life catch-up Q&A | dropping out, moving, life regrets, language degree

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0:00 intro
2:52 are you planning to go back to uni?
6:22 do you have any regrets in life?
9:07 what are your plans after uni? moving?
12:30 what are your travelling plans for the year?
14:02 why not do a language degree?
15:10 outro
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[@lavenderhedgehog678]

You remind me of an incredibly successful businesswoman who is starting her journey and making this seemingly crazy decision of dropping out when everyone goes like: "what the heck are you doing?" But I feel like it's gonna be sooo worth it in the end. I wish you all the best and hope everything works out the way you want it to ❤

[@Xxcalzzxx]

Im currently taking a gap year due to mental health reasons, im looking for a part time job right now and I’m going to live in Australia for 2 months but I have decided I’m gonna go back since I’m in 3rd year, I’m nearly there and if I wanted it could be my last year if I just wanted a degree not an honours. Good luck with your path! I love your channel 💕

[@yousrarana7615]

I really want to do this next year 🥺 my mental health is at it worse

[@Xxcalzzxx]

@@yousrarana7615 if you think you would benefit from it I would say go for it! It’s doing be good so far. Hope your mental health gets better :)

[@yousrarana7615]

@@Xxcalzzxx yes i think that a year off without studying and learning new hobbies will help me get better 😪

[@hanabern3897]

Same i just want to graduate

[@pinqfriday2490]

@@yousrarana7615 same ugh

[@brianofmoore]

regarding University - I dropped out for nearly two years once, no one believed I would go back. I did. And I ended up getting a degree. Obviously you can get all sorts of different well paid jobs without a degree. All that said, there is something very important about a college education. I think being forced to learn subjects you may not otherwise have been interested in definitely helps to make you a well rounded person. Furthermore the fact of thinking critically on multiple subjects can teach a lot just by itself and help you in a variety of ways throughout your future.

[@AKMarch01]

you do you! You're so right in that ppl are projecting their own fears onto you! Good luck with everything, you got this!

[@Lisa-oc9gz]

You inspire me so much with every single video you post!

[@Jihwani_TV]

It's so cool to communicate your thoughts. It's not easy to say what you think clearly.

[@emanuelymendes7063]

I love watching your videos! I practice my English skills and see your opinions through another point of view.

[@gocheckoutabetterchannel510]

i loveee the vibes of this video. i hope you are well.

[@maja.bb38]

You are literally my idol lol you're doing everything I have ever wanted to do 🥰 unfortunately I don't know anyone personally with the same mindset like yours (and mine actually) so following you here gives me so much motivation to do things I want... ty for sharing your thoughts and journey ❤❤

[@hotaru7483]

Me encantan tus videos!! En estos últimos me puedo ver reflejada en tu experiencia por qué yo también entré a la universidad para darme cuenta que no es lo mío y si tú tienes la oportunidad de salir adelante sin ella yo te aconsejo que hagas lo que más te guste. En donde yo vivo desafortunadamente no se puede salir adelante sin un certificado pero poco a poco salen nuevas opciones, más con esto de la pandemia. No hay que perder la esperanza. Uno siempre tiene que hacer lo que sea que te haga feliz, animo ❤️

[@missnpzzlepiece]

i finished watching just now and hope u enjoy your trips esp in turkey (hi from here

[@sarikafitri1537]

I support you Anna, as always like for the first time I ran into your video

[@desiyatri7708]

you have so much strength& energy, I motivate for upcoming exam , if I talk to you grateful for me 🌹🌹love you again❤

[@idgaf8389]

Anna I would love to see travel vlogs from you and also Vlog ur most fun or exciting days sometimes

[@ttmoore8750]

I'm loving your honesty, I was super honest with myself and went over my current life regret would be not having my degree before I decide to have children. I've felt a little like a plastic bag in the wind, I've sat down and gone over what I can do with my weeks leading up to this upcoming summer. I want to finish my degree but on my own terms. Hope that helps, I'm interested in language school too.

[@amandagabrielle1322]

I am from Brazil and I love watching your videos ♥️

[@mydearestangelica9992]

I love how calming your videos are. And I'm kinda jealous at the same time.There are so many things I'd do if I could take a gap year but I would feel so guilty. Not because of society but like for making my parents pay. In my head a gap year is one more year to wait before I'm financially independent. I'm working while studying and full-time in summer but it would never be enough to be completely independent, and surely not to travel so often. Never forget how lucky you are. You're living a dream life. Please post some travel vlogs!!

[@jasminnorenberg2840]

Hey, I hope this doesn't come off as arrogant but maybe you can look into low pay traveling like volunteering projects(European solidarity corps) or work in exchange for accommodation and food(workaway, working etc). Ofc I don't know your situation and what you would like to do but if you want to there are possibilities of traveling without spending much money. You can also use them during your holidays. I hope this doenst seem like talking over you. If you have questions you can ask me. I'm on a Gap year right now doing different things. I live off my savings from my weekend job during school and money I saved during my childhood.

[@AlexiasChannel]

omg i lived this summer in valencia for 3 months. i think you will like it very much. it has such a relaxed and fun vibe

[@eggytoasty_]

I luv Anna's energy! Is been a while I haven't seen her videos lately so this is awesome time! Aka March is Spring time. *About higher education:* 1. In other countries has/offers u scholarships for higher education but it needs to be pay back anyways. - Higher education is always expensive. + If you living alone is gonna be "crying" your wallet afterwards. Thank you Anna again! Stay safe, warm and remember your foodies and hydration!

[@zoejohnson992]

i love your honesty and openness in your videos!! i have three semesters of high school left, but am seriously considering taking a gap year. i feel like it'd be best for me to make more money but also figure out who i am as a person. can't wait to see where life takes you!!

[@hopeforyou1095]

i litterally share the same opinion. i actually just started college and idk I feel like it's not for me. glad im not alone in this though

[@laurenh6668]

So many successful people dropped out of uni. I decided not to go in the end and I have a very successful career in central London. You can get wherever you want however you want. But that's all up to you and no one else's opinion. Like you said, it's not the only route for education. I'm really interested in languages now at nearly 32, but at 18 I didn't even know who I was! I would've done journalism at uni which would have been a waste. So I'm super pleased I didn't go. You do you 😊 Edit: Very excited that there might be a move for you! Look forward to the vlogs if so!

[@vennelaalluri8094]

Yayy new video 🥳🤗🥰

[@teachergiovannamoreira]

your voice is so relaxing goshh ✨ 3 videos in a week? I couldn't be happier thk, keep posting with this frequency bc i can't live without your videos anymore ❤️ Sending love from Brazil 🇧🇷

[@tayloremani1524]

okay, I just have to say it. You are so pretty!!!!

[@marijavasiliauskaite4330]

when you’re going to visit Latvia, I really recommend to visit Lithuania and Estonia too! those countries are hidden gems:}

[@sofiarosas6193]

I'm planning to move to Barcelona in Septembrer (from Porto)! I hope all your plans go as you wish

[@jas_313]

People are still so traditional when it comes to uni! It’s slowly changing, but you put it so well when comparing their reaction to projection. These days apprenticeships are becoming much more popular, and most jobs put experience over a degree. Plus, no debt! Uni isn’t the only option for everyone and it’s nice to see opinions starting to change🙌🏾 Plus loved this q&a! Loved the update on your gap year, it’s sounding much better than mine that’s for sure lmao

[@ZACCCHEN]

this is so cute :)

[@missnpzzlepiece]

thank you for updating us more often these days I needed every single one🥺💗

[@kevsersahin2443]

Turkey is a very very good choice. You can be sure it’ll go awesome don’t forget to vlog love from Turkey 🇹🇷 ❤️

[@zhannabel_ka993]

Спасибо за апдейт! Скажи, пожалуйста, будет ли какой-нибудь влог из Бразилии? Или ты ничего не записывала? Если нет, то будут ли влоги из будущих поездок? 🤍🤍🤍

[@berfin6252]

yeeey i live in turkey im glad youre coming

[@paucatmer]

pleaseeeeee move to barcelona 🥲💖💖💖💖 te esperamos con los brazos abiertos 🥳

[@lisandrobulacio4989]

Oh my God that spanish!!! I love it

[@hannahminerva9439]

heyy i live in turkey istanbul and i've been following your channel for 4 ish years. If you need a tour guide in istanbul i would be very happy to do so. Also thank you for sharing your journey it must be very hard to bear people's opinions and negative comments on such topics that is very private for someone. love your content much lovee

[@balanfelicia4445]

Damn u are living the dream life!

[@senaninkanali]

GIRLL you are coming to turkiye I am also super excited I wish I can meet you somewhere

[@nikitabochare3822]

Hii Anna.. please make a separate video on how you shoot and edit your videos. Also which equipments do you use while shooting.

[@karinr8460]

I'm going to take a gap year next year after high school and I'm so excited! Also, what countries will you visit when you do interrail?

[@greekyougort]

I just found your channel yesterday and I have been bingeing since 😭

[@tomscamera4553]

Hi Anna! I don't know if you will read this comment but you said you wanted to move to Lisbon or Barcelona, I've lived in Lisbon for half a year now and I just wanted to say I really recommend it. There are many vegetarian restaurants, it's one of the safest country's in the world and people are extremely nice. The city is also really cute (You can also practice your Portuguese because I know you're still a beginner) I support you in wherever you decide to move but I just wanted to mention that. Thank you! 😊

[@delvinr.fernandezaragones2064]

hey You! Que sorprendente el gran avance de tu ESPAÑOL

[@kathrynway627]

Love you

[@zyrenel.m7144]

You always motivate me especially in learning languages☺️. Watching from Philippines 🥰🥰🥰🇵🇭

[@mal_ena]

wow yesterday i literally dropped out of college after a year of starting this career and today i found your videos😳

[@maria5737]

I'm doing a lang degree and I honestly overthink everything that I don't even know If i truly enjoy it or not. It was mainly a choice I made bc I had no idea what I wanna do after hs, I'm slowly starting to get some clarity tho. While it's nice and you learn many things, it feels somehow limiting for me who is also interested in other languages/things outside of uni.

[@sprintwithcarlos]

Estás hablando español perfecto, si vienes a Madrid podemos organizarte un meet-n-greet con tu comunidad en el coworking donde trabajo

[@carat548]

I was having a bad day, thx for the video, it made it better !

[@francescomarangio5607]

I think your videos are so relaxing yet at the same time they inspire me to be productive. thanks Anna

[@gonzalobarral2357]

BCN is beautiful city to live at your age, you'll be able to enjoy mountains and really nice beaches etc...do not decide it based on taxes, it's better from your desires! Best luck!

[@skyringale6790]

me - a translation uni student - watching this vid^^ follow your dreams girl

[@yesboi9231]

Im also on a gap year! What company/organisation is it for your group trip to turkey? Im travelling (also solo) but interested in doing something similar to this so im with other people :) love your videos btw! x

[@BrianRicardo998]

this shows how much the society effects a student's decisions and their confidence on making those decisions :/

[@yousrarana7615]

True 😪

[@dhixitha]

New video finally 😍❤️

[@EP-gw5nc]

I'm also currentely in my gap year! (Tho it's ending soon) and ive used it to focus on art and language learning (+work a bit)

[@christina1974]

hey anna! i’m going to barcelona for a holiday this month and when u mentioned u had already been i was like omg. do u have any recommendations for places to go to? or things to see?

[@itsajma2755]

new video finally🥰🥰

[@margaridarocha3304]

Hi, I'm actually from Portugal. I just want to say you are a very lucky person, because the majority of people don't have the resources to choose to drop or travel or living in another country. Here we go to university to have a better life because we want to have the power of choice on supermarkets, housing, shopping.. Is not for 'education', is for having a comfortable life like yours. This year I decided I want to change courses, physics to mathematics, and I feel so lucky because looking to my friends they can't do it, even they don't like the course, because of the money. In mean time I tried to get a part time job in a restaurant and it was so exausting and hard and boring. I quit after 4 days because my body hurted so much (I'm a small girl).. I became so grateful and aware of what that people do, because that type of job is actually harder that being a college student, and in the future the life you get is not so good. Now I'm totally focus on university and doing some UCs so I can change courses. I think you are intelligent and very capable of doing a degree. From my perspective you are always seeking for a solution and trying to solve problems. I follow you because I see myself in you, plenty of energy but the difficulty to focus in one path. When we have plenty of energy we need to do something intelectual hard and simulating in order to be happy other wise we are always seeking for 'another thing'.. Please consider this. In the end I just want that you be happy and find the path that really suits you..

[@amaleilah]

This is so sweet of you to say to her , God bless you and I hope you find the sweetest joy ever.♥️

[@suryapratapk8154]

Can’t stop looking at you 🥰🥰

[@hetzelltellez3966]

Tu acento en español suena super lindo felicidades

[@hanspriya7880]

Missed you Anna soo much Can you please make a vedio on how to study for competitive exams

[@learnkoreanwithKorean]

후회할 필요 없어요 , 계속 새로운 하루가 시작됩니다.

[@heyarinslife]

Yeah it's your own journey. People should stop assuming that you have to follow the norms in order to achieve your goals. You have your whole life to be where you want to be. People can be jealous of those who can be free and unafraid.

[@hanzabarrxx]

Just on alternative paths to employment, my current company are allowing people to do degree apprenticeships and other firms are taken on purely apprenticeship! Lots of options for you going forward. Don't listen to others projecting!

[@Olin_drawing]

i love your videos... i am in high school and i'm a bit afraid of uni

[@Olin_drawing]

btw Bordeaux in france is an excellent city ! but you don't speak french i guess

[@liamruiz850]

You don't need uni if you dont want to. You can learn anything online. You're already in a good position already, 267k subs, fluent in various languages.

[@laladoingwhatiwanna9489]

I'm also taking a gap year because of my very debilitating mental state after having covid. Now I'm realising how efficient it would be if i had taken gap year before getting into uni. Where i live society is very conventional and judgemental so i felt rushed and pressured to get into uni right after finishing school. Hope my gap year will end up being very successful and productive. I really wish that all the money that will go into my therapy sessions won't go to waste. Cheers to happier year ahead. ✨✨ PS Glory to Ukraine 🇺🇦💙💛🕊️

[@AncaGabrielaVideos]

Hello! Did you need to get any vaccines done against yellow fever before you travelled to Brazil? Thank you!🙌🏻

[@sunshinethecat222]

Me having a bad day- Anna coming to save it 🏃‍♀️

[@byebyebae]

I really feel what you wanna do with life. I love how you are free and brave. And I think it's your first or second year at uni. So why not drop out if it's not really necessary for you? I really wanna see new vlogs from one of the 2 cities you wanna live! Thank you for the video💚

[@ekinsuisk8082]

omg im schoked bout your trip to turkey and im so happy. im from istanbul please ask me anything if u wanna know something💗💖

[@lornatw]

I'd love to hear how you organise to go on a trip with a group. I'm eager to travel but not good with planning on my own and thought going with a group may be helpful. I don't know whether your group for turkey speak the same language as you or are from other countries. Would live some advice, tips and or companies that are good.

[@irasingh8418]

how did find the group of people who you are going to turkey with ? Are you going through a travel company? If yes, then which one?

[@ambershines8881]

Hii this question might sound a little personal so it's fine if you don't answer it but since you travel a lot do you use your own money like what you earn from youtube and other resources or your parents fund your travels/ living? Also please make a video about this...how you manage your finances if possible.

[@aleksandrakutermankiewicz9270]

are you planning to get language certificates? love you

[@MaddieAle]

Can you please give more info on the grammar stuff with spanish? I'm living in Uruguay (v small South American country) and the whole absorption method has not been very successful for me haha

[@diamartin6865]

Hey! I can guide you to plan your Turkey visit, and would love to meet you here in Istanbul!

[@nisadogan8073]

Hey Anna, I was just wondering, what is your job exactly? 🤗

[@pythonholic]

Eyyy princess 🖤

[@subhamoychakraborty5196]

Hi Anna 👍🙏

[@pankostra]

Просто хочу побажати удачки! Коли робиш щось для себе - не для диплому, не для задоволення очікувань інших - багато хто тебе не розуміє і крутить пальцем біля скроні. АЛЕ це твій шлях, твій вибір, ТВОЄ життя. Тому не зупиняйся, у тебе все вийде! І маю питання: чи хочеш ти підтвердити знання своїх мов? Університет дасть корочку після кількох років навчання, але якщо ти вже володієш якоюсь мовою, то можна отримати сертифікат і ще певні плюшки (але то більше для роботи). То які в тебе думки з приводу цього? Wish you luck♡

[@rumeysasaglam]

ı wish you will be vlogging in turkey 🙏🏻

[@zwwx2142]

Me dió risa cuando llaman a la puerta en el minuto 7:40 jajajaajaj 😂😂...

[@eudaimonia__]

lol I love physics and math so much but I'm planning to go into medical, so I understand why u don't want a linguistic degree and a career. I really don't see myself as a physicist but yes I do see myself passionately reading about whatever they do and learning new things because I just love science 😅

[@purple9441]

I am moving to london as international student as you said it is very expensive , do you think it is worth paying and coming over there and will it pay oneday just looking for advice , i love your videos .

[@hemasingh111]

Girl we need a skincare routine 💋💋♥️♥️

[@dreampearl5990]

if you go to turkey in the next couple of weeks it is going to be the holy month which is Ramadan

[@babonja3163]

I got my bachelor degree on natural sciences in 2018. cuz of lucking of job opportunity at that time ,I applied for a master degree (I couldn't remember what's it about even though) and of corse I failed at the end of the year. "ok,this is not what I expected", I said. I started my career as a teacher in 2019 at a secondary school,after one year, only one year I quit it for ever I 've been a worker for 3 years now , I've tried different sector and I got a lot of lessons , the precious one was I'm not gonna be a worker for my whole life, I assumed. deep dive into myself to find my true color to define my unique purpose in which I born for ,it's my priority now ,as I'm into books , I stumbled on a dazzling book called "the one thing " the surprisingly simple truth behind extraordinary results by Garry Keller with Jay Papasan. I highly recommend this gold piece for you guys , and just remember you're not late , no gain without pain .

[@jousebautista7872]

I really love you Channel🎉 and your Spanish is so good😁 *A native spanish speaker saying this*

[@Imaginfull]

Would you ever live in another city in the UK? Manchester, Bristol?

[@Agro_IRL]

Nah I find it funny that you have to explain to people that university isn't the end all and be all lmaooo 🤣

[@issyxox8416]

3 videos in a week who is she!? so happy that you're feeling more confident in your decision now, i can't wait for the inevitable 'moving to Barcelona' vlog aha

[@katherine-hi1js]

I'm not sure if anyone from Ireland is gonna see this, but if you are Irish and have lived in Ireland for the last 4 years before university, you are eligible for UK Home fees. I think they have some sort of agreement between Ireland and the UK. I also know a few people (including myself) who will be paying home fees (9250)

[@fionnualaboyle1229]

There's a common travel area between the UK and Ireland meaning you can still pay home fees in England after Brexit for university!

[@AnnaLenkovska]

If I was an Irish citizen I would but I’m not 😭

[@chandrikitiwari9821]

Well you can also visit india , for best place Kerala (heaven) and many more

[@samuelluis8688]

Ana lemme tell you your Spanish accent is getting soo much better, congrats girls. Great video too btw😉❤️

[@ele4356e]

Madrid has the lowest taxes in Spain. you should check it out

[@keh6821]

What's the program or agency you're going to Turkey with? I think those kind of things could be interesting to quite some people who enjoy travelling & are a little bit scared of travelling alone

[@AnnaLenkovska]

Trova Trip!!

[@nottamara]

Are you going to learn Catalan?

[@yasersmart2335]

What is the point of life ?