how to take notes DEPENDING ON THE SUBJECT *study tips from a HARVARD student* | PART 1

Sdílet
Vložit
  • čas přidán 14. 07. 2024
  • I've sectioned the video into 5 different subjects. Feel free to skip to whichever is relevant to your study!
    This is the secret on HOW TO TAKE EFFECTIVE NOTES DEPENDING ON THE SUBJECT! Today's video will give you tips on how to take subject-specific notes for CHEMISTRY, BIOLOGY, MATH, HUMANITIES, and BUSINESS. Once a STEM major and now an incoming pharmacy student at the University of Waterloo but currently at Harvard University for the fall, I have learned some tricks that I can't wait to share with you all.
    SOCIAL MEDIA:
    Instagram: / nathan.wu
    *LINKS TO ITEMS:
    Stationary
    ✏️ Muji Pencil: amzn.to/2UJLpyF
    🖊 Muji Black Pens: amzn.to/3x6l0cD
    ⌫ Muji Erasers: amzn.to/3h3hoCC
    Lifestyle
    🛏 Endy Mattress & Pillows: ykyj/nathanwu
    🧴 LRP Moisturizer: amzn.to/3h0gdEe
    ☀️ LRP Sunscreen: amzn.to/2UcNjI4
    Technology
    💻 MacBook Pro: amzn.to/35Xp9nB
    📱 iPhone 12 Screen Protector: amzn.to/3dIRrGL
    ⌚️ Apple Watch: amzn.to/3h9fErT
    🎥 Ring Light + Tripod: amzn.to/3vUWtqQ​
    #howtotakenotes #notetaking #studytips
    TIMESTAMPS:
    Intro: (0:00)
    Chemistry: (0:47)
    Biology: (3:33)
    Math: (7:02)
    Humanities: (9:36)
    Business: (13:24)
    Outro: (14:31)
    *Affiliate links: when you buy something using my link, I receive a small commission which is invested back into the channel and costs nothing to you. Thank you for supporting me!
    MUSIC CREDITS:
    DJ Quads - Missing Someone

Komentáře • 2K

  • @NathanWu
    @NathanWu  Před 3 lety +1199

    Click the link to get a 1-MONTH FREE TRIAL of SKILLSHARE: skl.sh/nathanwu01211 - NEW LINK (STILL WORKS)

    • @YoGirlSeko
      @YoGirlSeko Před 3 lety +6

      I think I need to learn how to condense information and take useful note is my issue

    • @Qo0_0
      @Qo0_0 Před 3 lety +1

      Swag 😎

    • @donnymo3481
      @donnymo3481 Před 3 lety

      u didn't respond to this comment lol

    • @almakahmed1467
      @almakahmed1467 Před 2 lety

      U look like akira toriyama

    • @luftim
      @luftim Před 2 lety +1

      @@YoGirlSeko My main language is not english, what does he mean when he says "condence your notes"?

  • @You-dh1du
    @You-dh1du Před 3 lety +17226

    For physics...my best advice is to write on water-soaked notebook pages. And yes the pages need to be wet from your tears of frustration when doing physics problems...

    • @NathanWu
      @NathanWu  Před 3 lety +1504

      OMGG 😭

    • @tellau
      @tellau Před 3 lety +675

      thanks for the tip, this is really needed 💀😭

    • @mei_qi
      @mei_qi Před 3 lety +122

      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🖐️

    • @iamsue5264
      @iamsue5264 Před 2 lety +162

      ... I felt that :(

    • @sanuhh.
      @sanuhh. Před 2 lety +159

      I was a physics major in uni and yes I can confirm this

  • @gwenmarlo5125
    @gwenmarlo5125 Před 3 lety +5147

    "my hand writing is ugly" don't sell yourself short. You're hand writing is beautiful

    • @NathanWu
      @NathanWu  Před 3 lety +297

      My hand writing is ugly WHEN I write with a stylus 😅 the ipads don't like my italicized writing ahaha

    • @loritamichelle2132
      @loritamichelle2132 Před 3 lety +72

      @@NathanWu iPad's don't like any kind of handwriting new subscriber

    • @boredom4475
      @boredom4475 Před 3 lety +18

      Tbh having ugly hand writing has benefits u can read others notes even if its really ugly

    • @katariswr460
      @katariswr460 Před 3 lety +6

      your*

    • @gwenmarlo5125
      @gwenmarlo5125 Před 3 lety +9

      @@katariswr460 uh oh grammar police, everyone run

  • @nari1071
    @nari1071 Před 3 lety +11752

    can we stop for a moment to appreciate his fine handwriting

    • @NathanWu
      @NathanWu  Před 3 lety +770

      IT'S MY PRIDE AND JOY 🤩 makes note-taking more satisfying

    • @gamingwormhole8104
      @gamingwormhole8104 Před 3 lety +72

      It seems like typing

    • @fangio2902
      @fangio2902 Před 3 lety +78

      and there is my handwriting, sometimes even I struggle to understand

    • @terriannmcfield3890
      @terriannmcfield3890 Před 3 lety +1

      Ikr😶😊

    • @yacqubmahamud5894
      @yacqubmahamud5894 Před 3 lety +15

      It looks very good but i cant read it and if alot of people handwriting look like that imma drop out of college if only i could read it 😢

  • @tinytuzi8167
    @tinytuzi8167 Před 3 lety +10925

    Why is CZcams helping me be a better student than actual school is? No one tells you how to take effective notes, so when you are thrown into high-school there is absolutely no way to keep grades up. Thank you for your in-depth video on such a neglected skill.

    • @NathanWu
      @NathanWu  Před 3 lety +1198

      That's unfortunately true. Schools throw so much info at you and expect you to know how to process it all. I hope I can be a big brother to you and pass on what I've learned from experience 👍

    • @moonlight__h3676
      @moonlight__h3676 Před 3 lety +139

      Especially some classes, they force you to take notes in Cornell notes form. When for some people, it wouldn’t help them study that way.

    • @loritamichelle2132
      @loritamichelle2132 Před 3 lety +26

      @@NathanWu basically u r alot helpful . I learnt how to take notes from this video !!! Thnx for the help 💜

    • @matthewalright2904
      @matthewalright2904 Před 3 lety +10

      Bro highschool classes are easy A’s you really don’t need notes

    • @woozihae
      @woozihae Před 3 lety +10

      @@NathanWu what the hell you're an angel

  • @My_ally
    @My_ally Před 3 lety +1779

    "You can't highlight what you don't understand, right?" .... then there's me HAHA

    • @NathanWu
      @NathanWu  Před 3 lety +111

      But you have to read the text to highlight it... I DON'T GET IT 🤣

    • @My_ally
      @My_ally Před 3 lety +74

      @@NathanWu well, ideally we read and understand text through highlighting, but sometimes I run the risk of highlighting just for the sake of telling myself that I understood the text, without actually understanding 🤣 especially when it's hours before the test HAHA

    • @madamlovestage5229
      @madamlovestage5229 Před 3 lety +3

      Same HAHAHHAAH

    • @persimmons5390
      @persimmons5390 Před 3 lety +11

      @@NathanWu me highlighting to decorate the page AHAHAAH

  • @krab3531
    @krab3531 Před 2 lety +541

    the math one really hit me, because I still remember how I was like “yeah I understand that, I can skip few steps” and when the finals came I was like “how the fuck do I do that”

    • @NathanWu
      @NathanWu  Před 2 lety +43

      We get too confident aha

  • @DeidreaDeWitt
    @DeidreaDeWitt Před 2 lety +353

    "Humanities are very content heavy."
    Me, a philosophy and theology major: *cries because someone finally understands*

    • @NathanWu
      @NathanWu  Před 2 lety +60

      So much respect for all the humanity students

    • @DeidreaDeWitt
      @DeidreaDeWitt Před 2 lety +29

      @@NathanWu My undergrad was in video game design. I never took a single note for 4 years... then I decided to get my masters in philosophy.
      Hard switch. XD

    • @somebodyelse1355
      @somebodyelse1355 Před 2 lety

      @Deidrea DeWitt can you give some info on that uni course? I really want to do it but idk what jobs I can do with it ... 🦋 lots of love

  • @color9269
    @color9269 Před 3 lety +5568

    As an honors kid who has a 37 in math right now, writing out the steps in words has really helped alot. I got a 93 on my most recent test because i wrote everything out in words which helped me retain the info :))

    • @NathanWu
      @NathanWu  Před 3 lety +748

      IM SMILING SO MUCH RIGHT NOW. You deserve it!!

    • @emilyesnyman
      @emilyesnyman Před 3 lety +111

      Congrats! It is a really good study method for some

    • @shabr1ri
      @shabr1ri Před 2 lety +54

      hey babe! just checking in to say don’t give up! it’s all a long term process, and balancing it all can be stressful, but you just need to get over the hill. Trust.

    • @unknown-mn9wo
      @unknown-mn9wo Před 2 lety +21

      Right I write the steps as if I’m explaining it to my future self bc I have a memory of a chair so this helps a lot

    • @abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz638
      @abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz638 Před 2 lety +25

      AHH IM SO HAPPY FOR U THATS A HUGE ACOMPLISHIMENT WELL DONE

  • @evaceri8608
    @evaceri8608 Před 3 lety +1336

    I wish I had the time to write down the steps in text for math but our professor is literally eminem

    • @NathanWu
      @NathanWu  Před 3 lety +209

      I'm deadd. eminem AHA

    • @zoomzoom54
      @zoomzoom54 Před 2 lety +108

      FACTS. i’m a high school student and i hate when the teachers go super fast without even asking us if we’ve finished taking the notes yet 😭

    • @youtubeceo3737
      @youtubeceo3737 Před 2 lety +43

      I’d recommend writing everything he says on exam pad paper first or typing it out if you’re allowed, then at home you can go into more detail. Maybe recording the lessons might be useful.

    • @lucyheartfilia7336
      @lucyheartfilia7336 Před 2 lety +33

      ..Ikr 😢 so Today one boy from our class just shouted from the back to the teacher CAN YOU SLOW DOWN A LITTLE...we can feel his frustration from his voice and all the people were dead silent including the teacher 😂it was kinda funny though

    • @alexandriafargis6402
      @alexandriafargis6402 Před 2 lety +15

      You could have a notebook for that class and write as much as you can and then have a separate notebook to redo your notes in a way that you prefer. You could also try to record the lecture and then you’re able to replay and slow down what they’re saying

  • @hadramcoltzau6135
    @hadramcoltzau6135 Před 3 lety +4336

    Wow, a Harvard student this is something I want to see.

    • @NathanWu
      @NathanWu  Před 3 lety +302

      Welcome to the channel, my friend!

  • @ellan1664
    @ellan1664 Před 3 lety +1792

    That method of math notes is exactly what I’ve been doing since middle school! People are always so surprised when they find out I don’t study much for math exams but it’s because I solidify the concepts immediately after learning them-through the word explanations and example questions

    • @NathanWu
      @NathanWu  Před 3 lety +112

      You've learned the hack!! Good job!!

    • @somebodythatiusedtoknow2422
      @somebodythatiusedtoknow2422 Před 2 lety +21

      I’m using this method because I’m not paying attention most of the time in my math classes especially when we start a new topic:/ so I have to teach it myself and because ik that I would forget about the concept because I don’t pay attention like I said I have to write it down. It’s soo important to pay attention in class so I do not recommend not paying attention! I’m just very lucky that I can understand maths most of the time very fast, even just by looking at the solution (in higher grades it’s kinda hard to find out the concept by yourself) and get good grades because of that lol

    • @sophiabomba319
      @sophiabomba319 Před rokem +3

      It also sounds like you are naturally good at math. Just an assumption, though, I'd love to be doing that great in math. 😫

  • @Strange_Quarks
    @Strange_Quarks Před 3 lety +2123

    i guess people learn math differently, don't know how writing so much words helps you understand math, i prefer looking at how a formula is derived for example, the math and the numbers are what helps me understand

    • @NathanWu
      @NathanWu  Před 3 lety +376

      For sure! Everyone learns differently and that applies to all subjects. I just wanted to share what has worked for me!

    • @aimanjamalludin1876
      @aimanjamalludin1876 Před 3 lety +35

      hmm.. you sounds like my math professor. I didnt mean it in a negative way.

    • @ylia281
      @ylia281 Před 3 lety +60

      Same, I just do a shit tonne of practice questions

    • @valentine3838
      @valentine3838 Před 3 lety +48

      @@NathanWu I definitely learn like that too, I write down examples and honestly just base it off of that, but what I really need to do is write the steps to an equation/function I'm solving. This really just made me open my eyes to how much I've been doing wrong in math, there's been so many errors because the problems are in a different form than the one I have written down so that messes me up. Thank you for the sudden realization! Keep posting content like this! (what about science/ languages ? -- you should do a video on those subjects *it would be helpful to me*)

    • @norjiii058
      @norjiii058 Před 3 lety +2

      @@ylia281 same

  • @leilalee8284
    @leilalee8284 Před 3 lety +2382

    I’m actually in 8th grade. I’m in advanced classes without studying or really barely paying attention. But I’ve learned over quartile that my grades are the most important thing to me. I don’t at all scone from a wealthy family but my mom and grandpa were very smart people but dropped out. I want to learn to study and smash these tests. I want to be a surgeon and Ik it’ll require a lot of my time and effort.

    • @simonyousif9123
      @simonyousif9123 Před 3 lety +25

      WHY YOU SPAMMING YOU SPED

    • @moony93
      @moony93 Před 3 lety +88

      Yessssss you’ll smash those tests!

    • @caaniisleeeep
      @caaniisleeeep Před 3 lety +49

      Same, note taking has done so much to help me stay on track, even if I don't really study

    • @vaishnavirsingh6656
      @vaishnavirsingh6656 Před 3 lety +16

      Good luck to you!

    • @margreteslin6261
      @margreteslin6261 Před 3 lety +41

      I’m in 9th grade and I desperately need to learn how to take notes. I hope you do well on your tests!

  • @anaya6938
    @anaya6938 Před 3 lety +1394

    Your tips for math notes will literally change my math life, I can't believe I haven't thought of writing it out in words! Thank you so much 😁

    • @NathanWu
      @NathanWu  Před 3 lety +113

      Not many people do but it's honestly a SECRET WEAPON. You're going to do amazing!!

    • @Catlover21436
      @Catlover21436 Před 3 lety +2

      @@NathanWu but you don't copy it from the textbook do you?

    • @studyster1660
      @studyster1660 Před 3 lety +14

      @@Catlover21436 for me writing out the steps is the easiest and put an example on the side of the problem being done.

    • @lucyheartfilia7336
      @lucyheartfilia7336 Před 2 lety

      Samee e

    • @huizylove
      @huizylove Před 2 lety

      I been doing that for cal2. There is other things i will add if you are in calc2 but that tip is a must for me. My weaknesses chemistry. More advise if you guys have any on chem

  • @7own878
    @7own878 Před 3 lety +189

    "You can't highlight what you don't understand" 1:38
    You underestimate my powers.

  • @woozihae
    @woozihae Před 3 lety +382

    Dammit you got me with the math notes lol I tend to skip on some steps that I think are simple 'cause I assume I'll just remember them anyways but when I look at my notes I'm like "what'd I do here again?" Lmaoo I'll write everything from no on

    • @NathanWu
      @NathanWu  Před 3 lety +53

      DO. NOT. SKIP. STEPS.

    • @f.p1758
      @f.p1758 Před 3 lety +3

      @@NathanWu I skip so many steps
      A lot, tts prob y I didn't like calculus
      But I continue to skip steps bcos it currently has not caused any downfalls in math, yet.
      And that is prob the case bcos I'm rly struggling with my humanities, opp of my math n sci. Im dying in geography 😭

  • @clarissarojas3980
    @clarissarojas3980 Před 3 lety +188

    College has definitely made me realize my note taking game needs to step up

    • @NathanWu
      @NathanWu  Před 3 lety +32

      Can't be doing the same thing as you were in high school - gotta adapt and THRIVE

  • @meherguwalani954
    @meherguwalani954 Před 2 lety +104

    Can we just take a moment to appreciate that he's liked everyone's comments? And replied too? Also thank you for the tips

    • @NathanWu
      @NathanWu  Před 2 lety +11

      We are a community and I love interacting with you all

  • @FatimaAli-fr4bo
    @FatimaAli-fr4bo Před rokem +48

    One thing that really helps while taking notes is the WWH(Why, what and how) technique. You just have to take a topic , Write down WHAT it is, write down WHY it happens(the causes) and HOW it happens and there you have it - short but effective notes!

  • @sua6887
    @sua6887 Před 2 lety +122

    I’ve been watching videos like this for a while now; I was the “gifted kid” in my school, always got full grades and competed with students nationally till trauma hits and I lost it all, lost the ability to achieve high marks and I can no longer get anything over a simple 80.

    • @NathanWu
      @NathanWu  Před 2 lety +38

      Stop comparing! Just because you can’t get a certain mark doesn’t mean you’re any less than

    • @sophia-nb4mw
      @sophia-nb4mw Před rokem +9

      Im struggling with this currently as well. I am still making okay grades but I feel like I don’t actually know what is going on in my classes or how I even got those grades. Hopefully we can both get past this! Good luck 😊

  • @blossumyang1637
    @blossumyang1637 Před 3 lety +634

    I’m taking chemistry in my sophomore year of HS and it’s been the easiest subject for me. I understand it’s very complex and difficult. But note taking has saved my life.

    • @NathanWu
      @NathanWu  Před 3 lety +119

      The amount of times I have to reference my notes when doing practice problems is insane. You gotta have good examples to refer back to!

    • @uoieavillanueva5806
      @uoieavillanueva5806 Před 3 lety +8

      @@NathanWu THIS IS SOSOSOS TRUE!!

    • @lnnttr
      @lnnttr Před 3 lety +3

      yess!! it helped me a lot too that it eventually made it fun

    • @awkwardrainbowpotato5620
      @awkwardrainbowpotato5620 Před 2 lety +4

      I think it depends on the teacher I took academic chem my junior year and I somehow managed to keep above a 95 the entire year but I also had no tests/quizzes and instead grades reviews.

    • @rishikayadav2373
      @rishikayadav2373 Před 2 lety

      I don't make notes a lot but yeah when it ces to organic I do write things down as ithere is too much to retain. I have physics, chemistry,maths along with some other languages and all. I am from Asia actually, so do they have organic in your country in highschool?

  • @peganydallarosa2855
    @peganydallarosa2855 Před 2 lety +121

    THIS IS WHAT IM LOOKING FOR! SIMPLE, TO THE POINT, AND EXACT WE ARE STUDYING

  • @drfifteenmd7561
    @drfifteenmd7561 Před rokem +23

    Summary notes for note taking chemistry:
    1. Read through content and highlight text that are important (that your teacher emphasize, main ideas to capture the rough concept). Forces brain to comprehend. Ideally, read through course content before the lecture to reinforce what you already know.
    2. Write and solve problems, check your work afterwards.
    This is my interpretation of your other video on how to do well in chemistry class. I think you had a lot of good information in that video on note taking.
    “Pre-read - previewing the text, making presumptions of the text for connections to previous knowledge so that you can build off it during the actual reading so that it’s easier to understand.
    Annotate/make lots of notes in a way that makes most sense to you, in your own words during your lecture and after.
    Summarize information into tables he says, yet I find splitting information into section summaries more convenient. However, I can understand the thought process since it further forces you to further condense important information into easily accessible pieces, which is a form of independent problem solving from my perspective as you build efficiency in summarizing important information through repetition.
    Group similar mechanisms together so that you can easily refer back to them later, and I said something along those lines already under “Pre-read”.
    Write down every single thing the professor wrote down whether in slides or information professors emphasize during lecture.”

  • @sofi_z3576
    @sofi_z3576 Před 3 lety +292

    the thing that definitely helps me with math is having lots of examples, it helps me apply formulas on problems that don't look the same as the one example my teacher showed. math also has a lot of definitions and like frases that don't consist of numbers that u have to remember when facing a specific question, so I always write them down.

    • @NathanWu
      @NathanWu  Před 3 lety +22

      Examples are key

    • @rishikayadav2373
      @rishikayadav2373 Před 2 lety +5

      For me maths means take a notebook and madly do practice problems to the extent that even I can't understand what I did after the notebook is finished. 😂

    • @shadowblair9342
      @shadowblair9342 Před 2 lety

      @@rishikayadav2373 damn..same

  • @raul-andreicazacu3599
    @raul-andreicazacu3599 Před 3 lety +464

    Him: "I'm not highlighting everything" and proceeds to show the page...... *everything is highlighted*

    • @NathanWu
      @NathanWu  Před 3 lety +110

      Not EVERYTHING was highlighted ahaha

    • @pruthvirajchavhan4378
      @pruthvirajchavhan4378 Před 3 lety +8

      @@NathanWu please make another video in which u should teach very deeply about making notes like what exactly do we underline in textbook and what to write in copy.
      Please Nathan

    • @misterminutes4504
      @misterminutes4504 Před 3 lety +14

      EVERY INFORMATION MATTERS, therefore everything should be highlighted

  • @autumnyng
    @autumnyng Před 3 lety +32

    His voice, his body language, and the way he shows things to us, make me wonder how he can be so sweet. Like really sweet 🥰

    • @NathanWu
      @NathanWu  Před 3 lety +3

      Welcome to the family, bestie

  • @lavandulaartemis7152
    @lavandulaartemis7152 Před 3 lety +69

    Thank you! People are never specific like this when it comes to note-taking.

  • @mediocre9351
    @mediocre9351 Před 3 lety +120

    If you were my teacher, I wouldn't be scrolling instead of listening to you. You explain so well

    • @NathanWu
      @NathanWu  Před 3 lety +15

      I love teaching, so I appreciate that compliment

  • @robbynswiscoski3964
    @robbynswiscoski3964 Před 3 lety +65

    I have been raking income tax and accounting courses. (Heavy content) i in my 50s and have never been taught how to make notes and remember. You have given me several ideas thank you.

  • @devin9576
    @devin9576 Před 3 lety +107

    I’m about to start 11th grade in a month or two and this video has already enhanced my note-taking skills. Although the way I take my notes and learn things is different, I’ll do my best in remembering your advice on whatever note-taking course I take.

    • @NathanWu
      @NathanWu  Před 3 lety +12

      Find whatever works best for you and STICK WITH IT

    • @tako9969
      @tako9969 Před 2 lety

      Same, I’m def coming back to this video a lot

    • @michellemwasumbi6534
      @michellemwasumbi6534 Před 2 lety

      Also going into junior year! Best of luck to you!

  • @lordhelmet9709
    @lordhelmet9709 Před rokem +173

    00:50 Chemistry
    03:35 Biology
    07:05 Maths
    09:05 Humanities
    13:25 Business

  • @emiliaarancibia3435
    @emiliaarancibia3435 Před 2 lety +26

    I’m preparing for my college entry exams and I found the Campbell method really good for IN CLASS notes, it allows me to take notes on the margin and write down questions and tips. I’m studying to enter the STEM area and this has helped me a lot, for out of class studying I read the book/slides like this:
    1 I just glance the whole chapter, not read, just check it out
    2 then I read the subtitles and images/ graphs
    3 then I read some of the exercises to get an idea of how should I approach the subject
    4 ONLY THEN I start reading + taking notes

  • @dhritikashyap9226
    @dhritikashyap9226 Před 3 lety +455

    Me (Who is a nerd): This what intelligent students do...

    • @NathanWu
      @NathanWu  Před 3 lety +57

      I, myself, am always learning new study strategies too!

    • @dhritikashyap9226
      @dhritikashyap9226 Před 3 lety +51

      @@NathanWu I actually make two types of notes:
      1- What my teacher teaches me, and
      2- What I find in self reading...
      I do it as a 10th grader. Btw, your video was well informed

    • @Hiba-gb9bj
      @Hiba-gb9bj Před 3 lety +3

      @@dhritikashyap9226 thanks for the tip

    • @dhritikashyap9226
      @dhritikashyap9226 Před 3 lety +1

      @@Hiba-gb9bj welcome ;D

    • @luvlyfaithy6063
      @luvlyfaithy6063 Před 3 lety +3

      @@dhritikashyap9226 wow I never thought of that! i'm going to use your advice for my next school year since I'm gonna take my harder classes. :"]]

  • @agllvrez
    @agllvrez Před 3 lety +175

    I came from tiktok :))))

  • @kenollakerr7975
    @kenollakerr7975 Před 3 lety +27

    The fact that I do all these except chemistry but at the high school level makes me so excited for this video

  • @cielmichaelis8426
    @cielmichaelis8426 Před 3 lety +147

    this really helped because i never struggled in hs with academics and i only go to class when i need to take a test, and i still graduated with a 3.8 GPA. when i got into college that was not the case and i really struggled with notes because Im used to just looking at the teacher's slides and just understanding. but now i have to actually read textbooks prior to lectures and that really fricked me up ;-;

    • @NathanWu
      @NathanWu  Před 3 lety +20

      You have to be adaptable to succed

    • @saraiha2503
      @saraiha2503 Před 3 lety +12

      This is me... I graduated with a 4.0 from HS but struggled so bad my first year of college. You got this tho! :)

    • @alexchen9489
      @alexchen9489 Před rokem

      hi does anyone of you know how do you get a good gpa without taking any ap class? thx

    • @cielmichaelis8426
      @cielmichaelis8426 Před rokem

      @@alexchen9489 first you have to have the "learning is fun" mindset, i believe learning should not be just for young people but people of all ages. and if you dont want ap classes, you just have to make sure you get an a because regular classes are not weighted and what u get is what u get. If you have ap classes and you do well in them they bring ur gpa up

    • @shellie4958
      @shellie4958 Před rokem

      @@alexchen9489 I would suggest dual enrollment classes rather than AP and those are also more weighted so you can get above 4.0 if you desire. I never took a single AP but I did do dual enrollment and it was the best decision. I had many friends in college stressed or disappointed when their AP classes didn’t transfer.

  • @thedetective5954
    @thedetective5954 Před 3 lety +46

    "Now on to everyone's favorite subject Math.." 🤣

  • @etherealstrawberry9873
    @etherealstrawberry9873 Před 11 měsíci +5

    i always write my notes for any subject as if i'm explaining it to my future self- in a very conversational, gentle manner. although sometimes i do call myself stupid in them. and if a certain piece of info makes me think of something else, i will write that as well! gotten straight A's and A*'s throughout o levels thanks to this lol

  • @AN-pb6ec
    @AN-pb6ec Před 2 lety +2

    I'm in junior high and I like to be organised. Taking notes and learning/memorising from them is my one of the favorite stuff to do. This guy has helped me a ton. Thanks Nathan 💜

  • @anuradhasri7370
    @anuradhasri7370 Před 2 lety +2

    You just saved me from anxiety for upcoming college years.
    I have just completed my 12th grade and entering college and I new that I need a plan going forward because high-school was a trippy ride. And I definitely don't want to be in a same situation!! Thank you so much, it was very informative and useful!

  • @ImprovementGang
    @ImprovementGang Před 2 lety +6

    Writting math into words is actually pretty cool! You can get lost in just doing math problems and not really understanding them. By writing them down, you force yourself to relate to them which is key to understanding.

  • @softcloudx7240
    @softcloudx7240 Před 2 lety +37

    as a principals list student, a lot of this is actually really helpful! i’ve been writing out math in word form for a while now and it’s greatly helped me fully understand the concepts! thank you for sharing this with the world.

    • @NathanWu
      @NathanWu  Před 2 lety +6

      Gifting my knowledge to you

    • @m-gd6v
      @m-gd6v Před 2 lety +1

      What is a principals list student?

    • @Iovesight
      @Iovesight Před rokem +2

      @@m-gd6v i’m pretty sure “principal’s list” or “dean’s list” refers to people who get straight A’s but in colleges

  • @ayoutubechannel1156
    @ayoutubechannel1156 Před 3 lety +54

    9th grader here!! Math is also my weakest link so I’ll be using your method for notes, and hopefully it works. Thank you for this video 👍🏽

    • @NathanWu
      @NathanWu  Před 3 lety +9

      Look through the comments. Everyone loves my math technique so I hope it works for you too

    • @rugileerid
      @rugileerid Před rokem +1

      Does it work?

    • @amiezhao8718
      @amiezhao8718 Před rokem

      hows it going for u😄😄

  • @suedaozkan2661
    @suedaozkan2661 Před 3 lety +21

    wow your notes are so motivating for me. they're just basic and i love it. Thank you for this great content.

    • @NathanWu
      @NathanWu  Před 3 lety +9

      Notes aren't supposed to be artwork. They're supposed to convey information and sometime we tend to overcomplicate it. Simple and effective is best!!

  • @plauged_artist1126
    @plauged_artist1126 Před 3 lety +6

    Currently finishing out my first highschool year, and I wanted to come back to this video which saved my life when I was transitioning from Online to In person classes and say thank you for making it because its helped me greatly.

    • @NathanWu
      @NathanWu  Před 3 lety +2

      I'm so glad! Enjoy the in-person learning :)

  • @necrolyte1525
    @necrolyte1525 Před rokem +1

    I really like your filming style! For a topic like note-taking it's precise and to the point without too much effects but also a good amount of visual examples! 👍👍

  • @user-ct8fb5ww5e
    @user-ct8fb5ww5e Před 2 lety +1

    I just discovered your channel and I must say that you're the only one who really makes sense to me!! :)) You're helping me with my studies. Thank u so much

  • @mahichaudhary8547
    @mahichaudhary8547 Před 3 lety +21

    You really inspire me mate. I am preparing to go into the medical stream and Harvard is like my dream. A thing I really lack is confidence in myself but after seeing vids of ppl like you the spark in me ignites again. Thank u so much for that

  • @gracemurphy7636
    @gracemurphy7636 Před 3 lety +14

    I’m going into my junior year of high school, and while I have taken college courses before, they were mostly all online or through my high school. I had a basic system of notes, but I really want to be more organized this year, as I will be actually attending classes at the local college. Your video had lots of great information in it that I will try to put into my note taking!

    • @NathanWu
      @NathanWu  Před 3 lety

      Start early and fortify those habits

  • @_.shad0wche._497
    @_.shad0wche._497 Před 2 lety +1

    Your notes are really amazing^^ I can't wait to take my notes this way because I am really struggling with my handwriting and the inability to be taking organised notes! Thank you so much for this video, we really appreciate it

  • @kimniema5507
    @kimniema5507 Před rokem +1

    i discovered this channel just today, I'm so grateful 4 all those tips. love already this so useful channel!

  • @resouwu162
    @resouwu162 Před 3 lety +40

    Thank you SO much
    I’m a first year bio major and I’m ✨struggling✨

    • @NathanWu
      @NathanWu  Před 3 lety +3

      I have a video purely dedicated on how to do well in bio: czcams.com/video/lMxq2_p6-B4/video.html I think it'll really help 🤩

    • @teeper3393
      @teeper3393 Před 2 lety

      Same here fam 🥲

  • @Mel-dv5hk
    @Mel-dv5hk Před 3 lety +10

    2 more weeks till exams and now is when youtube is giving me this, oh so kind
    I'll use these for next term and next week, you a damn angel from heaven

    • @NathanWu
      @NathanWu  Před 3 lety +3

      We LOVE the CZcams algorithm! Make sure you share it with your friends :)

  • @galileaalvarez5763
    @galileaalvarez5763 Před rokem +1

    i'm starting my first year at college in two weeks and this video is the best note-taking tips video I've seen! best of luck in pharmacy school!

  • @aerinhartsell4534
    @aerinhartsell4534 Před 2 lety

    long time subscriber here. i swear at the start of every course I always watch this video lol I love all your videos! you've helped me get out of my academic rut and not let my crippling depression ruin my life. I'm homeschooled and a sophomore in highschool. i started homeschool freshman year and I didn't do my work. i barely ate, hell I barely got out of bed. you helped me take the initiative to try to get myself back on track and make a better life for myself and my loved ones. Thank you sm

  • @cierragrove4745
    @cierragrove4745 Před 3 lety +4

    This is so helpful! I’m doing my first in-person pre-calc class this fall. I already took Algebra 1, 2, and 3 online, so I didn’t need to take notes as much. You provided wonderful advice on math notes, it really helped my anxiety.

    • @NathanWu
      @NathanWu  Před 3 lety +1

      Good luck with the transition back into in-person! Make sure you still maintain a good schedule

  • @8dhanarajnongmaithem105
    @8dhanarajnongmaithem105 Před 2 lety +21

    you really makes us feel special with all the time and energy you have used in your editing, organizing and many more!
    waiting for more contents !

    • @NathanWu
      @NathanWu  Před 2 lety +2

      Make sure your post notifs are on so you never miss a video 🔔

  • @corn4235
    @corn4235 Před 2 lety +1

    His tips on studying is really helpful. I always have trouble deciding how my notes should be like.
    And now I know why I never really understand some parts in maths cuz I always just use numbers and no words to explain it.
    Thank you for making studying more fun and efficient

  • @AndreaHernandez-ue6my
    @AndreaHernandez-ue6my Před 2 lety

    Thank you so much for your channel and the personality and space you bring to CZcams:)

  • @woozihae
    @woozihae Před 3 lety +10

    MYGOD you said everything that makes me trippy with studying I'm so glad I found this video

    • @NathanWu
      @NathanWu  Před 3 lety +1

      I'm glad you found this channel :)

  • @zuzuwu.
    @zuzuwu. Před 3 lety +14

    The way you explained the math mix ups made me feel better after my recent test,, we had a teacher change during the pandemic quarantining and since I’ve gone from being a straight A student to getting 9 out of 46
    9 out of 46
    That’s like not even a double digit number 😭😭😭😭😭

    • @NathanWu
      @NathanWu  Před 3 lety +7

      Online learning is not natural, but hopefully, you won't have to do it ever again

  • @eduardabelmont6006
    @eduardabelmont6006 Před 2 lety +1

    The fact that he's answering every single comment... So kind ❤️

  • @hello.mate._
    @hello.mate._ Před 2 lety

    I LOVE YOU NATHAN YOU HELP ME SO MUCH ❤️❤️❤️

  • @annahickey917
    @annahickey917 Před 3 lety +46

    This is gonna save me once midterm season hits! Thank you!!

  • @lael88leal
    @lael88leal Před rokem

    So grateful for your videos!Thank you soo muchh Nathan🙏🏼

  • @rodoshik.s.8122
    @rodoshik.s.8122 Před 3 lety +2

    Hi. I was going through revision tips but your video really stood out to me. Thank you so much for this video, it really helps! I wish sometimes teachers could give this type of advice or help but ofc since you're here, it's all good. You're amazing! :)

    • @NathanWu
      @NathanWu  Před 3 lety +2

      Check out my channel for more study content :)

  • @lizzycc123
    @lizzycc123 Před 3 lety +3

    I loved this video. It gave me great ideas to help me with my notes and specially ones that deal with math since. I never thought about writing the steps in words

    • @NathanWu
      @NathanWu  Před 3 lety +3

      For sure! Writing in words really helps you understand the process and avoids the common mistake of "memorizing" the steps! Good luck :)

  • @joycezhu1728
    @joycezhu1728 Před 3 lety +4

    Yessss!!! Thanks for the awesome tips 💕💕

    • @NathanWu
      @NathanWu  Před 3 lety +1

      Of course! I can't wait to hear about the positive results :)

  • @Emily-yn8xy
    @Emily-yn8xy Před rokem +1

    Omg this was so helpful for humanities, I have a huge issue with not condensing my notes so this was great.

  • @madhavanh9640
    @madhavanh9640 Před 2 lety +1

    Its so good to see that you care about us and replying to every comment that is in the vid...thanku so much for helpinf and the TIPS AND TRICKS 😂😍

  • @peaxhy332
    @peaxhy332 Před 3 lety +14

    This is how i study :))!! Taking notes literally saved me lol especially in History and Science.

    • @NathanWu
      @NathanWu  Před 3 lety +2

      Yess!! Happy to hear that

  • @kausarasif4588
    @kausarasif4588 Před 2 lety +6

    The fact that he finds the time to read all the comments is just insane

    • @NathanWu
      @NathanWu  Před 2 lety +3

      I reply to comments while eating my breakfast at 7 AM

  • @grace96342
    @grace96342 Před 2 lety

    I really felt so much more productive after taking your advice on note taking. Ty sooo much

  • @dotsrealm
    @dotsrealm Před 2 lety +1

    I followed you off the first 10 seconds , your energy is so calming and welcoming

    • @NathanWu
      @NathanWu  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you!! Welcome to this study community 📚

  • @mariamkandil9647
    @mariamkandil9647 Před 3 lety +4

    FINALLY a studytuber that's not a med student but a fellow pharmacy student

  • @laprincesa9803
    @laprincesa9803 Před 3 lety +17

    Once my final grades for junior year came back with 3 C’s.. im here to change my ways :) thank you💗💗

    • @NathanWu
      @NathanWu  Před 3 lety +7

      And in your senior year, you'll get 4 A's. Manifesting it for you!

  • @evanbyrne7020
    @evanbyrne7020 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for the maths notes tips. I've always struggled with taking notes for the subject and you're 'explanatory' style is super interesting.

  • @nushinfariha7489
    @nushinfariha7489 Před 2 lety

    Math note tips is absolutely necessary and amazing,,, i was having a hard time for math notes cause it looks the same in every pages now i can make it look different and effective for me, Thanks to you.

  • @emilyvc3838
    @emilyvc3838 Před 2 lety +23

    It’s so nice to see someone else writing so much for math! I just finished my math degree and my friends always make fun of me for writing basically a whole novel for each exam question 😭😂

    • @NathanWu
      @NathanWu  Před 2 lety +6

      Then they have never seen proofs

  • @estelledusk2930
    @estelledusk2930 Před 3 lety +43

    Everyone here is talking about his great handwriting or his study tips but I'm here just looking at his mechanical pencil and being like "oh hey! I have the exact same one!"

  • @kahanat4514
    @kahanat4514 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for this. I’ve been struggling in college just in general. After COVID flipped everything to distance learning I just couldn’t keep up and adapt to taking notes with my asynchronous classes. Good luck to everyone this semester.

  • @knightmare7896
    @knightmare7896 Před 3 lety +1

    I love how you explained note taking for different subjects. Also, great video!

  • @novemberninth4392
    @novemberninth4392 Před 2 lety +6

    For History I love to draw a long timeline then put in dates for important occasions, then write down explanations underneath

    • @NathanWu
      @NathanWu  Před 2 lety +1

      I haven’t done history in so long but that’s a good method

  • @qeriyupp
    @qeriyupp Před 3 lety +24

    I hope you write back to this comment, ever since i was in 3rd grade i never really cared about school and didnt pay attention. Like NEVER. Its only now at high school that i realised how much time i wasted and didnt learn things i was supposed to. i dont know how to work my way up when i missed out in so much :'(

    • @NathanWu
      @NathanWu  Před 3 lety +3

      It's going to be hard, but never complain about hard work!

  • @GoogleUser-wz1il
    @GoogleUser-wz1il Před 3 lety +2

    This video is extremely helpful!! Very clear explanation with the perfect speed. Also you really have a great smile :))

    • @NathanWu
      @NathanWu  Před 3 lety +1

      Sharing study advice so that y'all can succeed makes me really happy 😄

  • @salitayem6300
    @salitayem6300 Před 2 lety +1

    I love to watch your video's because you give a positive energy

  • @closn
    @closn Před 3 lety +186

    Can we take a moment and appreciate how gorgeous he is

    • @NathanWu
      @NathanWu  Před 3 lety +23

      Aww you're too kind 😆

  • @chinaaaaaa
    @chinaaaaaa Před 2 lety +20

    I need a video for HISTORY notes 😂 I always end up writing like most of what the book says cuz it all sounds like it matters

    • @NathanWu
      @NathanWu  Před 2 lety +3

      Follow the tips given for humanities

    • @yjb516
      @yjb516 Před 2 lety

      Same 😪

  • @stephanietornez1716
    @stephanietornez1716 Před 2 lety +1

    Dude! This is great! I love the annotating and the math! Great video Nathan!

  • @toulan2082
    @toulan2082 Před 3 lety +5

    I was waiting for physics totally forgetting what Nathan said in the intro >

    • @NathanWu
      @NathanWu  Před 3 lety +4

      For physics, merge chemistry and math tips together!

  • @margheritamagnelli8946
    @margheritamagnelli8946 Před 2 lety +3

    thank you soo much, this literally felt like an older brother was giving me advice

    • @NathanWu
      @NathanWu  Před 2 lety +3

      I’d love to be that helpful older brother!

  • @krishamhatre892
    @krishamhatre892 Před 2 lety

    He's so humble ..he replies to the community so consistently ❤

  • @seidkasneci885
    @seidkasneci885 Před 2 lety

    This was so AWESOME to watch...!!!!

  • @poofbnny
    @poofbnny Před 3 lety +84

    okay but why does my country make us study university stuff in high-school?
    I studied the chemistry lesson you showed in 10th grade.

    • @NathanWu
      @NathanWu  Před 3 lety +28

      IM-

    • @bangsprouts2686
      @bangsprouts2686 Před 3 lety +24

      it might be an extended/advanced version of what you're studying

    • @the_cereal_killer6735
      @the_cereal_killer6735 Před 3 lety +2

      Exactly

    • @fancykook4388
      @fancykook4388 Před 3 lety +2

      same! but i study in singapore so that’s probably why

    • @kei8620
      @kei8620 Před 3 lety +2

      oh same 😭 I will be looking at uni level calculus and be like: didnt I study that in 9th-10th grade
      And I've had people confirm that especially for mathematics, my country loves making us study concepts years before they're needed apparently

  • @vivianadiaz389
    @vivianadiaz389 Před 3 lety +4

    This is really Helpful! Thank you so much!!!

    • @NathanWu
      @NathanWu  Před 3 lety +1

      My pleasure! Welcome to the channel :)

  • @its-nina1577
    @its-nina1577 Před 2 lety

    thank u Nathan for this beneficial video that was very much needed for me especially since this is my first year of college

  • @abriannalxvett
    @abriannalxvett Před rokem

    Hi! I am fixing to be a freshman in college and I really appreciate this video. I am very very excited I even took notes from this video. Thank you so so much! :)

  • @daniellethewonhoprotector2233

    Omg thank you for this! I'm taking up psychology and I'll use these tips for my sophomore year hehe 💙

    • @NathanWu
      @NathanWu  Před 3 lety +2

      Good luck! Psychology was tough for me but at least it was interesting aha

  • @nixie_thepixie
    @nixie_thepixie Před 3 lety +3

    I feel so proud that my bio notes look exactly the same as his
    also, thank you for all these tips!!! I've been meaning to make notes but didn't know how to do so effectively and without wasting time