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WHO AM I?
🥰🥰 My name is Madeleine or Maddie for short, and this is my KZbin channel/baby! I'm a 21-year-old graduate living in London. I make videos about university, productivity, lifestyle and london life.
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TIME STAMPS
--Academia
00:15 Readings
01:34 Don't rush yourself
02:13 Module choices
03:51 University isn't high school
--Studying abroad
05:18 Not learning the language
06:39 Studying in a new language will get easier
-- Social life
07:55 Freshers week
09:24 Taking initiative
11:10 Planning ahead
12:35 Work-life Balance
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Gil Wanders - It's Midnight - thmatc.co/?l=975EBA56

[@beingbett]

Planning ahead is so so important if you’re studying alongside doing any type of work. The end of semester can creep up fast and suddenly everything is due at the same time 😅I got into the habit of finishing my assessments 1 week before they were due ( happened accidentally one time as I thought the due date was a week earlier 😫) & it’s the best thing I ever did. Loved these tips ♥️

[@khalilahd.]

I recently graduated and completely agree with these tips (especially with not rushing yourself! I thought I would be able to use the same tools I used in high school in college and you it’s can’t so I’m glad you brought that up!)

[@minminnnn]

i see you everywhere 😂😂

[@maryanyah]

I swear 🤣

[@cibeleanselmo]

Ikr 😂😂😂 I thought I was the only one seeing her literally everywhere

[@chickenpiie5028]

Please stop! Ur everywhere 🥲

[@Lavender1044]

I’m so nervous for uni I’ve been watching every uni tips video I can find and hands down this is the best one yet, it’s really helpful but also quite comforting :) thanks!!

[@Amanda.48]

I am a senior in college in the United States and I struggled a lot trying to fit in and not stand out as a newcomer when I first started. Now I am a peer and orientation leader for first year students encouraging them to take advantage of what I avoided. I loved this video!

[@Amanda.48]

@study sassy🐤 my advice is to ask the university about those options, I was able to transfer course credits and learn about the next college by emailing and calling the offices!

[@amyxfeng]

I'm a 22fall new undergrad, thank you so much for all the advices! Honestly all the stuff you've given here are so thoughtful I had similar thoughts before but you said it out well :)

[@antoniabarthel3618]

Thank you for the great video :)) would love a video about ur best note techniques + tips on how to get most out of readings xx

[@mahimasingh6038]

the graduates always give the best advice! thanks macerly, this has been so helpful. i’ll be starting uni in London pretty soon, so this was so relevant and informative💓

[@dorthy._.2690]

I'm a new international undergrad in the UK and my degree will be starting this September! Thank you so much for your tips and advices

[@yassminelhannaoui]

This is exactly what i needed! Thank you so much for everything, i love your videos ❣

[@mariaeduardaloh6834]

You really helped me going into my first semester, great video always.

[@hibamujeeb12]

Thank you for this insight. I’m starting college and this is very helpful ❤

[@throne__gaming7230]

hiii Macerly , I miss your productive day n your routines video. pls make it more often 3>✨❤️

[@Brosiachri]

I wished I saw this video before I started uni. However, I don’t regret what I’ve learnt and experienced throughout my 4 years of uni. I was completely online before Covid 19. I was completely used to being fed the information we needed to know as well as doing my own research. So it was a bit of a shock when lecturers placed emphasis on our own readings and came to class asking questions based on what we’ve read instead of feeding us information. That’s why the acceptance letter said “read for your degree” 😂. So definitely the point about readings as well as knowing you’re own reading and note taking technique is crucial. Thanks for this Macerly! All the best on your future endeavors !

[@defneyaman]

Thank you for sharing your tips! I feel like you really put some thought in what you wanted to tell new students and were very genuine about your experiences. As someone who’s about to start uni, I appreciate that a lot

[@Macerly]

thank you so much!!!💘

[@arwavohra442]

It was very informative and helpful☺. Thanks for the video❤

[@maryanyah]

This was really informative, Thankyou!

[@somemorecoffeeplease]

Thank you for the tips! ❤️

[@vikadika4107]

Very helpful thank you!!!

[@abbylynn8872]

Oh my gosh... back in 1982 I took Chinese history as well. There must be something about professors that teach this class. I fell in love as well. Politics aside China has always been one of those places in the world I've wanted visit. Mr Mann was the nicest kindest professor I had in college. On nice days we'd have class outside. Thank you for being back such a wonderful memory.

[@snehasucharitapalei7953]

Honestly this was a wonderful video! It would be really helpful if you could make a video about how to read “readings” assigned for classes. What is the structure or the steps or the approach towards reading the “readings” and understanding them.

[@gravesilk322]

Do you have any tips for highschool students trying to get into uni early?

[@takahashiakari7870]

i start first year in 2 weeks from today! this video was honestly so helpful, i love how your voice and the location was so relaxing!!

[@kawaiibunnbunn]

how was your first year? i start in jan and i am so nervous

[@nelly8875]

Thank you for this! 🙏❤️

[@childofthemosthigh.]

i started 10th School year today, which wear I live is an extra year, because in Switzerland normally you only do school till ninth grade and then an apprenticeship, unless you go to Gymnasium (high school but for smart people)

[@christinaa5475]

💓thanks for this!

[@olivia682]

Love this 🧡

[@ahmedtoufahi5198]

You're not a native english speaker ! You're slaying the english learning game and it's inspiring Good luck in your studies

[@autumncatherine10]

You should start a podcast!

[@emmabarolin]

starting a master's abroad now and i resonate with all of these :)

[@dorthy._.2690]

GOOD LUCKKK!!

[@Businedu]

You never miss 🔥

[@tongafa]

Good tips! 🙌🏻

[@leonhy9470]

thank u! my first semester of uni starts next month :)

[@kawaiibunnbunn]

how was it? :o i start in jan and im so nervous

[@rachaelsomah-jv9ez]

God bless you for this videooo. Amen. ❤️❤️❤️

[@itsjustprina]

thank you

[@dominika1348]

I can't get any marketing/management job while studying full-time. Should I switch to part- time if full- time doesn't offer to have job opportunities?

[@patrick.lin.]

Great video :)

[@jasminekazantzis6625]

Do you have a favourite (public) library in London?

[@mimi3981]

How did you manage to get high grades at Kings ? Any tips for writing and studying?

[@violathurner7790]

Hey, to which Uni did you go and what courses did you take? Lovr you videos ❤️

[@indrayanipoyraiturcar9239]

Hey Maddie, I was just wondering if you could suggest a reading(s) that you would recommend for the Chinese history class you took? It sounds super interesting :)))

[@idontknowbutiamfiguringito2226]

This is my 4th year in university. I have no social life. I am drowning in homework, all I do is study. I work only 1-2 day a week to provide for the bare necessities and live a crappy quality of life. I take the least amount of classes possible to receive scholarships and grants. At the rate I am going, I still have 2-3 years left. I don’t understand what I am doing wrong. My professors care a lot, but can be so critical and logical, and I feel as if I have worn their empathy thin. I have gone to them for help so many times, but now I feel so burned by them that I can’t bring myself in front of them again because it just hurts too much.

[@peakpotential304]

what program are you studying

[@idontknowbutiamfiguringito2226]

@@peakpotential304 Christian Theology with a minor in philosophy at a liberal arts school. so a lot of reading, reflection, and writing.

[@abbylynn8872]

@@idontknowbutiamfiguringito2226 what do you want to do with your degree? You have to have a balanced life. Meaning time block some time for socializing. You are at an age where you need to learn to navigate social situations so they aren't all new to you in the workplace.

[@abbylynn8872]

@@idontknowbutiamfiguringito2226 you also need to take advantage of campus counseling to take about how you are feeling. Unfortunately you've chosen a degree and minor that requires a lot of critical thinking, reading and writing as opposed to actively doing or performing a task to learn the concepts.

[@abbylynn8872]

@@idontknowbutiamfiguringito2226 for study and balance look up time blocking. I had my student employees do this. 7 days a week for every hour tell me what you are doing. Am schedule, travel to classes, classes, break, snacks, lunch, dinner, study time, grocery shop, work, work break, travel home, group study, research time..... then are you making the most of your study time or is it a disorganized mess? There is a free Coursera by Barbara Oakley on Learning how to learn. Plus a video here on KZbin. Stop and take the time to listen and review the course. It will definitely help redirect you from the traditional way we think of learning. The holidays are here so you should be able to do this over your break. There another tool called ANKI for flash cards and concept learning. Check it out.

[@bubbybubbybubbyy]

My first term at uni has honestly been a bit of a mess. I understand that I only have to pass my first year, however I’m not used to not getting top grades, especially in a subject I’m so passionate about. I’m finding it hard to reach out to both academic advisors and people on my course just to make friends. It’s very lonely and a huge leap in expectations/standards, so I just really hope things get better in my second term.

[@benatkinson3160]

My first term of uni was also rly shit. Midway thru second term it got good and since then I haven’t looked back, in my third year and I have great friends. The cliche advice is the best, just be urself

[@nara9793]

same girl same. i was like why is uni hard? well i ignored readings for 2 months oops- was pretty hard to catch up :(

[@Hidaya__2004]

I'm going to uni in month amd half... I'm terrified. Inshallah it'll be easy and fun!! Thank you for these amazing advices ❤❤❤

[@Macerly]

I'm sure it'll be find!! have fun and good luck🥰

[@bayat4734]

what should i but for university mcbook pro or air?

[@deborahgarcia4763]

Heyy! I love your channel and I've been following you since I started applications, and now I'm towards the end of my fall semester of freshman year! Crazy! Thank you for all the college tips and encouraging videos. Suggestion: share your study playlist with us!! I love your video's soundtracks! Good luck on your next steps. Best!

[@alexwyler4570]

time stamp 3:36 ish Take a semester of "learning different things" in the USA. Then do many videos about it so you can pay for it. 😉

[@wanhariss4472]

I'm Indonesia.. I'm waiting for you to come on vocation with family

[@ellyzagomez2045]

you look like sasha luss💕

[@byelvis4962]

Good good

[@madzen112]

All tips welcome

[@madzen112]

What advice can you give to someone moving to a big city for the first time?

[@jacob7270]

Just keep in mind, if you're in STEM it will be significantly more intense.

[@stefanosgkiokas9042]

jeg er enig med deg deichman biblioteket er det beste i norge

[@j_ulie]

Hiii

[@Macerly]

Hiiii!!!

[@wotradubidubbarbara6671]

I finish Uni in a month and I have not done any readings for class :D only for seminar papers and my thesis

[@geasderlinasdwsxcdeasd]

the music is too loud, I could recognize your speeches clearly in your video. hope you could improve it in your next video

[@christelsinoy3824]

"Learn the system of academia understand it and then play the game according to it's rules"

[@user-nn1pf9we8t]

’Hi, I'm Jiemeu and I love your channel. I hope to discuss business cooperation with you

[@OscarLT321]

Not a video for technical studies, cheers anyways

[@edyraper]

why most Norwegians speak very fluent english in American accent?

[@taejahburke8025]

:)

[@Macerly]

Hiiiii!!

[@taejahburke8025]

@@Macerly HI!!!!

[@hamza_clipsss]

Have you heard of Jamworks, I'm a university student and I use it. It takes notes for me and lets me make highlights that I can quiz myself on it's so useful!

[@fatima-tp4lm]

Thank you so much, Marcely! your video has reminded me to be patient & gentle with myself and that is okay to not have everything figured out because #process. thank you for the warmest hug