1. take most of the academic opportunities given to you like guest lectures that are open to the public 2. Reading lists are important but don't always buy all the books on them as you won't use all of them and reading lists change per semester - use the library they always have books from your course reading lists (no matter how small the uni is) 3. if you are getting a job at uni, make sure you don't overestimate yourself with the number of hrs you signed up to work vs the amount of time you have to still be social and successful in your degree otherwise you will be burnt out quickly 4. good luck, you'll do great !
I am about to graduate from Warwick, and while I could write A BOOK on my tips for uni, here are 3: 1) Go to your bloody lectures or seminars. Obviously, it is fine to miss a couple, don't burn yourself out, but you will regret it SO much when exams come around. If you miss anything, ALWAYS CATCH UP. I promise i think I could have done so much better if I wasn't as lazy. 2)Don't bury your feelings, stresses etc and hope they go away. I used to go into radio silence if i was struggling with something. Email your tutors, reach out to your friends, don't be afraid to ask for help. 3) Do NOT compare your journey to anyone else's: "they are doing so well" "they are having so much fun" everyone struggles with something, some people are just better at hiding it than others.
I think it’s so easy to compare yourself to what you see on social media, I wasn’t really posting at the very start (because I feel like i was being more honest in that I knew I wasn’t best best friends with anyone yet) but so many people at other unis were posting with all their ‘friends’ causing me to feel that I didn’t have many friends.. but they will come! Everything will fit into place and the people who were posting probably having the exact same experience as you with lots of new people but it is made out to look as if they’re all best buddies, also they probably have completely different friends now too! Also academically I wish I knew that uni exams are so different in that you don’t need to know everything, unlike a levels, at the start I would half heartedly attempt all my readings, when I actually should have tried hard for some and just left the others, also don’t go to a 9am lecture if you’ve had like 3 hours sleep it will be useless and most unis aren’t strict about missing lectures so try and get that sleep!
I watched this before uni and I was SO so scared and was not excited for uni at all. But now I'm here, and honestly it hasn't been easy, but it's been good, and I know that it will keep getting better. My advice would be to talk to everyone you can, but if they aren't your kind of person - move on. Don't get scared and stick to people that you actually dislike/can't really get on with. There are tons of people out there! (Obviously try not to make snap judgements, but it's ok to find nice people to be 'not your people', as Eve says!)
Glad its got better for you if you need reminding why uni is the best time we just made a video about the top 10 things about uni, you should definitely check it out if you're heading to uni soon.
My tip would be to do get involved with uni things that aren't your programme, so societies, student representation etc. because those things will teach you SO MUCH. It were those things that taught me all the soft skills that my degree would never have! I'm really glad I was the secretary of a study society with 500+ members and organised a study excursion to the US, just to name a few things.
I think you could really benefit from getting involved in Girlguiding again at uni next year. I like you, volunteered at school, but didn’t during my first two years at uni. I started in my third year, and I can’t recommend it enough to you. You meet people outside of your age range, and outside the uni bubble. You feel rewarded and valuable every week, because you’re making a difference in the lives of these girls. And you get access to So! Many! Incredible! Opportunities! Just this summer I’ve come back from three weeks in the USA, volunteering at the largest youth gathering ever (24th World Scout Jamboree). I worked on the Medical team- but you could work at similar events in the translation services team. Considering your degree, you would be extremely useful at such large scale international events- and you get the opportunity to talk to such hugely influential people (think: former Secretary General of the UN)..... Outside of international Scouting and Guiding camps, Girlguiding offers GOLD- Guiding Overseas Linked to Development. A truly not for profit option to get involved in volunteering in developing countries
Hey, its so strange how you found your thing at uni to be girlguiding. I used to do loads with girlguiding in my early teens. I went to intentional camps and stuff when i was like 13-17 which helped me bring me out my shell and learnt how to share with people before going to uni ect and homesickness as well but somehow when i went to uni i just didn't really continue with it (i think i liked my home unit too much haha) Honestly i really wanted to join university societies cause this was one time in my life i can be surrounded with people my own age and my own interests. Strange how you fell in love with something i fell out of girlguiding.
Larissa yeah I mean I went to the last WSJ in Japan when I was 17 too 😅 I think I fell in love when I was at home, and I just didn’t bother to start it at uni. But in hindsight I think there is a huge benefit at uni to doing ~literally anything~ to keep you from existing only in a uni bubble. It keeps stress at bay and gives you a dose of reality when you need it most- that actually this degree you’re studying is not the be all and end all of the world. Plus the opportunities organisations like GG and Scouts provide become MORE incredible as you get older. I worked alongside renowned doctors making international contacts in my field. Some of my friends worked for the BBC and produced content for them to televise. Plus you keep making friends all around the world, but this time you have the independence and financial resources to meet up, to fly to visit each other etc etc
Larissa and then also if you benefited from attending PLEASE think about giving back and volunteering in units at any level. Because there are so many girls on waiting lists and in parts of the country where Girlguiding isn’t represented and it’s such a shame because girls from all backgrounds, cultures and socioeconomic statuses deserve to access to all the doors it can open for you. Volunteering as an adult IS fun, and it’s so important!!
@@helpimstillintherestaurant hey I did volunteer as a young leader for a while and occasionally I still do at summer camps ect but with uni I do other things that just take up my time instead. I'm from a small town with not my to do and since I moved to the city there is so much out there compared to my small town if you get me
Thank you sm for this video!! I’m a junior in High School currently so very close to university and this brought very good points to my attention as well as reassure me. I hope you had fun in Perú! I’m half Peruvian and it always makes me so happy when someone else knows about Perú’s existence 😂
Not really a tip but something i want to make people aware of that people never really mention is the transition between home and uni life. It takes time to adjust everytime u go between the two and you will never feel fully content in one place and you will always miss some aspects of the other half of your life and thats okay👏🏻👏🏻 you need to havee those breaks in between home life and uni life in order for u to appreciate it more when you go back, its hard but worth it❤️x
When you first move in 1. Leave your door open and say hello/introduce yourself to everyone that passes 2. Bring snacks to share and leave them in the kitchen/communal area with your name and room number 3. Leave shoes/jacket and keys near your door every night so that when the fire alarm goes off 'cause someone burnt their toast you can get out quickly. 4. ALWAYS lock your door in evacuation situations, this is when theft happens! Enjoy yourself and work hard! 💜
enjoy your first year because most uni doesn't count and one time can have little less pressure because come second and third-year it's hard and wishes you enjoy and try everything in the first year
A tip I wish I knew before getting into university is when you come to uni it's better if you are already social person, a person who got alot of experience in organized formal work, someone who has hobby or talent at some level, because I believe uni will not give you the steps or the environment to develop yourself from zero and you'll be surrounded by those expertized people for some level and those expertized ones will get all the jazz..... but even thought if you're not like them, your not alone, there are alot of people who aren't, and somehow there is away to survive uni even if not in the jazzy way you want(if you want)
Be prepared to be faced with a type of night out you may not have seen before, i'm talking the amount of drugs you may be in contact with. Don't feel pressured into anything
My tip is: even if you don't drink, make the effort to go out during freshers. I was too scared to drink first year and didn't go out much at all, which I regret. You won't always get the chance to go out as much in second and third year.
My tip is that uni can be extremely lonely. It's very easy to hole up in your room rather than socialise. It's not like school where you see your friends all day every day. You need to make effort to organise time to see friends and socialise.
-you will want to drop out! second year hit me like a tonne of bricks (this isn't to scare anyone) the burn out was real and working through it was a necessity, but you have to remember why your doing this! -failing one essay or exam is not the end of the world, but get the help you need to get it right second time round -have friends you meet regularly outside of your degree, even outside of your uni, they keep you grounded! -this is not a competition! and making it one will loose you friends -many people with a 1st are not working their dream job yet, many people with a 2:2 might beat them to it, grades aren't everything -don't stress out about who you'll live with second year to early it will figure it's self out -going to a top uni doesn't mean everything, it's more like a branded degree, and we all know not every piece of branded clothing is top quality -plan trips you have to live off pasta to afford, find a pub garden, host wine a pizza nights with your besties, take random car/bus/train journeys to random places, go swimming in lakes, hiking, bbqs, random cheap activities, do your best not to get kicked out of ikea while having a laugh; not every fun/destress activity has to a night out or super expensive -don't worry if you can't afford to go travelling every summer or a new asos package a week, everyone comes from different backgrounds and its important to live within your means -you can rewear an outfit -by term 2 leggings and a hoodie and a messy bun are more than acceptable to wear to uni -you might not study best in a library, maybe for you is a cafe, or garden, in your room or anywhere but your room! find what works best for you
The university from which you get your degree does matter, especially in the private corporate sectors like law and banking; a lot of degrees from top unis are harder than degrees from lower universities and count for more from the point of view of a perspective employer.
@@owenwinn2821 I'm not disagreeing with you on this, the point Iwas trying to make, clearly not clearly enough was that going to a oxbridge or russell group university may look great, you may come out with (e.g) not just a law degree, but law degree from cambridge . But that doesn't mean your university experience is going to be the best, you may have some of the top tutors in the world but little to no contact time or they might not actually care about you one bit, the administration might be awful and your timetable constantly changing, they may not have the best student support resources or learning difficulty support. the point I was trying to make was that just because to the outside world it's the best degree for your industry possible, the actual experience of the degree might not be the best, and its important to way this up :)
Is anyone else incredibly nervous for university? I’m a fresher in September, I live in a tiny town and I’m worried I won’t enjoy it! I’m constantly debating whether I’ve made the right choice
Girl same!!! None of my friends are going to the uni I’m going to, I know exactly one person and we’re not even that close, I’m wondering how the hell I’m gonna make friends!!! But I think pretty much everyone has the same worries and fears, but we’ll all get through it in the end! :)
If your uni has a Facebook group join it. Then find people on your course, in your accommodation and with similar interests. Join and set up group chats x
Like started university last year. Was a proper home bird and was so scared. It was better than the worst I imagined, but not as good as the best id imagined. For me I found first couple months I was coping fine, I was busy and meeting new people all the time. However, as things calmed down I did begin to struggle with loneliness, isolation and general sadness.
1) Start revising right from the start. Make neat notes, leave no stone unturned, make sure you know the material from day 1. Many unis have mid-terms, quizzes etc. half way through the term and you will need to revise anyway. I'd say you need to properly start knuckling down about 8 weeks before exams or you'll struggle to learn the content. 2) Past papers are your holy grail. Many lecturers have been at the uni for many years and will generally stick to the same style of exams (minus maybe slight syllabus changes). Many are too lazy to create brand new questions, so you will find 1-2 questions that are worded the exact way. 3) To those that are already career-focused and chasing a corporate job (very 9-5, office-based, intensive jobs), apply for insight days / weeks in your first year, apply for internships in your penultimate year. You can only apply for these in your first or penultimate year and once the opportunity goes, it is near impossible to gain good experience. Corporate jobs / experiences are a game and if you aren't hungry for it, you will struggle to pierce the industry. - Good luck to those going into uni. Sincerely, grad.
Sindar Elf thank you this is actually so helpful , Eves advice was good but it was focussed more on the social side and i’m living at home so i’m not necessarily going to experience what she’s talking about, i came to hear a bit more about handling the academic side
@@Marie-di5gl It sucks, because with finance, it's quite a linear career path. You have to do an internship, then hopefully get a grad job. If you don't find a grad job right in your last year, it can be very hard. I wish you all the best with finding a job, never give up :)
can't preach enough about making revision resources early - I revise using flashcards so tried to make them as I went along which meant that by the time I needed to start revising properly (ie around 6-8 weeks before the start of exams), I already had a great basis to start.
To summarise: 1. Do your washing in 1 load (cheaper and easier) 2. Eat healthily & don’t do everything too quickly (clubbing etc.) 3. You’re gonna not feel so great some days but don’t beat yourself up 4. It’s a big transition from school to uni and a lot to juggle at once, so don’t beat yourself up or worry 5. Your friendship circles will change 6. It’s alright to have alone time in your room etc. You don’t need to constantly be socialising 7. See the city that you’re in, there is life behind your books 8. Learn when to say yes & no, a balance 9. Remember to reset, refocus, and recharge 10. Don’t pack too much stuff ! 11. Don’t put pressure on your uni being ‘the best days of your life’ and ‘getting your money’s worth’, have a balanced experience of work and social, and just enjoy it, live your life! 💞💞💞💞
my tip: dropping out is OKAY. if you cannot cope with uni, if you are submerged in a deep depression, constantly anxious, unable to look after yourself or keep up, that’s alright. maybe it’s not the right time. i pushed myself and developed tourettes in a lecture. that was IT for me. i wasn’t fit enough to continue with my dream degree. maybe in the future but not now, currently. don’t be ashamed. don’t push too hard. listen to your gut feeling. if you’re entirely miserable, if things are constantly overwhelming and you’re crying more nights than not crying, maybe it’s time to fully take a step back. more people drop out than we think. sometimes it’s good to keep going but other times it’s just too much for the fragile brain to physically cope with. my dopamine levels LITERALLY CHANGED during uni as well as lack of serotonin yay -_- so that’s me! also with Eve on taking less stuff!!
University isn’t for everyone and I get that but I think everyone and their rabbit are posting why they dropped out... It isn’t a great way to encourage education, which for post people IS important to live within our society 🤷🏼♂️
I so SO agree with this. I actually started uni last year, but after one term I just couldn't take it anymore; I was at my lowest low, I wasn't enjoying the course as much as I thought I would, and I felt more isolated than ever. Deciding to leave was the hardest decision in the world because I'd met some really cool people, but ultimately I'm so pleased I did - I'm currently enjoying the summer and preparing for an apprenticeship I've managed to get!....Only after 9 months of rejection and being in a depressive state, which I could've done without tbh. BUT the main thing I've learnt from all of this is how strong of a person I've become; when you keep getting pushed down, push back harder and harder, and NEVER give up. Things will be hard, life will suck at times....but then things will get better. At first, I thought I'd made a mistake by leaving uni; I couldn't find any jobs or apprenticeships, and I was really struggling. But now? I've never been happier. Remember: perseverance will get you to where you want to be - uni or not!
1) If you need help at uni don't be afraid to ask. Your lecturers want you to pass because it makes the uni look better so they will generally be so willing to answer your questions, give you some tips to get started on a reading list, or extend your deadline. 2) Everybody studies differently. Some people will study 8 hours a day and some will study 1 or 2 hours a day and both of those are fine. Don't listen to other people too much about what they're doing if you seem to be doing okay. I remember in my exams this past year one girl had got into her head that she needed to revise every single topic because of talking to one overachiever, she actually only needed to be revising. Basically I'm saying don't have a big old panic and create extra work for yourself that you don't need to do. 3) Related to the takeaway thing, don't eat more than one ready meal a week because they also make you gain weight like crazy. Seek out the healthy choice ones as well to avoid ridiculously high salt content. 4) Learn how to use things like a washing machine, dishwasher, iron etc. before you go because not being able to use them will make you seem like you've grown up with servants/ are super entitled and privileged. 5) Budget! Work out realistically how much money you can spend each month/ week and then write down all your expenses (can do this in a planner or on excel) and see if you are sticking to your budget. If you aren't work out where you can cut out spending and do so. This is the only way to avoid going into your overdraft unless you are very disciplined with money already, but most people aren't because uni is probably the first time you've been responsible for so much spending. 6) Related to above, getting a credit card with your student bank account isn't a bad idea. If you make one small purchase on it a week and then pay it back every month you will build up a good credit score. 7) Probably the most important tip: be respectful in shared living spaces. Use a toilet brush, don't leave your hair in the shower, don't leave piles of washing up, don't steal other people's food and utensils, don't take other people's food out of the fridge because there's no room for your food. Honestly, all of this should be common sense but some of you re clearly useless at this.
A tip I would give is that self-care lies in the smallest of things. You don't always need big and dramatic nights out or a thorough massage to feel better. As Eve already said, having a night by yourself is no sin at all, people need it. If you're a half introverted, half extroverted like I am, then too many things in a week can feel like too much already. But caring for yourself can even lie in putting the kettle on and standing by your window drinking tea, polishing your fingernails, throwing a blanket around your shoulders, taking a walk outside around nature, dancing around weirdly with the curtains closed, or putting on candles. Candles especially are miracle workers for your mental health in the darker months of the year, especially after Christmas is over. But most importantly: tidy up. I kid you not, all the tea, nail polish, blankets and candles in the world will not help your state of mind if your room is in a permanent state of clutter. So take a few minutes of your day to straighten up the papers on your desk, to pick up the clothes from off of your clothes chair (we all have one, don't deny it ;)) and fold them up, take a vacuum through your room, put the photo's on your shelves straight again, and water your plants. I found that tidying up does the most wonders for your mental state. Of course, it's not a full solution if there's a more structural problem like anxiety or depression going on, but it is a great pick-me-up if you're not having the best day. It's a small thing, and I takes only a few minutes to straighten up your room, but it always makes me feel a lot calmer and reduces stress and anxiety enormously! Great video once again, Eve! You're right, I wish I'd known all of this before I started uni, would have saved me a lot of tears and headaches! So hopefully this will help the next generation of first years :D
I'd love to see you react to your uni haul last year, explaining what was actually super useful and what wasn't needed - need to learn to pack light !!♥️ (Touch wood if I get into ox)
Tips for people planning on living at home: 1. Don't stress about not having the traditional uni experience. If you want to meet people join societies and talk to people on your course. Most people I know who lived in halls weren't that close to their flatmates and found their close friends in societies anyway. 2. Use your knowledge of the uni city to make friends, suggest places to go, eat and clubs to go to too. I even went shopping with some people in freshers week as I knew where all the shops are etc. 3. If you do think you might want to move out at any point make sure you mention that when you first meet people 'I live at home at the moment but would love to move out next year etc.' planting the seed early is helpful.
Thank you. I planning to stay at home and was annoyed at first I won't get the "full" experience. But now I happy with my choice, as I won't have to worry about the cost and can save money.
My tip - Results day is approaching and I did not reach my grades and ended up in clearing. I was super upset and when I started uni I felt super depressed as I didn't want to be there at all. But don't worry because things do better and you will still enjoy it. It takes time to adapt to a uni you didn't think you would be at, but clearing does happen sometimes and I really didn't expect it to happen to me. However, about to start second year and I am happy ! So keep going regardless of what uni you are at :)
My tip- it’s ok to dislike some aspect of college! I was so excited to start college because I only had to study things that I was interested in. But during my second year, I felt so so guilt because there was classes that I hated and I felt should have loved everything. After exams where finished, I talked to friends in my course/ college and everyone felt the same. Everyone hates some aspect of college, be it a class or a lecturer, even an certain lecture hall that has a shitty blackboard. So be nice to yourself, not every moment of college has to be absolutely fantastic.
To iron your worst wrinkled clothes, hang them up while you’re having a shower and it’ll drop the creases out. Always put at least 10% of your student loan in your savings at the start of each semester (you’ll thank yourself later!). Do bulk cooking on a Sunday afternoons and then organise which to freeze or stick in the fridge, again, you’ll be thanking yourself when you come back from a late night studying sesh and you’re got something healthier to bung in the microwave instead of getting a take out. Don’t always feel the need to go out and feel like you have to drink alcohol each time 😊
Eve, your final tip about “taking university by the horns” is absolutely spot on. Many years since I was at university as an undergraduate, but my biggest regret: that I didn’t get involved with more extracurricular stuff and didn’t try more things that were outside my comfort zone. You’ll never be in an environment where you will have so many options to try new activities or experiences and so many clubs, societies and facilities on your doorstep and my advice would be: just give it a try. Your point about everything - the lows as well as the highs - being part of your university experience and embracing it is also really, really true. It’s not always going to be there or four years of unbroken fun...but it’s all part of the experience and developing as a person: I couldn’t agree with your summary more. Very well said
I've never been to uni, but I think that this video is such a great idea! Passing on your experience can really help others. I would say with buying clothes, why not go to your local charity shops? I have a RU-vid channel where I sell things I have brought from charity shops, so anyone please feel free to check it out. You can get some great bits for a fraction of the price. Great video Eve xx
My tip for freshers is to take as many opportunities as you can in the first few weeks of uni, as everyone is in the same boat of wanting to make friends and settle in - I met some amazing people in my first few weeks, and a lot of them were great then and then we drifted apart, but I'm also still great friends with some people I met in freshers, and have made friends with their friends too! Just throw yourself into it in the beginning. Also, regarding getting to know flatmates and making it less awkward... vodka HELPS!
My tips specifically relating to mod lang (Spanish and beginners Italian)- 1. Go to all your lectures. This is especially important for languages modules. Culture can be caught up on more easily but there's stuff you learn in languages lectures that you might not get if you don't go. 2. Set yourself up a languages exchange. I got on Facebook and found a group of Spanish speakers in Leicester and offered language exchange so their English would get better and my Spanish would get better. Befriending Erasmus students helps too! 3. Communicate with all your lecturers, even if you have the slightest issue 4. Do the reading. Sounds simple but it's easier said than done. 5. Group study sessions are helpful. Try and get some in around exam time. 6. Be prepared for awkward silences in lectures/seminars- no one wants to talk/answer questions 😅
hufflepuff Harry potter lover I thought first year went really well! If you’re going into your first year I don’t think you’ll have anything to worry about. I came out with a first and I did better in Arabic than French somehow 🤣 I found first year to be a lot easier than year 13 x
these are all SUCH good pieces of advice yes!!!! especially the one about overexerting yourself/learning how to say no to going out whatnot. i always thought of myself as an introvert before uni but coming into a new environment i was so excited to make new friends (and hold onto them) and to do new things that i really pushed myself so hard and definitely did not take enough time for myself which definitely impacted my mental health and my grades. it’s hard to find a balance but it’s important and i’m really hoping next year i can!
I was hating uni and feeling like dropping out as it was not a nice experience at all for me, but somehow your last advice neutralize my emotions toward uni a little bit, thank u Eve.
i’m going into second year this september and here are my things i wish i knew! keeping up with work: be honest with your tutors if you’re falling behind or struggling with a topic. they want you to succeed! washing clothes: i always wait til i have loads of dirty clothes then do my washing with a full load of coloured and a full load of whites at the same time. then i dry them in the same drier! get your moneys worth for sure friends: for me i was getting stressed about not finding my sort of people to be friends with in my first project but don’t worry you will find them soon! going out: clubbing can get old pretty fast. also don’t bother bringing heels, just wear comfy shoes! but definitely go out if you feel like it and you have the chance! my favourite nights are the ones are after evening talks, where we all go to the pub then eventually back to someone’s flat or house and just drink, chat and watch telly haha
My first year is pretty awful so learning from mistakes here are my tips: 1. Get to know your flatmates in the first week, if you don't talk to them then you never will 2. Go to freshers events and meet people, you will be so grateful seeing familiar faces around after that 3. Say yes to opportunities, if people invite you to do things if you don't say yes they'll stop asking you 4. Don't worry too much about academics, as long as you know you'll pass first year that's all you need to do so don't spend all your time studying and panicking about it 5. Don't do things on your own, ask people to come with you to the shop or fair or club, you'll make better friendships and enjoy yourself more
“There’s beauty in the difficulty”. What a gorgeous quote! Loved this video. I totally agree with everything you’ve said. I’m just about to go into my second year too!
I start uni in September and this was SUPER helpful, a lot of what you said I hadn’t even thought about so thanks for the advice 👍🏻 Your videos are fab, looking forward to seeing more
My Freshers in 2018, I thought I was going to drop out or move flats during Freshers because I thought my flatmates hated me. Now, we're tight and like sisters, give each other time, remember you're nervous and they're nervous and things will fall into place whether that's that they're your person or that they're not. You will gravitate towards your circle just give it time and show kindness to everyone :)
If you’re not a big drinker and/ or don’t like clubbing thats okay! There are so many societies and activities outside of clubbing, at my uni there are movie nights, sports teams, comedy nights etc. So no, your social life will not be non existent if you don’t like clubbing. Best of luck guys xx
Love your last tip. You’re paying a lot of money to experience uni. So experience uni your own way, whatever that is. Just make sure you don’t come out of it with regrets. Mistakes yes, that’s how you grow and that’s life, but have the attitude to ask for forgiveness once you’ve done the thing, not ask for permission to do it. Uni is about a degree, but it’s also about developing yourself outside of parents, teachers, school etc...
I’ve just survived first year and so much of this is 100% relatable! uni is hard, so if you’re struggling it’s ok. the change can hit you a lot so take time for yourself ❤️ (I’ve got some advice on my channel too, and I’ll be uploading my first year summary soon) 💕
1. do your washing in one load (white, colour and black - all in one) 2. cook - take away is too expensive 3. there can be things that are not perfect all the time 4. friends will change and it's fine 5. it's ok to have alone time 6. see the city, that your in 7. learn to say yes, learn to say no 8. don't pack to much stuff in your first year 9. just remember to enjoy your time a little bit! do things right, do things wrong!
I was so excited for uni but now it seems so exhausting. Like I don’t feel interested in anything that I’m studying. Idk what to do. I feel truly lost. Plus I struggle with making friends
I’m not at uni but I have a cousin who is and she says to have two bank accounts, one for student loans and finances and the other for your job or anything that gives you an income that’s not your loans
I have 3 😂 it’s super helpful. One for the student loan to come in to and the accommodation fees and bills to come out of. One for the food shop and household expenses. One for spending on myself (E.g. nights out, new clothes). Once the student loan comes in you can split the money between each account so you only spend how much you’ve allocated. Having 3 is a bit excessive - you can do the same thing with 2 accounts. But it is definitely so helpful, your cousin is right!
1. Don’t procrastinate your work - I did this in my second term of uni (this was during first year, im about to go into my second year). I was prioritising watching things on Netflix over doing work and then towards the end of second term/start of third term I was stressed over getting all of my assignments in on time 2. Find out the resources available to you at uni - I didn’t realise/wasn’t told until it was too late that my uni has this one department (can’t remember what it’s called) where someone will look through your assignment and can help with your grammar to try and help you get higher marks, which is useful as your tutors can’t really look too much at your assignments before you officially hand them in and if they do, they normally just help you with content you should add in/take out 3. You get out of university what you put in. Don’t expect to be able to spend the year out partying constantly, not turning up to your 9am lectures/seminars because you’re hungover/can’t get out of bed and then end up with a first because it’s not going to happen. I’m not going to sit here and act like I turned up to every single class because I didn’t and you probably won’t either but if you’re continuously missing classes then if you do the work you’re going to be confused. Also, you can only re-submit a piece of work if your attendance is about a certain % (unless you have a circumstance that was why you couldn’t attend as much - in which case you’ll probably be allowed to re-submit, but they will need evidence of this) 4. Uni isn’t for everyone and if you feel like it might be best for you if you drop out, take another course or even take the same course but at a different uni then there is absolutely no shame in it. Your tutors are aware that not everyone who starts their course on the first day will be there on the last day. If you are having any doubts, go and talk to someone about it, whether that’s your friends, your family, or your tutors. They will help you decide on the best option for you, as they won’t try and make you stay somewhere or do a course that you’re not happy with
I guess it’s different maybe depending on the uni, but do you find out which accommodation you’re in on results day or is it afterwards or?? Congrats on 200k too x
Jess Waters with the uni I’m going to loads of students have found out their accommodation already cos they have unconditional offers but those like me with conditionals offers won’t find out till after results day when our offers at the uni are confirmed. So you may not find out on results day as the uni will be busy with dealing with other things about clearing etc but you’ll find out some time after results day. Sorry that was such a long response but hope it helped :))
My top tips as a graduate: 1. Its okay to not find your people until 2/3rd year. If the people that your surrounding yourself with e.g. house mates + class mates. aren't making you happy don't settle just because you're worried you might be on your own. 2. If you're struggling tell someone! literally anyone friends, family, tutors. Don't forget your personal tutor is there to help you, that's their job, they have tons of connections and will be able to point you in the direction needed if they cannot help themselves 3. It's okay to feel like you are out of you depth. University is a massive step from sixth form/college and it takes a little bit of getting used to and some time to figure out how you learn. 4. If you have dyslexia/a disability use and apply for your DSA it will make your life a whole lot easier 5. its okay not to feel your thoroughly enjoying your experience all the time. Uni can be tough and feeling sad/home sick is normal! 6. Try not to be too hard on yourself if you need a day off take it you can always catch up later. 7. Try and have fun, after all, university can be some of the best years of your life.
Not really a tip but more reassurance, don't worry about friendships if you're commuting and not staying in halls. I worked myself up about it over the summer regretting my choice but, honestly, the majority of the people on my course are commuting and I've made loads of friends who commute and who live in halls and don't ever feel left out etc.
It’s so nice that you can look back and appreciate both the good and rubbish times you had in your first year, considering how hard it was!! I’m glad you’re looking back positively and it’s a beautiful mindset to have :) thank you for this video and congrats on 200k💓
Don’t panic and go home at the first opportunity you get. It’s not going to help your homesickness (you’ll probably think it will at the time though) it will just make it last longer . This was my main regret from first year.
Eve thank you so much this video really encouraged me and help me panic less about starting uni. It’s so inspiring, helpful and motivating. Totally top life tips !! You have such a great and positive mindset xxx thanks !!
Does the ‘don’t bring all your stuff’ advice apply to everyone. I won’t have a bedroom to go back to and if I don’t bring my stuff they’ll get ruined in the garage
i think for sure uni is such a different experience to what it’s made out to be, and nobody seems to talk about the reality of it! i had both the best and worst time of my life and that’s totally okay! on a side note, i’ve missed the last few videos you’ve posted and watching this i feel like your accent has changed so much since you’ve been away from home!
Going to my 3rd year in Uni now and after a really mixed year this year of crap days and brilliant days this video has just given me the feels 😍 Such a nice closure on an odd time! Defo subscribing 😁
i don’t know if she covers this but i let my mental health deteriorate a LOT over first year and it took a toll on both me and the people i lived with... i was in a very bad state mentally and it did ruin my first year to an extent... look after yourself :)
1.don't assume that university will be a easy,relaxing place to live in, always be prepared for everthing by yourself.😂 2.your roomates may have lots of differences with you, so get used to it. 3.be more active in social situations. 4.be accustomed to loneliness. Those are from my experiences during fresh year.😛
