Something I had trouble wrapping my head around when I started college was extensions. This was not a thing at my high school but so many of my peers felt totally comfortable asking for extensions and I didn't! So if your professor doesn't include an extension policy in their syllabus, ask them how and when they prefer to receive extension requests and if there are any limitations. Trust me, you'll be glad to know ahead of time! -Paola
This also really should be in every syllabus now, because it's part of ADA. All that was still being figured out the last time I was in college, so it was really shocking to me to return to school and have it just be... everywhere!
I'm a socially reserved student and being so timid trapped me in a cycle of depression and frustration, so bah! I've been in college long enough! I'm breaking out of my shyness shell and I'm working together with my colleagues to move forward!
Joining the Men's Glee Club in college was the best decision I ever made. Had tons of chances to perform places I never thought I would, and the guys I sang with were amazing friends the whole time I was in school. I think the club literally saved my life. When I was going through rough parts, if I could just get to Tuesday night, then I knew I would be in a judgement free zone with a bunch of guys who really had my best interests at heart.
College was challenging enough for me in the early 2000s without a pandemic so I'm really impressed with all the students and teachers who've made their way through it like this.
College is a good time to try a new skill or hobby that you’ve been interested but haven’t started. There will be other people your same age who are also beginners. I’ve always been interested in trying martial arts, so did a karate PE class my first year. I ended up loving it so much I continued training and was a brown belt when I graduated!
Yeah same. I honestly lost a lot of respect for universities in general because of that. You have to be a very specific kind of person to fit into university and everyone who dont fit into that mold get discarded by the wayside.
I too was in your shoes but i realized along the only reason why I am in university was because I was coerced by my peers and parents when I told them i want to take a different path like polytechnic school or practical workshops. If you feel you are not gaining anything in University, just drop out and find a better school. Honestly university is an outdated concept
ayo i believe in you!! it's really hard to put yourself out there but i'm sure that if you do you'll find people that will see you for the wonderful person you are!!
Honestly the main thing is that you always have to put yourself out there, you can’t find your place without running into a few you don’t quite fit in, and that’s okay
I went to college on my Veterans benefits to study and get a degree. Most of the acquaintances and friends I made there were veterans who were there for the same reasons.
fun fact : I searched out for these things and find nothing in my university, I am from India and costs of university is 12$ per year. They just focus on studies .. There are sports clubs, debate club only for professional students who are already better
There are a lot of ways, BUT here are 3 that come to mind from my personal experience (hi, I'm the producer for this show, Nick Jenkins). 1. Whether you're in a Zoom waiting room or standing in front of a classroom waiting to go in. Just say hi to people. Ask them about the homework or the project they're working on. It doesn't have to be much. 2. GROUP PROJECTS are scary and exhausting but also allow time for you to get to know people and let them get to know you. 3. This one can seem the most challenging, but stay with me. Organize something. You can organize a board game night with a couple people in a public place like the student union. Or organize a trip to the movies. "Hey I'm going to see "???" on Sunday at noon. Anyone want to join? It's possible you won't get any takers, but you're creating the opportunity to share an experience and that's all you can really do.
RehanRC - I've found that's been the big challenge as I go BACK to school during pandemic times, and all my classes I'm taking from my office at home. But what I discovered, about halfway through my first semester, is that other people are lonely and miss being around people, too! It turned out there was a particular student who always replied to my discussion board posts, and I started replying to hers, and then we started talking, and then made plans to actually hang out come fall when we'll both be on campus. To our delight, we're taking a course together this summer, too. And there are a few other people that I recognize by name in my summer classes, from last semester, and I'm taking the time to say hello, that it's nice to see them again, and to be friendly and engaging. Right now, it's just stuff like OMG YOU HAVE A PUPPY CAN I SEE PICTURES?! or "yes, I have cats, here they are!" or remembering they weren't feeling well in the last course chat and asking how they're doing. They're small things, but they're how you end up at the bigger things. Something my adviser from undergrad used to tell me was that we all should accept that as adults, we're not going to have the dozens and dozens of friends that childhood experiences tell us to expect - but if we can have one handful of friends we trust with anything? Then we're in a pretty good spot.
I remember when I enrolled in university, it sucks, i was only there because of peer pressure. If i had the freedom to choose how i learn, id go to a polytechnic school
I didn't either, but really wish that I had. College was a very lonely experience for me. Grad school was much different, but undergrad was scary. So, I wish I'd had resources like this when I was starting.
Something I had trouble wrapping my head around when I started college was extensions. This was not a thing at my high school but so many of my peers felt totally comfortable asking for extensions and I didn't! So if your professor doesn't include an extension policy in their syllabus, ask them how and when they prefer to receive extension requests and if there are any limitations. Trust me, you'll be glad to know ahead of time! -Paola
This also really should be in every syllabus now, because it's part of ADA. All that was still being figured out the last time I was in college, so it was really shocking to me to return to school and have it just be... everywhere!
I'm a socially reserved student and being so timid trapped me in a cycle of depression and frustration, so bah! I've been in college long enough! I'm breaking out of my shyness shell and I'm working together with my colleagues to move forward!
Joining the Men's Glee Club in college was the best decision I ever made. Had tons of chances to perform places I never thought I would, and the guys I sang with were amazing friends the whole time I was in school. I think the club literally saved my life. When I was going through rough parts, if I could just get to Tuesday night, then I knew I would be in a judgement free zone with a bunch of guys who really had my best interests at heart.
Surviving college through a pandemic from 2020-2022 so far and it's really great to see this video...
College was challenging enough for me in the early 2000s without a pandemic so I'm really impressed with all the students and teachers who've made their way through it like this.
College is a good time to try a new skill or hobby that you’ve been interested but haven’t started. There will be other people your same age who are also beginners. I’ve always been interested in trying martial arts, so did a karate PE class my first year. I ended up loving it so much I continued training and was a brown belt when I graduated!
The part about the emails was great! I had a class focused on that in my college days, it's super important.
I have been studying in my university for almost two years now. I have no friends and I honestly have no hope I will make any.
Yeah same. I honestly lost a lot of respect for universities in general because of that. You have to be a very specific kind of person to fit into university and everyone who dont fit into that mold get discarded by the wayside.
it seems like the only way to make friends is by circumstance 😩
I too was in your shoes but i realized along the only reason why I am in university was because I was coerced by my peers and parents when I told them i want to take a different path like polytechnic school or practical workshops. If you feel you are not gaining anything in University, just drop out and find a better school. Honestly university is an outdated concept
I don't have any friends from college, just highschool
ayo i believe in you!! it's really hard to put yourself out there but i'm sure that if you do you'll find people that will see you for the wonderful person you are!!
Literally graduated 4 hours ago and I’ll be attending ASU in the fall. Kinda funny how this was recommended.
Congratulations!!!
Honestly the main thing is that you always have to put yourself out there, you can’t find your place without running into a few you don’t quite fit in, and that’s okay
Great video, well done! Hopefully it inspires prospective students and gets them excited for their future in post-secondary education!
I went to college on my Veterans benefits to study and get a degree. Most of the acquaintances and friends I made there were veterans who were there for the same reasons.
This is so nice to have when I just graduated High School
Being around people is just so exhausting, even when I don't interact with anyone. I feel like I should be doing more.
Y'ALL INCLUDED THE MX PREFIX, I LOVE YOU ALL SO MUCH.
fun fact : I searched out for these things and find nothing in my university, I am from India and costs of university is 12$ per year. They just focus on studies .. There are sports clubs, debate club only for professional students who are already better
I was literally watching y’all three minutes ago
How do you make friends?
There are a lot of ways, BUT here are 3 that come to mind from my personal experience (hi, I'm the producer for this show, Nick Jenkins).
1. Whether you're in a Zoom waiting room or standing in front of a classroom waiting to go in. Just say hi to people. Ask them about the homework or the project they're working on. It doesn't have to be much.
2. GROUP PROJECTS are scary and exhausting but also allow time for you to get to know people and let them get to know you.
3. This one can seem the most challenging, but stay with me. Organize something. You can organize a board game night with a couple people in a public place like the student union. Or organize a trip to the movies. "Hey I'm going to see "???" on Sunday at noon. Anyone want to join? It's possible you won't get any takers, but you're creating the opportunity to share an experience and that's all you can really do.
RehanRC - I've found that's been the big challenge as I go BACK to school during pandemic times, and all my classes I'm taking from my office at home. But what I discovered, about halfway through my first semester, is that other people are lonely and miss being around people, too! It turned out there was a particular student who always replied to my discussion board posts, and I started replying to hers, and then we started talking, and then made plans to actually hang out come fall when we'll both be on campus. To our delight, we're taking a course together this summer, too.
And there are a few other people that I recognize by name in my summer classes, from last semester, and I'm taking the time to say hello, that it's nice to see them again, and to be friendly and engaging. Right now, it's just stuff like OMG YOU HAVE A PUPPY CAN I SEE PICTURES?! or "yes, I have cats, here they are!" or remembering they weren't feeling well in the last course chat and asking how they're doing. They're small things, but they're how you end up at the bigger things.
Something my adviser from undergrad used to tell me was that we all should accept that as adults, we're not going to have the dozens and dozens of friends that childhood experiences tell us to expect - but if we can have one handful of friends we trust with anything? Then we're in a pretty good spot.
Can you guys please make a crash course on CALCULUS
I remember when I enrolled in university, it sucks, i was only there because of peer pressure. If i had the freedom to choose how i learn, id go to a polytechnic school
cool.
3:36 That Kiwanis club thing, are you sure isn't a bit too local to be mentioned in this program?
They're international and seemingly everywhere!
Good video but Sounds like way too much work and souless interactions
Lol, I did none of this and I'm almost done with college.
I didn't either, but really wish that I had. College was a very lonely experience for me. Grad school was much different, but undergrad was scary. So, I wish I'd had resources like this when I was starting.
@@crashcourse Honestly, I'm confused. What's so new or scary? My experience was just going to classes and going home. It feels like high school.
I only came here to say I m upset because I saw this was posted a few minutes ago after I GRADUATED a few months ago 🙃
Another legacy of mine..
👍nice
Go Greek!
Not really very helpful for people who don't live on campus tbh, some of us can't afford or don't have time to do most of this stuff
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You don’t need to say Latinx. They don’t actually like that.