what i wish i knew before college (honest advice from ur big sister)

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  • Опубликовано: 29 окт 2024

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  • @jae8940
    @jae8940 2 месяца назад +264

    ive been watching you since the 6th grade and now im a college freshmen- thank you for getting me through these years🙏

    • @nmilly
      @nmilly 2 месяца назад +10

      sameee

    • @_LailaM
      @_LailaM 2 месяца назад +3

      omg me too!

    • @hope.4298
      @hope.4298 2 месяца назад +4

      Been watching since 7th🥹… upcoming college sophmore.

    • @sxmmievaz
      @sxmmievaz 2 месяца назад +1

      Me too girl! I’ve been watching since middle school now I’m going into my sophomore of college

    • @Dj-ov9pk
      @Dj-ov9pk 2 месяца назад +1

      Same girl

  • @flapjaack
    @flapjaack 2 месяца назад +87

    Danggg, "it's a privilege to even be here". That's definitely something I'll have to remind myself this year. Might really make a difference

  • @pinkelephant84
    @pinkelephant84 2 месяца назад +93

    I will foreverrrr be a dual enrollment advocate! its allowing me two graduate 2 years early, ill be getting my B.S at 19. Its the biggest time/money saver!

    • @Ashleypfl
      @Ashleypfl 2 месяца назад +8

      I hate how no one told me this and now I'm senior year in high school 🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️

    • @pinkelephant84
      @pinkelephant84 2 месяца назад +13

      @@Ashleypfl Thats unfortunate; schools push AP way too much even tho more people benefit from dual enrollment. If your school does dual enrollment, you should try and apply for the spring semester. Getting even one semester of dual enrollment will be a big boost!

    • @Tayjaaaa
      @Tayjaaaa 2 месяца назад +5

      I WISH my high school talk about it more!! This should be something a lot of people want if they want to go to college! I wish I did it 😭

    • @skyorsea
      @skyorsea 2 месяца назад

      @@pinkelephant84how many classes do you recommend that I take for a first timer??

    • @pinkelephant84
      @pinkelephant84 2 месяца назад +1

      @@skyorsea It really depends on how you are as a student. I took 13 credits my first semester which was around 4 classes then after that I bumped it up to 16 credits for my remaining semesters. I did this much because I knew I wanted to get my AA. If you also want to get one I’d say start off around with around 12-14 credits (4-5 classes) for your first semester. Then bump it up for your remaining semesters, but if you don’t care to get your AA I’d say to stay around that 12-14 credit mark. So you still have a good amount of credit for when you start Uni.
      Good luck!

  • @maiamckinney252
    @maiamckinney252 2 месяца назад +94

    i literally have been following you since you were a high school senior and now i’m starting my first year of college… so crazy but i love your content so thank you for this vid!

    • @aliyahsimone
      @aliyahsimone  2 месяца назад +11

      this is crazy!!! thank you sm for sticking around!!

  • @harlsssssss
    @harlsssssss 2 месяца назад +40

    co-signing on all this advice as a new member of the post-grad community 🫶🏻 also want to add that even though some nights you might get less sleep from studying, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE GET SOME REST!!!! Avoid all nighters like the plague. my rule was if i dont know it by 2 or 3am, its time to clock out and go to bed. you will only grow more frustrated from the lack of sleep and stress from not being able to understand/learn the material. go to sleep and try again in the morning leading up to the test/exam. dont buy any of the textbooks until after the first week, idc if the syllabus says its mandatory/required to have the first day, dont do it.

    • @TheEliseRae
      @TheEliseRae 2 месяца назад

      ty for the "mandatory" notebook tips. im thinking of using my school's benefits and get a iPad through them

  • @raylayaaaa
    @raylayaaaa 2 месяца назад +27

    13:50 NEVER WAIT TO THE LAST MINUTE. You do not want to be behind fren and it’s very easy to do that. To do lists, google calendar, notion , planners you really have no excuse other than being lazy homework is due Sunday @ 11:59pm what’s your excuse other than having different obligations?

    • @gigibeal
      @gigibeal 2 месяца назад +4

      some of us have executive dysfunction/mental illnesses fren (said lovingly)

  • @pluto-wv5et
    @pluto-wv5et 2 месяца назад +28

    You have no idea how perfect the timing of this video was. I’ll be a college freshman this year and I’m so nervous

  • @cherishjanelle2726
    @cherishjanelle2726 2 месяца назад +21

    The fact that I start dual enrollment next week 😦 This video was a god send

  • @GIRLdisambiguation
    @GIRLdisambiguation 2 месяца назад +13

    idk who needs to hear this, but if you do not like school DO NOT go to college. Save yourself so much time, money, and stress and do not commit to four years of doing something you hate. If you're worried about your finances in the future, you can always enroll in college when you're older. You gotta have that intrinsic motivation or else you're going to regret it. And if you're thinking 'well nobody likes school, it's supposed to be torture,' no baby, it's not. Some people ENJOY taking classes and doing assignments, and they're usually the ones that perform the best. You have to take control of your own life and stop doing things because somebody told you that's what you're 'supposed' to do. College junior out ✌🏽I got syllabi to read.

  • @hamidahbunch2986
    @hamidahbunch2986 2 месяца назад +11

    thank you for shedding light on your regrets. I definitely agree with not taking your college experience for granted, and realizing how much of a blessing it is. I think about that daily (and how things could have been different). To add, I would also say that, although college may be hard, it is not too big to achieve. Don’t let the difficulties/pressures of college make you feel small, or become intimidated. You are worthy of being there (and you can get through it).

  • @Renee_03
    @Renee_03 2 месяца назад +5

    As someone who dropped out of college I’ve learned a life lesson about college because I thought I knew what I wanted to do And baby I was wrong …and I tried to see what else they had didn’t peak my interests ..but imma try again cause I had to do some thinking

  • @Renee_03
    @Renee_03 2 месяца назад +7

    I thank you for this video bc I was so lost and struggling with college as a freshman especially when it came to financial aid I was so lost in the sauce..i will def come back to this vid when I restart in the winter 💕

    • @kpoplove783
      @kpoplove783 2 месяца назад +3

      Dude, tryna, get in touch with financial aid office is the worst lol 😅

  • @mystic3209
    @mystic3209 2 месяца назад +12

    Girl its insane how much ive seen you grow and grown with you through the years😭😭. i literally started watching you when i was in MIDDLE SCHOOL and now im going into college for the first time. I'm def gonna be watching that playlist through the year and we'll hope it gets me through some tough times like it did in the past 🎮💚💚

  • @brejovannae
    @brejovannae 2 месяца назад +3

    Been watching since you were 16 y/o giving advice abt high school. Now im a freshman in college😂❤ love you💕

  • @kpoplove783
    @kpoplove783 2 месяца назад +2

    To also add if you want to further your degree, look at GPA requirements. I had to look because I wanted to become a lawyer, and there's so many requirements and expectations that you had to meet to get into law school.

  • @snows12152
    @snows12152 2 месяца назад +5

    its like you knew that i was stressing over college and needed advice GIRL tysm youre literally one of my fav comfort channels this is exactly what i needed ILYILYILY

  • @abagelms
    @abagelms 2 месяца назад +6

    JUST IN TIME i’m 23 going back to school to actually get a darn degree this time like im supposed to. COVID threw me off bad but w this video I’ll be finishing strong!! holding myself accountable this go around ✏️

  • @amariamarie1867
    @amariamarie1867 2 месяца назад +5

    yes on my second year at charlotte and everyone definitely already have friends and stay in their groups

    • @aliyahsimone
      @aliyahsimone  2 месяца назад +4

      it can def feel hard to break into those groups, you're not alone!!!

  • @sailol1209
    @sailol1209 2 месяца назад +8

    YESSSS IM SO GKAD UR BETTER NOW BEEN WAITING FOR YR RETURN

  • @julief3399
    @julief3399 11 дней назад

    You are adorable and I’m a parent of a high school senior. You gave very good advice but your neat notes blew me away. I am in awe of your meticulous. I will watch and forward your other videos. Thank you. I really appreciate the advice for my daughter. No wonder you have nearly 2M likes. 🎉❤

  • @roniquerod
    @roniquerod 2 месяца назад +3

    girl i get the last minute thing bc i be having research papers and wait until the day of when its due 11:59 and i spend 4 hrs crying saying i cant do it and why i didn’t start earlier and considering paying someone then i clock in and take 4-5 hrs to do a whole research paper then get 92% and then i just dont want to do anything prior🥲🥲🥲 it’s so baddd

  • @ZoraidaEsperanza
    @ZoraidaEsperanza 2 месяца назад +2

    Perfect timing bc i started school today😩🫶🏾

  • @luliboelihlendibongo1036
    @luliboelihlendibongo1036 2 месяца назад +1

    This video was so real bc i relate sm....ive been watching since i was like 14, I've all your different stages and its been lovely to be here omww like ...im 20 now...i still find you as relatable as i did back then bc cause we've grown with you ..❤

  • @ellibannis
    @ellibannis 2 месяца назад +2

    i loved your advice aliyah! i’m going into my third year of college, but i get anxious every year. more so for this year bc i just transferred. your advice on making friends rly helped bc i constantly hear ppl say how i need to join clubs and haven’t heard anything different

  • @AlanaSquared
    @AlanaSquared 2 месяца назад +2

    Omg i actually found your channel looking for college info (specifically UNCC) but your honestly so entertaining i stuck around ❤

  • @donyenetter
    @donyenetter 2 месяца назад +3

    I love that this is posted on my birthday!!!! Literally in love rn❤️

    • @aliyahsimone
      @aliyahsimone  2 месяца назад +2

      HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! i hope you have the best day!!

  • @marccolomayt82094
    @marccolomayt82094 2 месяца назад +3

    Nice college 101 advice for new students vlog, Aliyah! ❤❤ You’re the best

    • @aliyahsimone
      @aliyahsimone  2 месяца назад +1

      thank you so much for being here!!!

  • @Jaiipng
    @Jaiipng 2 месяца назад +12

    not to be that one person that's like "um actually" but as an education major, learning styles is kinda a scam, 😭this one on of the first things my education (and psych) classes taught me but there's no scientific evidence proving that learning styles are effective. Most people think they are effect because the use these "styles" to create learning/study habits, but in all honesty you learn best how the material is presented, they just push learning styles in schools cause it makes education companies money

    • @aliyahsimone
      @aliyahsimone  2 месяца назад +6

      never NOT be that person, that's very interesting!!! i never heard about the studies, i'll have to look more into that!!

  • @AlatOnDemand
    @AlatOnDemand 2 месяца назад +2

    This video came just in time, I move in about a week & it’s just now hitting me lmao. Could you plz make a video on time management skills and building self discipline?

  • @kneeah
    @kneeah 2 месяца назад +2

    thank you sm for this video it was very insightful because as someone who literally on academic probation and quite literally despises going to school thank you for telling me to change my mindset because i will definitely try these semesters

  • @stahiya
    @stahiya 2 месяца назад +2

    GIRL you’re glowing

  • @amirrichaun
    @amirrichaun 2 месяца назад +10

    The fact that MacBooks can't do everything and I'm going into computer science/IT is sickeninggg. I feel like with the price tags on these laptops they should damn near be able to fly and put themselves on the charger 😭

  • @lily0987
    @lily0987 2 месяца назад +1

    Whenever I do the “what type of learner are you?” Quizzes, I always get all of them in equal measure!!! It’s so frustrating because I have to work out how I learn for each subject best, and when a teachers style doesn’t align with that, it means that I often fall behind. I’ve been feeling like this, especially with harder subjects, and it’s sucked all my energy out. I’m not sure how to re-coup, but I guess all one can do is try.

  • @ToluEfunnuga
    @ToluEfunnuga 2 месяца назад +1

    Going into my second year and this vid really helped me to slow down and really think about what I’m doing! Loved this!!

  • @LifeAsSarahm
    @LifeAsSarahm 2 месяца назад +3

    I'm nervous about college but I'm trying to keep an open mind. It hasn't hit me yet but I know that it will soon

  • @eisoj_b
    @eisoj_b 2 месяца назад +2

    You always give the realest and most sincere advice! Loving the new vid drop 🎮🎮🎮

  • @willowv.8528
    @willowv.8528 2 месяца назад +1

    Yeah no I’m going into my senior year and second year of dual enrollment full time (no classes at high school) and if you’re scared about college pls do dual enrollment. I got all my high school credits done the first year and now I’m doing my prerequisites and fun classes

  • @starGirl-nd3zl
    @starGirl-nd3zl 2 месяца назад +4

    Been waiting for this one 🗣️

  • @CorruptedCreatures
    @CorruptedCreatures 2 месяца назад +2

    Incredible helpful as an incoming college freshman ty!!!

  • @humanity._9490
    @humanity._9490 2 месяца назад +2

    Going into my second year in August! Wish me luck, I'm a psych major ❣

  • @nayahchanelle22
    @nayahchanelle22 2 месяца назад +1

    As someone who just got accepted into college. I NEEDED THIS VIDEO 😭

  • @Sincerely.LouAnn
    @Sincerely.LouAnn 2 месяца назад +1

    Thanks for the video! I start college next week.😁

  • @treasurejhade3221
    @treasurejhade3221 2 месяца назад +1

    its crazy how i came to you on how to survive highschool when i was in middle school now im watching this so i know how properly go about college as a highschool graduate 🤍

  • @omarkhairallah
    @omarkhairallah 2 месяца назад +1

    this video couldn't have come at a better time, I'm starting college on September 1st and this is what I needed, thank you! 🏫

  • @jayliciaquinnae
    @jayliciaquinnae 2 месяца назад +1

    Girly pop, I been looking for you for TWO WEEKS!!!

    • @aliyahsimone
      @aliyahsimone  2 месяца назад +1

      I HAD THE VID BUT IM BACK!!!

    • @jayliciaquinnae
      @jayliciaquinnae 2 месяца назад

      @@aliyahsimone 🩷🤞🏽 never leave again

  • @PearlDeFloreOfficial
    @PearlDeFloreOfficial Месяц назад

    Absolutely gorgeous! I'm excited to try it.❤🙌

  • @yaz2026
    @yaz2026 2 месяца назад +3

    🏠finishing my senior year may 2025 babyyy

  • @kotajae2169
    @kotajae2169 2 месяца назад

    Watching you college vlogs was entertaing and i would watch them while doing my classwork, also i took that quiz you mentioned it said i'm an audiotory-isfj

  • @Francescadean
    @Francescadean 2 месяца назад

    I’ve been watching you since middle school and now I’m a college sophomore !

  • @Zonaishpirwani
    @Zonaishpirwani 2 месяца назад +1

    Aliyah content is fire

  • @katiedoesstuff5363
    @katiedoesstuff5363 2 месяца назад

    Hey, I chose my major as graphic and web design because I originally wanted to be a youtuber, (when I was in 11th grade) but I didn't think it would be a reliable source of income. I still like making videos and practicing graphic design, so that's why I chose my major as that. I am in my final year of college and plan on getting a job afterwards. My original plans (in 9th-10th grade) were to become a trauma surgeon, a vet tech, or an autism doctor, but I didn't think they were good career choices based on what I enjoy! So that's why I chose graphic and web design! 😊 I enjoyed watching this video!

  • @kendranicole7095
    @kendranicole7095 2 месяца назад +2

    I’m actually a psych major and I’m working towards my masters I hated highschool and my work ethic isn’t like amazing but being a therapist has been my dream since I was a kid and I’m already in the 2nd year like it flies by somehow my work ethic is better in college than it was in high school 😭

    • @anavi222
      @anavi222 2 месяца назад +1

      You’re a second year in college?

    • @kendranicole7095
      @kendranicole7095 2 месяца назад +1

      @@anavi222 yes:)

    • @anavi222
      @anavi222 2 месяца назад

      @@kendranicole7095 I’ve got some videos on my page where I talk abt how to get into grad school! Also, if you have any questions you can ask me 😁 I graduated with my bachelor’s in psych in December and starting my master’s in two weeks!

  • @ashley-qc6pz
    @ashley-qc6pz 2 месяца назад +1

    AHHHH NEW VIDEOOOO🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼

  • @Mimi.Brandon0506
    @Mimi.Brandon0506 2 месяца назад +1

    yasss gurl i luv your videos one of your fav subcribers. Been waiting all week bestie !!!

  • @ellonamacmillan2214
    @ellonamacmillan2214 2 месяца назад

    going into my third year of college, but best believe im gonna watch the whole video :)

  • @_rayafterhours
    @_rayafterhours 2 месяца назад +1

    I loveee itttt. Would def be taking cause ur girl need it❤🫶

  • @sierrahbanks9833
    @sierrahbanks9833 2 месяца назад

    Such a huge fan of ur content

  • @ciaraa7203
    @ciaraa7203 2 месяца назад

    🏫i need to know your best time management tips and tricks for college but also just for life in general. my time management is so bad rn😭

  • @zataviacalhoun3951
    @zataviacalhoun3951 2 месяца назад +1

    I'm currently in a technical college and considering transferring to a 4-year university. I'm kind of afraid of doing that because I'm not a traditional student, I'm going back to school at 22, I dropped out of HS but got my GED instead IDK if they'll even take me seriously

  • @Kayla.Morgan
    @Kayla.Morgan 2 месяца назад +1

    Not you clocking us about them due dates! 😭

  • @darnesejoyner8872
    @darnesejoyner8872 2 месяца назад +1

    perfect timing

  • @rosevalley5491
    @rosevalley5491 2 месяца назад

    I feel you! College was so stressful for me but i finshed and have my associates degree I'm so proud of everything you do beautiful ❣️❣️❣️

  • @AwhAyo
    @AwhAyo 2 месяца назад +1

    thank uuuuu i NEEDED this♥

  • @jennawithalisp
    @jennawithalisp 2 месяца назад +2

    As an architecture major, I do in fact use my MacBook more then I use my iPad 💀

  • @ICYY.SIDONNIE
    @ICYY.SIDONNIE 2 месяца назад

    Loved this video and it helped even tho I’m going into my second year of college!!!

  • @Renee_03
    @Renee_03 2 месяца назад +1

    Did you ever feel pressured by family to go off to college ? Cause most people battle that where there pressured to go to school or they make it seem like if you don’t go to college your gonna be a failure

  • @livcherry_
    @livcherry_ 2 месяца назад

    thank you for some great advice!! Although I also got next year of high school left but this is helpful! :)

  • @aliyah7353
    @aliyah7353 2 месяца назад +2

    hi aliyah or anyone else who’s reading this. i need some advice. to keep the long story short, i recently went to college orientation and i came back feeling like i made the wrong decision due to having many culture shocks (it’s a predominantly asian school so there’s a lot of things catered towards that demographic and i’m black from LA) and feeling like i wont have the typical “college experience” bc the college i committed to is deemed as socially dead. my mom told me that i shouldn’t let the 24-48 hrs i was there to determine what my full experience will be and to wait it out/try out some things before deciding to go to a cc and transferring. it wouldn’t hurt me financially to go for the year so i was wondering if you or anyone else had any advice for me/thoughts about my situation 😭 lovely video as always 🩷🩷🩷

    • @anavi222
      @anavi222 2 месяца назад +1

      Honestly I think you should stay for at least a year and test it out… you know what they say, “don’t knock it till you try it”

  • @ederia
    @ederia 2 месяца назад +1

    🎮 & 🏫 babyyyyyy purrrr

  • @theesoutherndoll
    @theesoutherndoll 2 месяца назад

    I moved in today!!! Right on time 😸

  • @TheSkylahDiaries
    @TheSkylahDiaries 2 месяца назад

    this is some good adevice for when I graduate (3 years from now)

  • @nuggies11
    @nuggies11 2 месяца назад

    i needed this i go to school next month and im scared i don’t wanna go it like so many emotions

  • @annac617
    @annac617 2 месяца назад +1

    I’m embarrassed to ask this, but I think I’m going to fail my math course. I’m in a Liberal Arts AA at a community college. Is it the end of the world if I fail? Will I be able to recover? Sorry if this is a stupid question.

  • @nakamuraMao
    @nakamuraMao 2 месяца назад

    🫶🫶🫶 we love u bae thank u for the advice

  • @ExclusiveBarbie94
    @ExclusiveBarbie94 2 месяца назад

    Have a great week 🙂

  • @mturnip
    @mturnip 2 месяца назад

    omggggg how did you know i’m c/o 25 scared n stressed out abt the future!! 🥳

  • @kaylincreative
    @kaylincreative 2 месяца назад

    dont forget she also made another college vid a couple months back! it's a really good rewatch! ruclips.net/video/IH25MvmPlDE/видео.htmlsi=Y-IAdaNtCJa423a2

  • @isabelleantonia
    @isabelleantonia 2 месяца назад

    I'm not going back to school but you gave amazing tips ❤🎮

  • @kiahl
    @kiahl 2 месяца назад

    🎮 boutta go back to school second year of college here i come!

  • @tayloredwards6241
    @tayloredwards6241 2 месяца назад

    I go to uncg and I thought of going to uncc 😭 but I'm not sure if I should change and I'm a sophomore

  • @alaizahhh
    @alaizahhh Месяц назад

    Not you clocked me 🤣

  • @Buteba.w
    @Buteba.w 2 месяца назад +1

    Am I in college? Well, yes, but I'm 3 years in deep, but I'll still watch this video so I can max out my 4th year pointssss🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺

  • @kaylajay951
    @kaylajay951 2 месяца назад

    Where you been mama! (It has only been 2 weeks)

  • @nazjastewardofficial8074
    @nazjastewardofficial8074 Месяц назад

    😊ty liyahh

  • @janellcharm
    @janellcharm 2 месяца назад

    🏫 I made it semi on time for once 😭

  • @roniquerod
    @roniquerod 2 месяца назад

    vlogmases, vlogmasi, vlogmasss 🤣🤣🤣🤣😭 this is such a nice video but that was funny sorry😭

  • @donyenetter
    @donyenetter 2 месяца назад +1

    Do I plan on going back to college: no
    Did I still watch this whole video: yess😅

  • @paigebffr
    @paigebffr 2 месяца назад +1

    Lol you’re not older than me but I start college on the 19th soooo 😗✌🏾

  • @sereenaanderson4983
    @sereenaanderson4983 2 месяца назад

    Hyyyyyy girlyy❤

  • @itssincerelymari
    @itssincerelymari 2 месяца назад

    🏫 from the spamm🙈

  • @gigibeal
    @gigibeal 2 месяца назад +1

    maybe this is my sign to end my gap year(s) this coming year/next year...... let me open fafsa 🥴

  • @AlonniahMoore
    @AlonniahMoore 2 месяца назад

    HEYYYYYYY

  • @ICYY.SIDONNIE
    @ICYY.SIDONNIE 2 месяца назад

    Came from the discorddd 🎮🎮🎮

  • @reinakorn333
    @reinakorn333 2 месяца назад

    i watched this yesterday but i forgot to add my emojis cause im from discord squad and spam fam lol 🎮🎮🎮

  • @nailzby_dy
    @nailzby_dy 2 месяца назад

    Hereeeeeeeeee❤🎉❤🎉❤

  • @Syuzkiii
    @Syuzkiii 2 месяца назад

    W vid

  • @ciaraa7203
    @ciaraa7203 2 месяца назад

    🏫🏫

  • @kieratatum209
    @kieratatum209 2 месяца назад +9

    Realizing Maya is going into her first year in college makes me realize how long I’ve been following you for 🥹