6 Things I wish I'd known before UWC | my first year experience

Hi, I go to UWC Maastricht. Before starting my second year at UWC Maastricht, I reflected on my experience as a firstie and made a list of what I'd wish i'd known at the start. Let me know if you attend a UWC, or if you're thinking of applying to UWC
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Hey, thank you so much for your time. I am truly grateful for your presence :)

[@marianactresss]

Thank you so much for doing this video, I'll be attending UWC MOSTAR in August... And through this months I have felt afraid about living without my family, to leave everything I have here... And I feel these tips will be a great help and reminder for me when I need it there. ♥️

[@yeetmeout7231]

Hi! My sister has been to to the Mostar's uwc and I've visited the place many times. I don't know if this'll bring you any peace if mind, but about Mostar: the city is so beautiful, all the people there are so friendly and the culture there is just comfortable. I hope you're gonna enjoy your time there and I wish you good luck!! Youre gonna do just great!

[@zainabzaheera6497]

Hey that's great to hear actually I am also gonna apply in uwc can you help by giving me some ideas like what should I do to get selected . I hope you will just help me with it .

[@sabrinalane4599]

haha hi mariana

[@fairoojrushmila7040]

This is such good advice. Thank you so much❤

[@pawanakoirala1160]

I have watched many videos. But, this one stood out. You included points of value and stuff other KZbinrs usually forget to mention. Keep making videos !

[@_fionafarrell_]

Thank you! I'm pleased that you found the video helpful :)

[@yeonkaiismysoul467]

Hi! I love your energy and I think your videos are very helpful. I don't know if I missed any parts on any of your videos but I was wondering if you could talk about the ''going to Netherlands'' and ''the campus tour'' journey.

[@godcandidate9065]

Used to go there... Graduated 2015😁😁😁... It the best... Make sure u attend every class.

[@hoiiis8249]

girl love u

[@faustinatembwe6804]

I am also Namibian...but I am scared to apply, I guess I am just not confident enough and I am afraid of rejection 💀

[@_fionafarrell_]

Thank you for raising your concerns, I will be addressing this in a video soon.

[@hanamohammad792]

Hello Fiona, The video is so useful thank you! And I have a question, can someone apply for UWC for only one year? If they are applying in their second year and they’d only have one last year left. And if yes, can they get used to IB only in one year? Thanks in advance.

[@arletesambiliye8423]

Loved this. I'm also Namibian & will be applying to UWC this year for 2022 admission. May you please make a video on the application process, residence included. Thank you. 😅

[@arletesambiliye8423]

And funding options too.

[@_fionafarrell_]

Dear Arlete, I would love to help. I am planning to make a video all about the application process through the Namibian National Committee. You can expect to see it in February.

[@cloudliflower]

hi! thank you so much for the video it's absolutely helpful and whats special is it can be applicated anywhere! i just realized how crucial it is to carry a written list of our values. i'm applying to uwc this year and i'm still waiting for the announcement. cant wait to do what u suggest in case i got in

[@_fionafarrell_]

Hey Alisha, I'm glad you enjoyed it

[@resmijeselimi5574]

Amazing! Hope you get inn:)

[@anna_marie_jay697]

thanks😊

[@faustinatembwe6804]

Please do a tips and advice video on how to apply for us who want to apply... Especially how it works at the UWC National Comitee of Namibia....please 😭❤

[@_fionafarrell_]

Thank you for your question, I will be addressing this in a video soon.

[@zainabzaheera6497]

Hey Fiona ! I hope you are good ! So I gonna be applying for uwc can you share more videos like this or there is any other information related to uwc please just make a video on it and give some tips so that we can be selected to uwc.

[@Adriana-lj6xo]

hey fiona! if you want to go to the supermarket, do you walk there or the school takes you? Do you guys have to cook all your dinner meals?

[@_fionafarrell_]

Hi Adriana, the closest supermarket is about 5 minutes away by bike. Most students get a bike when they arrive, and I would strongly recommend doing so. If you have a full scholarship, UWCM will provide you with a bicycle in your first year.

[@autumngirl8337]

hi how much is the allowance?

[@Bonisilexaba]

Midnight is so late my goodness 😂😂😂anyway I'm a UWC mum, 41 years old, can't imagine being up at midnight

[@chloechloe3166]

It’s reality for most teens 😪🤣

[@cristinargyropo3679]

Hey! My name is Christina and next year I think about applying but I am born in December and I will be 15 and sometimes.I will be able to apply or not?

[@osunyameye]

Hey! I don't know if this is helpful but i started my application when I was 14 and would be entering at 15. I'm not sure if it depends on NCs at all bu I think you can apply and have a (slightly lower) but still reasonable chance of getting in! :)

[@optimisticbeing2740]

what was your APS score?

[@joe-hp4zb]

I'm planing to apply in dec, 2022 and if I got in I have to join on sept 2023 . But the thing is I'm gonna be 15 on sept 2023 and I'm gonna turn 16 in feb 2024 so can i still apply or it's necessary for a student to be 16 on the start of the session?

[@dhellta_226]

I'm 15 and I'm applying now to join on sept 2022, no problem. Anyways, you can see between whan dates you need to have been born for applying to the currently admissions on the UWC website

[@nancylioner]

im going to apply next year! and i have a question, do you have to buy your own food?

[@heyoops8579]

Same I’m applying next year too

[@_fionafarrell_]

Hi Nancy, UWC Maastricht has a cafeteria on campus, so there is no need to buy food.

[@haanjigoodetm_]

Any tips for the essays?

[@_fionafarrell_]

For the IAs and the EE, I would say to choose a topic that is genuinely interesting to you. You have probably heard this tip before, but if you are truly interested in the topic, the writing process will be so much easier. I hope all goes well!

[@ayushij]

Hey! I keep on seeing you everywhere haha. Do you mind connecting over social media? I would love to have someone to talk to about muwci:))

[@ayushij]

@@haanjigoodetm_ omgg congratsss! I also got into an IB school lol, the way uwc delayed the results they lost half of their applicants too XD. anyway, wish you the best! :)

[@wsstwood]

did you apply for the regular application or the early application? I'm trying to decide rn because I haven't even get my teacher recommendation letter lol

[@_fionafarrell_]

Hi, my National Committee did not have the option to apply early. I would recommend that you take you time with the application, so perhaps regular application would be best for you.

[@wsstwood]

Fiona Farrell oh okk thanks!!

[@Rei-wr3cs]

@@wsstwood I saw you in savannas video lol

[@lukachikhladze2404]

Hey, I got into UWC Dilijan through my NC!

[@_fionafarrell_]

Congratulations Luka!

[@phgan_h]

congrats

[@isabeleromosele9448]

Hiiiiii me too!!!!!!!!

[@lukachikhladze2404]

@@isabeleromosele9448 hey! Add me on Insta @lukachikh, we have a whatsapp chat for UWCD students and I'll add you to it

[@shafinnuzzaman9534]

Do I need to be in NGO or something before applying in uwc

[@lukachikhladze2404]

No, you don't need to.

[@lesegotau7065]

Hi how long did UWC Take to accept you

[@_fionafarrell_]

My application deadline was in February, and I got the official acceptance in April.