On thing she didn't mention that I found was important. Don't bring too much stationary and school supplies, trust me, you don't need it. You don't have time to make super colorful, pretty, notes. A good black pen, one colored pen and one highlighter is all you need to take notes. That goes for stuff in general. College is the perfect time to adopt the minimalism mindset because one you don't have that much space, and two you shouldn't be worrying about your stuff, you should be focused on learning and acquiring a skill that can help you in the future. Also although it may seem like the general ed. classes you are forced to take are useless and a waste of your money just keep in mind there is a reason you are in these classes, don't just blow them off. And that goes for all of your classes, you are in college to learn. So learn everything you possibly can. It will make you a better person in the future.
This!!!!!!! I stopped buying an excessive amounts of school supplies long ago and I've done better without it. Instead, I just use a sketch book and divide it into 4 and use that for notes. I prefer I have more freedom to divide the page how I see fit. My handwriting is neat so I don't need lined paper.
to add to the "it's ok to get lower grades" point, my freshman year i was surrounded by perfectionists who were constantly worrying about their GPA. it's so exhausting to be around that mindset all the time and it definitely hurt my self-esteem when i wasn't getting the perfect grades everyone else was. i was doing fine but not as well as everyone. as someone who just finished their sophomore year, if there's anything i've learned in college, it's that you're not supposed to have perfect grades freshman year. college is about growth and improvement over time. freshman year i was just a few points away from the deans list both semesters. fall of sophomore year i made second honors, and this most recent semester i made first honors. IMPROVEMENT > PERFECTION
but isnt perfection the ultimate improvement as you cant go higher? I agree though with the point that you dont need to have perfect grades, if you want to be successfull however, atleast trying as best as you can to get good grades will certainly help your futher career
Olive O'Connor yeah as someone who plans on going to a T14 law school I want to have a 3.9 minimum GPA, at least for the school I want. Perfection means a different thing for everyone and to me it’s an A but to my friend a C is as good as anything. I took seven classes last spring and got 6 A’s and one B+ (in a gen ed art class that drove me crazy). The B+ was on my mind for so long and I still hate that grade. Last semester my goal was to do the best I can do and to try for all A’s. In my calc 2 class an A was not the best I could do, a B+ was still a reach for that class so an A wasn’t my goal. I just try my best.
Something she didn't mention that I think is important is that it is absolutely okay to change your mind about what you want to do. It's ridiculous to make an 18 year old make decisions about what they want to do for the rest of their life, so it's okay to change majors or transfer schools. It's not a big deal.
So true! But it's so hard when you have a family pressuring you that it's such a waste if you change your mind about what you want to do. It's like that force that keeps on stopping me somehow.
In The Netherlands at 13/14 we have to choose which classes we want, and on that relies which jobs you can get. If you suddenly change your mind after that point and aren't doing the subjects you need for the job you want, you just can't do that job anymore. It's honestly so stupid, I wish we could choose at 18..
The most important thing in college is to build connection with your professors, colleagues, or anyone else you know. Because you need it for recommendations when you apply for jobs. Some people don't have jobs after college is because they don't have connection. It better to do it now before you graduate so that you have a list of people you know. If you don't know where to start, then I'll recommend you to join clubs and volunteer in school. I hope this information is helpful! :)
I'm a senior but I'm watching this anyway lolol. I guess here's my tips: It personally took me about a year to find the friends I can be very very close with. I did have other friends, but the people I REALLY clicked with took a very long time to find. Join clubs!! Also you WILL get sick 1-2 times a semester. prepare for it. Prioritize your classes, then your job, then everything else. Its okay to take a step back and take less classes during a semester if you need to for health reasons. Decorate your living space! I'm in an apartment and it took me so long to even hang up a few pictures but its so much nicer for it. You can't do everything. You may want to join five thousand different activities, because everything IS so cool! But as your classes get harder you won't have time. Know your path the best you can. Know your strengths and weaknesses; you'll learn along the way but its best to know, even if that's just "i'm a creative person not a math/science person". Also as someone in Florida, definitely bring a raincoat. and an umbrella. literally use both lol
Girl, I definitely agree with “being comfortable with failure” cuz I definitely learned a lot from them and improved not only my grades but also my lifestyle, especially as a freshman in college. I’m also going to be a college sophomore this fall and I totally agree and empathize with everything you said.
Also, *USE RATE MY PROFESSOR!!!!!* I cannot stress this enough. In high school you can’t choose what teacher you’re going to have but in college you have the option to go through every professor teaching your subjects and look up who you think will be the best option for you. I’ve used Rate My Professor to avoid teachers whose classes I probably would’ve struggled with (heed students’ warnings because they’re often very accurate) and was able to locate the classes I really enjoy 😊
tomorrow is my last day of my first semester of my first year, so here's to hoping i can incorporate these tips for the remainder of my year! i wish someone had warned me about the grades lower than what you expected. It's such a shock some tips that i've gotten from older students/experience: 1) share your resources if you know someone needs help. you never know when you might also need assistance. Also, you're gonna be together for a long time and life's too short to not be generous 2) University is a big adjustment so don't worry if you feel out of your element. Try different ways of studying and taking notes to ensure that when you stick to one you know it's really beneficial 3) some people learn better from lecture notes, whereas others learn better from the textbook. If you know you aren't paying attention in lectures, maybe skip it and use that time to go through the textbook and look over the lecture videos afterwards 4) Life and university is not a race. You may need to repeat a semester or repeat a year or even change your course. And that's okay!! 5)Don't compare yourself to others!
LOVE these. So much of these tips were true for my freshman year, and then for the rest of college, and then med school for me ... and lots of it is STILL true for life in general (like being spontaneous) 😊 Always look forward to your videos!
I highly disagree with the way you phrased that if you are getting high grades you are not in a rigorous school, or you are not in the right learning environment. The letter grade has nothing to do with rigor. It is the effort you put into your school work. I agree, if the work seems easy and you're not being challenged that is a problem, but getting A's and B's in college does not mean your work is easy. Some people work their butts off, and that work should not be discredited.
Some good tips, the one I want to reinforce on is trying to enjoy your experience at college while you're there. Largely speaking, one thing I ignored when I went to college was the social engagement with people. Essentially I was, and am still, a hermit. College, from a purely informational source, isn't that great of a deal. In essence, you can learn everything that they teach you, on your own, with enough work. What college gives you that studying alone doesn't is the environment and social aspect of things. At college, you can gain friendships that should extend far past college. These are the people you'll likely invite to your weddings and other important life ceremonies. When you start working full time, you may have some friends at work, but it's far less than what's available at college. So it's best to take advantage of it while you can.
study tip i started adapting after my first semester (which, if your campus is big, will save you some backache from carrying around too much) for one, handwritten notes are ideal. though if youre like me, its hard to keep your pages legible and organized, especially when youre scribbling as fast as your professor is talking so instead of having separate notebooks, i always had just one that i carried with me which i put the notes for all my classes in then later that day, i take the time to put those notes in my "official" notebooks for the respective subjects. good way of doing some review (since its often hard to absorb the first time youre writing it down so fast) and great way of keeping organized notes
Feel free not to do this but while watching your video I got a random idea! At the end could you put all of the notes you wrote in each vid on a white background, wall, etc as a quick summary of everything. I also think it would look pretty cool with all of the different paper in one shot with different information!
I'm so glad to have you back! You're one of my biggest inspirations and I definetly found this helpful. I'm going to be a freshmen in college this fall, and I'm both excited and terrified XD
Please enjoy your time in college people , *Live In The Moment* , don't just live those 3/4 years in a hurried manner going from home/hostel to college and then back home . Just staring at your books and not looking at the beautiful sky even once will make you regret it . Grades are important but so is to *Live Happily* . I still don't know what I did during my days in college .... ( I simply did not experience anything fully and happily ) , now I'm going to get back to studies next year , hopefully this time I will try and *live , enjoy every moment , living life slowly , observing the good things around me , thanking God for all the opportunities* :)
These tips were great!!! Another thing that really helps is to make time somewhere in your schedule dedicated for yourself, college is stressful and sometimes you just need some time alone to get yourself back together
Thank you for this video! I’m going to college next year, technically a few months. Could you please make an “advice for college freshman” like you did previously for high school? I’ve always felt prepared stares the schools year with your advice! Again, thank you for making these videos. I owe my success in high school to you. I’m graduating at valedictorian because of your advice!
yes yes yesss. Im an incoming junior and im always telling incoming freshmen DO NOT RUSH. Not only do your professors sometimes give you the materials you need, but if you DO feel the necessity to get a textbook online UTILISE WEBSITES THAT OFFER FREE PDF VERSIONS. Not only that but utilise the resources your school offers!! even if you’re not looking for jobs or whatever, get that help with resumes, get that tutoring help, get that supply resources. Also one ppl hear all the time is that you shouldn’t stress so much (and if ur like me not stressing is impossible) but trust me when I say you will be okay!! That class you thought you were gonna get a c in you most likely will get a a/b.
Do you have tips on how to get enough sleep? Knowing that it's important, how do you manage with things like your roommate staying up later than you do or people in the other rooms being loud or things like that. I'm very much a morning person who loves my sleep at night and I'm worried about physically not being able to sleep because of the college environment being so night owl friendly.
Loved this video! The part about grades dropping struck a chord in particular. I was very much used to be a straight-A student throughout my entire school career, so getting some low grades at the beginning and at the end of the year shocked me. And when I say low, I *mean* low. However, you can always pull your grades back up, and they definitely do not reflect who you are as a person or how intelligent you are. And if it comes down it, and you have the option, go to Resit. It exists for a reason, and it isnt a shameful thing. Just make sure you are always trying your best! All in all, with all its ups and all its downs, I loved my freshman year, and I am glad that you seem to have enjoyed yours too!!
I’ve been watching your videos since about my sophomore year in high school... I’m starting college this fall and your videos have been so helpful to me. Love this one in particular because it literally made me feel soooo EXCITED for college to start!!! I’m playing soccer for the schools team, have found my friend group online, and have met/ talked with my future professors several times. Thank you for all of the lovely tips, I’ll have to keep them in mind. My type A personality seems similar to yours, but I’ve been trying to love with the motto “No Regrets” and its been working so far. Anyways, sorry for the paragraph lol. But another college video(s) I’d love to see is something about dorm room essentials, the school supplies you brought or bought for college, and/or a list of stuff that is usually forgotten on the college list. Thanks!
thank you so much for this advice! im an incoming freshman for college and i just had orientation and i will most definitely take these tips and use them!! so happy youre back on youtube :)
I agree with number 7, actually already graduated, but I do miss a lot of the massive amount of things to do. Actually made a video on my page about it, but the biggest thing is doing some of everything helped me figure out what I wanted to do career-wise and even on the side hustle hobby level after I graduated.
Omg yes 100% value your sleep! That’s something I was pretty dedicated to from the beginning and I definitely think it helped me as a person! And relationships take time which is hard to deal with but it’s just a fact, and you really have to pursue the people you want to connect with! Also yesss class scheduling/registration is so stressful! Here we do it essentially by class (seniors first) and they assign you a time which helps with the site not crashing but when you’re trying to get your schedule together and you’re one of the last people to register it’s super stressful! I spent a good half hour trying to register for fall quarter just because a lot of the classes/sections of classes I had planned to take (it lets us make different “plans” of potential schedules beforehand, up to 5) were already full! And the grades thing is definitely true for a lot of people, college is an adjustment! The biggest difference for me is having the +/- system coming from a hs that just did a straight system. Biggest thing there is you are not defined by your grades!! Ok so basically this whole video is relateable as a fellow just out of freshman year person! Time really does fly!
Totally agree with your tips. I've almost finished my freshman year in university and I found out that what you said is completely true. That's good to see people who tell the truth about college life of the students. Thank you so much for your tips and your genuine sincerity 💕💕
I just graduated from university today! All of these things hold true and many of them were things I discovered throughout my four years. Sleep is so important, even though everyone jokes about not getting any sleep, its not a joke! Also in response to your point on getting lower grades, its common in first year in courses with TA's because they always mark harder than your professors. Your grades will improve in upper years when your professors start to grade your work and you get the hang of things. Just keep putting the effort in and it will pay off. And remember to intern and start exploring potential careers that may interest you, it'll make the transition from college/university to the workplace much easier; that being said don't feel like you have to have everything figured out by graduation either, because I certainly don't, and that's ok.
7:37 the point about lower grades really resonated with me. the school i go to is just really challenging and possibly out of my skill level because i have to put in a ton of effort to get B+ grades, and even though it kinda sucks to get those grades after being admitted with a 4.0, i can feel how much i’m learning so its worth it.
On the lower grades topic: Cs get degrees. Unless you plan to go to grad school, don't worry too much about grades, and even then, you can leverage experience. I'm graduating in December, an almost straight-C student by this point, and have 4 jobs offers. I'm telling you, take opportunities, join clubs, do internships, get experience in your field, even if you have to push back your graduation date. It is worth it. Also also: Waterproof your backpack. Waterproofing spray is a thing, go buy some. Save your laptop.
Thank you for tip 3! Two days ago I was on an introductory event where I met the people who might be my future fellow students, and I got so worried after it ended because it was so hard to talk or connect with people and I felt so stranded and isolated, and I thought about not going to university at all.
I’ve missed watching your videos! Can’t believe we’re rising sophomores already. I definitely agree on all of these tips especially sleep. I also learned about my mental health and taking time out for myself.
I also just completed my freshman year. And I can relate to you very much. Everything you mentioned I have felt that throughout the year except the friends part cuz I still didn't find people I vibe with although I am part of clubs, group projects or seminars. I think I have to work on that in my sophomore year. And thanks 4 d video. Keep making such content. And love to see u back
Studyin'Me I'm assuming you're British too? I'm doing GCSEs now and I just wanna say, don't stress. I know you didn't ask for advice or anything it's just it's the major thing I'd say right now to tougher students is that nothing is the end of the world and that grades aren't the be all and end all. Have fun in year 9 before GCSEs haha!
Ooh, I definitely have to say that you should wait to make friends cos if you rush and invest your time into the wrong people, you're stuck in a group that doesn't really care 🙃🙃🙃
hey you're in band? that's so cool! I just finished my freshman year as well and marching band was definitely one of the best things i got involved with this year :)
i’m probably going to be living at home and commuting when i start college so i’m worried i’m going to be disconnected cause there’s no way i’ll live in a dorm
Wow, you're already in College Sareena. I remember finding your channel 2 years ago when I was in 9th grade. You were the reason I passed a Maths test with a great score! 😅 I always come back to your channel. Others can't make me stay😂😂😂
I feel like many of these videos could be in a podcast format! Not like you have to do that obviously, but it's something to think about. Sure, many of these videos use the things displayed on screen but videos like this could easily be in a podcast.
The ‘lower grades are usual’ point was something i wished i knew before high school. I’m not from the usa so your school is decided on what level you do. When i got a 7 for my first test i was sooo confused😅
I register for classes on Tuesday and I am incredibly stressed over getting a good schedule. My major isn’t very common so hopefully after my third semester it won’t be too hard getting classes but those first three semesters are gonna be rough registration-wise 😬
Hi sareena! All the tips are very useful!! Thank you!! Very good content.I just loved the video! And could you do a video on how to balance things in freshman year?❤
niceee videosss. i will take final terms and i will end up my freshman year omg idk i would become so excited or anything. but the things is... i wish i didnt spend my precious sleep time like when i was in high skool if i know that im not even sleep in college XDXDXD and also u will feel really grateful ever when u can take a nap during ur break time xdxdxdxd
Really surprised she didn't mention having to work and go to school, I and so many others have had to she must be lucky! I'm starting grad school soon and this still very much applies thank you!
Wait.... some people have told me to order them earlier since you can get cheaper prices and that some professors will be mad at you for not having your books.
Omg i'm thankful that in italy is a lot different... i couldn't stand so many people 😂😂 (i love to stay on my own) Anyway these are really helpul things 🤗☀️
On thing she didn't mention that I found was important. Don't bring too much stationary and school supplies, trust me, you don't need it. You don't have time to make super colorful, pretty, notes. A good black pen, one colored pen and one highlighter is all you need to take notes. That goes for stuff in general. College is the perfect time to adopt the minimalism mindset because one you don't have that much space, and two you shouldn't be worrying about your stuff, you should be focused on learning and acquiring a skill that can help you in the future. Also although it may seem like the general ed. classes you are forced to take are useless and a waste of your money just keep in mind there is a reason you are in these classes, don't just blow them off. And that goes for all of your classes, you are in college to learn. So learn everything you possibly can. It will make you a better person in the future.
TRUE TRUE TRUE
Very well said!
I just bought a bunch of stationery lmao theyre all under my desk
lol yeah for me there all in a shoe box and I really only use the black pens... such a waste...
This!!!!!!! I stopped buying an excessive amounts of school supplies long ago and I've done better without it. Instead, I just use a sketch book and divide it into 4 and use that for notes. I prefer I have more freedom to divide the page how I see fit. My handwriting is neat so I don't need lined paper.
to add to the "it's ok to get lower grades" point, my freshman year i was surrounded by perfectionists who were constantly worrying about their GPA. it's so exhausting to be around that mindset all the time and it definitely hurt my self-esteem when i wasn't getting the perfect grades everyone else was. i was doing fine but not as well as everyone. as someone who just finished their sophomore year, if there's anything i've learned in college, it's that you're not supposed to have perfect grades freshman year. college is about growth and improvement over time. freshman year i was just a few points away from the deans list both semesters. fall of sophomore year i made second honors, and this most recent semester i made first honors. IMPROVEMENT > PERFECTION
YES YES YES
but isnt perfection the ultimate improvement as you cant go higher? I agree though with the point that you dont need to have perfect grades, if you want to be successfull however, atleast trying as best as you can to get good grades will certainly help your futher career
Olive O'Connor yeah as someone who plans on going to a T14 law school I want to have a 3.9 minimum GPA, at least for the school I want. Perfection means a different thing for everyone and to me it’s an A but to my friend a C is as good as anything. I took seven classes last spring and got 6 A’s and one B+ (in a gen ed art class that drove me crazy). The B+ was on my mind for so long and I still hate that grade. Last semester my goal was to do the best I can do and to try for all A’s. In my calc 2 class an A was not the best I could do, a B+ was still a reach for that class so an A wasn’t my goal. I just try my best.
Something she didn't mention that I think is important is that it is absolutely okay to change your mind about what you want to do. It's ridiculous to make an 18 year old make decisions about what they want to do for the rest of their life, so it's okay to change majors or transfer schools. It's not a big deal.
SO true !!
So true! But it's so hard when you have a family pressuring you that it's such a waste if you change your mind about what you want to do. It's like that force that keeps on stopping me somehow.
In The Netherlands at 13/14 we have to choose which classes we want, and on that relies which jobs you can get. If you suddenly change your mind after that point and aren't doing the subjects you need for the job you want, you just can't do that job anymore. It's honestly so stupid, I wish we could choose at 18..
The most important thing in college is to build connection with your professors, colleagues, or anyone else you know. Because you need it for recommendations when you apply for jobs. Some people don't have jobs after college is because they don't have connection. It better to do it now before you graduate so that you have a list of people you know. If you don't know where to start, then I'll recommend you to join clubs and volunteer in school.
I hope this information is helpful! :)
SuperShana97 true!! but the social anxiety in me is crying
kurootitsurou don’t worry, it takes time. 😊😊
so how do you network with your professors?
I'm a senior but I'm watching this anyway lolol. I guess here's my tips: It personally took me about a year to find the friends I can be very very close with. I did have other friends, but the people I REALLY clicked with took a very long time to find. Join clubs!! Also you WILL get sick 1-2 times a semester. prepare for it. Prioritize your classes, then your job, then everything else. Its okay to take a step back and take less classes during a semester if you need to for health reasons. Decorate your living space! I'm in an apartment and it took me so long to even hang up a few pictures but its so much nicer for it. You can't do everything. You may want to join five thousand different activities, because everything IS so cool! But as your classes get harder you won't have time. Know your path the best you can. Know your strengths and weaknesses; you'll learn along the way but its best to know, even if that's just "i'm a creative person not a math/science person". Also as someone in Florida, definitely bring a raincoat. and an umbrella. literally use both lol
Girl, I definitely agree with “being comfortable with failure” cuz I definitely learned a lot from them and improved not only my grades but also my lifestyle, especially as a freshman in college. I’m also going to be a college sophomore this fall and I totally agree and empathize with everything you said.
Also, *USE RATE MY PROFESSOR!!!!!* I cannot stress this enough. In high school you can’t choose what teacher you’re going to have but in college you have the option to go through every professor teaching your subjects and look up who you think will be the best option for you. I’ve used Rate My Professor to avoid teachers whose classes I probably would’ve struggled with (heed students’ warnings because they’re often very accurate) and was able to locate the classes I really enjoy 😊
Or even better, keep your raincoat/umbrella in your backpack when you're not using it. That way you never need to think about if it's going to rain
true!
My freshman year doesn’t start until September but I’m already nervous and this video made me feel better 💜💙
oh so glad i could help
Payton Vandy same
tomorrow is my last day of my first semester of my first year, so here's to hoping i can incorporate these tips for the remainder of my year!
i wish someone had warned me about the grades lower than what you expected. It's such a shock
some tips that i've gotten from older students/experience:
1) share your resources if you know someone needs help. you never know when you might also need assistance. Also, you're gonna be together for a long time and life's too short to not be generous
2) University is a big adjustment so don't worry if you feel out of your element. Try different ways of studying and taking notes to ensure that when you stick to one you know it's really beneficial
3) some people learn better from lecture notes, whereas others learn better from the textbook. If you know you aren't paying attention in lectures, maybe skip it and use that time to go through the textbook and look over the lecture videos afterwards
4) Life and university is not a race. You may need to repeat a semester or repeat a year or even change your course. And that's okay!!
5)Don't compare yourself to others!
this helped!! i’m going to college in the fall and i’ve been a bit nervous already but this made me a bit more confident
kam Same!!!
best of luck to u both!!
studyign thank you so much!! ❤
LOVE these. So much of these tips were true for my freshman year, and then for the rest of college, and then med school for me ... and lots of it is STILL true for life in general (like being spontaneous) 😊 Always look forward to your videos!
thanks so much!! so glad people can relate :) so happy u look forward to my videos, that makes me smile!!
I highly disagree with the way you phrased that if you are getting high grades you are not in a rigorous school, or you are not in the right learning environment. The letter grade has nothing to do with rigor. It is the effort you put into your school work. I agree, if the work seems easy and you're not being challenged that is a problem, but getting A's and B's in college does not mean your work is easy. Some people work their butts off, and that work should not be discredited.
super good point! sorry i phrased it that way, i dont mean to discredit anyone’s hard work🌟🌟🌟
Some good tips, the one I want to reinforce on is trying to enjoy your experience at college while you're there.
Largely speaking, one thing I ignored when I went to college was the social engagement with people. Essentially I was, and am still, a hermit. College, from a purely informational source, isn't that great of a deal. In essence, you can learn everything that they teach you, on your own, with enough work. What college gives you that studying alone doesn't is the environment and social aspect of things. At college, you can gain friendships that should extend far past college. These are the people you'll likely invite to your weddings and other important life ceremonies. When you start working full time, you may have some friends at work, but it's far less than what's available at college. So it's best to take advantage of it while you can.
study tip i started adapting after my first semester (which, if your campus is big, will save you some backache from carrying around too much)
for one, handwritten notes are ideal. though if youre like me, its hard to keep your pages legible and organized, especially when youre scribbling as fast as your professor is talking
so instead of having separate notebooks, i always had just one that i carried with me which i put the notes for all my classes in
then later that day, i take the time to put those notes in my "official" notebooks for the respective subjects. good way of doing some review (since its often hard to absorb the first time youre writing it down so fast) and great way of keeping organized notes
Feel free not to do this but while watching your video I got a random idea! At the end could you put all of the notes you wrote in each vid on a white background, wall, etc as a quick summary of everything. I also think it would look pretty cool with all of the different paper in one shot with different information!
OH GOOD IDEA I LOVE IT
This is perfect timing, I’m going off to college in the fall, so thank you sareena!
I'm so glad to have you back! You're one of my biggest inspirations and I definetly found this helpful. I'm going to be a freshmen in college this fall, and I'm both excited and terrified XD
H S Same! Really scared of it!
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Please enjoy your time in college people , *Live In The Moment* , don't just live those 3/4 years in a hurried manner going from home/hostel to college and then back home .
Just staring at your books and not looking at the beautiful sky even once will make you regret it .
Grades are important but so is to *Live Happily* .
I still don't know what I did during my days in college .... ( I simply did not experience anything fully and happily ) , now I'm going to get back to studies next year , hopefully this time I will try and *live , enjoy every moment , living life slowly , observing the good things around me , thanking God for all the opportunities* :)
wow it feels so long ago when you were only a junior in highschool ah i’ve been a long time sub 😘😘 video was so helpful too
AAW wow thanks for watching my videos for so long!!
These tips were great!!! Another thing that really helps is to make time somewhere in your schedule dedicated for yourself, college is stressful and sometimes you just need some time alone to get yourself back together
PREACH SISTER, honestly putting your own self first is such a rewarding and beneficial thing to do. Keep up and all the best 👌💫
" .... value your sleep " meanwhile me here watching this video at 4:15am 😅
YT moonlightz SAAAAAAAAME😂😂😂😂
Lol 5:06am
Thank you for this video! I’m going to college next year, technically a few months. Could you please make an “advice for college freshman” like you did previously for high school? I’ve always felt prepared stares the schools year with your advice! Again, thank you for making these videos. I owe my success in high school to you. I’m graduating at valedictorian because of your advice!
sure! and WOW congrats!
yes yes yesss. Im an incoming junior and im always telling incoming freshmen DO NOT RUSH. Not only do your professors sometimes give you the materials you need, but if you DO feel the necessity to get a textbook online UTILISE WEBSITES THAT OFFER FREE PDF VERSIONS. Not only that but utilise the resources your school offers!! even if you’re not looking for jobs or whatever, get that help with resumes, get that tutoring help, get that supply resources. Also one ppl hear all the time is that you shouldn’t stress so much (and if ur like me not stressing is impossible) but trust me when I say you will be okay!! That class you thought you were gonna get a c in you most likely will get a a/b.
I absolutely adore your Channel! You are so amazing and inspiring to everyone on UA-cam! I hope you had a great freshman year! Thanks for posting!
aw thanks sm cutie!! i had a WONDErFUL freshman year, and cant wait for classes to start again!
Do you have tips on how to get enough sleep? Knowing that it's important, how do you manage with things like your roommate staying up later than you do or people in the other rooms being loud or things like that. I'm very much a morning person who loves my sleep at night and I'm worried about physically not being able to sleep because of the college environment being so night owl friendly.
i go to bed at like 10:00 most nights which I know is earlier than most people probably
i could do a video on it?
studyign yes!!
studyign thatd be awesome!
yeah that would be great if there's that much content! Thanks for responding
Leaving for college early for a summer program. Will be on campus next month
Clayton Griffith omg same hahaha
ashlyarleen Just finished orientation today
What school?
ashlyarleen Michigan State University, what school are you going to
Clayton Griffith Ursinus College its a small school in Pa
SOOO glad you brought up class scheduling! I’m going into my 3rd year at university and still get aggravated with this!
Loved this video! The part about grades dropping struck a chord in particular. I was very much used to be a straight-A student throughout my entire school career, so getting some low grades at the beginning and at the end of the year shocked me. And when I say low, I *mean* low. However, you can always pull your grades back up, and they definitely do not reflect who you are as a person or how intelligent you are. And if it comes down it, and you have the option, go to Resit. It exists for a reason, and it isnt a shameful thing. Just make sure you are always trying your best! All in all, with all its ups and all its downs, I loved my freshman year, and I am glad that you seem to have enjoyed yours too!!
I’ve been watching your videos since about my sophomore year in high school... I’m starting college this fall and your videos have been so helpful to me. Love this one in particular because it literally made me feel soooo EXCITED for college to start!!! I’m playing soccer for the schools team, have found my friend group online, and have met/ talked with my future professors several times. Thank you for all of the lovely tips, I’ll have to keep them in mind. My type A personality seems similar to yours, but I’ve been trying to love with the motto “No Regrets” and its been working so far. Anyways, sorry for the paragraph lol. But another college video(s) I’d love to see is something about dorm room essentials, the school supplies you brought or bought for college, and/or a list of stuff that is usually forgotten on the college list. Thanks!
Im gonna be a freshman in college thank you!!!
aaah good luck! have the best time!!
i'm excited to watch this! have a great day sareena
thank you so much for this advice! im an incoming freshman for college and i just had orientation and i will most definitely take these tips and use them!! so happy youre back on youtube :)
Im an incoming college freshman
thank you so much!!
I agree with number 7, actually already graduated, but I do miss a lot of the massive amount of things to do. Actually made a video on my page about it, but the biggest thing is doing some of everything helped me figure out what I wanted to do career-wise and even on the side hustle hobby level after I graduated.
Omg yes 100% value your sleep! That’s something I was pretty dedicated to from the beginning and I definitely think it helped me as a person! And relationships take time which is hard to deal with but it’s just a fact, and you really have to pursue the people you want to connect with! Also yesss class scheduling/registration is so stressful! Here we do it essentially by class (seniors first) and they assign you a time which helps with the site not crashing but when you’re trying to get your schedule together and you’re one of the last people to register it’s super stressful! I spent a good half hour trying to register for fall quarter just because a lot of the classes/sections of classes I had planned to take (it lets us make different “plans” of potential schedules beforehand, up to 5) were already full! And the grades thing is definitely true for a lot of people, college is an adjustment! The biggest difference for me is having the +/- system coming from a hs that just did a straight system. Biggest thing there is you are not defined by your grades!! Ok so basically this whole video is relateable as a fellow just out of freshman year person! Time really does fly!
Totally agree with your tips. I've almost finished my freshman year in university and I found out that what you said is completely true. That's good to see people who tell the truth about college life of the students. Thank you so much for your tips and your genuine sincerity 💕💕
Omg class scheduling IS stressful 😭
ikr!!!
this is such a great video!! good luck for sophomore year girl! 💖
tysm!!
Thanks for the tips. Keep up the amazing work on videos! :)
This was super helpful, I'm starting this year, so thankyou so much.
Thank you for this I'm autistic so I really want to be prepared and I found this really helpful thank you so much good luck with everything xx
I graduated on Thursday and am anxiously waiting for the end of August to arrive. Thanks for this video!!!
I just graduated from university today! All of these things hold true and many of them were things I discovered throughout my four years. Sleep is so important, even though everyone jokes about not getting any sleep, its not a joke! Also in response to your point on getting lower grades, its common in first year in courses with TA's because they always mark harder than your professors. Your grades will improve in upper years when your professors start to grade your work and you get the hang of things. Just keep putting the effort in and it will pay off. And remember to intern and start exploring potential careers that may interest you, it'll make the transition from college/university to the workplace much easier; that being said don't feel like you have to have everything figured out by graduation either, because I certainly don't, and that's ok.
Only a sophomore but I'll be sure to revisit this before college!
7:37 the point about lower grades really resonated with me. the school i go to is just really challenging and possibly out of my skill level because i have to put in a ton of effort to get B+ grades, and even though it kinda sucks to get those grades after being admitted with a 4.0, i can feel how much i’m learning so its worth it.
Thanks for sharing your opinions and tips, they really help!
Hey Sareena Great Video Cant wait for you to be more active !!!!!!
thanks also first
On the lower grades topic: Cs get degrees. Unless you plan to go to grad school, don't worry too much about grades, and even then, you can leverage experience. I'm graduating in December, an almost straight-C student by this point, and have 4 jobs offers. I'm telling you, take opportunities, join clubs, do internships, get experience in your field, even if you have to push back your graduation date. It is worth it.
Also also: Waterproof your backpack. Waterproofing spray is a thing, go buy some. Save your laptop.
Thank you for tip 3! Two days ago I was on an introductory event where I met the people who might be my future fellow students, and I got so worried after it ended because it was so hard to talk or connect with people and I felt so stranded and isolated, and I thought about not going to university at all.
I’ve missed watching your videos! Can’t believe we’re rising sophomores already. I definitely agree on all of these tips especially sleep. I also learned about my mental health and taking time out for myself.
This might seem weird but just keep calm and and put yourself in a place you feeel comfortable and aaare happy in
How do you make all your thumbnails? They're super cute.
my younger brother makes them for me!
I also just completed my freshman year. And I can relate to you very much. Everything you mentioned I have felt that throughout the year except the friends part cuz I still didn't find people I vibe with although I am part of clubs, group projects or seminars. I think I have to work on that in my sophomore year. And thanks 4 d video. Keep making such content. And love to see u back
Perfect timing for this vid !! 😭😭 THANKS
Ill be using this info in 2020(sixth form)/2022(uni)
Studyin'Me I'm assuming you're British too? I'm doing GCSEs now and I just wanna say, don't stress. I know you didn't ask for advice or anything it's just it's the major thing I'd say right now to tougher students is that nothing is the end of the world and that grades aren't the be all and end all.
Have fun in year 9 before GCSEs haha!
Hannah D thank you :) and yes I’m British
Ooh, I definitely have to say that you should wait to make friends cos if you rush and invest your time into the wrong people, you're stuck in a group that doesn't really care 🙃🙃🙃
Love these types of videos! i always look forward to your videos! so happy that your back!
I'm going to start my freshman year in college in just two weeks and you just so happened to upload tis video just right in time!
Great vid as always!
hey you're in band? that's so cool! I just finished my freshman year as well and marching band was definitely one of the best things i got involved with this year :)
thank you so much! I'll be a freshman in college this fall so this was so helpful!! :-))
Schools out for me. Turn up!!!
i’m probably going to be living at home and commuting when i start college so i’m worried i’m going to be disconnected cause there’s no way i’ll live in a dorm
Thank you so much for the tips! I'm a little afraid when I start this fall...but your videos always help!
aw so glad!
2 weeks left till I finish my senior finals
best of luck!
Thank you!!! I think this would really help ☺️
I love your videos!❤️😍😍
aw thanks sm!! hope u enjoy this one!
Thank you so much,I'm starting college in August and this was very helpful love from Mexico City 💕💕
Your videos really helped me to get an A+ for this year. Thanx and make more vid
great video as always!! love having you back ❤️
Wow, you're already in College Sareena. I remember finding your channel 2 years ago when I was in 9th grade. You were the reason I passed a Maths test with a great score! 😅
I always come back to your channel. Others can't make me stay😂😂😂
I love your videos! You are very helpful :)
I feel like many of these videos could be in a podcast format! Not like you have to do that obviously, but it's something to think about. Sure, many of these videos use the things displayed on screen but videos like this could easily be in a podcast.
The ‘lower grades are usual’ point was something i wished i knew before high school. I’m not from the usa so your school is decided on what level you do. When i got a 7 for my first test i was sooo confused😅
I register for classes on Tuesday and I am incredibly stressed over getting a good schedule. My major isn’t very common so hopefully after my third semester it won’t be too hard getting classes but those first three semesters are gonna be rough registration-wise 😬
My n.. Neverending love for this channel
Thank you for such useful tips
Hi sareena! All the tips are very useful!! Thank you!! Very good content.I just loved the video! And could you do a video on how to balance things in freshman year?❤
sure!
niceee videosss. i will take final terms and i will end up my freshman year omg idk i would become so excited or anything. but the things is... i wish i didnt spend my precious sleep time like when i was in high skool if i know that im not even sleep in college XDXDXD
and also u will feel really grateful ever when u can take a nap during ur break time xdxdxdxd
This is a fab video, thanks for sharing!
class enrolments and timetabling WAS A FRICKEN STRUGGLE. everything eles was also RELATEABLE AF.
thank you for your advice, this is going to help to guide me a lot!!!
Currently doing my A levels in the UK, here's to hoping I'm able to get into uni and actually use this advice!
Starting university this year.... very nervous and even more excited
queen making relevant videos once again
Really surprised she didn't mention having to work and go to school, I and so many others have had to she must be lucky! I'm starting grad school soon and this still very much applies thank you!
Me in high school: go to bed at 9PM
Me in college: go to bed at 11PM
No staying up late
I guess I love sleeping more than anything 🤣😅
gonna be a college freshie this fall. thank you!
What are your thoughts on greek life ?
im in it and i love it! there are def issues w the system though
Wait.... some people have told me to order them earlier since you can get cheaper prices and that some professors will be mad at you for not having your books.
I will use this info in 2024! Lol but thanks for posting anyways!😂
So glad am going to get to see you more 👍👍😄😄😄😄
4th year of college and still watching tips for freshmen 😂
Can you do another study tips video
Omg i'm thankful that in italy is a lot different... i couldn't stand so many people 😂😂 (i love to stay on my own)
Anyway these are really helpul things 🤗☀️
You are a queen ☺️
Ayee girl u are lefty! ❤ I'm a lefty too!