your ultimate college guide

The Hippiearab Podcast --- S1 E13
A fresh new semester is ahead of us, and you're here because you want to take action. I outline three essential values (mindset, goals, attitude) for any student seeking a productive year. Sitting down and taking the time to figure out the details of these values, you will be able to think more clearly and navigate your way through the semester with ease and confidence.
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00:00-2:49 Intro
2:49-14:23 Mindset
14:23-21:39 Goals
21:39 Being proactive
references:
1. Get excited: reappraising pre-performance anxiety as excitement - DOI: 10.1037/a0035325
2. Atomic Habits Chapter 1- jamesclear.com/atomic-habits/...
#discipline #college #backtoschool

[@Star-gh9ir]

She is the only content creator who creates future content in the middle of the talk

[@kubraturkylmaz]

yeass, take your seats ladies and gentlemen, it’s gonna be lit 🔥

[@nafisehshokri]

😂🔥

[@BotyW]

Aaaa fr😂❤

[@dieubersetzerin]

couldnt agree more +fazla güzelsin maşallahh

[@ceren4343]

Aaa Kübra 🤍🫧

[@heleecopter]

0:22 "this is for everybody... That's not what I meant" FARAHHH 😂

[@stronkloli3089]

- mindset: 1. prep yourself for the final from the first class 2. imagine yourself succeeding at the end of the year (envision success) 3. forced/opportunistic mindset (i do have the choice/control to say: "i get to go to the class etc") - goals: 1. a system that constitutes your entire day (structure ur day) 2. when, where, how am i going to do x 3. u have to show up n dont go acc to ur feelings - proactive: 1. its a choice, so its a responsibility 2. go ahead of the syllabus 3. know what to do with your time, evn if its outside of college

[@antonioarchuleta9365]

Holy smokes this is amazing!!

[@kameliasali9639]

00:00 Intro 02:49 Mindset 14:23 Goals 21:39 Being proactive Great episode Farah

[@MR-li1jj]

Your face has noor in it MashAllah❤️

[@daliasahli492]

I remember that time when I was walking back home and realised something , "You are in college to comprehend not just save informations ." it might seem so simple and logical, but it isn't until you actually understand it . I stopped and stayed for about 15 minutes thinking about it ( it was like the revelation of my life ) College is not like high school , you don't just study to pass to next year , you actually have to SEEK for knowledge . You don't just learn information to pass your finals. You actually learn the information and process it so you can work with it , when you understand that it becomes a bit, but in the end, it's way effective

[@linaamezian]

wow actually I never saw it that way.

[@pitz395]

fr

[@runo_unono]

As a student who keeps struggling to choose a department while my stress levels are killing my appetite to the point of excessive lost weight I am slowly trying to learn to be brave and actually listen to my own heart and instincts. Being this amount of indecisive led me to a loop hole of repeating anxiety and ignorance. I will take the university exam again this year while trying to transfer into the department of education. I am scared of the future but I will try to stay in motion and get over it while pursuing some professional help on this never ending problem. Please remember to take care of yourselves in these type of situations. Your health is far more important than any goal you may be pursuing. And please know what your true goal is, only then you can excitedly climb though your challenges. Because of people’s views I made the same mistake of choosing something unsuitable for me twice causing great distress to myself. So dear students or student to be enjoy what you pursue, have fun, make mistakes, make new goals and don’t be afraid to leave them if you are feeling it’s not for you. This is my goal for this year. Hope you guys will find yours too.

[@ryadhotmanetelba1203]

Practice a lot of sports !

[@emperor8716]

that's crazy.

[@yeet--]

not reading allat😂

[@sum1834]

This is so helpful, ignore all the hateful comments below (wth). I struggle with deciding if I should choose what I want to do or go for something that gives me financial security. It’s hard. I think I should also listen to my heart and allah will surely provide for me. It’s going to be hard for me to make that decision as I have a lot of anxiety over the future. Anxiety can be very debilitating. I hope you nothing but the best in your career ♥️ may you find something that makes you content

[@didironrouge2410]

Same situation here sis. Dont want to disappoint my father so im taking biology class , however i hate physics ... Im still struggling finding my real voice. May ALLAH ALMIGHTY helps us in finding what is really meant for us😢 Say Ameen

[@uzi.goyard6118]

The part about following your plan and not your feelings has to be the best tip of all time. Motivation comes and goes but discipline is what will get you where you want, it's better to work on your discipline and follow your plan than how you feel. And to be fair by the time you get your tasks done because discipline pushed you to do them, you will indeed feel happy and content. So it's not like your even beating yourself up your just doing what's right for you logically.

[@daneesia]

So true. This is something that took me a couple expensive mistakes to learn and I seriously regret it all... but I'm glad I at least learned before it was too late! 🥹🥹🥹 I think it was Tina Huang (another KZbinr + Data Scientist) who said in one of her videos that she adopted a "bias towards action" in the past when she was changing her academic/career goals. So, even when she wasn't sure where a certain opportunity would lead, she seized it and tried her best to be successful in it. This can be uncomfortable to do, but it is a helpful mindset - because a lot of people (definitely including myself) keep themselves stuck in one place because they can't see the specific purpose of what they're doing at a given moment and give up before assessing the potential for success and laying out a plan to make use of that potential. Sometimes, as long as it's not harmful to you or anyone else, you have to just trust the process and keep moving forward; you might be pleasantly surprised at where you end up! Even if you studied something that wasn't exactly what you wanted, you might be able to use it as a stepping stone into the things you truly care about. Each person's case is different, but it's something worth considering nonetheless.

[@SafiyyahChinnur]

Today was seriously my first day of college, can't believe this video came out at the right time❤❤

[@rowella7807]

Farah wallahi i gasp everytime u take a hit at a minority or a group of people jokingly and think "god please dont let her be cancelled" but you keep doing this stuff without a care and I realise I've been consuming too much western media and 😭. bottom line: I love this. thank u for healing me a little with every podcast

[@unchikk]

I'm a college student and I always struggle with sociabilization and communication with people, it's super frustrating, I can't talk well with people, and I always feel invisible... I think that's stopping me on being a good student and having motivation

[@hibabouzenzana1334]

People are mean sometimes The right people will make you comfortable and try to make you feel included , it needs courage and some personal effort but you'll eventually be more social Best of luck ❤😊

[@unchikk]

@@hibabouzenzana1334 Aw thank you 💕, I hope so. I try to effort on that,but it's kind of difficult, because I'm pessimistic because of depression, and I always think that I'm going to fail

[@sammy.7088]

Trust me, don't link your success or failure to a person being there in your life or not. My best sem in college was the one I had minimal friends in, and I am a VERY social person. I think you should first find your inner peace, set your own values and goals, and the right people around you will want to be around too

[@strawverymilktae1280]

@@unchikk you're not alone love

[@unchikk]

@@sammy.7088 You're right, I have a lot to learn hahaha, thank u for sharing your experience! That made me think about my situation from another perspective, I have to take time to grow personally, especially my confidence and patience, thank you for your words ♡!!!

[@MaryumIftikhar08]

I loved this episode!! Brief notes: 1. Invision yourself being successful: This may even entail imagining yourself doing the exam, because the exam is ultimately associated with success. Envisioning this also ensure you avoid any fear or negative feelings during the exam, because not only does it calm you down, but it also takes you back to the study sessions in which you imagined yourself in the exam. Known the circumstances you will inevitably be in. 2. Forced vs opportunistic mindset: change your mindset from I have to, to I get to or I want to. 3. Goals: Dont construct goals, construct systems. e.g. between this prayer and that prayer I'm going to do x. Winners have systems, losers dont 4. Proactivity: go outside the syllabus, be proactive about your learning, actively put something in your day to contribute to your systems and goals.

[@yuk4r7]

As a senior in college. This is a great reminder as to why I'm at this point and that I almost close to finish. Thank you 🙏

[@eza3655]

I LOVE THIS CHANNELL

[@Raine__dropz]

I’ve been watching your podcast episodes and I have to say that they are so motivational and I really relate to you and your experiences! I love the way you deliver your content and you provide such great information! Thank you!

[@manarahmed3581]

I'm having my exams next week . I become panic even from imaging it. Thank you for talking about that topic .

[@samiyat.]

i just found about you recently.i absolutely love your podcasts!!

[@Yasmine-qd6nu]

I love her so much. Literally perfect timing

[@ddanaa1]

Istg watching her is giving me the motivation to do everything idk, she’s changed my view on so many things

[@mojyoqueen350]

I relate to the part of going above the college knowledge. I study German filology with additional English [by myself] and I plan to do French too and... I write translation to songs in my free time. I absolutely love thinking about all the rhymes, synonyms and phrasal verbs! I also love etymology and I read about it a lot in my free time. I know it's not for everyone, but definitely for me.

[@emaancheema1794]

This came at the perfect time ! I was feeling burnt out from college but your words and advice makes me feel ready to face the new semester :) JazakAllah khairan. Also would love for you to talk about tabarruj because I've been struggling with getting myself to not wear makeup.

[@TheRealOne]

You just became my new mentor. This video was much needed!

[@haniasaman5493]

Love every single video you upload. Thank you Farah!💕

[@alivya_]

Thankyou so much farah! I want to prepare my intern at hospital and make thesis for my final project at nutrition major also building my carier insyaallah. I saw all of your vids are really comfort me a lot & we have so many simillarities, I hope Allah helps us and make our path easier for everyone, and also I make dua to Allah to strengthen our heart and be optimist for the future 🤍

[@maramkhattak2301]

Farah, this is comment is coming right from the core of my heart, please keep uploading, you're my godmother ♥️♥️♥️

[@jiitkha]

I made it to graduate a college even thought I was depressed about my life and failing tons of tests. After listening to your podcast, I do believe that something greater than humans allowed me to do that, Farah. Though I'm not necessarily a religious person, there were some moments in my life that reminded me of it.

[@rae5171]

This video is right on time since i will be going to college for the first time soon 😭💗💗💗💗

[@gabrielaalbertinalagawurin7157]

3 more day i'm going back to after second semester in college, this video all i need❤

[@hebele_]

I have to be honest, you have no idea how this video helped me... Just yesterday I was literally thinking about ending everything you know. I felt so little, as if I was nobody. I said to myself several times why should I keep going? That's not going to make any difference. I am muslim so I believe that really helped me not doing it actually but feeling like that..? I felt pain. Physical pain. From overthinking. I am having rough time literally every aspect of my life, but when you said "you get to" made me realize some stuff. I am really grateful that I actually listened you. I will be praying for everyone that needs it to night. Thank you.

[@hhere648]

Literally this is the most perfect time for this, Alhamdulillah, really need this talk ❤️ tysm

[@daniaayad5874]

I honestly don't know what to say orr i have sooo many things to say about this video it's too perfect i'm preparing my self for the new semester and i've followed this mindset for a very long times cuz i like to create scenario in my head about everything that might happen and the point that you have mentioned are such reality that alot of students need to get , also i felt like you're majoring in programming cuz same here soo happy btw i really like my major and believe me when i study out side the topic and the next day the prof is explaining things that i already know it just feels amazing just like a super power i really hope people get to experience this in what ever they are majoring cuz it's the best , thanks alot for sharing those things i really liked the video

[@mumu6690]

Dear Farah, I love how your videos apply to everything in life and not just to the specific topic of the video. I was seeking answers for a long time on how to improve my college experience. Thanks to Allah that he send you to me! Keep up the good work, you don‘t have any idea how much help you‘ve been on my journey with Islam! ❤

[@nourhanahmed749]

really love this video !! specially about the mindset

[@xila8861]

God bless your nerd faithful heart.

[@nisas1678]

hey farah i really am enjoying your videos and looking forward to them every week!! ❤❤❤could you make a podcast about beautifying oneself for going out or to go to school etc and why it is haram, it would really interest me and i am pretty sure many other young girls aswell because i think it is a pretty important thing currently.

[@aesthetexo.]

I'm a fresher and I've opted for computer science..my 1st sem just got started...idk why but I've been struggling so hard to keep up with all the subjects in track together...day by day i keep finding my lessons getting harder and harder in each subject...i was literally stressed out everysingle day and felt like I couldn't handle it anymore...i wasn't really enjoying learning anything new anymore...the anxiety that came out of it, made me struggle mentally every single day... i wasn't working hard on my studies anymore as i used to do before..i was slowly becoming ambitionless and purposeless..i was almost about to give up...and then i saw your video...u can't imagine how your advice has changed my perspective and how i find it really helpful and beneficial!🥹 thank u so much may Allah bless u❤️

[@ayeshaanfalmakandar3266]

I hope you are doing well now. May Allah make it easy for you

[@aesthetexo.]

@@ayeshaanfalmakandar3266 Thank u sister...May Allah bless all those people who are working hard every single day🩵

[@abdullah22112]

"You get to". Amazing mindset. :D

[@youareamazing_ineveryway]

This is amazing !!!!! Thank youuu literally this helped me so much more than you even thought! oh my god , I literally took notes of what you were saying cuz i knew it's pure gold, , I used 19 post its to be exact :)) thankssss i love ur videosssss

[@wordsbykatarina]

This came at a good time.. thank you!

[@nicolelovesYeshua]

ILY BEEN WAITING FOR YOUR NEW VIDEO

[@mooniedefined]

farah my dearest i was waiting for this episode all week tysm :>

[@aleysha4303]

Sister Farah you're doing really well. Your motivation is very inspiring and I hope to implement your thoughts into my life. (Also u deserve all the air punches for so many bullet point summaries in the comments) Jazakallah khairan

[@bingein189]

LOVE YOU♡ FARAHHH SIS U R SO ICONIC, NOT GONNA LIE! I JUST WISH TO BECOME AS FLUENT, HUMOROUS AND LOGICAL AS YOU

[@serpentjade_]

I LOVE MORNING POSTS

[@finazahra287]

You have no idea how much this help me :))), as a 2nd year master student feeling like giving up

[@Bustybusy]

I like this woman tbh🕊️

[@Ll_jfdk]

I love you and I love what you have to say. That’s it 👑

[@sulaf825]

I REALLY LOVE YOU. I NEEDED TO HEAR THAT.

[@edgarosullivan7422]

Honestly I'm so thankful for this video 😭I start college in two weeks and I'm acc really nervous (but also excited hehe)

[@rae5171]

Same wallah 😭💗

[@dragcorn7779]

Your videos are the best! Love yaa❤

[@dixieibr6710]

لا اله الا انت سبحانك اني كنت من الظالمين ❤

[@justaracoonchillinginatoilet69]

Perfect timing. Starting uni later this month 💪

[@anisa2273]

needed it as i'm starting college this year, i'm a psych major. any other freshmen here?

[@fatima-ev4dt]

I absolutely share to my friends. THIS IS AN IMPORTANT VIDEO

[@user-yf6np4xz6b]

Can you make a video about manners? I feel like in this gen people just react, no respect to strangers or fam, etc. I would love to hear you talk about that. If you want lol.

[@Maryam-cy6cv]

Thank you for this❤️ I’m just starting college

[@animationpractice1166]

6:00 Just watched till that part, have to continue another day. The things you mentioned so far, remind me of an anime character. The one that always laughs and that always says his dreams out loudly. The one that believes in himself and ALREADY sees or imagines himself being at the end of the journey, on top of the world. Very admirable qualities. Adopting them could prove to be fruitful.

[@pitz395]

luffy?

[@animationpractice1166]

@@pitz395 Yeaaaaaa!!

[@peaceeoutt]

I needed to hear this!! May Allah bless you and protect you. Ameen. For a topic recommendation, I would love you to talk about 'friends' and setting hard boundaries.

[@tasniim3551]

Starting college in a few weeks so perfect timing😭

[@Fatimaa.yt1]

wonderful as always👏🏼

[@silva3654]

you are the best!😹🩷

[@mwiammaiwm]

ill be a collage student so here i am

[@DeeKat12]

Same!

[@f.1491]

Same 😭

[@sophy20233]

Farah your podcasts is so amazing ✨️ can you make it more ❤️

[@ahmedriahi1384]

omg where have u been all my life , this channel is wonderful , thanks alot for the content , from a north african muslim

[@turkokuranist]

Seni cok seviyorum, sabahin 7sinde okula giderken seni dinlemek cok keyifli hahaha❤

[@mondrella627]

Im currently in my senior year but decided get a gap year before going to college :)

[@hadillanguages5645]

Thanks Farah, that really was beneficial, keep it up. I got used to watching your videos every day, they are 100% Halal😂 and undoubtedly super useful 👌👏👏❤

[@tato9778]

farah 🥺 you code ? its literally my passion , it was really cool to hear u talk about something that's very personalized to me

[@bisz3774]

art & design student here, jokes on you i have no exams 🤭 jk this was such a good podcast thank you for posting these

[@nainain5315]

Thank you ❤

[@Tanzilatemikhanova]

Farah, assalamu aleikum, can I translate your video into Russian and share it with my students?

[@sumaiya_akhter]

I love your humour😂

[@esetayubova5475]

You got me at the beginning 😉

[@mineTeresa]

Farah, you are a beautiful person! ❤

[@PCcardboard1354]

Your channel is growing fast!!!!!!! 107K??? Mashallah.

[@lil4855]

Thank you Farah

[@rzkrdn8650]

You might not like to hear it from a male (who just graduated college, late), but i like your smile chinese vase lady, and thankyou for this video

[@mariamj7987]

appreciate it!

[@danishmehmood7543]

ICONIC👑👑👑👑

[@hanaebenabdelhak3115]

I just love your click baits or idk what they're called . you're so real and cute mashallaaahh sister keep up may Allah protect you and your loved ones

[@itsme-qv5hm]

I love your abaya.... Looks soo comfortable❤ love you

[@studywithruru]

Lol not me just installed a home Wi-Fi and I’m testing the speed with KZbin and I chose this video! I really thought the technician didn’t install it correctly and about to tell him that! Hahahah

[@ammasoliman2006]

salamalualkum. i watched your video on life without music, and thought it was really beautiful mashallah. I was hoping you could also give some advice on maybe how to give up wearing makeup (at least outside). with the start of the school year coming its hard deciding to just boycott it, and some advice on how to do that would be amazing. On a side note, these "self improvement" vids talking about "jihad an nafs" are amazing please keep them coming, youre doing a great service for the youth mashallah allahuma barik.

[@KironKabir]

thanks bruh

[@didironrouge2410]

It cale right on time. I Dont want to disappoint my father so im taking biology class , however i hate physics ... Im still struggling finding my real voice. May ALLAH ALMIGHTY helps us in finding what is really meant for us😢 Say Ameen and make dua for me

[@user-pw5eh5lc4g]

Love from Egypt

[@katiaaitoumeziane791]

thanks

[@MuslimahTiktok]

Allahuma barik.

[@samiahtabia7567]

as soon as i saw the title i clicked asap

[@wissamal-sheikh7884]

Not even mentioning that you passed the 100 k subs? You are really doing a different type of marketing than anybody else 😄

[@dmha1655]

Genius

[@Lynn.j]

I’m so nervous tbh, if they would make funny of me and I’m not physically and mentally stable, so I really got no energy in going into fights like it happened in school last year, even though I told the teacher she told me in front all of the students that they are only ‘joking’ and I’m a serious and sensitive person, she believed the lies that the other girl said and accused me of bullying, like I’m a person that doesn’t interfere with anyone and just study, leaving me alone isn’t hard

[@camvl9299]

You cant see me. 😂😂😂😂 so nostalgic

[@Savannahh023]

Me liking the video before even watching 🤓

[@karwany.salihy9434]

Ma favourite KZbinr 😅

[@dee_1989]

There's a sound throughout the video that's very distracting, please try and rectify it because your videos are honestly so helpful.

[@user-ev3pj8ch4f]

I love you❤….from 🇧🇹

[@awaisahmed2115]

Broo this is so me. Idk if I will write my sem exam now cos I haven't paid my tuition fees and idk what will happen in two days. I have left everything on Allah even if I don't get to write my exam and I lose my degree I leave everything on Allah and I believe in him. I'm sure that he will show me the way. Guys make dua for me. Academics is not a problem Alhamdulillah im great at academics but my financial situation is really bad now. Pls make dua

[@scorpioslover9729]

i pray it gets better for u brother n that ur able to power through this tough time in life with Allah's help n guidance Ameen

[@im_jeje]

May Allah ease everything for you and help you to get through your difficulties. Don't give up, Allah sees you and hears you and inshallah everything will get better. Stay strong ♡.

[@ifyourespondyourmad.2409]

We are from the same generation, but I see you as a mom figure on the internet.