There are SO MANY ways to take notes, I hope that sharing what I do helps you brainstorm some ways to make your notes work for you!

@pringlescan9174

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. I'm dead scared of college considering I couldn't gauge my ability in irl note taking since we've only had online classes. This gives me hope and a new found excitement of trying all these out with my ADHD. God bless and I hope so much more people find your videos

@TheVintageAcademic

2 жыл бұрын

@@pringlescan9174 I’m so glad you found it helpful!! I’m sure you’ll figure it out as you go, that’s what I did! And don’t forget it’s ok for things to change

I have never felt so much calmness and reassurance than during this video realizing I'm not alone and how I can improve the struggles and fears I have related to doing academic work with ADHD. Thank you.

@TheVintageAcademic

2 жыл бұрын

That’s incredible, thank you so much for leaving such a sweet comment

@dannylibor7595

Жыл бұрын

Could not agree more

@diodeco27

28 күн бұрын

Me to! Thanks Katie!!!

I have ADHD and I relate so much to the struggle. Figuring out what to write down, while trying to focus on the professor, and understand what he’s saying is a juggling act. I don’t know how neurotypicals can do all that at ease. They must be aliens lol.

@TheVintageAcademic

2 жыл бұрын

I honestly miss probably 40% of what happens in lecture, I just try to remember the broad interventions and focus on details when I go to write my own research papers because it's easier for me to dig into it on my own than when listening to a professor give a lecture

@jessicaschoonmaker2073

Жыл бұрын

I used to be like what if the teacher was dancing and imagining them dancing while they were talking lol

This has been so reassuring and helpful! Your description at the beginning where you explain why taking notes with ADHD is so much more complicated is spot on! For example, I always get so distracted by the formatting of my notes and will miss things in lectures because I'm too busy trying to format my notes "correctly". Deciding what is and isn't worth writing down is also SOOOO hard. I have been tempted to just record all my lectures and write the notes down at home so I can pause the lecture and catch up when needed. So when you said that you do this I was like yessssss I'm not the only one!!!

@TheVintageAcademic

2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad this was reassuring for you!! I do tend to record my lecture, but I also lean a lot of the slides that (most) of my professors share with the class because I find myself unwilling to go back and listen to my lecture, especially towards the end of the semester. I'm glad this video found you though!

The problem is, I simply can’t do notetaking fast enough. I’m in nursing school and trying to memorize things but I’ll create a system and it’ll be too late to use because the system takes way too long to use but frankly there’s no systems out there that are as good as writing it down on a piece of paper for me.

@TheVintageAcademic

Жыл бұрын

It definitely takes time to figure out what works for you! In a fast-paced environment like nursing school, I would suggest switching to typed notes instead - faster to take and easier to search when you need to study!

@hankmcfadden6170

Жыл бұрын

@@TheVintageAcademic Ughhhh it takes me so much longer to type notes and I’m not digesting it well when I type now it’s I think I’m a special case. I also have dyslexia and OCD I guess I’m just fucked.

@lessaguikema8958

8 ай бұрын

@@hankmcfadden6170hey so I also take long to write things, but I think it’s just something we have to set aside a reasonable amount of time for note taking :( which sucks that we take so much time to do things that other people can do within an hour.

@adrianawashere1

19 күн бұрын

Im in grad school for my doctoral of physical therapy, Im really slow at typing in my first year (26wpm) by the end of my first year I got to 48 wpm with a 92% accuracy. As future workers in the healthcare field we’re gonna have to learn to type fast no matter what. Best of luck, if you got into nursing school you can finish it. ❤

I'm 30 yrs old and getting ready to go back to school. I think you described my issues perfectly. I listen to books and retain the information way easier than when I'm reading it. Recording the class is a great idea. I could go back and listen when I'm not so anxious and distracted.

@TheVintageAcademic

Жыл бұрын

Exactly! Don't be afraid to lean into different ways of learning!

My lecturers are actually really understandable of adhd and other problems one might have with studying and my current professor actually sends me the recording on the same day as the lecture if I show up (which is already a struggle itself haha), so what I'm saying is don't be afraid to ask what your professor can do for you 🙈

@TheVintageAcademic

Жыл бұрын

for real! a simple conversation with your professor TA can go a long way when it comes to getting accommodations!

I think something that would also help if you have an iPad is to not download apps or search anything that has nothing to do with your schoolwork. I wouldn't even FaceTime my family on it, in fact if its possible just delete the phone and music app from your iPad. Research shows that when you have one purpose for a place or item, it helps your mind to focus on that one purpose rather than what you COULD do. Like don't download music or take personal pictures on your iPad and be on your iPad in a place dedicated to studying under a lamp also dedicated to studying for 25-30 minutes. Then by the first sign of boredom, put away your iPad, turn off your lamp, and leave your study area to do something fun like play games or listen to music on your phone for like 5-10 minutes with discipline. Bonus points if you switch to a completely different class to work on.

@TheVintageAcademic

Жыл бұрын

Great advice that I try to live by and totally fail - make sure to turn off “device sharing” for apps, otherwise anything you download on your iPhone will also download on your iPad 😭

Love this so much! Broke down in tears end of week 2, in class, trying to hide it and listen… and take notes in a completely scattered way. I’m in my early 50s going back to college because my hands and knees don’t work so great anymore. Hoping to learn a new language, cause my ability to gab hasn’t diminished… lol First though, all the required basics. Grrr Overwhelmed and pushing through it.

@TheVintageAcademic

9 ай бұрын

You've got this!! Persistency over consistency is my advice! Let me know if there are any other videos about adhd that you would like to see that you might find supportive to your academic journey!

Lol notes? What are those? This neurodivergent struggles too! 🙋🏼‍♀️💁🏼‍♀️ It's all so hard!

@TheVintageAcademic

2 жыл бұрын

I agree!! ND college life is just figuring out what coping strategy is going to work that day 😂

I’m a 41 year old mom of 5 and your video is super helpful!!! Great job and thanks for the tips! I was in the market for an iPad but you sold me on how to make it work since I also have ADHD. 👍🏽

@TheVintageAcademic

Жыл бұрын

Aah i'm so glad to hear that my videos are helpful to a wider demographic than I thought! Thank you for your comment

@cielogiron

Жыл бұрын

Any particular iPad recommendations to accomplish this?

It’s so nice to learn from someone who actually experiences it! Thank you for keeping it so real! 💯 relatable!

@TheVintageAcademic

Жыл бұрын

Happy to help!! Glad it was helpful to you!

This was great! Thanks for the ideas. Also, that couch is lovely. I've been looking for one like it.

@TheVintageAcademic

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! The couch was a lucky Craigslist find!

THANK YOU SO MUCH! I enjoyed and learned so much. I have tremendously struggled (have had previous strokes and ADHD) with taking notes in class. I could op for a note taker with my accommodations but I chose to learn for my self. Thank you again for this insightful video. Please continue to do more like this!

@TheVintageAcademic

2 жыл бұрын

I’m so happy it was useful to you!! Thank you for the kind words ♥️

THANK YOU!!!! THIS VIDEO MAKES ME FEEL SEEN! I was recently diagnosed (within the last few months) with combination ADHD. So not only do I struggle with paying attention, I also get hyper and have trouble sitting down for long periods of time! ON top of never learning how to properly take notes!

@TheVintageAcademic

10 ай бұрын

I’m so glad this video found you then!

I've always felt like I couldn't manage to work until I get meds, however here in France I find it really difficult to get diagnosed because it's not enough recognised and it's expensive. I'm always so happy to find sweet people like you offering tips that might relieve us and help us on a daily basis

@TheVintageAcademic

11 ай бұрын

I'm so happy my ADHD videos can help you

I just made an appointment with my doctor to talk about possibly having ADHD because of this video. Thank you.

@TheVintageAcademic

2 жыл бұрын

That’s incredible!! Good luck, I hope you find answers!

Wonderful video, thank you so much. I’m ADHD and also have dysgraphia … my notes are not only affected by ADHD but they’re incredibly messy. I need to hand write things like you to help create more connections for memory, but … my writing causes fatigue and is messy. It’s quite the challenge.

@TheVintageAcademic

4 ай бұрын

I'm glad you liked the video! And I hope you find a method that works for you

this is oh so very helpful and I adore your aesthetic. i need all the study hacks for having adhd and visual auditory and tactile brain of mine

@TheVintageAcademic

9 ай бұрын

I’m glad this was helpful! I have some other adhd study videos in mine so stay tuned!

Very like minded examples and explanations. Everything is noted so I can continue my research into note taking and implement what is most effective of all examples that fit me the most. I appreciate this video

@TheVintageAcademic

Жыл бұрын

I'm happy to hear that!

I loved this video! Thank you so much!

@TheVintageAcademic

8 ай бұрын

glad it helped!

Thank you for this video!! I’m starting college soon for the first time and I’ve been nervous cause of my ADHD.

@TheVintageAcademic

9 ай бұрын

You got this! Don’t be afraid to ask for accommodations and to speak to your professors and TAs so advocate for yourself!

This was so absolutely amazing. Thank you so much. It’s funny how in my own way, I have been doing the same kind of practices… I am recently coming back to school so what I remember from years ago was really unclear. your explanation and insight helped me tie it all together!

@TheVintageAcademic

8 ай бұрын

That's amazing!! I'm so happy it helped!

THANK YOU for this! Not feeling alone in a struggle is always so important, and you definitely helped me with that. Got me laughing when you were describing the hectic process of how we break down note taking >. Hope all is well!

@TheVintageAcademic

Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad this video was helpful!! The college with ADHD experience is definitely not unique and I aim to continue talking about it as I go into grad school, so stay tuned if you'd like to see more about it!

I don't know that I've EVER left a comment on a youtube video. I wanted to THANK YOU for validating the need to change our (our=ADHD brains) systems SO frequently. I have about a half a dozen systems for various things (work , house stuff, self care, keeping track of kid's stuff) that I endlessly cycle through. It's not right or wrong. I't's just what works best for us. So, once again...THANK YOU for the validation.

@TheVintageAcademic

9 ай бұрын

Exactly!! I'm so glad this video found its way to you and that it felt validating! that means the world to me!

paying attention but the professor is saying IS SO TRUE

@TheVintageAcademic

Ай бұрын

It’s rough

Hi Kathy, I am also a fellow bear with ADHD at Cal majoring in STEM! Thanks for making this video for us. It really helped me a lot. I would suggest to anybody else here: take advantage of the DSP accomodations, they let you take your test when you don't get distracted and also they let you sit at the front and record your lectures!

@TheVintageAcademic

3 ай бұрын

Great advice!! Especially for majors that are exam heavy!

Thank you. Amazing. I will check out the reading video. I wish there was “how to study in an online class”.

@TheVintageAcademic

Жыл бұрын

I will add that to the list of videos to make! Thank you for the suggestion!

Best. Video. Topic. Ever. Thanks!!!

@TheVintageAcademic

2 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad you liked it!!!

6:19 That Home Screen tho 😍 I would love to see a video about how you set up and use Focus modes on your iPad. I’m about to start grad school and am playing around with ways to compartmentalise study, work and leisure. Also your handwriting 😮

@TheVintageAcademic

9 ай бұрын

For sure! Thank you for the video idea, I’ll work on that!

This was so helpful, I am 29 years old and I have ADHD so its hard to take good notes. I'm always trying to make sure that I can understand and grabs what the professors saying. Up until I easily get lost and off track with my notes. The things that you shared in the video were super helpful, I think I might need to switch to an IPad or something. Because taking notes on paper can be harder for me.

@TheVintageAcademic

Жыл бұрын

Experiment and see what works for you! I've recently switched to typing my notes because I have a hard time keeping up with hand writing notes in lecture!

I am pre-med with ADHD and I am so so so thankful for this !

@TheVintageAcademic

9 ай бұрын

oooh i'm so glad!! good luck!

Thank you for this. I found I have ADHD quite late into my adulthood. I'm not stupid, but due to this disability, I have been perceived as such. Lost my job and had several bad performance reviews on account of this. But lately, I have been diligently typing or writing whatever learning material I consume. I find that a combination of a person talking, along with subtitles or transcribed notes while I can frequently pause/play and take notes(on Udemy, EDX etc) is where I learn best. And I do have to take it slow, rushed learning is out of the question. It's like my brain is connected to the world on USB 1.0 while everyone is on USB 3.0. A slow interface is just what it is.

@TheVintageAcademic

9 ай бұрын

You've got this! I know how discouraging it can feel, but keep working towards what resonates with you and you'll find your way!

I'm not diagnosed with ADHD. I have ADD and Autism, but I have similar issues as you do as you described. It kind of makes me wonder how I wasn't diagnosed with ADHD when I was a kid, but I am definetly struggling though. I'm glad I found this video, though.

@TheVintageAcademic

5 ай бұрын

I’m glad this video found its way to you! ♥️

Obsidian is my go to digital note taking application

@TheVintageAcademic

6 ай бұрын

I still have to give it a try!

I don't know if i have ADHD, but.... I know this video is made for me!!! Thank you! I love this video 🩵💛❤️

@TheVintageAcademic

9 ай бұрын

Im so happy it found you!

Thanks

@TheVintageAcademic

8 ай бұрын

🥰

I finished my college bachelors degree and am now starting my 2nd shortened university bachelor in a different country. For the past 2 years I've mostly been working as an intern and the classes I did have were in small group and online because of corona. This week I saw in a crowded lecture room for the first time again.....I was so overwhelmed. All the noises from people whispering, the uncomfortable seats, the 3 hour duration, the accent of the professor, the act of trying to listen and write ect.......I forgot how difficult it actually was

@TheVintageAcademic

Жыл бұрын

It is so difficult! I would recommend bringing a fidget toy and some kind of comfort item that helps you get through the class, or asking the professor for breaks so you can get up and stretch your legs - it's what i do!

I can relate so much

@TheVintageAcademic

9 ай бұрын

i'm glad!

With the first method, a big obstacle to that is when a teacher makes the test even more difficult by being strict with how the answers should be given. I encounter this a lot, especially in Biology. It's something I can't just deal with by using my intuition, which really makes me upset at times.

@TheVintageAcademic

Жыл бұрын

I would recommend basing your notes off of the textbook and the lecture slides on the case and use something like flash cards and spaces repetition to memorize the phrasing!

@mashihodpotatoetm4572

Жыл бұрын

@@TheVintageAcademic thank you💕

@AmandaSbarros

Жыл бұрын

Samee

Can I ask where you get your note pad? it looks really nice! also I'm so glad that I found a channel about studying for people w/adhd!

@TheVintageAcademic

Жыл бұрын

oooh I wish i knew! I bought it from a little boutique book store in my home town years ago and i didn't keep the label! I put something similar in my amazon storefront though! (I put a link in the video description!)

Also, what makes it harder to take notes is when a teacher jumps from one topic to another and totally skips a lesson. It makes it difficult to follow the material because I have to find the information myself.

@TheVintageAcademic

Жыл бұрын

Definitely a difficult thing to handle, but you'll figure it out! That's part of learning how to be a college student :-)

Where was this video when I was in school?? 😅 I STRUGGLED in school and college. I’ve had teachers that had no idea how to help so needless to say I barely graduated. Looking for these types of videos now (I want to learn something new) this one helps me the best!

@TheVintageAcademic

Жыл бұрын

I'm so happy to hear this one has helped you the most!

@moonlit_child

Жыл бұрын

@@TheVintageAcademic thank you!

Thank you for the video. What are you studying for? I am enroll in school for the 4th college and I want to be a radiologist so I’m looking into video like yours

@TheVintageAcademic

Жыл бұрын

I was studying anthropology when I made this video! I currently study the anthropology of fashion in graduate school

I have to use pretty pictures related to the subject in order to not fall asleep. I record them all too.

@TheVintageAcademic

10 ай бұрын

I use pictures too!

Hi Katie! I’m not sure this message is even valuable, but I wanted to comment to say that as a KZreadr/Academic myself with ADHD, I so thoroughly valued this video! Most specifically, I think you explained the concepts of ADHD thought processes beautifully and so succinctly!

@TheVintageAcademic

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jennifer! Of course your comment is valuable, it most definitely made me smile at the very least. I’m so happy to hear that my adhd content is well received because it’s been an important topic for me lately!

I like them all ❤

@TheVintageAcademic

Жыл бұрын

Yay!

I wish I could remember somethings like I do with music or historical facts !

@TheVintageAcademic

Жыл бұрын

There are lots of strategies for remembering things like you do with music!

I have ADHD and I find it very hard to take notes sometimes because I always get distracted bu to me, taking notes isn't different

@TheVintageAcademic

9 ай бұрын

haha very true - the adhd struggle

Me in a discussion: _"I really don't like my pen right now. I really wish for another one."_ + train of thoughts _"Oh no, I forgot to take notes."_

@TheVintageAcademic

Жыл бұрын

Staying focused in class is so difficult! Have you tried using fidget toys to help keep you present in class? I use them while I'm in discussion and it helps a lot!

@mashihodpotatoetm4572

Жыл бұрын

@@TheVintageAcademic they don't tbh, it just fuels my thoughts :

@TheVintageAcademic

Жыл бұрын

@@mashihodpotatoetm4572 keep trying new things! That’s what I’ve found about ADHD- don’t give up and eventually you’ll find something that works

@mashihodpotatoetm4572

Жыл бұрын

@@TheVintageAcademic Thank you!💕😊

my university developed over covid a lecture recording and live streaming system, which allows me to watch the lecture videos so i can pause for writing notes and not try to speedrun and then not be able to read them afterwards

@TheVintageAcademic

Жыл бұрын

Thats awesome! Glad the system is working for you!

about the processing auditory stuff, yes, I can look at people straight in the eye and try to listen but I then zone out and find my mind somewhere else. Growing up my sis said I'm absent minded most of the time when outdoors, also the thing I hate the most is difficulty absorbing despite eliminating/not having distractions. Your mind just gotta keep obsessing over something like wow I would like a refund please

@TheVintageAcademic

Жыл бұрын

Haha yup! It's helpful if you can use some kind of fidget toy while you're in class if your professor allows it! If not - I would ask for accommodations through the student disabilities office at your university so they can make arrangements for you!

@kalyani1379

Жыл бұрын

This exactly😭

@TheVintageAcademic

Жыл бұрын

@@kalyani1379 ♥️

I have a habitat of writing everything down worried I would miss something

@TheVintageAcademic

Жыл бұрын

Learning how to prioritize information is difficult but will come with practice!

What if it's difficult for me to even sit down and rewrite my notes, i'm so used to highschool teachers waiting on us to write the notes down and asking questions. I like writing them in person so I don't have to do it later and I can have everything in hand when I study but even that is super hard for me. I failed 4 classes last semester and i have trouble retaining information even.

@TheVintageAcademic

5 ай бұрын

Switch to typing your notes - it’s not as effective for memorization but it’s more important to get the info down for your reference Then, instead of re-writing your notes, turn them into flashcards. This way you’re still engaging in the info but it’s a different enough activity that it may help you stay focused Get accommodations - speak to your accommodations office to see if there is someone who can take notes for you so you can focus on listening instead of writing notes

My system is to not have a system. Ride the chaos wave, I have no deciding power over this I have 7 note taking apps please send help

@TheVintageAcademic

Жыл бұрын

hey if it works for you

Method 1 never works for me because when I looked at them none of it made sense. Info was missing. I couldn't keep up. Audio heped through, when I could get past the sounds of people making lots of noise around the mic.

@TheVintageAcademic

9 ай бұрын

I’m glad you found something that works!

OOoOOoO i AM AN ANTHROPOLOGY MAJOR TOO! FROM AUS

@stealthybk

4 ай бұрын

i WAS LIKE "SO HOW DOES ONE TAKE NOTES FOR ANTHRO?" !! I am autistic, but I think these will work for my neurospiciness too xx

@TheVintageAcademic

4 ай бұрын

Good luck!! I hope you find something that works!

Katherine w/ you may put some subtitles in English would be much better. 'Cause I'm still learning english by myself kjsksksk

@TheVintageAcademic

8 ай бұрын

auto subtitles should be available, but i'll look into it!

Who else was scrolling at recommendation during the video

Me: Oh, cool, a video about note-taking for people with ADHD, might watch it. Also me, with ADHD: 12 minutes? NAH.

@TheVintageAcademic

Жыл бұрын

hehe this gave me a chuckle. Totally valid! Feel free to find me on tiktok if you want faster paced and shorter videos with the same kind of info!

My goodness. Get to the subject matter about notes 😁

@TheVintageAcademic

11 ай бұрын

My goodness. Learn how to fast forward 😬

Do you have any tips on how to study?

@TheVintageAcademic

Жыл бұрын

I have a few youtube shorts about how to study with adhd and i have a video about how i got a 4.0 with adhd - you should check those out!

My son doesn’t have ADHD, he just likes to jump

@TheVintageAcademic

6 ай бұрын

haha love that skit

My drop notes method is write down everything he said and this help to process😂

@TheVintageAcademic

9 ай бұрын

Love it!