35 things to do before Back to School 2021

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[theysaidiwasanerd]

imagine being THIS organized... she really has Hermione's last name

[nmhym]

Ruby: "it already feels like autumn is creeping in"
Me in Spain in the middle of a heatwave: 👁👄👁

[haha]

Ruby: living aesthetically

Me: hmm let’s swim through my depression room

[daddyrandom]

ACADEMIA 0:49
Get familiar with the courses 0:56
Pre reading 1:08
Critical extra reading 1:24
Set up an Academic planner 1:39
Set up folders/notion/notebooks 1:59
Make grade goals 2:22
Put key dates on calendar 2:38
Sort out notes from last year 2:51
Make backup key documents 3:07
Familiarize with last years notes 3:29
ORGANIZATION 3:45
Get rid of dead pens 3:46
Look what you need/shop stationary 4:03
Clean old bag 4:16
Pack bag 4:37
Pack pencilcase 4:48
Label things 5:18
Pack emergency school kit 5:32
Declutter 5:46
Clean desk 5:54
Clean out desktop/Camera role 6:10
LIFESTYLE 6:20
Lunch/dinner ideas 6:26
Quick recipes 6:31
Study snack ideas 6:43
Put dry snacks in school bag 7:00
Plan out ideal day 7:25
Plan what extracurricular activities to apply to 8:03
Make a list of things you want to do 8:14
Make study playlists 8:23
Plan out weekly outfits 8:36
FUN 9:03
Read a book 9:12
Print out memories 9:28
Make a list of things that make you happy 9:46
Make a Pinterest board 10:05
Take a day off 10:24
Spend time with friends/family 10:43

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[igxdmbo]

I'm a Japanese high school student. My English isn't perfect but I learn it hard. Your video inspired me to keep making efforts! Thank you, Ruby! ありがとう(Arigato!)

[phoebegayle]

a quick summary for anyone who needs it :)
1. look through your course information and familiarize yourself with the classes you're taking
2. start doing some pre reading
3. do a piece of critical extra reading
4. set up your academic planner
5. set up your folders/ notebooks/ notion
6. set goal grades and how you can achieve it
7. put key dates into your calendar
8. look through last years notes
9. back up key documents
10. familiarize yourself with last year's content
11. get rid of any stationary that doesn't work
12. make a list of stationary to shop for
13. clean out your school bag
14. wipe down your school bag
15. pack your school bag and note key essentials
16. pack your pencil case
17. label your stuff e.g pencil case or jumper
18. make a school emergency kit
19. declutter
20. clean your bedroom thoroughly
21. have a digital declutter
22. make a note of easy lunch and dinner ideas
23. note down good study snacks
24. pack dry snacks for your school bag
25. plan out your ideal day
26. decide what extracurriculars you want to sign up for
27. make a list of things you want to achieve before the end of term
28. make playlists on spotify
29. plan out 5 daily outfits
30. read a long book
31. print some photos
32. make a list of the things that make you happy
33. make an aesthetic pinterest board for back to school
34. take a day off
35. spend time with friends and family
I made this for myself but I thought it might be useful for others. Thank you for the wonderful video Ruby!! <3

[georgia]

"already feels like autumn is creeping in"
*laughs in Greek, because it's 2am and it's 40 Celsius*

[alicecat]

Hey! I recently realised something and I just wanted to share it with you! Just a reminder to anyone who is watching! I think this video is very nice and helpful, but you have to remember that not everything in your life has to be in lists in order to be organised and productive and happy! I don't have that perfectly clean room, I have 1-2 drawers that are VERY messy. I sometimes forget to plan my outfits the day before. My night routine isn't written on a list. I don't spend hours on my bullet journal doodling in order to make it look aesthetic. If you enjoy doing that then awesome! I am just speaking for the people that feel bad for not having the perfectly organised and aesthetic bullet journal. It's is ok if you have a lazy day. It's important to understand what exactly went wrong and try to figure out a new way in order to fix the problem. I strongly advise you to be organised and make to do lists so your mind doesn't have to keep thinking about the tasks over and over, but its ok if that list is written messily on a crumpled piece of paper. I love these videos because they MOTIVATE me to be organised and give me some TIPS and IDEAS, but they ARE NOT REALITY. You have to FIND THE MIDDLE GROUND AND FIND THE METHODS OF ORGANISATION THAT WORK FOR YOU! Being organised can definitely help you not feel all over the place and help you stay focused to your goals, but there is more to life! Have a decently organised routine and move on! Have some fun!

[salmavelador]

Lemme help you out! 0:51 Academic, 3:42 Organization, 6:19 Lifestyle, 9:03 Fun!

[gelatinoussir]

Nearly a high school drop-out. Trying to get myself back into shape. My perfectionism nearly ruined me, and instead of doing so much that I stressed myself to the point of burnout, I ended up going the complete opposite direction and not doing anything because I feared failure. My friend just brought up a good point that if I don't do anything, I'll still fail. I may not completely believe in myself at this point in time, but I believe in all of y'all.

[larat]

I’m going into year 11 and I’ve been getting so nervous and overwhelmed, but this really helped me calm down and get motivated thank you!

[theunicahijaph]

I’m starting my job as a teacher at university next month and even though this is directed at students, I’ve actually found videos like this really helpful. I’ve just added a bunch of other similar ones into my Watch Later so I can make notes 😄

[mimee]

1) look through course information
2) start doing pre reading and prep work
3) set up your planner
4) set up your note system for the year
5) put key dates in your calendar
6) clear out any notes you don’t need from last year
7) back up key documents in a second location
8) familiarise yourself with content that will reappear from last year
9) get rid of anything that doesn’t work
10) note anything you need so you can go and pick them up
11) clean out school bag
12) pack your bag, note what you want to keep
13) pack your pencil case, note what you want to keep
14) label things
15) assemble a school emergency kit
16) declutter your wardrobe
17) deep clean your bedroom
18) digital declutter
19) write down some meal ideas that you can achieve in a rush
19) note some study snacks so you can always be as productive as possible
20) make sure there are some easy snacks that you can have in your bag
21) plan your ideal day
22) decide what extra curriculars to sign up for
23) write down some goals
24) make some playlists
25) plan some daily outfits
26) read a long book you won’t have time for in school
27) print some photos
28) make a list of what makes you happy
29) make an aesthetic motivating Pinterest board
30) take a day off and have a slow day
31) spend time with friends and family
I know there are a couple missing but I think I got most of them

[crumblecrumble]

I always have a sudden burst of motivation to go study or organize something after watching one of Ruby's videos

[chanchalrathore]

She is the most beautiful and humble person, and such a vintage lady🙃🙃

[tavihawrey]

Fr tho who is ready for autumn 🍂 autumn, it's my fave season, omg the rain !the thunder!so excited 😊

[computercat]

My plans for what I'm going to do before school starts:
1. Get a haircut (I really need one)
2. Go through all of my school notes from last year.
3. Supply/clothes shopping
4. Spend at least one afternoon outside just chilling and thinking
5. Try to find where I left my social skills. I lost them somewhere and I haven't been able to find them since the start of 2021. If you've stolen them, can I please have them back?

[lydiasbookshopcafe]

after not believing in myself for almost 3 years, i'm starting studying again in september, and this video is making me so excited!

[sachinisadunika]

Ruby never fails to motivate me ! 3 years ago I randomly found Ruby's channel and omg I changed so much I worked so hard always stayed motivated and I got the highest results on my GCE O/L s . I'm a biology student now. Thank you Ruby for inspiring me :)))

[pablomartinez]

you’re academic advice always gets me excited about starting a new semester !! thanks Ruby !!!♥️