.

[@karliegrace9211]

Thank you so much for sharing about the importance of taking some time away from academic work Ruby! It is something that myself and I'm sure many others needed to hear! :)

[@ringodax12]

Very good tips! I would say from my perspective as a second year grad student doing a humanities degree that is essay and not test based in America that instead of reading ahead my tip would be DONT DO ALL THE READINGS. At the start of each week I look over all the readings I have for each class and pick 1-2 that I will not be doing for each class. This could be because they fall outside my area of interest , or are too dense that there would be diminishing marginal returns on reading them. Then I'm left with 4-5 readings I'm really interested in and will use in class. This way I can focus on doing a better job reading the ones I know I'll use in class or in my essays. The reading list of hundreds of pages a week can be super overwhelming and it's nice to have permission to skip a few in favor of a close read.

[@chusteins]

I was actually hoping you would post a study with me or study tips video, and here we are :) So excited for this one!

[@ChloeeeCreates]

I honestly I don’t know what I would do without you ❤️

[@ДаринаКисленко-к9ф]

Thank you so much! You help me every time I lose motivation. It reminds me why I love studying!

[@martasgreatlibrary]

gonna takes notes of notes since starting next academic year i'll be doing two degrees at the same time and i know i'll need these tips!! 💗

[@LilialiasLiza]

heyy! I also do 2 degrees at the same time! It's crazy but so interesting! And Ruby's tips will help me more for next year!

[@Gigi_64ku]

heey, I'll be starting my third year of doing 2 degrees at the same time this year and you got this dw!! If you organize yourself, it'll be like doing 1 degree and it's completely worth it! Good Luck!! (and please don't overwork yourself and take your time to adjust and get used to it, it's okay to struggle at first)

[@martasgreatlibrary]

@@Gigi_64ku ahhh thank youuu ❤️❤️ what are you studying?

[@citigirlmichebudgets3357]

When I was in college and even in grad school, we did not know what the readings were until we got the syllabus. And I didn't have the money to be pre-buying my textbooks. In my last grad program, I got really angry and frustrated with professors who did not alert us in advance that we would have to read and write commentary on a book or chapter until the 1st week of class. They expected us to pay full price for the book or get overnight delivery. I complained a lot. Bc if I knew a month in advance, I could buy the book used off Amazon and wait for it to ship regular or media mail. I guess American professors are oblivious. I complained a lot about this, and I hope some of them paid attention.

[@TheBoggs576]

I can't wait for school! Quarantine has made me realize how much school is needed so were not bored all day, reat video Ruby!

[@TheBoggs576]

Great*

[@kaelly6642]

I love her voice, it's so soft so it's not disturbing but loud enough so that I don't have to turn up my volume to hear her :0

[@elizabethtan7438]

Hi Ruby just wondering if you're going to make a video about digital and physical notetaking. Great video by the way. It's useful for helping me transition into university.

[@tayragarcia1291]

Hi Ruby! I really enjoyed this video. I found it useful and informative. In the future, could you please make a video on how to effectively complete university readings? - such as how much of it is useful, how to extract useful information for assignments or exams etc. I struggle with readings a lot as well as keeping up with them so I could definitely benefit from some advice! Thank you X

[@EllyChang]

I’ve recently been reading ‘atomic habits’ and it’s such a good read! I’ve realized that you really can’t blame yourself for not doing the things you find difficult but rather make an environment or a routine to make it into a habit! Thanks for sharing ruby! I should think of doing a content like this too 🥰💪🏻

[@gls3578]

The videos you sit down and talk to us are my favorites ❤️

[@DeadMemories5354]

Thanks Ruby, from a couple of weeks I was stuck in a rut and this helped me a lot!!

[@DP-yw4vk]

Could you do a video on your career goals/ plan? What you intend to do after graduation and how you're preparing for it now? It would help a lot of students who are nearing the end of their own degrees and looking to start work in the real world!

[@smallfrogscorner9983]

Off topic but that pink top looks sooo good on you! Ps- Ruby PLEASEE do a video on how you write letters??

[@fantasticbeast2891]

Ruby you are such an amazing person. I really like your modest dressing and especially your study tips ❤

[@Fatima-vw2rn]

Exactly, Fatima

[@angelajane3679]

I'm so grateful I found your channel, Ruby!❤️❤️

[@ka_ina7453]

It would be great if you would tell us more about how you organize your learning notes. I know something now because you told us few pieces of information in this video but I see that you have a very "advanced", expanded way of organizing it :) I have this problem that I am really bad at organizing my notes from learning - from reading informative books and from courses :)

[@juliez7477]

I'm going into high school and this information was really useful. Can you also do a video on your notion templates?

[@zaasaa_art]

Ruby is the only KZbinr that I watch her videos no matter what the content is! Ruby, thank you for being on internet!! 💚💫

[@SamElle]

Yes to breaking up your week/ giving yourself a break!!! I found that I am more efficient if I give myself time to relax

[@parmidaasadi6157]

You're genuinely someone I look forward to seeing. Lots of love from Iran for you my darling Ruby. ❤

[@ccccc6034]

thank you ruby, I am your fans from Taiwan. I change my life since I watched your videos, and u encouraged me so much, u r my fav utuber

[@wbenglishtuition]

As a student of Literature this 'extra reading' is so relatable. I'm now kind of frustrated with these extra critical readings.💔😢

[@kazukazu2713]

I will do this,, for sure not immediately but definitely 🥰🥰

[@suerahari8391]

Great advice Ruby. However, I think it is difficult to have enough sleep and it really depends on your major. If you are majoring in Computer Science for example, it is impossible to get all the work done if you sleep more than 6 hours.

[@mar-te3cx]

Ruby I needed this I appreciate this soo much! I'm super excited for you're back to school videos that you upload yearly :)

[@mabuixa]

The way you plan your weeks, days and activities doesn't really work for me, it triggers strong OCD symptoms and trust me, it is hell. Going to therapy has helped me a lot and it made me realize I can't follow your advice bc my brain doesn't thrive that way (I found other useful techniques). BUT I admire you a lot! You work so hard! And you don't hesitate to share your organization techniques w/ others, that's just so admirable and such a thoughtful action. I don't know, I'm just a big fan of your content, even if it doesn't always apply to me. It encourages me not only to do better, but to be better.

[@onimoney]

Maybe don't put times, just dates. So it's more of "I need to do A B and C, today just not in that order". Or change the way your write it down, maybe lists aren't good but sticky notes are... just ideas

[@mabuixa]

@@onimoney Yes, that's one of the techniques I use. However, sticky notes don't work for me cause I can't stand my room being cluttered. Time stresses me out, so I tend to think of my daily responsibilities/activities as flexible stuff (unless they're external, that's still hard for me to deal with). Cause time isn't flexible at all, unfortunately. Thank you!!! I hope you're having a nice day♡

[@auke6454]

@@mabuixa What has helped me is making a weekly to do list, but without times and dates! That way I´m not tied to a certain hour and date

[@mabuixa]

@@auke6454 Yep, that does work for me, it's still hard to stick to it but it's a good method. I find it hard to decide what's a priority tho... :(

[@navidtavakoli5887]

Study related videos are great. Thank you.

[@felicia9353]

Ruby, you sponsorship could have not come at a better moment! I’m absolutely elated to try our JetBrains! I’ve had the same mindset as you, where I’m curious about coding but I’m too overwhelmed to begin! As always your videos are brilliant and I’ll continue to look forward to your uploads 💕

[@Manya_twr]

This video was much needed....thank you Ruby ❤❤

[@fairy5871]

this is amazing ,thanks for sharing. loved a lot my fairy granger

[@alyssabird720]

I'm about to take a 7 hour excel class this morning... I need this video lol

[@christinam935]

Omg! That’s so long! What course are you taking?

[@alyssabird720]

@@christinam935 its called Pryor Learning seminars. I did a 7 hour one yesterday too. I'm doing it for my job LOL

[@flomorris4656]

When are you going to upload your room transformation because I have been waiting for an alarming amount of time now and I really need to transform my room and I need YOUR help.

[@etoilesinde]

ahhh wish I had watched this video two years ago when I first started uni! about to start my 3rd year, lets' see how I can apply these now!!

[@manyatachaturvedi1886]

Hey Ruby I want you to know that you play a really important part in my life, you're the one who got me into books and introduced me to a completely different side. I love youuuu💕

[@StergianiTopalidou]

With school being just around the corner this was something much, much needed. Thank you a lot Ruby! You are such an inspiration to me!! Hope you are having a great day! ❤️

[@lisaesthetic353]

can you make a video on model united nations, youth parliaments, model supreme courts and debates in general?

[@franziska6222]

I think this is one of the most useful videos I have seen on KZbin so far :)

[@hammyisthebestbird34]

Yay! You posted a new video! I am have been having some difficulty in school and this can help me be better for the next year!

[@Livvyellisor]

these videos are so nice and pleasant... cannot wait to watch!

[@Zewnep]

It's like we aren't similar age that she is waaay older than me and have more life experience so I am listening everything she says very carefully considering

[@nisatjerintithi680]

Hey Ruby! I'm from Bangladesh. I just love your videos about productivity and studies. They always keep me motivated. Thank you for making such amazing content and best of luck💙💙

[@jadelauren2269]

I'm not a student now but have been here since I was so still supporting the channel 💗

[@Fatima-vw2rn]

Omg thank you so much Ruby!! yesterday I was thinking of you and today you posted! Also I needed this because it's exam season going on and I am not able to prepare well Thank you so so much

[@introvertedislander7643]

Yes, summaries! It helps so much with information retention. =)

[@Richard.HistoryLit]

'The Athenaeum's otherwise positive review raised the question of whether "it may be kind or wise or right to make fiction the vehicle for a plain, matter of fact exposition of social evils".' This is very interesting. Very interesting.

[@brihapuripiano5398]

Thank you Ruby! These will help a student(like me)

[@deannatwedt7774]

Thank you so much for this advice! I'm starting college for the first time this fall and am a little worried about how things will go.

[@MakaylaMacGregor]

Even though it's July, seeing this video is making me so excited for the start of school 🥰 these are such inspiring tips, thank you so much for making this!! 💕

[@dr.suezettealoysiaandcarla1664]

Beautiful Tips! We agree also 👍🏾

[@Salma-cq9mz]

Thank you Ruby I needed this 💚🌺 and you are as always wonderful 🌿

[@carlaz.r962]

Hey Ruby, are you launching a planner for 2022? Loved the video!

[@sacdaabdurhman]

Determine your priorities and focus on them. Loved the video

[@Fatima-sv5ym]

Ruby I wanted to ask you this question .. what do think best for studying an ipad or a laptop ? Or both of them ?

[@ruhani8341]

Both can be useful

[@larissaprates1384]

I sort of wanna redo college now doing all that. HOWEVER I really have no mental health left to redo it because I didn’t do it this way hahahaha listen to ruby kids

[@onimoney]

I know right 😂😂

[@Moniaar_]

This is a very lovely video, it made me happy and i can't wait for the next semester to start to apply these tips♡

[@emielou]

Hey Ruby. I'm loving your videos. I was wondering have you ever done a video on critical reading and how you do this? :)

[@reallycool5925]

the light was really lovely in this video :) thank you so much for making such beautiful videos for us 🥰

[@mariamahmed9472]

ruby says in her back to school essentials video that she loves a watch, me: can not unsee the watch and looks for it in every clip.

[@NG-ui2wf]

I absolutely love your channel!! :)

[@carminamusic6148]

ruby you got me through online learning

[@lilystewart9376]

Love it!❤ Thank you 🙏 The link to the yearly planner isn’t working FYI

[@shiela.7927]

I already graduated and is working already but whenever I watch your videos I wanna redo college 😅😂 there are just some things that I regret not doing when I was studying 😂

[@vanshikaatri4677]

Look at that smile on the thumbnail. Ruby you really are soo amazing and will be my inspiration forever. Love, from India

[@thegirlnamedashmita1969]

I am also from India. Where are you in India?

[@vanshikaatri4677]

@Ashmita Deb New Delhi

[@ruhani8341]

Great tips Ruby! Thanks a lot.

[@justalessa2834]

Thanks for this interesting and motivating video Ruby! :) It's very unfortunate that my university courses don't have tutors I could ask for feedback or general questions about the course, but I always try to engage live in class. I also never know my required reading until the courses actually starts so reading over the holidays is not possible, but I loved your tips about research and connecting different areas, as well as writing down what you learned each week, I'll definitely keep that in mind and try it out next term :)

[@sophita_]

Office hours are there specifically for you to be able to ask questions & consolidate your knowledge. Don't be afraid to use them! Tutors really appreciate it when you put the effort in, they will give so much more back if they know you care. 🙂📚

[@sandramathews24]

Really needed, Thankyou Ruby.

[@deenadhayalan2621]

Need your routine ruby pls.

[@isabellapether476]

so motivational! cant wait to work hard tomorrow and get work donee