BRUTALLY HONEST REVIEW: MY FIRST TERM AT OXFORD UNIVERSITY (+ MY END OF TERM REPORTS!)

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Here it is! The video you have all been asking for.... so how did I find my first term?

[@EmilyCanham]

Can’t help to notice that you’ve lost your accent a bit, Eve!!

[@IbexAnimations]

Emily Canham Right?

[@lilywooldridge1987]

It happened to me as well, one month after moving to Oxford I lost mine ☹️ Oxford is the place accent go to die

[@eleanorlouisa1621]

oh fuck off, Emily

[@felicityaeh]

I’d say aim for a 2:1, but work extra hard over Easter. That way if you get a 2:1 you’re happy and got what you wanted, and if you manage to get a 1st you’ll be overjoyed! If you aim for a 1st and don’t get it you’ll be disappointed with a 2:1 even though that’s very good for your first year!!

[@zoenutakor7137]

I'm sure your tutor is great, but I imagine they are only looking at your life from an academic perspective (understandably) and not really taking into account the benefits of maintaining your social life which is obviously not their personal concern. You know yourself better than anyone and you will make the right decision for you. However if I were in your position I would keep working at that high 2:1 (which is an excellent grade anyway) and enjoy my life. You can always work towards that first when it counts towards your degree

[@rafayyousuf9401]

congratulations! hopefully the first of many many more successful terms!

[@RevisionWithEve]

Thanks so much!

[@libbyosborne3429]

I’m so so incredibly proud of you, I have been watching your channel since I was in year 9 (now in year 11 ) you have inspired me to work hard to try and reach for my goals, I love your videos so much, I don’t miss a single video you post. Congratulations and let’s hope for more success in your life, love you ❤️

[@millieblyth155]

All the hate comments are dripping with jealousy I swear to god 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@leahthompson3315]

Congratulations!!❤️, I hope you’ll do amazing for the rest of your journey at oxford✨, we’re all proud of you!! xxxx

[@chandnigugar9620]

I’m so glad you love oxford!! I’ve loved your vlogs and they keep me going through A levels which are sTrEssINg mE oUT but I’ll be at university next year so it should all be worth it !! Well done on first year✨🎊

[@Sophia-oc2nt]

eve! don't be disheartened, theses uni Vlogs are my fave videos you've ever made, and theres no better feeling than coming home from Saturday school (ik ughhh) and watching ur weekly vlog!

[@sophiem3375]

EVE I'M SO PROUD OF YOU!!! ur insane and i wish you the best of luck. you deserve all the best in the world xx

[@mindofieva]

I was living for your vlogs this term! Helped me survive my 1st semester of grad school, so I hope you continue with them because they're very realistic!

[@henivantara6183]

Eve, I’ve been watching you for years now, you’re such a big inspiration for all of us. I’m a 3rd year med student, so I know Uni can be too much, but you’re handling it like a queen. Huge love from Hungary xx

[@RevisionWithEve]

Thank you so much x

[@MeSimoneI]

Well done for completing your first time and so successfully Eve! I'm glad you're loving Oxford, you've worked so hard for it! Enjoy yourself and make choices based on your true feelings. Don't let anything else influence you

[@nightqueen537]

Congrats, Eve! ❤ I am so happy that you had a great time. Oxford is really a huge bubble, to be fair...I'm studying at Oxford Brookes and it is a challenging yet lovely experience. I am glad that I chose to do Publishing Media..the course it's very interesting :)

[@ailbhenoonan819]

Congrats on finishing your first term - it looked amazing from the vlogs! I'm very happy for you, and it seems like you're really enjoying it. There'll always be a bit of stress (or a lot of stress... looking at you, IB!), but don't let yourself get bogged down by it! You're exactly right in what you've said: everything I've heard from parents and friends seems to be "enjoy yourself at uni - it's all about social experiences, and learning to balance adult life basically." Hopefully there'll be many more happy terms! Hopefully I'll see you in October next year if my interviews have gone as well as I think they have! ;) Either way I absolutely cannot wait for uni next year!

[@jadelauren2269]

Congrats Eve for completing your first term and doing so well 🎉 hope you have a lovely Christmas! Hyped for studymas 💖

[@amyd7301]

Can’t decide if you ‘want’ a first 😭 the fact that you talk like it would come so easily to you tells me you should

[@missbckbeauty1469]

Amy D she meant she doesn’t know if she wants to set the goal of getting a first. I think...

[@RevisionWithEve]

That’s exactly what I meant haha

[@michaelmoore5570]

Hey Eve, how's it going?

[@oliviadent970]

Congratulations on finishing your first term Eve, I wouldn't have made it to interviews without your videos and all the amazing online resources provided by all the Oxford vloggers❤

[@rosetinman6054]

Congratulations Eve! I still have a full week left of term before Christmas but it's gone fairly smoothly so far. It's so nice you so happy

[@ishani9555]

Honestly i'm just so happy you're happy!! makes me very excited for uni and motivated to grind in my final year of hs so i can get into the uni and the degree i just know i'll love, even if it's a tough slog xxx

[@ordinaryperson9784]

Well done Eve! I also study languages at Uni and it’s so difficult! Proud of you, keep it up! Love youuuu 💛

[@dominikaslotwinski4021]

As someone who graduated 2 years ago, I agree you should enjoy your first year at uni and not worry about getting a first. Of course it will look good if you do, but like you said you sold your soul at alevel and it's time for you to enjoy yourself! You seem more than capable to get the first so focus on getting the grade when it counts towards your final mark in second and fourth year and enjoy yourself because you deserve it! I got a solid 2:1 when I graduated and I probably could have pushed myself more but when you look at grads schemes, most require a 2:1 so have fun girl! 😀

[@jadeambrose2803]

hi eve :)). i’m so glad you’ve completed your first time, you’re on a great journey. today is my 16th birthday!!!!

[@lucyschneider463]

Aaaah i'm so happy for you and your mental health and everything! I find it so fun that i can second basically everything you say, i feel the same in soo many aspects!! (I'm studying maths at Oxford, first year student as well... Obv i can't say anything about essays but about how i'm feeling, how i'm using my time etc.) Hope to one day run into you! :)

[@StudyWithShreyality]

Yayyy eve!!! Congratulations on completing first term❤️❤️❤️ you killed it girl, you’re such an inspiration, i get to see oxford from INDIA through you 😊 thankyou so much, I’m a studytuber and I’m doing studymas this year, will you be doing vlogmas/studymas??

[@RevisionWithEve]

I will be doing studymas! Thank you xx

[@StudyWithShreyality]

Eve Bennett yay ❤️

[@natasham4184]

I didn't know you wanted to go into journalism! I'm in Year 13, and I've been watching your videos since Year 9 or 10. You've helped me so much with both academics and self confidence. I plan on studying Journalism at uni next year. 💖

[@milliebeaumont9522]

Glad you're having such an amazing time Eve! have a great Christmas xoxo

[@larahawley2708]

Congrats on your first term you look like you’ve really enjoyed it !! So proud of you and so happy that it’s worked out well after how hard you worked . GO EVE !!!! Xx (so excited to see Jess back on the vlogs)

[@RevisionWithEve]

Thank you so much!

[@ella3792]

Same girl!! I always worked sooooo hard on my grades because I wanted to be "perfect", to get to a good uni, to make my parents and my teachers proud, because I didn't want to disappoint them... And now that I'm at uni I just want to enjoy life! I'm still working of course but I just don't pressure myself on being the best, having perfect grades, making people proud... I just want to enjoy learning stuff while I'm enjoying my life ❤ and it feels so good 😊

[@xflya2728]

Eveeee congrats on finishing your first term!💓💓 your life is my goals!! Ily❤️

[@RevisionWithEve]

Love you too!!

[@RishikaSinghthetraveler]

So happy to see you’re settling in well ❤️

[@NoelleSam]

I feel content to be able to relate, finally. I have been loving your videos. It is helpful for me to see a raw version on youtube of uni.

[@ClairePhippen]

Congrats on completing your first term at Oxford - you certainly look like you've enjoyed it! Make sure you take some time to relax over Christmas, you deserve some me time! I've just finished my first term of my MSc and I've loved it! Like you, I've found where I'm meant to be, doing the subject I'm meant to be doing! 💜

[@blaise31]

Nice one! I'm always so pleased to see your videos on my feed, both as a Midlander and someone who's studying German! I'm hoping to do my masters in Translation into this!

[@MaebhyHowell]

Well done on your first term! It looks amazing xx

[@uijinshin7908]

Congrats on finishing your first term, AMAZING!! 💚

[@RevisionWithEve]

Thank you!

[@charlottehudders1]

I absolutely love your content, you always motivate me and I’m so proud of you for what you’ve achieved so far!xx

[@RevisionWithEve]

Thank you so much x

[@oliviabeth4107]

My biggest advice is to not see every term as wanting it to be the same! It’s better to come with a fresh mind and know that your next term is going to be different as you might find that some people may not want to go out as much etc. I think it’s just about making sure to grab those opportunities around you so you still have a fab time:)

[@ameliafletcher4969]

watching your videos actually motivates me to do all my uni work so much, thanks eve😂x

[@eviehallitt8122]

So proud of you Eve. Currently waiting for post-interview decisions from Oxford. Watching you has been such an inspiration but the fact you are so real in your vlogs and this video is so nice to see. Well done you! Also..always be proud of your accent! Remember a 2:1 is an incredible grade and there is no need for a 1st in your first year. Enjoy university while you have time.

[@starappleburn4868]

I've loved your vlogs Eve! Your channel is alive and living its best life!!!

[@lisac6835]

Wellll done, love how honest this is and how realistic it is as well!! Be interesting to see a comparison to first year from 2nd/3rd/4th year as you go through uni!! So much love for your channel 💫

[@lisac6835]

Also make the most of first year, it’s the only chance to have fun and it not count!! Whereas as soon as you step into 2nd year you can’t just suddenly decide to have fun, you have got to solidly work for the next 3 years, so make the most of it while you can and don’t worry you can prove yourself letter on!!!!

[@adriennesamantha]

Love your videos so much Eve!! Have been watching them since you were like in year 10! You've inspired me so much to work hard!xx I am applying to study French, German & spanish at uni and got 2 As in French & Spanish at AS Level. St Andrews, Bangor & Exeter offer a triple honours title & Bristol & Durham offer modern languages but can still study 3 so i am very excited. Ive received offers from Bristol, Exeter & Bangor but wont get an offer from St Andrews until January haha

[@uns0ciable4ever]

i absolutely LOVE your attitude, eve! im at durham & am feeling the exact same way!

[@user-js8dp9iy9s]

it is 100% possible to have fun and get a first. you've just got to find a good balance between everything :)

[@nimrah2199]

well done on getting through the first term! love you so proud of you :)

[@annathomas3360]

Congrats on finishing your first term!! 💞 Do you think the hype around Oxford reflects what it actually is like? Greetings from Germany 😘

[@chillstudy8223]

Love this, you are so honest!!

[@jo6513]

Congratulations on completing the first term!! I'm so happy that you are happy in Oxford and you have found great friends there 💖💖💖

[@Ellie-dw5md]

Hey Eve always love your content, could you maybe do a KZbin Q and A soon? your doing so well this year, all the best x

[@RevisionWithEve]

I will do!

[@berthasenaladzekpo5028]

Good one Eve!! I can totally relate with what you said about not being sure if you wanted a first lol😅 Doing my A-levels now and hopefully will be joining you next year. I love your room btw

[@miaminternx8244]

Congratulations Eve!!!xxxx

[@dylthomas1960]

Well done for completing your first term! *Congratulations* !!

[@RevisionWithEve]

Thank you!!

[@tanyadaly]

EVE, CONGRATULATIONS !!!! You are doing so well. Love your videosss!! The fact that you’re on track for a 1st, and doing KZbin, and inspiring people and having fun is actually the best thing ever. Keep slaying

[@tanyadaly]

Your bed looks so comfy, what the actual heck??

[@tanyadaly]

My mini update for my 2nd year of A Levels is: I am semi-happy with how I’m doing. Lowkey not where I want to be for English but I feel like you had similar views to me on that one 😂 I loveee Sociology and I’m very very happy with how I’m doing in Sociology but Psychology is an absolute mess

[@j.g1637]

Love a cheeky Eve Bennett notification 😊x

[@RevisionWithEve]

Hehe x

[@emilyk252]

Lol u wish u could go Oxford 😂

[@j.g1637]

Emily kiddd cyber bully :(

[@maryoneill9741]

Loved watching your vlogs! I always rooted for you to get into oxford xx

[@sophiagraham5853]

was lovely to meet you last week at interviews for Spanish and Linguistics x

[@RevisionWithEve]

Best of luck babe x

[@judithjacobs7845]

So nice to see you loving it! Could u maybe do a vid on a level language speaking?? Or a vid on each paper?? That would be the absolute dream xx

[@AddittiAgrawal]

really looking forward to this Eve!

[@RevisionWithEve]

Wooo :)

[@FastestFinalFurlong]

Congrats on finishing your first term! I finished my first term in my first year at Keele uni as well this Friday, we have 12 week terms though ^^

[@laurynquigley7123]

I LOVE YOUR UNI VLOGS😍 and excited for studymas

[@RehannahB]

Sounds like you're really enjoying your stay there which is all you can hope for going forward to Uni. Seems like you love the course you're doing 👍. Congrat Eve.

[@faginnyc]

It's so nice to hear that you're doing well whilst still having fun! xo how do you find having a social media presence that is focused on academia while attending uni?

[@nidahi8151]

Happy and chilled eve 🥳🥳

[@studywithanna]

Been waiting to this! I’m nearly done with my first term studying psychology (semester 1 isn’t over until February) so it’s been tough😭 but following your uni journey has been motivational. I study psychology and it’s been tough, but I’m also looking forward to your study with me’s! My channel is also dedicated to my study / academic journey and that’s how I started with this channel, inspiration for study with mes from you 💛

[@RevisionWithEve]

So glad! Good luck with the rest of term!

[@annaclegg6226]

studywithanna we’ve got the same first name & i’ve just finished my first term studying psychology as well hahah. i subscribed to your channel x

[@studywithanna]

anna clegg 💗💗 thank you that’s so kind! aw hope you’re enjoying psychology!

[@RoseLike]

This video makes me miss my first year at uni! Just subscribed 🙌 I wish I discover your channel earlier! 💛

[@dan5721]

I’m in year 10, GCSES are so stressful, not least because my teachers keep leaving, 2 are leaving at Christmas, 2 have quit mid term (we’ve had supply for Spanish since the 3rd week of the year), and the science department are moving around which means my biology teacher is changing! Working hard, but it is difficult when you have a teacher who doesn’t know what you have already covered, or where anything is etc.

[@Inferno-ob9td]

Harriet Grainger Wtf, I’m in year 11 and haven’t worked hard at all and I have mocks in 3 weeks!

[@amandasmusic628]

Hun, my English lit teacher left, chemistry teacher left, biology teacher quit, didn’t have a computer science teacher and I got eight grade 9s. You can do it yourself!!

[@izzyhinchliffe326]

i feel your pain sis i went to a bad secondary school too ! don't worry about it and keep working on your own and you will get where you want to be - you could always look into tutors outside of school if thats an option available to you but at the end of the day, GCSEs don't matter in the whole scheme of things. keep workin at it though my queen !

[@danbarbie4142]

Honestly so proud of you Eve! Its so wonderful to watch how far you have come since your gcse’s results video. What is your favourite thing about being in Oxford? 😄

[@RevisionWithEve]

The people for sure! X

[@shash1331]

Eve's a natural beautyyy

[@danthomas5861]

Great Video!! You’re such an *inspiration* 🤙🏼

[@RevisionWithEve]

Thanks so much!!

[@rebeccabrooke6265]

Eve posts a video... *drops Gatsby flashcards and grabs tea* Love this video!!❤️❤️

[@RevisionWithEve]

Thank you! X

[@111dearbhla]

Congrats!!! I am also in first year studying German and Spanish in at uni in Ireland. Currently doing my exams for them :) I was wondering if you're going to be doing any study with me videos or if you could make a video with tips on how to maintain languages over the holiday? Hope you have fun these next two weeks, Merry Christmas!

[@ailbhenoonan819]

Which uni? I'm applying to TCD and (probably) UCC to do English and French (or just English 😜).

[@111dearbhla]

@@ailbhenoonan819 Hey! I'm studying in UL. You can do English and French as part of an Arts degree here or do 2-3 foreign language in the applied languages course. Best of luck!!

[@readbymarta2781]

i'm currently applying to uni (as an international student) and omg the last year of high school here in spain is soooooo stressful, plus i have to re-take an english language exam that is required in order to study abroad because i need a 6.5 and none of the parts mjust be less than a 6 but even though i got a 7 overall i had a freaking 5.5 in my writing ughhh! but anyways i'm so happy you're enjoying your time at oxford!

[@friday9748]

Came back from oxford interviews at Worcester this week and can honestly say it was one of the best weeks ever, such an amazing city and environment to be in

[@izzyfied738]

What are you planning on doing after uni? And what work experience did you do? I’m currently doing French in year 12 and I want to do langages at uni. Loved this video!

[@gracehendrick3126]

love how you can decide if you want a FIRST.

[@katherinecooper6366]

Watching this had really motivated me and pushed me cuz I really want to be in your position in 4 years time and I completely relate with sitting in your room for hours watching Netflix that completely sums me up can I ask how you dealt with not being as social in year 11 cuz it upsets me to see my friends out having fun but I'm scared to stop putting in all the extra work I do because that's what people expect of me (( sorry for the really long comment))

[@MayMay-jy9mr]

I felt like that was definitely the biggest jump from a level for me too with essays (i'm a first year too at Bath) - it's so independent! like here's a question, go FIND the answer yourself. It's so much harder but so much more rewarding

[@nadiaawad7463]

Congrats on finishing your first term!!!! (Also it was so nice to meet u last week!)

[@RevisionWithEve]

Lovely to meet you too! Thank you x

[@tintsrikhotso]

Notification = me having a massive smile ❤️

[@RevisionWithEve]

🥰

[@Lala47362]

Lovin the oxford videos but pretty plz can u make some A level tips videos because I’m slightly dying. Tips for spanish/languages irps? Tips for writing languages essays when you don’t do English lit and found it hard at gcse? How to speak spontaneously?x

[@anam8398]

Eveee how did you manage studying alongside partying or going out!?? Btw congratulations on completing first term❤️

[@hsbsbhhsbsb6898]

Thats what i always think.hope she make a video on this topic

[@issierichardson2589]

In year 12, considering applying to do a language at Oxford next year! Do you think it’s worth the stress of applying? Btw your videos are the only reason I have a KZbin app on my phone

[@ailbhenoonan819]

If you're willing and able to, then absolutely! Apply for everything because you never know what might happen. It is a hassle (from someone who's just come out the other end and is waiting on results), and it will be stressful, but if you think you want to apply, then go for it. The worst that can happen is that you get rejected. If you don't apply, you might regret it because you'll never know if you could have done it. ;)

[@megdevine5784]

which language are you thinking of? i'm in year 12 and i want to apply for german!

[@minihwas]

I'm in year 11 and i want to do Russian at uni, there aren't many unis that offer it, only oxbridge and a few others but i don't wanna go to oxbridge so its a struggle 😂

[@WIllz2GOTA]

Even if you do get rejected ( like myself) you come out a much stronger person

[@chillstudy8223]

Cannot wait for you to publish our collaboration video!

[@chaotic_m1nd288]

Hey eve!!! Just wanted to say I love you and have been watching your videos since 2017 when I discovered you.. and with the help of you and the study youtuber community i managed to perform really well in my GCSE's. Do you have any advice regarding me, a first year sixth form student, wanting to apply for oxford next year? thanks xx

[@unicornss1444]

I saw you in the dinner hall at LMH during my interview - was too scared to say hi but was so unreal xx

[@lydiacollins6416]

Your an inspiration Eve, well done for finishing your first term at Oxford.

[@RevisionWithEve]

Thank you x

[@Rachelkellygraham_]

Hey glad you are enjoying college . It's great like I'm studying tv and media in Ireland and I love it . I have a few bits to do over Christmas too. I'm the same like I'm always in college socialing with different people so when I get home and turn on Netflix I'm like I want human aka my friends like . I really enjoy watching your vlogs. I vlog sometimes too which is really nice just to look back on haha . Happy Christmas!!!!😀🎄🎁

[@ziki522]

i am also studying spanish at my university in my country, we also have separately grammar, speaking, translating, literature (spanish and hispano-american)..i love when someone is studying languages i think that is so beautiful, you would think that people that have english as their first language wouldn't be interested in studying other languages just because they don't have to, but i love to see that that is not the case :)

[@LottieManning]

This update is interesting. No pressure but please could you do an update every term? I've been finding the start of year 11 difficult, I had to redo one big project three times and because of health reasons (I am fine now though) it made me get even more behind so I have to catch up on a lot so I'm finding it a bit much and very stressful but I'm beginning to cope with it better.

[@shannonjadedavison652]

I've found uni really lonely, most of the people I've made friends with travel into the city for uni so I don't see them outside of uni very often and I don't get on with my flatmates

[@catherinemulcaster9408]

What. A. Queen. I am so proud!!

[@toy.o]

i totally get what u mean about going back home feeling like you’re back in a smaller box. i get that i feel like i’m going backwards in life so i’m sad to go home xx

[@lizzie4093]

Lol this is a bit random but I was watching on of your German revision videos and was wondering if you could link your revision notes for der Besuch Der alten Dame because German is stressing me out. Totally understand if you don't want to and congrats on finishing your first term!!!

[@mollyk2654]

Would you ever upload your personal statement?

[@anjmehra]

Molly Kiely You run the risk of it being completely plagiarised.

[@lucyschneider463]

@@anjmehra not really as ucas has a built in plag check so it wouldn't make sense to copy

[@anjmehra]

Lucy Schneider I did my UCAS about 9 years ago so completely forgotten to be honest.

[@hamdi002]

Why the hell would she want to do that?

[@mollyk2654]

cynicallygreen because it might offer others guidance applying for similar courses? She doesn’t need to,

[@emmahardy8746]

Eve! Please strive for the 1st! The fact you can’t decide if you ‘want’ it shows you know your capable of it. Smash it.

[@nafisam280]

Love how real this is .

[@robyndavis8499]

Well done eve so proud of u ❤️

[@RevisionWithEve]

Thank you x

[@Niallokk]

YES EVE. I’m the same, always pushed myself too hard and put too much stress on myself to get into my dream uni and course and I did. I get mid/high 2.1 and I’m happy because I know I could trust myself to get a first but what’s the point? Every master degree program accept 2.1/2.2 so I don’t see the issue?

[@user-df3ms9gk2i]

congrats on finishing first term its such an achievement

[@RevisionWithEve]

Thank you!