FIRST YEAR UNIVERSITY advice and regrets

my advice for first year university; things I wish I'd known. Freshers, flatmates, money, accommodation, making friends, lectures etc
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where are you from? England
what year are you in? first year of university
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what do I edit with? iMovie
how old am I? 19

[@lydiawilkes6886]

this honestly made me feel so much better about uni, im year 12 but i've been around to look at unis and have felt really scared by the whole thing but knowing that you and probably else was feeling that way about uni makes me feel better about going bc everyone's going to be in the same boat, good luck with second year!!

[@emmaxolouise]

Exactly!!! And no need to stress, you've got this xx

[@zhengxu-ro6mo]

I'M a chinese uni sophomore student and ready to get my master degree in UK. I might give you some information or advice from the aspect of chinese uni life. And i wish I could make friend with you

[@rosiesmedley7993]

Also freshers week was definitely NOT my best week of my life, I am not into heavy drinking or clubbing at all and I just hated the expectation for students to do this. However, I am starting to enjoy it a bit more and do daytime activities x

[@222hotforyou]

I am in love with your calm voice😍

[@pratyushabharti3273]

The amount of productivity that you maintain despite of all the stress is just wow. you really deserve commendation. Amazing you are

[@emmaxolouise]

thank you so much awe x

[@pratyushabharti3273]

@@emmaxolouise i really look forward to become like you 😊

[@itsmecaitlin1254]

"You have to know aswell that visiting your friends and family is always an option. It's not impossible." I literally live in Hong Kong and am going to Uni Of York. My whole family lives in HK :C

[@owamistanley]

I will hopefully be starting university next year so I really appreciate the fact that you took the time to break down your thoughts and opinions on the whole uni experience

[@gracemontgomery1336]

This is really helpful! I'm starting at Edinburgh uni in September and I was feeling a bit stressed but this has really eased my anxiety. 😊

[@caitlin23852]

I’m starting Uni at Edinburgh in September and this was so helpful :))

[@harryjamessmithmusic7762]

I finished my first year in 2006 (17 years ago, omg!). In 2018, I graduated from the university with a PhD degree. Good luck with your studies! Greetings to the UK!

[@joshquinn4964]

Edinburgh is one of my top chouces and finding your channel was an amazing occurance.

[@lordsauron4556]

As someone who has just finished second year in mechanical engineering (University of Galway), I would say that doing consistent but not excessive (or crammed) Study is the key to academic success. Make sure to look over the lecture notes/material after EVERY lecture - it saves a lot of time and makes sure that you’ve learned the material. You could also look up techniques such as active recall or spaced repetition to further improve the efficiency of your study time. With regards to settling in - there’s no need to be nervous or to plan everything down to the minutiae, since everyone is in the same boat and circumstances rarely go exactly as planned. Enjoy your time and good luck!

[@lordsauron4556]

Hope that helps. Best of luck!

[@Anonymoose66G]

@@lordsauron4556 Do you think TCD, UCD, UCC or DCU are better? Why'd you pick NUG over alternatives and how's your experience so far? My biggest question is how's the cost of living, tuition and accommodation since Dublin clearly has major issues in that regard. Also did you get any scholarships? Any reply would be appreciated, thanks.

[@Mia-sb1bb]

crazy to hear someone talk about netball on youtube!! i was offered a netball scholarship to edinburgh but unfortunately turned it down due to the other costs. fingers crossed I can come to edinburgh for my exchange year 🤞

[@222hotforyou]

I love you so much,thank you for making me happy emma!

[@emmaxolouise]

🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹

[@reeviencu]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE UR VLOGS OMGG😍 I TAPPED IMMEDIATELY WHEN I SAW U POSTEDD YAAAAY

[@emmaxolouise]

THANK YOUUU😩

[@imranali8362]

Ahhh feeling productive after watching your video.

[@philiplaycock8944]

Lovely young lady! Listening to you is a breath of fresh air 😊

[@katejoseph6547]

Thanks so much! I’m going to be a freshman in the fall

[@mitraminovi8472]

this is so helpful emma I love your videos!! i just got an offer from edinburgh and im wondering if you could make a video about all the different first year accommodation options at edinburgh?

[@lovelly_z]

Thank you for all of the inspirational videos Emma! I'm currently in Year 11 and my third week of GCSE's start tommorrow. Thanks to all of your content I've been able to stay focused and try my hardest, so thank you!!

[@Hana-rq5xc]

im doing gcse's too came for motivation cause i havent opened a book all holiday

[@lovelly_z]

@@Hana-rq5xc ahah i understand that feeling. Best of luck for the next two weeks!

[@Hana-rq5xc]

@@lovelly_z good luck on English tomorrow!!

[@lovelly_z]

24/8/23: GCSE Results! Combined Science Higher (AQA) : 7-7 Business (Edexcel) : 9 French Higher (Edexcel) : 8 History (Edexcel) : 7 Maths Higher (Edexcel) : 7 Sociology (AQA) : 7 English Language (AQA) : 7 English Literature (AQA) : 8 Religious Studies (WJEC) : 7 Once again, thank you for your vlogs Emma! They've really helped me keep on top of revising.

[@_snowy.com_]

I always wait for your videos

[@emmaxolouise]

thank you sm!!!🤍

[@sonia-nq5pv]

ngl one of my flatmates was horrid he would never clean the kitchen after he cooks, never washes up, smokes w££d in his room so the corridors would stink. we had a groupchat and we would all tell him to clean up but he always ignored us, he would steal people's food, ingriendients, cutlery and so much more worse stuff ugh im so happy to be done with 1st year and living with him

[@emmaxolouise]

that's such a nightmare I'm so sorry!! At least it's all over now xo

[@Sabrina-gk7lb]

Drop your Skincare !!😢❤

[@kuru-kyoukoku]

Thank you so much Emma this is what I EXACTLY needed!! I was born and raised in Japan and I start my uni life in England this autumn! I was feeling a bit nervous but your video encouraged me🥰So excited about a new stage of life

[@emmaxolouise]

You've got this!! Best of luck xxx

[@jodivivienne]

ty for this! hoping to start at edinburgh this september and i'm also coming from quite far away - 8 hours away driving - and this video was a massive help x

[@freyasinclair-brown6785]

eek I’m starting in September too! what are you studying?

[@emmaxolouise]

Amazing!! And the best of luck xxx

[@jodivivienne]

@@freyasinclair-brown6785 english language and literature! what about you?

[@freyasinclair-brown6785]

@@jodivivienne archaeology! what accommodation are you in if you know already?

[@jodivivienne]

@@freyasinclair-brown6785 i don't know yet because i won't get my a-levels results until august. hoping for morgan court though x

[@charlottemcpherson6610]

love ur vid emma!! watching this has put my mind so at ease for uni in september!! was just wondering, i’m having to stay at home for 1st year and was just wondering if freshers is like the week before uni starts or the week it starts? xxxx

[@emmaxolouise]

It's the week before! And I'm very glad, best of luck xxx

[@jayasrim7058]

I love your accent.and btw I am your new subscriber

[@_sara.deangelis]

Can you make a video on personal statements when applying to university?

[@ravenn532]

i love your videos!

[@emmaxolouise]

Tysm!!!🤍🤍🤍

[@amelielaviniaaa]

was it hard to get into your university?

[@222hotforyou]

you are the best youtuber ever!

[@emmaxolouise]

so kind thank you🥲

[@JaimeGarcia-id2nk]

Salute and good luck to you.Kisses, hugs and I love to you ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤.

[@IamJohn0808]

Did you gave any entrance test to get into the University!

[@toft287]

Hey for accommodation at Edinburgh, is it for the full academic year or just during term times? Like, would you be kicked out at the end of each term?

[@xchloeelam]

would love a video specifically for edinburgh!! im only doing gcses atm but im already looking at unis.

[@emmacarmichael9480]

Anyone here thinking of commuting to Edinburgh, or have done before? Any advice would be appreciated!

[@systemsouth]

Don't spend your first years student grant on nights out 😂

[@cammetz2482]

I love your videos

[@emmaxolouise]

thank you!!

[@davidparnell3241]

Hi emma

[@rashiferhandez9026]

Hii ❤

[@nilnamunna]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@azfarsyed7082]

8 Billion+ Rooms , Studio s. Across the 🌏 Real Things needs Good Neighborhood .

[@russellsradiance]

💙💙

[@emmaxolouise]

🤍

[@philiplaycock8944]

Lovely sensible advice from a grounded young lady!

[@amir-aliirvani426]

"it's a box"

[@emmaxolouise]

yup pretty much

[@elannagoldie8270]

Hey! I am starting Edi Uni in September and everyone seems to have a gold wristband... Is this a scam or legit? It seems slightly dodgy but I am not sure! This video is really helpful, so thank you!!

[@emmaxolouise]

I was in your position last year not knowing whether to buy one or not.. never did and I was very glad. All my friends who bought one never used it and regret it so I honestly wouldn’t bother! xx however if you feel more comfortable getting one then do it !

[@elannagoldie8270]

@@emmaxolouise Thank you for replying! I think I will also give it a miss then, not worth spending £25 on :)

[@kellieannmorris8660]

Amazing video 0:36

[@aishwaryadubey330]

Can u tell me how to get admission in this university for mbbs with scholarship

[@jeonjungkook5565]

tell mee too

[@faithlesshound5621]

@@jeonjungkook5565 The Scottish universities do not offer the MBBS degree. Nor do they generally offer scholarships.

[@sarahwalker5231]

What if you don’t like the people you live with or the people on your course, and you’re older 😂 so it’s all just awkward

[@dorcasluyeye2887]

Hi💗💗

[@emmaxolouise]

hey!!

[@coskuntazegul4926]

Will you marry me ❤

[@nottoday2131]

TBH I didn’t see anything related to group chat or anything else in TSR😂

[@nottoday2131]

Quite wondering for a fresher group chat for Uoe

[@sS1SR906]

same, i couldnt find anything 😂

[@jeewanshumewada3463]

🤍

[@allanabrett7586]

do you drink coffee?

[@emmaxolouise]

I do not :)

[@allanabrett7586]

@@emmaxolouise how do you not get tired lol

[@R2015.]

Hello💖

[@emmaxolouise]

hey!!

[@R2015.]

@@emmaxolouise omg✨ thank you for reply on me💝

[@rajeshgotpagar6312]

Nice ... looking

[@coldsunlight565]

First one 😊 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@emmaxolouise]

:))))

[@coldsunlight565]

@emmaxolouise L🫶Ve YOU so much EMMA 💕 your vedios has always been my FAV 😢

[@Harry_zd]

Are u Sick 🤨?

[@emmaxolouise]

nope.. why’d you ask?

[@Harry_zd]

@@emmaxolouise Cause u look kind of tired or Ur voice seems change ❤️

[@Winston869]

I am late in this viideo 😂

[@jesstuckman6731]

i'm so excited and nervous to start Uni thanks so much for this video🥰. Thankfully i am hoping for an ensuite. Not sure what i'm going to do for freshers since my local nightclub to my uni has closed down 🥲 Luckily my Uni is only an hour away from Home so i can go home if i want to 🥰 My worry isn't going out clubbing its afterwards when i crave takeaways which is where my money ends up going 😂

[@emmaxolouise]

haha! I always just end up snacking in my flat as not many places are open in edi. And best of luck xxx

[@emmy_sunny]

This really made my day and helped me so much, even when I'm not in university. thanks emma 🤍

[@emmaxolouise]

so kind thank you💌

[@user-bx6jt4oj8c]

I will hopefully be starting university next year so I really appreciate the fact that you took the time to break down your thoughts and opinions on the whole uni experience

[@natasha5117]

🤍