Take Notes Like a Harvard Student

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***See one of my SUCCESSFUL Harvard essays here for FREE: • Successful Harvard App...
I was a Harvard student. I took notes. Watch to find out how I did it. Hint: it includes a pencil and paper.
HUGE THANK YOU to Mary Robicheaux for this question. I hope my reply helped :)
Also, hey guys, I was trying to be gender neutral when I used the pronouns for the professorship... but then I realized "he" and "she" were too restrictive, so I tried to include a non-gender binary, "it" (because it's the only other singular pronoun I knew that fulfilled this specific role). This might have seemed insensitive, so I'm sorry--my intentions were good. In the future, I'll opt to use "they". Hope that helps clarify any problems! This channel is very open and loving of everyone (just sometimes might not know the right way to express it).
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@Haterzgonnahate 7 жыл бұрын

I remember I had a huge battle with my teacher once about the history of the novel Of Mice and Men. Basically, I take notes on everything and I'm very serious about taking notes, as they are legit the ONLY way I can remember anything. So I was just sitting there scrawling down loads of notes until the teacher legit started screaming at me saying that I'm not allowed to take notes because it's a waste of everyone's time etc. And because she legit took my book and threw it at me, I just put that as an automatic suspension for the teacher (which she did lol) and so I said politely, can you e-mail me the PowerPoint presentation so I can take notes on it at home and she flipped out again, saying if I want to stay in at break and do the notes than be my guest etc. So I stayed in, did my notes and the huge end of year exam featured, you guessed it, THE HISTORY OF 'OF MICE AND MEN' so legit everyone scraped a passing grade whilst I got an A+ because I did the work in class and did extra work at home. Always take notes kids.

@JJoh4040 6 жыл бұрын

Haterzgonnahate 01212882012 nice one! I like and hate the mice and men story. Not only does it give the false impression that a happy ending is arriving at the end of the story after all the heartache but then crushs people's hopes because as soon as thd dream was about to be manifested it was snatched away from them. 😢

@augustsunshine2860 6 жыл бұрын

Why was your teacher such a bitch?!...😳

@kayleyblankenship1338 6 жыл бұрын

"And then everyone clapped"

@lorenebonsu7266 6 жыл бұрын

Im the same...but also darn ur teacher is is extra ..omg

@sabreenashahzad3157 6 жыл бұрын

Your teacher was a douche

@beccanottelling3449 7 жыл бұрын

*"How to like math when you don't..."* Please?

@ogsar 7 жыл бұрын

Read "A Mind for Numbers"

@Andrea-vk5eq 7 жыл бұрын

think of it as a game

@steve4684 7 жыл бұрын

A mind for numbers - is a good read to change your mindset about learning/math

@kayaeki 7 жыл бұрын

Heyy, That book helped like a lot! tysmmm

@ogsar 7 жыл бұрын

Oh, "How to be a Mathemagician" is also a good read.

@promqueenkaraoke1393 7 жыл бұрын

Can you do studying techniques next pls? Love your vids :)

@JohnEdwinRuiz 7 жыл бұрын

ItsLeahSings I will definetly watch this!!!! Study techniques pleaseeee!!! 💕💕💕💕💕❤❤❤❤❤❤🤙

@Theworldisbeautiful9 7 жыл бұрын

Yesss

@user-fi5mx3rr6t 7 жыл бұрын

for different subjects too!!! please :D

@sabamehrzad7623 7 жыл бұрын

YES PLEASE

@taiyeef 7 жыл бұрын

okay

@treasureisabella56 7 жыл бұрын

You should do some Harvard story times! Like, what's your best and worst memories of Harvard? ps loved this vid!

@mypointlessuniverse7879 6 жыл бұрын

YA PLS!

@thasfiarifa1266 7 жыл бұрын

How to stay focus while studying?

@edwardcortez6662 7 жыл бұрын

Mahin cool kid Stop using technology and social media. That's how you'll get stuff done.

@kaylahw6916 7 жыл бұрын

Turn off all tech or have a family member hold it for you till you're done

@user-dk2rp3lt6t 7 жыл бұрын

Mahin cool kid that one is so important. Yes

@taylorgallagher6118 7 жыл бұрын

I play classical music because I work best when I can drown out other sounds (I have dogs) and I make sure my work space is clean.

@tamamshud5879 6 жыл бұрын

Crush ur phone

@lmvdam 7 жыл бұрын

OMG can you PLEASE make a video on how to organize your school work in a way that your assignments/homework, notes, and summaries are like seperated/organised?? My school starts in a couple of weeks and I already know it's gonna be a mess.

@JamesBond-de3xg 7 жыл бұрын

LisaxPizza sameeee

@rubiapedone31 7 жыл бұрын

sameeee

@nellieholmlund3719 7 жыл бұрын

I love how you switch between entertaining and actually offering great advise, it makes for a very fun and easy way of learning. Thank you!

@tinopenchev2829 7 жыл бұрын

How to study for exams like a Harvard student? 😄

@nerdchic3897 7 жыл бұрын

PLEASE

@danielav5541 6 жыл бұрын

YAAAAAS that'd be so amaaaazingg

@mypointlessuniverse7879 6 жыл бұрын

YESSSSSS

@randomuser66438 6 жыл бұрын

Be a Harvard student and then study however you want.

@SaphiraHowell 7 жыл бұрын

Totally with you on recognizing when a professor is repeating herself.

@yesreneau 6 жыл бұрын

***See one of my SUCCESSFUL Harvard essays here for FREE: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iZOSadWdnMjQaWQ.html

@amylieu6084 5 жыл бұрын

you have to give up your personal information, so it's not really free.

@akahagrid 7 жыл бұрын

I actually really appreciate your videos because they help me SOOO much. SO GLAD YOU MAKE THESE

@lirm5480 6 жыл бұрын

Efficient note taking Can I ever Hand write your notes Will save you time while studying it Word shortenings President = pres. it’s good to recognize when your professor repeats concepts We’re not birds that repeat When your professor tells you lots of information Only take notes on the main bullet points When your professor says this is gonna be in the test, write it down Use a scheme Get creative writing your notes You’ll be more likely to retain the information later on

@f_chphysics6274 7 жыл бұрын

I must say, you're one of the most inspirational people i've seen on the internet so far. Your advice helps me a lot. Thank you for helping me do better academically. Also, i've learnt some new, awesome English words,since i'm not a native speaker of English. Keep it up!!

@karleaallen5544 7 жыл бұрын

Watching your videos makes the college search a lot easier! Thank you for making such informative videos!

@Theworldisbeautiful9 7 жыл бұрын

Advice for staying focused while studying/doing homework?

@danishamcclendon 6 жыл бұрын

Theworldisbeautiful9 she has a stop procrastination video

@randomuser66438 6 жыл бұрын

Meditation

@landenstinnett549 6 жыл бұрын

Theworldisbeautiful9 turn off your phone

@jonathan0452 5 жыл бұрын

pomodoro

@ivy5695 7 жыл бұрын

I love you, your personality and channel. Probably because I can imagine being friends with you!

@ilinkazibret8234 6 жыл бұрын

This is the first video I'm watching.. two minutes in I felt 'It would awesome to know you as a friend'! never felt that on youtube! Your jokes made my day!!! Ty!

@eisha6894 7 жыл бұрын

School year's about to start. This was helpful, thank you.

@liascaletta6967 7 жыл бұрын

How to deal with people who stabs you in the back when all you do is being active in the class? been dealing with this (Specifically, bullying). For about 3 years now. Thanks! Hope you'll get to answer this soon enough. Love you (-:

@yanaairikh5789 7 жыл бұрын

I'd love to hear about that too because It's so awful and unfair!Luckily I haven't experienced serious bullying, , but students at my uni in my course have such bad attitude towards people who are or wanna be active in the class and outside of it especially when it comes to lectures and things where we all get together as,for example, first-year students (I hope you understand what I'm writing about, because I suppose we have a bit different system here in Russia)). Anyway, I wanted to wish you good luck with those not very smart people. I hope soon they won't be part of your life

@user-dk2rp3lt6t 7 жыл бұрын

lia scaletta ppl

@nickthomas1642 6 жыл бұрын

lia scaletta Only trust people you truly know any your family, keep your friend pool small.

@itsharris2345 6 жыл бұрын

lia scaletta leave them behind

@michelle21617 6 жыл бұрын

Good question! I just straight-out became passive, and stayed silent when I really wanted to scream out the answers, feels like I die a little inside every time this happens :( Please don't be like me! What really matters is how much joy and information you get from learning, NOT what other students "think" about you :) Wish you all the best!

@navyasharma3848 6 жыл бұрын

Hand written notes are soooo much better! I feel it's the same difference in reading a book online as opposed to reading a physical copy. Somehow you develop an affinity (sorta) to what you write and retain it brilliantly. Technology cannot substitute for certain things!! p.s. Also typing on word has made my spellings shitty since everything keeps getting auto-corrected and I never know that I made a mistake.

@johnwalker1058 6 жыл бұрын

What I like about hand writing my notes is that I can format it or design it any way I want with ease. On a computer, there are more limitations than using your own imagination on paper and being able to simply write or draw the notes any way you want.

@yifeiyao5468 6 жыл бұрын

I always enjoy your laughter and jokes:) can't get enough of it

@jzkate9559 7 жыл бұрын

How did you know?? recently found your channel and literally yesterday was looking through different ways people take notes! you're awesome, thank you

@shaydabop 5 жыл бұрын

I personally like to turn my notes into nice visuals. It helps me retain information when a piece of info is in the form of a 2 panel comic, or when vocab words I need to know are put in an open book I drew on my notes paper.

@justinphan1234 7 жыл бұрын

Can you talk about how you become top of your class while taking unweighted courses that you want like band classes, art classes, etc.?

@andrewpersaud4144 6 жыл бұрын

I haven't taken notes in years. I just skim the textbook, go through a whole rack of paper scribbling solutions to practice questions (im in engineering) then go and ace the test. Works like a charm

@meganikun645 7 жыл бұрын

Beautiful, smart, and funny! Can't get better than that :)

@user-rg1jz9br7k 6 жыл бұрын

OMG I love this girl's personality!!!

@AbsolutelyStudying 7 жыл бұрын

Handwriting notes have always been my Achilles heel. Thanks for the tips!

@mariambibikhan6609 7 жыл бұрын

thank you so much👐👐 may the Almighty bless you for passing your knowledge down and helping your younger fans. you're an amazing woman. ❤

@JohnEdwinRuiz 7 жыл бұрын

Still watching your video even if it is rarely impossible for me to get into Harvard. Thus, this really helps me a lot when I go to college here at Philippines !! Love it!!

@dessa4946 7 жыл бұрын

Rarely impossible would mean most likely possible.

@JohnEdwinRuiz 7 жыл бұрын

dessa yep :( thats the reality :( huhu cant afford to be there. :(

@MrWongerz 7 жыл бұрын

Would love to see a video on what your biggest struggle in life has been so far and how you've gone about it :)

@remonafray2845 6 жыл бұрын

I came back because I really love her personality. She keeps it funny while talking about serious this. That's hard to do because mist people are monotonous when doing these things.

@LG-qk4pq 7 жыл бұрын

4:32 the most beautiful smile ever, great video Stud

@addiesantaniello4085 7 жыл бұрын

Can you do a video with your tips for taking a test?

@davethomson1950 6 жыл бұрын

Wow i was looking for a video to help with this!! Thanks

@mintchoco1849 6 жыл бұрын

Hi, YesReneau! What about taking notes with the Apple pencil? I mean, it's like you're hand-writing the notes.... THanks so much! I LOVE your videos!

@fvm0usgamer691 7 жыл бұрын

I love your enthusiasm

@hannahhutchinson5819 6 жыл бұрын

What I like to do is take notes on the laptop at first. I am a SUPER SLOW writer, but a very fast typist. Most of my professors don't share their PowerPoints with students (or they teach everything verbally with no visual aids or script at all). That way I can record all of the information they are sharing without worry of missing out on something important. Then, when I get home from class, I write them all out and add in notes from the textbook. Then, I can use neat, organized bullet points with highlights and color coding. I also found that the repetition of doing the notes helped me remember the content better. (:

@marialobo8167 6 жыл бұрын

surprisingly, at my uni, some of my teachers don't let us take any kind of digital devices (it's also not pratical because it's a really old university and the rooms don't have plugs when we run out of battery in our laptops or wtv) so yes, handwriting your notes really helps on memorizing and understanding your stuff, even more if you re-write them at home

@i-lynshannen8220 6 жыл бұрын

I love you soooo much, you inspire me to do better 💕

@enriquemaldonado3613 Жыл бұрын

as a teacher I love that you are saying the exact same things I'm telling my students on note taking..MAHALO/THANKS!!

@hime1256 7 жыл бұрын

please make a video on tips to stay focused

@moonprismandi 6 жыл бұрын

I take my notes exactly how you did, nice.

@DC05570 2 жыл бұрын

With my community college education and AA degree skill level, I abbreviated my smartphone note to read “TakeN Like A Hard Stud”😉 But seriously, brilliant advice for someone seeking to improve-much thanks🙏🏼and keep up the great work! Cheers

@merryholly 6 жыл бұрын

You’re so nerdy. I love it.

@sillyblondegirl35 7 жыл бұрын

Color coding notes is great too. I found i never would read my laptop notes vs hand written notes. 🤘✌

@4everdry503 7 жыл бұрын

Pros/Cons of going to an ivy league please?

@CruuushaL 6 жыл бұрын

Pros- A guaranteed 9-5 cubicle job Cons- A guaranteed 9-5 cubicle job

@Deputydelhon 6 жыл бұрын

Pro - the degree is like a "golden ticket" or "feather in a cap" Con - more undergrad classes will be taught by TAs

@meyouweaboo1551 3 жыл бұрын

Pro - Bragging rights and higher chance to get accepted into a jo Con - You'll become a KZfaqr anyways

@sarahskylarcooper7139 6 жыл бұрын

Can you do how you organize your school supplies? Do u use a notebook or a binder or both and is a notebook best for note taking or a binder since it’s easier to rewrite notes and move things around in a binder ?!! Do you have lots of tabs ??

@callmeashleey 7 жыл бұрын

Could you please do a "whats in a bag" type video and show us what type of supplies you used and your organization method

@Mushba. 7 жыл бұрын

you're back in Germany! also how to stay consistent throughout the semester? i might start off well but always fall behind later because exhausted

@munachiakwali6496 6 жыл бұрын

Mushba Said yes... This happens to me a lot

@salmarojas6580 7 жыл бұрын

HEYO! So, I am moving to a different state for college and I am completely clueless and terrified. Can you please do a video on what your experience was like moving to a different state for college? Any advice? Thank you! You're the best!! :)

@chelschung 7 жыл бұрын

similar to the abbreviating words concept, i find that making shortened sentences easier/faster to write. instead of details that make a sentence proper, i would just take the main idea of the sentence and omit determiners and such. for example: i start school in two weeks. my version: start school two wks. ahah it seems weird but it works for me

@loujinemtl3206 6 жыл бұрын

Hi YesReneau ! I am currently preparing for a top level university in France (Sciences-Po, Paris), prior to a bunch of pretty selective tests, taking place in February, on History, Maths and English that the administration of the college will base on to decide wether I'm in or not. What are your tips for an effective session of homework in the summertime ? Thank you very, very much for the quality of your videos, that I'm sure is a great help for people like me, trying to find support on their studies 😉

@Shakergamingtv 7 жыл бұрын

reneau the type of person to laugh at her own jokes....i love her :*

@jonatanguitar 6 жыл бұрын

I am getting back on track with uni after a tough spring (including a fair amount of depression etc), and I'm slowly getting the good routines back. I mean, not falling on sleep on lectures is good for a start right? Yiey for me I guess. Either case. I still have loads of trouble with studying outside the lectures though. I go to campus everyday and the lectures are actually starting to feel better nowadays, *but* after/before the lecture it's just so hard for me to "just study". So I reacted when you at 5:33 said "when you're studying" and I though "wait a sec, I only study during class". I will have to change that sooner or later. But how? How do I study outside class, on my own? The concept of just taking up the book and learning from it feels so... I dunno, unnatural for me. Thanks for a great video!

@alexandriaerickson9821 7 жыл бұрын

This will be so useful especially since I'm starting hs next week!!! Also, I like hand written notes too... until my hand cramps up sm I wish it would just fall off!😂

@paulinac970 7 жыл бұрын

you're my fav harvard stud

@javeawan5860 6 жыл бұрын

Hey.. Gr8 videos.. Love ur style.. Request- Can you recommend any reading material for slow readers to improve their reading speed and vocab... Thanks loads. Peace!

@trinitystorminity4515 7 жыл бұрын

Will you share tips on textbook notes?

@craighoyer6543 6 жыл бұрын

I have a downbeat in Olympia in a few minutes so I'll be short: 1) I learned to enjoy math by practice and finding uses in the world. I practiced by doing the math homework for "friends" on the bus ride home. 2) As a university math instructor, I tested for this knowledge: "Never tell your child or anyone else's that you did not like or were incompetent at math." The only listed answer available was TRUE. Today we play original jazz at a block party.

@giovannatrindade5808 6 жыл бұрын

I LOVE THIS TIPS

@maticaburton1030 6 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@arunsajeev9951 6 жыл бұрын

You’re so attractive!! Your voice makes me smile while watching the video.

@Cantaloupe 5 жыл бұрын

Hi, Reneau, I'm a high school freshman that is panicking about college when I don't have to be, and I was wondering if it would be efficient for me to type the notes during the lecture first and then write them down again later. (Note: I grip my pencil really hard.) I'm thinking it would take a little bit more time, but I wanted to ask you if it would be worth it. Thanks!

@AnjuSingh-dm4eq 6 жыл бұрын

That hint in the description. I never thought of it. 😂😂😂 P.S. Loved how you justified your statement about people of different pronouns.

@Chasitylovesyouful 7 жыл бұрын

How to integrate smoothly into college classes coming from high school? Studying efficiently/how to study? Textbook notes?

@brownielovesfluffy 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Taylor, you inspire me to be a better version of myself xD

@a.n.z.2084 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@Jo-mo1lm 7 жыл бұрын

Maybe a video about things to bring to college that one may not initially think of? (About to start freshman year and I'm packing for my dorm 😂)

@martynicole3337 7 жыл бұрын

Finally... Real advice! Not like the cliche "put candy after each paragraph" pft.

@manvendrasingh480 6 жыл бұрын

thank you!

@thedarkskinbabe3025 6 жыл бұрын

Sometimes I take pictures of slides so that I can write them down at home, which is a BIG HELP.

@angieezt7370 6 жыл бұрын

omg your so funny, beautiful ,and smart keep going girl ! 💛

@amuskic3898 7 жыл бұрын

Can you talk about the dorms? I've seen little clips from some videos, but never a full discussion. How big are they? What do they have? What can you bring?(Fridge, Microwave?)

@sweety-ek7xc 6 жыл бұрын

Such a sweet gal honestly, bless you.

@charlotte8659 7 жыл бұрын

PLEASE make a video about how to learn a LANGUAGE!

@len4831 5 жыл бұрын

Please give more advices to highschool students

@biancaelmholdt2597 7 жыл бұрын

Can you do a videos talking about high school as in the type of high school you went to and how you advanced there?

@ShamaBhuiyan 5 жыл бұрын

you laugh like Seth Rogen and it makes you so much sweeter than you already are! love your videos!

@hackedmotherfucker_2931 7 жыл бұрын

Can I ask you what special accomplishments or extracurricular qualifications are needed to get into colleges selection processes? Sure, good grades are the first step and every university has their own regulations but is there something you must do to become noticeable in the first place? Thanks for answering :)

@Hayat-xj2gi 5 жыл бұрын

Love your videos

@davidconstantino375 6 жыл бұрын

How do you get confident in recitations Do you have recitations related in school? Or my main question how do you think to the point where your,answers in recitation is different from other answers of other students

@eraera7195 6 жыл бұрын

Hello YesRenau! I was wondering if you could be so kind to make book recommendation videos , like book someone must read for general culture, books for personal growth , important accademic books or any other kind of books you think are important! I really hope you could tell us what to read

@SiljeMoen 6 жыл бұрын

I make notes on my laptop then print them. When studying I write on paper to take it a step further. It's not for reading but for the mind body connection and repetition. Handwritten notes usually feels very messy and makes everything much more difficult...

@jadenminta-brown2803 7 жыл бұрын

Hi YesReneau, my question is what do you do when you prepare for a paper and could we see an example of one?

@mayarasheed4119 6 жыл бұрын

Can you please do a "how to get a better score on the SAT/ACT" video?? Thank you!!!

@jasminearora7396 7 жыл бұрын

Please do a video on how to study under a time crunch

@yaireliz5079 7 жыл бұрын

You look kind of like Spencer fron pretty little liars. Btw I love your videos... I've learned so much from them and I have gotten really inspired to do well on school

@manzarrzayeva7709 7 жыл бұрын

Handwritten notes are a lot better & easier than laptop notes!!

@purple9441 5 жыл бұрын

you are the coolest nerd i have ever met 😂💙

@borntolove8627 6 жыл бұрын

I love this girl

@catarinagraf7818 6 жыл бұрын

Hi, Taylor. I'm a student from Brazil and next year I'm starting high school. This month I decided to search deeper into universities and I found your channel. I'm really impressed with Harvard but I couldn't find much about international students application. I wonder if you could help me! :)

@lexiel.8293 7 жыл бұрын

Can you do a video on how to choose your colleges/major?

@Rebecca-zr6fd 6 жыл бұрын

I feel like when I take notes everyone is looking at me like I'm drawing or something and I'm a shy person so I can't really explain it to them. That made more sense in my mind...

@karinareis64 7 жыл бұрын

Did you ever feel lost in college? Like I am rn? I'm a freshman but I've been finding everything so hard. Plus, I haven't been doing well at all on tests and essays. Any tips on this?