i've been watching ruby for years and now i'm starting my undergraduate at oxford for english the same time she's doing her masters!

@hov_o

10 ай бұрын

omg congrats 🎉🎉

@Alliappalachian

10 ай бұрын

That's amazing congratulations!

@jakecavendish3470

10 ай бұрын

Well done, getting in as an undergrad is the hardest option! 🥳

@rodionkadatskyi182

10 ай бұрын

This is so sick! Congratulations. If possible, can I talk to you about application process?

@cheche2181

10 ай бұрын

Well done that’s amazing!!! 🥂🍾x

In my 40s and starting my doctorate in October, and still enjoying studytube.

Ruby, I’m a 45 year old and a stay-at-home mom and you inspire me with your organization! God bless you, girl! 🌷

@beatrizPDG

10 ай бұрын

Por fin un ama de casa como yo que aún así ve los videos de Ruby y se inspira! ❤

I remember watching your video about not getting into Oxford for your undergrad. I am so happy that you've made it here. Congratulations!

That time during August when I tend to spend slightly too much time watching your videos because I know school is going to start soon and autumn is going to start soon and I want to start my cozy season before that because I’m impatient is so otherworldly. As embarrassingly nerdy as it sounds, I am admittedly so excited to begin school and study again, and watching your videos makes me feel so much more pleasant about it because I don’t feel weird about enjoying studying. I like watching pieces of myself through other people. It is so comforting. And I love the little community of viewers too because you all seem so wonderful!! :D Good luck to Ruby for Oxford and good luck to me for 11th grade!!! And good luck to anybody else who wants some for the new academic year ;D

A notion tip: Use databases for your literature/book lists. When you make a new book an item in the database, it actually becomes a new page. This means that when you're writing an essay, you can mention (cite) the book within the text which creates a link to the book page where you can keep your notes on the book. This will make cross referencing later on in your courses a lot easier!

Still watching Ruby's videos as a 30yo mother... I enjoyed school and uni so much ! I'm happy to see people excited with school and studies 🌟

@emm-jayymontagne1197

10 ай бұрын

I’m 31 and still enjoy her videos, I wish I could go back to my uni days as the person I am now but be 18 again and do it all over again.

@orangesnowflake3769

10 ай бұрын

I'm 30, I just finished uni

@radumoraru02

10 ай бұрын

@@orangesnowflake3769hey, how do you feel about finishing uni at 30? I am studying dentistry (6y) and i’ll be 25 when i finish, but i am considering getting into Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery which requires another 6years of medicine and only then i can start residency and that means being 30-31 when done with uni and after 5 more years i should be done with residency. I’m from Eastern EU, this is the only specialty that requires both degrees. I started uni right after highschool at 19. Is 12 years of university + 5 residency too much?

@user-js8uo9oz6b

10 ай бұрын

@@emm-jayymontagne1197 at that we had limited resources for "self-taught".

@marinabaptista4156

10 ай бұрын

same! 31yo mom and phd student, love her videos!

I’m preparing to start a second undergraduate degree at the age of forty nine. Your videos have been so helpful and they’re also making me feel less alone as I start this adventure. I’m so excited to be studying again. The happiness that stationary brings doesn’t diminish with age either, so thank you for the inspiration!

@cdngirlntx

10 ай бұрын

I'm 49 and am working on a second undergrad degree too! I keep thinking that I'm crazy for doing it, but I just enjoy learning and studying and it's been a dream. I wish there were more KZreadrs/community for older students but I still really enjoy watching Ruby's videos and can't wait to live vicariously through her time at Oxford. It is definitely a dream of mine to study there and I think I found a way to get a taste of it, even from Canada, with their Advanced Undergrad Diploma in Local History but that'll have to wait a couple of years at least. What degree are you working on?

@bykindredspirit

10 ай бұрын

You both (as well as Ruby) are inspiration for me. Thank you❤

@Lucia-pd6fi

10 ай бұрын

I am on the same boat, I just turned 45 and I am looking at postgraduate studies... we got this!

@Krootjes

10 ай бұрын

32, and looove watching Ruby, I learn so much on how to study and how to stay organised, plus it is a big inspiration. Fun to see these comments!

Ahhh oh my gosh I am so excited for all the Oxford Uni content!!! 😁☺️

I love your vlogs! especially your autumnal ones, I just feel so nostalgic and I love how you romanticise such a beautiful season. 🍁🍂

I'm beyond excited for you, Ruby! You were such an inspiration to me during my undergraduate studies and seeing you follow your passion and continue your studies makes me want to do the same

You are very inspiring ruby, just received your academic planner in the post it’s excellent. I’m not a student in fact in my 50s but it’s still so versatile to set my intentions and track my goals, achievements through each month. Good luck at Oxford looking forward to following your journey.

Another beautifully made video. Cannot wait to see your uni room and what it’s like where you’re staying in Oxford! All the best ❤

I just finished my masters, so this is the first time in a while (I took a break to live in France after I graduated undergrad) where I won't be going back to school and instead starting a job! I'm so so excited; I feel so proud to have finished school. But I LOVE school prep vlogs and cannot wait to see your journey Ruby!!

Ruby, I've just started binge-watching your Oxford series. As an Oxford undergrad and an aspiring master's student, I truly appreciate these videos. Thank you for inspiring me to become a better learner and student! xxx

I have been watching you for 3-4 years I guess, and you always motivate me to be more productive. Much love. And wishing you all the luck for your new Academic year.

ahhhh this video has come at the perfect time! I’ve been setting up my uni notion and pumpkin productivity academic planner today !!

I am so blessed that I get to follow, or continue to follow you, albeit vicariously on yr new adventures to Oxford & elsewhere. Thank you for sharing and spending time recording yr life and growth in all yr ventures. Being an Anglophile across the puddle helps to have a wonderful "bosom buddy" who loves the printed word as much as I. And because I have such an eclectic menu (menu=acquired inventory)- I don't get to discuss what I read much- unless it's a classic. So thank you. Love ya Ruby, dear. As always ❤

I usually do not leave any comments below videos, but I just wanted to say how much your videos and your excitement for learning inspire me, Ruby! I am so looking forward to starting school in September again :))

So glad you got a bigger screen, it's really important for posture (instead of hunching over at a laptop screen!) Good luck for the new year Ruby!!

Being an English Literature student myself... it's a treat to watch these types of planning about courses and the vibe... everything. Love it 😍

So excited to see more Oxford diary vlogs. So much amazing content can come from this.

Wishing u all the very best, Ruby!! And I'm really excited for oxford contents ❤

Best of luck Ruby!! No one deserves this more ❤

Ruby, watching this video brings me back to my university days when I was studying for my BA in Classics and my MA in Classical Studies.

I'm starting my MA in Early Modern Lit at KCL, so this video was very useful to me-- thank you and good luck with your studies!!

what a great timing ruby! i was just scrolling youtube to look for videos to watch and the notification popped out and i clicked on it so fast 😭 have a great dayy ❤

Ruby, your meticulous methodology for planning and preparation is really amazing. There are many tips which I should take notes.

You are really setting yourself up for success! It's really interesting seeing modern study tools and technology since I graduated college in the '90s, when things were very different.

Love your content, Ruby! I'm so happy for you, I hope you have a great time at Oxford :)

Frankly I'm so excited that Ruby will be starting Oxford this Septmember...it's like those days again but only better...we've sent so many students to oxford, King's and other places but never been this proud as when watching Ruby making it to Oxford

Ahhh our Ruby is doing a Masters at Oxford Uni!! You have a lot of people rooting for you…so proud!! 🙏🏻💗

I went to Oxford on Wednesday for a day trip with my family and it is so beautiful! I am looking forward to watching your time there :)

Tengo 28 años, soy ama de casa y mamá de un niño de 3 años. Ya no estudio pero aún así veo todos tus videos porque me inspiras demasiado ❤

I am really impressed with how you organized your Notion space! And it took you one hour and a half, which to me is insanely efficient considering the complexity of your setup. Well done ❤

I left university in 2008 and am now a civil servant, but the videos are always so aesthetically pleasing and I love your organisation, and also your book recommendations. All the best at Oxford, Ruby! We’re all behind you. ❤❤

My planner has arrived just in time for the academic year (I begin my second year in Undergrad this Monday!) and I've been taking the time to set that up while watching your video. These are honestly so incredibly motivating and inspiring, and I'm so glad you're making back to school content. It's incredibly helpful to have this on while I prepare for my own school year, it keeps me focused and on task! You are amazing, Ruby!

@danycracks4490

10 ай бұрын

How long did your planner take to arrive? I'm still waiting on mine and it's almost been a week 😣

@robynnhoood0819

10 ай бұрын

@@danycracks4490 Roughly a week and a half for me since my order had to go through American Customs before it could arrive. But once it's past customs it should arrive rather quickly!

@unityinvariety

10 ай бұрын

@@danycracks4490 same, but I believe it takes a while for it to arrive, especially if your out of state from where she is.

This is so exciting, wishing you the best!

Great video with lots of organising inspiration. Thank you Ruby ❤

Ahh love your videos they are so motivating! I am starting my second year late september so I am so excited to just get back on track now...Also your planner arrived yesterday and I am soo happy with it so thank you! Also this may sound weird but I just love your house from the colours to the latches... ❤

Congratulations, Ruby!! I remember watching your rejection video a couple years ago. I’m proud of you! I’m sure everyone is!🤍

Wishing you the best Ruby 👏👏

Beyond excited to see your journey!

Ruby, your planner arrived today! I am so in love with it!

Ruby, I live in Oxfordshire and I think you’d really enjoy Oxford’s Summer Shakespeare Festival next year! It’s 8 weeks of open-air Shakespeare performances at The Oxford Castle courtyard every summer. I performed in Much Ado About Nothing and Macbeth this year 😊❤🎭 Oxford is fabulous, you’ll love living here 🩵

@RubyGranger8

10 ай бұрын

Oh my goodness I’ll have to go! Thank you!

i’m starting my first university year next month, and your videos are a joy to me

Can’t wait for the Oxford vlogs!!

I found your channel to see anywhere in Oxford I haven't seen yet! but it’s just fun to see your routine 😆

You are always so inspiring! Thank you 🤍🦋

Hey, i’m going to start my first year of university next week and this has helped me prepare so much. Thank you!!

I remember watching this video for the first time when it came out. Now we can order the yearly planner as it's 2024. It's crazy how time flows by.

I’ve been watching ruby since middle school and she has taken my all the way to my senior year. They only reason I do well in school is because of her.

I’m also prepping for undergrad at oxford! So excited to be going alongside you X

Always a good day when Ruby posts

Your content is pure joy ❤

i'm gonna finish my bachelor's in English philology this year and i'm so excited!! definitely taking some notion inspo from this vid

haii! I am so happy you are entering this new chapter of your life! I wish you the best, from sunny Greece :')

Watching Ruby heartbroken after rejection and now finally going to oxford is really good.Sending wishes for ypur journey ahead

Your use of Notion and your patience while setting it up astounds me ! I hope to know the software as good as you one day

Ruby smiles like an angel😍😍😍

this video was perfect!! my uni is starting in around two weeks and I really am stuck with the thought of what I should still do before classes start.. so thank you Ruby

@RubyGranger8

10 ай бұрын

Ah that’s so exciting! I hope you have the best start to the term (and thank you for buying the planner!) ♥️♥️

Heyy Ruby, my best wishes to you!!! ❤❤❤ Love you

Ruby i love your videos so much i started school back Monday all these back to school videos you posted have made and helped me feel motivated for school starting back which well school for me isn't that stressful because I'm homeschooled but thank you for making these videos luvs to you 😊

@RubyGranger8

10 ай бұрын

Ah this makes me so happy to hear! Good luck with the new school year!

My friend in high school got me into stationery and she recommended Moleskine. But after trying out Leuchtturm myself I have been exclusively using the brand since! I now have my fifth bullet journal using the dotted ones and I’ve also been using a softcover on the side for journaling! Hope you like them. They’re really good in my opinion!

Hey Ruby I hope you will have one of your best times in Oxford. All the best 👍 Edit- can't wait for study with me videos

@kcnkck

10 ай бұрын

Me neither omgggg

Thank you so much on a better breakdown of how to set courses up on Notion. I’m 37 year old mom of 2 enrolled in an online English BA program and trying to figure out the best use of combining the use of Notion and written notes.

hey ruby! ive been watching you for years now. im starting uni this september and im studying animation, and your vids, although we are studying different things, have been so helpful & motivating for me. its 3am but i want to plan food shopping and buy essentials🤣😭

I feel like I’m going! I’m excited for all these Oxford videos! PLEASE do a Babel theme vlog when you’re there - even as I’m asking I know you’ll be too busy but it would be so dark academia…

I love when you upload!!

I recommend getting to see the Natural History Museum and Pitt Rivers Museum in Oxford. Also in Didcot there is a lovely donkey sanctuary called Island Farm.

I love the look of your Notion. 📖 Mine is all over the place and totally unorganised. 😂 Preparing for a Masters is so exciting, I remember being so excited to prepare for mine a few years ago. 😊

I'm 3 days into my freshman year of college and I'm just hit with nostalgia from watching these videos

I remember watching your video about not getting into your dream university (Oxford) but know you made it!! Congratulations 🎉💕

Can’t wait for all the Oxford content! ☺️🍁

omg i am just seeing this now! I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!!

This is giving me so many ideas for a digital humanities project. Beautiful.

27 year-old here, I've been working for 4 years now. I don't miss uni that much as I've spent enough time there but I do miss the supplies and the organisation lol I don't have much to digitally organise now and I don't need supplies anymore, so watching your pre-master videos make me feel like a 20-yo again 😅 I'm so happy that you're going to do your masters at Oxford 🎉 Much love from France ❤

hello ruby!!!! im sooo early i really like your videos, they make my day

I know this is so unrelated, but ur voice is so calming 💌

i’m starting my undergraduate at Oxford in October!! i’m so unbelievably excited, and maybe i’ll see you around!

I am loving this content!

hahaha Cant waitt to watch Ruby's Oxford Diaries!!

I am starting uni in September and would love a video on how you use notion to study and how to make the study pages if you are able to! Thank you ❤

Hey Ruby, i think you are ridiculous, ridiculously Fabulous. I'm so glad that i came across your videos. They are very enjoyable 😅

I'm going to uni one or two months later and i'm also arranging things which makes me messy and exhausted. Your video gives me the energy to continue.

😄 My fav part, when Ruby just purchased the pad pen then she says "there you go, I just spent an "extortion" amount of money on an Apple Pencil!" 😆👍

Hi Ruby!:) Love your channel. So excited for you! I have been following you since I started university and I am now in my final semester! Wishing you the best at Oxford. Could you please share your notion templates or give a tutorial on how to create them? I would like to link all of my readings on a page and organize them since I have the syllabus ahead of time.

hope you like the leuchtturm! (i was one of the comments recommending it) i just started my english masters yesterday :)

Hi ruby, love your videos ❤ I just watched the bit where u bought the Apple pencil, I agree it's too expensive but instead of an apply pencil you can just buy a stylus pen it should work the same as I did that too a few months back when I got a new iPad. Hope this helps a lot and congrats! ❤

Congratulations! ❤

I feel you Ruby about the pencil 😂 I lost mine and will probably have to buy a new one before uni starts again

Hi Robbie, can you make a video sharing with us some of your quick and delicious college lunch box recipes? I will be very happy if you do this video and it will help me a lot to start my first academic year at the university actively I wish you all the best and thank you for your efforts ❤️❤️❤️

I started my Master's in Linguistics this week, I'm so excited!!!

I’m not going back to school (graduated 10 years ago) but I love your back to school videos!

You’re so unbelievable organized. I’m in awe. I wish my poor old fragile brain worked like yours. ❤

@RubyGranger8

10 ай бұрын

Ahh I’m definitely not always so organised! I have a penchant for academic organising but am less good at everyday admin haha!

so excited for youuuu

Hi Ruby - would you make a video about how you use your lists and organisers once you've generated them and how you prioritise or update them and stay on track? Particularly for lists that can't be completed fully in a single day x

I’m always intrigued that the outfit you pick at the start of the day… you don’t wear it all day. If there’s one thing I do recommend it’s doing that, better for the environment

Ruby, good luck at Oxford!

It’s really surreal watching this. I did a masters over two decade ago. I was working all hours the two years before to scrape together the money, so no time for all of this sort of preparation. (I do realise this is also your job Ruby, I’m not knocking it) . But the part that is weirding me out is the amount of information available to the students ahead of time and what is expected of them before the course starts. We were issued with a little pamphlet that had in it things like course dates, fees, a list of four textbooks (only two we we told to read, the other two were basically reference tables and graphs), and told when and where to show up. That was it. And before anyone says it’s because it’s Oxford, - I went to, and work for, remarkably similar institutions. Has the world changed that much? Is this the impact of technology. What do they expect realistically from students? Surely most of them are working jobs that don’t involve essentially documenting studying. The ones on building sites and in shops won’t be doing this level of prep. If it is at all possible to find out when you get there Ruby, I’d be fascinated to know what the expectations are and if they are achieved.

@hramsden1697

10 ай бұрын

THIS

@albatrozz3058

10 ай бұрын

I am two years older than her and it's a little different for me too 😅

@jakecavendish3470

10 ай бұрын

Same for me (I did my undergrad, masters and DPhil at Oxford in the last 15 years). The crucial bit for the masters is to just try to read and re-read your way through the reading list as far in advance as you can because once it starts you will have absolutely zero time for anything other than the essays and tutorials etc. As we were told at the time: "Studying is what you do on the holidays; term time is when you put it into action."

@dees3179

10 ай бұрын

@@jakecavendish3470 interesting. We didn't get the reading lists ahead of time. There was no reading list! Not in this way. That is called research. And we were the ones who did it. Perhaps it is a subject disparity then.

@jakecavendish3470

10 ай бұрын

@@dees3179 It could be dependant on subject. The reading lists we got were basically core texts and then some recommended reading. They weren't hugely extensive though and I don't remember the stuff outside the core texts actually being all that useful in the end. And to be honest the way Oxford works your tutor has a tendency to just disregard a reading list and say "well I _expect_ you to have read Tacitus as part of a normal human's everyday reading" 😒. Obviously for DPhil there is zero reading list although at tutorials your supervisor may say "read so-and-so on X."