FIRST YEAR UNIVERSITY advice and regrets

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  • @lydiawilkes6886
    @lydiawilkes6886 Рік тому +121

    this honestly made me feel so much better about uni, im year 12 but i've been around to look at unis and have felt really scared by the whole thing but knowing that you and probably else was feeling that way about uni makes me feel better about going bc everyone's going to be in the same boat, good luck with second year!!

    • @emmaxolouise
      @emmaxolouise  Рік тому +20

      Exactly!!! And no need to stress, you've got this xx

    • @zhengxu-ro6mo
      @zhengxu-ro6mo Рік тому +4

      I'M a chinese uni sophomore student and ready to get my master degree in UK. I might give you some information or advice from the aspect of chinese uni life. And i wish I could make friend with you

  • @rosiesmedley7993
    @rosiesmedley7993 Рік тому +109

    Also freshers week was definitely NOT my best week of my life, I am not into heavy drinking or clubbing at all and I just hated the expectation for students to do this. However, I am starting to enjoy it a bit more and do daytime activities x

  • @owamistanley
    @owamistanley Рік тому +17

    I will hopefully be starting university next year so I really appreciate the fact that you took the time to break down your thoughts and opinions on the whole uni experience

  • @pratyushabharti3273
    @pratyushabharti3273 Рік тому +49

    The amount of productivity that you maintain despite of all the stress is just wow. you really deserve commendation. Amazing you are

  • @harryjamessmithmusic7762
    @harryjamessmithmusic7762 Рік тому +11

    I finished my first year in 2006 (17 years ago, omg!). In 2018, I graduated from the university with a PhD degree. Good luck with your studies! Greetings to the UK!

  • @JasonMorgan-x6p
    @JasonMorgan-x6p Рік тому +1

    I will hopefully be starting university next year so I really appreciate the fact that you took the time to break down your thoughts and opinions on the whole uni experience

  • @gracemontgomery1336
    @gracemontgomery1336 Рік тому +12

    This is really helpful! I'm starting at Edinburgh uni in September and I was feeling a bit stressed but this has really eased my anxiety. 😊

  • @caitlin23852
    @caitlin23852 Рік тому +10

    I’m starting Uni at Edinburgh in September and this was so helpful :))

  • @lordsauron4556
    @lordsauron4556 Рік тому +21

    As someone who has just finished second year in mechanical engineering (University of Galway), I would say that doing consistent but not excessive (or crammed) Study is the key to academic success. Make sure to look over the lecture notes/material after EVERY lecture - it saves a lot of time and makes sure that you’ve learned the material. You could also look up techniques such as active recall or spaced repetition to further improve the efficiency of your study time.
    With regards to settling in - there’s no need to be nervous or to plan everything down to the minutiae, since everyone is in the same boat and circumstances rarely go exactly as planned. Enjoy your time and good luck!

    • @lordsauron4556
      @lordsauron4556 Рік тому

      Hope that helps. Best of luck!

    • @Anonymoose66G
      @Anonymoose66G Рік тому +1

      @@lordsauron4556 Do you think TCD, UCD, UCC or DCU are better? Why'd you pick NUG over alternatives and how's your experience so far? My biggest question is how's the cost of living, tuition and accommodation since Dublin clearly has major issues in that regard. Also did you get any scholarships? Any reply would be appreciated, thanks.

  • @sonia-nq5pv
    @sonia-nq5pv Рік тому +4

    ngl one of my flatmates was horrid he would never clean the kitchen after he cooks, never washes up, smokes w££d in his room so the corridors would stink. we had a groupchat and we would all tell him to clean up but he always ignored us, he would steal people's food, ingriendients, cutlery and so much more worse stuff ugh im so happy to be done with 1st year and living with him

    • @emmaxolouise
      @emmaxolouise  Рік тому +1

      that's such a nightmare I'm so sorry!! At least it's all over now xo

  • @lovelly_z
    @lovelly_z Рік тому +11

    Thank you for all of the inspirational videos Emma! I'm currently in Year 11 and my third week of GCSE's start tommorrow. Thanks to all of your content I've been able to stay focused and try my hardest, so thank you!!

    • @Hana-rq5xc
      @Hana-rq5xc Рік тому

      im doing gcse's too came for motivation cause i havent opened a book all holiday

    • @lovelly_z
      @lovelly_z Рік тому +1

      @@Hana-rq5xc ahah i understand that feeling. Best of luck for the next two weeks!

    • @Hana-rq5xc
      @Hana-rq5xc Рік тому

      @@lovelly_z good luck on English tomorrow!!

    • @lovelly_z
      @lovelly_z Рік тому +2

      24/8/23: GCSE Results!
      Combined Science Higher (AQA) : 7-7
      Business (Edexcel) : 9
      French Higher (Edexcel) : 8
      History (Edexcel) : 7
      Maths Higher (Edexcel) : 7
      Sociology (AQA) : 7
      English Language (AQA) : 7
      English Literature (AQA) : 8
      Religious Studies (WJEC) : 7
      Once again, thank you for your vlogs Emma! They've really helped me keep on top of revising.

  • @itsmecaitlin1254
    @itsmecaitlin1254 Рік тому +20

    "You have to know aswell that visiting your friends and family is always an option. It's not impossible." I literally live in Hong Kong and am going to Uni Of York. My whole family lives in HK :C

  • @Mia-sb1bb
    @Mia-sb1bb Рік тому +1

    crazy to hear someone talk about netball on youtube!! i was offered a netball scholarship to edinburgh but unfortunately turned it down due to the other costs. fingers crossed I can come to edinburgh for my exchange year 🤞

  • @katejoseph6547
    @katejoseph6547 9 місяців тому +2

    Thanks so much! I’m going to be a freshman in the fall

  • @joshquinn4964
    @joshquinn4964 Рік тому +1

    Edinburgh is one of my top chouces and finding your channel was an amazing occurance.

  • @jodivivienne
    @jodivivienne Рік тому +4

    ty for this! hoping to start at edinburgh this september and i'm also coming from quite far away - 8 hours away driving - and this video was a massive help x

    • @freyasinclair-brown6785
      @freyasinclair-brown6785 Рік тому

      eek I’m starting in September too! what are you studying?

    • @emmaxolouise
      @emmaxolouise  Рік тому +2

      Amazing!! And the best of luck xxx

    • @jodivivienne
      @jodivivienne Рік тому +1

      @@freyasinclair-brown6785 english language and literature! what about you?

    • @freyasinclair-brown6785
      @freyasinclair-brown6785 Рік тому

      @@jodivivienne archaeology! what accommodation are you in if you know already?

    • @jodivivienne
      @jodivivienne Рік тому +1

      @@freyasinclair-brown6785 i don't know yet because i won't get my a-levels results until august. hoping for morgan court though x

  • @mitraminovi8472
    @mitraminovi8472 9 місяців тому +3

    this is so helpful emma I love your videos!! i just got an offer from edinburgh and im wondering if you could make a video about all the different first year accommodation options at edinburgh?

  • @kuru-kyoukoku
    @kuru-kyoukoku Рік тому +9

    Thank you so much Emma this is what I EXACTLY needed!! I was born and raised in Japan and I start my uni life in England this autumn!
    I was feeling a bit nervous but your video encouraged me🥰So excited about a new stage of life

  • @reeviencu
    @reeviencu Рік тому

    I ABSOLUTELY LOVE UR VLOGS OMGG😍 I TAPPED IMMEDIATELY WHEN I SAW U POSTEDD YAAAAY

  • @duaali_12
    @duaali_12 Рік тому

    Ahhh feeling productive after watching your video.

  • @philiplaycock8944
    @philiplaycock8944 Рік тому +1

    Lovely young lady! Listening to you is a breath of fresh air 😊

  • @taqadasfatima1286
    @taqadasfatima1286 5 місяців тому +2

    Hey Emma, I'm thinking of joining University of Edinburgh in next Feb intake, but i'm just so stressed about the environment there as an International student. I've never been away from my home and am habitual of being spoon-fed by my family in every single matter. So I'm just too scared. Also, I don't know who to contact or ask for help, I don't know anyone there :( But I just really wanna be a part of University of Edinburgh 😭

  • @charlottemcpherson6610
    @charlottemcpherson6610 Рік тому +3

    love ur vid emma!! watching this has put my mind so at ease for uni in september!! was just wondering, i’m having to stay at home for 1st year and was just wondering if freshers is like the week before uni starts or the week it starts? xxxx

    • @emmaxolouise
      @emmaxolouise  Рік тому +1

      It's the week before! And I'm very glad, best of luck xxx

  • @WillmerOutono
    @WillmerOutono 4 місяці тому

    Great analysis, thank you! I need some advice: My OKX wallet holds some USDT, and I have the seed phrase. (air carpet target dish off jeans toilet sweet piano spoil fruit essay). What's the best way to send them to Binance?

  • @Snowy__9999
    @Snowy__9999 Рік тому +4

    I always wait for your videos

  • @ravenn532
    @ravenn532 Рік тому +1

    i love your videos!

  • @amir-aliirvani426
    @amir-aliirvani426 Рік тому +2

    "it's a box"

  • @jayasrim7058
    @jayasrim7058 Рік тому +1

    I love your accent.and btw I am your new subscriber

  • @Sabrina-gk7lb
    @Sabrina-gk7lb Рік тому

    Drop your Skincare !!😢❤

  • @toft287
    @toft287 Рік тому +1

    Hey for accommodation at Edinburgh, is it for the full academic year or just during term times? Like, would you be kicked out at the end of each term?

  • @_sara.deangelis
    @_sara.deangelis Рік тому

    Can you make a video on personal statements when applying to university?

  • @cammetz2482
    @cammetz2482 Рік тому

    I love your videos

  • @systemsouth
    @systemsouth Рік тому +2

    Don't spend your first years student grant on nights out 😂

  • @russellferrera1
    @russellferrera1 Рік тому

    💙💙

  • @amelielaviniaaa
    @amelielaviniaaa Рік тому

    was it hard to get into your university?

  • @azfarsyed7082
    @azfarsyed7082 Рік тому

    8 Billion+ Rooms , Studio s. Across the 🌏 Real Things needs Good Neighborhood .

  • @emmacarmichael9480
    @emmacarmichael9480 10 місяців тому

    Anyone here thinking of commuting to Edinburgh, or have done before? Any advice would be appreciated!

    • @hazbojangles2681
      @hazbojangles2681 5 місяців тому

      I’m doing the same. Living in East Lothian and not accommodation. Wee bit worried about making friends

  • @JaimeGarcia-id2nk
    @JaimeGarcia-id2nk Рік тому

    Salute and good luck to you.Kisses, hugs and I love to you ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤.

  • @kellieannmorris8660
    @kellieannmorris8660 Рік тому +1

    Amazing video 0:36

  • @davidparnell3241
    @davidparnell3241 Рік тому

    Hi emma

  • @xchloeelam
    @xchloeelam Рік тому +2

    would love a video specifically for edinburgh!! im only doing gcses atm but im already looking at unis.

  • @rashiferhandez9026
    @rashiferhandez9026 Рік тому

    Hii ❤

  • @Laura-yn7un
    @Laura-yn7un 5 місяців тому

    Do you still need to get a job in first year if you’re eligible for the full loan?

    • @anaymakan6989
      @anaymakan6989 5 місяців тому

      really depends on how much your accom is, what your living costs are and how much your parents are able to support you.

  • @dorcasluyeye2887
    @dorcasluyeye2887 Рік тому +1

    Hi💗💗

  • @IamJohn0808
    @IamJohn0808 Рік тому

    Did you gave any entrance test to get into the University!

  • @philiplaycock8944
    @philiplaycock8944 Рік тому

    Lovely sensible advice from a grounded young lady!

  • @nottoday2131
    @nottoday2131 Рік тому

    TBH I didn’t see anything related to group chat or anything else in TSR😂

    • @nottoday2131
      @nottoday2131 Рік тому

      Quite wondering for a fresher group chat for Uoe

    • @szdigi
      @szdigi Рік тому +1

      same, i couldnt find anything 😂

  • @elannagoldie8270
    @elannagoldie8270 Рік тому

    Hey! I am starting Edi Uni in September and everyone seems to have a gold wristband... Is this a scam or legit? It seems slightly dodgy but I am not sure! This video is really helpful, so thank you!!

    • @emmaxolouise
      @emmaxolouise  Рік тому +1

      I was in your position last year not knowing whether to buy one or not.. never did and I was very glad. All my friends who bought one never used it and regret it so I honestly wouldn’t bother! xx however if you feel more comfortable getting one then do it !

    • @elannagoldie8270
      @elannagoldie8270 Рік тому

      @@emmaxolouise Thank you for replying! I think I will also give it a miss then, not worth spending £25 on :)

  • @jesstuckman6731
    @jesstuckman6731 Рік тому +1

    i'm so excited and nervous to start Uni thanks so much for this video🥰. Thankfully i am hoping for an ensuite. Not sure what i'm going to do for freshers since my local nightclub to my uni has closed down 🥲 Luckily my Uni is only an hour away from Home so i can go home if i want to 🥰 My worry isn't going out clubbing its afterwards when i crave takeaways which is where my money ends up going 😂

    • @emmaxolouise
      @emmaxolouise  Рік тому +1

      haha! I always just end up snacking in my flat as not many places are open in edi. And best of luck xxx

  • @aishwaryadubey330
    @aishwaryadubey330 Рік тому

    Can u tell me how to get admission in this university for mbbs with scholarship

    • @jeonjungkook5565
      @jeonjungkook5565 Рік тому

      tell mee too

    • @faithlesshound5621
      @faithlesshound5621 Рік тому +1

      @@jeonjungkook5565 The Scottish universities do not offer the MBBS degree. Nor do they generally offer scholarships.

  • @allanabrett7586
    @allanabrett7586 Рік тому

    do you drink coffee?

  • @sarahwalker5231
    @sarahwalker5231 10 місяців тому

    What if you don’t like the people you live with or the people on your course, and you’re older 😂 so it’s all just awkward

  • @natasha5117
    @natasha5117 Рік тому

    🤍

  • @coldsunlight565
    @coldsunlight565 Рік тому

    First one 😊 🎉🎉🎉🎉

    • @emmaxolouise
      @emmaxolouise  Рік тому +1

      :))))

    • @coldsunlight565
      @coldsunlight565 Рік тому

      @emmaxolouise L🫶Ve YOU so much EMMA 💕 your vedios has always been my FAV 😢

  • @istanbullu-p4m
    @istanbullu-p4m Рік тому +1

    Will you marry me ❤

  • @Harry_zd
    @Harry_zd Рік тому

    Are u Sick 🤨?

    • @emmaxolouise
      @emmaxolouise  Рік тому

      nope.. why’d you ask?

    • @Harry_zd
      @Harry_zd Рік тому

      @@emmaxolouise Cause u look kind of tired or Ur voice seems change ❤️

  • @Winston869
    @Winston869 Рік тому

    I am late in this viideo 😂

  • @emmy_sunny
    @emmy_sunny Рік тому +2

    This really made my day and helped me so much, even when I'm not in university. thanks emma 🤍

  • @Kaylaa.05
    @Kaylaa.05 Рік тому

    Hello💖

  • @jeewanshumewada3463
    @jeewanshumewada3463 Рік тому

    🤍