RUBY I LOVE YOU. I’m immensely proud of you. You are strong and have some amazing adventures ahead!! 💛 I can’t wait to see your journey unfold, but obviously don’t put pressure on yourself to film and share every moment. ;) We’re all here for you and want you to succeed. Good luck, Ruby! 🌸 P.S watching you cry towards the end tore up my heart!! but it is also entirely normal to be sad x
My heart just painfully shrank when I saw you cry Ruby... “THE ONES WHO LOVE US NEVER REALLY LEAVE US, YOU CAN ALWAYS FIND THEM IN HERE ❤️" you'll see how fantastic this journey will be, I'm sure you will have an amazing university year! And we of course will be by your side so whenever you feel alone remember we are just on the other side of the screen 😉
watching the car drive away is so hard! even when my parents came to visit me when the car drove away it was hard. i’m about to go into my second year of university and i definitely cried for a few days when i first moved in last year. at first all i wanted was to go home and i felt constantly on the verge of tears... but it definitely gets a whole lot easier! good luck & enjoy
As someone who struggles so so so badly with anxiety and homesickness when I’m not with one of my parents, I shed a few tears with you. But I hope you are having a marvellous time, and I’m sure you’ve settled in well! Xx
Ellie Rose I struggle with the exact same thing but hope to go to university in my home city so I can be near my family. I’m glad someone shares my struggle :)
I’m the opposite of u I struggle with the thought that I might get use to the peace of being away from home and I will have to go back and see my parents at summer when my tenancy ends
Think it’s so sweet that ruby is gonna miss her parents so much it shows she actually has a relationship with them. Good luck ruby hope you love university can’t wait to go myself only just starting 4th year here. Make sure to make this journey one you’ll look back on fondly for the rest of your life
When my sister went to study in another province i couldnt stop crying because the house felt empty without her but time passes and next year she is coming home since she is almost graduating. Love you Ruby and dont be sad, its hard but beautiful moments are waiting for you in this new chapter of your life:)
Ruby! Last year at this time I've been exactly where you are now! Saying goodbye to your family is hard but after that everything happens so fast you don't even realize when time is passing. You're gonna be okay little pumpkin!
Hi! I just wanted to quickly say that you really do not need to apologise for your tears. It is so very normal to feel sad and miss your family and friends when moving away. It is ok to feel lonely and not gonna lie, you will continue to be sad sometimes. But this is an exciting time to come! And as much as you are gonna miss those you left at home, they will stay with you. You won't ever be forgotten and will always be part of your family. I think we just need to remember that. Even though your day to day experiences will be different form your family's it will be the same when you see them e.g. over Christmas. It might be even better because you value the time you have as it is limited. I miss my family as well. I moved to England and probably won't see my parents or any other family member for at least a year. Bit with modern technology you can always stay in touch! Enjoy your time at uni, everyone. It will be amazing! Xx
Oh Ruby your reaction to being away from your parents is so heart melting, you are so genuine, you will be more than fine, you're a warrior and you'll fit right in at uni!
I love how much Martha was playing up because she’s really going to miss you too. Of course there were tears but you are going to have the best time. You’ve picked the perfect course for you and you have a great opportunity ahead to grow in so many ways. Go out their and grab it by the horns! Hope you’ve already made a couple of good friends to see you through these first few weeks.
The first month away from home is always hard - at least for me it was. You start missing everything - even the little things you never thought you would miss! But believe me when I say that, the moment you go back to visit your parents (or they go to visit you) it will fill your heart like never before. It is an extraordinary sensation! Best luck Ruby - keep making videos (they're always my favorite!)
Oh man, the last scene brought me back to when MY parents left me at my dorm room for the first time (even though it was almost 30 years ago!). You've come so far since then!
Awww I completely understand how you feel! Tears are a part of when you first go away for university, it's natural to miss your family. When I first left home for uni I was in a quite bad place mentally speaking - I certainly didn't feel ready to leave home and leave for a place twelve hours away! I cried for hours, I felt horrible for days and when I went home for Christmas I only remember how great it felt. Leaving again felt like an old wound being re-opened. Now, four years later I'm such...such an adult basically. You get used to having to rely COMPLETELY on yourself, to be alone, to not have them physically near you and easily available. You get used to missing them. And you grow. University is a period of your life that if one is lucky to experience it gives them a very nice,safe and gradual start to their adult life. It's not just about academics, it also teaches you how different the world is once you leave the bubble of your family life. You certainly don't have to go through the emotional hell I had to, every situation is unique. I'm sure you'll get through it just fine, I'm happy that we get to feel excited with your excitement. You are a bird that just left the nest to fly in new skies. Fly well and enjoy the ride!
When you cried about your parents leaving, it made me cry about me leaving my parents for uni on Saturday ☹️ like you, I’ve only ever been away from them for a week so it’s going to be so hard 😫 best of luck at uni Ruby! I’m sure you’ll have an amazing time!!💜
you can do it Ruby!!! moving to a different city, meeting new people and building yourself a "new life" is such an amazing thing, I wish you all the best:)
I was exactly where you are now two years ago. It is so strange leaving your parents, but it really just takes a day or two for it to feel completley normal to live by yourself. It really is like two separate lives, your life at home and your new life by yourself. I spoke to my mum during the first weeks and we talked about how strange it was and how much we missed each other but that it also feels completley natural. You might cry a couple of times, but this is such an exciting part of growing up! I can't wait to watch your new life at university! Good luck :)
I was lucky enough to study very close to home in Germany so the longest I hadn't seen my parents was 3 weeks when I decided to do a semester abroad in New Zealand... I still remember how scared I was on the plane to this country at the end of the world thinking "Half a year, what have I done?" Of course it turned out to be the best 6 months of my life and I'm absolutely sure you'll have a fantastic time at university as well :) University is such a fantastic and fun time in life so I hope you'll enjoy it to the fullest Ruby :)
I'm in my third year of University now, and live away from home too, I found the first goodbye to be the hardest, but as long as you keep in touch and have visits you'll do just fine! I actually found my relationships with my parents improved after moving out. Also being on your own for the first time teaches you so much about yourself, you'll grow so much this year! Good luck and have fun!
Ruby I teared up when you were upset, I know its painful but you can get through this. I just moved to university yesterday and your videos have helped me so much and I truly believe that you are the kindest person on the internet, I saw your Instagram story the other day about saying you liked that girls jumper and that kindness has stuck with me and made me be more kind to others. Thank you so much for your videos and you will certainly go far in life xxxx
This gives me so many memories of starting university as an undergrad at St. Andrews in 2012! I cried the whole night before and thought I’d never make friends and why did I leave home... and now, 9 years later, looking back they were the best 5 years of my life! I made some of my lifelong best friends there, worked so damn hard but had the most incredible opportunities and experiences both academically and socially, and I miss it every day! In fact I cried for weeks when I left 😂
This brings me right back to my first year in residence at university. I found the first week to be the hardest - I knew if I had gone home that first weekend, I would have never gone back. But it gets SO much better! I am now in my first year out of school (got my degree in June) and it has been the strangest September ever so far. I hope you make so many new friends and memories in University. Enjoy these next years - they truly do fly by!
I can relate to the tears - last year was my first year away from home (not at uni, but at something called "une classe préparatoire in France) and I literaly cried for day because my family is everything for me. I actually cried this year too, but as soon as you start discoverig your uni, making friends, it gets muuuch better ! Good luck Ruby, I hope this semester will be a blast !
I'm going to university this year too and also leaving home. Not gonna lie, for almost three days in a row I felt so stressed and cry-ish at all times. And wishing that it was cancelled. Now I'm better but I'm leaving home on Tuesday and the nerves will probably come back. I'm amazed with how nice and new your room looks! And I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you. Living alone will take some getting used to (in my case, I'll be living with my uncle's family and boy, that's great and yet stressful too). Thanks you for filming! It helps to see that I'm not alone in this big changes right now.
it was my first year moving out to university as well, I had never been without my parents longer than a week. I’d say the first week is the hardest because it’s the adjustment period but after that you’re going to be so busy to even pay attention to those feelings! Nevertheless, video chat will become your new best friend. Good luck this year, can’t wait to see what new adventures come your way :)
Awww ruby i love you so much you are a true granger enjoy your time at uni i am positive you will fit right in and make loads new friends and have fun I have just gone into year eight :)
I got in year 8 too! And Ruby I wish you all the luck I'm sure you will fit in quickly and make many new friends because you're a kind and polite person! I love you can't wait to follow you to your new adventure at uni! Remember to have fun 💕👑
I cannot wait for all the university related things you'll be posting! I've got one year until I'm off to university myself and seeing you enter your first year makes me so excited!
Ruby! Let it be the finish of your childhood life and the beginning of your adultness!! You're so wonderful.... Don't be sad, everything is going for the better😍
I remember myself bawling my eyes out when I left for university. It's a bittersweet feeling. Now that my university journey comes to an end and I get to go back to my hometown I have the same feeling. Enjoy every moment of your university life sweety!!
I was a resident assistant throughout college and saw so many tears as new students were dropped off by their families (I definitely cried when my parents dropped me off). This is a big transition, and I know you'll be in touch with them often. Get plugged into all the activities your university has to offer, and enjoy meeting all of these wonderful new people! You're going to have so much fun and I can't wait to watch your journey! 💜
Hey Ruby, really enjoyed this video - very happy that you like your space in Exeter. You will have an amazing time there this year and make so many wonderful lifelong friends (trust me, 4 years out of uni, spread over many continents, my uni friends and I are still so close!) Please never apologise for your emotions, particularly sadness - it is so important to let out those emotions and know that we are all wishing you an incredible year ahead xxx
stay strong ruby. I had a disaster of a freshers week in first year because of home sickness and feeling like id never fit in, but everything changed when the course started! so keep your head up :) you'll honestly look back at christmas and chuckle at yourself for how silly you feel, I know I did :') I really hope you have an amazing time though!! (which no doubt you will)
Martha is such a lovely little sister who helps you out and seems to get along really well with you. I have no siblings and I adore your relationship...so sweet.
Ah this makes me miss home. I’m currently in my third year at university and decided to spend it at a university in Bangkok, which is the other side of the world for me. I love it here but at the same time I can’t wait to go home! You can do it too, Ruby!
Awww, don't worry, Ruby! It'll be fine and you'll feel better as soon as the lessons start, you'll see! I know how it feels to say goodbye to your family, but everything will be ok :). And when you need someone to talk to, you know we'll be here for you! :) A big hug from Italy!
Ruby :* you are such a sweet young woman! Enjoy your studies, being away from the family is also a good experience. I have almost finished my MA, and throughout my University time I lived with my parents. There are pros and cons of this :) I will be praying for you
Moving into my first year at university was so hard - I cried too! But it does get easier and better over time. What made me happy was finding some dinner buddies to eat with every night and also working out/exercising :) then over time you’ll get used to it and it will be natural!
The first week is always the hardest. I remember at freshers I cried in the toilet for about 30 minutes, called my mum and my mum telling me to get back out there and have an amazing time. I thought it would be so hard. Now I'm in my third year of university and I have loved every second of it. Go get 'em, Ruby!
Awww love you Ruby, although I'm in third year now and also in Germany I love watching you settling in and enjoying the good days who lay before you. I'm also studying Philosophy next to English and it's one of the best decisions I have ever made! I'm really looking forward to your next videos and please don't push yourself too much, just seeing you smile makes me happy :)
It was lovely to see you moving to university to begin your studies there, and I wish you well in your endeavours. I’m so looking forward to your vlogs in the coming days, and am confident that you will make many new friends and discover new interests. You really are an inspiration to young people and, like other subscribers here, I applaud your hard work, tenacity and dedication as you studied for your A level exams and held the role of Head Girl. How exciting it is for you to stand on the threshold of your new academic challenge !
You'll be great Ruby! I cried and cried my first couple of nights, but it's amazing how quickly you adjust. All the very best, it really does get better! Xx
Oh my god Ruby!! Don't cry!! We will always be here for you remember always when you achive or either fail at smth that you have a big family of 200.000 people who love and apriciate you as the lovely and amasing person that you are!! Love you😙😙🤗🤗♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Oh my goodness! Good luck for this new journey in your life, watching this video I’m sort of reliving the first time I moved to university and out of my house, the tears I cried, the happiness and the anxiety, the sensation I had on being far away from home, in a house full of strangers and so confused about it all 😅 But I’m so fond of those moments, because they opened my heart to new amazing friendships that still keep strong after years and miles apart, and new experiences that changed me so deeply :)
Don't worry Ruby, you'll get to see your parents again sooner than you imagine. For the moment, enjoy as much as you can your years at the university, those are the best in one's life. Have fun dear. Life goes way too fast. Take care.
Hi Ruby, I know it may seem daunting now but you will settle in just fine. I felt the same when I moved but now I'm into my fourth year and have had some of the best years of my life!
Hello Ruby! With this video I remembered my first day at university(I study cultural heritage management in Greece) away from home.It was very devastating to say goodbye to my family (especially to my grandmother). Always remember that you are very privileged for having this brilliant family and the opportunity to study. Have courage and make your family proud!p.s. When your father closed the car door, I started crying too.
OHHH HONEYYYYY I cried as well a few days ago when I moved to uni, I was very excited but a bit scared as well. I'm 800km away from home and I'm not seeing my parents till about Christmas. BUT I've been here for a week and I've met lots of amazing people, and I love my degree. You deserve the best, don't worry too much and good luck on your first day!!
You inspire me so much, I started treatment a couple months ago for mental illness and I'm so excited to go back to study after so many years being sick, your videos help me keep focused on who I want to be! Thank you so much, I hope you have a wonderful life! 💜
You have no idea how much I loved this video!! As a foreign university student I really enjoy seeing how universities works in England and I love the idea of living in a campus with all the other students. I wish you all the best for the start of this new chapter that I'm sure you're gonna love ❤️ So so so happy you let us be part of your amazing journey!
Good luck Ruby!! I'm going into my 4th year of university and during first year I cried when my parents left too, it's so overwhelming. But I can say now that I absolutely love university and I'm sure you will too
aah , i totally feel you about the sadness of moving to college . i'm already starting my second year , but the bittersweet feeling is still there ! But don't worry - it always fades in a few weeks , and soon you'll not even want to go back home aha !
Don’t worry! I’m sure that everything will turn out okay! I’d love to see a room tour once you’re all settled in. Thank you for making videos and motivating me to actually make an effort to study for GCSEs. Xx
It's strange as I am 20 years old yet left school to work (I am now happily working in marketing) yet I still LOVE these vlogs and feel I connect to you so much! Guess it shows despite academia or university, people can still be similar and share interests!!
I'm also moving to university this year, and it is quite difficult to live without my parents... But I'm so grateful to go to college, meet new people and learn new things ! Hope it will be the same thing for you Ruby, you're a great person and daily inspiration ! Love you, want to see more !! 💛💛
When I got married and went out to live with my husband I missed my family too, specially my sister (she has special needs and we've been always really close), so I know how you're feeling right now, but I can assure you it's gonna get better 😉 I'm in my third year of Law school (here in Brazil it takes 5 years to graduate in this field) and I wish you have the best year at uni, full of new and fun experiences and great people around you ♥️
I remember the first time I left home for good I was in tears the first two or three nights as well. It gets a lot better and is such a natural part of growing up and becoming your own person.
I really appreciate you making this vlog for us who will be going to university next year, even though I understand that it must have been emotionally a rollercoaster. You have a lovely family, so I'm sure you'll keep writing to them ❤️ have fun and good luck in university!
I'm a sophomore in a vet university and live 250 km-s apart from my family! When I started uni the size of my stuff was the same as yours, but during the year I started to bring a lots of things back home I figured I didn't really need haha this year was less stressful in terms of packing :) it's nice that you have a room for yourself. Being apart from your family can be overwhelming at first, but soon you'll get used to it, I promise!! Have a wondeful semester
aww that was such a throwback to moving into uni for the first time for me. It has been a few years (I am almost done with my masters degree now) but I know exactly how you feel, saying goodbye to my family was so hard! I'm so excited for you for starting University and how amazing it's going to be!
Im so proud of you and happy for you and I'm happy that although you seem sad to leave you are clearly very excited good luck and I can't wait for the vlogs to come over the next 2 weeks!
I recently joined a new school to do my first year of A-levels and without some of your content, I wouldn’t have known what to do. It’s understandably upsetting to move away from your parents for the first time but stay strong and I’m sure you’ll find your people very soon!
Love you Ruby! Homesickness totally normal as i'm sure you know, but have no doubt you'll settle in really well over the next few weeks and meet some future friends for life! I hope you absolutely love your course once it gets started too - thinking and praying for you xxx ( - a now-fourth year who remembers crying a lot in her first week!)
I felt the same way moving into the dorms at my college. Even though I wasn’t that far away from home I’d say that feeling of being away from home for the first time was overwhelming. But college life will be filled of adventures! It is currently the best time of my life- I am now a senior and I love college!
This is my most anticipated series to watch right now! I’m second year lit and I’m moving back to york uni on Saturday but I’m back in halls so I feel like I’m doing this all over again. So excited for both getting back to lectures and watching these videos as my study breaks ❤️
It was really nice seeing Martha in this vlog :) I love how you too get along so well (on camera at least?) despite being so different. It's understable you are upset at leaving home for the first time but I know you will absolutely thrive at uni and I can't wait to see your next vlogs!
‘Your journey in life shall always take you further than your journey’s life.’ -Rosa Parks Need I say more? This sums up your new chapter of your life so perfectly. Love you ruby! 💖❤️ Have a great time in your new uni! Ps, I’m starting theoretical physics at Cambridge this year. Super nervous 😬. Should be fun though!
Ala Ibrahim I did Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Further Mathematics. I got A*A*AA*. Suprisingly I got higher in Further Maths than I did normal maths! Anyway, If you are going to uni too, I wish you the best of luck. Love y'all!
I’m heading to clare 🎉 Ikr, 9 days and counting! It’s the most exciting thing 🙌🏻 Well done for getting in! Especially to physics, you’re future scientist 😉 Possibly see you at freshers!
I think that a lot of people get it wrong thinking like "oh how childish, I mean we all love our parents but it shouldn't matter THAT much that you'll spend time without them" or "oh how stupid to be sad, grow up you're not 11". Yeah, those things are true to some point, but then again a lot of people cry just when something is really really meaningful..Lots of times it happened to me that I cried when I truly didn't expect it, while when I was sad or something and expected it I ended up not crying at all. It is just that we obviously all know some moments will come and maybe we'll even be excited and say "ugh can't wait to leave this phase behind me and get into another one", or we will not even feel weird about it or see it as a deep, life- thing, it will be just another everyday thing you find so natural you don't even give it some meaning..but in our subconscious mind there is always that screaming little voice that will be like "HEY THIS IS IT. THAT BIG DEFINING LIVELY LIFE MOMENT I ONLY SAW IN MOVIES UP UNTIL NOW AND IT'S SOOO REAL AND UNREAL AND BIG AND WHAT - WHEN DID I END UP HERE AND HOW?!" even if we don't even feel touched by it on conscious or rational level and that is what causes crying or stuff like that when you least expect it, it's just a way of dealing with those big moments that are naturally overwhelming.
ruby! yo ya llevo 5 años en la universidad, dejar a los padres es dificil pero es una importante parte en en el proceso de madurez! con el tiempo empezaras a amar hacer tu vida tu sola❤ un abrazo desde Chile!
Congratulations Ruby!! What a mile stone you have achieved! Enjoy the next 3/4 years in university! Work hard, laugh hard. I really hope there’s a room tour coming soon 😁🤞🏻
The first night without your parents is really hard, but don't worry, you get used to it ;) I cried too and now leaving doesn't hurt that much any more! I can't wait to see your vlogs ♥️
aawww can truly relate with you... it's a bittersweet feeling. mine though was 30% sad and 70% excited just because i won't have to travel 2-3 hours going to school and another 2 hours going home. I'm excited for you!
Hi Ruby, I can totally understand your tears I‘ve been in the same situation like you one year ago, and till now i am sad when I have to leave my home and my parents to go to university. However I wish you a good start at university and I hope you enjoy it 😊
Ah, Ruby you shouldn't worry so much, you'll be fine, you really will. I hope your university time is as good and jolly as you want it to be. Best of luck :)
Ruby, good luck! I know this must be so hard but we’re all here with you. When you cried, I cried too! You have a fam that’ll always be here for you too❤️❤️
Welcome to Exeter Ruby! We hope you're having a great first week.
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University of Exeter I wanna go to Exeter :D
@@AriaKhanna That's great to hear!
@@universityofexeter Me as well! I'm looking into it.
RUBY I LOVE YOU. I’m immensely proud of you. You are strong and have some amazing adventures ahead!! 💛 I can’t wait to see your journey unfold, but obviously don’t put pressure on yourself to film and share every moment. ;) We’re all here for you and want you to succeed. Good luck, Ruby! 🌸
P.S watching you cry towards the end tore up my heart!! but it is also entirely normal to be sad x
I love how u support your friend by this message😄
Love ya Jade♡
Awwww Jade you are the sweetest kindest person on Earth. Love you!
I love u both❤❤have a great year
If I am not wrong u r Ruby's friend
So cool that you have your own kitchen!!!!! So proud of you x
I take care of small kids and it reminded me a bit of those play kitchens. So cute!
Dude I see you everywhere
My heart just painfully shrank when I saw you cry Ruby...
“THE ONES WHO LOVE US NEVER REALLY LEAVE US, YOU CAN ALWAYS FIND THEM IN HERE ❤️" you'll see how fantastic this journey will be, I'm sure you will have an amazing university year!
And we of course will be by your side so whenever you feel alone remember we are just on the other side of the screen 😉
Siriusly, 💙 you're right.
Mohima B/k haha I see what you did there
Quote on point
well said potter
that quote always makes me cry😭
I can resonate with the bittersweet feeling of moving away from home to uni ❤️ Good luck Ruby, I hope you have a great semester!
it is such a love / hate feeling ! it is probably the strangest emotion i've ever felt. sadness and joy and fear and bliss. such a unique experience.
watching the car drive away is so hard! even when my parents came to visit me when the car drove away it was hard. i’m about to go into my second year of university and i definitely cried for a few days when i first moved in last year. at first all i wanted was to go home and i felt constantly on the verge of tears... but it definitely gets a whole lot easier! good luck & enjoy
As someone who struggles so so so badly with anxiety and homesickness when I’m not with one of my parents, I shed a few tears with you. But I hope you are having a marvellous time, and I’m sure you’ve settled in well! Xx
Ellie Rose I struggle with the exact same thing but hope to go to university in my home city so I can be near my family. I’m glad someone shares my struggle :)
I’m the opposite of u I struggle with the thought that I might get use to the peace of being away from home and I will have to go back and see my parents at summer when my tenancy ends
Nell, I feel you so much, I'm exactly the same. So terribly hard and so few people understand.
Think it’s so sweet that ruby is gonna miss her parents so much it shows she actually has a relationship with them. Good luck ruby hope you love university can’t wait to go myself only just starting 4th year here. Make sure to make this journey one you’ll look back on fondly for the rest of your life
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People are “too cool” to cry and ruby does not care she’s not afraid to show the truth and for that I admire her even more
When my sister went to study in another province i couldnt stop crying because the house felt empty without her but time passes and next year she is coming home since she is almost graduating. Love you Ruby and dont be sad, its hard but beautiful moments are waiting for you in this new chapter of your life:)
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Ikonic? omg hey a intellectual queen
Yay! I'm so excited to follow your new adventure Ruby 😊
Man, I can’t imagine just leaving your family. Just seeing the car roll away I even felt like crying, it felt like My family was leaving.
Ruby! Last year at this time I've been exactly where you are now! Saying goodbye to your family is hard but after that everything happens so fast you don't even realize when time is passing. You're gonna be okay little pumpkin!
Hi!
I just wanted to quickly say that you really do not need to apologise for your tears. It is so very normal to feel sad and miss your family and friends when moving away. It is ok to feel lonely and not gonna lie, you will continue to be sad sometimes. But this is an exciting time to come! And as much as you are gonna miss those you left at home, they will stay with you. You won't ever be forgotten and will always be part of your family. I think we just need to remember that. Even though your day to day experiences will be different form your family's it will be the same when you see them e.g. over Christmas. It might be even better because you value the time you have as it is limited.
I miss my family as well. I moved to England and probably won't see my parents or any other family member for at least a year. Bit with modern technology you can always stay in touch! Enjoy your time at uni, everyone. It will be amazing!
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Oh Ruby your reaction to being away from your parents is so heart melting, you are so genuine, you will be more than fine, you're a warrior and you'll fit right in at uni!
I love how much Martha was playing up because she’s really going to miss you too. Of course there were tears but you are going to have the best time. You’ve picked the perfect course for you and you have a great opportunity ahead to grow in so many ways. Go out their and grab it by the horns! Hope you’ve already made a couple of good friends to see you through these first few weeks.
I don't know you personally, but I'm so proud of you Ruby! (:
I feel the same! :D
The first month away from home is always hard - at least for me it was. You start missing everything - even the little things you never thought you would miss! But believe me when I say that, the moment you go back to visit your parents (or they go to visit you) it will fill your heart like never before. It is an extraordinary sensation!
Best luck Ruby - keep making videos (they're always my favorite!)
Oh man, the last scene brought me back to when MY parents left me at my dorm room for the first time (even though it was almost 30 years ago!). You've come so far since then!
Awww ruby I love you!! I wish you all the best!!❤️
Awww I completely understand how you feel! Tears are a part of when you first go away for university, it's natural to miss your family. When I first left home for uni I was in a quite bad place mentally speaking - I certainly didn't feel ready to leave home and leave for a place twelve hours away! I cried for hours, I felt horrible for days and when I went home for Christmas I only remember how great it felt. Leaving again felt like an old wound being re-opened. Now, four years later I'm such...such an adult basically. You get used to having to rely COMPLETELY on yourself, to be alone, to not have them physically near you and easily available. You get used to missing them. And you grow. University is a period of your life that if one is lucky to experience it gives them a very nice,safe and gradual start to their adult life. It's not just about academics, it also teaches you how different the world is once you leave the bubble of your family life. You certainly don't have to go through the emotional hell I had to, every situation is unique. I'm sure you'll get through it just fine, I'm happy that we get to feel excited with your excitement. You are a bird that just left the nest to fly in new skies. Fly well and enjoy the ride!
You are strong Ruby. You are not alone. Your UA-cam friends are with you.
I've been living alone 12 years and I still cry when my mom leaves.
When you cried about your parents leaving, it made me cry about me leaving my parents for uni on Saturday ☹️ like you, I’ve only ever been away from them for a week so it’s going to be so hard 😫 best of luck at uni Ruby! I’m sure you’ll have an amazing time!!💜
Will you film a university room tour? 😊 Lovely video as always. 📚
She said she was going to in one of her previous videos
Hope she does, that room looks lush and I want to see how she's arranged it
Your room looks so comfy! Can't wait to see more. Very excited and I hope you have a great time at university! ^-^
this comment section warms my heart, so many supportive people
you can do it Ruby!!! moving to a different city, meeting new people and building yourself a "new life" is such an amazing thing, I wish you all the best:)
I was exactly where you are now two years ago. It is so strange leaving your parents, but it really just takes a day or two for it to feel completley normal to live by yourself. It really is like two separate lives, your life at home and your new life by yourself. I spoke to my mum during the first weeks and we talked about how strange it was and how much we missed each other but that it also feels completley natural. You might cry a couple of times, but this is such an exciting part of growing up! I can't wait to watch your new life at university! Good luck :)
I was lucky enough to study very close to home in Germany so the longest I hadn't seen my parents was 3 weeks when I decided to do a semester abroad in New Zealand... I still remember how scared I was on the plane to this country at the end of the world thinking "Half a year, what have I done?" Of course it turned out to be the best 6 months of my life and I'm absolutely sure you'll have a fantastic time at university as well :) University is such a fantastic and fun time in life so I hope you'll enjoy it to the fullest Ruby :)
I'm in my third year of University now, and live away from home too, I found the first goodbye to be the hardest, but as long as you keep in touch and have visits you'll do just fine! I actually found my relationships with my parents improved after moving out. Also being on your own for the first time teaches you so much about yourself, you'll grow so much this year! Good luck and have fun!
Ruby I teared up when you were upset, I know its painful but you can get through this. I just moved to university yesterday and your videos have helped me so much and I truly believe that you are the kindest person on the internet, I saw your Instagram story the other day about saying you liked that girls jumper and that kindness has stuck with me and made me be more kind to others. Thank you so much for your videos and you will certainly go far in life xxxx
This gives me so many memories of starting university as an undergrad at St. Andrews in 2012! I cried the whole night before and thought I’d never make friends and why did I leave home... and now, 9 years later, looking back they were the best 5 years of my life! I made some of my lifelong best friends there, worked so damn hard but had the most incredible opportunities and experiences both academically and socially, and I miss it every day! In fact I cried for weeks when I left 😂
This brings me right back to my first year in residence at university. I found the first week to be the hardest - I knew if I had gone home that first weekend, I would have never gone back. But it gets SO much better! I am now in my first year out of school (got my degree in June) and it has been the strangest September ever so far. I hope you make so many new friends and memories in University. Enjoy these next years - they truly do fly by!
I can relate to the tears - last year was my first year away from home (not at uni, but at something called "une classe préparatoire in France) and I literaly cried for day because my family is everything for me. I actually cried this year too, but as soon as you start discoverig your uni, making friends, it gets muuuch better ! Good luck Ruby, I hope this semester will be a blast !
I'm going to university this year too and also leaving home. Not gonna lie, for almost three days in a row I felt so stressed and cry-ish at all times. And wishing that it was cancelled. Now I'm better but I'm leaving home on Tuesday and the nerves will probably come back.
I'm amazed with how nice and new your room looks! And I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you. Living alone will take some getting used to (in my case, I'll be living with my uncle's family and boy, that's great and yet stressful too). Thanks you for filming! It helps to see that I'm not alone in this big changes right now.
it was my first year moving out to university as well, I had never been without my parents longer than a week. I’d say the first week is the hardest because it’s the adjustment period but after that you’re going to be so busy to even pay attention to those feelings! Nevertheless, video chat will become your new best friend. Good luck this year, can’t wait to see what new adventures come your way :)
Awww ruby i love you so much you are a true granger enjoy your time at uni i am positive you will fit right in and make loads new friends and have fun
I have just gone into year eight :)
I got in year 8 too! And Ruby I wish you all the luck I'm sure you will fit in quickly and make many new friends because you're a kind and polite person! I love you can't wait to follow you to your new adventure at uni! Remember to have fun 💕👑
I just got into year 8 too!
Me too!!😊
Well I am gonna ruin this and say I am in year 9. Muahahahaha.
Im also gonna ruin this and say im in year 10 teehee
I cannot wait for all the university related things you'll be posting! I've got one year until I'm off to university myself and seeing you enter your first year makes me so excited!
Ruby! Let it be the finish of your childhood life and the beginning of your adultness!! You're so wonderful.... Don't be sad, everything is going for the better😍
I remember myself bawling my eyes out when I left for university. It's a bittersweet feeling. Now that my university journey comes to an end and I get to go back to my hometown I have the same feeling. Enjoy every moment of your university life sweety!!
I was a resident assistant throughout college and saw so many tears as new students were dropped off by their families (I definitely cried when my parents dropped me off). This is a big transition, and I know you'll be in touch with them often. Get plugged into all the activities your university has to offer, and enjoy meeting all of these wonderful new people! You're going to have so much fun and I can't wait to watch your journey! 💜
Hey Ruby, really enjoyed this video - very happy that you like your space in Exeter. You will have an amazing time there this year and make so many wonderful lifelong friends (trust me, 4 years out of uni, spread over many continents, my uni friends and I are still so close!) Please never apologise for your emotions, particularly sadness - it is so important to let out those emotions and know that we are all wishing you an incredible year ahead xxx
Hello , it’s Ruby is my favourite voice :))
I can literally hear this😂💯
stay strong ruby. I had a disaster of a freshers week in first year because of home sickness and feeling like id never fit in, but everything changed when the course started! so keep your head up :) you'll honestly look back at christmas and chuckle at yourself for how silly you feel, I know I did :') I really hope you have an amazing time though!! (which no doubt you will)
Martha is such a lovely little sister who helps you out and seems to get along really well with you. I have no siblings and I adore your relationship...so sweet.
Ah this makes me miss home. I’m currently in my third year at university and decided to spend it at a university in Bangkok, which is the other side of the world for me. I love it here but at the same time I can’t wait to go home! You can do it too, Ruby!
Awww, don't worry, Ruby! It'll be fine and you'll feel better as soon as the lessons start, you'll see! I know how it feels to say goodbye to your family, but everything will be ok :). And when you need someone to talk to, you know we'll be here for you! :) A big hug from Italy!
Ruby :* you are such a sweet young woman! Enjoy your studies, being away from the family is also a good experience. I have almost finished my MA, and throughout my University time I lived with my parents. There are pros and cons of this :) I will be praying for you
Moving into my first year at university was so hard - I cried too! But it does get easier and better over time. What made me happy was finding some dinner buddies to eat with every night and also working out/exercising :) then over time you’ll get used to it and it will be natural!
The first week is always the hardest. I remember at freshers I cried in the toilet for about 30 minutes, called my mum and my mum telling me to get back out there and have an amazing time. I thought it would be so hard. Now I'm in my third year of university and I have loved every second of it. Go get 'em, Ruby!
ahhhhh this is so weird to watch after 3 years of watching you doing morning routines and home and study with me’s and your vlogmas
Awww love you Ruby, although I'm in third year now and also in Germany I love watching you settling in and enjoying the good days who lay before you. I'm also studying Philosophy next to English and it's one of the best decisions I have ever made! I'm really looking forward to your next videos and please don't push yourself too much, just seeing you smile makes me happy :)
It was lovely to see you moving to university to begin your studies there, and I wish you well in your endeavours. I’m so looking forward to your vlogs in the coming days, and am confident that you will make many new friends and discover new interests. You really are an inspiration to young people and, like other subscribers here, I applaud your hard work, tenacity and dedication as you studied for your A level exams and held the role of Head Girl. How exciting it is for you to stand on the threshold of your new academic challenge !
Best of luck! In 3 or 4 years time you can look back on this video and think about what a success you’ve made of University 😊
You'll be great Ruby! I cried and cried my first couple of nights, but it's amazing how quickly you adjust. All the very best, it really does get better! Xx
Oh my god Ruby!! Don't cry!! We will always be here for you remember always when you achive or either fail at smth that you have a big family of 200.000 people who love and apriciate you as the lovely and amasing person that you are!! Love you😙😙🤗🤗♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Oh my goodness! Good luck for this new journey in your life, watching this video I’m sort of reliving the first time I moved to university and out of my house, the tears I cried, the happiness and the anxiety, the sensation I had on being far away from home, in a house full of strangers and so confused about it all 😅
But I’m so fond of those moments, because they opened my heart to new amazing friendships that still keep strong after years and miles apart, and new experiences that changed me so deeply :)
Don't worry Ruby, you'll get to see your parents again sooner than you imagine. For the moment, enjoy as much as you can your years at the university, those are the best in one's life. Have fun dear. Life goes way too fast. Take care.
Hi Ruby, I know it may seem daunting now but you will settle in just fine. I felt the same when I moved but now I'm into my fourth year and have had some of the best years of my life!
Hello Ruby! With this video I remembered my first day at university(I study cultural heritage management in Greece) away from home.It was very devastating to say goodbye to my family (especially to my grandmother). Always remember that you are very privileged for having this brilliant family and the opportunity to study. Have courage and make your family proud!p.s. When your father closed the car door, I started crying too.
OHHH HONEYYYYY I cried as well a few days ago when I moved to uni, I was very excited but a bit scared as well. I'm 800km away from home and I'm not seeing my parents till about Christmas. BUT I've been here for a week and I've met lots of amazing people, and I love my degree. You deserve the best, don't worry too much and good luck on your first day!!
You inspire me so much, I started treatment a couple months ago for mental illness and I'm so excited to go back to study after so many years being sick, your videos help me keep focused on who I want to be! Thank you so much, I hope you have a wonderful life! 💜
last year of school before uni and I can't wait for this in my life. this was such a nice video ruby, here's to a great new phase in your life !
Awww Ruby don't cry.. Remember that these years will be one of best year of life.. Lots of love ❤️❤️❤️
You have no idea how much I loved this video!! As a foreign university student I really enjoy seeing how universities works in England and I love the idea of living in a campus with all the other students. I wish you all the best for the start of this new chapter that I'm sure you're gonna love ❤️ So so so happy you let us be part of your amazing journey!
Good luck Ruby!! I'm going into my 4th year of university and during first year I cried when my parents left too, it's so overwhelming. But I can say now that I absolutely love university and I'm sure you will too
aah , i totally feel you about the sadness of moving to college . i'm already starting my second year , but the bittersweet feeling is still there ! But don't worry - it always fades in a few weeks , and soon you'll not even want to go back home aha !
Don’t worry! I’m sure that everything will turn out okay! I’d love to see a room tour once you’re all settled in. Thank you for making videos and motivating me to actually make an effort to study for GCSEs. Xx
Ruby I am so proud of you, ily so much, your an inspiration, don't cry you've got this! ❤
It's strange as I am 20 years old yet left school to work (I am now happily working in marketing) yet I still LOVE these vlogs and feel I connect to you so much! Guess it shows despite academia or university, people can still be similar and share interests!!
I'm also moving to university this year, and it is quite difficult to live without my parents... But I'm so grateful to go to college, meet new people and learn new things !
Hope it will be the same thing for you Ruby, you're a great person and daily inspiration !
Love you, want to see more !! 💛💛
When I got married and went out to live with my husband I missed my family too, specially my sister (she has special needs and we've been always really close), so I know how you're feeling right now, but I can assure you it's gonna get better 😉 I'm in my third year of Law school (here in Brazil it takes 5 years to graduate in this field) and I wish you have the best year at uni, full of new and fun experiences and great people around you ♥️
I remember the first time I left home for good I was in tears the first two or three nights as well. It gets a lot better and is such a natural part of growing up and becoming your own person.
I really appreciate you making this vlog for us who will be going to university next year, even though I understand that it must have been emotionally a rollercoaster. You have a lovely family, so I'm sure you'll keep writing to them ❤️ have fun and good luck in university!
I'm a sophomore in a vet university and live 250 km-s apart from my family! When I started uni the size of my stuff was the same as yours, but during the year I started to bring a lots of things back home I figured I didn't really need haha this year was less stressful in terms of packing :) it's nice that you have a room for yourself. Being apart from your family can be overwhelming at first, but soon you'll get used to it, I promise!! Have a wondeful semester
aww that was such a throwback to moving into uni for the first time for me. It has been a few years (I am almost done with my masters degree now) but I know exactly how you feel, saying goodbye to my family was so hard! I'm so excited for you for starting University and how amazing it's going to be!
Im so proud of you and happy for you and I'm happy that although you seem sad to leave you are clearly very excited good luck and I can't wait for the vlogs to come over the next 2 weeks!
I recently joined a new school to do my first year of A-levels and without some of your content, I wouldn’t have known what to do.
It’s understandably upsetting to move away from your parents for the first time but stay strong and I’m sure you’ll find your people very soon!
I watched your oxford master completion with distinction and back to this video when you first moved into bachelor, I was so proud of you ❤
🥺 the fact you commented this on THIS video especially is so nostalgic and lovely!
Love you Ruby! Homesickness totally normal as i'm sure you know, but have no doubt you'll settle in really well over the next few weeks and meet some future friends for life! I hope you absolutely love your course once it gets started too - thinking and praying for you xxx ( - a now-fourth year who remembers crying a lot in her first week!)
I felt the same way moving into the dorms at my college. Even though I wasn’t that far away from home I’d say that feeling of being away from home for the first time was overwhelming. But college life will be filled of adventures! It is currently the best time of my life- I am now a senior and I love college!
This is my most anticipated series to watch right now! I’m second year lit and I’m moving back to york uni on Saturday but I’m back in halls so I feel like I’m doing this all over again. So excited for both getting back to lectures and watching these videos as my study breaks ❤️
It was really nice seeing Martha in this vlog :) I love how you too get along so well (on camera at least?) despite being so different.
It's understable you are upset at leaving home for the first time but I know you will absolutely thrive at uni and I can't wait to see your next vlogs!
‘Your journey in life shall always take you further than your journey’s life.’
-Rosa Parks
Need I say more? This sums up your new chapter of your life so perfectly. Love you ruby! 💖❤️ Have a great time in your new uni!
Ps, I’m starting theoretical physics at Cambridge this year. Super nervous 😬. Should be fun though!
I’m_Dank_Don’t_Judge I’m off to Cambridge too to do PBS this year :) What college you in?
I’m_Dank_Don’t_Judge That's amazing. What subjects did you take at A level?
Loren T Downing Colllege. It looks great! Can't wait to start. You?
Ala Ibrahim I did Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Further Mathematics. I got A*A*AA*. Suprisingly I got higher in Further Maths than I did normal maths! Anyway, If you are going to uni too, I wish you the best of luck. Love y'all!
I’m heading to clare 🎉 Ikr, 9 days and counting! It’s the most exciting thing 🙌🏻 Well done for getting in! Especially to physics, you’re future scientist 😉 Possibly see you at freshers!
I think that a lot of people get it wrong thinking like "oh how childish, I mean we all love our parents but it shouldn't matter THAT much that you'll spend time without them" or "oh how stupid to be sad, grow up you're not 11". Yeah, those things are true to some point, but then again a lot of people cry just when something is really really meaningful..Lots of times it happened to me that I cried when I truly didn't expect it, while when I was sad or something and expected it I ended up not crying at all. It is just that we obviously all know some moments will come and maybe we'll even be excited and say "ugh can't wait to leave this phase behind me and get into another one", or we will not even feel weird about it or see it as a deep, life- thing, it will be just another everyday thing you find so natural you don't even give it some meaning..but in our subconscious mind there is always that screaming little voice that will be like "HEY THIS IS IT. THAT BIG DEFINING LIVELY LIFE MOMENT I ONLY SAW IN MOVIES UP UNTIL NOW AND IT'S SOOO REAL AND UNREAL AND BIG AND WHAT - WHEN DID I END UP HERE AND HOW?!" even if we don't even feel touched by it on conscious or rational level and that is what causes crying or stuff like that when you least expect it, it's just a way of dealing with those big moments that are naturally overwhelming.
ruby! yo ya llevo 5 años en la universidad, dejar a los padres es dificil pero es una importante parte en en el proceso de madurez! con el tiempo empezaras a amar hacer tu vida tu sola❤ un abrazo desde Chile!
Congratulations Ruby!! What a mile stone you have achieved! Enjoy the next 3/4 years in university! Work hard, laugh hard. I really hope there’s a room tour coming soon 😁🤞🏻
You don't need to be sorry. You are so truly. And your family seems so kind.
Go get 'em, Ruby!!! We are there with you. You're going to do great!!!!
The first night without your parents is really hard, but don't worry, you get used to it ;) I cried too and now leaving doesn't hurt that much any more!
I can't wait to see your vlogs ♥️
Aww that was me 6 years ago! The moment your loved ones drive off is SO hard
Aww Ruby! Those feelings are totally natural and I’m sure you’ll settle in quickly. Looking forward to following this new chapter of your life! ❤️
aawww can truly relate with you... it's a bittersweet feeling. mine though was 30% sad and 70% excited just because i won't have to travel 2-3 hours going to school and another 2 hours going home. I'm excited for you!
Who else has been waiting for this blog, whish you all the best ruby xx
Hi Ruby, I can totally understand your tears I‘ve been in the same situation like you one year ago, and till now i am sad when I have to leave my home and my parents to go to university.
However I wish you a good start at university and I hope you enjoy it 😊
Ah, Ruby you shouldn't worry so much, you'll be fine, you really will. I hope your university time is as good and jolly as you want it to be. Best of luck :)
Ruby, good luck! I know this must be so hard but we’re all here with you. When you cried, I cried too! You have a fam that’ll always be here for you too❤️❤️
Ruby 's face at 2:38 is so funny yet so cute
Bless you! so proud of you. I teared up when I heard you cry. You're so strong! *hugs*
Honestly she has the sweetest family ever!! ❤😊