Vee HEY QUEEN YOU DROPPED THIS 👑 ✨ I’m not black but I really appreciate every word u said 😭💖I’m 14 years old and I really was touched by every word u said 😳❤️ I’m a big and new fan from Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 ☺️
So helpful!! I’m starting at Durham in September, being a black girl who has existed within in predominantly black spaces my whole life, so I’m really nervous. And yes, Taking Up Space is amazing - I loved it!! x
You should also read books on how to deal with micro aggression. These types of people show up a lot and knowing the ins and outs of what they are doing, why and how to beat it puts you ahead of their foolish weak behaviour. Because passive aggressive, aggressive and micro aggressive people are all the same and at the basis of their aggression they are insecure little bullies.
It is okay to not be okay! Literally wished i knew this and actually believed it. Being in a predominantly white and male institution is already so hard, you cannot be in your own head, saying mental illness doesn’t exist. Yas yas yas
I'm a black man but this is such a good video. I want to apply to oxford and will be following these advice if I get in because your such a strong black women and I love that for you. Pls continue doing what your doing🤗🤗🤗🤗
Brilliant advice. My advice would be: REPORT RACISM, LEAVE A TRAIL. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO PUT UP WITH RACISM.. whether from your housemates, your lecturers, members of the public on your campus.
Girl when you mentioned working at McDonald's I actually screamed. Me too. I worked at a branch not too far from my house from year 12 to year 13. It was a struggle but it taught me independence. Lowkey people think working at McDonald's is a joke. But it will teach you the best life lessons. The struggle is real.
Same here im from South africa and going to study at Queens Uni Belfast, although ive been in predominantly white schools my whole life i think this reassurance was good to hear reminding yourself to stay true to who you are and be proud of it is really important
@@Econpopp im from Botswana and i think us being united and supportive upon getting there will contribute to our confidence in our self identity ...best luck girl xo
This Video is amazing!!!! I loved it loads V!!! So inspirational!! Would have loved to hear this before I started Uni. My Advice would be: don’t even bother worrying about friends, YOUR FRIENDS WILL COME TO YOU!!!! Friends enter your life for a reason, season or a lifetime!!! So just relax, and trust the process! God has got you!!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
I'm not in Uni yet..but this applies to me because I go to school in Germany..I'm the only black girl in my class and it is hard..but seeing videos like this inspire me a lot and make me feel less alone so thank you..and I'm defo checking them out
I really love how you approach these sorts of videos in such a positive light. It is so constructive and I admire that about you Vee. Thank you for talking about these issues without an undercurrent of a race war. Instead, the focus is on communication and learning. Thank you!
I love you too much Vee♥️😘 all the way from South Africa hey. i appreciate your realness which makes it so easy for us students to relate to your content. I'm almost done with first year at uni doing law. Your tips have come in handy thanx and keep doing you. Your beautiful and awesome.
Girl I love you soo much. I dont even personally know you but I feel so proud of your achievements. And your voice is soo calming and nice to listen to 🥰🥰🥰
As I was watching this video I noticed you have the novel "Let's talk about race". It's a great book that I would totally recommend to not only black people, but all races.
There is a Hungarian novel titled "Black Diamonds". Although the novel itself is about something completely different but just like diamonds can be black beauty does not depend on skin color. More to say, many Black people have a joy of life that many White are lacking of (maybe due to cultural reasons) and that I pretty much envy them as a White.
it's videos like these that prove that you have what it takes to be a great educator. diversity of thought and background is what will make us better educated, particularly in elite universities
I begin the uni on march 2020, and I feel quite nervous (I'm not going to a campus or anything, bc I live in Colombia, and that's not very common here) but I do feel very anxious about socializing, it has always been hard for me to make new friends; and I'm also worried about not being smart enough for the university I'm going to, it's a very recognized one here because of it's high teaching level, and Idk if I can go through it. Anyways, you said many things in this video that can be very helpful for me, thank u. Saludos
I’m moving from nyc to England because I got in Durham I was so excited,, but now im so nervous to be moving away from home and being in a predominantly white school. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!!
Point 2 makes me so sad 😞 Skin colour or ethnicity doesn’t define beauty. Everyone is beautiful. Just because you look different than the majority, doesn’t mean you aren’t beautiful.
Question: Do you feel sometimes your name causes harsher grading? :( I'm NA so I have been concerned when none of my grade reviews incur an increase but all the white boys get 6 points whenever they go in. :(
if I'm being honest, apart from the fact that neither oxford or Cambridge offer my course, I wouldn't apply to either because of the lack of diversity. I grew up in a white town and ever since nursery I've been the only black girl in my year group. these past 14 years have been mentally draining and I've had enough. This Autumn I'm applying to places that are significantly more ethnically diverse cuz I am TIRED. But I still appreciate this video, you're a star Vee ❤️
Well done!! If you're interested and are eligible there's an event for high achieving black students😊 Do you have AAB or above, are a black student starting university this year? Then apply to UniStart ASAP! Connect yourself with top firms such as Linklaters, JP Morgan and the Civil Service and more! Email simplybevs123@gmail.com to find out more!
as a black girl going to oxford this year, I really appreciated this video and its message! Big love, hope to meet you at some point 💖
Vee HEY QUEEN YOU DROPPED THIS 👑 ✨ I’m not black but I really appreciate every word u said 😭💖I’m 14 years old and I really was touched by every word u said 😳❤️ I’m a big and new fan from Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 ☺️
Skin colour doesn't define people's beauty and I think black people are attractive.
✔✔✔✔ your 2nd point especially was well articulated. Black is beautiful and just because some people don't see it doesn't mean you're not
It’s sad that some people still consider people that look different than the majority as ugly.
As a black girl about to start my first year at Cambridge, I really appreciate this video. So well said and inspirational
Miss Varz Thank you!!!
So helpful!! I’m starting at Durham in September, being a black girl who has existed within in predominantly black spaces my whole life, so I’m really nervous. And yes, Taking Up Space is amazing - I loved it!! x
Miss Varz thank you so much sis ❤️❤️
You should also read books on how to deal with micro aggression. These types of people show up a lot and knowing the ins and outs of what they are doing, why and how to beat it puts you ahead of their foolish weak behaviour. Because passive aggressive, aggressive and micro aggressive people are all the same and at the basis of their aggression they are insecure little bullies.
do you have any recommendations?
I just don’t be nice to those people. I just throw hella shade. And make sure they know I’m better than them.😍😍
It is okay to not be okay! Literally wished i knew this and actually believed it. Being in a predominantly white and male institution is already so hard, you cannot be in your own head, saying mental illness doesn’t exist. Yas yas yas
I'm a black man but this is such a good video. I want to apply to oxford and will be following these advice if I get in because your such a strong black women and I love that for you. Pls continue doing what your doing🤗🤗🤗🤗
i live in sweden and im going to one of the best unis in sweden law school soon, and its white so i needed this so bad, for motivation
True 👏🏽facts👏🏽 spoken 👏🏽
Brilliant advice. My advice would be: REPORT RACISM, LEAVE A TRAIL. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO PUT UP WITH RACISM.. whether from your housemates, your lecturers, members of the public on your campus.
preach
Girl when you mentioned working at McDonald's I actually screamed. Me too. I worked at a branch not too far from my house from year 12 to year 13. It was a struggle but it taught me independence. Lowkey people think working at McDonald's is a joke. But it will teach you the best life lessons. The struggle is real.
im impressed, im inspired, im in love w you, im about to start uni in the UK,im still in africa and this just ....wow
Same here im from South africa and going to study at Queens Uni Belfast, although ive been in predominantly white schools my whole life i think this reassurance was good to hear reminding yourself to stay true to who you are and be proud of it is really important
@@Econpopp im from Botswana and i think us being united and supportive upon getting there will contribute to our confidence in our self identity ...best luck girl xo
As an asian who studies in french uni can relate to this situation as i’m the only asian in class but hey it makes me feel special 😌
I have never clicked on a vid so fast; this came just in time (black girl going to oxford this year!)
Such important advice!! Well done Vee!!!
This Video is amazing!!!! I loved it loads V!!! So inspirational!! Would have loved to hear this before I started Uni.
My Advice would be: don’t even bother worrying about friends, YOUR FRIENDS WILL COME TO YOU!!!! Friends enter your life for a reason, season or a lifetime!!! So just relax, and trust the process! God has got you!!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
I'm not in Uni yet..but this applies to me because I go to school in Germany..I'm the only black girl in my class and it is hard..but seeing videos like this inspire me a lot and make me feel less alone so thank you..and I'm defo checking them out
I really love how you approach these sorts of videos in such a positive light. It is so constructive and I admire that about you Vee. Thank you for talking about these issues without an undercurrent of a race war. Instead, the focus is on communication and learning. Thank you!
You’re actually preaching in this video Vee👏🏾👏🏾 everything you said I can relate too having been at a Russell group university for two years so far!💛
I love you too much Vee♥️😘 all the way from South Africa hey. i appreciate your realness which makes it so easy for us students to relate to your content. I'm almost done with first year at uni doing law. Your tips have come in handy thanx and keep doing you. Your beautiful and awesome.
I literally bought that book after your book review and now I’m hopefully can try and centre my EPQ on it XX
Girl I love you soo much. I dont know you personally but I feel so proud of your achievements. Your voice is soo calming 🥰🥰🥰
I need to buy that book😭😭 this is such great advice!! I can relate to everything you are saying in this video!! 💜
Girl I love you soo much. I dont even personally know you but I feel so proud of your achievements. And your voice is soo calming and nice to listen to 🥰🥰🥰
I made a comment about the book before I finished the video. So glad that you recommended it💛💛
Omg I also study archeology !! And art history 😀 Yeah, only black girl 😅 I'll definitely be going more confidently, thank you 😏💓💕
As I was watching this video I noticed you have the novel "Let's talk about race". It's a great book that I would totally recommend to not only black people, but all races.
Thank you! This is an amazing video! You are so wise beyond your years!!
I genuinely find you so inspirational and I can’t wait to meet you in 2 weeks!!!xx
Wow, you are very bright and well spoken, subscribed without a second thought 🥰
Vee, your heart is extremely beautiful
Sis you are very articulate and wise, you speak wise words. Period🙌🏾x
For me personally is to foresee the study atmosphere lol🤣it really depends on yourself to be self-disciplined😅
Love from a small youtuber 🥰
Thank you so much for placing black in your title
There is a Hungarian novel titled "Black Diamonds". Although the novel itself is about something completely different but just like diamonds can be black beauty does not depend on skin color. More to say, many Black people have a joy of life that many White are lacking of (maybe due to cultural reasons) and that I pretty much envy them as a White.
Very good video
it's videos like these that prove that you have what it takes to be a great educator. diversity of thought and background is what will make us better educated, particularly in elite universities
the second point was great, as a bengali girl. thanks for that, articulated beautifully.
oh my god!!!!! i have that book as well-- it gets a regular read and yes i also have annotations and sticky tabs all over it! Reni is queen x
This is such a fantastic, articulate video...you're amazing Vee!!
that's all i need to hear, thanks a lot, you are wonderful
Wow Vee. What an impressive list !
All of these points!! Whew, thank you so much for these tips and reminders
Such a great video, the points made where spot on xxx
I begin the uni on march 2020, and I feel quite nervous (I'm not going to a campus or anything, bc I live in Colombia, and that's not very common here) but I do feel very anxious about socializing, it has always been hard for me to make new friends; and I'm also worried about not being smart enough for the university I'm going to, it's a very recognized one here because of it's high teaching level, and Idk if I can go through it. Anyways, you said many things in this video that can be very helpful for me, thank u. Saludos
You’re so amazing!💛
Great video, love it!
Becoming vibes
yaas needed this
2:48 I experience this at my majority black school so I’ll be fine lol
I HAVE THAT BOOK AHHHHHHHHH YESSSSS
Are you Somali too?
@@Nico.Robin7 YEP!
Thank you Vee for another great effort! I appreciated it! Raza =)
I’m moving from nyc to England because I got in Durham I was so excited,, but now im so nervous to be moving away from home and being in a predominantly white school. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!!
brianna samantha good luck sis!! just try to enjoy every moment and be yourself,, you’ve done so so well so far - you’ve got it!!
Sabiriin Osman
thank you so much im so nervous but so excited at the same time!!
Point 2 makes me so sad 😞 Skin colour or ethnicity doesn’t define beauty. Everyone is beautiful. Just because you look different than the majority, doesn’t mean you aren’t beautiful.
im sorry but i love your accent 🥺
Watch videos or buy books on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). Very, very, very effective life skills which the sooner one learns about the better.
Question: Do you feel sometimes your name causes harsher grading? :( I'm NA so I have been concerned when none of my grade reviews incur an increase but all the white boys get 6 points whenever they go in. :(
if I'm being honest, apart from the fact that neither oxford or Cambridge offer my course, I wouldn't apply to either because of the lack of diversity. I grew up in a white town and ever since nursery I've been the only black girl in my year group. these past 14 years have been mentally draining and I've had enough. This Autumn I'm applying to places that are significantly more ethnically diverse cuz I am TIRED.
But I still appreciate this video, you're a star Vee ❤️
oxbridge lowkey puts me off because its so white
Are there any jobs available nearby? So you could work and study?
Thanks for the video what the mane if the books and where can I get them?
You are so beautiful 😍
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I'm stupid and white so why am I watching this I don't know but lol it was a good vid
I got into Southampton and one of the reasons that I didn’t want to go anymore was because of their not being many black people .
Well done!! If you're interested and are eligible there's an event for high achieving black students😊
Do you have AAB or above, are a black student starting university this year? Then apply to UniStart ASAP! Connect yourself with top firms such as Linklaters, JP Morgan and the Civil Service and more!
Email simplybevs123@gmail.com to find out more!
Miss Varz thank you , your video has really helped me. Now I know that I shouldn’t feel out of place because I earnt my place
So beautiful
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What uni do you go to
Sara Ali Oxford!