I GRADUATED! | honest life update & future plans + SURPRISE!

[@thelittlemissizzy6940]

omg I'm actually so glad that you stopped doing something you didn't like. I continued my course which I hated because the people around me told me it'll be better for me to finish up my degree but then I had a mental breakdown, cried so so much and it showed in my results as well because I started failing. I currently do another degree in what I want to do but I wish I changed earlier and had the mindset of you to not listen to other people's say on your life :)

[@jazzinthefield]

this is so refreshing and yes important to share...its ok to admit u dont want to do what u studied

[@tph7247]

I absolutely hated uni for the first 2 years and I changed my degree twice and now I think that I have finally found what field I want to go into i am the happiest I’ve been in a long time. Honestly once the stress of uni is off your shoulders life changes so much. I wish you all the best on your little break and hope you find a career that is your fit ❤️

[@hollynewton1132]

Congratulations on Graduating!! Such a big life moment

[@natalietaylor6011]

Omg I’m so glad someone feels like this about uni. I hated uni. I spent 4 years there getting my education degree so I could be a high school history teacher. I hated it. It was not somewhere I thrived, I made very few friends and I went to go to class and left straight away and spent as little time as possible. My uni years were amazing don’t get me wrong I was able to travel, I met my boyfriend and was able to make new friends through him and cement old ones - but the actual time I spent on and at uni was undoubtedly the most stressful, anxiety inducing, sad time of my life. And honestly these polar opposites I think put me in the worst mental state I’ve ever been in. People don’t get it when I say I hated it, saying but you studied to become a teacher, you are a teacher, why don’t you love education, and I cannot even explain how incredibly annoying it is. I liked me degree and being a teacher is amazing and exciting, but for me uni was a means to an end and that is all it will ever be. I 1000000% get where you are coming from with this and it makes me really glad that someone else feels this way.

[@Sophie14Louise]

I only just decided I don’t want to be a psychologist 2 months ago and have just finished my honours! So don’t stress I’m hearing it all, good choice not doing honours! It’s a great degree to have!!! Also really struggled with uni but pushing yourself to finish off your degree is a great achievement 🤗 And you can relate undergrad psych to soooo many things you’ll be surprised how useful it is in the future 🥰

[@Dan-wn9ky]

my mum and dad both did human biology degrees during their time at uni, however after beginning them, they found they had absolutely no interest in the subject, similar to your situation. my mum went back to uni to become a literacy tutor and LOVES it and my dad floated around office jobs until he found one he loves. don't stress about where you NEED to be, it will happen and you will find it when the time is right xxxxx

[@caprievans287]

Oh girl I totally feel your pain! I struggled so hard to do it all at once (work, live out of home and study all at once) and sadly I crumbled. I ended up stopping uni as I wasn’t enjoying what I was studying, have had to grind hard and now back living at home at 18. After all the mental breakdowns, I have now got a new job, nearly completed a Certificate 4 to go towards what I want to do and have reapplied at uni. I am so glad that you are able to be so raw on social media as there is so many who have it easy and can do it all at once as they have the help. Congratulations on completing your course and pushing through the struggles. Stay positive and keep pushing through 🕊

[@fairy4446]

What a good day it is when Rachel Catherine uploads ✨

[@alice_m]

Omg I can relate so much! I graduated from uni and realised that I don’t necessarily want to work in the field that I studied for. I’ve had to deal with people commenting about what I should do and it has been hard. I’ve realised that it is so important to do what makes you happy, because it’s your life, not theirs! So happy I watched this video 🤗

[@elishayigezu-ergetu2265]

Yay Rachel I'm so happy for you!!!! You worked so hard, huge congratulations to you 🎉🎉

[@cutiizzy]

This is so refreshing! I finished my Bachelors last year and started my Honours straight after but eventually dropped out earlier this year due to the negative effect it was having on my mental health and a lack of passion for what I did my Honours on. So nice to hear of stories from people in similar situations!

[@rebeccagrace4420]

Congratulations! I loved your raw and honest chat about uni, don’t listen to other’s judgements, your opinion and choices are valid! You go girl! Good work on pushing through and finishing! You do not need to justify anything! 💞

[@charlottenaumovski6280]

Thankyou for opening up and being real it has given me a lot of peace. Enjoy your time off, merry christmas x

[@roseaskew8596]

I love your honesty, this resonates with me and I’m sure it resonates with many others! Uni is hard man, and not for everyone. There are so many ways to achieve your goals and it’s nice to see you straying from the mainstream idea of success!

[@Kelsey08xx]

As someone who has just gone back to uni, to do primary teaching. I'm so glad you didn't stick it out, just because you felt like you had to. I completely understand wanting to join all the clubs but also not wanting to join all the clubs. I feel like uni in Australia is so different to college in America and people need to realise that. Just remember you can always go back, if you find something you are passionate about, but for now as long as you can live off it, just do what makes you happy!

[@michiah.4927]

I just graduated my bachelor degree and I 100% relate to the uni discussion on wishing I was a bit more involved in university.

[@booboo2696]

Oh Rachel your maturity really shines through in this video. I’m so glad you are following your heart and not continuing with something you’re not passionate in. So nice to hear your honest opinions and please don’t feel like you need to justify yourself for how you feel. You seem like such a down to earth woman and I’ve loved following your journey to this point 💕

[@elalalalalala8647]

I know you uploaded this over a month ago, but congratulations!!! It’s crazy to think that I started watching you your senior year of high school and now your a graduate (: You have always been a great person but I’ve watched you grow and your a huge inspiration to me. I’m happy you’ve decided to do what makes you happy.

[@shirleykchaps]

Love the honesty in this video. It's good to know I'm not the only one who isn't a fan of uni.

[@TrishBolan]

Congrats on graduating Rachel, you should be so proud of yourself, that is no mean feat. Merry Christmas!

[@callum0babiee]

I am not gonna lie. I need that part at the end. I am hating university right now. And I felt that I was the only one feeling this way. thank-you for saying all this, it was so needed.

[@e3studios682]

CONGRATULATIONS!!🎉🎉

[@Isabella-cr5sw]

I so agree with you about uni not being all it's hyped up to be! I didn't enjoy uni and only made a couple of friends and feel like nobody talks about that side of university. Thanks for sharing! x

[@dannylawrence1816]

Hey rach, you probably won’t see this but if you do I just wanted to say looked stunning in that dress and you inspire young girls like me to reach for our goals xx

[@Izzy99]

Congratulations. I just finished my first year of uni and you have helped so much. Wish you all the best in your future, you'll do amazing.

[@anuradhasingh311]

I just love ur honesty

[@laurenbrown6169]

congratulations on graduating!! bailey is so adorable awwww 😍

[@emmarosecharlotte4960]

hey it is really ironic, you uploaded this video the day I got into university :) ps: love you rachel and your content

[@pallavidass1959]

I feel like I really needed this. It feels like all my friends have got their life together and know what they want to do and I'm just so lost. Thanks for this💜

[@kaylas6323]

Congrats on graduating! Thank you for sharing your experience, I really enjoyed hearing your honest opinion of uni and remember it’s okay to have no plans and not know your next step. I love your videos and your honesty.

[@footierox1011]

I was told the same thing regarding honours after deciding I wanted to graduate with a bachelor of psychological sciences and taking my own advice was the best thing I could have done, its so lovely to see you make the right choices for yourself and not listen to other peoples opinions. Congrats on graduating and smashing out a hard 3 years xx

[@corinneliu]

I'm only watching this now and wow! Congratulations on your graduation. The timing of your graduation is wild!

[@ariak7206]

Love your honesty and that you're staying true to yourself and what you want to do! I am in the exact same position; I am halfway through a psychology degree and have realised it's not what I want to do, but kind of have no choice now but to just stick it out and finish it! I also don't enjoy uni - it's nothing like I thought it would be and it also brings me a lot of anxiety and stress like you experienced. I literally have ZERO idea what I want to do, but it's comforting and refreshing to hear you talk about your experience, especially because I feel like most people just vocalise how great uni is etc when that isn't everyone's experience.

[@Alessia-jt4yr]

YAY RACHEL! Congratulations !

[@NoraNora-qr2vi]

You re totally right Rachel! Don't listen to poeple who think they know your life better then yourself. I spend 2 years in a degree that wasn't for me then I took the courage and changed, it was the best decision of my life. I discoverd a new passion and starting this moment I was feeling sooo much better. It is in those moments you understand that doing something not fit for you is really bad for your feelings and even self confidence. Thank you ❤️ Ps: sorry for my english I usualy speak french

[@hollyrosewood1038]

Congrats on graduating, so proud.

[@hollyrosewood1038]

also thanks, on sharing your uni experience its really helpful to hear you side of things, I'm starting uni next year and its really great to hear an honest opinion about it all. I do plan to make the most of uni and join a few clubs like this jazz band and pop culture group, I sort of wan to turn around my life as my last few years of school year 11 and 12 was hectic in my free d group for me

[@blowurn0se]

Holly Wood what’s her course?

[@hollyrosewood1038]

@@blowurn0se she did a psychology course

[@hruss2]

Omg that dog is beautiful 😍 congrats on graduating!! 🎉

[@Sini_9357]

yeeessssss you've done it!! congrats Rach we're all so happy for you!

[@alexz3289]

CONGRATS You are amazing Rachel! I just graduated high school but I CANNOT wait for uni. I am so excited. High school was okay, but I never felt like I properly fit in with others, I never found my people and it was just a really stressful time. Randomly, classes were the best part of it AHAAH. So I'm hoping I'll love uni. Thanks for your perspective on it though, I guess it's widened my perspective and to not just expect uni will be great. I'm definitely going to try my hardest! Love you girl, you're going to do such wonderful things in whatever career path

[@alisonjayne754]

I hated high school but I love uni, it's genuinely made me the best version of myself so far and I hope you have a good experience too!

[@mariastrong3746]

I disliked school for the same reasons as you and uni was so much better, for me the fun comes from the classes more than the “uni life” I am biased as I am studying an “easy” degree

[@ambermeyer9655]

Dude I feel your about other people's opinions it's just its too much and just know God has a plan for you and will give you your path and I'm excited to see where this decision takes you ❤️ I'm in the same boat did one year of psychology and I just know it's not what I want to do or be. So thank you for expressing the frustration of this. I also live hour away so I relate 😂

[@CharmaineO1997]

AMEN to this sister!!! I finished my 3 year business degree at the end of 2018 & omg quite frankly I hated it! Ive just spent the last year working & jumping between different jobs, trying new fields etc & I can't help but feel I've 'wasted' my year because I'm no better off financially or career wise. You've really made me realise it's OKAY to not know what you want to do & I literally have my entire life ahead of me xx

[@courtneysmith592]

Congrats Rachel!! And wishing you all the best for the future, but it definitely sounds like you have made the right decision for you! As someone with super bad social anxiety i definitely understand the stress uni caused you, personally uni keeps me grounded with routine and whilst it does cause anxiety I find I’m more anxious while on uni holidays which is strange but that just proves that everyone is different and I really hope everything works out and rolls in the right direction for you and that people stop criticising your decisions🦋

[@AshleeLouise1]

Congratulations on graduating Rachel! So proud of you

[@KaleishaBianca]

Congrats on graduating! Its all over and done now! This was so relatable so thank you for opening up about how uni affected your mental health. I'm having the same experience with uni. I stopped enjoying me course and started struggling to get through my third year of my degree. Ive done a few units more than once and my results and mental health got worse each time I tried. After a few emotional breakdowns, decided to take a year off and wow the people that felt they could have an opinion on the matter. People who havent gone to uni or arent even a big part of my life, saying things like, "it's only a year left, just do it" or "you're just giving up" but they really don't understand. Although it eases my mind knowing that others are going through the same thing, it does make me sad that it is so common for uni to affect mental health and that it's kind of normalised. Anyways, just thanks for sharing. I'm so happy that chapter is over for you and I hope you can live your best life without that added stress and anxiety xx

[@kaseyp7520]

IM THE EXACT SAME! I loved high school but I hate university, it looks so great online but it really isn’t all that. It’s honestly just a stressful place that is NOT fun. Thank you so much for this video I relate to it so much💕 But anyways congrats on graduating 💕💕

[@wiwitulips]

I‘m very excited for you! Brave and the only right decision for you right now. I follow you since your high school days and it feels like you‘re directly on the right path. So excited to see what life and god have in hold for you ☺️

[@AuthenticallyAmi]

i love you and am so so proud of you my egg 💛 heres to an amazing 2020 of you absolutely thriving, cannot wait x

[@BiancaJuliaVlogs]

Congrats on graduating, I’m also super excited what next year brings! Merry Christmas x

[@caitlindrummond9727]

This was honestly really inspiring. I have just completed my 3 year Medical Science degree. I really did enjoy my 3 years, I made so so many memories and friends but for me, it was my physical and mental health that struggled, especially during my final year. I have a lot of family who expect me to go back to uni next year and continue on with an honours or a masters degree but I am so undecided on where I want to be in life that I think it was the best decision to like you have, take a year off to figure myself out and take a much needed break. I 100% understand your situation and I wish you all the best for the future. I am sure it will be bright and you will have success in whatever you decide to pursue. Congratulations on graduating, all of your hard work paid off! xxx

[@mayabee6369]

Congratulations on graduating Rachel! :) I've just completed my first year of uni in psychology also and find myself in a similar position to yours. I resonate with a lot of your experience about not loving uni and was curious to know, if you could rewind to the earlier years of your uni experience, would you have continued with your studies knowing it wasn't your passion, or dropped out with no idea of what to pursue afterward? This is exactly where i stand and i would love to hear the answer from someone whose experiences I find relatable! :)

[@ambermeyer9655]

So this is me right now I'm going into my second year but applied to change at the end of my first year to different course. I just believe if after a whole year your not in love with your course to look for other opportunities because still early

[@mckennamcleod1570]

This video meant so much to me in a very crazy time. Thank you Rachel

[@heidiwalter7379]

Wow how beautiful!! I’m so happy you have graduated and a massive weight has been lifted xx such better times ahead. Can I say what a damn trooper for getting through and not dropping out 💕

[@roselord3771]

Congrats! you do you

[@allasturgeon7105]

So glad you shared this because I’m in my first year of a three year undergrad and I’m starting to feel the same. Uni doesn’t feel like it’s for me but I’m also not sure what I’d do otherwise, glad I’m not the only one.

[@MrClemmo13]

Thanks so much Rachel for been so open about your life. All the best for the future. Good definitely has a plan for you. Keep on listening and trusting in God.

[@jenniferemilyblenk590]

Oh! I just found your channel and I am so happy! You are so honest and genuine and thank you for talking about your future etc.!💞

[@niamhy3114]

So glad to hear the end of this video, it was just honest and great, I’m in the middle of my bachelor degree - definitely enjoying it - but also am really anxious about what happens after, your chat at the end I definitely needed to hear

[@rebeccabennett1970]

Hey, I thought I recognised your name at the ceremony! What a wild coincidence I literally just started watching you (I was the one at grad with the green sequinned dress and the cane). As someone who just finished honours, girl, good choice on not doing it if you’re not 100%. It’s absolutely brutal. Your content is killer!

[@iva6219]

New subscriber here. I love your honesty about university and life. Please just continue to be yourself.

[@sarahhottinger4302]

I look up to you so much ! Thank you for who you are ! Have a Merry Christmas 🎄

[@marianthipapastergiadis7744]

Just completed 6 years of uni, didn't make one friend, had constant stress and anxiety and I'm now in 100k debt. Uni definitely isn't as great as people tell you it will be.

[@svtscarat5819]

Hi I'm a recent high school grad who's about to start uni next year. If you don't mind me asking what degree/s did you do and if you went back in time what would you have done differently?

[@eggegg8181]

What did you study? I’m 28 and thinking of going to Uni as a mature age student to study psychology

[@becsbooks228]

Congratulations! You do you and just trust that God will lead the way 💕💕 I left uni after 1 semester because I hated it and didn't feel that it was the right path for me, it was hard to tell people because I was scared of the criticism, but at the end of the day it's my life and it's in God's hands 🙌🙌 wishing you a very blessed Christmas and happy new year!

[@DrueMc]

Literally thought you were going to tell us you’re engaged

[@ashleeselwood6145]

Aw best surprise!!!!!!

[@Naithesther7085]

Congratulations!!! 🥳🥳🥳

[@taylorellis7031]

I'm so proud of you!

[@catalinamc9933]

You do you Boo! Life is short! Enjoy it with the people you love and that make your heart smile 😘 2020 IS going to be amazing

[@kateyellow3]

I loved the honesty in this video ❤ I studied social work and I don't use my degree at all.. I love that someone else feels the same ❤ I felt like it was too late to quit uni when I realised I didn't want to do social work

[@toothlessbaymaxstitchd2595]

Thank you for sharing your uni experience and good luck for everything

[@monteiro_abigail]

Love this. Currently feeling the same way about my career choice and this video just kinda made me feel ... better about it yk?

[@MrClemmo13]

Congrats on graduating Rachel!

[@danabeyer3252]

I can relate so much to how you feel about uni. I'm halfway through a four year course and considered dropping out a couple of times, but I have no idea what job i'd do if I did that, and I like the idea of the job my course will give me. I just can't wait for the next two years to be over so I can just get a proper job!

[@makaylasmart01]

Don’t worry about what other people say!! You do you

[@EvaAntonia1]

Congrats!!

[@ltchong1324]

Congratulations on your graduation! :)

[@haylou6707]

You do you girl! Congratulations on your bachelor and good luck for the future 😊

[@shellyyyt20]

As a sophomore in college I relate to the feeling of hating uni and not understanding what you want to do. I’m trying to figure myself out but at the same time 🥺

[@Gmaree95]

I had such a similar experience to you... i just graduated my bachelor of psychological science and had the exact realisation after my second year as well.. that i did NOT want to be a psychologist!! At first I was really upset because it had been my dream for years and years but I just realised it was not for me and am now waiting for 2020 to do my masters of social work :) I am confident you will find what you are passionate about and doing our psych degrees was just a step we needed to take in order to realise it wasn't what we wanted :) xxx

[@kristyknowles5952]

I feel ya girl. I studied something in my 20s that I was interested in since I was 15, towards the end of my studies (although I still found the content interesting) I felt it wasn't for me anymore. But still I got a job in the field because I felt I owed it to the time and money spend studying but I felt in my heart I didn't want to do it and quit the job pretty quickly. I felt like it was so hard to tell people I wasn't doing it anymore as it was some how disappointing them. I admire people that aren't afraid to change there mind and so something different than what they thought they would. Life changes and we change. My only problem with all of that is that I'm really stuck on what career path I should take next. Hopefully it will find me soon. Xx

[@queenmasooma108]

Im honestly so happy for you..congratulations !!!🙈😍

[@hannahharrold]

I’m in the same situation with you in having no idea what God has planned for me next year. I finish a Cert IV beginning of next year and I will have nothing to do the year after so I’m hoping to get a job somewhere but again. No idea! And so, so excited!

[@sarahbenoy1061]

Congratulations and yess puppies I love I lost my lab I grew up with last week and I love dogs so much

[@bronny172]

Sarah Benoy Sorry you lost your dog... I know how heartbreaking losing a beloved pet is.

[@biancas2814]

I am so proud of all your achievements. The k you for being so honest with us! I think you are amazing 😊 Your family's new dog is so cute 😍 You will be so great at whatever you decide to do. Keep your head up gorgeous and keep creating great content. Lots of love from from one if your fellow Aussie fans 😊❤

[@smileycitrus]

so proud of you 💛

[@shakirabesgrove5298]

I know exactly how you feel with uni. I struggles so much and also graduated this December. I didn't make many friends, I didn't join clubs and I only ever went to my tutorials never lectures. I was going to uni but I wasn't at the same time. I was so bummed out when it came time to finish because it felt like I had done nothing at uni and was just receiving a degree. It was so underwhelming. With the degree I choose existing from high school I choose one that was quicker and easier but now I regret that because I have to go back much like you would have had too to do my masters. I have to do another 2 years because I think that is what I am meant to be doing in my heart. In my situation it is a little bit different because I purely for myself and I don't feel like I am ready to get into that field of work yet. I dont feel like my first degree really prepared me for the work place and I am doing this for myself but also in a way because it is what other people expect from me. I thank you for sharing your experience because it is so similar to mine and I feel like more people don't talk about it enough.

[@madigraceblog]

congratulations on graduating, you looked gorg xx

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Nifty video as always!😸😻😸

[@TerminalThiccness]

I find this so intriguing. In the States you can switch your degree program with minimal impact at any time. Which I did, twice. :) But it take from someone who's lived a few (ahem) years longer and has TWO degrees.... you can make a great life without one or with a partial. Good on you for making the decision that is best for you.

[@user-ve8mb7mz5k]

Omg congratulations! I start year 11 next year and I'm doing ATAR, and I'm so nervous and scared😥 and I do want to go to uni, but it seems so stressful.

[@VideosOfRandomContext]

Callie Omg...good on your atar. I’m starting grade 10 next year and tbh I’m not looking forward to it at all lmfao, I can’t imagine the pain 11 and 12’s have to deal with LOL. Anyway, try your best and stay positive! I’m sure you’ll be make into uni either way. If you don’t get your desired ATAR you can always do bridging courses and stuff

[@sarahhope3855]

Hey Callie ! I just finished grade 11 ATAR (QLD) It’s important to try your best next year but don’t stress yourself out. I know it’s easy to say, but take next year as a practice round. Your grades don’t count towards your ATAR. I changed subjects multiple times this year. Choose your subjects wisely, if you don’t enjoy a subject you’re most likely going to struggle big time. The best things to do are chose subjects you enjoy, manage your time wisely and always ask for help when you need it. If you do those three things you won’t only survive but you’ll thrive. Good luck next year Callie and God bless Xx

[@alexz3289]

Ahhh I just graduated and got my ATAR and results the other day! It is stressful. trust me. But year 12 was also my best year in high school, in every sense! The rest of the years kind of sucked in my opinion haha! Just try your hardest lovely, you're going to do amazing !

[@spaceybri]

I just finished my first year of uni and I gotta say I don’t relate to Rachel at all, I really really enjoy uni and I’ve made great friends. I don’t wanna sound you myself but I found it really easy and not that stressful at all. Just giving a different perspective because yours might be different to Rachel’s experience too

[@alisonjayne754]

personally I LOVE uni and I hated atar and high school.. I found year 12 and atar exams way harder than uni and part of that is at uni you get to study what you're passionate about so it's much easier to be motivated.

[@PrettyLittleBibliophile]

So lovely! I've been watching you since we were in high school, the both of us and aww this is so emotional for me. I'm appearing for my 5th semester finals (basically we're in the same.. year but it seems Australia starts a semester early... I'm sure you understand) I'm excited to be graduating in 6 months as well!

[@brookecandy2482]

just got accepted to uni this morning and scared that the degree i chose won’t interest me as much as i hope it will 😬 but also i really appreciate your honesty and i hope everything pans out well ❤️

[@taylamaree9355]

Congrats Rachel! Can you please make a favourite movies/t.v shows video? Xx

[@sarahhope3855]

Congrats Rachel Xx I’ve never wanted to go to uni, there’s no course I’m passionate about studying and the workload seems to overwhelming. I was wondering, how did you plan on getting a job outside of psychology without any qualifications in other fields? Merry Christmas and take comfort in knowing that God has your future in his hands ❤️

[@charlotteemma9139]

Thanks for being real xx

[@hunter26sarah]

If you do ever go back to uni, join the Christian Union, as soon as you can. It has been one of the best decisions I have made. I felt very similar to you during my first sem of uni. I loved high school, but really hated uni and was super stressed and made barely any friends. However, after joining the CU, I had such a great support network and made tones of friends. I highly recommend CU!

[@NatalieWall]

2:22 omg I was not expecting that I laughed so hard 😂😂😂😂

[@EntertainmentFan11]

Congrats on your graduation!

[@moniquegall433]

I also studied psych but have no intention to do my masters or further study to actually be a psychologist. I currently work with children and really enjoy it so don't plan on using my degree any time soon!

[@myalynch754]

I love your videos Rachel ❤