Are these things in STUDYTUBE and STUDYTOK overrated? 🧐 iPads, Mini Printers, Mildliners and more 

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She is the most realistic RU-vidr who doesn't only give "basic" tips

"Sometimes besties, our wallet isn't as enthusiastic as our hearts." The most relatable line of my life. Thats why I always buy things which are useful for me I have never bought a thing just because it's trending THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO.

Other studytubers focus on aesthetic notes, act like they never struggle with procrastinating and distractions, and give the same basic tips all the time so you are a breath of fresh air because you’re relatable and give us practical tips!

I've tried the cute stationary and notes techniques, but something I've realized, these trends make us copy what they're doing rather than what suits us and make us feel bad abt our study patterns. My black and blue pen for notes saves me alot of time and effort, I can enjoy other things in that time.

The reason why she is better than other study youtubers is that her tips are actually realistic and helpful. Not like others, repeating the same tip over and over which Doesnt even work for all. Thanks Faye ❤❤

Whiteboards are very underrated in my opinion. I am not a fan of digital notes just because I’ve never really learned to get used to them. However I used my white board a ton. I also tutor and this is a life and time saver. I can do endless practice problems and review over concepts without having to use up more pages or use an iPad. One of my favorite purchases for school.

*REMEMBER YOUR SKILLS MATTER MORE THAN YOUR TOOLS!* I literally love you faye, and your way of telling us the right advice! As a student I blindly trust you for my upcoming session✨🌼( it's starting 15-20 days later) And I just loveddddd the way you continuously reminded everyone throughout the video how tools/stationary cannot make our results better without OUR EFFORTS! I can't think of any other way to support you so, it's been more than a decade of me never skipping any ad on your video, Liking it, sharing!❤️ In the end, just a big THANK-YOU!💫

Another underrated alternative is a 2 in 1 laptop, i recently got a lenovo 2 in 1 laptop instead of an ipad. I noticed that its way cheaper than an ipad and its been really helpful in writing notes, annotating, typing and solving past papers. I also use Microsoft one note which is a free note taking app! I can also link my phone to my laptop and do sm more, honestly I think ppl often overlook windows just bc apple is more "tendy" (not undermining apple products by anyway) but honestly if you don't have money to spend on all the extra stuff that u need when buying an ipad, just get a recent model of a 2in1 laptop instead. Thank u for this helpful video!!💕💕💕

I like how realistic this is as we all come from different countries and different family backgrounds. And seeing everyone use these super cool tech and stationery and how pretty it all looks, and we want to have it, but often it is way out of our budget. I have honestly removed myself (as much as I can) from these communities, as I found myself getting envious of those people or put myself down because I don't have all those things. So thank you for tackling this!

Hi Faye, my 9th grade finals are going on rn and lately i've witnessed so much of techniques of studying along with/ the do's and don'ts so, it's kinda not exhausting and stressful at this moment. You are unique and this is why I choose you over any other studytuber, tysm 💓💓💓😊

Sometimes I feel guilty about owning an iPad because people usually view the iPad as a study tool and I use my iPad mainly for gaming. Due to trending videos about how good an iPad is for studying, I was slightly pressured. I hope people can understand that owning an iPad doesn't mean you need to use it only for studying or working 😅 There's many thing you can do with an iPad

The fact I literally watched the 2 ads without skipping the first one was about pollution and the second was grammerly 😂😂😂

“Sometimes bestie, our wallet isn’t as enthusiastic as our hearts” 😂😂 this is why we love you! You’re so funny and honest! I always get the best study advice and stationary tips from you so thank you! Hope uni is going well! ❤

"remember that your skills will always be better than your tools" as someone who doesn't come from money that was so sweet to hear from you, thank you

For those of you thinking about buying an ipad, I think the samsung s6 or s7 is a better option. The pen comes with the tablet, all the apps you will need are free and the battery life is really good! (i charge mine once or twice a week)

As a nursing student who also has to work full time, cute and pretty notes don't exist lol thank you for a realistic study channel. 1000% swear by my white board helping to organize notes. Rewriting notes helps with recall as well!

Hey Faye! As someone who used to make study videos, those people aren't studying in bad lighting, they just lower the camera's light sensitivity. It basically produces a darkened and more 'aesthetic' feeling on camera. Great tips btw!

Don't get an iPad, get a Galaxy tab (Samsung). It includes the digital pencil, apps are free and any other additional costs will be way cheaper

MY grades started improving once i started watching you I got a 100% in math which I never had before a 92% in french and I was failing it on the previous term and 88% in science when I never get more than a 75% Your tips are so unique and helpful! Love you Faye

I had a 10th gen iPad ru-vid.comUgkxUGaHtKW8MwCql2fPyIm9-ftTqSMzKFFA . Felt it getting pretty slow at times even after doing a reset. So I am using that as a tablet for my 5 year old son and got this 9th gen version. MUCH faster, a little slimmer, smaller bezels, all around a leap forward. Plus, for the price that’s about $130-$150 cheaper than a current new model this is a nice deal. I look forward to the M-series CPUs coming into iPads which will really help future proof these tablets better but these latest CPUs are pretty strong and should do better to last several years with no compromises.

When she says "if you want to support this channel, please don't skip the ads" i just melt everytime 😊

I know these things aren't really important to studying but the study community really got to me especially during the MCO. Thanks Faye for the reminder, I have done well even without these things so I should just focus on understanding my classes. The recent videos will really be helpful for next sem. All the best in your studies too ❤

I LOVE THE FACT of be watching her videos doesn't feel like a waste of time.

Another good alternative for an ipad is a cheap drawing tablet. You can get a decent one for like $20-50 and they are great if you want to mainly type your notes but feel like drawing something could benefit sometimes (best use case would be in onenote). There is a bit of a learning curve because your writing appears on a surface that you aren't writing on, but after that, it's great. They also have better ergonomics since you don't need to look down to see what you're writing. If you don't want to carry around a separate thing in your bag and are looking for a new computer, a 2 in 1 laptop could also be a great alternative. It works like a laptop when you need it, but you can write on it too.

Hi! I’m in middle school but I just wanted to share my opinions. For iPads, personally, it’s difficult to write on it, so I prefer writing on paper in general. I don’t think expensive markers are necessary, I mean if you have the money go ahead, but I just have sharpie highlighters and they work perfectly well for me. 💗

I hate how whiteboards are so underrated. I have been using a whiteboard since 9th grade and trust me it is a life changer 😊

I honestly really love your videos. Whenever I’m taking a short break between study sessions or I really don’t feel like sitting down at my desk to study, I always watch one of your videos. They always make me feel so motivated to study again and to push through just that one chapter more. Thank you for making these videos and actually improving my study methods❤

the whiteboard one was rly useful, around new years i had alot of exams and spent alot of paper for planning and jotting down stuff so i decided to get a whiteboard probably like a medium size and i hung it on my wall like right above my desk! its rly useful and saves paper and time and very fun to use ngl

Faye, I just love how short yet meaningful your videos are and how you fully explain each and every point you are talking about. Btw thank you for the video💕

I absolutely love how she mentiones the prices in different currencies, it really helps a ton, thank you so much for taking that effort! :)

I got a whiteboard and it helped me a lot. I kind of get tired from writing in notebook and then ultimately end up wasting time. But I got a whiteboard and I would study the topics write what I understood in the whiteboard or when I'd have to memorize something I'd use my whiteboard and for math, I generally do it in notebook but there were some type of questions which were difficult for me and some important question which had high chances of coming in exam so I would solve those on whiteboard and it has helped so much. At this point I am in 10th grade and I don't make handwritten notes, more like I dont make notes at all. I just underline and highlight in my book and keep on revising it like everyday so I dont feel the need to make notes myself, it just sets up in my brain then. But sometimes I do find it hectic and confusing before exam and since next year it will get more deep so I might start making notes.

Thank you bestie! I actually have an IPad and I won’t say it isn’t useful at all but honestly it isn’t really a necessity and one could do well without buying it too. “Sometimes besties, our wallet isn’t as enthusiastic as our hearts.” Gosh!!! Someone give her the MOST HONEST AND RELATABLE RU-vidR award!!!!!! Love you Faye 💜

Faye, thank you again for uploading. You have always motivated me to my goals and I cannot express how much I appreciate what you do for all of us. We love youuu.

I was waiting for this video since you posted a community post🥰 I don't have ipad. I have a android tab..but it helped me a lot when I was in my final exam season. I always do prefer the traditional note taking methods 💙 because when I need to take a look on few notes at once, it is really hard to deal with the digital note taking... I'm a new member to your channel, but I love the way of your speaking and describing things a lot.🥰

Hey Faye. I’ve been watching your videos for quite a while now, and I’m so happy I did!! My marks have significantly improved and I’m so glad. My finals are going on right now and I’ve been doing very well till now! Also, thanks for your honest opinion and great video!❤

Hey Faye! This video solved so many doubts! And also helped my prepare for my next academic session in April with improvemts. The part about the wallet and enthusiasm is so true lol. Ty for addressing and featuring my comment. Also, all the best for your future projects 💫 Thankss

Thank you so much for doing this! I don't have much money to spend on the fancy things you see on tiktok and that, and I felt really demotivated. You made me feel motivated to study for my A levels properly again! Thank you so much, you're amazing ❤

i am not a student but an adult who studies the korean language as a fun hobby. i find handwriting things on my ipad interspersed with typing and shadowing (speaking the words aloud along with or right after the audio file example) works for me personally. i seem to retain more when i write or rewrite notes, along with shadowing. i'm writing a very different language and i constantly have to erase and rewrite it so it is legible for me to read later plus i loved the idea of digital handwritten notes and how you can copy/paste and rearrange whole sections after the fact which is not the same on paper hard copy. i do utilize a mini whiteboard sometimes to practice writing a word over and over until i get the spacing write on each syllable. i do use apps to study on my phone or websites on my laptop, too. as they say a variety is best to learn material. even if it is the same things sometimes a different method will help solidify a point that another one wasn't giving you.

Hello Faye, My exams are going on and I am using most of your tips! They are helping a lot! Day after tomorrow is my biology exam and after using your tips I am confident that I will do well...I'm happy I found your awesome channel, thanks a lot for helping me❤

Mildliners are pretty but they are recommended for people who hate the neon highlighters. Mildliners are highlighters but have duller pigments. You could also try Crayola super tips. The colors are almost identical, you would get more color options and are cheaper

I really appreciate that you are willing to both give honest reviews and suggestions, as well as explain the full cost...including the hidden costs. I feel like money is something that people do not talk about. Especially with the example of the iPad, it is something that I have thought about for awhile, but I know that there are hidden costs. The breakdown really helped me understand what was involved in that to make a wise financial decision.

I was so excited for this video when I saw it on your community post! Keep shining Faye and tysm for your tips! 💕✨🌸

Tysm Faye for your efforts on making videos for us while managing with your studies. Your a student, yet you always make time for us!

CANNOT EXPLAIN MY LOVE FOR YOU!!!! YOURE THE BESTTTT THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL THE EFFORT AND ADVICEEEEE

This is literally the best review ever, it's so helpful and honest, plus the alternatives are so useful too! tysm faye

Thank you so much Faye for being an inspiration for many! I have concentration problems but I've been trying recently!

Honestly a few years ago, I would always feel unmotivated because i don't have these aesthetic supplies but then I realized that's it's stupid to dedicate all of your studies over something you're just gonna write with. Yes. I do find that making pretty notes is actually motivating but you could do that with just any pens and marker's around. Instead of trying to buy all these supplies you see online you should put in effort and then you will realize how it's not necessary for all the things you see on the internet. I am tempted to get the treadmill desk item since I feel like i'll get in a bit of exercise while also studying. Nice video, it's a great thing that you had alternatives for each thing

hello faye i was just searching about this today and feels like a gift by you uploading the videos the same day thank youuuu

Your tips always turn out to be so helpful !! Off topic but i admire your handwriting. ❤️

Thank you so much Faye! My exams are going on and it's so stressful but u help me so much with being organised and actually studying... This is my final exam and my new session will start in April so this video really helped me because I always feel like I should have the cute stationary but then again like u said "sometimes our wallet aren't as enthusiastic as our hearts" 😂... Thanks for helping me when i was struggling ❤️❤️

This video came at the perfect time. I myself was on the fence about whether to purchase some of the goods mentioned in the video and the Ipad pro. All in all, this provided a clear view and guidance. I really appreciate your help.❤

Any ways you're videos are amazing. I am loving this channel for so long

As someone who is in high school, (entered junior year) I have been ALWAYS tempted by these and wondered if I should improve my study equipment and all that, since my level of study is increasing but I can't afford all of these since I am dependent on my parents. There's basically no concept of teen part-time workers here, so I never wanted to burden them and asked only for essentials. But the annoying trends in Instagram seriously, like manipulated my mind and I used to be so Insecure while studying, thinking of all those aesthetic things which would drain my confidence like hell. MAN, THIS VIDEO IS SUCH A BANGER. ALL I NEDD FOR STUDY, I HAVE EM. THANKS!

Hey Faye! The videos amazing.. I reached Melbourne last week and it's fantastic.. The orientation currently going on at UNI MELB IS Super too.. Excited to start classes next week and for your upcoming videos!!!

This is what I like most about her content. She's not only honest but also gives useful, practical tips that I haven't found on other studying channels. ♥️

Hey faye I've watched your videos quite a while now and i am s happy i did in the first place. I've tried looking for other study youtubers but they all give the same tips. I am really happy that i found you. Love you❤❤❤

Hey Faye ! I've been watching your videos since 2021 and you have no idea how much you have helped me i just wanted to thank you for helping me keep my mental health stable. Have a great day 😭🙌

Not sure others have mentioned this before, but I noticed a little mistake in the calculation of the iPad cost when you counted the cost of iPad twice, so the total estimated cost should actually be 744 USD instead of the 1202 USD. But great video! I love how organized you are in listing all the pros and cons.

Faye you are AWESOME. I really appreciate you for all you’ve done for us besties! ❤ Your channel is literally the definition of aesthetic, practical and Asian mindset friendly. 😂 I NEED THIS BRUTALITY IN MY LIFE 🎉

im so glad to have someone like you,, thank you for everything

I'm so glad you uploaded this video. I was waiting for this

I think that having two monitors is so helpful for me as a PhD student. You can get a relatively cheap second monitor setup, and I also tend to study and write papers almost equally on campus and at home. I think it’s a matter of finding what works for you :)

She is the one who understand that everyone's wallet isn't same -- she understand Sometimes she tells something that is very relatable and helpful ,thats why I love her very much 🖤🌷

Love your practical and down-to-earth content!

Hi Fayee... your study tips has been of help to me for long period of time now..... i always get motivated to study after watching your videos.. luckily i got a laptop and i'm so happy🥰😌. thank you

I love how she is fair on everything!❤

Hi Faye! I am having my finals right now, and thank you so much for your wonderful tips

Sister you are the only one who gives real advice which really helps me. Thankyou for helping us !!!

Another thing to consider for the ipad/tablet! If you travel a lot, like be, digitalising your notes and textbooks can save you space and your back since you don't have to carry it all! That was the only reason I got a tablet (android, not an ipad, since I don't own any apple products) with a big screen and it was the best decision ever! I don't ever plan on writing my notes digitally, but doing them on paper and turning them into pdf works well for me. Another tip, scanning with an app like Adobe scanner (free) from your phone is a lifesaver! No more waiting in like, carrying flasdrives around and so on

Thank you so much for this faye! My new academic year will start after my finals and I was really looking for someone to tell me what's the alternatives for these expensive stationary and electronics.. I really appreciate you for making a video on this. Love from India

Oh my goshh... You're helping me with these trend study methods. You deserve new subs 🥰

Ive tried the "AESTHETIC NOTES, cute highlighters, brushpens and stuff" but I realised finding our own way and bring unique is the best rather than copying people and making ourselves feel out of trend or something

Ok first time on your channel and I SUBSCRIBED too. U r great. And honest! Which is rare. Keep going gurl

Hi Faye! Im your country sister from Indonesia, I really find ur videos relaxing, I took my test on friday, and I think I got good results, I am having mid term tests right now, and ur advice really helps, thank you for your soothing voice!!

Faye always knows what we need :)) I was literally looking for good study supplies coz my finals start from monday and I’m gonna start high school this year! I should go study lol-

Hey Faye ! Hope you are doing great Thank you for your efforts I tried the Korean study routine (inspired from you) and completed studying a whole subject which was pending for me I was surprised l got my one year worth work done But it was tiring l was not able to wake up the next morning Thank you for trying your best and working hard for us I am planning to start a RU-vid channel ( inspired from your video) Lots of love from India💞✨ Sorry for the big message 😂 Waiting for notification

Faye, iam literally so lucky to have found your channel,😍 your videos are perfect as they are well edited, inspiring, short and helpful and you always come up with the best topics to talk about,❤ you are a big help faye Thank you ❤❤❤ and I Love Youuuu💙💙💙💙💙

Thankyou bestie! 💟 thiss was so needed as my new academic year has just started and also I needed to buy stationary so this helped me overall

thank you faye for such an amazing video🤩 really helping me through all the study stress because of my board exams 💕💕

LOVE YOU VIDEOS FAYE! THANK YOU FOR MAKING THEM!💜 Edit: OMG you replied!

I'm a minimalist and i always find a way to minimize the things I use for studying. Your videos are really helpful and have helped me many times

Thank you Faye for such a great explanation. It feels better to relate to someone finally 😅

Faye is a disney princess but with an academic plot🎉

I have a touchscreen laptop and that really bridges the gap between an iPad and a laptop. The whiteboard idea is really great but there are a lot of really affordable touchscreen laptops! Good luck guys!

you are so genuine and real!! 😊 i really appreciate the honest perspective. very enjoyable and helpful video!! great energy as well! 😊 keep it up ❤

omg i love your accent, i came for the video title i stayed for your voice, you are so sweet , loved it, thanks for the tips

Faye I see that you're also an chemistry student, could you please like please like please make a video on how to study chemistry? Like share your own experience being an chemistry student and tell us what kind of chemistry student are you? I mean you can help so many of us!! Hoping from you

I'm gonna add my two cents because why not. I'm also gonna include some other things that help me. iPad: Buying an iPad has absolutely transformed my studying. I love making my notes look pretty and I love all the colors and styles I can use without having to take a huge pencil case with me. I have the iPad 8 with 128 GB storage, but should've gone for 32GB as I have everything in the cloud and don't really use my iPad outside of studying. I did always plan on upgrading to an iPad air when I go to university so I knew my first iPad didn't have to be the best on the market. What I have noticed though, is that I'm a little more perfectionistic because it's so easy to change everything. I also know that my time will be more limited in university so we'll see. Organising system for digital notes: I have come up with a system that quickly shows me what I have to do in which note. It consist of the letters Q,W,A,R,H and P that you simply add to the title of your note. Q = questions so there is stuff in this note that I haven't understood yet. W = Writing so I want to edit my notes and make them more coherent/beautiful. A = Anki which is the flashcard app that I use. R = reading so whenever I have to read a text. H = homework and P = a presentation that I have to do. I also like to add the notes I still have to work on to my favorites so I can see them all at once. Anki: literal game changer. I use Anki on my laptop to create flashcards for active recall. Anki also has a system where you can select how well you know the answer and it will determine when you see the flashcard again (spaced repetition). Pro tip: if you have an iPad and Anki, you can make screenshots of your notes and use the image occlusion add on in Anki to quickly make flashcards. Paperlike: To be honest, I didn't really like the feeling of it. I had it for about a year, before I switched to a glass screen protector. I also noticed, that my handwriting is better on glass so I would suggest trying it beforehand. Maybe someone in your class has an iPad where you can test-write a few sentences. Mildliners: I have them and I like them. However, since having an iPad, I don't really use them that much because I don't use paper most of the time. However, I still like to use them in my exams or when I write to-do lists. Back when I got them, amazon had a pack of 25 for roughly 25$ which is an okay price for me. Back when I was still making paper notes, I loved them, but of course cheaper highlighters work just as well. Studying until the candle dies: I haven't tried it yet, but I would only recommend to do it with small candles and if you know you have a lot to do anyway. Pomodoro/Other timed method: Taking breaks is necessary while studying for extended periods, however I was never a fan of timed breaks. I'm more a go-with-the-flow kind of person while studying so I like to take breaks when I notice my concentration is leaving me. I also don't limit my break time especially when the deadline is still far in the future. Bluetooth keyboard: I have one, but honestly I don't use it that often as I also have a laptop which I usually type on. My laptop is small enough that I can take it with me to school so if that's an issue, maybe get a small keyboard so you can type on an iPad (if you have one).

Hi Faye!🥰I do love watching your videos and they often makes studying fun.l love to study so much and I don't have a strict rule in making plans for Study.I don't prefer buying lots of stationary items just to make us feel motivated to Study.Instead we should feel happy when we are concentrating ourselves in Learning new things.I often watch your videos whenever I take a break from Studying and I find Your videos very interesting and helpful to Students.

This video is perfection! I am a sucker for following the trends, but I have used “alternatives”. I do have an iPad, but I have an 8th gen and it works well. I also use the candle method, but I take 2-10 minute breaks in between so I don’t get burned out (no pun intended)

I have but I am broke and I know they only buy for the aesthetic! And thank you so much for the tips! Been feeling burned out and need motivation!

Let's just appreciate how she puts so much efforts in these videos for us love you faye❤

Your videos are so amazing loved the way you explain things and give the honest advices -thank you 💜

Hi Faye! You are amazing. Your videos are very realistic and helpful, so glad I came across your channel. Thank you for sharing🥰.

I bought an iPad when I was in my last year of middle school, and right now I am going to be starting second year of high school in April, I did not use the iPad much in middle school, but I use it a lot now for maths practice and science notes, so I guess buying an iPad just depends on one’s own study habits and the time at which they decide to buy it…

Finally!! Someone out there who is actually giving tips on good ways to study. I'm so furious with all those "aesthetic" study tips. I tried one in 10th which is a board class in my country. For anyone who doesn't know what that is, in India, we have a (sort of) all-India paper in 10th grade and 12th grade by our respective boards, which is important. I almost flunked my paper due to them and wasted so much of my parents' money. Currently trying to find my own style of note-making. This video helped a lot, thank you❤❤❤

"your skills are more important than your tools." i had to write that down because that hits the point home; sometimes i think the study community in social media tend to heavily focus on aesthetics rather than practical ways & tips to cultivate one's study skills. this is such a valuable & timely reminder, thank you so much 🤍

Woohoo so excited for this video after you mentioned how you will be making this! I always wonder if muji pens or mid liners are worth the hype

This is so relatable. Thanks for sharing this Fayee. 🥺