20 Things I Wish I Knew Before My Freshman Year of College

[@jadej4141]

1. Its okay to do things by yourself 2. Don’t buy textbooks , pdfs are online for free 3. Learn how to study & take notes 4. Don’t take early classes 5. Sometimes you don’t have to do all the assigned readings 6. Pay attention to the class announcements 7. Its okay to be undecided, you don’t have to declare your major freshman year 8. Find places that are optimal for you to study, wherever you are most productive 9. It is okay to miss out on some events 10. Be ready to apply to summer internships and jobs 11. Networking is very important, build connections 12. Pay attention to the grade distribution 13. You do not have to go to office hours all the time, however it may be helpful 14. Set a good foundational GPA your freshman year 15. Spend time with your friends while you’re able to 16. Explore classes 17. Save your summer money for college 18. After each class, write down everything you learned 19. Do research on your school ; etc : clubs, your major 20. Do not compare yourself to anybody!

[@alyzataveras8870]

Thank you!!!!!

[@mokimawanigu4639]

THANK YOU FOR THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

[@ronnieatticus8455]

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[@ottoleonel9765]

@Ronnie Atticus Instablaster :)

[@elnatanmesfin145]

I'm about to be a freshman now, so this video is just itt🤩

[@nazjaa]

yessirrr right on time!

[@MissPurpleDurple]

Jumping on the point where you said to save your summer money, if you win any scholarships that are written in your name, save that money as well! I spent it on a laptop, which I needed, but I also spent it on dumb shit so I wish I had that money in my bank. Adding on top of this, if you receive refunds from your college save that as well and don't spend it on dumb shit, which I learned from my previous point. Another thing I wished I learned was that everyone handles a different type of schedule. What I mean is that some people can handle only like 2 classes per day while others can handle a full day of classes. Realize what you can handle personally and don't pack your self with so many classes per day.

[@nazjaa]

Yesss everything you said is facts!! definitely save those refund checks and honestly any money you get lmao and the last part is so true!!

[@cheryltaylor4928]

Very helpful and true advise . Unfortunately most freshmen won’t appreciate theses tips until they get to campus. Right on point.

[@nazjaa]

Thank you so much! Hopefully they’ll take some of this in :)

[@LexiBthaBaddest]

Do you prefer digital notes? I recently purchased an IPad Pro for college next year, inspired by one of your earlier videos (though I use Goodnotes). Im curious to see if you still like it. Also, "inspiration" is an understatement! I love that you're black, educated, well spoken and dedicated (while not lacking in the beauty/personality department at all). You can always count on my view!💖

[@nazjaa]

thank you sooo so much ❤️❤️ and yes i still love digital notes!!! hope goodnotes is working out for you :)

[@adedamolaadigun1418]

Damn, girl got so much time on her hands she giving us an early update 😂 Btw, I'm not done watching it but I'm sure it's hella helpful

[@nazjaa]

lmaooo not much else to do but create content!!

[@adedamolaadigun1418]

It's all good cause we living for it 😂

[@josephtapiaguzman6689]

I’m about to be a freshman. This is like my second admit weekend lmao. Thanks for the advice!

[@nazjaa]

Lmao, no problem!! Congrats!!

[@zainabo.7940]

I really liked this, especially the tip to note the takeaways from each class and the concept of doing things by and for yourself. #selflovealways

[@nazjaa]

i’m glad 🙌🏽 and right!!

[@PinkRose1122]

I Love the way u are so inspirational and insightful about all of these thingz. This will definitely help alot of college goers understand alot better! Ur amazing! Stay safe out there Sweetie! 😍

[@pumpgirl99]

I'm transferring to a university next spring and this video was really helpful! Even though I have a couple years of college under my belt community college and universities are so different.

[@belikebey]

I’m in my sophomore year of college and I still don’t know how to study 😭😭😭😭

[@nazjaa]

bout to be me 😭😭 we’ll get it one day 😂

[@angelamack]

I love how relaxed and chill you are lol. Thanks for the vid :)

[@klinsmanasampongdlamini6565]

Keep 'em coming girl, we need 'em, you're the best !!😂👏💯

[@ayeshadhall2403]

You mentioned your "place" to study in Stanford...I will be attending Stanford this fall and would love to know what that place is so I can go and check it out! Thank you this video was super informative!!!

[@zainabo.7940]

When you learn more things a way you can make another video like this is to maybe make a : things I wish about college at 19 or 20 or 21. Even for your rebranding idea maybe you could make a video about things you've learned at your new age while simultaneously doing something you like, like going through fits, or doing your makeup or baking a birthday cake, or maybe doing a playlist of your life in combination with what you've learned as a person.

[@nazjaa]

That’s a really good idea omg! Thanks so much, will definitely do that in the future :) 2 in 1!

[@nazjaa]

screenshotting this for future reference and i’ll give you credit lol ☺️ thanks again!

[@zainabo.7940]

@@nazjaa np! Glad I could help with the come up!

[@tenkawaguchi8254]

So helpful! Thank-you Nazjaa.

[@miadavis4012]

super helpful video! it would be helpful if we got a video about what we should bring to campus regarding clothing (for different events) and dorm stuff

[@snowflakelioness4667]

THANK YOU! I’m going through so many of these videos these days, desperately hoping there will be colleges to go to by the time September comes 🙈

[@nazjaa]

haha ikr!! thanks for watching :)

[@tshifhiwashonisani4955]

I love nazjaas videos they r so helpful

[@nazjaa]

thank you! i’m glad

[@lalao5558]

This was so helpful! ✨

[@nazjaa]

i’m glad ❤️

[@dylanc.7050]

This Video was mad helpful💯💯 I love the text book section you gave great advice 💯

[@dylanc.7050]

And the section about timing is the freshest info I’ve heard thus far🤣💯

[@nazjaa]

thank you!!! glad i could help

[@hadassahnehikhuere8867]

Love the consistency sis!!! very informative.

[@nazjaa]

thank you sm!

[@tiisetsonyikolebese]

Thank you for this🇿🇦❤

[@somi_lover12]

I'm about to be a freshman next year June to September so this video is just it🤩

[@holaitspaola4063]

soo happy you uploaded ❤️🥰

[@nazjaa]

🥰🥰

[@math_the_why_behind]

Thank you for this video!

[@dasiaperryman4279]

love your vibes and your videos ❤️. keep putting out great content!

[@crowndavia]

So helpful

[@roseatespoonbill234catherine]

Such a helpful video!!! 💖thanks

[@keithk8182]

👏🏽 great!

[@nazjaa]

ty!

[@nadineahmed1249]

This was so helpful!!

[@nazjaa]

i’m glad :)

[@debrajones7731]

Thank you so much for the tips!

[@dzifaschannel]

this was so helpful! thank you so much girlll!❤

[@sharonadesina_.]

Great aspects!

[@nazjaa]

:) ty

[@nettybazile7294]

I didn’t know I needed this until I saw this video

[@ohthatschar]

bout to be a freshman im so nervous and excited at the same timeee😹😹

[@joysang2892]

can you record you professor talking to listen later again?

[@mahima4484]

I appreciate you❤️

[@nazjaa]

I appreciate you too🤍

[@neila1372]

love ur vids!!!!

[@nazjaa]

thank u

[@elijahbuenarte6423]

Your videos are always so insightful- i'm such a fan!

[@melissakhasbagan1737]

ELIJAHHHH

[@nazjaa]

aw thank you so much!!

[@miro007ist]

I’m about to be a freshman. I’ll be 20 years old. Does anyone have any advice? Will my age make a difference in anything?

[@xoseanaxo5538]

Absolutely not

[@iamrandomness6460]

Yall im about to be a freshman... in hs. I dont know how I ended up with a ton of college related stuff recommended to me...

[@basilmillevolte9364]

Is that a Ficus Lyrata behind you!?

[@mariamk2106]

I’m always going to be like 6-8 hours late cause of the time difference I live in Botswana soo..😭

[@nazjaa]

better late than never!! thank youuu for the support

[@mariamk2106]

nazjaa imma try stay up for ur video today❤️❤️

[@Trackgyal]

What do you study

[@theweirdpenguin5824]

yo you are so pretty bruh NOCAP

[@jessamartin7822]

im earlyyyyyyyy!!! 😊🤧

[@nazjaa]

heyyyy

[@desix_rbgamer6927]

Are you able to have a car on campus?

[@camilledesolminihac7706]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@nazjaa]

❤️❤️❤️

[@hicheese1666]

Ok but the like to dislike ratio😧 Wow.