5am Study Vlog: preparing for my masters degree

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Frequently Asked Questions:
😇 How old are you? 23
📝 What are you studying? I am set to start my MA in English Literature at Oxford this autumn.

[RubyGranger]

and yes, I made the appalling & highly-embarrassing mistake of saying paleontology the whole way through this video instead of palaeography... don't even ask me how! I must have been tired doing the voiceover. Please try to ignore it and how silly I sound haha!!

[AlexStefanOnline]

As a person with ADHD, you have no idea how much you've helped me get organised. You're truly inspiring and motivating!

[library_of_folklore]

I love Rubys vidoes so much. They truly do fill me with joy and a sense of calmness...

[ferchoy]

I have been in the hospital for over a month and your videos comfort and calm me. The energy you transmit is incredible, you encouraged me when I couldn't walk in bed.

[jedipudgiebunny]

Omg this video is featured in the youtube spotlight “study buddies” playlist today!!! Well deserved ❤️❤️❤️

[fionalabonte]

The mind palace originates even earlier in Roman times, to something now called the method of loci, which Cicero refers to in De Oratore! Lots and lots of literature on it and a very useful memory technique I credit with a lot of my success. I also find that St. Theresa D'Avila's Interior Castle has applicable lessons for it, even if that wasn't the original point of the book!

[jasoncromwell]

I wish there was a Ruby when I was in school, but alas there were none around. Watching your channel this year has been a true blessing. Teaching me the love of organization and planning and taking care of the simple things in life. It's amazing how much my life has changed this year after following some of your tips and tricks. Your channel should be required viewing for every teen and adult who needs that little extra motivation in life. Keep up the amazing work.

[nora]

Remember: life is not about being productive at every waking moment. It is even not sustainable to work such long hours. RIP mental health if you do. I never did that during uni and I still got good grades. Prioritising is key. Don’t feel bad for slacking off.

[aidesbnlee]

I subscribed to your channel because of your study videos around five or seven years ago. They inspired me a lot when I was preparing for me post-graduate entrance exam. And now I had been graduated. Really miss the days begin with your inspiring videos. Thank you Ruby.

[TanyaGriffiths]

I love watching your videos whenever I feel like I'm in a slump, or when I feel unmotivated/uninspired to do work. I get this sort of "secondhand high" from your productivity which actually gets me into a better head space to start working. And especially with your genuine energy, I don't feel guilty for "wasting time" or being lazy but I tend to be able to extend more grace towards myself. Thanks for all you do, Ruby! Sending you lotsa love x

[malloryjohnson]

I’m sure I’m not the only one that does this, but when I’m procrastinating my school work by being on my phone, I’ll watch one of Ruby’s videos to motivate myself and ease into the work 💀

[heyborttheeditor]

I'm an engineering student whose first couple tries at school were all in the liberal arts. I didn't get far in college back then because I hated all the reading and the writing. Now that I found my passion in engineering, I am perplexed how people could enjoy all that. Your love of your subject matter really shines though and I'm glad there are people out there who have different interests from mine. I find the product of your studies fascinating - I just don't want to do them myself!

[luc.w]

i'm going into my first year of uni aged 21 and these videos are so motivating for me. I've got my pumpkin productivity planner and i feel ready to conquer anything!

[lizjeffries]

I received my planner yesterday. It certainly is the best one I have had so thanks for its development. I start an MSc in Psychology next week as a very mature student.

[spc.aesthetic]

As someone who is doing a bachelors in book history i found this vlog most invigorating, good luck with your masters!! ❤️

[_zay__]

This girl doesn't know that she's my role model and my inspiration ❤ I'm very sure you'll leave wonderful achievements in this world 💜 sending you lots of love from iraq 🇮🇶

[rhiharper]

When I was 6 the thing I told adults I wanted to be when I grew up was a Palentologist - purely because me and my friends used to try to "dig for fossils" in our local park in the middle of south east London haha. I then found my passion in literature and am actually applying for an MSt at Oxford for 2024-25! But I've always had a fondness and interest in the subject of Paleontology (though not as much knowledge as I do in literature), which makes me wonder how the two are linked, and whether you actually mean in preparing for your course you're studying Paleography??? (which is the study of ancient writing systems)

This would just make much more sense to me considering the subject of your degree!

[Feyvynn]

Hi Ruby! In October I will start my Master's thesis in Physical Geography and I just wanted to say thank you because you are a huge inspiration for me, since I am preparing everything till August. I am from Germany and I love your content and hope that your time in Oxford will be great! 💓☺

[haydennesbitt]

I never seen a 23 year old so sophisticated with studies, life, motivation, speech, and.. just everything..

[martin]

Omg first and Ruby you dont know how helpful to me have been your videos, your planner etc. I get a lot of motivation from you and i do all of the recommendations you give and they help me soooo much. You cant think how happy i am when you post thats why everytime you post i am one of the first comments. So much looove from Albania. Hope you see this. Fingers crossed. From Martin and PS: Thnx everyone who will like this video because it will be more likely for Ruby to see