Reacting to my First Year University Results (English Literature)

[@jack_edwards]

omg you smashed it!!! to get such a high grade in first year is MAJOR! congrats ruby!!

[@enigma4526]

Good luck!!

[@abcxyz4207]

It’s English literature though lol

[@rajanyasengupta2544]

@@abcxyz4207 doesnt mean its not hard

[@Sameer_Hussain_007]

I could never get myself to read outside of school. Then I started watching your videos, and after a year, I've read almost 40 books. Harry Potter, some Dostoyevsky, Orwell etc. Now, I really enjoy reading in my free time. Thank you, Ruby, for making such inspiring videos.

[@malaikajoseph9753]

That's amazing

[@Alliappalachian]

That awesome!! Reading is amazing 📚

[@chlnmich]

Wow that's amazing! Ruby's been one of my inspiration too, especially at studying!

[@mellow-yellow918]

Woah really! That's wonderful!

[@Sameer_Hussain_007]

Tonika Notes from Underground and Crime and Punishment. Both books are terrific. Lately, I’ve been thinking about reading The Brothers Karamazov and The Idiot.

[@yikes2540]

It’s interesting seeing how different countries university systems work. I’m sittin here in Canada like 👁👄👁 🍿

[@327-garimasonwani6]

Ya! It's very much interesting! ...BTW i'm from INDIA🇮🇳

[@milo8871]

hey fellow canadian!

[@sald6815]

I’ve just completed a year abroad in Canada and the grading made me so confused! I still don’t understand what a GPA is...

[@anto-yf5dd]

yikes I’m from Peru and the higher note here is 20 lol

[@anyadavis6095]

I know! I’m in the US and we have to get 90 or above to get an A, but our school system is a mess 🙃

[@suecooke7664]

A First is a First Ruby - there is no low first or high first it's just a First! Don't put so much pressure on yourself.

[@harryh1484]

the titles giving me deja vu

[@RubyGranger8]

me too!

[@sowbarnickhasivarajan4622]

A glitch in the matrix

[@martine6496]

@@mysteriousfacts1754 no❤️

[@user-zo3ty8gi9x]

Sudhanshu Ranjan creep

[@maithileegarg5766]

@@mysteriousfacts1754 seriously

[@itsDilanK]

The chirping in the background is so soothing and magical 💕

[@imtihanatq]

Hmm I noticed that too :')

[@colleenlangan6725]

Gets a 1st in an exam- "I'm a little disappointed with that" 😂

[@FlashakaViolet]

She’s literally Hermione 😆

[@yourbestiewow4375]

it makes me so happy to see ruby being satisfied with her decision changing courses and her grades!

[@MS-19]

Now this is great to see! Regarding the "low 1st," you remind me of what a friend told me about an exam he had taken: he literally scraped a pass, and showed it to his father, anticipating a disappointed reaction. Instead, his father smiled, patted him on the back and said "well done - no point doing more work than you needed to!!!" Obviously, it's important to aim high, and watching your channel I am rapidly forming the impression that you are the kind of person that always aims high. That effort counts for so much in life. If you hit the bullseye, it hardly matters that you don't hit it squarely in the centre.

[@busekarar332]

Everyone : Omg her results are so good Me : Omg her hair is so pretty

[@joysfulljourney]

Same!!! It's so long, silky and the waves suit her so well!

[@RebelReine]

CONGRATULATIONS on 483K , Ruby! You have motivated me everyday for the past 6 months and I am truly grateful for that! Watching you grow this fast makes me really happy. And my channel is growing too!! I have just passed a 200 subs and I am really proud to tell you that! You are the type of person I aspire to be, everyday!

[@sntzksworld]

Ruby, you did AMAZING! I hope you’re proud of how well you’ve done because all your viewers are! Congratulations 🥳🥺💜

[@Paul-dj2oy]

Great results!!!! The KZbin community is proud of you Ruby!

[@lururu]

congrats ruby and everyone else who has found out their exam results! im graduating with a first with an 86 in my dissertation in maths 😌

[@DearOldWorld]

Unrelated, but I love the sound of the birds in the background!

[@erin-eh2sl]

So do i

[@vece_calls]

I still remembered when you cried after looking at your first essay result. Glad to see you've grown so much since then! You deserved it!!!

[@emhaworthx]

It blows my mind that you get graded on seminar participation! I had a lot of exams cancelled so most of my first year grades relied solely on coursework. I still did really well, but because my coursework is usually due towards the beginning of a module, I feel that having exams or seminar participation scores would've boosted my grades quite a bit! Well done on your results Ruby; they're amazing!

[@jessicawalton4690]

Well done Ruby! I got Firsts and 2:1s in first year (unsure of an overall), overall first (just!) in second year and just graduated with a first so it’s a sign of good things to come I reckon!

[@izzylk1802]

i see the grades more as first = A* 2:1 = A 2:2 = B third = C after all, a third is still a pass & firsts are hard to achieve, similarly to an A*

[@Lucy-ob7ww]

At my university, the grade scheme works like this A+ , A, A- = First B+, B, B- = 2:1 C+, C, C- = 2:2 D+, D, D- = Third E = marginal fail F = Fail Third is still a pass but I’ve always assumed all universities followed these increment schemes haha

[@georgec9428]

Obviously a first is excellent - but it's not uncommon to see 85% or 90% of students getting a 2:1 or above, (often students treat this as the pass grade rather than a third) so I'd be hesitant to call a 2:1 an A or compare a third to a C which is a pretty respectable grade at A-level. (you'd have probably been right in the 80s/90s)

[@erin-eh2sl]

I agree with you on this, because at school A* is the top grade, and at uni a first is the top grade

[@erin-eh2sl]

George C at my uni if we get a third we still passed and got a degree so i dont understand why some people would treat 2:1 as the pass mark

[@danielbautista7]

That’s amazing, congrats Ruby!! I’m glad that you switched to the course you really wanted and your results are reflecting your talent and work ethic 🥳🎉

[@eemaculate4945]

Congratulations! You inspire me so much as a content creator and student!! Your silent cheers are always so cute.

[@Madeleine-cy5tr]

I just got my AP results back today as well!! All 5s thanks so much to you Ruby! You've really helped 💕 💝

[@taliaf.3221]

Omg I get mine tomorrow I'm so nervous

[@RubyGranger8]

Congratulations Madeleine!!

[@Kirsten_is_cursed10]

Great job! I was so grateful for my AP credits in college because it freed up my schedule to take extra “just for fun” classes 😊

[@cazzyb]

Wow that's amazing!! Nice job :)

[@vipulmeena7395]

Congratulations to you

[@LL-wu5ui]

I wish I could have 24 hour - open book exams. The only thing my professors did is increase the workload because "this is a great opportunity to learn more". Smh, it was worse than normal semester. We also postponed exams until it was safe enough for us to have them in person.. but it had twice as much stuff in it. Happy for you Ruby!

[@asha740]

I was wondering if you could do a video on how you study the books you read? :) xxx

[@anniebody123]

yess! I'd love to see that too!

[@RubyGranger8]

of course! What kind of thing would you exactly want in this video? Do you want to know how I study books for university, or the books I read for pleasure? x

[@asha740]

Ruby Granger omg you replied thank you!! I’m really interested how you approach the books your read for pleasure, and maybe also the books you study for uni if the approach is any different? X

[@Ticcalein]

@@RubyGranger8 I would be interessted in that too! Especially in studying books (for university) with a special question that came up while reading or even before or under a special topic... hope you know what I mean^^ And on the other hand study books you read for pleasure seems like something less people do these days and your approach on that would also be very interessting ;) Well studying books is in general a very interessting topic, more so when someone as passionate about vooks as you talks about it. To end this mess of a comment: It seems I need more friends, who not only read but also love to talk and discuss what they read and maybe even research on it, because books can't only open doors to new (fictional) worlds or times long gone, they can spark intrests in topics you may never have heard of if you weren't a reader, but which change your view on the (real) world in the most uncommon and drastic and fantastic ways. :D

[@sambyard3265]

@@Ticcalein Everyone could do with more friends (or at least I could), I love to read and would love to discuss all things books with someone too!

[@ohitsme8444]

I do not know how you’re so calm about this! I just finished my first year at Cam studying Theology and Philosophy of Religion and I was hyperventilating when I got the email with my results 😂

[@loul2195]

Hope you were happy with your results! x

[@thesevenstudent]

You make my day with these videos and inspire me to make better content myself, so thank you!!!!

[@ebony8166]

I would really love to see some videos on how you actually study and do your work, as in how you approach university readings, how you take notes from reading, how you write an essay effectively - like think of a clear thesis and argue not just describe and things like that. I love your lifestyle and study with me videos but some of us could actually do with some practical help, especially coming from someone who seems to have a very successful approach. Congrats! :)

[@RubyGranger8]

Of course! I do have videos with study tips and advice on my channel but I can make more specific study related videos! These are really great suggestions! x

[@kewbism]

congratulations Ruby! you worked so hard and you should be really proud of yourself

[@gloriamolina4299]

Congratulations Ruby! Those results were amazing. Well done :)

[@silvisdiary258]

I love you Ruby.You have changed my life.Thanks for being an amazing role model for me.

[@tomma347]

Congratulations Ruby❤ You can be so proud of yourself 👍

[@amandacartrettewithautism6885]

Hey, Ruby Granger. I Am Going On A Thursday Morning Outing Tomorrow. I Am So Excited.

[@mehergrover3530]

Ahhhh Ruby you are amazing! You deserve that 95!

[@rodhasmana7306]

your hair is so long, it looks absolutely lovely !!! excited to watch this video, hope all goes well for you

[@batshizbandit2542]

You really give me a young 'Miss Honey' from Matilda vibes in this video. :) Congrats on your results!

[@batshizbandit2542]

Wait! Does your laptop say Matilda on the back??? What a coincidence!

[@himanshudutta4663]

Congratulations Ruby! I have been binge watching your videos for the past week! I will be going to uni next year and your videos have truly been a blessing, motivating me every single day to study hard! Thank you xxx

[@marlieshogeveen]

Congrats! You can be so proud! Up to another lovely year at uni!

[@NicoleMargot]

so proud of you. these are amazing results!

[@melisx7983]

right on time! just watching your old videos cause it is fun. love you girl 💘

[@mollyseidlitz6002]

i was very happy with the grades i got this year, we have a system of A-E and F being failed. I got mostly B’s, but i got two A’s, which im very happy about. But then i got one C, in spanish, which i am quite bummed out about. But i try not to worry about it and hope that i get a better grade next year and that i do well on the university exam we have, to get my average higher. im from sweden btw

[@Megan-tb5bz]

Congrats! Sounds like you did fab! I’m sure you will hit your goal next year too! Xx

[@duck6100]

With your exam grades you should bear in mind that they've been moderated according to your benchmark grade. The university didn't release exactly how this was done or how it varied from department to department but in my subject we found that the average of our exam grades was extremely close to our calculated benchmark grade (our exams were 24 hour open book). This leads me to believe that, for students that did very well in the open book exams, their grades were scaled heavily down towards the benchmark. So you may have a raw mark for your criticisms exam that is a lot higher than the 70 you achieved.

[@HarrySurplus]

amazing ruby... you should be so proud!! 🥳

[@Kirsten_is_cursed10]

Oh, you’re such a dear! 😍 I also switched courses (called “majors” at my school) during my first year from Biology to Environmental Science and now several years down the line I am so glad I followed what made me happy. It seems the same is happening for you! 💙

[@lapipesmoker3751]

Congratulations! Well done on your first year.

[@Tia-vf2pq]

Ruby you are really an inspiration to thousands of us.

[@makingmycareer2608]

Congratsss Ruby! :)) I am also going to get my results too today, wish me luck people! :)

[@crystelastorga7199]

I wonder where you stand with the relationship between grades and self-identity/self-worth

[@savannat4921]

She has openly discussed this on her channel before and said that she has made a lot of progress since coming to Exeter!

[@veselailieva18]

Congrats, Ruby!!! Excellent job!!

[@zoeraybould8530]

Congratulations ruby! Those grades are so well deserved x

[@IsabellaBoyne]

Congrats! You are so lucky that you get seminar participation marks! But obviously amazing marks on your exams and course work as well

[@sunflowerthebunbunbunny]

Congratulations Ruby!!!! I’m so happy for you 🥰

[@misssu5311]

Ruby I was never interested in school but you are the only KZbinr who made wake up at 4 am and study and enjoy college !!! I got 80 percent student in high school but my college gpa is 3.8 here in the states ! Thank you for inspiring me to be a better person and student . Huge fan from nyc

[@tiff8969]

hey congrats!

[@emilylicence2441]

Well done Ruby, brilliant results!!. I got a 2:1 for my degree in dance

[@oliviaros2078]

Well done!

[@abcxyz4207]

LOL dance

[@0rthiiiiiiii]

When you say , " Hello, it's Ruby ," it makes my day great ❤️

[@lunalliaa]

That's so great that your creativity in one of the essays actually paid off! I love when that happens!

[@mayaupia]

Hi Ruby! Thank you for your inspirational videos ！💗

[@SylviaLupien]

This is so helpful for me going into my first year at a british university! Thank you Ruby! Also I LOVE the britishbookreader deathly hallows page on the wall :)

[@Izzy-mh4ui]

I wish we’d had seminar participation marks at my uni (also U.K. btw) as I think it’s such a good way of working out who’s actually putting in the effort vs who’s coasting!!! it’s such a good idea and clearly helped bump up your grades even just a little bit! Very well done Ruby xx

[@TheDentistryDiary]

You’ve done amazing well done 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 looking forward to you starting your 2nd year 😬🥳🎉

[@mannahnasir5573]

Yes Ruby! Congratulations! 🎉

[@Katie-td6fx]

congratulations Ruby, I got a third in first year (I put very little work in) and just got a first for third year it’s so great to see the hard work pay off !

[@christinalennartz1008]

oh congrats! :) so happy for you!!! :D

[@potterhead3945]

Thank you so much for the explanation of uk's grades system!

[@345-n2d]

So happy for you, Ruby!

[@filzatimohdfadzil459]

Ah gosh watching this makes me miss being a first year student. I'm currently in my 3rd year and heading into my 4th and final year doing English Literature and Linguistics this October! Your subjects sound interesting and is quite different from what I'm learning here in Malaysia (as it should be). Just a video suggestion, would love an insight to the subjects you are taking 🤗 Much love 🌸

[@itzelarroyo2584]

its so good to see that you are happy with what you're studying Ruby!you can really tell that this is your path in life

[@dana-he2sy]

I love to see how much ruby has grown since the video reacting to her first university marks, and how happy she looks. so proud💕

[@rachelosullivan5435]

so proud of you ruby!

[@ElenaHandtrack]

OMG congratulations queen!! So well deserved🎉🎉🎉

[@aazeem398]

queens supporting queens xoxo

[@miriamcarlacalapod2716]

Good job, Rubyyyy! I got eleven 100s and a 90 in the first semester and this one I had an 80 and the rest were 100 (we had about 12 courses)... I am glad to see successful people being proud!😊😊

[@ip2489]

I know it's not about comparison but I didn't even manage to complete assignments nor sit exams never mind get a bloody 1st so erm wow congratulations Ruby you out of this world lady! X

[@mackmackymack]

Well done Ruby. Great effort this year.

[@Ruby-ex7wu]

Very well Ruby 🤓 congratulations

[@kristinandj]

Congratulations Ruby !!!

[@ncttcn]

Congrats. Wish you all the best!

[@TheSmalyy]

oh yay im proud of you !! you had such good grades !

[@zahra.mo11]

Congrats dear you've done amazing!❤️

[@AO2437.]

I got a 53% in my food science degree this year- if I graduated now I'd get a 2:2 but this year doesn't count so... passed to next year tho which I'm happy about. So happy for you tho!

[@rosanna.flo0808]

Well Done Ruby! You are such an inspiration. Your videos inspire me to try hard and be the best I can be. Thank you so much! ❤❤

[@loveyourself3660]

Congratulations For your score!!!!!! Hope you are good and enjoying your life Never look back !!!!!!! Keep moving on !!!!

[@rafflesiafoxy]

I discovered this channel like an year ago , firstly i wasn't so impressed with the content but now i don't know why but i really enjoy watching you , you are so calm and calculated, i really wish to be like that ! Lots of love from Romania!😍😍

[@dannileigh1986]

Awesome work! So glad you switched to English Lit, it's definitely your calling!

[@pratyasharoy8200]

Your videos inspire me everyday !! Congratulations on such an amazingly result!

[@ImogenWhite]

Congratulations Ruby!! So so so well deserved!! ❤️

[@butterfly9673]

Well done Ruby! You're amazing xxx 💕

[@PaulDanielGolban]

Congrats on everything! We are all proud of you! 🤗 You are an inspiration!

[@AysenurToptas]

Congratulations! You are on the right path for sure :)

[@MoshPitEtiquette]

I’m absolutely delighted for you Ruby ❤️ I know that English is your passion and I’m sure these grades have further justified your decision to switch courses. Getting a First in nearly every module is a phenomenal achievement 😍 Even though you were already feeling content with the switch, I hope these marks will help you to fully settle into your English course, knowing that it’s right for you and that you’ll be able to excel academically. I ended up doing something similar with transferring universities and I really doubted my ability to make the grades in my final year but it was only when I saw my first semester results that I could rest easy with my choice. I’m sure you’re feeling a similar sense of relief! 😄 Huge congratulations, your marks are so well deserved and I hope you’ll get to celebrate them 😊

[@panagiotaperk]

Congrats Ruby! Thank you for always inspire me to study ❤

[@darccarolina765]

Congratulations, Ruby!

[@camembertfanpage]

Congratulations, Ruby!! 🥳👏🏼❤ Could you maybe make a video where you give us an overview of your course, your modules and the contents of each module? For example how many contact hours and self-study hours you have for each module and what you learn in each of them? I'm not from Britain, and I don't exactly understand what "criticisms" and "beginnings" are supposed to mean, but I'm so interested in your university system, specifically in English literature, and would love to find out more about it!! ❤

[@eveprice1209]

You did so well and truly deserve these grades; well done! 💛

[@abhishekpatawari6871]

I scored 96.2 percent in my CBSE annual exam which is way more than my last year examination which was 78.6 percent. I genuinely want to thank you from my heart because I really have become more productive than ever. Thank You!!

[@studyquest8694]

Even I got my results today. It turned up to be soo good. Thanks Ruby for motivating me🥰♥️

[@ellievulpis]

You did GREAT! Congratulations! 🎉

[@kyliefligg8528]

Congratulations Ruby! You did so well I'm so proud of you!! I hope my first year results are that good haha

[@virginialeo1800]

Amazing job Ruby! I'm so proud of you! ❤️💕

[@chloerodewijk3705]

You go girl! Proud of you 💕

[@piyu2764]

Your hard work paid off!!! Congratulations ♥️

[@FlashakaViolet]

Well done, Ruby! You’re such an inspiration 💗