Moving to University Q&A | everything you need to know as a first year

Everything you need to know about moving to university in first year :)
Apologies that this video is kind of vague, it's very hard for me to predict what the move in process is going to be like for you guys this year due to current circumstances and guidelines :/
Also sorry that it’s so dark, I didn’t realise until I started editing as it looked okay in the view finder :(
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How old are you? - 19 (my birthday is the 26th April!)
Which university do you go to? - University of Leeds
What do you study? - BA Business Management
Which A levels did you take? - English lit, biology & history
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[@nicolemoga2216]

One thing I did was took lots of photos with my friends during freshers and pinned them up next to photos of my friends and family from home. It helps you to not feel so home sick. A lot of people look at photos of back home and feel like they're missing out, but by having photos of your uni life shows you you're not alone. Uni is a once in a lifetime experience, it is nothing to be anxious about, to anyone reading this who is going this year- grab this opportunity with both hands, you will flourish, enjoy your time there!

[@lydiavioleta_]

Aw love that advice!! X

[@rosie6]

What amazing advice ❤

[@PhoebeJones]

I’m kind of glad freshers isn’t happening this year as I can settle in and feel more comfortable without the pressure of going out and constantly being busy/socialising

[@hhughes9465]

Same, especially since I personally don't drink so it'll probably be easier to bond with my flatmates without the pressure of getting drunk with them haha

[@ClaireLouiseHedley]

Phoebe Jones what university are you going to?x

[@PhoebeJones]

Claire Louise Manchester

[@ClaireLouiseHedley]

Phoebe Jones I’m going to the university of York and we’re still having a freshers, they built a festival ground with tipis and yurts for the whole of the first term and they’re only allowing 500 students in at a time socially distanced. So we’re getting a whole term of freshers haha x

[@PhoebeJones]

Liv same!:) x

[@halloween42]

The first few weeks at uni is an introvert's nightmare 😅

[@olgahermann1073]

Legit!! 😂😂

[@itsjustem8227]

Im about to go to university, and one thing I would say is that just because we can't have the typical freshers experience this year - we are still there for Second and Third year (at least!), so hopefully when all is normal we can always join in with some of those activities haha! Thank you for the video, was very helpful and oh my lord it is becoming so real

[@ClaireLouiseHedley]

It's Just Em what university are you going to?x

[@Mia-rw8cp]

I really appreciate this advice - I’m so nervous but excited to move to uni next month! Also the background is so cute 💗

[@lydiavioleta_]

Ahh good luck!! Thank you xx

[@ClaireLouiseHedley]

Mia Forks what uni are you going to?x

[@ninabharath9267]

I have a q&a style video up on my channel too if you enjoy these xx

[@fayre1393]

going to college and studying abroad was always a dream of mine. I love watching your videos, they answer lots of my questions regarding the life at uni there

[@ishikayadav9311]

Waiting for vlogs:( I'm not crying, you're 😤❤️

[@Helena-Jada]

this was so helpful thank you! i'm moving in in january due to travel restrictions and your advice for people coming late was so good. i feel a lot less nervous now :)

[@thusy5301]

OMG. Lydia's videos are so informative and calming. Like I swear if you're anxious about anything just watch this gorgeousness videos. Lydia can you please make a video on applying for accommodation and kind of explain the process a bit. I am from Namibia and I am thinking of coming to leeds next year. Please baby girl. I would really appreciate it❤

[@cgd6762]

You always know exactly what to post! I was only thinking of this topic this morning!❤️❤️

[@lydiavioleta_]

Love that! So glad x

[@armystae3468]

I just love your vids so much I'm desperately waiting for your uni blogs again.....

[@natinik4747]

Thanks for all the advice. I'm going to Uni of Leeds this September and it's so exciting xx

[@jasmoid]

ahhh super helpful for freshers! i never moved out but a lot of my friends did and i know they would’ve found this useful :)

[@sarai-5301]

great advice thankyou lydia❤️ - for the background.. maybe you could add some fairy lights in the corner back or hang some on the wall❤️

[@jadelauren2269]

Best of luck to everyone starting Uni this year! 💗

[@niamhwilliams1041]

Good luck everyone moving!! Try not to stress to much and you will have a fab time, make the most of it cause it flies by!! Try not to overpack cause it will be a pain to move and you can always pick up stuff when your at uni X This advice in the video is a really good summary!! 💛

[@lydiavioleta_]

Great advice!! Xx

[@davidsweeney111]

This is great it’s almost like an Eve vlog!

[@itsntok6071]

moving in two days!! nervous but excited. i love meeting people but my mental health makes me feel really anxious in restaurants and pubs so i’m gonna have to get over it

[@taniasanyal7295]

Hey lydia. I just wanted to let you know that i absolutely enjoyed the video❤ your advice and tips works well for me every time💚

[@lydiavioleta_]

Aw thanks! I’m glad x

[@wildfire8792]

I really get positive vibes from you😇😇Girl You are really amazing and great

[@SmileWithSola]

tysm for the advice Lydia!! ❤️

[@lydiavioleta_]

You’re welcome!! Hope it helped x

[@rosettagrey2851]

I can't think of a person who actually cares what's in the background of any video so I think you're good.

[@arwen_m7786]

It's actually crazy how much I feel I know you Lydia. Like I ligit feel like you are one of my friends ik it sounds weird but thank you! xx

[@lydiavioleta_]

Aw love that! X

[@angekiabannable5434]

Ahh I’m going back to LUBS for final year (after my placement) and these videos make so excited to go back to Leeds 🎉

[@tiktokcompilations6677]

Personal Statement tips for Business Management video please❤ Btw this was very useful x

[@abarnags9646]

Hi lydia!! I am u r one of the subscriber.....really loving u r videos..especially I like u r nails💜💜💜

[@katherine3980]

Thanks so much for this Lydia!! so so helpful as I’m going to Kent Uni next month :) x

[@ablobfx9362]

what did you think of Kent uni ? x

[@luc.w]

I move to uni in just less than 3 weeks and I’m so excited ☺️☺️

[@zoemackenzie5720]

I’m moving in less then a week 🙈 and I’m going into 2nd year of hairdressing after going to another college for 1st year

[@lydiavioleta_]

Good luck!! X

[@lydiavioleta_]

Zoe Mackenzie that’s so exciting! X

[@ClaireLouiseHedley]

new area 🌻 what university are you going to?x

[@luc.w]

Claire Louise - South Wales x

[@maddiealexander630]

thank you for this!! I move to Glasgow from Bristol in less than 2 weeks and I'm so excited/scared so this is super helpful x

[@lydiavioleta_]

That’s so exciting!! Good luck xx

[@maddiealexander630]

Lydia Violeta thank you! xxx

[@adamajennifer6895]

Thanks for your amazing advice Lydia Love you❤❤❤

[@priyankatiwari960]

I really like your videos very much and eagerly wait for them

[@annyvitoria3074]

Rocked this look, earrings and hair

[@celinaa777]

Whoaa this was worth watching for those who are moving to uni, super useful, thankyou for this lydia xxx

[@lydiavioleta_]

I’m glad!! Xx

[@emilyevans1658]

Starting uni at Exeter In September 😩 your videos have really helped calm my nerves x

[@lydiavioleta_]

Aw I’m so glad, good luck!! X

[@chare777]

Great video Lydia, thank you for the advice🙌🏼

[@lydiavioleta_]

Aw you’re welcome, thank you!

[@tabitha2893]

i’m not moving in until october but i appreciate all this advice! i’m in a big house this year (12 people!) so hoping it’ll be easy to make friends

[@preeta3732]

Loved this video! I’m moving to Leeds this week ☺️

[@lydiavioleta_]

How exciting!!

[@lailamaged8314]

I'm starting at leeds this september so this is great!!💞

[@lydiavioleta_]

Aw how exciting!! X

[@chloemercer4289]

Moving to Leeds next month so this was so helpful!! Xx

[@jessicacordingley69]

Chloe Mercer ooo what are you studying?

[@laurachisnall6445]

thank you for the advice - really appreciate it! x

[@lydiavioleta_]

Aw you’re welcome! Hope it helped x

[@laurachisnall6445]

@@lydiavioleta_ so far it has - thank you x

[@gracepountney]

Such great advice for people moving to uni! 💗 I've heard from a few people as well saying they haven't got in to montague burton so think our promotion of it and saying how good it was has caused it to be oversubscribed this year 🥴🤦🏼‍♀️😂

[@gracepountney]

@hufflepuff Harry potter lover Couldn't not aha! Loved it 😊💗

[@gracepountney]

@hufflepuff Harry potter lover Yeah that was the best thing ever!

[@VocalsFan]

I am moving to Leeds next week to study Biology. Would you recommend starting a part time job in the first year or not? I can barely afford all the expenses, so a job would be really helpful for me and my family. However I am afraid that I might miss things, like socializing, having hobbies and generally free time, or even not having enough time to study. Thank you for these videos!!

[@lifewithvani8038]

Going to uni next month and I’m so scared but can’t wait!! Xx

[@lydiavioleta_]

That’s so exciting!! Good luck x

[@annyvitoria3074]

Thanks for the tips. Have a nice weekend

[@luizaborowczak4376]

I love your uni videos🥰🥰

[@lydiavioleta_]

Thank you! xx

[@sannahkakar7078]

I actually like this background but I commented in a later vid lol and yh that background is better, with ur blanket and plant and chest of drawers

[@zt5860]

I’m off to Leeds in about 3 weeks and you definitely drew everyone to montague burton !! Lots of us who applied got Devonshire/Lupton/Oxley😅😅xx

[@lydiavioleta_]

Yeah I’ve heard, I’m so sorry about that, I genuinely have absolutely nothing to do with the allocation process, it happens every year with places like central village too x

[@zt5860]

Lydia Violeta aw don’t be silly it’s not your fault at all !! Feel like everything happens for a reason anyway and people in my block seem lovely :) xxx

[@Sophie-yt7ee]

Yeah, I put MB down too, but really happy w who's in my flat elsewhere. And exactly, it's what u make if it anyway!

[@nakiab5620]

I’m in Devonshire now but applied for monty b too!

[@Emily-zf3xy]

I was in Devonshire but applied to Henry Price in first year. Dev has some strict rules like no noise past 11 but its a lovely and sociable accommodation, so pretty and i loved it so much!! have fun!! XXX

[@BLESSINGMARIEE]

You can get back lights by putting light on the floor to make the video back lit

[@Sadiestar19736]

hi there thankyou for doing such great video! im thinking of coming to study as international student next year, but im a very shy introvert so worry might find it difficult to make friends/settle in... what is Leeds uni like for people who don't really like the clubbing scene/drinking? would you say its 'introvert friendly' ? also what accommodations would you recommend for someone who like quiet - I worry I will arrive and everyone in my flat will want go out clubbing and I'll be only one left behind !

[@FarzanasLaw]

Great video! :)

[@esteremanguze865]

its so sad because of covid at leeds we arent allowed to have people in our flats if they dont live there so if we dont get on with our flatmates we're stuck with them:/

[@lydiavioleta_]

Ohhh right I didn’t know that!! X

[@lydiavioleta_]

I’m sure it’ll be fine tho! X

[@esteremanguze865]

Lydia Violeta yeah it’s super strict like even when moving in only 1 person can help us and they aren’t allowed to go past our flat door🙃🙃 this year is going to be strange!!

[@sophiemariealex]

just what i needed, i move to uni in two weeks n im nervously excited !!!! Buzzing but also shitting myself😂😭

[@annyvitoria2662]

I Love your channel. Have a nice day

[@ddppo8065]

Hi! I have just come across your channel and I can't thank you enough for the helpful content! I am about to move to Leeds for the uni and I am super scared. 😬😬Do you know anything about Ellerslie Hall, I've got an offer to stay there? Also is there any chance to change the accommodation later in the year? ❤️

[@FarzanasLaw]

I wish i had this video when I was in my first year uni

[@LucyDyson]

I'm going to uni of leeds! I'm studying theatre + enterprise and have literally no idea what to expect from moving in, it all seems to be happening so differently this year

[@aisha5491]

Hi Lydia, I really hope you see this. I would really appreciate if you made your quizlet public, as I think it will give me a good head start for my a level studies. Thank you.

[@beatrixhaigh1757]

I’ve been put in Lupton and I’m really not looking forward to it because it seems so far away. Any tips?

[@bea6219]

I'm moving to uni on Monday!! Eeek wish me luck. I'm kinda nervous!

[@bee-72]

An extra light to the left side might balance out the shadows a bit x

[@lydiavioleta_]

Thank you!!

[@marieamores954]

Might be off topic but in year 12 what did u do for work experience so u could talk about it in your uni application? Xxx love ur videos btw!

[@lydiavioleta_]

I did corporate law work experience so pretty random, I didn’t know what I wanted to do at uni when I was in year 12 x

[@slickjumpedoverthelazydog]

if you are sutrggling with home sicknesss what I suggest is make planes to take your mind of

[@miacox3335]

Everyone always mentions these group chats, but where can you find them?

[@sophiemariealex]

I’m pretty sure most unis aren’t letting people from other flats/home are allowed to stay/come over because of covid so i really don’t know what im going to do about not seeing my boyfriend like that is literally the only thing im worried about

[@alexmackay1219]

Omg same I’m going leeds Beckett and I’m nervous about that

[@maisieferguson35]

same, i’m moving an hour and a half away from home☹️☹️

[@sophiehughes6362]

Anyone going liverpool uni this year?

[@jannah5120]

Where do you find the group chats thanks for this video

[@clairephoebe333]

This May be a silly question, but I’m from the US and am applying to universities in the UK! Do you have your own bedroom in most of the housing accommodations? At most schools here we have to share a dorm, I’m just curious :)

[@flowood9783]

In most unis you get your own room, but some do have options for roommates - i have a couple of friends in larger universities in london who share rooms to make it more affordable (london is extortionate lol)

[@sanchitipatil]

We have this sem online...it sucks...I miss going physically to classes and meeting people and friends!!!

[@jsd6635]

the upside is that we have more control over when we want to do the lecture or seminar tho

[@sanchitipatil]

JSD yeah😅

[@lolal3822]

Can u do a video on making notes

[@Louiseroden84]

I can’t get alerts for your vids because it’s classed as child content. Any idea?

[@neonk2222]

I can't believe I'm moving to Leeds in 4 days!

[@katieofthefae]

Not going to Leeds uni but actually found this super helpful!

[@maisieferguson35]

how do you find groupchats for where you’re staying? i’m moving to brighton university and id love to meet my flat mates before moving in🥰

[@amiesmith5582]

You could try looking for Facebook group chats on messenger. that's what i did and it helped a lot!!

[@bunny17062002]

how did you join your accom groupchat, i’m nervous because i don’t know anyone in my accom yet!! :(((

[@cerysjones2922]

If you have Facebook, sometimes you can join Freshers groups for your uni on there! And then people tend to post in them asking about accom and if anyone is in there x

[@Sophie-yt7ee]

Pretty sure I went through a link where you then selected what house you're gonna be in, which then said what the official Facebook page for that house is. But can't find where I got the link from. It should be '[House name] Official group 2020/2021'.

[@lydiavioleta_]

Yeah I just found them on Facebook! X

[@josiegjackson]

@@Sophie-yt7ee Yes, but for some groups, there might be a student admin who likes to confuse people and rename my accom group chat '#downwithbarneythesequel' instead of Accom name Official group 2020.

[@Sophie-yt7ee]

Just realised, was actually through a pop up when I was viewing the 360 tour of my accommodation on the website.

[@annyvitoria2662]

Lydia 💕

[@annyvitoria2662]

15:00 I agree with you

[@nguyenmaingoclan7005]

I hope your video have subtitle 🧡

[@chloeroberts2774]

I joined the group chat and found out I’m in a flat of 8 for first year. There’s me a 7 girls. They seem really nice

[@reshmibandyo579]

hi Lydia. please reply... ily❤️ thank u so much for posting helpful videos😊

[@lydiavioleta_]

You’re welcome! X

[@zeynepnilsensoy762]

Hey Lydia, hope you stay well and healthy in the future love all of your university videos all year and future and well. Can we see more clothing stationery hauls day in the life morning and evening night routines get productive with me assumptions everything you need to know videos. Take care stay safe and well. Have a lovely wonderful weekend week and day ahead of you. Wish you all the best for the future brings to you family and friends at university too. See you next Saturday morning 10am with a new video. 😊❤️🎈🦋🎉☀️🌻🌺🌹🌈🌸💕🍀🦒🥀🎍🇹🇷🎉🦋🐝👸🐣🌷☀️🎉🌺🌹🦒🍀⭐️🧚🏻‍♂️🦋🎈😊🌹🌺☀️🎉🇹🇷🌷🎂🐝🌼⭐️🧚🏻‍♂️🧚🏽🥳🌻

[@bethdewisx8050]

❤️❤️

[@kawkebzomoroda6317]

i lov you from algeria country

[@helenflower8080]

At least at my uni (Wales) we get given reusable masks! I don't know what the environment of Fresher's will be like. But we can still be sociable, remember! lol

[@isabellelucy1889]

how did you join a group chat? 💕

[@aycubed3076]

Getting me prepped for Manchester lol (not nervous..)

[@nawal7952]

you’re going to uni of manchester?

[@christabelchakanungwa8734]

How did you find your flat mates before moving in (what did you search) ❤️❤️

[@Jordan-ub1jy]

I’m in second year at uni and I found group chats on Facebook by searching in your accommodation or your course if you want to find course mates

[@christabelchakanungwa8734]

Jordan thank you

[@christeenatomy1541]

Can you do a live

[@meganbarker4238]

Everythings online like freshers fair etc. and we're not allowed in other peoples flats. Plus clubs aren't open. So it's basically going to be shit

[@christabelchakanungwa8734]

Did you get any of your stuff stolen from the kitchen during first year ❤️❤️ ps love your content

[@lydiavioleta_]

No I didn’t x

[@emmakenyon1967]

Week and 3 days 😱

[@alexandrapoppywardrobinson8309]

anyone else here starting at UCL in September? 🧡

[@amychandler7379]

Great video! Anyone going to Leeds Beckett?

[@alexmackay1219]

Meee 💕

[@amychandler7379]

Alex Mackay ah cool what are you studying x

[@annyvitoria3074]

Hello Lydia

[@JoshMoules]

Anyone else starting uni in September?feels like a lot of people moving in October

[@ClaireLouiseHedley]

Joshua Moules what university are you going to?x

[@jodielc1031]

Anybody going Sheffield uni? Xx

[@ClaireLouiseHedley]

Lol I only get 3 weeks at Christmas, 2 weeks at Easter and 8 weeks at summer due to being a nursing student 😂 x

[@josiegjackson]

Same here but not a nursing but a usual Geography student!

[@alsr876]

How else do people make friends apart from clubbing and stuff? Like I don’t drink and feel like it gonna make me a loner lol

[@Martina-ls3mj]

Im going to uni in September and I don’t drink either I guessing your in uni already how was it? Any tips to make friends without going clubbing?

[@katiestocks2361]

I move to uni in 3 weeks and im terrified

[@katiestocks2361]

Plus i was supposed to move last year, idk how i wouldve coped

[@susanfelstead9343]

At the uni I'm going to we arent allowed any guests in our accomm so my pres are just gonna be in my flat with my 9 flatmates 😂

[@prashamsa2587]

When does ur uni classes start?

[@lydiavioleta_]

End of September x