The three most important things I learned in college: 1. Those who say they got everything under control are either super smart, efficient, or in most cases lying/keeping up appearances. 2. Time to do assignments and study is never enough time. Make a schedule and get urgent items out of the way because it becomes an assembly line. Right when you think, you're done something else replaces it. 3. Take care of your health and try and manage your sleep schedule best you can. I went to school many times while sick but it's even harder to do in college. Some teachers will give extensions but in my personal experience most won't!
Completely agree with all of what James has said here, I finished my undergrad at Bristol 2 years ago now, and am abour to start a Masters at Manchester. I think maybe the only thing I would add is make use of the Careers Service that your university has from the first semester. Not necessarily the first week, but have a look at the opportunities and training, help with applications and contacts they have. They can really help secure internships or summer abroad stuff that can really make your time at University much better.
do you just ask them for a list of useful/tailored internships. they email a lot of oppurtunties out to us in the mailing list already. idk i wanna make the most of them but i dont see how, unless to help me with applying/practice interviews
@@justanotherdreamer7721 see if they offer like a sit down consultation with a member of their staff. Make sure you go in with questions like the above, i used mine for interview prep, they run sessions with alumni in sectors you want to get into, especially ones you dont know about yet.
Yes I was proactive since the beginning. Since the start of my second year I have worked (part time) for a local engineering company and from third year until now (3 months left) in a start-up. It has made me a better student overall with industry experience. My advice is be keen and show that you are passionate. You will make enemies in your class but you are here to develop yourself. Who knows, you may also have a guaranteed job ! The job market is rough out there. Good luck!
Hands down I think you’re one of the coolest guys on the internet, so grounded and down to earth yet fun and inspiring. I start Uni on the 14th and I couldn’t be more excited or grateful, thanks James!
Wow, a moving into uni video that is actually useful! Im moving into uni 2 weeks today and this video is going to be so helpful when i am quickly buying everything when i move in!
Seven minutes in and wow this is SO extensive!!! I really appreciate you making this effort to make our lives easier hahah, also the timing is crazy bc I‘m going to uni really soon :)
This is THE BEST Uni videos I've ever watched, thank you so much James!! I'm going to uni next year but I'm already super anxious and this video is just really useful and allowed me to have a brief about the uni life, so thank you again!
Watching this video the day before uni starts for me and probably for many people as well. Honestly, thank you so much for the advice, everything you said, especially in the second part of the video. It all really helped to relieve my anxiety and removed my impression that I had no idea on how to get started!
ayyy 2 minutes!! this is the really the only series I’ll come back to every week so great job!! good luck in your future and hello from a fellow Brit 🇬🇧
Thanks a million James, I'm going in blind and this video has helped open my eyes up to what to expect espcially when mentioning budget, acedemic and so forth. It's actualy provided some comfort, thank you once again bro.
Thanks James ! ☺️ My most important tip is : sleep and eat well. Some days are hard and that's okay . The college will never emphasize the importance of having a minimum 6 hour sleep . Secondly , please do not skip BREAKFAST. If you're hungry your concentration span and efficiency will decline. Please carry a water bottle and a small snack. Have fun and learn well :) You got this !
Thank you so much for all the advice! I will be starting uni this month and this type of guide video is exactly what I've been looking for and something I would also do myself haha as you mentioned at the end of the video where you just wanted to put the information out there regardless if anybody takes it, almost venting lol. University really is something, a very unique and special experience that you get to live through only once in your life. I personally would be fine living independently, although It is a bit concerning on how much space we're allowed (especially with risen student acc costs) for how much we have, I view it like a game. A game of being in a completely new environment, meeting so many people, balancing studies, health (physical and mental), finances, work, hobbies, relationships, etc and its all about playing the game, being proactive and not being scared to be out there and live to the fullest.
i really second the uni group chats, i was terrified of going to uni but joined one for my uni accommodation and through it found most of my flatmates before uni started and found common ground / made plans before we even got there, and actually met my boyfriend (not in my flat obv lol) through the same chat who im now living with in my final year! so as someone who has social anxiety it made it a lot easier (still scary though ofc!)
The video was very useful. I think this was recomended to me cause since I've just started my second year of a levels and my tutors have pressing the idea of university onto me like crazy. They have planned out an hour a week to plan university in some way, and while I wanna go, when it comes from the teacher it sounds super corporate and filtered. None of my tutors haven't even mentioned the actual experience with friends and living on your own, it's just "can you afford it", "you may have to resit", "I want a draft of your application form". This felt like a much needed breather, as it reminded me why I really want to go to uni: become the best/most successful version of myself and have the time of my life. In summary, cheers
Great video, the mental health bit and packing list reassured me a lot! I gasped when you mentioned Ocean because I’m going to Nottingham in two weeks, I’ll bare that horrible fact in mind 😭
i start uni in a little over a week and i've been so anxious but this helped me feel better and a little more prepared. thank you for a very informative video! :-)
Wow James it's perfect timing since I'm starting university now. Thank you so much❤ PS. You should do more grwm tiktoks. They are really high quality just like your fits
Best of luck bro, just be sensible tbh, if you go to your lectures and dedicate another hour of your day everyday to going over stuff you will more than excel🫶
It was interesting to see not much has changed since I studied for my bachelor's degree (mid-late 2000s. Main difference was that laptops were just on the cusp of taking over for note taking, and you needed special permission to take your exams on one). Some admin tips I discovered along the way, and have served me well in my later studies too: 1. Check your program's requirements and policies for updates at the beginning of every academic year - some programs only apply them to new students (so as not to change course for existing ones), and others apply them everyone. This way, you'll know what's actually expected of you. 2. Maintain a spreadsheet with your all your courses on it, preferably grouped by semester taken in. It serves both as a way to plan out your remaining courses (like if you're taking electives), as well as show your cumulative GPA, so there are no surprises in the final transcript (I usually entered the course info at the beginning of a semester, and updated the grade when it was released at the end). The basic columns were: semester name, course name, course code, number of credits worth, grade, number equivalent (in case grades were given in letter-form), and cumulative GPA (used an excel formula for this, accounting for the number of credits each class was worth). This is also useful if you're working to achieve or maintain a certain GPA.
There is such a pressure to go out and go clubbing in uni, if it’s not for you don’t put loads of pressure on yourself! If you know you’d have a fun time just going to the pub with a friend or just staying in and watching a film then definitely do that!!! Your “uni experience” should be what makes you happiest 🫶
Watching this as someone who missed my imperial offer is peak thanks for the advice though idk why but the way this video is made makes it feel different to all the other generic PACK FOR UNI videos that all feel like the same video
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wow a half an hour video, your longest by far, sadly i go to an online uni, so everything except exams is done at home, so this video isnt going to be helpful but I'm still watching it just for fun and info as to what things u might need, or if someday i go to a regular uni to do my masters, it'll come in handy then hopefully
Hey I loved watching this video. Please can you make a more detailed video on managing money at uni? Also how many hours would you say you need to revise per day for uni? x
@@James____Edward little bit crazy as I can Rember your watching your vids when your first starting uni like it was yesterday, bit terrifying it’s now my turn.
The three most important things I learned in college:
1. Those who say they got everything under control are either super smart, efficient, or in most cases lying/keeping up appearances.
2. Time to do assignments and study is never enough time. Make a schedule and get urgent items out of the way because it becomes an assembly line. Right when you think, you're done something else replaces it.
3. Take care of your health and try and manage your sleep schedule best you can. I went to school many times while sick but it's even harder to do in college. Some teachers will give extensions but in my personal experience most won't!
Completely agree with all of what James has said here, I finished my undergrad at Bristol 2 years ago now, and am abour to start a Masters at Manchester. I think maybe the only thing I would add is make use of the Careers Service that your university has from the first semester. Not necessarily the first week, but have a look at the opportunities and training, help with applications and contacts they have. They can really help secure internships or summer abroad stuff that can really make your time at University much better.
Yeh annoyed I missed this tbh. Best of luck with the masters 🫡
do you just ask them for a list of useful/tailored internships. they email a lot of oppurtunties out to us in the mailing list already. idk i wanna make the most of them but i dont see how, unless to help me with applying/practice interviews
@@justanotherdreamer7721 see if they offer like a sit down consultation with a member of their staff. Make sure you go in with questions like the above, i used mine for interview prep, they run sessions with alumni in sectors you want to get into, especially ones you dont know about yet.
Yes I was proactive since the beginning. Since the start of my second year I have worked (part time) for a local engineering company and from third year until now (3 months left) in a start-up. It has made me a better student overall with industry experience. My advice is be keen and show that you are passionate. You will make enemies in your class but you are here to develop yourself. Who knows, you may also have a guaranteed job ! The job market is rough out there. Good luck!
Hands down I think you’re one of the coolest guys on the internet, so grounded and down to earth yet fun and inspiring. I start Uni on the 14th and I couldn’t be more excited or grateful, thanks James!
Appreciate you bro 🖤 best of luck with uni 🫶
Perfect timing as I'm starting uni next month. I'll put these tips to use. Thank you, James!
Best of luck bro 🖤
There's still hope for the world with youth like you
💀🖤
Wow, a moving into uni video that is actually useful! Im moving into uni 2 weeks today and this video is going to be so helpful when i am quickly buying everything when i move in!
Best of luck bro 🖤
@@James____Edward thank you 🙏, i move in this sunday and im absolutely bricking it now 😭
Best series on RUclips???
We try 🥲🖤
It’s definitely my favourite
@@Parsnip-er5nesame
No. He's a complete whitey 😂
I promise 🙌🏾
Seven minutes in and wow this is SO extensive!!! I really appreciate you making this effort to make our lives easier hahah, also the timing is crazy bc I‘m going to uni really soon :)
Ahh much appreciated! I hope you enjoyed the rest too :)
@@James____Edward I certainly did!! :))
This is THE BEST Uni videos I've ever watched, thank you so much James!! I'm going to uni next year but I'm already super anxious and this video is just really useful and allowed me to have a brief about the uni life, so thank you again!
Much love 🖤
I absolutely to love just watch these and making these small changes to my life, love the videos man
Appreciate you 🖤
absolutely made my day whenever there is a new vid always puts a smile on my face keep up the good work!
Appreciate you bro 🖤
Watching this video the day before uni starts for me and probably for many people as well. Honestly, thank you so much for the advice, everything you said, especially in the second part of the video. It all really helped to relieve my anxiety and removed my impression that I had no idea on how to get started!
All good man 🫶 best of luck! 🖤
ayyy 2 minutes!! this is the really the only series I’ll come back to every week so great job!! good luck in your future and hello from a fellow Brit 🇬🇧
Means a lot honestly and ty 🖤
I am about to start my econometrics bachelor tomorrow, and these tips seem really helpful. Thanks alot mate :)
Best of luck 🖤!
Thanks a million James, I'm going in blind and this video has helped open my eyes up to what to expect espcially when mentioning budget, acedemic and so forth. It's actualy provided some comfort, thank you once again bro.
You got this 🖤
Thanks James ! ☺️
My most important tip is : sleep and eat well. Some days are hard and that's okay . The college will never emphasize the importance of having a minimum 6 hour sleep .
Secondly , please do not skip BREAKFAST. If you're hungry your concentration span and efficiency will decline. Please carry a water bottle and a small snack.
Have fun and learn well :) You got this !
100%
moving out in a few weeks for uni and although ive already bought most of the things i'll need this video has still been super helpful :)
you know it’s a good day when james uploads 😂
Appreciate you 🖤
Thank you so much for all the advice! I will be starting uni this month and this type of guide video is exactly what I've been looking for and something I would also do myself haha as you mentioned at the end of the video where you just wanted to put the information out there regardless if anybody takes it, almost venting lol. University really is something, a very unique and special experience that you get to live through only once in your life. I personally would be fine living independently, although It is a bit concerning on how much space we're allowed (especially with risen student acc costs) for how much we have, I view it like a game. A game of being in a completely new environment, meeting so many people, balancing studies, health (physical and mental), finances, work, hobbies, relationships, etc and its all about playing the game, being proactive and not being scared to be out there and live to the fullest.
100% bro. You will smash it 🖤
I love this, thank you so much, I'm going to end up rewatching this so many times as I get all my shopping done.
Much love 🖤 best of luck with uni!
This video is a complete jem. Much love, James!
🖤
Moving into my dorm tomorrow and this genuinely cleared up a lot of concerns, i appreciate the intimate content man 💙
Hope it’s all going well 🖤
going to uni on the other side of the country in less than two weeks. found this unbelievably helpful so thank you 🙏
Best of luck bro 🖤
You are my role model, man. I learned a lot from you, especially 17:13. I needed that advice badly, because I am always alone. Thank you. ♥
Every video in this series is great thanks a lot man appreciate you 🖤
Means a lot bro ty 🖤
I'm starting Uni next year and your videos are the only thing reassuring me at this point 😭
Thank you James!!
Best of luck bro 🖤
Itz my third semester, I just realised some of your tips I was already doing and some I was yet to do. A study buddy is a must😅
You dont even know how perfect timing this video is for me ❤ thanks for the advice
All good bro! Best of luck !
i really second the uni group chats, i was terrified of going to uni but joined one for my uni accommodation and through it found most of my flatmates before uni started and found common ground / made plans before we even got there, and actually met my boyfriend (not in my flat obv lol) through the same chat who im now living with in my final year! so as someone who has social anxiety it made it a lot easier (still scary though ofc!)
Thats class! Best of luck with your 3rd year 🫶
I am about to star University next week thank you so much for this video!
All good 🖤 best of luck!
YES! YOU’RE IN A NEW CHAPTER, JAMES!! 👏
Yessir 🫡
Thanks for this
I had this doubt in mind for long time
🙌🏼🙌🏼
You got this!
@@James____Edward thanks mate
I am currently in high school so this was important for me 😀
The video was very useful. I think this was recomended to me cause since I've just started my second year of a levels and my tutors have pressing the idea of university onto me like crazy. They have planned out an hour a week to plan university in some way, and while I wanna go, when it comes from the teacher it sounds super corporate and filtered. None of my tutors haven't even mentioned the actual experience with friends and living on your own, it's just "can you afford it", "you may have to resit", "I want a draft of your application form". This felt like a much needed breather, as it reminded me why I really want to go to uni: become the best/most successful version of myself and have the time of my life.
In summary, cheers
Much love bro 🖤 best of luck with your a levels 🫶
Thanks for the video lad, I’m staring Uni next week and you’re almost like a sound older brother giving all these tips. Cheers mate🙌
🖤 much love, best of luck bro!
Great video, the mental health bit and packing list reassured me a lot! I gasped when you mentioned Ocean because I’m going to Nottingham in two weeks, I’ll bare that horrible fact in mind 😭
Hahaha enjoy man! Notts is meant to be clsss
Thank you for the realistic advice James, you have spoken a lot more hard-truths it seems compared to others.
I really hope I come back here when it’s my turn to step into university. Really awesome tips.
Much love 🖤
as someone that is starting university next year this video was really helpfull thanks alot James
Much love bro 🖤
i start uni in a little over a week and i've been so anxious but this helped me feel better and a little more prepared. thank you for a very informative video! :-)
🖤
About to start my uni in some days! Another banger brother 🙌🏼
Best of luck! 🖤
fun and knowledgeable video james !!
Mate - great content, thanks for making this!! Great advice and such a lovely guy!
Much love bro 🖤
Wow James it's perfect timing since I'm starting university now. Thank you so much❤
PS. You should do more grwm tiktoks. They are really high quality just like your fits
Ah appreciate you bro. Feel like my grwms lack a true usp so have been holding off on making them, will see what I can do tho 🖤
Also best of luck!!
This could not be better timing. I start tomorrow and I'm really enthousiastic!
Best of luck bro 🖤!
Thanks James. I'm starting at the University of Bristol tomorrow!! I'm so excited but feel like I still haven't done everything that I need to do.
You got this 🖤 best of luck 🫶
You got this 🖤 best of luck 🫶
i’m moving into halls in 7 days this was very much needed 😭
Best of luck 🖤
I literally just got accepted into a physics undergrad this is so perfect - thank you so much!
Best of luck bro 🖤
Starting at imperial this month, perfect timing for this vid!
Ayy class! Best of luck 🖤
Cheers mate off to uni this October and worried about balancing the social and academic side. Good tips 🔥
Best of luck bro, just be sensible tbh, if you go to your lectures and dedicate another hour of your day everyday to going over stuff you will more than excel🫶
im gonna be heading off to imperial in 2 weeks now so this was SUPER helpful
Best of luck bro 🖤
Hey thanks for making these videos they are so inspiring!
Much love 🖤
Thank you so much for this video! I think you clarified absolutely everything for me
That’s class! Best of luck 🖤
I’m starting this month, really excited :))
Best of luck 🖤
Great episode James! Keep it up!👽
Ty 🖤🖤
It was interesting to see not much has changed since I studied for my bachelor's degree (mid-late 2000s. Main difference was that laptops were just on the cusp of taking over for note taking, and you needed special permission to take your exams on one).
Some admin tips I discovered along the way, and have served me well in my later studies too:
1. Check your program's requirements and policies for updates at the beginning of every academic year - some programs only apply them to new students (so as not to change course for existing ones), and others apply them everyone. This way, you'll know what's actually expected of you.
2. Maintain a spreadsheet with your all your courses on it, preferably grouped by semester taken in. It serves both as a way to plan out your remaining courses (like if you're taking electives), as well as show your cumulative GPA, so there are no surprises in the final transcript (I usually entered the course info at the beginning of a semester, and updated the grade when it was released at the end). The basic columns were: semester name, course name, course code, number of credits worth, grade, number equivalent (in case grades were given in letter-form), and cumulative GPA (used an excel formula for this, accounting for the number of credits each class was worth). This is also useful if you're working to achieve or maintain a certain GPA.
this has been really helpful, thanks for the advice :)
🖤🫶
Amazing vid so far mate
Lmk what u think at the end 🖤
@@James____Edward it was great just doesn’t help me cause I’m in high school
thank you so much for this.
The dad I never had, thanks!!
Senior in high school. I cant wait for university. Im applying right now for the honors college near by
Best of luck 🖤
I thoroughly enjoyed this
Much love 🖤
There is such a pressure to go out and go clubbing in uni, if it’s not for you don’t put loads of pressure on yourself! If you know you’d have a fun time just going to the pub with a friend or just staying in and watching a film then definitely do that!!! Your “uni experience” should be what makes you happiest 🫶
100%
Thank you, James I really love you ❤
🖤
Starting my first day in 8 hours, thanks for the vid
Best of luck bro 🖤
Nice , advice bro my uni is next month. I will try my best. Thanks
You got this! 🖤
Watched this video even though im not planing to go to UNI again
This is so helpful, thanks so much
🖤
amazing video, thanks mate
Much love 🖤
Watching this as someone who missed my imperial offer is peak
thanks for the advice though idk why but the way this video is made makes it feel different to all the other generic PACK FOR UNI videos that all feel like the same video
Ahaha all good bro 🖤 and yeh sorry to hear that but honestly you will probably have a much better time where ever your meant to go 🫶
@@James____Edward yeah London student life looks hectic and I literally move in today to my other uni, can’t wait
Am off to uni of bath for business cannot wait and love the vids xx
Class! Good luck 🖤
@@James____Edward Thanks!
Letsss gooo 🎉!!! Starting a Cinema BTS (BTEC in england) in Cannes, France. Il'l take your advices for tomorrow!
You're the best fr ty man
Cannes is stunning! Best of luck 🖤
oh wow thats sick
@@James____Edward thanks mate appriciate you
Great video bud!
Much love 🖤
W vid, tysm for making this 🙏🙏🔥
Much love bro 🖤
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Well done
Your gut is the most important thing!!!!!!!!!!!
🖤🖤
Thanks James!
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wow a half an hour video, your longest by far, sadly i go to an online uni, so everything except exams is done at home, so this video isnt going to be helpful but I'm still watching it just for fun and info as to what things u might need, or if someday i go to a regular uni to do my masters, it'll come in handy then hopefully
Respect that bro 🖤 online uni is a serious hustle
Wow, that was a great list ❤
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Yes. Brilliant.
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Hey I loved watching this video. Please can you make a more detailed video on managing money at uni? Also how many hours would you say you need to revise per day for uni? x
Try to dedicate maybe an hour each day! And I’ll see what I can do 🖤
Againn tapped in,!!!
🖤
Perfect starting uni in 2 weeks
You got this 🖤
@@James____Edward little bit crazy as I can Rember your watching your vids when your first starting uni like it was yesterday, bit terrifying it’s now my turn.
For free? Thank you for this bro, I’m moving in 2 weeks, so nervous!!
💀, best of luck bro ! You got this
Amazing video
Thank you 🖤
Thanks bro 🙏
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Iam Big fan off you and your style
Luv u from korea❤
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thanks golden man
I like your videos
Ty! 🖤
Thanks for this trips
Amazing ❤
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Hi James, was just wondering if you could do one for going to a levels as most people leave their high school to join a school for a levels.🙏
Honestly can’t even remember for a levels but I’ll do some digging!
Cheers man 👊
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What are ur tips abt organising the kitchen if ur sharing with 6 other people as u mentioned people steal each others things??
James quick question I sopport Charlton Athletic fc what do u sopport
Dude can you put this on a document or something it would go hardddddddd.
thanks james!!
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great vid
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thanks james. this helped.
Much love 🖤
big ups lad
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