STUDENT ACTUARY DAY IN THE LIFE ft. Jesus College Cambridge May Ball

Work by day, party by night. 2 years into my actuarial grad job, here's what I get up to day-to-day. Also join me as I reunite with university pals and finally attend the Jesus May Ball all-night party we missed out on in 2020!
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FAQ:
How old are you? I'm 23.
What's your job? I work as an Actuarial Analyst in Insurance Consulting, and am studying to become a qualified actuary.
What did you do at university? I studied Physical Natural Sciences at the University of Cambridge, and specialised in Astrophysics.
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[@rosettagrey2851]

I loved hearing about your work day and what you actually get up to. Your company should use your channel to attract new graduates, you are a great ambassador for your career 😁 I'm glad you all got to go to the May Ball, albeit 2 years late. Looking forward to your moving vlogs!

[@jyotivig3666]

You looked lovely and so did Emma, I'm sure so did Astrid. The boys looked very dapper. Great to see everyone, hope you had a great time.

[@adrikasaha9764]

Hi Paige!! So good to see you back at jesus for the ball...must've brought back tons of memories from when you lived there! Can't wait for another one of your videos....stay happy and safe!! Lots of love xoxo.

[@PaigeY]

Felt like travelling back in time for a night!

[@silvialogan9226]

Your discussion in your work plan and your evening at the ball was so interesting. I am looking forward in seeing your vlogs about you moving to your house and preparing for your actuary exams next month.

[@Ohhellodenisse]

Hello, Paige! Watching you use the Microsoft Teams was fun because we also use the teams for our work and it makes working from home so much better. It was also nice to see you enjoy the May Ball. Can't wait to see more vlogs.

[@trenawhite]

Gee, that actuary stuff is like speaking another language 😉 Loved seeing the May Ball again! Thanks for an interesting and fun vlog, Paige!

[@yvyvyvybyvyvyv345]

I am really happy for you, for where you have landed after college. I am also working currently with uni work. So, I am booked for 7 days a week and only 6 hrs of sleep. Stressful but fun. Good Luck Paige ❤

[@chloevergese2270]

Hi Paige! You truly inspire me to keep going and not give up. I was feeling very stressed out about my actuarial science degree but watching your videos makes me think abt how I can become like you some day 🥹 thanks for the great video as always

[@PaigeY]

Keep going! ✨

[@Isnt.It.Delicate]

Love your vlogs. They always motivate me for doing what I like and glad to see the May Ball again

[@lauragem796]

I've been wondering what/how you do your job. Really enjoyed this video. Looking forward to the next 'actuarial grad job' episode. Glad you all got to experience another Jesus May Ball.

[@annikaa.3854]

This was so interesting! I‘d love to see more of your adult work life!

[@del3t3d]

I loved this video hearing more about your day to day life! I'd definitely like to see another :)

[@regiz3418]

0:14 that jump off the bed I can't haha you're too cute! 😆

[@PaigeY]

Classic me lol

[@cgladys3424]

Really love your a day in my life vlog!! They have been motivated me from high school to university. So glad to see another one!!!Please please produce them more🥰

[@TwinGeeks]

That shot at 12:00 is so good! Also, love your hair wavy as it was getting dryer. Maybe treat yourself to the Dyson Air Wrap, you can use it on wet hair. Give yourself some lovely soft waves. Your natural waves are also very nice, I just meant sometimes we want waves to look more styled.

[@awesomeme39083]

Congratulation! That May Ball looked amazing and everyone did aswell.

[@marianna3994]

Watching your videos I obtain courage to get my dreams and be an actuary... someday

[@rondoflicflac]

Loved this vlog!!! Thanks for sharing a bit more about your job, really interesting x

[@andrewtaylor1610]

Paige sounds so smart when talking about actuarial stuff. Also, Grammarly will cut down on proofreading time

[@gavintillman1884]

Well trodden path - Cambridge maths followed by FIA/FFA. Served me well. Good luck with the career.

[@PaigeY]

Thank you!

[@rationalis5867]

Thanks for sharing your day. It was very interesting indeed! :) Wish you luck with your work!

[@lennylaa1686]

Really fascinating Paige. Not home 'til 5am...oh no - not for me thanks! Your work load looks very intense, stressful maybe....i think I much prefer being out in the fresh air running my lawn mowing business - 100 regular customers requiring a fortnightly mowing of their lawns; I work 9am - 2pm, yes a very modest income but at age 65, I've never been so happy in my working life! will be fast asleep shortly at 8pm!

[@PaigeY]

Haha the 5am finish is not a regular one 😅 sounds like a great business! I do enjoy getting outdoors when not working, can see the appeal of fresh air everyday

[@EmmaLouiseVlogs]

Awh I didn't know your favourite mug was the one I got you for your birthday, too cute🥺🥺

[@alisontaylor6135]

Loved this video especially the May Ball x

[@HLhere]

Nice vlog. Good luck with Sep Exams and keep up with the videos!

[@PaigeY]

Thank you!

[@__-mm7rt]

Hey Paige, love you videos !! Can you make a video about study tips ? Thanks !

[@anand360classes9]

Wowww 😀😀😀😌

[@lanael9788]

Hey paige the video is amazing and the background music is good

[@PaigeY]

Finally a fan of the background music haha

[@kawaiikitty4569]

Hi Paige! You inspired me to visit Oxford in a couple of weeks, looking forward to seeing some of the colleges (and happy I’m getting to stay in one college too)! Really good that they can rent out the rooms outside term times, for fairly good prices and breakfast included.

[@hannahdonaldson1336]

The Percy pig pyjamas 🤩🐷💞

[@PaigeY]

Best Xmas present ever

[@missannaventure]

the work part was so, so interesting - thank you! And wow, may ball always looks so amazing. (But the music was a tad too loud and distracting.)

[@soliph]

a great video!

[@killua9369]

Today I saw Lydia your little sister in the train from London to Cardiff! Please confirm if she travelled to Cardiff, I was not sure if is she or not, so I didn't talk to her! (31 August 4:00 pm)

[@CodeDeb]

Thank you for enlightening me as to the existence od Mac Stickies. I somehow never knew they existed!😅 I’ve dedicated my morning / afternoon to becoming a Stickies expert! Note: I don’t like this background music and it’s too loud

[@PaigeY]

Virtual sticky notes are fab 👍

[@JaydenGearFive]

Hi Paige!!

[@PaigeY]

Hey!

[@benyoyyoyo8381]

love the video ,

[@glenstuart7823]

I would love to know the stats of insurance risk between airlines

[@vedant1293]

Hey paige a general question What kind of MBA would be beneficial to do after clearing all actuarial exams?

[@Ella-ft3fp]

Hello, hope you're doing well. I am considering applying to Cambridge for natural sciences and I was wondering what other universities you applied to (and for which course) as they don't all propose natural sciences. So far I would be interested in Durham and UCL. Have a nice day!

[@PaigeY]

Hey! I applied to Cambridge, Durham, Bath, Southampton and St Andrews, all for Natural Sciences or Chemistry and Physics joint honours. Good luck with your applications!

[@Ella-ft3fp]

@@PaigeY Thank you very much 😅

[@virajdeorukhkar6847]

Hi Paige, not sure if you reply to comments but I guess its worth a try in case anyone else here knows the answer to my question. Once you've completed the NatSci course, what degree do you come out with? Is it BA (or MSc) Natural Sciences or is it what you specialised in e.g. Chemistry or Physics or Genetics. What if you take 2 modules in Part II? Thanks for your help!

[@PaigeY]

Always BA Natural Sciences on the certificate. But your transcript will note the subjects you specialised in and you can list the subjects you specialised in on your CV. The name of the degree doesn’t matter 😊

[@Intia777]

Did you have to work the day after the ball? 😱

[@PaigeY]

Took the day off as annual leave - needed to catch up on sleep 😴😅

[@benyoyyoyo8381]

wait, so do you used climate change date for your work, from oil and gas company , ?

[@benyoyyoyo8381]

@Nicky L so the climate change is real and the company knows it happening and there are insurance, so what is different between climate change and natural disasters?

[@CharlieJones0123]

ella is soooooooooo beautiful

[@denisripley8699]

That's Emma Louise - she also has a YT channel

[@dac8939]

Friend at Goldman Sachs who has been working their 4 years still does discount section. He is worth over $3.5 million now. That is how he got rich

[@PaigeY]

ahaha living the dream

[@samdumorris]

I love your videos so much!!!

[@PaigeY]

💗💗💗

[@aaas410]

i have severe work anxiety and lack confidence when i watched this video i loved it but I hate why cant i be this smart 🥲

[@PaigeY]

I also lack confidence at work so would hate this to be your takeaway. I swear half of it is just talking confidently. I realised recently that so many people act like they know way more than they do. Don’t get intimidated by them! I’m sure you are crushing it at work, even if it doesn’t feel that way.

[@aaas410]

@@PaigeY Oh that is so sweet and it means a lot to hear this from you as I needed it; i sometimes spend nights not sleeping because of my fear of work; you are amazing and truly inspiring

[@90sHONEY]

Can confirm that most peopoe act way more confident than they are. you're not alone in that