studying like spencer hastings: a guide by mindy on becoming rosewood's top student 📚 (pll mini-series part 1)
hey loves! mindy here with an in-depth guide on how to truly embody spencer hastings' iconic study methods. i completely watched all 7 seasons of pretty little liars with my mother when the show first came out, it gives me so much nostalgia now, and i'm currently binge-watching it again. i decided to make a post based on spencer hastings and how she aces the "study icon" in the show. let's actually get into the mind of our favorite overachieving hastings sister and her actual study habits from the show.
spencer's signature study locations
the hastings' barn (her perfect study sanctuary)
the brew (corner table with coffee always)
rosewood high library (usually after hours)
her bedroom desk (facing the dilaurentis house)
hastings family kitchen island (late night cramming spot)
the hastings family pressure approach
spencer's drive comes from:
competing with melissa's academic record
maintaining the hastings family reputation
being top of every class
getting into upenn (her family legacy)
running for academic decathlon
spencer's actual study routine (as seen in pll)
morning routine:
field hockey practice at dawn
review notes during breakfast
morning newspaper with coffee
quiz herself while getting ready
arrive early to help teachers
study techniques we see spencer use:
reciting french verbs while stress-cleaning
creating murder boards (but make it academic)
using her photographic memory skills
studying while on the elliptical
recording herself reading notes
spencer-specific organization methods
her iconic planner system:
color-coded by subject and priority
sticky tabs for important deadlines
cross-referencing system
weekly, monthly, and semester goals
extracurricular schedule integration
the hastings approach to academic competition
remember when spencer:
joined academic decathlon despite drama
competed against mona
studied russian history all night
memorized entire poems
practiced debate skills with melissa
spencer's stress management (what we should and shouldn't copy)
healthy habits:
stress baking
field hockey as outlet
piano playing breaks
organizing when anxious
intense research sessions
things to avoid:
pushing herself to exhaustion
skipping meals for studying
letting competition consume you
isolating from friends
spencer's actual study materials (seen throughout pll)
her desk essentials:
leather-bound planners
monogrammed notebooks
post-it notes everywhere
family laptop
classic literature collection
ap study guides
debate team materials
newspaper clippings
french dictionaries
spencer's unique study methods
specific techniques we see her use:
creating conspiracy theory boards for subjects
turning historical events into mystery cases
debating with herself in the mirror
teaching aria and emily to boost understanding
writing perfect notes during crisis moments
the hastings time management system
how spencer balances:
field hockey team captain duties
maintaining perfect grades
student government
russian history club
debate team
family obligations
solving mysteries (kidding… kind of)
spencer's power moves
signature spencer habits:
correcting teachers (iconic but maybe don't)
knowing answers before questions are finished
having backup assignments ready
keeping extra credit work on hand
maintaining perfect attendance despite being threatened by a mysterious stalker
spencer hastings didn't become valedictorian by accident. her intense dedication, although sometimes extreme, shows us the importance of commitment and passion in academics. just remember to balance it better than she did!
sending you all the hastings determination minus the hastings family drama! ✨
xoxo, mindy