My First Day at Oxford

[@Sarah_Gifferd]

Ruby i can’t say how happy I am for you! You’ve worked so so hard and you deserve this so much. I hope you have the best time studying at Oxford ❤️

[@Avinathi]

Is it just me or does the whole vlog and oxford have such a Harry potter vibe 🤩🤩🤩 Especially the part where she is picking up her academic gown. It reminds me of the part where Harry buys his clothes and wand for his first time at Hogwarts 🥰

[@RubyGranger8]

It felt like that honestly 🙈🙈🙈

[@Efem1286]

I’ve visited Oxford and the colleges and it literally feels like you’re in the Harry Potter movie

[@the_bob_147]

I'd guess harry Potter is based on oxbridge

[@wondawomenluvsupaman]

Harry Potter and A Discovery of Witches!

[@hasitha.p8859]

Yessss….I came here to comment the same…especially the library part….

[@ahmedhaaqilrifky3531]

Been following your journey for the past 5 years; you've kept at want you wanted for so long and its so incredibly admirable!

[@ArielReads_]

as someone who will never be able to study at Oxford, I am so grateful that you're making vlogs like this so we can all get a glimpse into what it's like being a student here !

[@eara8426]

You don’t need to go to a university to learn. Libraries are available for the public.

[@Robertaspsp]

​@@eara8426yeesss

[@letsbecozygamer]

never say never! If you make a plan, you cab find a way to go! I thought I would never get accepted into several universities for masters but after some years of preparing (and saving), I got in! If you have time, I highly recommend trying

[@Sarah-pd2sc]

Silent viewer here, but I just wanted to say how happy I am for you! I have been watching you for 5 years now, and I know how much you deserve this. I hope you have the best time! ❤

[@senseiami3899]

Me too! She is soooo inspiring 🥰

[@astara3770]

I really hope you're enjoying it Ruby! You should be so proud of yourself! ❤

[@malandune1430]

The best thing about you being in Oxford is the way you appreciate everything. I love that you take nothing for granted and I hope you are having a magical time! Also, right now you are our fictional dark academia character showing us around Oxford life and I looove it!!

[@trina415]

Imagine the steps that have walked the exact same path you have walked through the years ❤

[@maemaerets]

you can see her tiny smiles throughout the video. this video is so precious 🖤 here’s to more library vlogs!!!

[@akosua935]

Ruby! Look at you! My heart is swelling with pride. Can't wait to go on this journey with you.

[@thenoobalmighty8790]

You're already on it

[@larrymilliken288]

The ambience of your surroundings ooze a quiet, meditative setting, just perfect for studying literature and writing; I’m sure it’s not always so but it looks that way. The architectural style of the college commands respect and reverence, giving off a sense of strength, security and protection; a place that invites you to study. Ruby, you always bring us joy and a positive influence for all that’s good, kind, and praiseworthy. Thank you for vloging your first day at Oxford and I look forward to the next installment.

[@julietijerina8176]

Loving how The Gilmore Girls turned Ruby straight into Rory's coffee-swilling sister from another mister! 😁 Congratulations on Oxford! So excited to be on this adventure with you!

[@GlaneciaXCat]

This makes me so happy. I can't even explain it. You are inspirational, Ruby. I'm a full time elementary school teacher, taking night classes with Harvard Extension School. I was feeling overwhelmed, decided to take a 'brain-break', came here and now I feel motivated again. Thanks!

[@Indk1686]

Seeing ruby reaching his dreams after such a struggle and setbacks is just so motivating and fills me with positivity😌❣️

[@thenoobalmighty8790]

HER DREAMS 😅

[@Green-rp6br]

Her not his 😊

[@soulfabs]

Ruby, I know you’re cherishing every moment at Oxford, but I still want to ask you to “double cherish it” for all of us watching, cause if I’m in disbelief of how beautiful it is from your clips, then I can’t imagine how you must feel living it 🤍

[@florencegaye1391]

I find myself feeling very emotional watching this vlog, Ruby. Your excitement and joy are palpable. When we work really hard to achieve something, it is so rewarding. This is your reward, and I hope you enjoy every moment of your time at Oxford. I certainly shall vicariously- Florence.

[@AO2437.]

Giving up caffeine was one of the best things I’ve ever done, seriously I fall asleep faster (and therefore get more/enough sleep) which just makes my whole life better

[@hallfamily2141]

Hey Ruby, Im 24 and ive been watching you since like 2016 when I was in high school. I also went through a very unique journey in my education and career path that was different from what I originally planned. Watching the way to you have handled "failure" and adapted your path has kept me inspired and also grounded in my own struggles. I just wanted to say congratulations and thank you.

[@R.S_Howell]

I'm really pleased for you. You're so inspiring to others, and show that if you persist you can follow your dreams, even if it wasn't the path you originally thought. My mum wasn't able to study as a nurse when she left school because she didn't have the means. She had us children, did an access course, which led to University, which let to her now being a nurse for 16 years with various accreditations and a more senior position. Sometimes we take a more scenic route on the path to following our dreams. I'm sure you've learned lots along the way.

[@andreav83]

Your pure joy and disbelief reminds me of when, many years ago now, I saved up and moved to Edinburgh for a few months' working-holiday from South Africa. I'm still so grateful for the opportunity and learnt so much about myself. Ruby, many congrats and enjoy every single second of your time in Oxford! I'm rooting for you, especially having studied English literature myself 🙂

[@nakorurux7]

I love that no matter the space you are in you manage to make it cozy and warm ~ Glad you had a happy first day~

[@lucylocketsthinkingpocket]

7.38 you even captured the classic ‘library cough’ - haunting libraries world over 🤣

[@anto-yf5dd]

So so proud of you! Hope you’re enjoying it as much as we’re enjoying the vlogs and discovering the gorgeous campus🍂🤎

[@drzander3378]

Not a campus per se but a federation of colleges, permanent private halls and university buildings. Ruby’s college is Jesus which is in the very centre of Oxford (not all Oxford colleges are as central).

[@anto-yf5dd]

@@drzander3378 ohhhhh thanks for the info💌

[@ArtMizMedia]

Ruby! I'm so happy for you! I recall watching your video years ago and felt your disappointment over not getting into Oxford. Seeing you now achieving your dream brings me immense joy. You truly deserve this!

[@Kitkatbreak3]

It's such an honor and a privilege to be taken along on this journey with you! Thank you for sharing! You inspire us all!

[@SabsileT]

I love how you can just tell that you are brimming with excitement in this video

[@Cerrydwenn]

Vicariously living my academic dreams through you. Ive always loved the idea of studying at an impressive place, gaining all this knowledge. But sadly my brain is just not built for studying. I can keep an interest in one or 2 specific subjects, anything else just loses my interest completely and i cant bring myself to put the work in for it. So impressed by how you just get on with things!

[@meliora1985]

I couldn't stop smiling. You deserve to finally be here, and seeing how much you appreciate every small thing just makes me so happy for you! I hope the whole year is magical. You're living your dream!

[@MMPutnam77]

Thank you much for taking us along! I love seeing it!

[@krissykelly_89]

This looks absolutely fantastic! We’re all so excited and proud of you, Ruby! You got this 🍂

[@ianmurphy9955]

I've got chills, imagine walking where some of history's greatest minds walked. Amazing

[@ShaziaSings]

Wow congratulations Ruby, I find it so sweet that your first day was one of the best days of your life. I'm sure you were pinching yourself, and will continue to do so throughout the academic year

[@taru8119]

This is simultaneously the most relaxing, motivating, aesthetic, and positive video on KZbin today!

[@mayaavanthi]

Ruby!! - I still can't believe that I have been watching you in 2014, when you were doing study with me's and Harry Potter videos and now your studying your masters in English at Oxford! I am very happy for you and you deserve the best time there while studying your masters! You continue to be an inspiration for me and I am glad to say that you are someone that I look up to! Good luck at Oxford Ruby and I wish you nothing but the best!

[@godsbuckets]

This vlog is 💯 💯 💯 Absolutely beautiful. Beautiful views of Oxford, cozy library and tea clips. I loved the gift shop window. This was a treat for us to watch, Ruby!

[@baggs1111]

Ruby, I have never commented before but have been following you for many years and know what Oxford means to you. I am from Oxford and can tell you that you and student life in Oxford are a perfect fit for each other. Enjoy your time at Jesus (lucky to be at a college in the centre of town) - they are lucky to have you! Enjoy too, meeting like minded people that Oxford is full of. Please don't feel a pressure to post as the short terms are very intense. So happy for you xxx

[@kirstymcl3425]

I love the shot of the bird flying across the courtyard!! Beautiful!! ❤

[@saniz6292]

Hi Ruby, I've always been anxious but your videos give me peace.

[@GillKim1125]

I can’t believe it.! It feels like I’ve heard the news that one of my sisters or cousins had nailed it. Good for you 😊

[@victoriah.2083]

Feels like I am there, too. Happy is too anemic to describe it.❤

[@susanharkema2888]

It's so thrilling to be coming along on your Oxford journey. Congratulations and savor every moment.

[@markwilliamson9140]

Im well chuffed for you Ruby. Its an amazing accomplishment getting in at Oxford, well done mate👍😜👍

[@ruthparkinson9144]

So excited for you Ruby. You are so amazing.

[@alice.taylorsversion]

Ruby, truly so so happy for you - you deserve this so much! I am watching this whilst completing my Oxford undergraduate application, and am so excited to see your journey across the next year! ❤

[@VideosOfRandomContext]

1:21 girl that shot- 😍 it’s perfect ur outfit and the building behind u go so well

[@Judy122550]

your happiness shines ,thank you for sharing your adventures into a beautiful school ! Have a most lovely week !

[@elihouse1994]

Just discovered your channel, love your videos! So glad you are having a great time in Oxford. It's such a beautiful, aesthetic town. So much history as well.

[@Amy-mm8eu]

This is very cool! This isnt any hate and I know women can often be disproportionately held to higher standards on stuff like this, but I would really recommend using a reusable coffee cup/ bottle when going to coffee shops especially so often. Getting to go containers of anything produces so much waste and plastic often ends up in our oceans and even in our soil and food systems, which end up in our own bodies because we now have so much of it. Enjoy Oxford! and Lovely video

[@RubyGranger8]

You read my mind honestly! I bought a keep cup a the day after filming this because I was cringing at using all of those Pret cups… definitely the kind of thing to call me out on as well x

[@Amy-mm8eu]

Yay! I love it! ☺@@RubyGranger8

[@gabrielleplayspiano]

I was so surprised to see you had uploaded in the week, especially since you said you were planning to upload on a Saturday but I am pleased to see the extra vlog! Wishing you every success in your studies, not that you need it! 😊

[@tjtay02]

Growing up with Oxford as my closest city, it feels incredibly strange to see it from a students/tourists perspective. Especially as most people i know grew up with it or have been around it long enough for it just to be a normal staple of everyday life

[@EuskaltelEuskadi]

Same haha! People always ask me which colleges they should see and I don't even know where half of them are... I know the Westgate centre, the covered market and the train station lol because that's where I go normally.

[@nicolajayne8373]

You can feel the happiness and excitement radiating through the screen. I think a lot of us are living vicariously through you, Oxford is such a lovely place. Wishing you all the best with this next adventure from another Exeter grad. 😊

[@halm1773]

This is such a charming video it made me a bit emotional! Reminded me of my first day in Oxford, and how much I look back on it with fondness. You’re making the most of this beautiful opportunity and it’s lovely to see, thanks for sharing Ruby!

[@septimahora89]

You’re fulfilling so many people’s dream…I am glad for you, Ruby 🎉

[@clfldlclc7204]

So proud of your journey and overjoyed that you get to experience this! 💜

[@dize3672]

I LOVE these Oxford videos. I feel every moment of your appreciation for the city and the university and your time here.

[@anjanashyam9333]

Omg Ruby you are absolutely amazing. You are soo hardworking. So inspiring ❤❤❤

[@charlottecox4023]

You deserve to be unconditionally happy, especially this year at Oxford. All your hard work has paid off - inspiring x

[@zazzyrox]

Not sure if it’s the same for Ox but at Cambridge you could definitely poke around inside other college libraries if you made friends with someone at that college. Obviously can’t take out books, but I used to study in other college libraries with my friends from that college. If you want a book that’s only held at one library that you don’t have access to just talk to your college librarian and they’ll get it in on an inter-library loan for you! Also some of the more famous libraries may have open visiting hours - Trinity at Cambridge has public visiting in the old library.

[@jarrodsio]

I'm too invested in Ruby's Oxford journey at this point. Happy for ya!

[@pauljames8651]

Thanks for sharing Ruby it conveys your excitement and appreciation to study in Oxford.

[@Computra]

So proud of you and happy for you! Go get those dreams and make them reality!

[@jaylorraine5804]

Congratulations Ruby! I’ve been watching your journey for years and am living vicariously through you as it has always been my dream to go to Oxford too. Sending lots of love.x

[@chathurialwis]

Congratulations Ruby ! I'm a big fan of yours. You deserve the best. I've been to Oxford twice and I felt it's magical as well. I would love to see your vlogs about your life in Oxford. Love from Sri Lanka.❤

[@Iqanluj]

I’ve been watching your videos for ageeees now, I can feel your excitement for Oxford through the screen, if anyone deserves to go there it’s you. You are amazing and you’ve come so far! We are all so proud ❤️

[@bethrodgers]

So glad to see you loving Oxford, you really deserve to be there. Thanks for sharing your experience with us.

[@victoriah.2083]

You got the "gown"!! What I call "robe"! But semantics aside- how SUPERB!😊

[@mrsbertimus2645]

Huge congratulations! Thank you for sharing, my daughter has just started Oxford University too and Im missing her so much so it was lovely to watch this video x

[@aliciaward6931]

Your videos make me feel so calm and positive, you have such a lovely energy 🤍

[@susievega3256]

You remind me of my little niece who is completing her senior year as an undergrad. You seem to be as sweet and attached to your family as she is. Bravo to young women who stay kind.

[@Yesica1993]

The opening says, "It's so beautiful", and that was exactly what I was thinking! I wish I could get a job there cleaning the floors/grounds. I'd be happy just doing that. Thanks for sharing with us. I'm truly so happy for you!

[@charashley]

the joy is evident throughout this video and it makes me really grateful for my PhD research now, academia can be really cool (also been watching your channel since i was in sixth form, so 2016-2017 so it's wonderful to see how things have changed!)

[@cynthiawhitaker4538]

SO very happy for you. You are in your element. I think you would make an incredible professor.

[@lillywhright6218]

I can't tell you how much I enjoyed this particular vlog! you really radiate such a calming energy and a drive for academics! love you lots xx

[@husnazakariyya6656]

Im living my Oxford dreams by watching you❤

[@marie5571]

One day, I'll also be in Oxford 🌸 you're a huge inspiration, Ruby. I hope your studies go well. Greetings from Kenya.

[@vielsafttrank7582]

What do you aspire to study there?

[@marie5571]

@@vielsafttrank7582 English Literature for my masters or History

[@leniolesch896]

I cannot express how happy I am for you. It makes me smile to see you so gracious.

[@Scifi-eh8fw]

So happy for you Ruby, lovely to see you fulfil your dream. It reminds me of what my Nan used to say “Good things come to those who wait” I hope it’s everything you want it to be and more.

[@paguropauroso7061]

Hi Ruby, I’ve just started college and moved to a new city, i love watching your videos they help me feel less alone ❤️❤️

[@anne-fleurjanssen9380]

Happy to see you found your place, you will love it! Quite emotional seeing Jesus and Ship street again (although you are very lucky with the new quad). Hope Rich is still around, he is lovely! And you can acrually go to other college's libraries, just go in with a friend and no one will stop you😉

[@user-dg6mp7qw1l]

Back in 2003, I was able to visit Oxford alone one day while I was staying in London for a year. I still remember that day so vividly. It was such a special place. I am so happy for you.

[@abbyweed5158]

How you managed to get any studying done in that beautiful library I will never know. I know I would end up spending most of my time staring at the beautiful architecture!😆

[@jakecavendish3470]

Sheer panic tbh! I studied for my finals in the Rad Cam and you have so much to revise you honestly no longer notice the building by that stage!

[@selinaqi2974]

So happy you are finally here! As a fan for over 7 years, it feels like seeing my own child grows up🥰

[@nicole_holding]

You must be on first name terms with the staff at Prets after day 1 lol. Your excitement just oozes out of this vlog. Gave me goosebumps. So pleased for you. I start at Cambridge this Saturday MSt in history of art.

[@nicole16282]

Looks fantastic! Trivia: the moving library shelving is called ‘a compactus’.

[@codreamanuela141]

Oxford is the right place to learn the difference between a vlogger and a literati..Good luck!❤

[@ShivaniSharma-kk3hk]

Hey Ruby! Your journey of getting into Oxford feels like a personal accomplishment. I can't possibly express how happy I am to see this video. Best wishes and I am sure you will make the most out of your stay in Oxford.

[@claredouglas5969]

I miss Oxford so much! Thank you for sharing your first day, it takes me back! ❤

[@SusanMihalic--Writer]

Thank you for sharing this with us. I’m so very pleased for you.

[@harryjamessmithmusic7762]

Beautiful vlog, Ruby! I personally knew a university professor who studied at Oxford; he was a musicologist, and later, he taught at Cardiff while living in Nottingham. Cheers!

[@SorcererLord]

Congratulations on moving to Oxford and beginning your masters journey there, so happy for you! And it's also wonderful to see how much you love Oxford, it's truly an enchanting city and I love it so much that I moved there almost a year ago and still can't get enough of it. It's surreal seeing you walk through the streets that now feel like home to me.

[@delphine1001]

I went to Oxford for the fist time a month ago and I loved it. I was excited seeing you going to the places I've been! I can't wait to see more of your life in that beautiful city.

[@paigemclachlan2189]

I visited Oxford once a few years ago and loved it, feels like I’m living vicariously through you !!

[@taerynrosewrites]

I visited to Oxford this summer from Canada, and I can't tell you how happy it makes me to see these now familiar sights!! So amazing that you get to study there!!

[@GJ-ly1mv]

Ruby, I’ve never seen you so happy in all the videos of yours that I’ve seen. Congratulations and have fun at Oxford.

[@CharlotteElizabeth92]

2:39 is heartwarming. You deserve to study in such a beautiful place.

[@ZoeH657]

Aaahhhh it’s so bizarre to see all the familiar places appear in your vlogs but I’m so excited for you! Let me know if you want to see New College (where they filmed Goblet of Fire) and I’d be happy to show you around!

[@thedrunkenelf]

You are so lucky and I feel so lucky to get to watch! Amazing experience!

[@kayebinksstanley6633]

Wishing you the very best for your Oxford journey x

[@omniayahia9210]

My biggest role model ❤️❤️ I hope you succeed in everything you participate in!

[@carlabraine6756]

Hi from Tennessee, USA! Thanks for sharing your Oxford journey. I absolutely love following along. I hope you have a wonderful term!