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How Bagus, a Economics Student from Indonesia, Studies Smarter with Web Highlights

Bagus, a Economics Student from Indonesia, shares how our annotation & note-taking tool helps him to navigate digital content more efficiently.

I've tried so many web-based PDF highlighters, but none have worked as well as yours.

- Bagus Parama Artha

Economics Student from Indonesia

What are you studying and which areas are you focusing on in your studies?

I recently graduated last month with a bachelor's degree in International Relations, focusing on European security issues. I've been passionate about international security since high school, and my studies have only deepened that interest.

How do you use Web Highlights in your daily study routine?

I've tried so many web-based PDF highlighters, but none have worked as well as yours. The way I study is by reading a full journal first, then re-reading it while highlighting key points and adding my own thoughts. This helps me develop my theoretical framework and develop my approach to the topics I'm writing about.

In what ways has Web Highlights helped you manage your workload or improve your productivity?

Even after graduating, I continue using your app daily, mainly for IR-related reading and writing, as I plan to pursue a master's degree. I'm a spontaneous thinker—sometimes I get an amazing idea while reading, but if I don't jot it down immediately, I forget it within 2 seconds. Having an app that not only allows me to highlight PDF on the fly, without the hassle of downloading and uploading it, but also keeps my notes organized per project has been incredibly helpful.

Can you share any specific examples of how Web Highlights made your studies easier or more efficient?

As an IR student, one piece of short writing often requires me to read dozens of journals, so keeping track of everything is somewhat important. Having both highlights and notes in one app? Say less—it's a game-changer! Well, honestly there are other apps that do exactly that, but I'm just too lazy to download the PDF, upload it, and then start doing it, LOL!

Would you recommend Web Highlights to other students? If so, why?

My only regret is not discovering it sooner! I truly hope this project helps other students as much as it has helped me.

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    The advanced highlighting feature is incredibly helpful

    - Juliene Ebreo

    Law Student from Philippines

    Juliene, how long have you been studying and which areas are you focusing on?

    I'm currently on my first year second semester Juris Doctor program and I'm expecting it to finish in 4-5 years hopefully. I still have a long way to go, and I will be using Web Highlights during the whole program [...]. Juris Doctor is the entry level program for those who want to be lawyers. So we will be studying all kinds of laws in

  • Gladys Bello, Medical Student from the United States

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    By having all my highlights in one place, I can reinforce my learning without wasting time searching through different sources.

    - Gladys Bello

    Medical Student from United States

    Gladys, how long you've been studying and which areas of medicine you're focusing on?

    I'm a third-year medical student at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, with a strong interest in dermatology particularly in addressing skin health disparities among underrepresented communities. I'm part of the UCLA PRIME-LA program, a dual-degree track that combines medicine with a focus on health equity. Alongside my medical

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    It's a powerful tool that saves me hours of manual work

    - Kumar Arjun

    Law Student from India

    Kumar, how long you've been studying and which areas are you focusing on?

    I'm currently in my second year of the LL.B. program at the University of Delhi, focusing on criminal law and intellectual property rights. The breadth of material we cover can be daunting, and I often find myself juggling multiple cases and statutes.