10 things I wish I knew before starting University!

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  • advice based on my personal experiences last year, and the experiences of my friends at uni :)
    this vid was inspired by Megan Short's: • Things I Wish I Knew B... so shoutout to you gal ❤️
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 144

  • @louisacoote2337
    @louisacoote2337 3 роки тому +228

    I found I got on with pretty much everyone at uni ( course, corridor...) which was refreshing after being in a small, gossipy school. I would say hi to anyone I bumped into outside of lectures, could ask anyone on my course about a piece of work we had yo do, but I had a small group of really close friends. Definitely quality over quantity!

    • @uMaud
      @uMaud 3 роки тому +2

      Just a question, you don't have to have close friends at university, do you ?
      As long as you are acquainted enough with a few people in your classes, you won't have any problem with anything that has to do with collaboration and group work, will you ?

  • @sophiabroom
    @sophiabroom 3 роки тому +161

    I think my advice would be to join societies. I had some lonely weeks (especially reading week when my flat went home) and it is nice knowing that you will see people every week. Personally, I have to know someone for a while to be friends with them so seeing people consistently was very beneficial.

  • @xxsid1979xx
    @xxsid1979xx 3 роки тому +113

    Can confirm that during my Psychology degree, the "abstracts" of journal articles were a god send because they condensend everything you often needed into a concise summary. Highly recommend using them in essays!

    • @lievehaanen742
      @lievehaanen742 3 роки тому +2

      Thanks for pointing this one out specifically! I'm starting an English taught Psychology program (English isn't the first language in my country) in the fall so this will definitely be useful to me!

  • @Houseade
    @Houseade 3 роки тому +97

    I want to say I’d go to the library in my free time... but actually doing it? Who knows.

  • @xStarzx100
    @xStarzx100 3 роки тому +30

    I was teetotal for the entirety of my 3 years at Uni (2009-2012) when the student drinking culture was much bigger than it is nowadays. I didn't miss out on anything, I took J2Os to pre-drinks, went out out to bars and night clubs till they shut at 3-4am, and once people know, no one cares or questions it! The only negative is that you tend to get tired quicker when sober but no hangovers during 9am lectures! 🙌🏻💜

  • @AlicePreece
    @AlicePreece 3 роки тому +135

    Absolute FACTS! This is such solid advice Lydia - especially the thing about making friends as you go along and friendships fluctuating because it’s just soooo true

  • @jordangreen2833
    @jordangreen2833 2 роки тому +23

    not even joking this video has just taken away so much of my anxiety. everything you just discussed especially about meeting people and the pressure to have lots of friends, was exactly what i needed to hear. THANK YOU❤️

  • @HONEY-kz4jv
    @HONEY-kz4jv 3 роки тому +33

    me :watching lydia to get motivated
    Also me : procrastinating

  • @thesevenstudent
    @thesevenstudent 3 роки тому +76

    I love learning things about uni, especially now that I’m in my final year of high school, it really makes me want to go already!!! :)

    • @lydiavioleta_
      @lydiavioleta_  3 роки тому +5

      Yay glad I could help! X

    • @thesevenstudent
      @thesevenstudent 3 роки тому +1

      Lydia Violeta 😊😊

    • @smilez3413
      @smilez3413 3 роки тому

      sameeee

    • @Cindy-gb3ms
      @Cindy-gb3ms 10 місяців тому

      @@thesevenstudentHi how did it go? I personally started this week

  • @ogudalucia3220
    @ogudalucia3220 3 роки тому +2

    I think this is all I wanted to hear before starting my studies at Leeds next week. Thank you Lydia 💖

  • @didhitianam8734
    @didhitianam8734 3 роки тому +5

    Lydia you are always such an inspiration...I absolutely adore your contents...you uploading new videos always brightens up my day.

  • @chare777
    @chare777 3 роки тому +9

    Completely agree with your last one, for me third year was the best year despite there being much more work! Good luck for second year xx

  • @katherine3980
    @katherine3980 3 роки тому +1

    Hey Lydia, thanks so much for this advice, so so helpful. Good luck going into your second year :)

  • @joannafernandes6589
    @joannafernandes6589 3 роки тому +17

    This was so helpful, I'm terrified lol. Thank you x

  • @Lin-qm2ft
    @Lin-qm2ft 3 роки тому +2

    This is so nice of u to make, Lydia ^^
    I'm not starting university yet lol (I'm still in highschool)
    but, i mean, good tips for future me and for people that need it
    keep up the good work

  • @priyankatiwari960
    @priyankatiwari960 3 роки тому +1

    Lydia You are my inspiration. I look upon you as my role model. Good luck for this year

  • @alexbrett6818
    @alexbrett6818 3 роки тому +4

    I start uni in a few weeks and this video was honestly so so helpful! Thanks :)

  • @tomasjonson9107
    @tomasjonson9107 3 роки тому +17

    take pictures of everything ! you will thank yourself later !

  • @adamajennifer6895
    @adamajennifer6895 3 роки тому +2

    I love watching your videos, thanks for being such an inspiration Lydia❤❤❤

  • @ishikayadav9311
    @ishikayadav9311 3 роки тому +13

    Watching last 3 yr videos especially weekly vlogs is the best thing I'm doing rn. 💘💘💘It's pure nostalgia
    PS - can't wait for her to say that her family doesn't celebrate Christmas at home rather they go on vacation. Only the real ones know 😂❤️

    • @lydiavioleta_
      @lydiavioleta_  3 роки тому +2

      Not sure if we will be going away this year tho, not looking likely x

  • @spicyfer
    @spicyfer 3 роки тому

    This video is EVERYTHING

  • @valentiinasvideos
    @valentiinasvideos 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for your advise, feels like you are a big sister!! Much lovee🧚‍♀️❤🌙

  • @Rinaa11214
    @Rinaa11214 3 роки тому +1

    Yayy perfect for uni season

  • @rushipatel7516
    @rushipatel7516 10 місяців тому +2

    This video is perfect for someone like me bcoz I was really feeling nervous that how it's gonna be at uni but u really gave us all the overview that how it's gonna be there.
    Really felt lucky after watching this amazing video!!🥰❤️

  • @raagavarshiniganason5494
    @raagavarshiniganason5494 3 роки тому +1

    Your videos are so great to watch Lydia

  • @aycubed3076
    @aycubed3076 3 роки тому +1

    Love the versatility of the videos recently

  • @vaishnavimehta1304
    @vaishnavimehta1304 3 роки тому +1

    I am happy that ... uni videos are back ... BTW I love your all uni vlogs 😀😀

  • @jasmoid
    @jasmoid 3 роки тому +7

    loved this video lydia! when i started last year i was so nervous so i wish i had this last year!

  • @gracenicholls6455
    @gracenicholls6455 3 роки тому +2

    i moved into halls today! this is perfect timing x

  • @lornapriscott2295
    @lornapriscott2295 3 роки тому +24

    perfect timing!

  • @celinaa777
    @celinaa777 3 роки тому +13

    Lydia!!! You're an absolute inspiration for me, you're look amazing this time again! x ( also the background looks better ;))

    • @lydiavioleta_
      @lydiavioleta_  3 роки тому +2

      Thank you!! Yess tried to improve the lighting this time x

    • @celinaa777
      @celinaa777 3 роки тому +1

      @@lydiavioleta_ 🤍🦋

  • @ellacohen4300
    @ellacohen4300 3 роки тому

    start my first year at Leeds on monday needed this video xx

  • @fleurtallboywood3518
    @fleurtallboywood3518 3 роки тому +4

    Can you do another what I eat in a week uni edition PLEAAASE!
    Need some Inspo! Love the vids btw girl!!!

  • @tanyadaly
    @tanyadaly 3 роки тому +4

    Great video gal! I’m not going to university personally but this was still interesting to hear! Have a great weekend! X

  • @luc.w
    @luc.w 3 роки тому +51

    I’m moving in to uni halls on Wednesday and starting a sociology course, thank you for the advice Lydia :)

    • @jadah6039
      @jadah6039 3 роки тому +4

      i'm moving into halls wednesday and doing sociology as well :o

    • @luc.w
      @luc.w 3 роки тому +2

      Jade H and you have a trixie mattel profile picture, the taste level is astronomical

  • @btammy3719
    @btammy3719 Рік тому

    Thank you for the advice!

  • @ge6261
    @ge6261 3 роки тому +3

    i’m going to uni today and i’m nervousss but kinda excited. thank you for this video 💓

  • @Em-zh5he
    @Em-zh5he 3 роки тому +17

    Lydia!! You inspire me so much. Thanks for sharing x

  • @itzjust_sadz
    @itzjust_sadz 3 роки тому +2

    Recently I have been thinking about my future. And uni was on my top list

  • @powerpuffcurl1459
    @powerpuffcurl1459 11 місяців тому

    You’re so pretty omg

  • @Vortex_Gam1ng66
    @Vortex_Gam1ng66 3 роки тому +8

    Im starting uni in September, im nervous about it & obviously thinking about alot of stuff. So this has helped loads! Thank you 🙏🏻

  • @moonmoon5657
    @moonmoon5657 3 роки тому +1

    this video is so good 😍

  • @tabbyashbee
    @tabbyashbee 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you ☺️ I’m starting uni in September 2021 so this is helpful

  • @katiee6381
    @katiee6381 3 роки тому

    Fab content! Love you and hope you’re coping well! X

  • @daisydonnelly6910
    @daisydonnelly6910 3 роки тому +1

    your videos just put me in such a good mood for the day!! thanks for this :) good luck for this year x

    • @lydiavioleta_
      @lydiavioleta_  3 роки тому +1

      Aw that’s so nice to hear! Thank you cx

  • @vaishnavimehta1304
    @vaishnavimehta1304 3 роки тому +4

    Hey ... I just love your content .... a big Thank you for making such an amazing videos..... so please, keep doing this great work 👍😀😀

  • @Jeyserhatesyou
    @Jeyserhatesyou 3 роки тому +55

    I'm Indian and my English teacher asked me to watch more English videos and less American videos. So now i only watch Lydia and roxxuraus( i don't remember the spl)😅

    • @ishikayadav9311
      @ishikayadav9311 3 роки тому +7

      That's so true her British accent is magnificent 💘

    • @cynthiag3581
      @cynthiag3581 3 роки тому +8

      Also check out unJaded Jade for a really intresting channel with a British accent :)

  • @annyvitoria2662
    @annyvitoria2662 3 роки тому

    You inspire me. Thanks for The tips

  • @aaliyahpatel2819
    @aaliyahpatel2819 3 роки тому +17

    Please do one of these for year 13- I’ve been back for three days and have already had a breakdown😭

  • @Liv-pn4cr
    @Liv-pn4cr 3 роки тому +2

    great advice thank you ! I start in a week :) how often would you say you did a big food shop? x

    • @lydiavioleta_
      @lydiavioleta_  3 роки тому +1

      Good luck!! I don’t tend to do big ones, I tend to do a few small ones a week as and when I need things, so fresh stuff doesn’t go off etc! X

  • @annyvitoria2662
    @annyvitoria2662 3 роки тому

    Beautiful hair,earrings and makeup

  • @DESTINATIONUNIVERSITY
    @DESTINATIONUNIVERSITY Рік тому

    Your video is really cool !!!

  • @laup_akarap99
    @laup_akarap99 Рік тому

    TO BE HONEST THIS HELPS ME VERY MUCH AS A FRESHER. CHEERS

  • @slickjumpedoverthelazydog
    @slickjumpedoverthelazydog 3 роки тому

    I love this video theses videos are my favourite

  • @joobeuranoire4099
    @joobeuranoire4099 3 роки тому +1

    First vieu love you and love your content

  • @SarthakSinha17
    @SarthakSinha17 3 роки тому +38

    Thanks for the advice Lydia, I am starting Leeds for medicine this year. I also make UA-cam videos, hopefully a moving vlog should be coming soon haha!

  • @NiyatiSonel
    @NiyatiSonel 3 роки тому +6

    Thank you so much..
    Your video's helped me a lot... they kept me motivated all the ... plzzz make more of "study with me" video's... I like them a lot ... thank you so much ones more 😇😊🥰😍😍🙇‍♀️

    • @NiyatiSonel
      @NiyatiSonel 3 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much ..... ❤🥰🥰❣❣😍 you read my comment ...
      #Lydia Violeta love you !!! Love you ❣❣❣🥰❤

    • @NiyatiSonel
      @NiyatiSonel 3 роки тому +1

      I love your video's they are so motivating.... ...
      And you too are a motivating person....
      Whenever I'm not into studies after watching your video's I get back to study❤❤ love you ❣❣🥰😍😇😇

  • @edwardinho6185
    @edwardinho6185 3 роки тому

    Great advice.

  • @jeremybeadleslefthand480
    @jeremybeadleslefthand480 2 роки тому +3

    Hi Lydia, did you ever get to meet any mature students in your first year?
    As a 36 year old, I'm very nervous about the opportunities for friendship when a lot of the people will be virutally half of my age. I just wondered what the dynamic was like.
    Cheers :)

  • @prashamsa2587
    @prashamsa2587 3 роки тому

    When does classes start ? Are you following a new routine now? If you are please make one

  • @meyash8461
    @meyash8461 3 роки тому +4

    I'm addicted with your content 🌸
    You're so inspiring gal 💫
    p.s I also started making videos a few days back. They aren't anything perfect but I'm happy I started atleast.
    Keep up the great work!

  • @Johndanny2788
    @Johndanny2788 3 роки тому +1

    Yayyy first

  • @AllHailTheWonderfull
    @AllHailTheWonderfull 3 роки тому +1

    Nothing to do with the video aha but do you get gels or acrylics?

  • @vanessamarshall8035
    @vanessamarshall8035 3 роки тому

    Number 6 is me to a t. Everyone makes fun of me for it, but trust me it is very helpful.

  • @bibiadesanya527
    @bibiadesanya527 3 роки тому

    Hey I love your videos do you have any advice for those who want to do medicine at Leeds. It’s fine if you don’t I know you business management. Great Video❤️❤️

  • @ThisIsHannah
    @ThisIsHannah 3 роки тому +1

    Am I the only one who jams to the intro?

  • @Baba_cmn
    @Baba_cmn 3 роки тому

    Follow most of the thing on zoom but i don’t read and I feel so bad

  • @annyvitoria3074
    @annyvitoria3074 3 роки тому

    8:52 I agree with you

  • @annyvitoria2662
    @annyvitoria2662 3 роки тому +1

    Lydia 💕

  • @236am7
    @236am7 7 місяців тому

    Read abstracts in journals before reading/accessing articles otherwise it could be irrelevant and you could waste your time.
    Read the introduction and contents page before reading a book for the same reason.

  • @jaxsonharris6419
    @jaxsonharris6419 3 роки тому

    Any advice for business courses?

  • @taliamorgan1036
    @taliamorgan1036 3 роки тому +4

    Can you make more study with me videos? 🥰

  • @35kavyalalit9b3
    @35kavyalalit9b3 3 роки тому +1

    I don't go into uni anytime soon cause I'm still in school. Also I live in india so the culture here is also really different. Though this video is not helpful for me in any way, I'm still watching cause I love your videos. Love you . X

    • @sanchitipatil
      @sanchitipatil 3 роки тому +2

      KAVYA LALIT yeah..being in Indian Uni, I can confirm our uni culture is way different than theirs. Although theirs seems more convenient and interesting

  • @alexandriagodala7490
    @alexandriagodala7490 3 роки тому +1

    My book review

  • @riddhimhaske8638
    @riddhimhaske8638 3 роки тому

    Anybody starting their course at UOL in Jan 2021?

  • @shockedpikachuface7376
    @shockedpikachuface7376 3 роки тому +2

    I literally moved yesterday and I'm already not liking it (not the course, Just everything that comes with it like moving from home, making friends, missing family etc), I'm trying to stay open minded but it's so hard.

    • @carysjones8416
      @carysjones8416 2 роки тому +1

      How are u getting on now?

    • @shockedpikachuface7376
      @shockedpikachuface7376 2 роки тому +1

      @@carysjones8416 Hello, I literally forgot about this, it has been great! I have made many friends actually, as long as you stay open-minded, go out there and, don't overthink it, it will get easier. Most of the things I mentioned as concerns here have turned out not to be. Uni has made me grow out of my shell more and it isn't too bad being independent and missing family, it's a part of the experience. The only issue I'm having at the moment is the course itself which I'm not enjoying (basically the complete opposite of my concern last year LOL) but hey, I figured it out last year so I'm sure I will with this too. Happy new year!

  • @bholasinghbrar6677
    @bholasinghbrar6677 3 роки тому +1

    Please make a what's on my phone video lydia please please reply please do it

  • @annyvitoria3074
    @annyvitoria3074 3 роки тому +1

    17:27 I loved your channel. Have a nice Day

  • @ashleigh9255
    @ashleigh9255 3 роки тому +1

    I'm stating my first year this September and I'm excited but nervous. I feel like there's so my to buy especially with utensils and kitchen supplies

    • @jeremybeadleslefthand480
      @jeremybeadleslefthand480 2 роки тому +1

      I'm starting my first year in September as well, but I'm doing it as a mature student so I luckily haven't had the stress of finding a home or kitting it out, as I'm staying in my own place.
      I do have experience of my own first place on my own and it was thrust on me very quickly, so I get how overwhelming it is.
      I've seen boxes which claim to have everything you need for Uni (pots/pans/cutlery etc. They will be great for some people :)
      I hope you've managed to get things sorted out.
      Here I am sounding like I have my house in order...I'm absolutely bricking uni as I'm gonna feel like a grandad at 36 years old! And not studied for 20 years 😭
      I wish you all the best Ash. I'm sure that you'll rock it, regardless of what course you are studying 😀

    • @ashleigh9255
      @ashleigh9255 2 роки тому +1

      @@jeremybeadleslefthand480 Aw thank you so much! Yes thank you, I think I've got everything sorted out now.
      Honestly there are some many people at university with different ages, you won't be the only one. I hope you get everything sorted at your house and settle in well!

    • @jeremybeadleslefthand480
      @jeremybeadleslefthand480 2 роки тому +1

      @@ashleigh9255 I have like another 7 weeks so no excuse to not have it all in order by then :) At least doing a music degree I am doing something I already love - making noise 🤣

    • @ashleigh9255
      @ashleigh9255 2 роки тому +1

      @@jeremybeadleslefthand480 I have 7 weeks too. Well at least you have your own house so you won't have everyone complaining 😂

    • @jeremybeadleslefthand480
      @jeremybeadleslefthand480 2 роки тому

      @@ashleigh9255 Tell me about it! Pianos are so loud. I couldn't take one to student halls, that's for sure!

  • @killua9369
    @killua9369 3 роки тому

    I need to have this accent right now 😭😭😭😭

  • @megalenzbyxx8358
    @megalenzbyxx8358 3 роки тому +3

    Does anyone have advice for making friends in sixth form when there’s so many people and loads are funnier/better looking than you:))

    • @moontrail840
      @moontrail840 3 роки тому +7

      Hey, don't stress about people being "funnier or better looking". I say just be yourself, try appear friendly because first impressions matter and let it naturally come.

  • @maneskinnnnn7190
    @maneskinnnnn7190 3 роки тому +8

    I spent 3 years at university and never made 1 friend.

    • @maneskinnnnn7190
      @maneskinnnnn7190 2 роки тому

      @wallflower nope still an anti social outcast

    • @maneskinnnnn7190
      @maneskinnnnn7190 2 роки тому +1

      @wallflower it might sound weird but tbh I don\t really want friends, I'm a pretty anti social person and like being alone

  • @zeynepnilsensoy762
    @zeynepnilsensoy762 3 роки тому +6

    Hey Lydia, good morning hope you are well you have inspired me so much about the university and yourself about how you are coping with your friends and university of Leeds in your student house I learnt so much about the second year of university and yourself as well. Thank you so much for sharing your university experiences and thoughts about other starting university in September 2020 I wish you and your uni friends all of the best wishes for next year 2021 and the future ahead of you this term and the experiences of future weeks of you at home and university. Take care stay safe and well. Have a lovely wonderful weekend and happy week at university with your friends in the student house. Always be happy in your future and upcoming years. Can we see some more university videos e.g. study with me day in the life morning and evening night routines tips about university get productive with me organisation productive morning and evening night routines videos and loads more university videos over the next few months and weeks. See you next Saturday morning 10am with a new video from you.😊❤️🎈🦋🎉🌹🌺🎂🌸🌈🌻🌷💕☀️🧚🏽🐝👸💐⭐️🦒🐣🦚🇹🇷🥀🌼🍂😀🧚🏻‍♂️🎍

  • @annyvitoria3074
    @annyvitoria3074 3 роки тому +1

    Hello Lydia

  • @izzyfied738
    @izzyfied738 3 роки тому +2

    This isn’t relevant but what mascara do you use? :) x

  • @thusy5301
    @thusy5301 3 роки тому +5

    Am I the only one that Google searches "what time it is in Leeds" than starts to wonder what Lydia could be doing😂👉👈.
    I just love her so much😂❤❤

  • @holyquixote1343
    @holyquixote1343 3 роки тому

    I wish I would have been told that it'd fuck up my mental health :(

  • @bensalter7997
    @bensalter7997 Рік тому

    Sorry for what I did.

  • @Maria-tl1lm
    @Maria-tl1lm Рік тому

    10 things I wish I HAD KNOWN better than I KNEW, "innit? Huge like, anyway. 😊😊

  • @dhils8546
    @dhils8546 3 роки тому +10

    I’ve watched so many of these types of videos in preparation for uni next week, but Lydia that was by far the most honest, genuine and helpful!! Thank you so much 😊❤️