Mistakes I Made at Cambridge University

[@RAmjad]

Woops turns out I left the camera on auto focus and it focused too much on my hand! That's a lesson for next time :)

[@j5studies344]

Very enlightening video Ray. I wish more content creators made videos like this

[@qarcin12]

bro what happened to your tiktok

[@randomacc77777]

Hello Ray! I appreciate you for replying to one of my comments in a previous video. (Context: I’m in year 11, expecting all 9s, except the subjects I’ll talk below. I have always dreamed to do physics at Cambridge) I’ve grown a bit paranoid recently, as in gcse, I’m struggling to get the grades I need for English literature, language and French. For context, I’m doing 9 gcse, and I’m afraid I may not be able to get 9s in those subjects - most probably 7s in them and 8 in French . I’m confident I’ll be able to get all the rest 9s though. Do you think that’ll ruin my chances of making into Cambridge for physics in any way? (For context, I struggle with French because I learnt it 2 years ago, but I’ve pushed myself to be at a grade 8 level. I struggle with English lit as I moved to UK recently and English is also my 2nd language) Again, I know this question may seem silly, but I just felt as if I should ask, rather than being worried! Thanks, Nakki.

[@RAmjad]

Hey Nakki! I got a A (equivalent to a 7?) in French and a 7 in English Literature. Cambridge don't really care about your GCSE subjects that aren't directly related to what you're applying for. Eg, if you're applying for a science subject then they'll only care about your science subjects at GCSE. One of my friends even got an A at GCSE Physics and still did physics at Cambridge! Then again, the school he went to was quite bad. Don't worry about it, the application is hollistic so GCSE grades, A-level grades, admissions tests, interview, personal statement, etc etc. No one gets every part perfect.

[@EzeBall1710]

Bro if everyone is getting a degree you need a high level one to get a decent job. I dont agree with the academics thing

[@RAmjad]

I guess it depends on the country you're in. In the UK and US, I personally found jobs cared more about prior experience from internships or your own projects than grades. Grades are something to fallback on if don't have experience. A couple of my friends graduated earlier this year with top grades at Cambridge and are struggling to find jobs because they just spent all their time studying and have a blank CV. Whereas if they scarificed some grades and, I don't know, pursued some interest they had in graphic design and built a portfolio then they'd have an easier time finding a job at a design studio. Or if they wrote some papers then they could work at a think tank. Stuff like that. Personally, if I asked Ali Abdaal for an internship without a KZbin channel, it's more likely he would've said no. The KZbin channel I made and scarificed some grades for gave me an edge. And now I know with the Ali internship, I can basically ask more KZbinrs if I can work for them and they'll say yes.

[@vm3249]

I graduated with a Masters in Chemistry and I have definitely doing what you have said to be true. I am just up skilling myself in Tech skills to try and get a job.

[@vm3249]

*found what you have said

[@parsaly]

I fully agree with the wasting time on societies as committee members! I also joined a lot of societies as committee members to show leadership, education role, etc which in retrospect don't add as much as the supra curricular activities done individually!

[@MaryumIftikhar08]

I love these sit-down podcasty videos! I find that I struggle to find content that I can watch for fun, on the go, or while working - but you're content is that perfect mix. Plus, the topics you mention are really interesting. :)

[@theodorejouhanneaud6124]

You are SUCH AN INSPIRATION. Thank you so much for all this very useful advice and ideas. Keep going please, your videos are a real help on my day to day.

[@user-gi3yr1gl7j]

Really enjoyed the video:)

[@Krish_krish]

Hi Ray, just wanted to say a massive thank you for these videos. I just started university last week and videos like these really help clarify my thoughts. Your videos genuinely do help people.

[@RAmjad]

Thank you! It makes me happy to hear. It's a nice reminder that whilst many folks find them helpful, not everyone takes the time to leave a comment

[@sullt766]

Informative video, thank you

[@Josh_J23]

great video man

[@rashikraj7404]

Thanks mate!