8 College Mistakes You Need to AVOID!

[@Katherout]

HEY, FRIENDOS! If you appreciated this video whatsoever, make sure to hit SUBSCRIBE to see my next video which will be a complete college survival guide! Thanks so much for all your feedback xx

[@whatdoesthefoxsay627]

I don't have a twitter!! but I still want that $100 gift card

[@lindxey2]

how did I just find you today?! :O

[@AngelFrost02]

Katherout the giveaway is so nice :) I definitely need to read more fun books as well as get textbooks

[@shakiras5679]

OH GIRL hell yes go to the career fair, friends!!! Being a sweaty nervous wreck your freshman year means that you prevent being a sweaty nervous wreck when it might really matter for your career.

[@lizzieweaver2968]

When you're still in high school but ~living~ for this quality content!

[@spikespiegel6890]

lel when ur still in middle school for me ^^

[@Katherout]

+Lizzie W. Lizzie ur my GIRL for saying that

[@littlekawaiipink]

That shirt makes your eyes pop! So beautiful

[@Katherout]

+BeautyCutie it's super cute!

[@oliviabogan708]

OMG the one about studying before a review session is so important. DO IT DO IT DO IT!!! Then you can actually get a lot out of the session and can feel prepared vs. everyone else who is just half listening/ half trying to keep up with the concepts being discussed.

[@Katherout]

+Olivia Bogan EEEEVERYONE LISTEN TO OLIVIA SHE'S RIGHT

[@margaret381]

how to buy books video PLEASE. I'm so interested in what you have to say about it, because it is probably the worst feeling when you get your book for like $200 and halfway through semester you find out that your friend bought exactly the same one for only $50

[@Katherout]

+Margarita Pliazhuk i know that exact feeling and it's awful!

[@Meskel_Academy]

Katherout definitely a textbook video!!!❤️❤️

[@readingeevee4174]

I enter in the title or isbn into google and search for the cheapest one. Thriftbooks is a great site. I got a $10 ebook on Bonanza.com

[@59inuyasha]

Margarita Pliazhuk Amazon rentals!

[@imanaljahmee]

I get most of my books from amazon. I usually pick "used rent" books, it literally saves me hundreds of dollars. I would also recommend ordering them two weeks beforehand so you won't freak out about them not being there on time. There is also no downside to this because I think you have about a month after you buy them to return them without any consequences if the professor decides that the book isn't a requirement. Hope this helps!

[@katyt234]

Tomorrow I start my first day of college classes! I'm so thankful for all your advice over the years. I just spent the past half hour loading all my deadlines into Google Calendar, so I feel like I've earned my place as a Katherout subscriber! Can't wait to see what comes next for you :)

[@lance0215]

Katy Thompson ik that this is one year late, but good luck on your college endeavors, how was your first year?

[@SmilingFashionista80]

Studying before a study session is especially helpful with math classes because you can figure out which types of problems you are having trouble solving on your own, then ask the teacher to solve one to see where you went wrong. Also, please make the video about textbooks, it would be really helpful. I'm definitely entering the giveaway, thanks for teaming up with barensandnobel.

[@Katherout]

+Smiletaytay thank you for all the helpful feedback! i appreciate your comment more than you know!

[@chickabitty1]

Omg I have been watching her videos for like 5 years and in two days I finally start college. I've already used so much of her advice. ❤️

[@cristalball7042]

I'm starting college this year and cannot stress how helpful this advice will actually be to me. Thank you for this!!

[@anasofia7406]

These tips are 10/10. I'll definitely be putting them into practice this year!!!! + An add on to your second point to avoid: Last year, as a freshman, I went to this "etiquette dinner" mostly geared towards upperclassmen preparing them for a professional interview. Everyone at my table was so confused as to why I was there, and I replied "I thought it would be fun!" I had no idea it was an upperclassman event, but still, I learned so much and I'm looking forward to this year's dinner!

[@Katherout]

+ana sofía sounds like free food and a valuable learning experience! proud of ya for going

[@anasofia7406]

Katherout ❣️❣️❣️

[@kimberlycaritas]

My first day of college classes is tomorrow, and I wouldn't be feeling as confident as I do without you and your videos, Katherine - *thank you* so, so much. I'm taking as much of this video to heart as I can - I'm sure I'll be making my own brand of mistakes here, but it's so good to feel *that* much more prepared for this new stage in my life. Thank you for making college life so exciting for me! I can't believe I'm really sitting here in my dorm room typing this out - I'm really nervous, but hopefully I'll be killin it before the year's out :)

[@myanase4854]

Can you do a adice video for high schollers who have now started their college searches ? EG/ Ap courses , financial aid , scholarships , essay adice etc

[@Katherout]

+Myanaa Evanson My College 101 series does exactly that! It's already on my channel

[@orangepeel_er]

Take AP courses!!! and take the exams!!! i took a lot of AP classes but not as many exams. i wish i did so i could have gotten more gen eds out of the way. my friends are jealous of me because i am almost done with my gen eds

[@BeautyHeure]

NUMBER THREE IS SO IMPORTANT!!

[@Katherout]

+BeautyHeure yessZ!!

[@tavinternet1204]

I just binged on this channel (and Katherouttings) for over an hour, great work!

[@kristinelim174]

i'm moving into college tomorrow so these tips should be really helpful!! thanks for a great video, as always!

[@Katherout]

+Kristine Lim KRISTINE! WOW!!! What a moment I'm excited for you

[@kristinelim174]

Katherout ahhh thank you!! also, do you still have a PO box? i'd love to send you a lil something sometime soon!

[@Katherout]

I don't right now but maybe I'll open up another one!

[@saammmy7]

#4 is so important! I love my bike and I would be so upset if it ever got stolen. Some of the points in the video don't really apply to me because I don't live in the US, e.g. the food on campus is healthy and cheap here, you don't use credit cards to built credit score and I've only needed to buy a single 20€ textbook in 2 years of college :) I still find it interesting to hear your recommendations on those items though. And you're advice on writing down all the deadlines right away is spot on. I always keep a huge calendar (the kind with the whole year on one page) above my desk to prevent the deadlines from sneaking up on me. Your video is also a much needed reminder to start studying earlier this semester. I'm usually one of the people who waits for the review session to start and I need to break that bad habit.

[@ap12766]

Can you please make more college advice videos. I'm going into my freshman year and I'm honestly so nervous

[@Katherout]

+ap12766 another one is coming up soon!

[@buketslatuncer3387]

DUDE HOW WAS IT

[@rekhasurve123]

Starting freshman year of college and I love the opportunity the giveaway holds as well as your advice!

[@Katherout]

+rekha surve Thank you, Rekha!! I knew the $100 would help out -- wish I could give it away to everyone

[@Annie-sn7fm]

All of this advice is really awesome! I see some really overdone content on KZbin but this is all really valuable for me! Thanks so much!

[@Katherout]

+Anwen Annesley this is EXACTLY what i hope to hear when i'm making a new video so thank you thank you thank you

[@ladyecks613]

So many good tips and lines "Grab a pair of slacks from someone on your floor and GO." 😂

[@alexandraretodo3014]

yes! I would love if you made a video on how to get textbooks in college

[@Katherout]

+Alexandra Retodo noted!

[@cg0825]

A calendar was helpful - before smartphones and such that have them built in. Some professors will give you a book list but especially as you get further in you may not need all the books or be able to borrow what you need at the library--or check Barnes and Noble or Amazon, Ebay etc or students privately selling their books. Set aside time for work and time for fun. Either one in excess can be bad.

[@Flyingtoescape]

Next year (in 2 weeks actually) my campus will be only 1 hour from Paris so It's gonna be so exciting to leave the campus and explore Paris 😍

[@Katherout]

+Flyingtoescape you'll definitely have an incentive so prioritize your time in the city!

[@blakevalentino]

love your videos!! I watch them when I feel like I need a push to be productive!

[@princesslulu5795]

My college I went to was notorious for having a lot of classes, especially the gen ed ones required by all students, where textbooks were bundle packs exclusive to the school & had to be bought new because they included access codes for online programs that were a requirement for the class. And even worse, the books weren't returnable or eligible for reselling cause the next students needed the bundle. Or textbooks would change editions just about every year & many professors, though not all, didn't accept older editions (some of the older editions didn't have all of the same content). It was completely ridiculous because I was basically forced to pay whatever they asked for and lost a lot of money saving options like shopping on Amazon, used books, etc. fortunately though, my last few semesters became cheaper because I was an English major and most of my classes had novels. There were a few exceptions like some survey Lit courses with expensive anthologies and some gen ed classes, but I'd say a lot of the cost is dependent on your program. Most of my literature books I kept because The money I'd get back wasn't worth the hassle of trying to resell to the bookstore (I got $8 for a book that cost me over $100!) or the school wouldn't take them cause they were using other books or editions. Also I am a book nerd and definitely could read these again in the future (some of the books, or parts of the anthologies we didn't get to so that's an added benefit)

[@princesslulu5795]

My last few semesters I gave up on selling books back at the campus bookstore because it just wasn't worth going out of my way waiting in line forever just to make $8 on a $100+ book, $10 on a $150-200+ book, or them not take the book at all. I kept most of my literature books because they were mainly novels. Other books I didn't keep I would give to my sister or friends who needed them.

[@ichigomiruku8737]

Entered the contest :3 so excited. Went on a huge binge on your videos and was surprised with a giveaway video 😂 #1 college helping youtuber honestly 👏🏻

[@piercethelauren2335]

You're super helpful!! I'll be applying to college next year, so it's super nice to see what I'm getting myself into :) So excited!

[@wibblesss]

her channel is so helpful. I never feel like I'm wasting my time by watching her.

[@ahol6129]

It's not a mistake to not take a credit card out in college.

[@MADDAYS]

THREE holy crap there isn't a worse feeling than going into a review session completely unprepared

[@thatunemployedmillennial6906]

Excited about the book purchase video!!

[@BeingCeleste]

Starting my 2nd year of college and honestly this is so helpful!!!

[@Katherout]

+Celeste G I'm so glad to hear it, Celeste!

[@michellerodriguez2253]

I'm also going to USC in the Spring and I am currently freaking out as a spring admit about the dorms specifically at USC since I want to have a head start on my dorm shopping but I don't know how big are typical resident hall dorms and desk/closet space is. I've been watching ALL your videos especially because your channel specifically caters to me ✌🏽so thaaaaaanks :)

[@Katherout]

much love

[@maddieroxx4eva]

Yes please leave campus! I grew up in the same place where my university is and its a shame to see students not enjoying the things that I think make my town really unique. Whenever anyone does leave campus its always the same old bars and coffee shops downtown. Don't be that basic person because students who are from the area will be secretly judging you.

[@Katherout]

+Madison More YES!! EVERYONE LISTEN TO MADISON!!

[@cairo7478]

Madison More what if you don’t drive? 🙁

[@mchjsosde]

Cairo Williams convince a friend to come along (a friend with a car ;)

[@aesthete7227]

*OMG THANK YOU SO MUCH! YOU'RE A LIFE SAVER AND YOU'RE SO BEAUTIFUL*

[@SWonYT]

Sophomore in high school and Watching this hbu?

[@bryanamitchell2510]

Really great video! Watching not even a week before my sophomore year of this semester starts.

[@guttermouthgirl5135]

Going to CSUN in just a few months and I’m really anxious. Your videos are really helping answer my questions. The internet amazingly has not been helpful. For example, I can not find ANYWHERE what AP scores are going to count and which ones won’t. Like I just found out from my mom that my English AP scores probably won’t do me any good because schools insist on taking English classes.

[@pokelover02]

I always try the writing down deadlines thing, but every year without fail, my professors will switch everything up randomly and I end up with a calendar full of scribbles smh

[@carolinezhang2051]

Can you do video about staying positive and confidence in such a large campus / competitive environment?

[@AidanKedzierski]

What if my campus bookstore is a Barnes and Noble?

[@Chocolateack]

Use slugbooks to search your textbook prices! Such a lifesaver!!!

[@MauRawr14]

This was so helpful, i start my freshman year tomorrow

[@livelovejacky]

Please do make a video about getting textbooks. My bio chemistry book last semester was over $200 and it hurt so much haha. Amazon rentals are definitely amazing but they aren't always available.

[@boomboom7537]

borrow from someone else in the class or someone who has the class ahead of you or an upperclassman who already took that class, to get textbooks.

[@austinm2293]

Leslie Sekou that's only if you know someone though, otherwise you should copy and paste the ISBN number into google and just look at all the options. Also wait until after the first day or whenever they email you the syllabus, that should tell you whether the book is actually required or not

[@maddieroxx4eva]

Used bookstores in the area where your university is are gems. Trust, they're up on the books that students need and are trying to buy them before the start of the new school year, as often times that's their best business. Also some university student associations run a consignment book centre and you should always check there first before going to the bookstore (including Amazon and similar places).

[@addrikkaa]

missjacky xo Slugbooks.com!

[@rebekahlaybourn8525]

Super excited about this giveaway... I always spend so much money on books because I'm an English education major. I wish I would've thought of writing down all of my deadlines at the beginning of the semester. I also liked the one where you said to explore off campus. I've had the opportunity to work in the public schools in my city and it's amazing.

[@Katherout]

+Rebekah Laybourn thank you so much for this feedback!

[@sofiamartany5827]

Hey! Love your video as always, these tips were so helpful! The deadline one is so truee last year I had one and I found out from a friend a week before!! From now on I will always check my calendar WITH a friend to make sure I got every deadline in every class right !! I retweeted your tweet btw, though I go by a pseudonyme on youtube 😊❤️

[@postie2014]

ooooh girl im glad just found your channel, you have such great tips! but also for dat giveaway cuz thats lit

[@shainarousseau7898]

Wish I would have seen this sooner, love the tips!

[@SuicuneSweetie101]

These are amazing!! :) I'm going to be a senior in college but I will definitely try the career fair!

[@Katherout]

+Gillian Gauss now is the TIME more than ever

[@august8132]

I never check my twitter so even if I win, I probably won't see that I did until it's too late haha, but this giveaway is so useful!! You always have the best sponsors!! :)

[@Katherout]

LOLOL love that you're real with yourself! and yes I only partner with ones that actually help ya out!

[@cheesepizza384]

Wow this is great! I'm an incoming freshman and I could definitely use that gift card! Thanks Katherine!!

[@AndreaSanchez-qp4hv]

The studying thing is so true. Great video!

[@Katherout]

+Andrea Sanchez thanks, andrea!

[@SaloniNahar]

Going into my Junior year of college 😬thanks for the video! I'll be entering!

[@RVGFam]

Question. What camera do you use? The depth of field is awesome!

[@angelatan9509]

Rip sarah

[@ironnic2462]

First year of college starts next week, so excited and feeling a little more prepared, a gift card for my book would also help.

[@Katherout]

+iRonnic hope you win!!

[@ironnic2462]

Thank you 😊 iwould like that too

[@courtneyshepler7796]

RIP this college freshman because no Twitter

[@Katherout]

+Courtney Shepler awww they're free to make!

[@yesicaturcios7066]

Definitely do a "how to buy textbooks" video. Also, this video was extremely helpful!!!

[@jh30256]

i would love a video about buying textbooks, especially ways to get them for free using the library or other resources!

[@12msbeauti]

Thank you so much, Im a new subscriber and your tips are so helpful

[@Katherout]

WELCOME TO THE COMMUNITY!!!!

[@katdrinkard3271]

The review session thing was so! On! Point! Biggest mistake of my freshman year tbh

[@Katherout]

+Kat Drinkard it's probably the easiest mistake to repeatedly do and not change! but so essential once you do it right

[@amanishonestreviews]

Quick question : what if our usernames for KZbin and twitter are different?

[@TheNb0601]

These are honestly so true

[@Katherout]

+Czar_Nicholas they are real genuine mistakes i made!

[@mariahoover4162]

These videos help me out so much!!

[@lanajagannathan2497]

Starting college in 2 days! Super helpful!

[@Fashionista123a]

Loved this!

[@Katherout]

+Natalia F yay!

[@mayadavidov1567]

Super helpful-thank you!

[@Katherout]

my pleasure!

[@PrincessMogo]

I would LOVE to join the giveaway, especially as a dual enrolled student, and starting college in the summer. I think I know a couple of ways to get books, but never knew about Barnes and Noble, so I'm interested in seeing a college books video! :)

[@bxlly4817]

I'm here cause I saw her on story booth

[@raymond3235]

this video was awesome thank you so much for making it

[@abigailr.7487]

This was so helpful thank you 💛✨

[@MK3_777]

I had no idea Barnes and noble did that?!?!!! That's way cool thank you so much!!!! (Going into freshman year and I don't want to spend $$$$ on text books 😭😬)

[@luciano_remes]

Im sorry i still cant get past how blue your eyes are, its beautiul.

[@musiclover_7852]

About the textbooks, sometimes professors require to get their books or the college's version :(

[@Katherout]

unfortunately the only way around that is to buy from another student at your school that took that class in a previous semester!

[@wibblesss]

do a textbook video!

[@careyl7439]

This was so helpful!

[@Katherout]

+Carey L ah i'm so glad!

[@federicovazquez9011]

Hey, do you recommend backward mapping with dates? I'm starting college next week and I'm scared

[@hanngreen]

I love your college videos

[@Katherout]

!!!!! thank you :)

[@hopek7401]

good tips!!

[@sadafnaimzada2500]

Starting freshman year of college next week and I'm super excited and nervous! Thanks Katherine for the advice.

[@Katherout]

+Sadaf Naimzada It is gonna be a lil uncomfortable so just prepare for that! Adjustment periods are always weird but you'll get the hang of it!

[@JinjaDeNinja]

Very helpful!!

[@seafarer_]

BUAD 3-- IM TRAUMATIZED

[@FionaIbrahim]

Could I get some elaboration on why it's better to use credit over debit?

[@DearSparklesTV]

you start building up a credit score which you need to make any big future purchases as an adult

[@oliviamarie5285]

I'm entering, thanks for the giveaway Katherine! 💕

[@Katherout]

thanks to Barnes & Noble for supplying the gift card!

[@kolimo81096]

yup i did 3 freshmen year

[@MK3_777]

Please do a all out text book video

[@vfjohnston]

Good advice 😅😅

[@mynametrong5508]

I watch your videos for ideas for mine if I'm being completely honest haha. Your videos are very informative:)

[@JustAnotherHuman]

Barnes and Noble omg ❤️

[@alexandrataylor2779]

This is a great video. I can SOO relate to some of these haha

[@Katherout]

+Alexandra Taylor v painful but v necessary to learn

[@studyloves3193]

you look so nice in this video!!

[@KingnOah824]

Barnes&nobles 👌

[@nehakatote1867]

hey! great video as usual :)) which tweet do u want us to like/ rt to enter the giveaway? i think u forgot to paste the link ahah

[@Katherout]

YES I was at work and did not manage to tweet it and link but now it's up!

[@ngqp]

lmao this is blatant product placement for barnes and nobles pls but thx for the video regardless

[@jurelkirklandfilms2510]

Someone gotta sponsor

[@haddys2425]

please make a textbook video!!

[@Katherout]

I'M ON IT

[@worthaspin]

Heyyy which tweet should we retweet??? I could really use some help with my textbooks, I don't want to give the Stanford bookstore all my money really

[@Katherout]

HERE YA GO!!! twitter.com/katherout/status/900466834029256705

[@worthaspin]

Done! Thanks love your vids

[@ParentingandPregnancywithTali]

Thanks!! Which tweet do we need to retweet?

[@Katherout]

IT'S UP NOW SORRY: twitter.com/katherout/status/900466834029256705

[@sarab1849]

I would die of happiness if I won the giveaway, I have sooooo many books that I want to get but don't have the money for, this is such a great giveaway