A WEEK IN MY LIFE AT DURHAM UNIVERSITY (Study with Me and Honest Uni Review!) | Jack Edwards | AD

Welcome to a week in my life at Durham University! This weekly vlog includes The Feast of St Cuthbert, far too many library sessions, starting my own radio show, a mini 'study with me', and plenty more! This channel also hit 20,000 subscribers (MADNESS) and we were somehow picked by KZbin to be 'Creator on the Rise' (EVEN MORE MADNESS). Sorry it's been such a ridiculously long time since I uploaded, but this is the return of the Jack.
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[@jack_edwards]

WE’VE BEEN NOMINATED FOR A COSMOPOLITAN INFLUENCER AWARD - HUUUUUUHHH?!?! If you're feeling absolutely LOVELY and would like to vote for me, you can do so here: t.co/skzkyixa1C - it could do amazing things for me and this channel, and I'd appreciate it more than you know! Please let me know if you do so I can thank you! ALL THE LOVE 💙

[@lilysmith-jones6862]

Voted for you! Well done!

[@jack_edwards]

Lily Smith-Jones thank you so so much! 💙

[@rimhda1944]

Done ~

[@nhj06]

Jack Edwards how can you spell that word

[@JamesSmith-wc8yz]

F

[@elenanielson3706]

KZbin: "We need you to keep this secret" Jack: "GUYS LOOK AT THIS EMAIL I JUST GOT!!!!" Makes me laugh so much every time

[@sophiegreen1923]

“I put the fun in fundamentally incapable” my new bio 😂😂😂

[@caitlinc-r2957]

I love your sense of humour so much, like I connect with the self deprecation on a spiritual level

[@jack_edwards]

ayyyy very much appreciated (i should probably make a joke about how uncool i am now)

[@ceryswilson7213]

You said "comment your name" and an ad came on saying "Hello, I'm Stephen Fry." I'm not saying the government is listening but... the government is listening.

[@jack_edwards]

omg that's absolutely terrifying THEY'RE EVERYWHERE

[@tolvusaudios5867]

the same thing happened to me! this is madness

[@wonderwoman133]

That's why I have black tape covering my cameras 😂😂😂😂😂

[@wonderwoman133]

Same

[@confusedperson5405]

0:42 Him: “...a week in the life of a Durham university student.” Me: *notices alcohol bottles in the background.*

[@nooralggg4829]

In the Uk the drinking age is 18

[@confusedperson5405]

Imjustheretowatch 123 | Yes, I am very well aware of that. What I meant is that UK students are known for their excessive drinking during their first year(s) at Uni (at least where I’m from)...😊

[@wonderwoman133]

I think that we all can agree on this one thing: (1) Jack has always the best background music (2) nobody can read his notes (3) is also an excellent booktuber

[@kritikasharma689]

his writing omg 😭

[@arthurwoods5093]

YEAH YOU HIT 20K A YEAR AGO AND LOOK AT YOU NOW BOY ALMOST 120K I'M SO PROUD

[@honeyw1430]

175k now!

[@xsophiex7x]

216k!

[@nataliebateman900]

@@xsophiex7x 220k now !

[@komalvaghela266]

235k!!!

[@kasianyland9248]

291k!

[@magdalenabortel2387]

Congrats, Jack! I'm form Poland, currently studying at the University of Vienna and I watch your videos mainly because of your beautiful accent (hopefully it'll help me to sound like this!) and because it's just so nice to watch how much you enjoy your studies. It really motivates me, thank you! :)

[@jack_edwards]

Aw thank you! Big love to Vienna 💙

[@phoebeowens5443]

I find it adorable how cute and excited you are with 20,000 and I’m watching you with 214K, makes my heart melt🥺bless

[@Happyfridays11]

You have ridiculously cool handwriting!

[@gianna8725]

Hi, I’m Gianna from Dubai, UAE but currently at uni in Manila, Philippines! Absolutely loving you and your videos; you’re so relatable and genuine! Looking forward to more of your vlogs! Cheers x

[@katiejohnstone9119]

Watching from Scotland. Patiently waiting to hear back from uni!

[@jack_edwards]

thank you so much for watching! fingers crossed everything works out for you!!

[@maryammirjan208]

Your videos have such a positive energy ☺️

[@bethm9580]

Love how interactive you are with your fans it's really nice to see good luck with your radio show 😁😊

[@juliakuzma7625]

Hi! I am considering taking Durham as my firm choice and your videos actually encouraged me to come to Durham for the open day this week, so thank you for being so helpful! Greetings from Poland!

[@jack_edwards]

ahhh amazing! definitely make sure to visit the Cathedral (and Cloisters - where Harry Potter was filmed!), Prebends Bridge (you can walk alongside the river into town and get an amazing view if it isn't waterlogged), the Bailey road, Flat White Kitchen for amazing pancakes and breakfast, Fat Hippo for burgers, and the Waffle House (on Elvet Bridge) for HUGE waffles :)

[@Rebecca-ol8bu]

Lots of love from Germany! Thank you for making these videos. I applied to study English Lit and French in the UK and your videos really help me gain an insight into life as a university student there.

[@jack_edwards]

you'll absolutely love it!

[@sophie_turner217]

Ok you’re actually adorable

[@jack_edwards]

💙

[@harrietfulcher5724]

I’m currently in year 10 and interested in possibly applying to Durham so this video was really great to see what a real week is like at Durham! Loved the video 😀😊

[@ricardobalsinhas168]

Congratulations for the 20.000 subs Jack! Keep going! Your youtube channel is really really cool! Portugal here!

[@jack_edwards]

Thank you so much - so craaaazy!

[@MissMillyW]

Ricardo Balsinhas I

[@loktungwoo3466]

i am watching this a month later and he now has 30k omg his channel grew so fast

[@claudiaalmeida8051]

Portugal as well! And he already has almost 60k! :oo

[@georgia3123]

88k!! He's doing amazing!!

[@lizziewilmot2720]

Hi! I'm Lizzie from Brighton, and have got my offer from Durham for English Lit for next year! Since watching you, I've never been so excited for the future so thank you so much for making videos that answer all the questions I have, they're invaluable 💜

[@franciscobaranda1157]

Jack it's been so long! great to have you back! I don't know what to do with my life without your videos they are sooo good! Oh I'm also studying Wide Sargasso Sea! Can't wait to attend Durham (academic goal) cheers from Portugal xx

[@jack_edwards]

thank you so much for watching - it definitely has been way too long but i've got loads planned! i LOVED wide sargasso sea omg

[@maygoulding4892]

Harry Potter Number 4 Privet Drive Little Whinging Surrey

[@glendabukowski9157]

Watching this video in September 2021. You're celebrating 20,000 subscribers in the video, while your channel currently has 701,000. I'm addicted to your channel because it's amazing and you deserve all the recognition. Love from Brazil xoxo

[@philippaettrick7012]

Congrats!!!! Watching here in the Midlands, England!

[@jack_edwards]

Thank you!!!

[@musicandloveismylive]

I have fallen down a youtube rabbit hole with your videos. I am enjoying watching them so much!!! I finished my two bachelors in January so even though this is a complete different curriculum and type of school, it just feels nostalgic I guess. Also I am low-key obsessed with your handwriting!!

[@harshwardhanprasad4703]

This is the only channel ...on which I have activated the notification bell...out of 122 channels..

[@jack_edwards]

i think you just made my day?????? THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@harshwardhanprasad4703]

Jack Edwards I just started following you on Instagram...just go on buddy ...☺☺..also liked your "of the rails series" and I am blown...

[@Mandarinetchocolat]

I'm Célia from Paris, France ☺ I'm actually going to study English literature at Durham next year as an Erasmus student, so excited! I'm glad I found your channel, it is very helpful 😊

[@emilyflorence930]

0:28 wow Jack you really know how to draw the ladies in , Calvin Klein 😂

[@sarapettersenspilling3251]

Sara, Norway. Graduated from Durham, Hatfield ;) in 2016 and reminiscing my time at uni by watching your vlogs. Absolutely agree in that Durham is AMAZING and firming my offer was one of the best decisions I have made. I will never forget those three years!

[@jokeaper]

"if even my post-it notes are giving up imagine how i feel" mood

[@roisinconroy5938]

Hey Jack!! Watching from Grey college Durham (but from Newcastle) I too study English Lit first year at Durham, I think we're in the same novel tutorial! I recently came across your channel and I am just amazed, how you manage to fit it all in with the work we get set and your amazing videos, you must be king of time management!! Congrats on 20k, hope you've had an amazing epiphany term😊

[@mayayoung7224]

“if even my post it notes are giving up imagine how i feel” - a mood

[@ellam8815]

I’m Ella from London and I don’t remember when exactly I subscribed but I’m ever so glad I did! Lovely to be a part of the 20 thousand and keep doing what you are! ❤️

[@jack_edwards]

I'm so glad you did too - thank you!

[@rachelstudyinscarlet4823]

Hiiii😚 it's Raquel (rachel) from Spain!!! I really LOVE reading, writing and anything related to books, films or music!! And of course i LOVE your videos!! Kisses!!!!😘😘😘🤗

[@jack_edwards]

ahhh you sound like my kinda person - thank you for watching!

[@amandamakesstuff1383]

I’m one of those types of people who usually watch youtube videos while doing chores and hardly paying attention, but your vlogs are so beautifully edited and so interesting that I always feel the need to watch them completely focused. Well done. Since you wanted to know where we’re from, I’m from Norway! So the fact that your new radio show streams worldwide. Congratulations on the radio show, 20k subs, being creator on the rise and also actually making it to park run! All amazing achievements!

[@rithikabose]

Ahhh missed you so much, so glad you're back! Loved this❤

[@jack_edwards]

this is too nice - i'm glad to be back too!!! thank you so much :)

[@rithikabose]

Jack Edwards :)

[@charlottecarter2158]

Really enjoyed the honest review of Durham, as an Oxbridge reject who’s (hopefully) going in October it really made me feel excited!! Congrats on the creator on the rise ❤️

[@dianasfr]

you are my favorite boy youtuber, Jack. Keep doing the good work!

[@aislinggorman2963]

Mad to think he hit 20,000 subs in this video and now I’m sat watching while he has 167,000 subscribers!! Congrats ❤️

[@TheOrdinaryAdventurers]

"Fun in Fundamentally incapable", I loved that 😂😂

[@tasiasparks8311]

Finally a vlog from my favourite uni youtuber and even better it’s nearly 30 mins long 🎉

[@jack_edwards]

okay right behave yourself, you've just made my day

[@yabadabadoobaa]

I just started watching this guys videos and he is literally the nicest and funniest person ever!! 😂

[@phoebecourt4978]

rewatching these durham vlogs and i am shook because jack makes the same fundamentally incapable joke 3 years later !

[@scarletthuxley6161]

Jack: 20k is absolutely insane! Me (watching this in 2020 where he now has 173k subscribers): ..... bro your mind's gonna explode in 2 years time

[@NaikonDrk]

Lmao wait until it's June 2021 where he has 650k subscribers. It is bonkers to see how much this channel has grown in such a short time.

[@sushreeshashwata]

@@NaikonDrk I came to comment this 😄 I saw his 250K post and was like wow, that is some growth. The pandemic really helped good content creators in some way.

[@NaikonDrk]

@@sushreeshashwata Yah man. Many creators have grown exponentially in the past year or so and Jack is a prime example of this growth.

[@4DreamWeaver4]

Sarah Louise from Eastbourne! I originally came from County Durham and I absolutely love the place! I have only just discovered your channel today and your vlogs are incredible! Makes me home sick and want to join university!

[@taheraahmed7354]

Uni life sounds stressful..but definitely sounds like your having fun..in a stressful sense😅👌 Even so, STAY MOTIVATED JACK👍😘

[@zakiabegum765]

Ughh, i was certain my heart was set on Sheffield uni but you're making me fall in love with Durham!

[@sweetrose8878]

Hi. My name is Jessica and I live in Bremen, Germany.

[@jack_edwards]

Ohhh just looked this up and I think I must've passed through on my train from Berlin to Amsterdam!

[@carlosconstantino2116]

Hi Edward, is a pleasure to meet your channel... I’m from Brazil and I watching your videos, in particularly, about the university videos are the best.

[@josephmcgowan1942]

Watching you from Seoul, South Korea

[@jack_edwards]

Whaaaaaat that's mad - thank you so so much for watching! Seoul looks incredible!

[@alliegies7604]

Hi Jack! My name is Allie and and I’m from the United States, more specifically Ohio. I will be starting university in the fall and I’ve really enjoyed following your college experience as I prepare for mine. Congratulations on 20k!

[@Ne0nc00kies]

Yay, I’ve missed these uni vids 🙏🏾🙏🏾❣️

[@jack_edwards]

gotcha covered don't you worry! thank you so much for watching :)

[@veerle3]

Hey Jack I have been watching all your uni vlogs as I'm mentally preparing myself for uni again!!! I'm doing an English degree as well, only I study English language and culture (in the Netherlands) instead of literature, but obviously we do have English lit as a course as well. I am loving the vlogs!!

[@manalcherkaoui6294]

Dear Jack we're waiting for ur new study with me video don't be late!!!

[@jack_edwards]

planning one next term as soon as I'm back! should be out at the end of April

[@2OrdinaryGuys]

From one student vlogger to another!!! I really enjoyed this! Keep up the great work x

[@nonraweechaichomphoo3726]

Sawasdee 🙏 from Thailand, I’m so thrilled to hear that you’ll be coming to my country. I live in Bangkok and work at Suvarnabhumi airport(BKK). Please feel free to ask me for a favor. I’m really looking forward to meet you Jack and have a conversation about uni in uk 🙋🏻‍♂️😆

[@TheSmileyProgramme]

You keep me going during a levels man ahha so much love

[@josephreeves8915]

Love the video! Really appreciate you using our track at the start of the video xx Thank you Jack!!!!

[@RussianRomanoff]

A little city called Sunderland in the North East of England.. (next to Newcastle) A level student!

[@gracelyn5806]

Great video! You're literally my favorite KZbinr😂They keep getting better and better, keep up the great work!

[@lanyadara7186]

Omg! I finally found a youtuber who studies English literature like myself, I'm so excited about that☺️ Also I'm from Kurdistan.

[@laurenbakeraa]

You’re going to have the most incredible time in South East Asia, i’ve just come back from 2 weeks travelling all over Cambodia and a week teaching English in a Cambodian School. It was the best experience and the most amazing and interesting culture, hope you have the best time !! Also love the vlogs and congratulations on 20K 😇

[@onlyhana3079]

Hana from Middlesbrough 😂 I’ve been waiting for the comeback ❤️

[@jack_edwards]

ahhhh practically neighbours! thank you for being patient with me :) :) :)

[@HaifaObey]

Hi Jack, my name’s Sunny, a 17 year old college student studying History, English Lit and Media. I’m from Birmingham and can I just say I LOVE your videos!!

[@millieevans4303]

congrats on 20k!!!! so very well deserved :)))) lots of love!:)

[@jack_edwards]

thank you so much - can't believe it!

[@sksk270]

Congratulations,Jack! Sandra here and waving back all the way from Malaysia! Please do keep on vlogging and if by chance both you and Emma are passing by Kuala Lumpur (doesn't sound likely but in any case) will spot both of you guys a local meal! Cheers and keep up the awesome works!

[@sugani]

London Year 12 doing English Lit for A-level and loving it :))

[@jack_edwards]

ayyyy good to hear, i loved the a level so much!

[@amyharrison5143]

My name is Amy and I’m from York and I was so sad because you came to my city the other day and I had to stay in and revise. Thank you for being my favourite KZbinr! ❤️ you inspire me so much

[@celizacs6672]

2nd year English lit Durham student :)

[@jack_edwards]

ayyyyy, see you in Klute then

[@Daradaradad]

From Uzbekistan, Madinabonu Makhmudjonova, but watching this in South Korea, I was waiting for your new video~~ I am so excited;) Keep goin!!

[@jack_edwards]

Wow - enjoy your time in South Korea, I'm so jealous! At least I'll be there in video form haha

[@Daradaradad]

Please come on your summer vacation!! I would be ecstatic to meet you and show South Korea’s hot places😁 Doin vlogs together~ haha I study here

[@BomberFletch31]

Hi there (I was going to say hijack but I'm sure you've heard that many times before) I'm Sam, from Perth, Australia. Nice to (virtually) meet you. Two questions: (a) which part of Africa are you going to, and (b) when are you going to spend some time on the other side of Australia for a change (everybody goes to the east coast!) Oh, and congratulations on 22,000 subscribers.

[@maryh4632]

I’m from Germany, so Herzlichen Glückwunsch (Congratulations). You definitely deserve more subscribers, because your videos are so inspiring and motivating. Love you and your videos!

[@amytownley9596]

Amy from Lancashire :P I started watching your vids legit a week after I went to Durham Cathedral xD

[@dancer1232000]

hey i’m shira! i’m from alberta canada🇨🇦 i’ve been watching your videos for the past few months and i absolutely love your content! congrats on 20 000 :)

[@nadiapanchenko8763]

Watching you from St.Petersburg, Russia

[@jack_edwards]

WOAAAAHHHHH WHAT ?!?!?!?!?! oh wow, i'd absolutely love to visit Russia!

[@lottecooper4370]

Hi Jack :) I'm almost 20, from the centre of Germany and I'm just binge watching all of your videos! I'm starting university (sustainable tourism course) in three weeks and I'm moving away from home to the Dutch border. Super excited, your experiences help a lot :D even though I'd wish for your boarding school/hall/dorm situation, we don't have that here - we need to search for a private flat, which takes away all of this community feeling. Anyways, I hope you enjoy the new term and keep up the good work! :) greetings, Anna ♡

[@dcarlos365]

year 11 london :(((((( gcse art yey....... fragmented mind at the moment (edexcel art students know )

[@jack_edwards]

hahaha, YOU'VE GOT THIS I BELIEVE IN U

[@elle_ell02]

I'm doing gcse art too...i am a mess 😂

[@dcarlos365]

Eleanor _Ell same here exam for me is in less than a month and I have music hand in this week and next week and I'm not in tomorrow as I'm hiking so..... Are u as messy 😒😂

[@elle_ell02]

Well I have graphics course work final hand in date next Friday and I have not finished or so i relate.

[@dcarlos365]

Eleanor _Ell well good luck and let's hope course work doesn't kill us(I know see y course work was removed from other subjects)

[@lilysmith-jones6862]

Best vlogger on youtube. Hope you win the cosmopolitan influencer award!

[@mollyduffy8861]

This is such a great video, and edited sooo well !! Thanks so much. !!!💛

[@jack_edwards]

Ahhhh thank you so much! They literally take me YEARS to edit so I'm very very grateful for this comment, thank you!!!

[@mollyduffy8861]

No problem!! And also, here from Ireland :)

[@alicespence6410]

I graduated from Durham in 2015 so am here for all of the nostalgia 💜

[@jack_edwards]

ahhh i love it here! which college were you in??

[@alicespence6410]

Jack Edwards Mary’s!

[@Erinaaa071212]

YES! I love these vlogs ❤️

[@jack_edwards]

AYYYY thank you!!! I love making them ☺️

[@harshwardhanprasad4703]

Erin Nicholls ...you on Instagram...??...if you are ..then please send me the link if you will...I would like to follow you...😊..only if you wish...

[@sanjanashanbhag04]

Yesssss love it when u upload jack! Thursday night sorted 🙌🏼 editing on point btw

[@MinaGlusac]

Watching and lovin ur vids from Austria🎉

[@jack_edwards]

thank you so much for watching! i visited Austria for the first time last year and it was BEAUT

[@Megs0325]

Watching from Kent in England! 👍🏻 I LOVE reading and writing (I’m planning a novel!) I might also be going interrailing next year and your videos have been so helpful from your tips from your own. And I’m Obsessed with Puns! Your puns are awesome

[@magicaramel6492]

Yesss - I'm trying to decide if I want to make durham my firm for next year and your vlogs are so helpful! THANK YOU

[@jack_edwards]

DO IT DO IT DO IT it's literally the best decision i ever made!!!

[@magicaramel6492]

....very tempted rn ngl

[@leahthomas1186]

Wow 20k, that’s crazyyyyyy! Congrats! My name is Leah and I’m from the West Midlands. I am currently deciding on possible universities and these vlogs have definitely made me consider Durham as an option!

[@randomsupergirl1206]

Watching from the great land of Durham 😁😁

[@jack_edwards]

WE LOVE DUZ

[@ivyci7166]

Hi! I’m from China and I’m going to study at Durham this autumn.I’m applying for my college these days.I know this university better through your videos.And I’m really looking forward to my life at Durham!!

[@vp9873]

Love these types of videos 😃❤️

[@jack_edwards]

thank you so much for watching! 💜

[@livaldridge9882]

Thank you, you stunning angel!! I have not been to an open day at Durham (I have put it as my firm choice, but the idea of open days - especially at top end universities scare me) and I am so glad that I found your video because it provides a realistic perspective of what goes on there 😊 thank you again! X

[@harshwardhanprasad4703]

Holy crap....it came out at last...waiting for about 4 days...

[@jack_edwards]

i know, i know - it's taken me so long to get the editing to a point where i was happy with it haha!

[@alishaobrien6467]

Boiiii been waiting so long for this! Love love love it! ❤️

[@annagriffiths6819]

North Wales, very exotic ehh?😂 congrats and keep going

[@jack_edwards]

very exotic to me from the South of England haha!

[@SunshineRays]

could you do a video where you show the books that you brought to uni/a bookshelf tour? Love your vlogs as always and huge congrats to not only be featured as a KZbin creator on the rise but also for hitting 20,000! Very well deserved x

[@jack_edwards]

omg ABSOLUTELY i'll do this next term once i'm back in durham!!!

[@SunshineRays]

yaaaas, can't wait!!

[@saramagnusson9238]

I'm from Fredrikstad, Norway :)

[@jack_edwards]

Wow - thank you so much for watching the vlogs!

[@ahc8973]

Sara Magnusson Watching from Lillehammer!!

[@amphoteric]

I'm video hopping university tour videos and I must say, it's a bit surreal to watch videos about Durham University because I attend Durham as well. I love, love, love it here so much. Hope your Easter hols are going well, btw!

[@cybercarol1962]

Love your vids!! Watching from Lima, Peru :D

[@jack_edwards]

WOAAAH PERU?!?!?! Thank you so much for watching!

[@cybercarol1962]

Hahahaha yeeaaaah I know pretty far huh. Your vid of Fresher's week popped in my recommendations list and then I binged your channel. It really puts me in the uni mood and I'm starting my first semester next week sooo pretty nervous and excited about it but yeaah. Can't wait for more vids!!! :D

[@jessnorth7868]

I’m Jess from Basingstoke! Watching you hit 20,000 on this video while you currently have 214K as I’m watching this! Love it! Well done! ! Xx

[@pyqio]

Greetings from Alba, a town in the northern west of Italy 🇮🇹

[@jack_edwards]

ooooohhhh very nice, very nice (thank you for watching!)