MY FIRST YEAR AT OXFORD UNIVERSITY | What to expect, Work load, Being black, Freshers + Advice!

What’s poppinnn, I’m back with another video 2 weeks later (terrible I know) but here’s a cheeky lil video of me explaining my first year experience at Oxford University - a 411 if you will, ALL the tea, shade and all xx
All jokes aside, I really do hope this helps someone in any way, If you’ll be coming to Oxford/St Peter’s college… BABY WELCOME TO THE PARTY!
Thought I’d include time stamps for each section because I’m just that considerate x
2:10 = lil summary of my results day experience and my academic history
3:28 = Important terminology/traditions
6:33 = my iconic summersault into a dirty river
7:00 = freshers
9:14 = work load, stress and how to cope
14:50 = Being black (ethnic minority)
16:48 = lil advice for ya
Disclaimer Before anyone comes for my NECK, this is all specific to my own experience and my own opinions.
*I also say “like” 100 times, pretty much every sentence and will probably continue to do so in the future, but like, subscribe?
Enjoy (if you genuinely do then like, comment, share) much love and thanks for watching kiddos !
- Peachy

[@thelma5853]

First of all SKINNN!!! and thank you for this amazing, down-to-earth video!

[@peachyjamilla2098]

Thank you sm!

[@simplyfran7041]

Got my place at brasenose for med!! This vid was super useful! Keep posting girl your videos are amazing ❤️❤️loooool guess I need to finish that summer reading

[@peachyjamilla2098]

Simply Fran wow congratulations that’s amazing😍 will be seeing you soon! And Thankyou very muchhh❤️❤️ (definitely even if it’s just a quick overview)

[@londonerlearnsjapanese3337]

Just stumbled across your video. I too went to St.Peter's (PPE) and the work load was MADDDDD. Wanna let you know that you gotta ZERO to prove to THEM. Indifference to THEM is strength for YOU. Will be following your journey!

[@lisvea5963]

This was so helpful! I’m a black girl in year 12 and I’m nervous even thinking about applying to Cambridge.

[@peachyjamilla2098]

Lis Vea Im glad it helped! and honestly don’t be nervous, just do all that you can to make your application perfect then worry about the nerves later, for me it only sunk in when I had to go for interviews x

[@naturalbby1722]

First of all, first of allllll, miss GIRL YOUR SKINN AND HAIRR!! Simply glowing! I love how real this video is!

[@edith5995]

Hey! I've got an offer from Oxford for modern languages and I really needed more information before making a decision so this was exactly what I needed, thank you so much 😊

[@krishvids608]

Well done!

[@edith5995]

Krish Nair Thank you :)

[@peachyjamilla2098]

I'm so glad it helped and congratulations on your offer that's amazing, maybe I'll see you around!

[@liamjones496]

do you have any advice

[@edith5995]

@@liamjones496 Hey! Just seen this. I'd say start by doing a past paper and identifying which areas of grammar/vocab you need to work on, then revising then and trying another on to see how you've (hopefully) progressed. It's generally similar things which crop up each time, for example conjugating the subjunctive, prepositional compliments to verbs, sequence of tenses (like using the imperfect with 'si' and sometimes the future with 'quand'). It's basically practice practice practice. I hope some of that helps! Lmk if you have any other questions

[@sashal1493]

Thank you so much for this!! I’m (hopefully) starting at Oxford this October for PPE and I’m honestly super scared about it. I feel like I’ve already got impostor syndrome and the workload is gonna make my mental health plummet. But this video made me a bit more hopeful!

[@angyuhxin2895]

PLEASE collab with Ibz!! You guys are probably on the same wavelength! :”)

[@hellodarkness2993]

I’m attending Oxford law in September 2022!!! So excited!!! 🎊🎊🎊

[@peachyjamilla2098]

Wow congratulations, v proud😍🥳🥳!!

[@peachyjamilla2098]

@Relaxing 01 For A levels I did English lit, Spanish & religious studies! I don’t remember my GCSE grades off the top of my head, I’ll revisit this comment whenever I find out

[@Juriiisamour]

Omg congrats!!

[@RosieCrawford]

Such a good video! Keep making them ❤

[@peachyjamilla2098]

Rosie Crawford Thankyouu❤️

[@ibnzak6145]

This video is da boom. Big up sista! Excellent. Need to see more of this, as opposed to raahtid UK drill vids of us talking about "cheffing" and "shanking" each other. Wish you all the success in your studies.

[@terrenceking3644]

Love this and love you just gave you a subscribe because of your personality

[@samanthablackwood1763]

How did you prep for your Oxford application/personal statement etc which you found helpful?

[@nikola206]

Samantha CB just start prepping it super early. I started writing my personal statement for oxford in May. Don’t underestimate how long it takes to get it right

[@shellyb5014]

You are the prettiest thing!! 😍😍

[@YoungMaximiano]

yeahhhhhhhh keep it up good content and good editing skills 😊😊😊😊😊

[@peachyjamilla2098]

Young Max thankyouu🥳💕

[@nliith]

thank you so much for this video! I feel motivated!

[@maxlukas754]

OMG SAME I BE DOING BARE MINIMUM AND GOT INTO A GOOD NEW ENGLAND BOARDING SCHOOL

[@pearlg4462]

Well done my baby girl🙏I love you so much❤❤❤

[@peachyjamilla2098]

Linda Gama love you❤️❤️❤️

[@teresamanecas3183]

Keep making please♥ it's just amazing

[@peachyjamilla2098]

Teresa Manecas thankyou❤️!

[@mphokesitwetshoagong3552]

Hello I went to St.Clare's Oxford for a year and I could potentially spend two more at the university and I am terribly grateful, I would be at Said where I would have to bear with the workload, thank you.

[@ponihakim4526]

I liked you the moment I heard sauce by Ella Mai in your intro

[@afisa_1238]

I’m in year 12 and have decided I’m gonna study french and Spanish at Cambridge (because they don’t do beginner Spanish at oxford😭). Like u, I was gonna do law (w french law) but I wasn’t sure I wanted to be a lawyer and I wasn’t gonna put myself through that to not be a lawyer at the end. I think I may just do a conversion course after tho 😪

[@peachyjamilla2098]

Literally we're in the same predicament, I'm going into my third year and I now have a rough idea of what I'm going to do. I've decided to stick with the conversion course, so a GDL and that way I have my languages degree and a law degree

[@heavenmenkir7040]

That’s exactly what I’m going to be studying (entering first year at Cambridge studying French and beginner’s Spanish) and I want to do a le conversion at the end of it! Let me know if you want any help or support with applying. Insta is @heaven.menkir

[@peachyjamilla2098]

@Relaxing 01 really??!!!

[@adebayoadedeji3736]

Great vid really motivating me at like 2am😆

[@karissamarcano6698]

one thing I'm afraid of going to college or if I ever get in is being black btw I love my skin color and proud of it but yuh know people talk

[@peachyjamilla2098]

Don't worry about that, as long as you're confident in your skin and intelligence who cares what people say, go and collect your degree!

[@jaydeehervey2145]

Loved your video, very helpful!

[@melissaparker3206]

Love this ❤❤ but wow, no black teachers at Oxford. Im currently considering applying there to study teaching.

[@ewadasilveira8510]

Nowhere near enough Black lecturers- my department (of Education) only has one. She was the reason why I decided to take up the place on my postgrad- I worried that the place will be white only and will lack diversity but she gave me hope that things are changing for the better. I’m a Londoner and will never ever teach or learn in a white only institution - it’s just not right. I pray for more amazing Black academics to join our uni ranks and share their knowledge and talent x For anyone who is worried by the lack of diversity, please don’t let it deter you. We want you here and we are rooting for you xxx

[@nickwilliams4470]

@@ewadasilveira8510 Thank you for the reassurance. My daughter wants to attend, but she's nervous due to not seeing a lot of people such as herself.

[@charlotte7590]

Hey I’m exactly the same I’m thinking of doing a modern languages degree then a conversion- would love to hear all about your course!!

[@user-sm9tg4rc1n]

Please do a video on how you take and organise your notes

[@peachyjamilla2098]

Naomi as soon as I get back to Oxford and in the swing of things I will do😌

[@janenaalamlemills2937]

This was so inspiring❤️

[@ridingskatingHPgirl]

I actually love your vids!!!! I’ve just gotten an interview invite for music!! Honestly I’m shitting bricks lol

[@Officialvnus]

Loved ur video😊!!!! Random question, how much did the ACS puffer cost?

[@peachyjamilla2098]

I think it was about £35-45 x

[@jenaecp]

So I want to go apply to Cambridge but I am in the United States so I would be a international student any tips ? & the law program how is it ?

[@markiscouch6729]

Great content! Impressive!

[@BeautyroombyJay]

finally👀

[@rb9820]

heyyy loved the video!! did you go to Brampton college sixth form or Brampton manor?

[@peachyjamilla2098]

hey, thank you girl! and I went to both!

[@rb9820]

@@peachyjamilla2098 cool!!! i go to brampton college for gcse :))) how was ur experience there for sixth form?

[@Sussex_Seagull]

New drinking game - every time you say 'like'

[@Imani96523]

Omg, u speak portuguese!!! Tipo, podes fazer um video a falar portugues?

[@peachyjamilla2098]

Sweet Lullabies sim e claro! Vou fazer um vídeo em Portuguese em breve💓

[@do6744]

Why did you pick St. Peter’s and were there any other colleges you were considering/ struck off the list?

[@peachyjamilla2098]

Honestly I didn't pick it explicitly, it was just the best and most common for Modern languages. (I wasn't considering Oxford at all so I didn't do much research)

[@latonyadarlene4244]

Oak Cleaners 1 st day of OxfoOxford• Fall 2021

[@olafaniran1906]

imma take that half shout-out and say I made it to your channel

[@olafaniran1906]

that cheerleading episode was peak tho I'm glad you sought out better for yourself

[@peachyjamilla2098]

Ola Faniran dw plenty more shoutouts to come 🤣

[@karabothema1079]

Finally, a black person!!

[@emazaxiix5177]

oo

[@rafd3593]

I think you were right not to read Law. I read Law, but should have studied French and Spanish - much more interesting. You can switch to a legal career later on, if but only if you are truly committed to practising Law (not necessarily a fulfilling career). So, enjoy your modern languages course.

[@fatmamohmed2858]

Can you send to me syllabus of your university for frist grade, please

[@miriamsparkle9877]

After secondary school, what colleges do you recommend before going to uni?

[@peachyjamilla2098]

I only know of the ones that are in my area (East London) so I'd say Brampton Manor academy, Sarah Bonnell, Plashet etc have a look at the ratings for some schools here: www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/schools-by-type?geographic=la&phase=secondary&region=316&step=phase

[@cherrycane]

Would it be weird for an American Asian to go?

[@peachyjamilla2098]

Off not! Oxford definitely needs more people from diverse backgrounds

[@shabnamsafi4067]

what a levels did u do sis?

[@peachyjamilla2098]

I did English Lit, Spanish and religious studies x

[@shabnamsafi4067]

@@peachyjamilla2098 oh ok x could u do a video on how to revise for A level Spanish and English lit x

[@zamzamahmed1519]

With what grade did you go to oxford university

[@zamzamahmed1519]

Cause am in kenya

[@peachyjamilla2098]

zamzam ahmed A*AA at A levels

[@aishamouslem546]

How about your Muslim do have to wear that

[@peachyjamilla2098]

Yeah but you wear it over it, for example if you wear a hijab, you just put the hat on top

[@actual_random]

If you think you can graduate from this school...😭😭😭

[@Semolina120]

Ant finding society 😂😂

[@lizkaniu9982]

Ummm can you apply while in Kenya.I like your video by the way

[@peachyjamilla2098]

You definitely can! You'd be an international student

[@SReignite]

Subscribed

[@lizkaniu9982]

Which nationality

[@peachyjamilla2098]

I'm Portuguese and British but originally from Guinea Bissau and Cape Verde

[@lizkaniu9982]

Nice

[@miles2127]

baddie

[@ammiiel]

BMA!!

[@IsabelS767]

British Medical Association?😉

[@latonyadarlene4244]

77098

[@WildGamez]

Don't have interest in a university built by british colonial slave traders. I would be doing a Disservice to my heritage, cultural values and long forgotten ancestors. Anyways.. (long application process tho) but because of safety and security reasons I choose not to.

[@peachyjamilla2098]

I respect that, if that’s how you feel then integrity is the most important thing. As for me, I’m here to collect my degree and go

[@WildGamez]

@@peachyjamilla2098 the real question is did your friends, profs or parents knew of such atrocity. Probably not. Anyway, good luck.

[@capitalb5889]

Oxford University is nearly a 1000 years old, from well before the transatlantic slave trade. The point though is true - a lot of the buildings across the whole UK in the 18th and 19th c were in part funded from the slave trade. It's not something that we can ever get away from. But anyone who says that they can "easily" go there is full of bullshit. You'll get weeded out at the interview stage when your arrogance shines through.

[@nailaf6832]

"Easily go there" Yea sure... if so, then try get accepted. Otherwise complete bs

[@capitalb5889]

@@nailaf6832 - correct - utter bs. Having first class academic results and an excellent personal statement will only get you as far as the interviews.

[@timmycorbitt5870]

Quota innit

[@user-vo3zh7gr2z]

someones mad that they were too dumb to get in

[@nickwilliams4470]

@@user-vo3zh7gr2z🤣🤣🤣They are all over KZbin. Such sorry excuses and jealousy.

[@Eliel10268]

She looks like ibzmo. Lol

[@saintetienne755]

Why do you clap your hands so much?

[@peachyjamilla2098]

because im always excited

[@saintetienne755]

@@peachyjamilla2098 No one is that excited

[@peachyjamilla2098]

@@saintetienne755 watch the video and go x

[@saintetienne755]

@@peachyjamilla2098 lol ok

[@sake9305]

Saint Etienne don’t be a thief of joy