Cosy Academia Room Tour (Oxford University)

I finally got around to filming this! For anyone watching this ahead of starting at Oxford, this is graduate accommodation at Jesus College.
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Pumpkin Productivity (my stationery company): bit.ly/3wgsR85
Frequently Asked Questions:
😇 How old are you? 23
📝 What are you studying? I am set to start my MA in English Literature at Oxford this autumn.
📚What are your favourite books? • 200 book recommendatio...
📚 Do you have a book club? Yes! You can join it here for free: fable.co/club/reading-with-th...
📝 Have you written a book? My life goal is to be a published author and make a living from writing and I am using this year to gain experience, build up a portfolio and work on a book with my agent. I have just finished the final draft of that book, as you can see in this video. I did self-publish a book about bullying when I was seventeen which is available on Amazon (amzn.to/3mdJKLm), but I'm slightly embarrassed by it now!
🎃 Do you have merch? I don't have merch in the traditional sense (I can't imagine selling something with my face or name on haha!), but I do have a stationery company where I sell planners for students. These are all designed with students in mind and follow models which I've used when planning my studying. Our products are printed in pastel colours on recycled paper: bit.ly/3wgsR85
🍵 What's your favourite tea? That's a REALLY hard one, but I think I'd have to say the B&B Chocolate Digestive Tea: bird-and-blend-tea-co.sjv.io/youwilllovethisone (affiliate link)

[@lemon1653]

It’s emotional to see the Oxford candle you got when you were 16. It’s amazing to think of all the youthful hopes and dreams you had when you bought it, and to know you’ve now accomplished them!

[@silviach6407]

Ruby..How you find joy in small, seemingly insignificant things, elevate them with your attention and relationship, so they become a vital source of happiness. Even for others...I love it, it's warm, cozy, and homey, like a cup of hot chocolate.

[@scientiauri]

beautifully well described!

[@hollyc4624]

I can’t believe your year is over so quickly! I know it was a lot of hard work but you have made it seem enjoyable. What’s next?? Work? More education?? I feel like you are someone who needs to do your doctorate and then remain in an academic career. But it will be interesting to see what you decide. Congratulations again on completing the masters program. 🎉😊

[@hlt8770]

So sad you've left Oxford, Ruby. I hope you enjoyed your time there. Congratulations on your accomplishment.

[@elliestales]

Thanks for sharing your university life with us (and speaking about university life and degrees in a positive and healthy way!). Your videos motivated me a lot to study, during universities years, and to take care of myself also. I have finished university 4 years ago but I continue to follow your videos, because they are so inspirational and relaxing for me. Thanks Ruby, wish you the best for your Life :) 💌

[@ananthpurohit]

Soo true!

[@elliestales]

@@ananthpurohit 💌

[@letudiante7873]

I will miss your Oxford videos very much! Thank you for taking us along with you. It has been so enjoyable seeing Oxford through your eyes. Congratulations on completing your degree! I wish you all the best with whatever comes next.

[@RubyGranger8]

Thank you so much - and for joining me on this journey this year 🤍

[@angelselvaraj3706]

I’ve been watching your videos ever since you were in undergrad! Thank you for being such an inspiration and for creating videos that helped me to be more motivated when things got tough during my school years ❤ love this room tour video! 🥰

[@crumblecrumble99]

absolutely cannot wait for the next chapter!! congrats ruby, you did it!!

[@zaaratahreem1821]

I am obsessed with each and every vlog of yours ❤ thank you for keeping us updated 💕

[@lifeiswonderful2023]

What an absolute gorgeous room you had in Oxford, Ruby! Thank you for showing us and sharing the inspiration.

[@jueedhar1545]

I am absolutely envious of that wonderful reading nook, gosh that is so cosy and just magical!

[@felinetherapy4782]

So lovely you got to to to Oxford. So many memories that you'll have for the rest of your life.

[@poetrybysuhashani__]

it's so inspiring to see your journey - sending loads of love & positivity your way ✨

[@donnnacarter7995]

I have been watching your videos since you were in high school its amazing to see how far you've come..

[@YunaKatz]

I enjoy your videos so much, Ruby. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for each and every one of them! ❤✨

[@itsshayene]

Thank you for sharing all of this with us ❤ I remember watching your video on your Oxford acceptance and your move-in vlog like it was yesterday!

[@incandescent.glow.]

AHHHH I WAS WAITING FOR THIS

[@user-cm1lb2nc2m]

Hi ruby🙂I love all your vlogs; thanks for keeping us updated!” ❤

[@123canadagirl]

Thanks for sharing Oxford with us. I visited it once. Beautiful place! Can’t wait to see what you do next! 😊

[@SeerOfTime577]

Thank you so much for sharing this tour, Ruby!

[@wintayohannes3961]

I've been so excited to see this video and have been waiting for so long finally you posted this video just want to say thank you😍☺☺😊

[@KarenS-qe3ly]

Thank You Ruby for sharing with us your extremely interesting adventures at Oxford University. I think that Oxford is an amazing University. Oxford's architecture is stunning and magnificent. Even the town of Oxford is beautiful and captivating. Your enthusiasm for Reading inspires others to Read. I wanted to Read so many of the Books you discussed in your videos. Thank You Ruby for taking us on this awesome academic journey with you. Best Wishes for your future!! We your fans think you are Wonderful, and will do Great things in your Life, and Oxford was an auspicious beginning.

[@rajjllaxmi]

I love your videos Ruby ❤ You’re amazing! Don’t stop making videos, thanku.

[@tanishasorte3047]

it is so organised and beautiful ruby!

[@eniksan86]

How wonderful this girl is... I am sure she deserves the best things.

[@mailauritsen4968]

Ruby you videoes allways make me happy even on bad days

[@RubyGranger8]

Wait that’s so lovely 🥺🥺

[@LunaJoy]

love the poster board with all the cards, photo frames and knick knacks.

[@DeiB154]

Ruby! Can't wait to see the rest of your journey.

[@vijaykoli-xc9cr]

Ruby mam, your study is very hard...., Your to do list, time management, study planning, One day five books reading speed is great....All vlogs are awesome...! Keep it up....👍 Love from INDIA....🇮🇳

[@elaineporter182]

Thanks for sharing your videos of Oxford and your study habits. Congratulations on finishing up. It must be bittersweet leaving but I wish you well in your future endeavors. And before I forget thanks for the book recommendations of Babel and Just my Type-enjoying them immensely

[@catsomeone]

Love your room tour. So many books about literature. Reminds me of the days back in the university.

[@hananebouslahi1433]

I m so proud of you beautiful Ruby.

[@xeinakingdom]

love all the bookish accessories!!!

[@alysiasmith2447]

I loved the card with the potato and the Pride and Prejudice, Mr. Collins reference!

[@TheLadySomerset]

How fast that tine has flown and what a lovely journey to have shared with you. I am excited to see what you move on to next. I thought you would move to Oxford permanently because it seems you love it there :)

[@meganrevelle830]

‘An exemplary vegetable for an exemplary friend’ - I love this, I’m pretty sure it’s a reference to pride and prejudice and Mr Collins? 😂

[@RubyGranger8]

YES

[@krissylovesbooks]

I love this so much!! I love that you have some Harry Potter items in your room ☺️ it’s been amazing sharing your Oxford journey, thank you for taking us with you. Have a lovely rest and I hope you’re so proud of everything you’ve done, achieved and experienced, I know we all are! 📚

[@rainbowfuchsia6289]

I kinda imagined you would stay on at Oxford as it seems like it is your special place. Very interested as to what you choose to do next. The Oxford series was very interesting. Good luck with your next chapter!

[@vivcolling4853]

Wow your time at Oxford flew by!? I hope you enjoyed every minute of it and good luck for the future in whatever you decide to do. ❤

[@AlexiaBerea]

Hiii! I ADORE your videos,Ruby! Hugss!!

[@jarrodsio]

Looking forward to your next endeavour!

[@penultimateh766]

I have that same armillary sphere print from your pin board. So excited to see what the next steps in your life are. Career, family etc.

[@Dreamcatcher0007]

I loved the reading nook. Wish you had shown it during rains, nights, fog, autumn seasons. 😍

[@RubyGranger8]

I should have done!

[@rhythmicelegance4670]

It’s a wonderful room, a mini-museum of your tastes, experiences, and dreams [come true]! 🐙📚☕️👩🏼‍🎓🖼️✒️📜

[@ratchmbrbeth3215]

The thinking putty is the best!

[@vibeszerad4803]

Cozy as it can get 😍

[@hollylauren4537]

Oh my gosh! I need that card catalog notecard set pronto! I'm taking a cataloging and classification course this summer (future librarian here!🙋‍♀). Even though handwritten catalogs are outdated and seldom used in libraries today, I love their vintage feel. Though I probably would never use them for letters to send out, they'd be a great addition to my bookshelf!

[@RIOEKONUGROHO-sk8ng]

good job. good luck Ruby...

[@anniegranger7679]

I've never been so early to one of your videos. I'm sooo excited to watch 😍

[@belwynne1386]

Blakeney isa fabulous artist as well as fabulous friend!

[@lauramarianne1702]

OMG I LOVE THE POTATO CARD!

[@LilySains]

I adore your videos, Ruby. Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us. Each video I find myself inspired, refreshed, hopeful, and happy! On to the next adventure! ❤

[@RubyGranger8]

Oh lily this is so lovely to read 🥰

[@younisakram6424]

awesome video ruby

[@sonniemonroe3801]

So nice to see her accomplish her dream of going to Oxford. Excited to see her next journey in life. Also side note..is it bad I paused this video to make a cup of tea. Lol

[@RubyGranger8]

This is so lovely 🤍 and I’m SO pleased you got some tea! Which tea did you get? X

[@AnneOfCottage]

My brother's masters ends this July too and it's kinda seeing people's academic journeys ending but I am excited to see what you will do although I have to admit, I actually can't imagine you making work life vlogs 😅 Lots to luck and love 🤍📜🕯️

[@Nate1975]

I think she will become a teacher. Working with kids, I reckon 🎉🎉🎉

[@emaanfaiz3678]

Ahh the mood board is so inspiring like WOW❤❤❤. Can you make video on academic writing, critical writing and how to transition essay writing in A levels to writing essays in Uni?

[@RubyGranger8]

I love how it turned out! And absolutely :)

[@alexhika]

omg is the potato card from Pride and Prejudice? 😂 Loved it! I also managed to get a kettle in my room at uni (actually, a friend who was leaving her apartment gave me hers) and it was indeed the best decision ever. Loving tea is a full-time job sometimes :")

[@aayushitomer112]

a much awaited one🤗❤

[@Chloe-RoseJohnson]

Thank you, Ruby! I loved this video. I would also love to see a college tour, if you still have time to do it :)

[@RubyGranger8]

Ahh unfortunately I’ve already taken it down! Maybe I can do one of my one at home? X

[@Chloe-RoseJohnson]

@@RubyGranger8 Sure, that would be lovely! :)

[@robertmueller2023]

I like that Wirehair Terrier of hers. My grandmother from Scotland had one like it, only bigger.

[@deborahdeane]

Hi Ruby, Thank you for this video. I did the same thing when I left University in 1996 after 3 years studying for my first degree. It is sad to say good bye as you have enjoyed Oxford so much over the past year. I hope you get your Masters degree and please finish the novel you have planned. I would like to buy a copy of it once it's published. Enjoy the summer. Debbie😃

[@rue5874]

ex-oxford student here- this video makes e nostalgic heh

[@psychology4introverts]

Ruby, as always thank you so much for your videos, I'm just watching back from your undergrad days at Exeter to now and love your way of going about life. Could you tell me when your student planner for september comes out please?

[@janefaceinthewind6260]

I love how your accent changed since you went to Oxford, it sounds really cool and very charming! Much love 💕

[@Imaginfinity]

omg that exemplary vegetable card may be the best card I have ever seen 😂👌

[@ruebennomura9143]

Aloha love your room tour on this video

[@anjalienterprises9385]

Hare krsna, your video really helps in my study routines. ❤

[@angelakneller2880]

Lovely room tour Ruby! Will u put up your mood wall or change it all around in your room at home? Xx

[@JamesJoyce12]

Quelle coincidence - I am currently reimagining The Winter's Tale to take place in the 1990's for a book.

[@hanghoang4041]

Hi Ruby, can you please link where you buy the mini pomodromo clock (without number) in the description? I really like how it looks, and have enjoyed seeing you using it. Thanks for uploading, greetings from Vietnam! 🎉

[@idolivercampos]

Thanks for this video...

[@lazy_bee212]

Hi Ruby, do you have a link for the study-timer you are using? I have been looking for that exact type of timer but just could not finde it anywhere online😅 Thank you ❤

[@Marymooau]

What a wonderful look around your room. Hard to believe you have finished at Oxford already! Any more post grad studies planned? Or are you going to write full time? ❤❤❤

[@RubyGranger8]

I loved the room so much! And I’ll share an update soon :)

[@saffwa.]

I feel so happy seeing someone live a dream. And I feel so sad because I wanted to study in these top universities. I wish I could too. I still did not join any university yet, 😭.

[@DevonHammons-th1sn]

It's just something that I CANT haahve, yahano? I mean come on I can't have thaat. She's way to good for me. She can do whatever she wants.😍

[@user-od3pw3yt1i]

Hello Ruby Granger. How are you? I hope you are doing well. You have a wonderful room, especially your desk and all the tea! It is really amazing. Your slippers are great too. Good luck with your studies. I hope you like the comment. I loved your video, actually I love all of them😇🥰. I am Ayesha from Pakistan.

[@nonny6990]

Great video Ruby. Where did you get your fabulous octopus please? I would love one of my own! X 😊🐙

[@rhythmicelegance4670]

It’s from Jellycat

[@asmaaelmasry5818]

I want to see the kitchen please ❤❤❤

[@mada_mada_]

With a talent like that I hope Blakney is studying arts!

[@WWS322]

You're leaving your dorm? Where are you going? I don't recall you mentioning what your career will be once you are finished with school? Is it safe to walk around at night?

[@nfj72]

Going to be strange seeing you not vlogging from that room I remember moving in video when you forgot your teapot

[@hsoderberg6505]

How old is the building your room is in? It looks so modern that if it's a very old building it looks like they would have had to totally gut the inside. I recall watching movies set there in years past & the rooms looked like a labyrinth.

[@leannenist]

Where did you get that Pomodoro timer?? It's so cute!

[@wills681]

Ruby, did you see or hear the Oxford swifts this summer?

[@ianmurphy9955]

If I might ask a question, how do you motivate yourself to study, while I'm not at Uni I'm taking CPD courses ready to re-enter the workforce and I can't seem to motivate myself to start but once I do it's all good. Any tips? Thanks in advance Ruby.

[@PitabasaPatra-mu3fu]

Your video is best than other you tube video. 🥰☺️ Keep it up. ☺️

[@betulady]

❤❤

[@actgirl1234567]

❤

[@mhairiallen2304]

Just out of curiosity who thinks Ruby should do a Jellycat collection

[@maninder7743]

🌼🌼

[@grachoderunwiderstehlichen]

i bought new glasses 7gr. lighter , today ...ruby are carbon-fibre frames for glasses available in uk/gb ? and what is the wight ?

[@FruehlingSpring]

🎉

[@belwynne1386]

Could you tell us how you printed a post card from a photo that is postal service approved? Thanks

[@margijohnson3900]

What are your plans for the future Ruby?

[@angelakneller2880]

P&p o5 potato reference

[@avishekdatta7908]

Dear Miss Granger, Your Blog stars with What you have done and end with you did which were not so inspirational and motivational but definitely it would be helpful to the People who want to pass their Time throughout their life.

[@KimMisso..7]

Nice ❤❤🌺🌺

[@robertmueller2023]

Online Oxford from the Panhandle of Idaho? How's that University of Phoenix deal going?

[@fede34214]

Hi Ruby, where can I buy the Pomodoro Timer?

[@JKrausie]

Does anyone happen to know where I could find that timer? I’ve been always wanting it and can never find it!