10 Ways to Prepare for a Successful Academic School Year in College

[@FujaBlue]

That last note hit me hard: overexertion is not cute. It's true that in the college realm we do tend to romanticize being over worked and stressed and tired and it can be super damaging. Thank you for touching on that because more people need to hear that. Myself included lol

[@Katherout]

s/o to my CACKLING in the beginning of this! what a joy it was to film with you both

[@annemariechase]

THERE WAS WAY TOO MUCH CACKLING I actually had to cut most of it out hahahaha. too fun

[@ElianaFinkelstein]

I can totally vouch for the smart friends advice and the advice on feeling inadequate when surrounded by smart people. I go to a magnet high school that is an all IB program school and basically everyone is really smart and gets amazing grades. I became close friends this past school year (11th grade) with a group of particularly high achieving girls and we often study together and I learn so much from them. There certainly have been times when I felt super inadequate and like I wasn't working as hard as they were (romanticizing overexertion is a huge problem at my school), but in the end the impression that I got from my friends is that everyone feels this way about each other sometimes so no matter how smart you are or someone else is everyone feels like they aren't good enough from time to time. Once I started to think of the people around me as friends and resources and not as competition I felt much better and more secure in myself. Good luck to everyone starting college in the fall!

[@mollymiccee]

Tip: a good calendar to use is MyHomework! It's an app on Apple/Android that you can sync across your phone, computer, and tablet! I actually use this as my planner because I don't like paper planners. You can input all of your homework assignments, tests, quizzes, and projects into it! I love it, and I also will go through the week and write everything down on Post-Its so I can visually see my assignments in front of me. It's great for people that don't like an actual planner :)

[@shannon9628]

Thnx for the tip!

[@prishapriyadarshi2322]

mollymiccee that is what i do!

[@gabie312]

i love how she just read my mind and answers all my questions

[@annemariechase]

+fabiola elie hehe telepathy 😎😊

[@rebekahgoetz2337]

Hi! I start college in a couple weeks and I just wanted to say that your videos have been so helpful!! Especially what you were saying about not feeling smart enough. I'm going to a pretty competitive university and I'm scared I may be overwhelmed by how intelligent everyone else is. Your advice meant a lot to me and can't wait to watch more back to school videos!!

[@tanyasingh1402]

Seriously, one of my fav channels ever Great video as usual!!!

[@cicishort98]

Thanks for the advice! I start school in less than a month and I love watching videos like this to help me prepare!

[@aneshasiva63]

It's summer break and I was already stressing about school you don't know how relieved I feel you covered everything I was anxious about, thank you. ❤️

[@Ejohns97]

I rarely comment on anyones channels because I feel like it'll go unnoticed but I just couldn't help myself hehe. All of your videos are such a breathe of fresh air because they are actually useful ! Most youtubers don't emphasize the importance of school because they do youtube full time. Its SUCH a relief to finally find someone thats relatable . Hope you have a wonderful Junior year. xoxo- Emily

[@Strong3r2]

I love that you're always so down to earth and realistic. Your videos have helped me out a lot, thank you so much!

[@faheyyou]

I just started watching your channels, and I'm up to your summer in China vlogs after a week of binge watching. Anyway, thanks so much for the tips! I'm going off to college in the fall so these kinds of videos are super helpful.

[@chelseag3570]

Watching your back to school videos motivates me to make this year my best year yet and honestly excites me to go back this September. Thank you so much! xx

[@22Mediterranea]

This video just reasure you as one of my favourites youtubers, you are so simillar to me and you are giving the best advice I 've seen on youtube! Continue like this Annemarie, love you!

[@carladuhsecy]

I started following you the summer before my freshman year of college and now It’s the summer before my senior year!

[@h4ppyc8mp3r2]

Oml I'm subscribed to Brooke and Katherine already this was a nice surprise!

[@samayakallepalli411]

Your videos are so original and helpful. I literally tell all my friends about this channel!

[@kaitlynmarie8978]

Thank you so much for this. I'm going to be a freshman in college and the nerves are setting in. This helped me take a deep breath and reassure myself I can do this. Thanks for the helpful advice 💕

[@allboutnail]

great tips but I cant stop looking at your eyebrows! they look so goodddd

[@annemariechase]

Wow honestly I am so flattered. Thank you :D

[@Juvhfrxj]

OMG MY FAV 3 COLLEGE KZbinRS!!! IM SO EXCITED 😂

[@lesliealvarado5243]

you have no idea how helpful this is for incoming college freshman!! (aka me) definitely subscribing, girl!

[@teeheeitslucy]

I love that your tips are original and actually helpful/not generic :')

[@veronicacouling8960]

The first one is so important!! I had a teacher who wouldn't tell us when an assignment was coming up, we were supposed to pay attention and look at the syllabus to know the due dates for assignments and the days quizzes would be on!

[@aqsam3095]

omg its my top 3 favorite college people all in one video!!!!!

[@aqsam3095]

oh wait nvm. that was just intro hehe

[@monicerobbins5591]

I love this video it's not boring like other collage videos it was even better with a collab very helpful thank you totally a life saver

[@chocolot888]

This is perfect! I move in to my freshman year dorm on August 22nd and I cant wait to watch all three of your videos!! ((: thanks

[@mka8285]

your videos are so calm and good quality like you're one of the really few youtubers that I can watch a dozen of their videos and not get a headache from like most youtubers from that REALLY LOUD BACKGROUND MUSIC so thank you for not making my ears bleed...a new subscriber here by the way👍👍😊

[@missboredprincess]

Thank you so much for these tips! I love all your school videos and I find them extremely helpful! love you girl!!! ♡

[@fionayu1883]

Just really wanna say your tips are so so great!! I was literally taking notes on them! Thank you soooo much! Love (And this is my first comment on KZbin, and it is for you. lol)

[@little.dragon1246]

That is a good idea. I should do that. Thank you for the tip on calendar.

[@flexyoureq]

Great tips for starting off the school year right! Setting yourself up with a strong, organized academic foundation will go a long way, especially during your freshman year in college. While attending class, making relationships with your professors and friends and creating a study plan seem obvious, these are amazing tips for being a successful student!

[@wendayeee]

it's definitely a good idea to separate work and comfort! i'll know to do this for the upcoming school year

[@joannarodriguez474]

Although, I'm going to be a junior in high school I'm going to take your tips into recommendation I need those good grades to get a scholarship

[@PammiHoneyBeauty]

THis was a really good video

[@weezydai]

So excited to be a freshman at USC this fall, will definitely be using your advice to stay successful in college! Love you Annemarie

[@kvmiko]

Tbh this video genuinely provides useful advice and I appreciate you so much for being someone I can look up to & that motivates me to do better in all aspects of being a student like omg love ya sm

[@eliza_cruz_j]

I'm a freshman in college and this video is so helpful! New subscriber! 😄

[@tiffanynguyenxx]

Thanks for this! I'll be starting my first year of college in 2 weeks so this was helpful :)

[@HumiiChwan]

When you said fake it till you make it... that is my life I seriously can't do so many things but then I start talking to people as if I know what they talk about and they talk and then I learn soooo much

[@jaidedavis1399]

yesss more school advice! I love these videos 💖

[@emmakelley8120]

All 3 of my favorite youtubers 😍😍

[@wilfredlieto4723]

Thank god you did a collab with Katherine! Now I've found two other helpful youtubers to sub. :)

[@AlexisEllinger]

This video was so very helpful! Thank you so much

[@sofiakarlsson963]

Loved this! I love the mental health part

[@asallisonbrooke]

Such good advice! Thanks (: your personality in this video totally reminded me of my best friend!

[@LovelyBeauty21]

LOVE your tips! sohelpful! thank you :)

[@kiksbieber]

loved the tips and the video!

[@wahidahrazali5502]

Dear Anne, Tbh, I love ur videos so much. They were so inspiring and you're so real. I mean, you spoke in the most realistic ways and not bragging around about what that dumb stuff. Definitely, love your quotes. If u don't mind, may I use them in my diary?

[@beckyclinch-b763]

How are some ways you can keep yourself motivated? I appreciate all your great advice and can't stop watching your videos!

[@turnitbluex32]

The tip about making friends with studious people is so true. Also living with studious people. It's so much easier to be engaged and focus when you surround yourself with the same type of people. Having fun is important - but work ethic is everything. You are in college for the purpose to learn, so just think about that!!!

[@annemariechase]

Oh my goodness, that is so true about living with studious people! Unfortunately, the opposite happened for me this year, so I had to deal with a lot of "ugh you're always studying" judgmental comments. Living with people who take their academics seriously would be VERY helpful and motivating! Great advice :)

[@giselle9704]

Totally needed this video in my life right now! Thank you so much!! ps. fav video out of the 3 😁🤓

[@ChristianP304]

yassssss queen love getting mobile notifications!

[@JulieDaze]

Thank you so much for making these college videos, AnneMarie! They are super helpful!! Love ya, xoxo

[@p.a.wholock6532]

6:22 SO so true. Great Video!

[@jamieyu3283]

Very helpful! Love your videos!!! 💗💗💗

[@nadena9423]

This video is so helpful! thank you!!!🙏

[@triki5trakes]

Your video was super helpful, thanks!!! 💕

[@kayleejones9658]

You are BEAUTIFUL!!! So much love for you & your channel ❤️

[@taylorhunt194]

I've been watching your channel since last year when I was looking for move in tips, but I didn't know you were a sister! Pi love from the Arkansas Delta Delta Chapter!!

[@briannatello9524]

Great video, thank you for the tips 😊💗

[@aleenaali3283]

this video was honestly perfect bc it totally answered my questions, I start my freshman year of college in late August😁

[@teonna800]

I never know what to ask in office hours do you have any tips on how to ask questions or what types of questions

[@carolinerussell9556]

Look over the material and mark it! I always put paper tabs/ flags in my textbook/ notebook and write down the specific question I have to make sure I don't waste my professors time. It can be specific, detail-oriented questions, or more broad questions on topics to get a better understanding of them.

[@teonna800]

+Caroline Russell thanks for the great tips

[@saamehstudyschool2546]

hey Annemarie!!! I Love you so much and I just wanted to say that you're so "SMART". DON'T WORRY!!!! your tips and life hacks are just fabulous. side note: you improved my English speaking a lot (I used to speak English horribly). Gooooooood luck

[@crystalzarate9676]

Love this video, it was very relatable! I also attend USC, so Fight On!✌🏼

[@momona902]

Thank for this video and positive vibes, subscribed! ;)

[@JudyTanishaHenry]

I'm so glad you guys did this. I'm moving in August 22nd

[@racquelmccrary3896]

Can you do a video on what to ask or do during office hours? Tips please!

[@clarapater923]

such a great video! I put it in my ''watch later" so I can watch it every time I need to

[@The2cutetweens]

Omg ur videos are always sooooo helpful

[@KynAvery33]

I stumbled on your channel a week or two ago & totally love it. The timing is perfect because I'm going into my freshman year of college next month. Thanks for the great advice. :) p.s. pls pray for me as I'm taking calc & bio the same semester lol

[@annemariechase]

YOU GOT THIS!!!! Best wishes and you'll do great :)

[@KynAvery33]

Thanks

[@stephaniecastellanos3555]

That overexertion comment really had a big impact on me and how you said don't romanticize it... Because I do use that as an excuse to say how hard I'm working is okay and that I have to do everything in my power now to live life so grand later. And although that's partly true it's only true to an extent. Because the reality is if I don't relax I get really depressed/exhausted and its not cute or rewarding in the end... It's just another problem or stress to add to my life. Not sure if I explained myself well but I hope you kind of had an idea of what I meant!

[@erinhu2723]

Can you make a video on taking notes? And what do u use to take notes, a notebook for each subject?

[@myriamnie8658]

Best collab in the intro!

[@izziegerber4489]

Thx so much for this video I'm not going into college but I'll definitely use these when I do😊😊❤️❤️

[@MiaVargas99]

Annemarie honestly youre my favorite person on youtube. youre so personable and charming. i feel like we're actually friends haha

[@annemariechase]

+Mia Vargas hi Mia!! This is literally the sweetest comment I could ever get. This made me so happy 😊😊😊 thank you so much for being so awesome and for watching my videos!! 💕

[@MiaVargas99]

Ah! of course!! and I'm so glad it made you happy 💜 💜 💜

[@alexialozano3519]

Thank you so much for the tips

[@annemariechase]

You're so welcome!! Thank you for watching and leaving a nice comment hehe :)

[@ktelynhan]

I'm an incoming freshman at UCLA (sorry Annemarie 😂) and this was so helpful...especially the tip for feeling like ur not smart enough to be around these people. I was at orientation recently and definitely underestimated myself...THANK YOU FOR YOUR WISE WORDS. I think this was one of my most favorite videos from u in a while ❤️❤️

[@annemariechase]

Hahaha! No need to apologize :) I was definitely considering going to UCLA. I'm so, so glad that you found this video helpful. And I am so glad that you liked this video! It was a little less produced, so I thought everyone would hate it. It's nice to see that that's not the case. You'll do great at UCLA this semester. Good luck and thank you so much again for your nice comment xx

[@lynntu8856]

I started laughing so hard at your haters are my motivators comment! I'm so excited to start at USC in the fall and you're honestly my role model :) love your videos, keep up the amazing work!

[@annemariechase]

Hahahahha I'm so glad that you laughed at that. I was editing and was like "wow I sound like such a loser." And WHAT, that's so excited!!! Hope to see you around campus then :) fight on!!

[@kst4692]

Alright, you're officially my favorite youtuber. You actually gave me the best answers! Subscribing! 😘

[@MsMonkey1002]

subscriber now, love your videos💞

[@nvora100]

Your makeup looks soo pretty in this video! Can you please do a makeup tutorial on this look?

[@KristinaMassa17]

Lmao in the intro, I though Brooke said "I'm broke" and I was like "girl same"

[@evachris1211]

Congratilulations on 120.000 sweetheart!😚😚😚

[@annemariechase]

Awww! You're so sweet. Thank you so much. xx

[@jazzwarner3483]

i love the tips tbh thanks

[@julie-anneb4471]

This is the first KZbin video that will actually help me :)

[@richardjohnston-oneil7693]

Such good advice

[@charlottec2308]

I loved this video, super helpful! Xxx

[@annemariechase]

Yay, so glad it was helpful!! Thanks for watching :))

[@mariavelasco831]

Everyone need an optimistic Annemarie in their lives

[@annemariechase]

Omg this is possibly the best comment I have ever received xxxx

[@lesmisfan12]

Have you considered applying to be an orientation leader? Most of the advice in this video is advice I give all my students! You know exactly what students need to hear during their transition and you have such a lovely personality :)

[@myrajaafar3930]

you are very pretty

[@TheLocoCoco123]

You always have the best advice!!

[@kimberlycool8830]

Love this video I love your tips....and your eyebrows tho girl

[@simmicheema384]

You are amazing!!

[@notleemartz]

My faves! ♡

[@hannahwithacamera]

I've been watching you this summer and didn't know you were an ADPi!! plam from tau chapter @ university of kansas 😊

[@sleepy3830]

I really like your videos. And thanks for these tips. Btw Ilysm❤️❤️💟💟💟😍😍😍

[@annemariechase]

Thank you so much, Sophia! :) xx

[@5basketball4life]

you are awesome thank you for this :)

[@ashton12xxo]

can you do a study tips/ how you personally study? I never studied in high school and I know I need to when I start university this year!!

[@peppa_pig_]

can you make a video on taking notes?

[@Jasminabc123]

YAAASSSS much needed