My main motivation for studying comes from this Lemony Snicket quote: "They say in every library there is a single book that can answer the question that burns like a fire in the mind." - Therefore I feel like the more I study, the closer I am to finding that answer. Great video Ruby
Another lemony quote: “I like to think that a library is like an island in a vast sea of ignorance. Particularly if the library is tall and the surrounding area has been flooded.”
My main motivation for studying is: "If an egg is broken by an outside force, life ends. If broken by an inside force, life begins. Great things always begin from inside and are not forced." Lóve this videó so much!
So, I have do defend the muji pens, for there is one use-case where they are actually the best (but still not worth the hype): At my university you are allowed to take one page of handwritten notes into your exams and there is nothing that can beat the .38 muji pen there. They don't smudge and I can write up to three lines in one grid without losing the ability to read them afterwards. I have been using the .4 Pilot G-TEC-C4 before and mujis are simply a bit better.
I don’t know if they still do them, but Muji used to offer a .25 mm gel pen that is even better for those handwritten Formular sheets as they’re noticeably thinner than the .38 mm ones.
Have you tried the 0.38 pilot G2? It doesn't skip at all like the G-TECs and it's also very fine. Super basic, I know, but it's also a great option that's commonly available.
@@funcisco Maybe it's just an issue I had; I also often switched between writing in script for notes and in print for equations so that might have contributed to it not working well for me.
My motivation for studying: "Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do." -Pelé
For mildliners: I don't think they are overhyped at all too. The colours are beautiful and i had them for almost 3 years (the same ones) and only after 3 years they stopped working, however, I should mention that i was using them daily for taking notes and doodles in my bullet journal. Honestly, if I had to select only one markers to have for the rest of my life, mildliners would be my first choice!
@@nishachhetri omg samee and everytime I buy the same thing happens!!! I feel that it is too expensive and not good because the tip is super hard and not even good for highlighting:(( it keeps on bleeding when on paper for some reason😭😭😭😭
I also really like them but because they are only available on Amazon and are shipped from I think it was Japan, it did hurt a lot to pay so much for shipping and also on top of that an additional 15€ for oversea shipping. Shipping nearly did cost as much as the mildliners themselves. So although I really do like them a lot and I use them everyday (for me they are nearly everything I could want in a highlighter) I probably wouldn't buy them again. But if I could purchase them here in a shop I would definitely buy them again. I have been using mine now for 3 months and I do hope that they will last.
I'm 32 and I *finally* just started university - psychology! So my motivation to study is that I want to be the change I'd like to see in the world and give back all the good psychologists gave me during all these years :) (I was convinced I did not need the Remarkable but now I'm not so sure, it looks so pretty and useful! I like that it has no notifications nor other distracting features as well, it's starting to look way too tempting)
The thing about the notifications is that you can turn off notifications while studying if you don’t want them, for example all apple products on mostly recent updates have Do Not Disturb mode the remarkable does one less thing than what the iPad can do so would justify that price point even less
I LOOOOOOVE my Remarkable. I’ve had mine for almost 4 years and I couldn’t live without it. I like that I can’t do anything but write on it. I appreciate that it’s “off the grid” during a time when we’re constantly surrounded by tech. I feel like I can be more creative. Plus, I can easily store all my school notes.
I am becoming more and more obsessed with mine! It just doesn't feel like technology at all and you're right about it letting you be more creative... I've been using it for creative writing and just love it. Do you use the feature which lets you convert your handwriting to typed words? I haven't but was wondering if that's something you ever found useful? x
@@RubyGranger8 Yes, I do use it! The main reason I got the Remarkable is because I like to write fiction by hand but hate having to retype it all. It’s not always a perfect match but you write much neater than I do, so I bet it would work better for you. I also write in cursive most of the time and it even does about 95% correct conversion with my cursive.
I totally agree with you. All of those things are nice to have but when it comes down to it the only thing you need is a laptop. I personally prefer the MacBook (had another computer before) but I believe it is very much dependent on your preferences and your other devices. :)
It's so easy to get caught up thinking that we need all of these things to study (and I'm not going to pretend I'm not guilty of that because, as you can see, I have a lot of these products) -- but hard work, focus and motivation (plus a laptop) is what you really need x
Exactly. As time went on I even got rid of more and more as a student. I stopped using special paper or notebooks and used plain, the cheapest I could find, notebooks. During my time as a student the biggest game changer was an extra monitor to use with my laptop when writing at home. Buying a good keyboard and mouse can also make a huge difference. Getting those documents up on a bigger screen makes a huge difference and doing research online is more efficient and a monitor doesn't have to be expensive at all.
Just incase someone was looking for a cheaper alternative to the Remarkable - I was looking into buying a Remarkable (because it honestly seems incredible), but the price was just so far out of my budget it was almost laughable. I ended up getting something called a Boox. They have few different models, some of which cost the same as a Remarkable but some that cost hundreds of dollars less. I got their cheapest one, which is obviously less advanced than the more recent/expensive models, but all of the key selling features remain the same (it feels like paper and basically functions as an e-book - e-notebook combo). I've been using it for over a year now for both reading and writing and I really do love it. My only critic is how easily worn out the pen nibs are. I am quite a heavy writer, but the pad comes with multiple spare nibs, which suggests to me that they are expected to be worn down.
Fundamentally, if writing on paper is your thing, why not simply write on paper? I love to sketch on real paper, loose and notebooks, for there's something about it that feels in touch with artists and students of yore. That being said, it's useful to have your appraisals of these products, Ruby. Hopefully there'll be students and professionals who'll find this helpful!
It depends I guess. For some people it’s storage. I personally prefer writing on actual paper, and most of my notes are on actual paper notebooks, but some classes utilize power points and I find it easier to download them unto my iPad, annotate them there, then rewrite them on paper. I also use the iPad instead of a notebook on classes that are not very extensive in note taking and may require me to move info around, but any major studying has me rewrite them on actual paper as nothing really beats the feel of real paper for me. It’s also satisfying to flip through all my notes at the end of the semester.
i think that for some people it's just the fact that you can always have your info on you but also the environmental side of preserving trees and production waste. on the other side, you can always recycle paper so i personally also dont really see the hype esp if you dont have the money for the tablets
For me it's like, I go through so many notebooks that it almost feels illegal??? Like, I feel bad for essentially wasting so much paper, that this does seem like a great alternative
I'm trying to heal my relationship to studying and my motivation for it in general because I had a bad experience in uni where it was normal for the professors to treat the students poorly, so I'm reading what y'all wrote 💗
Edit: My motivation to study comes from me wanting to push myself intellectually and grow as a person. Throughout these past few years, as I have been in University, I feel as though I have drastically changed in terms of the way in which I think about things and thus, have become a more confident version of myself. Through studying, I hope to facilitate this growth in both areas of my life. P.S. I am sorry for not inserting this comment earlier. This is something that I wanted to reflect upon as I was studying so that I could give a genuine answer to your question. Even if I don't win the giveaway, I feel as though this question has allowed me to view things in a different light, and for that I am thankful. I love this video!! I have always been curious as to what products you use, and I appreciate that you have decided to give an honest review of them. I would love to see a similar video regarding study techniques such as the Pomodoro, active recall, and so on. I hope that all is well, and thanks again for another wonderful video!
That's such a good video idea! I can definitely film that in the new year! Because there are definitely study methods (like Pomodoro) which I don't like at all x
@@RubyGranger8 I am glad that you are considering filming it! I think that it could be a useful video to introduce people to basic studying techniques and show them the pros and cons of each one (like you did with this video). Personally, I find the Pomodoro technique useful depending on the task that I am doing. For instance, I find it useful for reading assignments, but I don't like using it when I am writing essays.
My motivation for studying is purely learning as much as I can about any subject. I find it so invigorating when I can adapt what I have learnt to my daily life and being able to sit in an exam knowing every single question because I was so intrigued by everything I have just consumed from studying. Personally I have dyslexia which can make study really challenging sometimes. However over coming those difficulties and seeing my full potential makes studying all that more satisfying. Ultimately I feel that given the opportunity to study is such a privilege, so I want to ensure that I make the most of every second :)
To be honest: My main motivation for studying is the fact that I really wanna finish off university and become a lawyer. I wish, that I could enjoy the process of studying itself more and be less of a procrastinator 😅but I'm working on it and your videos are really helpful with this! Thank you so much Ruby!
The giveaway question was so personal to me because I never needed a reason to study, I did it because I had exams and it was part of the system. But now I realize the importance of having motivation so I thought long and hard about it a few weeks ago, and my motivation is just knowing stuff. So many people spent a huge chunk of their lives to find the answer to a questions, to do research. So many people have written their advice and life experiences in books and papers. There is infinite amount knowledge we can get get and educate ourselves. And this very knowledge is such a gift, once you make it yours no one can take it away from you! it can be used to improve lives, help others, improve the environment, discover and invent new things and so much more. For me studying has always been a chore which I dread, but while writing this I realize how much I actually enjoy the process. I love learning just for the sake of it, to feed my curious mind and help it to grow. Learning really does bring us joy. I've always disliked the idea of doing something so you can capitalize it later instead of truly enjoying the process. I hope that this fire for learning always grows in all us! edit- I have a tip for all those who want to have digital handwritten notes without an iPad, you can use a graphic tablet which is soo much cheaper and you can connect it to your laptop without having to look down straining your neck. I can't recommend it enough! it is such a good alternative 😄 you can also use it for art
"I've only ever used Apple laptops" ....but you did a sponsorship with the LG Gram??????? Then never featured the LG gram again? Now you're claiming to only ever use Apple laptops. So you did a quick money grab sponsorship for a product you neither like nor use....ok Ruby
I wouldn't trust any sponsorship reviews, honestly it's better to watch actual tech channels which are unbiased and understand the components rather than just judging off user experience. I can't blame her for wanting to get easy money and atleast it's better than Raycon and all the other scummy sponsorship deals available.
She prefers using the Mac. It doesn't mean she didn't like the LG. Your logic makes no sense. LG is one of the biggest tech companies, you don't need to be a long time user to promote a product.
@@elementary4878 she said she’s only ever used apple laptops, but she was happy to advertise a laptop by a different brand suggesting she promoted a product she never used🤷🏼♀️
My main motivation for studying is myself, learning, and the fact that by studying I can expand my knowledge infinitely. I am still in middle school but I have found such a joy for learning. I know that when I am older, I really want to be a doctor and it brings me so much joy helping others like my siblings love to study and learn. When I study further, I learn so much more than I would have and overall, I feel really proud of myself. I love being a role model for others and helping people around me. Ever since I have watched your channel you have motivated me so much and have been a really big role model. I love your style and you have really helped me build my confidence. I hope you see this and have a happy holidays! Thank you!
My motivation for studying: I am a medical student and I want to be able to save lives of the people whose loved ones put their trust in me. I want to be so good at what I do that I am able to look at a patient, and tell them that they are going to be alright.❤ Love your content, Ruby, keep going!✨
As a psycologhy student, my main motivation to study is to be able to help people to live their best lives. I love helping people, I always did, since I was a little kid. I am very conscious of my priviledge for being able to study what I love and what I feel passion about. Thanks Ruby for motivate me!
I'm studying engineering and my main motivation for studying is that I want to see certain changed in academic fields and I want to help promote those. I want engineering to be more focused on helping people instead of profit and I want to design assistive technology for people with disabilities and other things that would help promote people's quality of life rather than being most profitable for businesses. I want disabled people like me to be represented in the design space, so that they get a voice and aren't looked over like they usually are.
Thanks for doing this! I was contemplating getting an iPad vs a ReMarkable, but I ended up getting an iPad bc of the price vs what you can do on it. I just put my iPad on Do Not Disturb and I don’t get notifications :)
My main motivation for studying is using the Pomodoro method, since I can concentrate for just a period of time. However, sometimes I go onto the next pomodoro session without a break because I would be in the “flow”. I am a big fan of your channel, and have seen a whole lot more productivity in my life since watching. I’d also recommend the “Exam Study Expert” podcast to people, as there is a lot of good tips there as well!
One big con for MacBook (or any Mac) is that there is no touchscreen/360° model. This forces you to have an iPad or other tablet supporting a pen if u want to write notes digitally. This is why I recommend HP Envy/Elitebook or surface pro laptops or something similar. With such laptops, I didn’t need an iPad anymore.
Here in india,The books are the main source of education.. Nowadays many study vloggers are buying iPads in our country too but still the main thing we do is read the subject books..All the notes are to be made on paper or a separate notebook..We have different notebooks for different subjects in school.. Unlike in america as I have heard they choose subjects in school from grade 1 I guess,here in india studying all the subjects till class 9th is compulsory (science,maths,social science,an additional language,english,hindi, computer,gk etc).After 9th I.e. from 10th class we choose some main subjects and some additionals.Then from class 11 th we have to choose amongst 3 categories or subjects to study that are arts, commerce and science..And then additionally buying an iPad just to make notes in not worth it here because we are not allowed to take any mobile or tab or even smart watches with us to school and this rule implies on all schools..I personally use pens of ₹5 I.e. £0.049 to ₹10 and I would say that they are the best whether you buy a dot or gel pen.They are smooth on paper and everything..There are a lot of more expensive pens but what's the need..And we children don't get our separate phones until we are old enough (18 or so) cuz that's considered a distraction..Only during this corona pandemic because of online classes we did get phones and tab but otherwise we mostly don't..But ya I love your videos and I m also a big hp fan
My motivation for studying is myself. 2 years ago I could never have imagined that I would be in school, so every time I take a test - no matter the result, I’m always proud of myself
I used to wear beats wireless headphones as well but because I am a daily glasses wearer and cannot go about my day without them, as well as an avid video gamer and music enjoyer, I tend to wear headphones for almost 20 hours a day daily. The beats I could only wear for about 2-3 hours and then get a headache for a few hours. I currently wear sony WH-1000XM4 headphones and I never get headaches. I sometimes even fall asleep with the headphones and my glasses on. After about 2-3 minutes they also automatically turn off on their own. Its a high recommendation I give to all my friends.
14:13 Windows: Win+Shift+S, choose your screen region and now you have the screenshot in your clipboard, waiting to be pasted Linux: Print+Ctrl+Shift and the rest is the same Yeah MacOS is definitely the most intuitive operating system, but you usually can do almost anything on windows as well after googling the steps to do so and you can definitely do anything in your imagination on Linux, with the con of having even less hand holding than on Windows😅
I love how you decorated your room, but thank you so much for your honesty about reviewing these products. I've used something similar to the paperlike and your pencil tip does wear out over extended use. This video was very lovely and I appreciate your thoughts on these products! I hope you have a lovely day!
Paperlike is actually sooo bad it wears out quickly, it’s expensive and it’s honestly not that good. You can easily just buy mat screen protector that is supposed to feel like paper for way cheeper and some last way long. Aside of taking notes i’m drawing a lot so not having glassy feeling is a big thing for me especially for details, luckily I bought mate screen protector on magnets that can be cleaned and used over and over again, it’s not as perfect for drawing as normal one but it’s way more comfortable when you need to watch something (you just take it off and then put it on when needed) in higher quality of just your screen and personally it’s enough for me as i don’t draw professionally (it’s just a hobby).
The iPad is amazing but I think there are definitely some down parts as I‘ve seen from some people in my grade. They have to scan all the documents handed out in class first which takes a while if it‘s a few pages worth of information. Plus they completely rely on the iPad‘s battery, if it dies, all your notes and digital textbooks are kinda gone. Plus it definitely distracts if you have other apps on there as well and school wifi. I speak from experience.
A tip for some people that are planning to get a laptop because your school/university requires it but still wants to write notes by hand and draw you can always buy a laptop that has touch screen and if it doesn’t have a pen included you can buy a stylus or something similar to the Apple Pencil as a alternative
I have a product on my screen similar to the paper like, just a matte screen protection from amazon, was a fiver, 6x cheaper…. But i noticed my pencil tip had worn down to the point where my pencil stopped working, after what i can say was about 1 year of ‘light to medium’ use, so if you’re a heavy sturdier, maybe stock up on tips or get a tip cover etc if you want a matte screen protector.
I love that you've released a yearly planner because now I can use it in New Zealand for my school year. My one main motivation for studying is to explore different fields and find answers to things I've always been curious about❤
Hey Ruby!study motivation:- I am preparing for UPSC CSE Indian exam of being a bureaucrat an IAS officers It's the toughest exam of India. I WANT TO SERVE MY COUNTRY by being involved in nation building and focusing on areas of women empowerment, child education and human trafficking. These are the core areas wherein my country is facing problems. I couldn't clear this exam in my first attempt but I have 5 attempts left and I am sure I will clear this exam. I genuinely believe that the our generation and the coming one's should contribute and serve humanity in whatever way possible and make this world a better place to live in. As "WE RISE BY LIFTING OTHERS" ⭐. Love your videos ...keep shining and smiling :) Best wishes.
I honestly haven't felt that motivated for studying lately, but whenever i do it's mainly because of the fact that i really like learning and expanding my knowledge. I know it has so many advantages for myself later, which really helps with the motivation.
My motivation for studying is to help change the world and help those in need. I might not be studying anything academic, and I don't know how much pride there is in studying to become a nurse. But I want to be one hell of a nurse, when I finish. I'm taking my education in Denmark, but the fact that my education is in many cases a one way ticket to different countries is also a motivation. That's what studying can do, bring possibilities. No matter what you study, it can truly open doors for us.
I really don't understand the hype around the Kanken backpacks. Having padded straps is the bare minimum for a backpack... My North Face Vault may look boring, but it's much more comfortable (and comes with 2 bottle holders) than a Kanken and much more fairly priced for a student budget. I also travel with it, it's a bomb ass backpack. AND it's waterproof 😏
Agreed! Deuter also do great backpacks both for hiking/trekking and uni/similar purposes. Padded straps, padded back, laptop compartment etc. The Kånken looks so uncomfortable, especially if you're going to lug it around all day.
@@lenamoser3888 I once had one that was given to me as a gift, it IS super uncomfortable in comparison, and if it suddenly rains a lot it gets SOAKED! (Yes I am traumatized)
i think windows v macbook is mainly to do w preference and if you have an apple ecosystem or not tbh (still i have airpods, ipad & iphone but i do prefer a windows laptop)
Hi ruby ! please make a video on how you use your iPad for studying :D eg: what apps you use to read and annotate PDFs, what apps you use for note taking/mindmaps etc ! thanks ♡
My motivation for studying is my dream to become knowledgeable in many different fields, not only in the one that I'm studying in Uni. For example, I love reading and studying chess in my free time. Thanks for the video, Ruby!
My main motivation for studying is the feeling of 'understating' a subject, when it clicks and makes sense, that feeling is such a high! And then of course when I get to explain it to others in simple terms!
I will say that if you want games on a Mac, it’s not the best computer since game files take up a large amount of room so if you want games on a computer with study files get a computer that is made to hold game files
My main motivation for studying is : "good things come to those who work really hard" . I'm still at school and I want to use this time where I can learn so many things for life. I also like the quote "Do what you can't do and soon you will be able to do it".
I am returning to school because I lost my job due to Covid and need to train for something with a guaranteed income. I study literature and philosophy on my own for fun and self development, but now my reason for studying is so I can take care of myself and others. I’m studying accounting and I want to work in the non profit sector and use my skills to help vulnerable people with their taxes, etc. My reason for studying is to combat poverty and inequality, but I will continue to read literature on my own to maintain my sanity.
My main motivation for studying is to learn as much new information as physically possible. I've always loved learning and could honestly spend the rest of my life hunkered away filling my brain with new information about the world around me. I love nearly every subject and consume a near obsessive amount of books/media on various subjects (often at my own detriment when I very well should focus my attention on more important matters haha). Because of this, I'm studying to be a doctor, since it is a field in which you never stop learning (and requires a lot of schooling which I also enjoy). Overall, I generally enjoy studying and continue to do so as a means of expanding my horizons and perceptions. I just can't seem to turn my brain off 😂
These two Quotes from Activist/Philanthropist/Greatest Boxer of all time Muhammad Ali describe my Motivation for Studying and keep studying, perfectly: "You don't really lose when you fight for what you believe in. You lose when you fail to fight for what you care about" "You don't lose if you get knocked down, you lose if you stay down." -Muhammad Ali
i think my number one motivation for studying has always been the instant gratification i get from setting a task and then doing it successfully as i planned, it really gives you a sense of control and mindfulness that nothing else can get you. Also, it’s soooo refreshing to actually see someone review the paperlike so honestly.
'Etc' is short for et cetera. It is pronounced et cetera, not ex cetera (except for in places where mispronunciation has become so normal that it has made it into dictionaries as a variant).
It's so funny and cool how words change and evolve through use. Et cetera sounds so weird to me because I've always said it the other way -- but, as Wittgenstein says, language is use x
My motivation for studying is to learn more about the world! It's such a privilege that it's now the norm for young people to devote 3-5 years to study something their heart desires in university.
As a music student, the iPad pro 12.9 is a big game changer compared to the regular iPad. It’s way too small the read sheet music and for me it is very important to have a big screen, so that I can see every note, every dynamic, every little articulation (especially the staccato). The rest can be achieved with a regular iPad, but if you need to see a full page of scores from a distance, while you play your instrument, it is hard to read sheet music from the regular iPad. If the regular iPad had a big screen, I’d be buying it, but it’s simply not the case. So for music students the IPad Pro 12.9 is not overhyped, I just think it’s overpriced. P.s. Sorry for my English, it’s not my first language 😅
I agree with you that MacBooks are wonderful for their features and ease of use, but I personally think the price is really off putting. Windows laptops like the HP Envy, Lenovo Yoga, and Microsoft Surface all provide a similar look and feel but for a more affordable price, especially if you factor in student discounts. I think these are great alternatives to check out if MacBooks are out of your price range or if MacOS isn’t your thing.
Loved this video Ruby!! My motivation for studying has to be myself. I want to make myself proud of how far I’ve accomplished, also being born at 25weeks old I’m also at a miracle baby so the fact that I’m alive is almost enough motivation to try my best too! 🤍🤍❄️
headphones wise, legit beats you buy for the label, you can get massievly better audio quality for cheaper or the same price, pretty sure dankpods has a vid about cheap stuff over on his channel
I cringed at that product that would make it feel like writing on paper. If you want to write on paper, write on paper and not on a screen. There are so many weird products out there omg.
I’ll never stop recommending the kaweco sport line of fountain pens. I have the classic plastic one and an aluminum one and they’re so so reliable and portable
My motivation is my dad. Cause he is working for me . To feed me . To bring up me. It is my responsibility to prove he did not wake up at 3 a.m. In order to bring money .
My motivation for studying: "It always seems impossible, until it's done" - Nelson Mandela I absolutely love this quote because it reminds me that if I am having trouble doing certain schoolwork, or finishing homework, I know that it has been done, so I will be able to find an answer and work through it
I think it's good to include alternatives too, or why a type of product is good. For example I bought £20 approx bluetooth headphones which are brilliant and have all the same 'pros' as the beats ones, but turn themselves off if not in use! I also tend to only buy Kipling bags, which last years and are washable, unlike kanken's. I've got a weekend Kipling bag I've had for years and its like new, plus an across the body one, they also have lots of pockets and are cheaper than Kanken. I do love the Sarasa pens though, bought after you recommended them, so thank you Ruby! they are lovely to write with. I also really like the Pentel Energy fine pens too. If you're a student you get a discount on apple I pads, and they often do deals like free air pods. I don't think air pods are amazing but they could be good as a Christmas present for someone or you could sell them to help pay for the I pad :D
If you as me, the biggest pro of Remarkable is that it doesn't affect your eyes or give you headaches. I have an iPad and I often get headaches when I take notes on it for too long. I don't have a remarkable tablet (like u say, it is very costly), but I do have a Kindle. And I love reading on my Kindle as opposed to reading on my iPad or laptop or my mobile because it really really just like a book when it comes to no effect on your eyes. (The glare too)
This a great video especially for first year collage students that might be intimidated by all the study related social media! You did an amazing job! Just in case anyone is interested I would like to mention the feature with the screen shots inserted in documents is not actually Apple exclusive. Every operation system has a version of it and also a version of air drop. It's just that Windows works with Android (in my case Samsung). I hope that helps :)
my main motivation for studying is knowing that after I graduate and I get to put my degree to use it will be worth it! I study medicine and it can feel so long at times but pushing myself to learn more and questioning the way everything works has helped me so much. Also, the satisfaction when you get your head around something difficult is unmatched!!!!!
The main reason for me studding signlanguage is so that those who have no hearing & or voice who come to my shop can order a drink without feeling misunderstood. A little kindness for the deaf. Love you ruby
This is so lovely Thomas! Could you send me an email at rubygrangercontact@gmail.com and let me know your address so I can send you out a yearly planner 😇x
The mildliners are definitely NOT overhyped. Really nice for highlighting and underlining. They are very smooth when highlighting and aren't stiff and don't feel dry. Beautiful colors that have lots of varieties. I'd definitely recommend, I love using them in class, especially the fact that we annotate a lot in English and History this year.
This video must of took you ages to film since you worked on from home and your parents. Also are you doing additional courses aswell as your degree your first set of notes didn't like look your typical English literature notes
My most motivating idea when studying on most days is peace of mind. That 1 hour today reduces stress for me in the future. That I am helping myself by studying regularly, both in the near future and the long run! Loved the video, have a wonderful day y'all
My motivation comes from seeing people who aren't able to do so and really realising what a privilege education is and how life-changing it can be. I've always had a passion for helping people even with the smallest things and I believe knowledge is always a step in the right direction
Sounds very generic but it works so well for me. My motivation for studying is the light at the end of the tunnel. I am really looking forward to what I will get at the end of my degree, stability and financial freedom. So my motivation for studying is really just keeping a life I want in my mind and knowing doing this thing will bring me there. I've never liked studying itself, perhaps because my experiences w education have been mostly bad ones, but I do acknowledge why I am studying in the first place and that thought keeps me going.
About Muji: Something most people don't know and I've also only recently heard of is that Muji uses Xinjiang cotton, produced through the forced labour of the Muslim Uyghur population of the Chinese province of Xinjiang . By buying products from Muji, and especially cotton products, this practice is supported and continues. Personally, I have stopped buying from Muji because I want to oppose the genocide of the Uyghur population. Most people I've talked to hadn't known about this, so I thought it'd be worthwhile to share so everyone can form their own opinion and position. Some sources: - Megumi Fujikawa: "Japan’s Muji Appeals to China by Advertising Use of Xinjiang Cotton." The Wall Street Journal, 11 May 2021. - Xing Xiaojing and Tu Lei: "‘Corrected’ Muji story by Reuters emerges from the shadow of World Uyghur Congress." Global Times, 26 March 2021. - Sofi Thanhauser: "How your favorite jeans might be fueling a human rights crisis." Vox, 3 September 2021. (edit to correct spelling)
O my god. I am going to start my college this fall. And this video literally saved me. I needed this kind of details about some of the study materials and this video have done the best for me. wow.. thank you sooooo much..🥰🥰
I bought an iPad three years and the Apple Pencil last year and these two products together work bomb. That of course if you are going to use it a lot. If you buy the pen but you just watch UA-cam/play games then it doesn’t make sense. For me personally this combo is great as I use everyday my iPad to take notes at university and the pen lasts so long! I was genuinely surprised at how fast it charges! And for me it’s worth it just for the fact itself that it’s responsive to pressure, which helps when I draw on procreate. I bought a yellow kanken but it was a fail for me, it wasn’t bad but the color choice was unfortunate as it gets dirty very easily. Last but not least, I bought a screen protector that is also paper - like for way cheaper and while I love Tombow pens I also found good cheaper dupes
I don't know why and how but I can't replace pen and paper with the iPad.🙈 Anyways, my main motivation for studying is that I love English literature(Doing my Masters). The characters and the background behind a work, it connection with the author and the society. EVERYTHING. I do slack off at times but give me a novel I like and I will study at a lightening pace.
The brand Seventeen of London has dupe of the kanken bag that is maybe $40. It's waterproof, a good size, has a padded laptop pouch, and inside pockets. It's hard to say how well it holds up over time because I bought mine in October 2019, so it hasn't gotten as much use as it usually would have because I've been online almost exclusively since March 2020. However, I have used it for travel as well as some long days outside (hikes, theme parks), and it has held up well through all of that. I don't know much about the brand (if it is sustainable, ethically sourced etc), so that might be a draw back for anyone looking specifically for those qualities, but again I don't know for sure that they aren't sustainable.
I've been thinking about getting some noise cancelling headphones so this video was very helpful in that regard. My motivation for studying, besides wanting to graduate college, is just that I believe strongly in continued learning. I don't think we should ever stop learning and studying even after we're done with school.
Wait! ...There's a study community online? I only heard about these things bu word-of-mouth. Anyways I endorse gridded whitelines fully for if you do a lot of maths. Also ipads are handy for just quickly looking stuff up. I know nothing about markers I only write using 0.5 B pilot lead pencils.
My 1# motivation for studying is to have a happy future for myself and know that I’m waking up every day to what I love to do. I also want make my parents proud and be the first in my family with a successful job. What I do to keep myself organized is using a planner to keep up with deadlines making sure I finish before it’s due.
I absolutely adore the mildliners, they’re my staple stationary. 😍Main motivation had got to be…. Having a constant reminder of what I’m working towards, weather that’s a mood board that visible whilst I work or just a ambience playing that sounds like my path (so I want to go into criminology so I play office sounds, maybe some city towns as well)
I really was thinking about buying the remarkable but the main problem is that its not only just the expensive main price, but also the fact that you have to SUBSCRIBE and pay monthly to have all the features that the device offers. It means, not only it's expensive at first, but also you simply never stop paying to use it!!!! Maybe it's more useful for people who can actually afford it, not like most of students. I mean if I had a great job in which reading PDFs is so important and I have a lot of paper work to do I would pay the price I guess... But in my case -i study architecture-, maybe its not that great. Also, does anyone recommend having an iPad if my notebook is windows? Im worried about compatibilities...
My main motivation for studying comes from this Lemony Snicket quote: "They say in every library there is a single book that can answer the question that burns like a fire in the mind." - Therefore I feel like the more I study, the closer I am to finding that answer.
Great video Ruby
I mean that's just how the story goes
Omg I LOVE Lemony Snicket! Some of my favorite books! 💛💛💛
Another lemony quote: “I like to think that a library is like an island in a vast sea of ignorance. Particularly if the library is tall and the surrounding area has been flooded.”
Omfg Lemony Snicket is my idol🥺🍋
Lol for me it’s the more I study the more I find out how many things I don’t know
My main motivation for studying is: "If an egg is broken by an outside force, life ends. If broken by an inside force, life begins. Great things always begin from inside and are not forced." Lóve this videó so much!
love your quote!
So inspiring!
So, I have do defend the muji pens, for there is one use-case where they are actually the best (but still not worth the hype): At my university you are allowed to take one page of handwritten notes into your exams and there is nothing that can beat the .38 muji pen there. They don't smudge and I can write up to three lines in one grid without losing the ability to read them afterwards. I have been using the .4 Pilot G-TEC-C4 before and mujis are simply a bit better.
I don’t know if they still do them, but Muji used to offer a .25 mm gel pen that is even better for those handwritten Formular sheets as they’re noticeably thinner than the .38 mm ones.
I love the .38 muji pen. I use them all the time.
Have you tried the 0.38 pilot G2? It doesn't skip at all like the G-TECs and it's also very fine. Super basic, I know, but it's also a great option that's commonly available.
Really? I've been a devote Muji fan but I recently discovered the G-Tec-C4 and honestly I'm hooked. I feel like I can just write faster with it.
@@funcisco Maybe it's just an issue I had; I also often switched between writing in script for notes and in print for equations so that might have contributed to it not working well for me.
My motivation for studying:
"Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do." -Pelé
I love that quote Emily 💕
For mildliners: I don't think they are overhyped at all too. The colours are beautiful and i had them for almost 3 years (the same ones) and only after 3 years they stopped working, however, I should mention that i was using them daily for taking notes and doodles in my bullet journal. Honestly, if I had to select only one markers to have for the rest of my life, mildliners would be my first choice!
Mine finished after a few months and I didn’t even use them much 😅
@@nishachhetri oh but how did that happen for one person the product lasts for years and for the other person for months ???
@@nishachhetri omg samee and everytime I buy the same thing happens!!! I feel that it is too expensive and not good because the tip is super hard and not even good for highlighting:(( it keeps on bleeding when on paper for some reason😭😭😭😭
I also really like them but because they are only available on Amazon and are shipped from I think it was Japan, it did hurt a lot to pay so much for shipping and also on top of that an additional 15€ for oversea shipping. Shipping nearly did cost as much as the mildliners themselves.
So although I really do like them a lot and I use them everyday (for me they are nearly everything I could want in a highlighter) I probably wouldn't buy them again. But if I could purchase them here in a shop I would definitely buy them again.
I have been using mine now for 3 months and I do hope that they will last.
Well, they do smudge lot’s, but the colors are nice 👍
I'm 32 and I *finally* just started university - psychology! So my motivation to study is that I want to be the change I'd like to see in the world and give back all the good psychologists gave me during all these years :)
(I was convinced I did not need the Remarkable but now I'm not so sure, it looks so pretty and useful! I like that it has no notifications nor other distracting features as well, it's starting to look way too tempting)
its worth it!
good luck on your course :)
I had it but it wasn’t worth it for me for the price
good luck! i hope you will do well
The thing about the notifications is that you can turn off notifications while studying if you don’t want them, for example all apple products on mostly recent updates have Do Not Disturb mode the remarkable does one less thing than what the iPad can do so would justify that price point even less
I LOOOOOOVE my Remarkable. I’ve had mine for almost 4 years and I couldn’t live without it. I like that I can’t do anything but write on it. I appreciate that it’s “off the grid” during a time when we’re constantly surrounded by tech. I feel like I can be more creative. Plus, I can easily store all my school notes.
I am becoming more and more obsessed with mine! It just doesn't feel like technology at all and you're right about it letting you be more creative... I've been using it for creative writing and just love it. Do you use the feature which lets you convert your handwriting to typed words? I haven't but was wondering if that's something you ever found useful? x
@@RubyGranger8 Yes, I do use it! The main reason I got the Remarkable is because I like to write fiction by hand but hate having to retype it all. It’s not always a perfect match but you write much neater than I do, so I bet it would work better for you. I also write in cursive most of the time and it even does about 95% correct conversion with my cursive.
Oh yesssss
The Remarkable reminds me of using an iPod or DAPs. Like you want to listen to music without being distracted by notifications
I am getting convinced. I like the way that it limits me to reading, annotating and writing. But I love colors too.
I totally agree with you. All of those things are nice to have but when it comes down to it the only thing you need is a laptop. I personally prefer the MacBook (had another computer before) but I believe it is very much dependent on your preferences and your other devices. :)
It's so easy to get caught up thinking that we need all of these things to study (and I'm not going to pretend I'm not guilty of that because, as you can see, I have a lot of these products) -- but hard work, focus and motivation (plus a laptop) is what you really need x
Exactly. As time went on I even got rid of more and more as a student. I stopped using special paper or notebooks and used plain, the cheapest I could find, notebooks. During my time as a student the biggest game changer was an extra monitor to use with my laptop when writing at home. Buying a good keyboard and mouse can also make a huge difference. Getting those documents up on a bigger screen makes a huge difference and doing research online is more efficient and a monitor doesn't have to be expensive at all.
Just incase someone was looking for a cheaper alternative to the Remarkable -
I was looking into buying a Remarkable (because it honestly seems incredible), but the price was just so far out of my budget it was almost laughable. I ended up getting something called a Boox. They have few different models, some of which cost the same as a Remarkable but some that cost hundreds of dollars less. I got their cheapest one, which is obviously less advanced than the more recent/expensive models, but all of the key selling features remain the same (it feels like paper and basically functions as an e-book - e-notebook combo). I've been using it for over a year now for both reading and writing and I really do love it.
My only critic is how easily worn out the pen nibs are. I am quite a heavy writer, but the pad comes with multiple spare nibs, which suggests to me that they are expected to be worn down.
thank you actually!
You're a lifesaver!
Oh, thank you for advice!
Fundamentally, if writing on paper is your thing, why not simply write on paper? I love to sketch on real paper, loose and notebooks, for there's something about it that feels in touch with artists and students of yore. That being said, it's useful to have your appraisals of these products, Ruby. Hopefully there'll be students and professionals who'll find this helpful!
It depends I guess. For some people it’s storage. I personally prefer writing on actual paper, and most of my notes are on actual paper notebooks, but some classes utilize power points and I find it easier to download them unto my iPad, annotate them there, then rewrite them on paper. I also use the iPad instead of a notebook on classes that are not very extensive in note taking and may require me to move info around, but any major studying has me rewrite them on actual paper as nothing really beats the feel of real paper for me. It’s also satisfying to flip through all my notes at the end of the semester.
i think that for some people it's just the fact that you can always have your info on you but also the environmental side of preserving trees and production waste. on the other side, you can always recycle paper so i personally also dont really see the hype esp if you dont have the money for the tablets
because if I loose my notes they are useless + carrying thick binders of paper with you everywhere hurts my back
For me it's like, I go through so many notebooks that it almost feels illegal??? Like, I feel bad for essentially wasting so much paper, that this does seem like a great alternative
@@kd1330 same with real paper I‘m always scared to write big because it feels like a waste of paper and I also never find the stuff I wrote again 😅
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0:51 - Mildliners
1:29 - Whitelines Paper
2:20 - Remarkable
6:19 - iPad and Apple Pencil
7:39 - Paperlike
9:25 - Crayola Supertips
9:45 - Tombow Brush Pens
10:31 - Muji Pens
11:46 - Kanken
13:15 - Macbook Pro
15:25 - Wireless Beats Headphones
Thank you!
Stabilo fineliners before Kanken
People don’t need better products to study, they need better systems
Actually what they mainly need is the fear of failure and poverty.
@@penultimateh766 Until the fear of failure becomes overwhelming and they can't move forward in any way...
I'm trying to heal my relationship to studying and my motivation for it in general because I had a bad experience in uni where it was normal for the professors to treat the students poorly, so I'm reading what y'all wrote 💗
Edit: My motivation to study comes from me wanting to push myself intellectually and grow as a person. Throughout these past few years, as I have been in University, I feel as though I have drastically changed in terms of the way in which I think about things and thus, have become a more confident version of myself. Through studying, I hope to facilitate this growth in both areas of my life.
P.S. I am sorry for not inserting this comment earlier. This is something that I wanted to reflect upon as I was studying so that I could give a genuine answer to your question. Even if I don't win the giveaway, I feel as though this question has allowed me to view things in a different light, and for that I am thankful.
I love this video!! I have always been curious as to what products you use, and I appreciate that you have decided to give an honest review of them. I would love to see a similar video regarding study techniques such as the Pomodoro, active recall, and so on. I hope that all is well, and thanks again for another wonderful video!
That's such a good video idea! I can definitely film that in the new year! Because there are definitely study methods (like Pomodoro) which I don't like at all x
Yes to this idea! ❣️
@@RubyGranger8 I am glad that you are considering filming it! I think that it could be a useful video to introduce people to basic studying techniques and show them the pros and cons of each one (like you did with this video). Personally, I find the Pomodoro technique useful depending on the task that I am doing. For instance, I find it useful for reading assignments, but I don't like using it when I am writing essays.
My motivation for studying is purely learning as much as I can about any subject. I find it so invigorating when I can adapt what I have learnt to my daily life and being able to sit in an exam knowing every single question because I was so intrigued by everything I have just consumed from studying. Personally I have dyslexia which can make study really challenging sometimes. However over coming those difficulties and seeing my full potential makes studying all that more satisfying. Ultimately I feel that given the opportunity to study is such a privilege, so I want to ensure that I make the most of every second :)
To be honest: My main motivation for studying is the fact that I really wanna finish off university and become a lawyer. I wish, that I could enjoy the process of studying itself more and be less of a procrastinator 😅but I'm working on it and your videos are really helpful with this! Thank you so much Ruby!
The giveaway question was so personal to me because I never needed a reason to study, I did it because I had exams and it was part of the system. But now I realize the importance of having motivation so I thought long and hard about it a few weeks ago, and my motivation is just knowing stuff. So many people spent a huge chunk of their lives to find the answer to a questions, to do research. So many people have written their advice and life experiences in books and papers. There is infinite amount knowledge we can get get and educate ourselves. And this very knowledge is such a gift, once you make it yours no one can take it away from you! it can be used to improve lives, help others, improve the environment, discover and invent new things and so much more. For me studying has always been a chore which I dread, but while writing this I realize how much I actually enjoy the process. I love learning just for the sake of it, to feed my curious mind and help it to grow. Learning really does bring us joy. I've always disliked the idea of doing something so you can capitalize it later instead of truly enjoying the process. I hope that this fire for learning always grows in all us!
edit- I have a tip for all those who want to have digital handwritten notes without an iPad, you can use a graphic tablet which is soo much cheaper and you can connect it to your laptop without having to look down straining your neck. I can't recommend it enough! it is such a good alternative 😄 you can also use it for art
I agree with you! I have nearly the same mindset
the graphic tablet is like an ipad? or any other tablet?
"I've only ever used Apple laptops" ....but you did a sponsorship with the LG Gram??????? Then never featured the LG gram again? Now you're claiming to only ever use Apple laptops. So you did a quick money grab sponsorship for a product you neither like nor use....ok Ruby
I wouldn't trust any sponsorship reviews, honestly it's better to watch actual tech channels which are unbiased and understand the components rather than just judging off user experience. I can't blame her for wanting to get easy money and atleast it's better than Raycon and all the other scummy sponsorship deals available.
and tech channels are unbiased and not sponsored at all, loooool
Glad I wasn’t the only one thinking! Gives money grabbing vibes and makes all her sponsorships look disingenuous unfortunately.
She prefers using the Mac. It doesn't mean she didn't like the LG. Your logic makes no sense. LG is one of the biggest tech companies, you don't need to be a long time user to promote a product.
@@elementary4878 she said she’s only ever used apple laptops, but she was happy to advertise a laptop by a different brand suggesting she promoted a product she never used🤷🏼♀️
My main motivation for studying is myself, learning, and the fact that by studying I can expand my knowledge infinitely. I am still in middle school but I have found such a joy for learning. I know that when I am older, I really want to be a doctor and it brings me so much joy helping others like my siblings love to study and learn. When I study further, I learn so much more than I would have and overall, I feel really proud of myself. I love being a role model for others and helping people around me. Ever since I have watched your channel you have motivated me so much and have been a really big role model. I love your style and you have really helped me build my confidence. I hope you see this and have a happy holidays! Thank you!
My motivation for studying: I am a medical student and I want to be able to save lives of the people whose loved ones put their trust in me. I want to be so good at what I do that I am able to look at a patient, and tell them that they are going to be alright.❤
Love your content, Ruby, keep going!✨
You "forgot" to mention the 7€99/month subscription to use the Remarkable 2 !
The subscription fee is only if you want a premium account? xx
As a psycologhy student, my main motivation to study is to be able to help people to live their best lives. I love helping people, I always did, since I was a little kid. I am very conscious of my priviledge for being able to study what I love and what I feel passion about. Thanks Ruby for motivate me!
ive had my mildliners for 3 years now and they still work theyre so great
I'm studying engineering and my main motivation for studying is that I want to see certain changed in academic fields and I want to help promote those. I want engineering to be more focused on helping people instead of profit and I want to design assistive technology for people with disabilities and other things that would help promote people's quality of life rather than being most profitable for businesses. I want disabled people like me to be represented in the design space, so that they get a voice and aren't looked over like they usually are.
Thanks for doing this! I was contemplating getting an iPad vs a ReMarkable, but I ended up getting an iPad bc of the price vs what you can do on it. I just put my iPad on Do Not Disturb and I don’t get notifications :)
My main motivation for studying is using the Pomodoro method, since I can concentrate for just a period of time. However, sometimes I go onto the next pomodoro session without a break because I would be in the “flow”. I am a big fan of your channel, and have seen a whole lot more productivity in my life since watching.
I’d also recommend the “Exam Study Expert” podcast to people, as there is a lot of good tips there as well!
I love your reviews and you seem very genuine so thank you for the work you put into your videos and keep on being amazing!
7:07 would definitely love to see a video on how you use your iPad for studying!
One big con for MacBook (or any Mac) is that there is no touchscreen/360° model. This forces you to have an iPad or other tablet supporting a pen if u want to write notes digitally. This is why I recommend HP Envy/Elitebook or surface pro laptops or something similar. With such laptops, I didn’t need an iPad anymore.
Here in india,The books are the main source of education.. Nowadays many study vloggers are buying iPads in our country too but still the main thing we do is read the subject books..All the notes are to be made on paper or a separate notebook..We have different notebooks for different subjects in school.. Unlike in america as I have heard they choose subjects in school from grade 1 I guess,here in india studying all the subjects till class 9th is compulsory (science,maths,social science,an additional language,english,hindi, computer,gk etc).After 9th I.e. from 10th class we choose some main subjects and some additionals.Then from class 11 th we have to choose amongst 3 categories or subjects to study that are arts, commerce and science..And then additionally buying an iPad just to make notes in not worth it here because we are not allowed to take any mobile or tab or even smart watches with us to school and this rule implies on all schools..I personally use pens of ₹5 I.e. £0.049 to ₹10 and I would say that they are the best whether you buy a dot or gel pen.They are smooth on paper and everything..There are a lot of more expensive pens but what's the need..And we children don't get our separate phones until we are old enough (18 or so) cuz that's considered a distraction..Only during this corona pandemic because of online classes we did get phones and tab but otherwise we mostly don't..But ya I love your videos and I m also a big hp fan
I love these type of videos so much tbh, They’re so intriguing & assist us in shopping smarter :D
My motivation for studying is myself. 2 years ago I could never have imagined that I would be in school, so every time I take a test - no matter the result, I’m always proud of myself
I used to wear beats wireless headphones as well but because I am a daily glasses wearer and cannot go about my day without them, as well as an avid video gamer and music enjoyer, I tend to wear headphones for almost 20 hours a day daily. The beats I could only wear for about 2-3 hours and then get a headache for a few hours. I currently wear sony WH-1000XM4 headphones and I never get headaches. I sometimes even fall asleep with the headphones and my glasses on. After about 2-3 minutes they also automatically turn off on their own. Its a high recommendation I give to all my friends.
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Windows: Win+Shift+S, choose your screen region and now you have the screenshot in your clipboard, waiting to be pasted
Linux: Print+Ctrl+Shift and the rest is the same
Yeah MacOS is definitely the most intuitive operating system, but you usually can do almost anything on windows as well after googling the steps to do so and you can definitely do anything in your imagination on Linux, with the con of having even less hand holding than on Windows😅
I love how you decorated your room, but thank you so much for your honesty about reviewing these products. I've used something similar to the paperlike and your pencil tip does wear out over extended use. This video was very lovely and I appreciate your thoughts on these products! I hope you have a lovely day!
Paperlike is actually sooo bad it wears out quickly, it’s expensive and it’s honestly not that good. You can easily just buy mat screen protector that is supposed to feel like paper for way cheeper and some last way long. Aside of taking notes i’m drawing a lot so not having glassy feeling is a big thing for me especially for details, luckily I bought mate screen protector on magnets that can be cleaned and used over and over again, it’s not as perfect for drawing as normal one but it’s way more comfortable when you need to watch something (you just take it off and then put it on when needed) in higher quality of just your screen and personally it’s enough for me as i don’t draw professionally (it’s just a hobby).
The iPad is amazing but I think there are definitely some down parts as I‘ve seen from some people in my grade. They have to scan all the documents handed out in class first which takes a while if it‘s a few pages worth of information. Plus they completely rely on the iPad‘s battery, if it dies, all your notes and digital textbooks are kinda gone. Plus it definitely distracts if you have other apps on there as well and school wifi. I speak from experience.
A tip for some people that are planning to get a laptop because your school/university requires it but still wants to write notes by hand and draw you can always buy a laptop that has touch screen and if it doesn’t have a pen included you can buy a stylus or something similar to the Apple Pencil as a alternative
I have a product on my screen similar to the paper like, just a matte screen protection from amazon, was a fiver, 6x cheaper…. But i noticed my pencil tip had worn down to the point where my pencil stopped working, after what i can say was about 1 year of ‘light to medium’ use, so if you’re a heavy sturdier, maybe stock up on tips or get a tip cover etc if you want a matte screen protector.
I love that you've released a yearly planner because now I can use it in New Zealand for my school year. My one main motivation for studying is to explore different fields and find answers to things I've always been curious about❤
Which note-taking apps do you use and recommend? I'd also love to hear which ones were so painful to use. (on both a computer or an iPad)
I do love how you keep things open and honest as opposed to simply promoting them ❤️
Hey Ruby!study motivation:- I am preparing for UPSC CSE Indian exam of being a bureaucrat an IAS officers It's the toughest exam of India. I WANT TO SERVE MY COUNTRY by being involved in nation building and focusing on areas of women empowerment, child education and human trafficking. These are the core areas wherein my country is facing problems. I couldn't clear this exam in my first attempt but I have 5 attempts left and I am sure I will clear this exam.
I genuinely believe that the our generation and the coming one's should contribute and serve humanity in whatever way possible and make this world a better place to live in.
As "WE RISE BY LIFTING OTHERS" ⭐.
Love your videos ...keep shining and smiling :)
Best wishes.
I honestly haven't felt that motivated for studying lately, but whenever i do it's mainly because of the fact that i really like learning and expanding my knowledge. I know it has so many advantages for myself later, which really helps with the motivation.
My motivation for studying is to help change the world and help those in need. I might not be studying anything academic, and I don't know how much pride there is in studying to become a nurse. But I want to be one hell of a nurse, when I finish. I'm taking my education in Denmark, but the fact that my education is in many cases a one way ticket to different countries is also a motivation. That's what studying can do, bring possibilities. No matter what you study, it can truly open doors for us.
I really don't understand the hype around the Kanken backpacks. Having padded straps is the bare minimum for a backpack... My North Face Vault may look boring, but it's much more comfortable (and comes with 2 bottle holders) than a Kanken and much more fairly priced for a student budget. I also travel with it, it's a bomb ass backpack. AND it's waterproof 😏
Agreed! Deuter also do great backpacks both for hiking/trekking and uni/similar purposes. Padded straps, padded back, laptop compartment etc. The Kånken looks so uncomfortable, especially if you're going to lug it around all day.
@@lenamoser3888 I once had one that was given to me as a gift, it IS super uncomfortable in comparison, and if it suddenly rains a lot it gets SOAKED! (Yes I am traumatized)
*"Nothing incredible happens when you are in your comfort zone...*
I have been getting many ads about a browser extension called liner. I’m curious if anyone here has any experience with it and if yes, how is it?
i think windows v macbook is mainly to do w preference and if you have an apple ecosystem or not tbh (still i have airpods, ipad & iphone but i do prefer a windows laptop)
Hi ruby ! please make a video on how you use your iPad for studying :D eg: what apps you use to read and annotate PDFs, what apps you use for note taking/mindmaps etc ! thanks ♡
My motivation for studying is my dream to become knowledgeable in many different fields, not only in the one that I'm studying in Uni. For example, I love reading and studying chess in my free time. Thanks for the video, Ruby!
question: is your real name actually Ruby Granger? Like Hermione Granger from Harry Potter?
My main motivation for studying is the feeling of 'understating' a subject, when it clicks and makes sense, that feeling is such a high! And then of course when I get to explain it to others in simple terms!
I will say that if you want games on a Mac, it’s not the best computer since game files take up a large amount of room so if you want games on a computer with study files get a computer that is made to hold game files
Any notebook and pencil fans?✋
My main motivation for studying is : "good things come to those who work really hard" . I'm still at school and I want to use this time where I can learn so many things for life. I also like the quote "Do what you can't do and soon you will be able to do it".
I am returning to school because I lost my job due to Covid and need to train for something with a guaranteed income. I study literature and philosophy on my own for fun and self development, but now my reason for studying is so I can take care of myself and others. I’m studying accounting and I want to work in the non profit sector and use my skills to help vulnerable people with their taxes, etc. My reason for studying is to combat poverty and inequality, but I will continue to read literature on my own to maintain my sanity.
My main motivation for studying is to learn as much new information as physically possible. I've always loved learning and could honestly spend the rest of my life hunkered away filling my brain with new information about the world around me. I love nearly every subject and consume a near obsessive amount of books/media on various subjects (often at my own detriment when I very well should focus my attention on more important matters haha). Because of this, I'm studying to be a doctor, since it is a field in which you never stop learning (and requires a lot of schooling which I also enjoy). Overall, I generally enjoy studying and continue to do so as a means of expanding my horizons and perceptions. I just can't seem to turn my brain off 😂
Not me convincing myself that buying some pens will make me bother to revise 💀
These two Quotes from Activist/Philanthropist/Greatest Boxer of all time Muhammad Ali describe my Motivation for Studying and keep studying, perfectly:
"You don't really lose when you fight for what you believe in. You lose when you fail to fight for what you care about"
"You don't lose if you get knocked down, you lose if you stay down."
-Muhammad Ali
i think my number one motivation for studying has always been the instant gratification i get from setting a task and then doing it successfully as i planned, it really gives you a sense of control and mindfulness that nothing else can get you. Also, it’s soooo refreshing to actually see someone review the paperlike so honestly.
'Etc' is short for et cetera. It is pronounced et cetera, not ex cetera (except for in places where mispronunciation has become so normal that it has made it into dictionaries as a variant).
It's so funny and cool how words change and evolve through use. Et cetera sounds so weird to me because I've always said it the other way -- but, as Wittgenstein says, language is use x
Didn’t Wittgenstein say ”meaning is use”? I don’t think he was talking about how words are pronounced. Maybe I’ve misunderstood him all these years.
You can screenshot an image in windows and drag it into a document just as you can do with macios
I love finding out obscure information so I suppose my motivation is curiosity? Right now I'm learning historic embroidery techniques. :-)
My motivation for studying is to learn more about the world! It's such a privilege that it's now the norm for young people to devote 3-5 years to study something their heart desires in university.
As a music student, the iPad pro 12.9 is a big game changer compared to the regular iPad. It’s way too small the read sheet music and for me it is very important to have a big screen, so that I can see every note, every dynamic, every little articulation (especially the staccato). The rest can be achieved with a regular iPad, but if you need to see a full page of scores from a distance, while you play your instrument, it is hard to read sheet music from the regular iPad. If the regular iPad had a big screen, I’d be buying it, but it’s simply not the case.
So for music students the IPad Pro 12.9 is not overhyped, I just think it’s overpriced.
P.s. Sorry for my English, it’s not my first language 😅
yup it is overpriced
I agree with you that MacBooks are wonderful for their features and ease of use, but I personally think the price is really off putting. Windows laptops like the HP Envy, Lenovo Yoga, and Microsoft Surface all provide a similar look and feel but for a more affordable price, especially if you factor in student discounts. I think these are great alternatives to check out if MacBooks are out of your price range or if MacOS isn’t your thing.
I completely agree. I've used a Surface Pro since 2020 and it's just been fabulous.
Loved this video Ruby!! My motivation for studying has to be myself. I want to make myself proud of how far I’ve accomplished, also being born at 25weeks old I’m also at a miracle baby so the fact that I’m alive is almost enough motivation to try my best too! 🤍🤍❄️
❤❤❤ I love this comment!
headphones wise, legit beats you buy for the label, you can get massievly better audio quality for cheaper or the same price, pretty sure dankpods has a vid about cheap stuff over on his channel
A video about how you use your tablet for studying would be so helpful! I'd love to see one :)
Clean your laptop. It's absolutely disgusting
I cringed at that product that would make it feel like writing on paper. If you want to write on paper, write on paper and not on a screen. There are so many weird products out there omg.
I’ll never stop recommending the kaweco sport line of fountain pens. I have the classic plastic one and an aluminum one and they’re so so reliable and portable
My motivation is my dad. Cause he is working for me . To feed me . To bring up me. It is my responsibility to prove he did not wake up at 3 a.m. In order to bring money .
What a healthy attitude! I wish more students realized the sacrifices parents make for their children. Ruby is such a positive and grateful influence.
my main motivation r ur videos, they make me me so happy
Wow, I'm really getting old. Back when I was an undergrad, study essentials were a fountain pen or biro and a notepad :D
And a pencil if you really wanted to show off in lectures😁
My motivation for studying:
"It always seems impossible, until it's done" - Nelson Mandela
I absolutely love this quote because it reminds me that if I am having trouble doing certain schoolwork, or finishing homework, I know that it has been done, so I will be able to find an answer and work through it
I think it's good to include alternatives too, or why a type of product is good. For example I bought £20 approx bluetooth headphones which are brilliant and have all the same 'pros' as the beats ones, but turn themselves off if not in use!
I also tend to only buy Kipling bags, which last years and are washable, unlike kanken's. I've got a weekend Kipling bag I've had for years and its like new, plus an across the body one, they also have lots of pockets and are cheaper than Kanken.
I do love the Sarasa pens though, bought after you recommended them, so thank you Ruby! they are lovely to write with. I also really like the Pentel Energy fine pens too.
If you're a student you get a discount on apple I pads, and they often do deals like free air pods. I don't think air pods are amazing but they could be good as a Christmas present for someone or you could sell them to help pay for the I pad :D
If you as me, the biggest pro of Remarkable is that it doesn't affect your eyes or give you headaches. I have an iPad and I often get headaches when I take notes on it for too long. I don't have a remarkable tablet (like u say, it is very costly), but I do have a Kindle. And I love reading on my Kindle as opposed to reading on my iPad or laptop or my mobile because it really really just like a book when it comes to no effect on your eyes. (The glare too)
That's a really good point actually -- and one I hadn't particularly thought about! Do you use blue light glasses? x
@@RubyGranger8 I do... But... It doesn't seem to help very much.. maybe my glasses are fake..
"if u wear em for over 2 hours at a time" me, wearing my headphones more time than Im not
Your voice is literally soooo soothing!!!!!
This a great video especially for first year collage students that might be intimidated by all the study related social media! You did an amazing job!
Just in case anyone is interested I would like to mention the feature with the screen shots inserted in documents is not actually Apple exclusive. Every operation system has a version of it and also a version of air drop. It's just that Windows works with Android (in my case Samsung). I hope that helps :)
my main motivation for studying is knowing that after I graduate and I get to put my degree to use it will be worth it! I study medicine and it can feel so long at times but pushing myself to learn more and questioning the way everything works has helped me so much. Also, the satisfaction when you get your head around something difficult is unmatched!!!!!
The main reason for me studding signlanguage is so that those who have no hearing & or voice who come to my shop can order a drink without feeling misunderstood. A little kindness for the deaf. Love you ruby
This is so lovely Thomas! Could you send me an email at rubygrangercontact@gmail.com and let me know your address so I can send you out a yearly planner 😇x
Mildliners are worth it! Cute colours and don't bleed through. I like to annotate my books for fun so they're perfect for that
The mildliners are definitely NOT overhyped. Really nice for highlighting and underlining. They are very smooth when highlighting and aren't stiff and don't feel dry. Beautiful colors that have lots of varieties. I'd definitely recommend, I love using them in class, especially the fact that we annotate a lot in English and History this year.
This video must of took you ages to film since you worked on from home and your parents.
Also are you doing additional courses aswell as your degree your first set of notes didn't like look your typical English literature notes
My most motivating idea when studying on most days is peace of mind. That 1 hour today reduces stress for me in the future. That I am helping myself by studying regularly, both in the near future and the long run! Loved the video, have a wonderful day y'all
My motivation comes from seeing people who aren't able to do so and really realising what a privilege education is and how life-changing it can be. I've always had a passion for helping people even with the smallest things and I believe knowledge is always a step in the right direction
Sounds very generic but it works so well for me. My motivation for studying is the light at the end of the tunnel.
I am really looking forward to what I will get at the end of my degree, stability and financial freedom. So my motivation for studying is really just keeping a life I want in my mind and knowing doing this thing will bring me there. I've never liked studying itself, perhaps because my experiences w education have been mostly bad ones, but I do acknowledge why I am studying in the first place and that thought keeps me going.
About Muji: Something most people don't know and I've also only recently heard of is that Muji uses Xinjiang cotton, produced through the forced labour of the Muslim Uyghur population of the Chinese province of Xinjiang .
By buying products from Muji, and especially cotton products, this practice is supported and continues. Personally, I have stopped buying from Muji because I want to oppose the genocide of the Uyghur population. Most people I've talked to hadn't known about this, so I thought it'd be worthwhile to share so everyone can form their own opinion and position.
Some sources:
- Megumi Fujikawa: "Japan’s Muji Appeals to China by Advertising Use of Xinjiang Cotton." The Wall Street Journal, 11 May 2021.
- Xing Xiaojing and Tu Lei: "‘Corrected’ Muji story by Reuters emerges from the shadow of World Uyghur Congress." Global Times, 26 March 2021.
- Sofi Thanhauser: "How your favorite jeans might be fueling a human rights crisis." Vox, 3 September 2021.
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O my god. I am going to start my college this fall. And this video literally saved me. I needed this kind of details about some of the study materials and this video have done the best for me. wow.. thank you sooooo much..🥰🥰
I bought an iPad three years and the Apple Pencil last year and these two products together work bomb. That of course if you are going to use it a lot. If you buy the pen but you just watch UA-cam/play games then it doesn’t make sense. For me personally this combo is great as I use everyday my iPad to take notes at university and the pen lasts so long! I was genuinely surprised at how fast it charges! And for me it’s worth it just for the fact itself that it’s responsive to pressure, which helps when I draw on procreate. I bought a yellow kanken but it was a fail for me, it wasn’t bad but the color choice was unfortunate as it gets dirty very easily.
Last but not least, I bought a screen protector that is also paper - like for way cheaper and while I love Tombow pens I also found good cheaper dupes
I don't know why and how but I can't replace pen and paper with the iPad.🙈 Anyways, my main motivation for studying is that I love English literature(Doing my Masters). The characters and the background behind a work, it connection with the author and the society. EVERYTHING. I do slack off at times but give me a novel I like and I will study at a lightening pace.
The brand Seventeen of London has dupe of the kanken bag that is maybe $40. It's waterproof, a good size, has a padded laptop pouch, and inside pockets. It's hard to say how well it holds up over time because I bought mine in October 2019, so it hasn't gotten as much use as it usually would have because I've been online almost exclusively since March 2020. However, I have used it for travel as well as some long days outside (hikes, theme parks), and it has held up well through all of that. I don't know much about the brand (if it is sustainable, ethically sourced etc), so that might be a draw back for anyone looking specifically for those qualities, but again I don't know for sure that they aren't sustainable.
I've been thinking about getting some noise cancelling headphones so this video was very helpful in that regard.
My motivation for studying, besides wanting to graduate college, is just that I believe strongly in continued learning. I don't think we should ever stop learning and studying even after we're done with school.
Wait! ...There's a study community online? I only heard about these things bu word-of-mouth.
Anyways I endorse gridded whitelines fully for if you do a lot of maths. Also ipads are handy for just quickly looking stuff up. I know nothing about markers I only write using 0.5 B pilot lead pencils.
My 1# motivation for studying is to have a happy future for myself and know that I’m waking up every day to what I love to do. I also want make my parents proud and be the first in my family with a successful job. What I do to keep myself organized is using a planner to keep up with deadlines making sure I finish before it’s due.
I absolutely adore the mildliners, they’re my staple stationary. 😍Main motivation had got to be…. Having a constant reminder of what I’m working towards, weather that’s a mood board that visible whilst I work or just a ambience playing that sounds like my path (so I want to go into criminology so I play office sounds, maybe some city towns as well)
I really was thinking about buying the remarkable but the main problem is that its not only just the expensive main price, but also the fact that you have to SUBSCRIBE and pay monthly to have all the features that the device offers. It means, not only it's expensive at first, but also you simply never stop paying to use it!!!! Maybe it's more useful for people who can actually afford it, not like most of students. I mean if I had a great job in which reading PDFs is so important and I have a lot of paper work to do I would pay the price I guess... But in my case -i study architecture-, maybe its not that great.
Also, does anyone recommend having an iPad if my notebook is windows? Im worried about compatibilities...