My HONEST First Year University Experience | Psychology at Exeter

MY FIRST YEAR UNI EXPERIENCE 🎓
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~~ TIME STAMPS: ~~
Choosing my course + uni 1.00
Moving in day + freshers 2.20
Living in halls 4.40
Social aspect of uni + anxiety 5.15
Academic aspect of uni 9.12
Being homesick 13.30
Thoughts on second year/final thoughts 14.45
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Sorry if this video seemed all over the place, it was kind of hard to film because there was so much to talk about & it wasn't the most positive video I've ever done!
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[@HerNameWasMarina]

"First year was supposed to be the easy year and I found it so challenging." Honestly this is so real, I 100% relate to you. I had such a difficult time in my first year, my flatmates were horrible to me so I spent a lot of time in my room, I didn't make many friends and I didn't get a job so I literally stayed in even more. I felt so lethargic all the time, I'd stay up til late hours in the night and then miss all my lectures because I was too tired. I ate like crap and honestly I became quite depressed and wanted to go hone. I felt so awful seeing everyone else around me have so much fun while I was stuck inside. I didn't have the "uni experience" at all. To see you also had a similar tough experience breaks my heart because I can empathise. I'm going into second year too and I feel the same as you, about the fresh start. I really hope this year is better for you and you settle in well. All the best❤️

[@SelinaOzay]

+HerNameWasMarina oh no I'm sorry to hear that :( its so easy to become withdrawn at uni and it can really get your down! I'm so glad you could relate, thank you so much! I hope second year is so much better for you 💖

[@cherubkaseke1507]

did you settle in

[@kawaiiyo]

"Raise your arm if you've ever felt victimized by CAMHS" MY ARM FLEW TF UP

[@SelinaOzay]

Lmaoooooo the struggle was real

[@amyelizabethdavies2189]

Sameeeee

[@meganhulme6130]

Sadie B I

[@dylanriles8047]

Sadika bruh camhs ruined me 😂

[@OddsEverInMyFavour]

Honestly I had EXACTLY the same experience. But just want to let you and any others reading this know that second year was SO, SO much better. I made more, real friendships, got better grades and more confident in my academic skills (I also do psychology). I was just overall way happier in second year; I hope it's similar for you. Good luck! 💕

[@SelinaOzay]

+OddsEverInMyFavour that's so good to know, I hope so too!! Thank you 💖💖

[@user-ln9yx2eu8l]

THANK YOU FOR BEING HONEST. I literally felt everything you felt. The amount of work in first year hit me like a TRUCK. The lecturers are no help and I had to basically "know" how to write an essay. I didn't go out much and I'm the same as you, I don't like forcing friendships. When I asked everyone what they thought of first year they seemed to enjoy it and I was like it was boring and stressful. I wish I watched this before going uni. Great video!

[@SelinaOzay]

literalllyyyyy i found it so hard!! I thought first year would be a breeze lol i was so wrong 😂 I'm so glad other people had the same experience as me and it's not just me that thinks uni is soo overhyped, but i'm happy for the people who do have that 'stereotypical' freshers experience. Thanks so much for watching :)

[@husseinal-odwan4317]

Love this video! I really appreciate the transparency and the no "sugar coating' rule in your video. SUBSCRIBED. PS. Love your makeup.

[@SelinaOzay]

+Hussein Al-Odwan thank you!!

[@sugasalt5843]

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[@SuperLaureniscool]

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[@IbzMo]

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[@dogass923]

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[@andrejames8030]

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[@andrejames8030]

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[@helenamanfredi2311]

I go to Warwick and totally get you! Freshers and first year is so overhyped by people around you, social media, pressure from teachers- I felt so uneasy during the whole time, even up until the end of the first term. I hated the fakeness of 'friendships' at the start, as you said, everyone just seemed so desperate and forced. Luckily I feel like going into year two I have my friends and am finally settled, but that concept of it being so easy straight away is such a lie and so mentally draining.

[@SelinaOzay]

+Hey Itme I know right, it's the high expectations that will mess you up! That's good to hear, I'm feeling more positive about second year as well:)

[@sarthakkokane5776]

Selina Ozay hey I was at that university for a biology Olympiad earlier this year

[@iluvbluify]

Anyone that's worried about uni, I had an insane first year and honestly have no regrets at all..yes, some parts are hard but it's not all hard work and you really do have time to enjoy yourself

[@harryoliver5334]

2nd comment, I’m also the exact same with friends, I HATE making fake friends, everything from the small talk to the trust issues, I like to have genuine conversations with friends I made naturally rather than forcing them, and I’ve always been that way, I have no idea how to even go about purposely making friends, I’m so used to just letting it happen

[@SelinaOzay]

It’s so much nicer when friendships happen naturally!

[@rebeccawright4805]

I've never come across your channel before or seen any of your videos, but my god, i can relate to this SO much! I had such high expectations for uni and expected first year to be one of the best three years of my life and it just wasn't... at all. It's reassuring to see that someone else feels the same!

[@SelinaOzay]

I'm so glad you can relate! I know, it's the high expectations that was my downfall!

[@crystalharvie7051]

I agreed with so much of the stuff you said in this video, I've just finished my first year at Nottingham doing Psychology. I swear all the videos I've seen people just talk about how much they love uni and I just don't feel that way at all. Hopefully your second year is much better, and atleast you can use first years experience to help with next year!!x

[@SelinaOzay]

Oh nice! I know well don't worry you're not alone cos I definitely didn't love it 😅 thanks lovely you too 💖

[@leanne-zara767]

Finally someone talking some truth, I can honestly relate to so much of this!

[@SelinaOzay]

I'm so glad others can relate!! Thanks for watching x

[@hnn5262]

I dropped out of uni within a week because of my struggles with anxiety

[@SelinaOzay]

+H Nn I'm so sorry to hear that!! I think there needs to be more support available for mental health at unis 😬

[@marcomann60]

This is so relatable in its entirety. It's so refreshing to hear someone being so honest and insightful. I;m currently a fresher here with history with anxiety so I just want to say thank you for your wisdom. It helps :)

[@overthehill2023]

M DM Freshers has been pretty dreadful for me this week due to my anxiety. My flatmates are ok but we don't really talk much as a group there's only a few of us that are friends. I'm so scared I'll never make solid bonds so I'm joining loads of societies and clubs today. I'm so homesick but I live only 30 mins away so I can breathe a little

[@marcomann60]

@@overthehill2023 Yeah I can relate. My flatmates are also really nice but I have exactly the same worries about making strong bonds (gotta find housemates for next year soon on top of all that). I'm assuming you're also at Exeter but yeah I joined loads of societies to help branch out a bit.

[@Beccabokka]

That eye makeup is perfect😍😍

[@SelinaOzay]

thanks girl!!x

[@jessicavinson7638]

I’m a first year psychology student at Exeter uni and this video really resonates with me, especially about the whole uni not giving us guidance and help about essays. I haven’t really made many friends outside my flat but I’m lucky that I get on with them and am moving out with them next year but watching this video made me feel less alone so thank you

[@_.9809]

I am seriously questioning my capabilities in suceeding in university :(

[@ax6175]

It’s soooo nice to hear I’m not the only one feeling like this. I started uni a couple of months ago and I’m struggling with EVERYTHING: The academic load, homesickness, making friends. It’s really difficult and lonely, even when I’m trying SO hard

[@SelinaOzay]

The struggle is real isn’t it 😭 but I promise it gets better!! Good luck 💓

[@victoriavlog]

i literally couldn't agree more with what you've said about social life and how you're treated at uni by tutors!!! had an utterly dreadful 1st year at uni. im trying to leave/transfer...

[@SelinaOzay]

aw no I'm sorry to hear that! I hope this year gets better for you 💖

[@Ne0nc00kies]

LOOOL, I love how you’re so truthful and just say it as it is 😂😂🙌🏾

[@anisafarooq1426]

She's soo pretty!! 💖 (just thought I'd say)

[@SelinaOzay]

+Anisa Farooq thank you!!😘

[@rachelhunter3212]

Having just finished my first year at Edinburgh doing law, I have NEVER related to anything more in my life...the academic side of things is so so so accurate and being constantly stuck on a 62 no matter what you do is the most demoralising thing! Thank you so much for your honesty girl, I don't feel like so much of a weirdo!! All the best for third year - you'll smash it! X

[@SelinaOzay]

Yes so frustrating!! You’re welcome good luck to you too! X

[@foyekealayande2096]

Hi ,how is Edinburgh am applying there pls can you tell cons about Edinburgh

[@zacharyshaul]

I 100% agree with all of your points. I'm in first year and I hate it. I have no friends because I was so nervous the summer before first year and hated orientation week and I'm an introvert I also hate forced friendships and why do I have to make friends like literally within the first week? Fuck that entirely. I do like my professors but it is a big change going from your high school teachers knowing you to your professors not knowing you and not caring about you from the beginning. The feeling that everyone is enjoying uni but you are finding it very stressful is reflected in me too.

[@victoriabrown1526]

I go to Exeter Uni and this is exactly what it is like, I'm happy I found you I really relate XD

[@TheMaddyallen]

I graduated from Psychology at Exeter this year and absolutely loved watching this video! Literally the academic side was 100% me pretty much the whole way through my degree. Everyone acts and sounds like they have their shit together but I promise you most people feel exactly the same as you do. I kinda learnt to trust myself and just think I have got through GCSEs and A Levels by planning and doing my essays this way so I'm not going to compare myself to people who have written their essays in one day! I think that is a key thing.. DO NOT compare yourself to others just do what you do the way you do it! :) Also, I COMPLETELY agree with the fact you are just a number and lecturers don't give a shit about you. That does get slightly better as you get older, especially in third year because the class sizes are a lot smaller. In terms of improving your grade, I struggled with this too a LOT! I'd say don't be afraid to ask for help, you are paying £9,000 a year for this degree so use every resource you can! If you find asking lecturers doesn't help you, maybe go to the essay feedback workshops or find older students to ask for help because they are A LOT more willing to help having gone through the same experience as you! You sort of make your own help at Exeter so just go out try asking students lecturers look for help online whatever it takes until you feel like you are improving! Once you see improvement you will start to feel the motivation coming back to you! Overall, you've got to remember that Exeter is a really good uni so the course is going to be harder, but once you get through it it will be worth it to have that degree! I found practice made perfect with report and essay writing and especially stats haha I sucked at stats until third year, you'll find different lecturers liked different styles of writing (which REALLY wound me up) but after a while you will start to find it kinda comes naturally to you! Good luck with second year, I hope you absolutely smash it and that it is a lot better for you than first year! :) xxx PS: sorry for the essay hahaha!

[@SelinaOzay]

+Maddy it's so helpful hearing from someone who's finished the course I'm doing!! Yes I defo agree, I'm going to try not to compare myself to others & I now know I just need to rely on myself to ask for help when I need it :) thank you so much for the advice & positivity I really needed to hear that! Thanks for watching ❤

[@May-uh3mi]

This is so so helpful, and really well worded thank you so much xx

[@kelshall8365]

can you do an tutorial on this makeup look!! it kept distracting me from the video, its so beautiful!

[@SelinaOzay]

aw thank you so much! I'll film it this week & it'll be up on my channel on saturday or sunday ❤️

[@ewa2691]

Ahh Exeter, I'm starting 3rd psychology this year and let me tell you, 2nd year will hit you like a bag of bricks with the essays :') Wise words of actual wisdom - never miss a stats lecture this year, second year SPSS is basically computer science. But you're going to love personality and individual differences, I promise x

[@SelinaOzay]

+Ewa P thanks for the advice!! Oh good, that was the one I was most looking forward to :)

[@anonmessage9658]

aww i hope your doing fine. By the way you seem very strong don't worry everyone has their own strugglers and people react in different ways.

[@jaeholee907]

In personally I just wondering that how is the exeter uni reputaiom among local uk students and what is the difference perspectives compared with international reputation. Just I was told that exeter in the uk normally called by oxbridge reject uni, but on the globla scales is note really famous as much as regional prestigious. Plz give me obvious answer about it . Really thanks.

[@RoseEastyy1]

I know how you feel, l'm going back to college want to get a degree in tourism .Dreading my first year all l remember is knowing no one for the first month and since l'm a shy person l find it very difficult to go up to people .The other part is getting to know the college and knowing how your classes run .

[@SelinaOzay]

Oh nice - good luck! Yeah it can be hard but don't worry cos there are other people that will be as shy as you!x

[@MoeshaODonkor]

You're right, this was SOO relatable for me. This is basically like my video but more organised 😅 And my anxiety was really triggered as well 😩 *raises hand in solidarity for the victimisation by CAMHS* Just gonna binge watch all your videos now 👌🏾

[@SelinaOzay]

Yeah I feel like uni can be a big trigger for anxiety 😒 hopefully our second year will be much better though🤞🏻💕thanks girl!x

[@MoeshaODonkor]

I hope so too hun! We got this xx

[@zloimorfei9930]

O.M.G. Thank you SO much for this video, honestly. My first year was so shit and hard, I felt like I'm the stupidest person in the whole uni because I just couldn't get good grades at all. I was very depressed and anxious, couldn't find a job and just stayed in my room 24/7, my flatmates were shit so I felt even worse. I was just sleeping and binge eating and drinking all the time, skipping lectures. I was so scared to go to lectures because I felt so stupid and lonely in there. To me, it looked like everyone around you knows what they're doing and I'm the only one that doesn't, and I was ashamed of myself. I knew I needed help, but I was just too embarrassed to ask for it. I tried to kill myself a few times throughout the year until I met my boyfriend. The first year was just horrible for me okay.

[@Daisy-sp7ps]

i study psychology with sociology (like a major minor) and i couldn't relate more! i got so homesick by the end and was just like byeeee bring me summer

[@SelinaOzay]

+Daisy H hahaha literally me too!

[@samiraisabelle]

started uni 2 month ago and going pretty much through exactly what you just said

[@felicianadyaa5658]

Hey! Im going to exeter this September and this video really helped. Thank you!

[@SelinaOzay]

felicia nadyaa good luck! I'm glad this helped 💖

[@iDartmoors]

Great video, helped to calm me down a lot and many points are very relatable

[@SelinaOzay]

Good I’m glad!! Good luck

[@BB-rz3gq]

I literally felt the exact same last year!! LOOOVVEd your honesty! so refreshing! How are you finding second year?

[@SelinaOzay]

I'm feeling a lot more confident in second year actually! It's still stressful because of the workload but all in all i think i'm managing a lot better:)

[@DesTinyClare]

thanks for the comment on my video :) thats so awful that you dont get a lot of support from your tutors, i cant even imagine that, my grades would be soo bad if i wasnt able to get feedback from my tutors first lol

[@SelinaOzay]

Destiny Clare I know it was such a shock to me! I'm definitely going to reach out to them more this year lol

[@emilyvanilla89]

Thank you for making this. This is exactly how I'm finding first year! :/

[@SelinaOzay]

it'll get better!

[@AJ-kx3xv]

Love this video it's been really helpful for me!! Just subscribed x

[@SelinaOzay]

I'm glad!! Thanks lovely x

[@heyitsbea7149]

Since you mentioned that your accommodation wasn't one of the best i was wondering which one you were in? great and honest video. Really helpful since I'm thinking of applying to Exeter next year (I'm in 11th grade in the usa so like first year of sixth form/college and I've got to start looking at universities)

[@SelinaOzay]

+heyitsbea oh okay! I'm glad it's been helpful to you :) I was in point exe!

[@harryoliver5334]

OMG the whole thing about feeling like you have so much to do when you really don’t have much to do is so me!! I think my issue was that I would get overwhelmed with the whole idea of all the work that I needed to do, I would then procrastinate about it and then run out of time, whilst the whole time doing nothing felt like doing loads of with the anxiety of all the work (that sounds complex lol)

[@SelinaOzay]

The struggle is reallll even when you’re not doing work you’re mentally exhausted from thinking about all the work u need to do 😂

[@adamc4183]

I recently got accepted to Exeter psychology. I applied using US academic scores-SAT TOEFL AP GPA...(English is not my first language so...TOEFL). It is shown in Wikipedia that Exeter has an admission rate of 90%, what the hell?? Also how is Exeter’s quality in psychology just below Oxford??? It is ranked around 10th in many UK psychology ranking... I applied to Exeter because it seems really good, but after some digging I’m not so sure if I am overqualified and deserve to go to other Unis...

[@MegaPixieSparklez]

I'm starting uni in 2 weeks and this was so helpful x

[@SelinaOzay]

+selena Sajid I'm glad! Good luck x

[@os5543]

I just finished my first year at Exeter too! Thanks for making this, I know exactly how you feel Also pretty sure I stayed in the same accommodation as you lol THAT was a laugh

[@SelinaOzay]

oh nice! No problem, thanks for watching :) hahaha if it was point exe, you feel me girl

[@StreamHGF]

Holy shit, im starting year 2 tmw and Im dreading and I related to your first year sooo much! I thought I was the only one :(

[@SelinaOzay]

aw im so sorry to hear that! it sucks but you're not the only one! second year was 1000x better for me so i hope it is for you too

[@eilish9194]

Hey! I've just graduated from Exeter - I did English. I completely empathise with what you've said in this video. My third year was my favourite year at uni. Despite having loads of work to do and a dissertation to write, I felt a lot more confident when it came to asking for help. I went and saw my personal tutor (for the first time at uni lol) and it made things so much easier. I also started to go and ask tutors for my different modules for help with essays etc and honestly it helped so much and I had the best year ever! And I'm really sad not to be going back in a couple of weeks. So it does get better! Stay positive and I'm sure you'll be fine! xx

[@SelinaOzay]

+Eilish oh cool! Oh that's such a relief to hear I hope it'll be like that for me too but I will make more of an effort this year too to ask for help :) thank you so much 💖

[@nikasadibek]

You're so pretty :) I just wanted to ask how do students balance out work and studies at the same time? It must be really stressful to be having to financially support yourself...

[@SelinaOzay]

thank you! I'm quite lucky that my job is on social media (i work for a company called soap & glory) so it's a lot more flexible than a part time job. However, last year I did work part time at a restaurant and i guess it comes down to having understanding employers, they knew uni was a priority for me so they were flexible with my hours and let me have weekends off if I wanted to visit home!

[@emmagay2909]

this tea actually scolded me

[@ashleighrimmer2126]

This video is so 100% real.

[@mishka8686]

Im now first year uni student. I feel so bad cz i have a lot of homework,seminar. Just depressed 😭

[@minidwarfdude9230]

Is it worth it to do a psychology course at uni? I'm supposed to be starting a psych course this year but I'm still not sure if I want to go ahead with it

[@SelinaOzay]

It depends on a couple of things. First, are you doing it to become a psychologist? Because if you are, a lot of people are unaware that you need to do a doctorate, most likely a masters and work experience before hand!! So you should be aware of that firstly. Secondly, are you genuinely interested in psychology? In my opinion, it’s definitely a very interesting course to do and although you don’t become qualified as anything, you can go into soo many industries after a psychology degree!

[@minidwarfdude9230]

Selina Ozay Thanks for the reply. I'm thinking of possibly studying a clinical psychology course after my undergraduate degree as that's my preferred side of psychology and the career I'd like from it would likely be something to do with counselling/psychotherapy. Right now I'm too unsure about my future and my exams are literally just around the corner!

[@PepsisElectronicMusic]

I'm just wondering is living in halls really as good as people make it out to be

[@SelinaOzay]

Ben Heywood I think it's more down to who you live with that would make it a good experience! Living in a house can be a lot cheaper though and feel more homely I guess

[@DestroyProvolone]

Yep, first year in uni here. Definitely had a few panic attacks in clubs.

[@evielouwerse6501]

I'm starting Psychology at Exeter this September, really appreciated the video!! Was wondering if you have any advice/tips specifically about studying psychology or anything that surprised you about the course xx

[@SelinaOzay]

Evie Leek thank you, good luck! 💕 it surprised me how soon into the year we had to write a practical report (it was for the research methods module). But you get a lot of assistance with it for the first one, then from there on you don't get much help so if you need help definitely email the lecturers! Also there are optional modules like animal behaviour and evolution, which a lot of people didn't enjoy so if you don't enjoy the first lecture I'd recommend switching it to another module from another course if there are any that interest you :) I wish I revised + made more effort to learn things as the year went on rather than leaving it all a month before exams...so I'd recommend going through lectures/notes every week or something! Also attend the bio peer mentoring sessions, they help you recap and understand the biological psychology lectures in term 2 cos many people struggle with biology :) if you have any other questions let me know 💖

[@evielouwerse6501]

Thanks so much! This is really helpful will try take this on board :) Was also wondering how you found the statistics/research methods part of the course, I didn't do maths A level, so just wondering if you were in a similar situation? And if so if you felt you were at a disadvantage? Thanks again x

[@SelinaOzay]

Evie Leek research methods was really easy, probably the easiest module of the year! If you've done psychology a level most of it's the same and if you haven't it's pretty basic concepts anyway! And I didn't do maths a level either and the January exam is definitely harder than the summer exam but it's not impossibly hard even if you're not good at maths cos I ended up doing pretty well in stats :) just make sure in term one you do the questions set for you every week so you learn as you go! The first exam is also worth more than the second exam & you HAVE to pass it or you'll have to retake to make sure to revise for the first exam! Xx

[@evielouwerse6501]

Thanks again for all the help😊😊

[@evielouwerse6501]

Luke Ashman Are you starting at Exeter??

[@4LunaLovegood]

Appreciate this video!!

[@SelinaOzay]

rebekah jane I'm glad! Thanks for watching :)

[@Deniz-bz8sy]

I love the subtle Turkish undertone to your accent

[@SelinaOzay]

I didn’t think I had one haha! But thank you!

[@Deniz-bz8sy]

@@SelinaOzay it's extremely subtle dw, also it is unique to you so take it as a compliment:)

[@kirstyoconnell2790]

I know this is nothing to do with ur vid but i ❤️❤️ your eye makeup. Could u plzzz do a tutorial 👍🏼😊

[@SelinaOzay]

thank you so much!! I'm actually filming that today & it'll be up on my channel on saturday or sunday 💖💖💖💖

[@joncund8021]

What was your accommodation, I've just been offered a standard room in Unite Northernhay, looks so bad I think I might just not go to Exeter at all, what do you think i should do

[@os5543]

I was put in the worst rated accommodation at Exeter and it wasn't bad at all. I've been to a lot of Unite flats though because that's where a load of my friends stay and all the ones I've seen look absolutely fine. I wouldn't worry

[@SelinaOzay]

it was point exe! and I agree with Olivia, I haven't actually been into any of the unite flats but from the pictures they look decent! It should be fine, even though i didn't have the nicest halls it didn't hinder my experience much at all, it's more about the people you live with!

[@joncund8021]

Olivia Scott thanks for the advice but I don't think it's worth it, to stay in that dump and being miserable for a year, costing £5500 that's as much as an en suit room in a nice accommodation else where, one of the main reason of going to uni is it's supposed to be a lot of fun, I think Exeter is out of order they shouldn't of offered me a place if they don't have any accommodation to offer, now I've got very few options left, I might as well either try and change uni now or go straight into work, I can't see any other option

[@joncund8021]

Selina Ozay some do but not my block, absolute nightmare accommodation, I've been looking at some rooms in some student houses with 2nd and 3rd years, do you think that would be a better Idea, I don't know whether I'd feel isolated

[@SelinaOzay]

You could go to unite accommodation anyway and later switch to somewhere else, because some people end up dropping out! For example one of the girls in my flat later moved to Lafrowda because the had spaces there. I also know quite a few people did live in student houses straight away & I'm not sure what their experience was like but if you're worried about being isolated you could find other first year students to live with here www.exeterguild.org/advice/02-housing/housemate-finder/

[@missdeadmau5]

Hey, I just read your comment on my video and thought I'd pop over to your channel. You look amazing here by the way! Awesome video xx

[@SelinaOzay]

thank you lovely!xx

[@helen51100]

Which halls were you in? I was randomly put in Northernhay in town and totally get your struggle! I'm going into 4th year after a year out and moving back into halls so kind of worried about having to go through this all over again... thanks for the video I relate to a lot of it!

[@SelinaOzay]

helen51100 I was in point exe! Aw no I hope you get one of your choices! I'm glad you could relate and thanks for watching :)

[@kellyt238]

I had two freshers, the reason I quit my first degree (Imperial College) is that the lecturers dont give a shit. All they cared about was postgraduate research. Please, anyone that is out there applying for university delve into the internet and look at student satisfaction, contact time, read forums. Find out how accessible the lecturers are. I wasted a year and a lot of money at a supposedly fantastic uni, and now I go to uni of Birmingham and their teaching standards are amazing. A little research may save you a lot of money and stress.

[@SelinaOzay]

it's sad that what you're saying is true for so many universities! I've heard really great things about Birmingham uni i hope you're enjoying it there :)

[@katiehiscocks9344]

This is the first video that is actually calling true. I move into my accommodation tomorrow and I couldn't not want to more. Thank you for making me not feel so alone!! Everyone else around me is buzzing and I'm not😰

[@SelinaOzay]

KTMedia I'm glad this video was helpful for you! Aw good luck, I hope you have a fun freshers! X

[@Kaysar777]

I graduated from Economics at Exeter in 2012. Most of the time lectures were useless. They don't give a fuck whether you understand or not. English or British lecturers were good. Others were hard to understand, boring and, as you said, they assumed a lot. Especially teachers of Econometrics - they were useless. A lot of the teachers used to show some complicated formula and NOT explain the idea or intuition behind it at all. They think that its meaning should be obvious to you.

[@SelinaOzay]

Kaysar777 yes!! It's so easy to feel lost for that reason because lecturers just assume you know everything!

[@ag3127]

I do Economics at Nottingham. same shit lol. Econometrics is honestly hard as fuck and the lecturer honestly doesnt give two shit if you understand it or not. Those 'Tutorial' sessions are more of a joke, some tutors struggle to explain stuff in fluent English

[@slazengin3319]

Hey, do you know anyone who graduated from LLB Law at Exeter ?

[@Kaysar777]

no

[@jenni4809]

anyone know anything about physics at exeter

[@glowbyjo2913]

Did you make friends? I’m starting again for the second time and never made any the first time. I’m so scared

[@SelinaOzay]

I made friends with my flatmates! There were a few people outside of my flat I was friendly with though, i met them through my course because they lived in the same accommodation as me & also i met people through volunteering :) I know it's so scary but don't worry because other people will be scared too! The best place to start is the people you live with, but you can also get to know people through joining societies & try to find people in your accommodation in the same course as you so you can walk to lectures together! Just be yourself and don't force anything and that way I think you're more likely to make genuine friendships :) Good luck lovely and if you have any other questions please ask 💞

[@itselleyy]

I've been in and out of CAMHS for years, I've never felt comfortable. I really dislike them!!

[@SelinaOzay]

Yeah not many people have good things to say about CAMHS lol!

[@beyknowles8608]

i'm planning on going to university of exeter

[@Hannahkayy2023]

I'm applying to law this year to start in 2018, and not to sound harsh but for real I feel like you just weren't that prepared for everything like it might've been your sixth form's lack of preparations because at my sixth form they truly warn us about everything we should expect. I feel like as long as people do some research about it they can be more prepared for whatever faces them. Obviously i can only know so much because I've never been to uni but videos like this really help and the more you try to research about both good and bad things about uni the more you'll enjoy it because expectations won't be that high. Thankk you for the video thoughh and good luck for next year

[@SelinaOzay]

I wasn't prepared for it at all! Especially how full on the work load would be! That's so good, i feel like a lot of sixth forms don't warn you cos so many of my friends feel the same as me. Definitely, that's why i wanted to do this video :) Thanks for watching & good luck with law!x

[@conalgillen7932]

I felt prepared :P look back on your comment after your second week 😂

[@gabriellex6142]

Hey!! I'll be doing law this year in Exeter as well! PM me if you want :)

[@xxymgxx]

Heyyy guys, I've applied for law too! I found this youtube video that specifically talks about law, the youtuber is called "francesca michaud" and the video is called "Interviewing Exeter University Student: Anush & his Law Degree | University advice | Student Life", maybe this will help you as it helped me :) i'm so nervous about law because it does sound hard and i've never done it before!

[@louisamckay4821]

what does your dad do?

[@TyanaAlexandra]

I love your pessimistic attitude 😂so many people say how much they LOVED uni when not everyone does haha

[@SelinaOzay]

Haha just keeping it real

[@PennyAtTheDisco]

Finally got round to watching this amazing video. I'm glad you've enjoyed volunteering for Student Mind - that explains all the campaigns I saw you doing on campus! About everything else, I hope it will all be better next year for you. Also, I know this scheme that pairs you up with a student in the year above you who would have helped you settle down last year - you could sign up if you're in second year too if you still want some help (message me if you're interested). Final point: if you want to, I'd happily drag you along to VegSoc socials next year ;) xx

[@SelinaOzay]

Penny! At The Disco thanks Penny! Oh okay I didn't know you could do that in second year I'll think about it :) ahaha I'd love to!! I'm definitely joining again 💕

[@farahalobaidi1324]

really not interested in psychology but i really loved your video! xx

[@SelinaOzay]

Farah AlObaidi thank you!! Xx

[@lucyrobinson26]

which accommodation did you live in?

[@SelinaOzay]

point exe!

[@lucyrobinson26]

Selina Ozay ah thank you! I'm trying to work out which accommodation to apply for. This video is really helpful! Think I'm just going to join lots of societies first year ❤

[@savannah6199]

Did you and your boyfriend Ethan plan on going to the same uni? X

[@SelinaOzay]

We didn’t go out of our way to go to the same uni but we just both ended up liking Exeter! X

[@HSilvester25]

shit. tthe part about the academic side scares the shit out of me

[@SelinaOzay]

You'll be okay!! The main thing is being prepared for the work load, that way it won't shock you like it shocked me! It may also depend on your course x

[@sia2761]

hey mate, i have a question about exeter and i feel like you'd be a good, impartial person to answer it lol. how "diverse" would you say exeter is? I'm considering it, so I went there on an open day and everyone was overwhelmingly white and middle class, including the student ambassadors, and I felt like I was getting quite a few 'omg a brown girl irl' stares. i don't think that they'd be racist, but you know when white people aren't properly socialised to behave around people of other ethnic backgrounds, so just end up chatting absolute shit? I was just kinda worried because i live in a fairly multi ethnic big city and have been to schools where i've been the only brown face and schools where there's a good mix of different ethnicities, and I've just felt infinitely more comfortable in the latter. Would be really grateful if you/ anyone else who's been to/ studies at exeter could get back to me :)))

[@SelinaOzay]

unfortunately your first impressions on the open day are correct, it's quite low BME :( I totally know what you mean, and totally understand why you would be uncomfortable! But yeah, the percentage of BME students are low, which sucks. I can't comment on how it would feel to be a BME student at Exeter though - but I'd REALLY recommend you check out the channel 'student life vlogs francesca' because she's interviewed BME students at Exeter about their experience!! i hope this helped xx

[@RockInitJess]

I did all the a-levels you did and I'm also doing psychology at degree! However even though I got A*, A A, I'm still going to MMU as it's close to where I live & but I really regret not going to another, maybe better uni

[@SelinaOzay]

Oh what a coincidence! Those are amazing grades! I'm not sure if it's too late, but you could do adjustment on UCAS because you got really good grades & probably higher than what was asked of you so you could transfer to another uni. But MMU is still good & it doesn't mean you can't do really well there :)

[@RockInitJess]

Selina Ozay I already applied for adjustment but didn't end up choosing another university because I already had MMU but now I wish I could have tried for Durham or even uni of Manchester! MMU is still good but not as good as others in the league tables!

[@sk.5]

Jessica Webb you can still try call them up

[@navparadise]

today is your last day i think ring them up uni of manchester should accept you!

[@immyanon2891]

Jessica Webb hi how have you found your experience at MMU so far? I'm really considering having MMU as my first choice but I'm just anxious to know what some MMU students experiences have been like? Thank you x

[@MFTW]

Lol your making me scared to go now. I just got accepted for your exchange program 😂

[@chloe8480]

Your lipstick is so pretty

[@SelinaOzay]

thank you!! it's the wet n wild catsuit liquid lipstick in 'nudie patootie' topped with nyx intense butter gloss in 'tres leches' :) x

[@chloe8480]

Selina Ozay thank you! I have to try them out x

[@sarahbush4462]

I feel like a lot more people should take gap years to prepare.

[@adamoneill2660]

That was a really interesting video, my brothers at uni and said so many students got caught out thinking the first year was supposed to be a breeze and loads failed or got no where near the marks they thought (he's an older student so didn't really have any dramas, he was there to work off the go lol)

[@SelinaOzay]

adam o'neill yeah I think that's exactly what it is!! The idea of first year being a party year is kind of misleading but maybe I should have expected it!

[@leanne-zara767]

Amen

[@Eden-jp4hy]

start at around 9:00

[@SelinaOzay]

Eden Forrest there are time stamps in the description if anyone's looking for a specific topic :)

[@Magicccmann]

Vibes

[@axelotlbiology6650]

Heello love, are u turkish???? Jsut wondering😃😃😃😃

[@shuga9658]

Axelotl Biology I think she’s half Turkish x

[@azaleacelest6063]

Ppl still use Facebook??

[@livbowman-baker4006]

How old were u when u first moved to ur university x

[@SelinaOzay]

I just turned 18 x

[@TheWomblemaster]

join more societies, thats how you network

[@SelinaOzay]

+TheWomblemaster I haven't joined more societies this year but I'm definitely gonna go to more of their socials!

[@roxanneschumacher9668]

WHERE YOU IN LLEWELYN MEWS??

[@SelinaOzay]

no, i was in point exe!

[@ellamarie4257]

Omg this is literally the story of my time at Exeter. I was studying psychology in September 2015, was in James Owen Court (off campus), had a shit flat, a shit personal tutor who told me she never expected to see me cos the uni has other resources, the course was harder than I thought it would be, the lecturers were shit, and I also hated how "forced" all the friendships felt. Literally everyone seemed to make their friends for life within the first week :/ on top of that I was so homesick and I'm pretty sure I was suffering from depression at the time too. I didn't want to get out of bed most days, I couldn't sleep, I didn't want to eat. It was just awful. I ended up dropping out after Christmas, best decision of my life. I'm now going into my 2nd year at Cardiff uni and I'm studying English Lit; I'm so much happier now :) xx

[@SelinaOzay]

i'm glad you could relate! Yes so many of the personal tutors just tell students they don't have time for them, it's shocking! I'm so sorry to hear that :( But it's good to hear you're having a good time in Cardiff, it was my second option!!x

[@woody10198]

Cardiff seems like a really nice uni, have never been but I've been on their website. Just from there it seems really supportive and like they care about their students, more so than others uni's

[@xzandermann]

would you say anything is particularly about exeter, or do you believe most of it, is just universities

[@SelinaOzay]

+Alex zimmermann I think it's more general! A lot of people who don't go to the same uni as me have said they have had similar experiences. But i guess it can still vary depending on your course/uni

[@laurenthalia3319]

Exeter is shit in general I lived in Tiverton for 23 years it was boring asf.

[@emily-qe3yu]

I swear everyone hates Exeter lol I’m so glad I didn’t go

[@kevinfang6005]

Better than LSE 😂👍

[@johnmccarron3628]

Looks like she has a trout pout

[@ApplepieFTW]

You don't look like you went to uni

[@SelinaOzay]

in what way lol

[@elsergic]

First mistake was choosing Exeter 🤣🤣🤣

[@livefree3869]

Why on earth are you studying psychology? It's not good pay at all unless you're Jordan Peterson.

[@mazzy_vc]

What??

[@damienbell7412]

Over dramatic. I would not want to be friends with someone like this. Constantly blaming stress and anxiety for her negative reviews. This is a psychology student too, which makes it even worse.