my first week of college 🐻

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[@pian816]

“if someone could just teach me how to function... as a person...” why is this so relatable

[@CoffeeAndCatvrix]

I'm a master's student and even now I feel this, and have it so relatable.

[@dreamandinsipire2918]

hey could you please check out my latest to I worked super hard on the editing and shooting

[@kkelseym]

God I can't even imagine fitting 3 people in that tiny room now. Maybe it's just Covid thinking but the thought that before this they put 3 strangers in there to live literally on top of each other while balancing the stress of college is insane.

[@XSemperIdem5]

Let's not forget the one tiny bathroom to use as a bathroom and apparently sort of as a kitchen sink too 😬

[@jaz1903]

Fr people pay a lot of money just to sleep in a tiny room with three other people

[@shrutigupta250]

You obviously haven't seen hostels in Indian colleges. In the total area of that room, we have to adjust like 6-8 people

[@savannat4921]

Whenever i see photos of crowded areas of a ton of people I literally don’t understand how they weren’t wearing masks it just looks so foreign to me now

[@Neha-fb3vr]

@@shrutigupta250 which college are you talking about? As far as I know the max capacity goes till only 4/room in only a few colleges.. Or else it's usually 3/room or 2/room

[@ohkaypretty]

I'm 33, and I'm sorry to inform you that the salad problem never gets better

[@studyquill]

maybe when we're retired we'll have it figured out

[@pavcore]

studyquill mood omg😂

[@rockingbottombudgets]

I’m 39 and a half and I’m happy to inform you that no-one has a clue and you’re all doing wonderfully 😊

[@Korrale]

Years ago.... maybe 20 years now, a lot of fast food places used to sell salads in shaker cups. You would just add the dressing and toppings, then close it and shake. They were smaller portions than your salad, but I found it the best way to eat a salad on the go. I would invest in a large container with a secure lid for salad shaking.

[@XSemperIdem5]

As a 32 year old, I can confirm it's a constant battle with lettuce to prevent it from flying. 😂

[@zoebecker1847]

She’s a legit warrior for spending so much time getting the water into the Brita

[@studyquill]

lol i mean i need water to survive, so that's a really good motivator :')

[@amirah_rashidi]

Jasmine please see this, its way more efficient to fill the jug in the shower. Thats all. Have a nice day.

[@XSemperIdem5]

Been there except not with a Brita but instead when you suddenly find out the water is getting shut off and you grab empty water gallons to fill 😂

[@whatcanyado6876]

YESS use the shower!!! It’s all the same water anyways 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@duck6100]

Idk I feel like the standards for being a warrior have gotten pretty low if we're counting "spending some extra time filling a water filter" 😅😂

[@SDM17RG]

I love how honest you have been. Being homesick is normal, but during covid-19 it has amplified it. I know with time you will feel better. Don't feel bad about being unproductive. Just enjoy the ride. What matters is that you are not giving up. You are not alone in what you are feeling. 💗 Wish you the best this semester. Go Bears! 🥳 I am proud of you, so be proud of yourself.

[@studyquill]

thank you for the support, i hope you've been doing alright lately

[@jazzychew]

I’m so sorry that incident happened to you and other students, but you did the right thing in reporting it. Personally, I can’t attest to your experience, but I know it must be hard to feel down and have others just be so insensitive. Keep taking care of yourself and hopefully, this year will be a little less sucky soon.

[@amirah_rashidi]

Please let Jasmine see this, girl if you cant fill the jug from the sink, just fill it in the shower. Its the exact same tap water but way easier. Love from a girl in a third world country where my kitchen sink has issues so ive been washing my veggies in the shower.

[@VictoriaTz]

My third world house doesn’t even has a shower 😂

[@amirah_rashidi]

@@VictoriaTz yea i kinda lied cus i dont know how to explain little tap in the wall, big bucket and little bucket hahahaha

[@bea8564]

@@amirah_rashidi im laughing at the "yeah i kinda lied" lmfaoo hello from another third world country in southeast asia

[@alysiannnn8274]

@@amirah_rashidi i also use the bucket and the dipper (little bucket) for bathing as well HAHAHAHA

[@milkyxbearss]

@@bea8564 india ?

[@avikai873]

You've got this Jasmine. Life is hard and college hits you in the face like a brick but i know you can get through this :)

[@studyquill]

thank you so much

[@dreamandinsipire2918]

hey could you please check out my latest to I worked super hard on the editing and shooting

[@muffin-zw9yv]

@@dreamandinsipire2918 stop promoting stuff in the comments- and you spelling inspire wrong dgfnd

[@OmicronGaming]

ucla freshman here too, go bruins

[@lanatesan1356]

AYEEEEEEEEE

[@luminosity984]

Bro what you're here too?

[@ceryse8628]

unbelievable, the skywars nerd goes to ucla

[@cmgs7]

omicron, i-

[@vitiated1733]

omicron i see you everywhere

[@grayson6409]

She’s so nice she literally vlogged the first week when she was probably already stressed and anxious

[@HarryPotter-jq2wm]

i’m also a freshman at ucla and i’m so glad to hear that i’m not the only person who’s been feeling this way. thank you for your transparency and for being brave enough to show the not-so-great parts of growing up and going to college !

[@clairesabol8745]

Ayo, me too! Hello fellow UCLA freshie :)

[@kyleyyy]

Harry Potter oh my gosh I’m such a big fan!

[@bhuv278]

Aren't you supposed to be at Hogwarts?? You can't let the Muggles know, Harry!

[@JohnBrown-ty8us]

Cafeteria food looks way better than when I went to college.

[@farhanwarsame5785]

Wait ur supposed to be at HOGWARTS HARRY! DONT LET THE MUGGLES AND UNCLE VERNON KNOW!

[@ylvasorli]

I dont understand how there's normally supposed to fit 3 people in that room

[@rockingbottombudgets]

Loooool I was squealing THREE PEOPLE??? at the telly for literally 4 minutes.

[@ylvasorli]

@@rockingbottombudgets I live in student accommodation and we have A ROOM EACH like, Im so happy I dont have to sleep in the same room as the others!

[@XSemperIdem5]

My university didn't have traditional dorms, instead it's all apartments. It's 2 people to a bedroom and I believe they're 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom units. I lived close enough to commute. But I know I would not do well cramped 3 to that room.

[@callio2463]

It's p common in america but I've heard other counties put their students in like livable accomodations

[@sophx5844]

@@ellam1316 ...not every university has shared rooms, basically none in the UK do, but go off

[@cvsmixsunflxwer8604]

Zoom bombing makes me so anxious. It happened in my physics class and these boys swore and just yelled rude crap and it sucked and now any zoom lectures give me major anxiety and I can't ever stop sweating and shaking even if the lecture goes by okay.

[@aaliyahmercado9939]

I totally agree, it happened in my Language Arts class.

[@sagespills3159]

Wait, what is zoom bombing?

[@Ghostgoops]

I'm sorry you have to go through that some people are just so insensitive.

[@emiliya7]

If high school hasn't prepared you for university,I dunno how homeschooling possibly has prepared me for this. I have forgotten how to be in a class. ;-;

[@studyquill]

girlll you got this! homeschool prepares you a lot more w/ self-motivation than public school, in my opinion :')

[@emiliya7]

@@studyquill Heh, I really hope so :D Thanks for encouragement! :)

[@ranaa617]

what is the difference between college and university? :o

[@emiliya7]

@@ranaa617 "Colleges are often smaller institutions that emphasize undergraduate education in a broad range of academic areas. Universities are typically larger institutions that offer a variety of both undergraduate and graduate degree programs." This is what I got from the Internet :b

[@dakshayini8207]

Girl I feel you.

[@StudyJourney]

Jasmine’s room has so many small touches that make it look so cute !

[@studyquill]

haha i'm glad you like it! dorm tour coming soon, within the next month :)

[@praddyexe]

@@studyquill studyquill even i like it the background looks so aesthetic with those little lights..😍😍

[@praddyexe]

@@studyquill study quill do you do shoutouts??

[@veryberrybvnny]

For the salad: Get a big ass bowl. Or just one wider than the container. Hold it overtop of the container and shake it in a place that won't be ruined if you slip and throw cheese everywhere. Pray. That's how i do it.

[@bharathi2128]

"i will sacrifice my own life for brita water" jasmine is that a reference? ;)

[@studyquill]

this is a very strong message

[@themostjoyfulcommenter]

@@studyquill grape 🍇😂

[@bharathi2128]

@@studyquill GRAPPEEE MESSAGE

[@kindred.spirit]

wha- how does she know about this meme lmao I'm confusion

[@hvnvmi8227]

@@kindred.spirit she's literally a young girl in college

[@KingCatnip]

Dear, Jasmine I am so proud of you for getting into UCLA, it’s such an accomplishment and you are such an amazing human being and I am SOO excited to see how everything goes. You have lifted my spirits during COVID-19 tremendously with you great personality and amazing techniques. You have inspired me to be the best person I can be and to never give up. Go Bruins! :D 🥳🐻

[@borabobo]

Sweet 🥺

[@thechairman74]

Cafeteria food looks way better than when I went to college.

[@iFlashersAwesome213]

Ucla's food is ranked top in the nation lol

[@danaekolyva3309]

In my country universities are public so what I'm about to say makes sense, but in my uni they serve us - among other delicacies - overcooked pasta with a kind of mucus on it. Seeing those ucla meals made my heart ache 😅

[@esmesal6006]

It’s gives me relief to see the honesty u show within your daily routine. Showing not everyday is a well efficient planned out day. Gives me reassurance to know it’s okay not to be okay. As a senior in Highschool and going to college soon, the struggles are apparent to happen because it’s the real world . It’s the real world and the most we can do is take care of ourselves . Cut some slack to yourself and don’t depend on productivity to prove your worth as a person to yourself especially .Luv🌞🤍 take care and to self love and betterment

[@bliss8141]

Zoom bombing isn’t funny. Especially when people pay for this

[@SA-wv6tt]

Ikr I always get on the verge of crying whenever it happens on my class, my hands keep trembling long after too😳

[@lampshade7189]

Literally happened to me in my band class but thankfully it was just one dude yelling out of his mind. I just kinda sat there like 😀 wtf. Now all future meetings are locked at the start when everyone is in

[@syerra3138]

The teacher should be able to not allow people to turn off their mic. That's how it is in my class. Then when someone wants to talk, they are unmuted or use the chat.

[@fisheu3755]

My class got zoom bombed this morning at 9:50 and it was some guy moaning and calling these two classmates’ names and they were confused. Our sub was frozen in shock and she was trying to figure out how to get them out. I wanted to record but I didn’t have my phone and I had my earbuds on

[@wraith9337]

@Vicar Amelia sameeee but i don't like it, it just closes randomly

[@hhughes9465]

'if someone could teach me how to function' as someone who also just started uni, same 😂

[@ethanlee5999]

College freshmen of 2020, unite :)

[@hannahvllstr657]

Me too, but I'm from Germany😂

[@makaylagrant873]

Being a freshman during COVID it'll be such a shock once we get back to in person classes 😂

[@that_short_hijabiqamar1028]

I love lectures with the side chat. I feel like I’m actually in class with them and it makes my classmates and professor happy when we all interact with each other through it. Glad you have a class with that too.

[@gloriama6777]

yay early? haven't watched the whole thing but MCDONALDS

[@chiii2793]

..i see mcdonalds rather- i'm not quite sure- controversial is the wrong word-

[@EDILYshiro]

I honestly wasn't expecting that

[@dukhi_atmaaaa]

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[@rinspo8076]

McDonald's: make education more accessible. Burger King: let's raid twitch stream tts

[@Fnaf101]

Bk: Lets marry vtubers

[@lainiwakura1776]

lmao McDonald's doesn't care, this is just a tax write off.

[@heleni0]

Re: Filling up your water pitcher. You need a funnel and a length of tubing.

[@lampshade7189]

Now this is big brain thinking

[@giselledoug]

Or use the shower?

[@FairyKit]

@@giselledoug yeah i was thinking using the tub faucet or the shower water haha

[@gil5885]

@@giselledoug she's playing checkers and you're playing chess here. genius

[@dukhi_atmaaaa]

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[@yuh5294]

“He founding fathers were vampires and you can’t convince me otherwise” - someone on the zoom chat 💀

[@belbelbel]

honestly "I'm not sad, so that's a win" is so powerful

[@Daniingram8831]

As an introvert with anxiety, I totally get how hard it can be to try socializing with new people during the pandemic. Something that I have found useful is joining (or even starting) a study group on discord for each of your courses. I first discovered this wonder when someone in my foundations media studio class (fine arts student) posted a link to a class study discord in the chat during one of the first Zoom classes (my college started back at the beginning of September.) I loved it so much I made one for my Japanese class as well. It's great because you get the opportunity to still socialize with classmates, even when not in person; It's good for meeting new people without having a lot of pressure. Plus you get all the benefits of a study group. 😉

[@TruDesi101]

Best advice: Take two forks or an extra utensil and toss it that way. That way you can get under as well and thoroughly mix everything. Good luck with your new journey! Best wishes all the way from Maryland!

[@april2216]

I never thought about that, I might have to think about that next time I eat a salad 😂 Also I’m in Maryland too, so that’s pretty neat!

[@poppypoppop3231]

that one part during the zoom call really made me sad. and our lecturers (some may be asses) but i believe that they really do not deserve to encounter such things, they do put in effort. my teacher today was so proud of his slides cuz he spent so much time making them look nice so we won’t get bored and it j hurts to imagine if something like this happened in the middle and kinda ruin his efforts to making the class more enjoyable.

[@AlexiaK94]

hiii - this is coming from someone who spent the entire quarantine alone in student halls, and is now also living alone in a flat in a town where i don't know anyone.. i know it's incredibly hard, and your mental health will face lots of ups and downs but it's going to be okay! give yourself all the time you need, it is by no means an easy time to be going through major life events ❤️

[@megancoad1897]

Me: Oh no! Her Brita doesn't fit so she has to use the shower to fill it up Jasmine: I fill up my Brita cup by cup Me: OH NO THAT'S MUCH WORSE

[@pawsomelifee4345]

It's alright to feel homesick, call your parents and your friends when you are feeling down. Interacting in lectures really helps a lot too because u feel better after talking to people. Stay safe and stay healthy!!

[@junjun3418]

Living alone is actually really hard, especially for me, I was alone in hostel on July 2020, few days later I became really depressed (I already had depression but before I moved into campus I was actually stable). Then I actually attempted suicide. My mother called but found out I didn't pick up so she went and checked up on me. Luckily I survived and now my mother would NOT let me live alone lol.

[@yboca01]

Jasmine, I totally understand your feelings. I moved in earlier than everyone else last year when I was a freshman bc of the job I got on campus and I needed to attend training. I cannot begin to tell you how overwhelming the feeling of loneliness was when I was in the room all by myself. I can’t imagine it during a pandemic. I validate your feelings and empathize with you. Hopefully next year things can be back to normal and I’m excited to get the opportunity to run into you and chat :) Well wishes and best of luck on your first year. Go Bruins! 💙💛

[@FefoLove100]

I just stumbled on your video. I’m 28, and I can’t imagine trying to go to college right now during these times. You’re so strong! I started crying watching this because it just feels like so much stress on you in general, and add on college stress as well. You’re going to make it through! And even if you need to take a break, don’t feel guilty about it! 💓

[@trees6510]

hey jasmine! i went through middle school (and now first year of high school hehe) watching your videos and they have helped me so so much! i hope you feel better as the school year carries on good luck in college, you got this!!

[@thegritstudies6227]

You are one of the people that immensely inspire me. You are one of the reasons I started this KZbin channel. You are one of the first few people on KZbin where I have developed a love for learning. You are one of who I watch whenever I feel unmotivated or just want to give up. I can feel your pain so much and I hope you will feel better. Just remember we are here and that we will be wishing for your safety and happiness as you go through college. I can say I have grown with you because I have watched you ever since 7th grade and now I am in 10th grade. I owe more than half of my academic success to you and other study youtubers so thank you. It is okay to take a break. We hope after this break you will be okay. Take care always and just remember, we love you!

[@kaileeortiz8095]

I loved how much you’ve grown on this channel. You put all these details and don’t leave out any of the bad things but you working hard and trying your best to be kind to yourself is so inspiring to me. Just know that homesickness may come and go but you are so loved by your family and the people around me because even your viewers can see what a good person you are. Just keep being kind to yourself and make this special time at the school you were so excited to get into and make the most of it❤️❤️you are doing great

[@andrea_1591]

Thank you for being so honest and open about how you’ve been feeling! I’m a college freshman too and I too have struggled immensely with feelings of loneliness and sadness, and then feeling guilty/dumb for feeling sad. It is really nice to know that I am not alone in this. I hope the semester gets better for you, you got this ❤️

[@studynchill2929]

The decorations in your room like the fairy lights really help your dorm feel more like home! ❤️🤩

[@rockingbottombudgets]

I’ve worked in higher ed in student support for 15+ years and I love videos like yours because they help me (an old and out-of-touch person) empathise with and remain compassionate about students and the unique struggles they’re facing right now. You’re doing all the right things, esp sharing your struggles and processing your feelings and loneliness. You’ve got the right stuff to get through this tough time. It’s crap but it isn’t forever and the majority of your uni experience will be the traditional kind I’m sure 😊 I’m glad you are here inspiring others and taking care of yourself when you need to! 🙏🏻

[@sarawright9576]

Thank you for being so honest about how you were feeling! It’s very easy to put out a lens for everyone to look through but I soooooo so so appreciate your real ness! I hope this get a bit easier and you fall into a peaceful rhythm! ❤️

[@tompov227]

aw I hope your cutting yourself a lot of slack and taking care. I remember being in college and being not a very social person by nature and it can feel super isolating especially in the beginning and that on top of what is going on has got to be a lot. I'm sure things will get better as you move forward but still its important to take care now

[@larkinautumn1731]

imagine showing this video to someone from 2019 without context

[@JossanMovies]

The way you found actions to do, like running and talking to friends as a response to how you were feeling inspired me..

[@caszriel]

It’s so great that you’re being so open with your experiences, I can relate to a lot of them and it feels a bit better to see that I’m not the only one struggling; take care of yourself and stay strong, you’re amazing 💕💓

[@miynia1580]

To be honest studyquill is such an amazing person, who shows the reality of college and helps everyone else get through the pandemic!😁

[@actually.itsashley]

jasmine you’re honestly being so mature given the situation and you should be proud of that! i can’t imagine being so organized with my college dorm haha

[@XSemperIdem5]

There are adults much older who aren't handling things as well as she is. It's good she acknowledges she's having a tough time and does something positive to help improve her mood. Taking a walk, chatting with friends, doing an art project. Whatever helps.

[@somethingsomewhere509]

i love how ever since i started watching jasmin's videos, i've been trying to improve in the little (yet awesome) things: handwriting, note-taking style, study habits and so much more! i've also been scouting some colleges now because i think there's no such thing as "preparing too early"; at least not if you're really up for it! so, thank you jasmin for being a great inspiration!

[@joyoful]

you went through a lot during your first week but i'm super proud of you for getting through it! i just know that you'll do great for the rest of the year. good luck and best wishes to you jasmine!

[@quantum9013]

I cant imagine taking vector calc online, that was probably my hardest math class. My advice is to not fall behind and understand everything conceptually as well as mathematically! Im sure you'll do great in the class though. Good luck!

[@1devastatingbastard]

O-o what type of math is that so I don't take that class next year I'm currently taking calculus so hopefully it's not that

[@janeh9962]

starting as a baby bruin myself, I thought i was prepared for the quarter system. i am very quickly learning that i am, in fact, nowhere NEAR prepared for the quarter system lmfaoo. it's a whole new experience, but I'm so excited to get to see your journey through this as well. you got this !!!!

[@katienail7457]

that ending was so beautiful and cinematic, I loved it! I'm sorry you've had a rough start to the school year but I really appreciate how honest you were in this video, I makes me (and I'm sure many others) feel a lot less alone. 💕

[@4robisonfamily]

I found your channel a couple months back, and you're videos are really calming and high quality. I've also been really interested in college, so seeing your videos are really informative. I wish you luck in your education!

[@hafsa3356]

Jasmine's uploads make me feel so productive

[@LazyChipBag]

T-T I also got zoom bombed today and it was scary. Some person started cursing and saying it was boring in my drama class and the teacher kicked them out but it was scary...

[@luciejordain5156]

i am so inspired by you, you're so strong to be able to deal with such a stressful experience of university (especially during covid) and know that when you feel sad, we're here for you and we wish you only the best :)

[@kaybay07]

I think you handled everything in stride and I'm very proud of you for taking time for yourself...to be kind and listen to your body. Keep pushing forward. We're all here for you and rooting for you!

[@rushitaroy30]

This is so aesthetic ♥️

[@adifattal4947]

I’VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS ONE!! TURN IT UP

[@crishuana.studies2365]

OMG @Studyquill 🙏🏾 This has got to be my favorite video of yours yet. Thank you for being vulnerable and taking us with you on your first week. I am wishing you all the best this semester and sending you so much love!!! You got this. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@RedFooParaJam]

Just wanted to say that I thought it was really healthy that whenever you felt alone, you called someone. It's a really good example to set to others. I never did this in my first year, and it just made things worse, so I'm really glad you're doing this from the start! The adjustment period is tough, but you will get there💕

[@SamElle]

omg FILLING THE FILTER STRUGGLE!! I HAD THIS PROBLEM WHEN I WAS LIVING IN THE DORMS AND IT WAS FRUSTRATING

[@helenperez6000]

You are literally my* inspiration, i want to be like you♡

[@nicoletterojas4417]

You’re amazing Jasmine! I was on my college campus as a first-year for all of two weeks before we were sent home. But I felt the exact same way you did during that time! You’re so strong and just know we’re not only your followers but your friends!💗

[@jenbeckman9713]

Haiii love this vid so much! Im literally watching it twice because the editing style is amazing. Also thank you for being so real in speaking on the subject of college, it is hard sometimes :) good luck luv u

[@annab3llewu]

"high school did not prepare me for this" in the thumbnail... oh yes

[@ananayamittal9016]

Ok but only jazzy can make filling up a jug with water entertaining with that *jazz hands* music hehe

[@nalynnsansaneeyawet3136]

I’ve just finished binging some of your old videos, and like, look at how much you’ve grown! You AND your channel!!

[@hudanaaz8852]

more power to you girl!!!!!! wish you luck and cheerfulness ahead, you're gonna come out stronger.

[@sanjana2529]

Bro, where’d u get the greenhouse thing? Seems rly cool!! One more thing, the acceptance rate of UCLA is 14%!!!! GJ GIRLLLL

[@olga2you]

You should host a show and tell night with other people from UCLA who also love stationary 🥳

[@aurorahalk8854]

Thank you for sharing your experience, I’m also a freshman in college on campus and it’s been really lonely as well, so this video really resonated with me. May you find happiness and joy in the little things, and stay safe and healthy!!

[@silkyyoonie]

I'm exactly where you are, I've just started my first year of university as a baby 18-year-old. I've been really struggling with feeling homesick but I just feel so lucky that I have such strong friends from back home, we always know how to cheer each other up even though we're apart. The workload is so much more intense than it was in college but hopefully I'll get used to that. Stay Strong and Love from the UK.

[@jackwhitney26]

UCLA is so cool! I hope you will have a great time there!

[@emmajanssen7368]

I’m so curious how the mini greenhouse turned out!

[@amee3393]

It's honestly so sad to hear that you are struggling but at the same time it makes me feel not alone(? I thought I was the only one feeling this way (while studying abroad) but I honeslty think that you are doing amazing! I hope you are gettin better day by day and never forget that you are not alone! I wish you the best!!!

[@SDM17RG]

Why not put the water under the shower faucet? 🤔

[@SDM17RG]

@@berrydukes oh yeah! I forgot some dorms have shared showers 🤣 it would definitely be weird

[@studyquill]

that's kinda genius, i might try that since i have an individual shower :')

[@alexiasimoes3762]

@@SDM17RG 😂😂 “oh hey are you about to take a shower? Lemme just get my jug”

[@jenniferzhou8034]

@@SDM17RG i had shared showers with like 20 others kids in college and we all used the showers to fill up our britas haha

[@kellyjin2469]

she’s in uni now?? SHES ALL GROWN UP 🥺

[@morgan0321]

i'm a second year at ucla this year and it was so crazy for me to watch this because i went through all those same things last year, except not in a pandemic. i was super sad and felt really alone for a while and i can't even imagine how it must be like in quarantine, as i'm not on campus right now. it was strange to me to see those places so empty. thanks so much for being so honest, i think i would've felt worse if this video was just about everything being picture perfect! it'll get better and you're honestly wayy more productive than i have been so you're gonna do amazing :)

[@floral7794]

love this! take all the time you need to adjust! your mental health is so important, and college is a rough transition, so it's important to take time for yourself! love you

[@measruth6866]

The zoom bombing Is very common.. It happns for like every physics class.. And the teacher gets really sad at this kind of behaviour BTW,next yr I'll be going to college so this video is like trailer of what I'm gonna go through next year..like u know doing everything on ur own and not having ur parents or siblings around.. It's gonna be pretty lonely🙁..thanks for this video.. It was very realistic and smthng every college student can relate to

[@chloeseyi2368]

I live in England so I’m back to school physically and it’s the DUMBEST thing ever as ur not even allowed to meet up with people outside ur household but are expected to be in contact with 100 people 5 days a week

[@limeparticle]

Watching this brought back some memories for sure... my first days at a US college (many years ago), I felt pretty darn isolated. At least I was allowed to go out and freely interact with people. My heart goes out to you and I hope that you, like I back then, can find ways to connect to people where you are within a relatively short period of time.

[@Lisa_McGuire]

So courageous to hold tight to your dream of many years to attend this very fine university when so much isolation must be endured. This reminds me so much of my first year away at college (many years ago). I felt tears from those memories and knowing how much of an adjustment you are making. I admire your handling the first week and I feel inspired! Thanks for sharing this real viewpoint. 🌸☀️🌸

[@yasminhando]

About your water: is there a way to attach some sort of hose where the water comes out? (I have no vocabulary regarding toilets.)

[@aditidasgupta8913]

Don't worry about not being able to mix salad I also can't do that

[@whoopswhoops2445]

i absolutely love how honest and open you are about being on campus during this time. i’m a freshman at rutgers university in NJ but they didn’t offer anything in person so i’m stuck at home. it sucks that none of us college freshmen will be able to fully adjust to college our first year. i’m hopeful that things will improve, for both you and me :) (also i’ve been a long time subscriber and absolutely adore your videos!)

[@Isabel-zd4ep]

Good luck on your break, it’s really hard going to college away from home and not knowing anyone I can’t imagine how hard it is for you in quarantine as well, I hope you are able to make friends in your dorm and be able to get more comfortable in the college life.

[@caitlingarnett1182]

studyquill: took a calculous class her junior year of highschool me (who was still in an algebra class her senior year): 😳

[@studyquill]

no worries, everyone's school system & academic journey moves at a different pace :) lots of people here at UCLA haven't taken calc yet either!

[@XSemperIdem5]

My high school didn't even require pre-calc. I took one semester of it as a senior then dropped it to focus on my AP classes. It's not something I ever needed in undergrad or grad school for my field so 🤷 I did take an extra quarter of math in undergrad just in case I ever wanted to take a course that had more math as a pre-req but that actually never came up.

[@bubbletea4110]

Stay safe y’all 💕 Edit: how has it been 7 months

[@azucenamorales4382]

I’m a freshman in college and boy my first week was rough too! I wish I found your channel earlier! Going through the first semester of college is hard, I’m proud of you B! We got this

[@ChitChatKatia]

graduated this past spring and this video made me feel all types of feelings. the brita part was very real - i had to do the exact same thing my first year except our water fountain was in the middle of our hall for some reason lmao. my heart goes out to you jasmine. i wish you could have a normal freshmen experience, but i know you’re going to rock it either way 💖

[@mymeloluvs]

I'm actually planning to go to UCLA so I want to ask you: how was the experience of applying and getting accepted? Like is it by email or mail? Love your videos!! 💕

[@lorymichelle4838]

Noooooo I’m late but I hope everyone has an amazing day❤️

[@jennissaquevedo1989]

Just now seeing your video and I want to say i’m proud of you for still pushing through your first week by keeping yourself occupied. I do not know you but one thing for certain I am sure of is that you will flourish at college and life itself. Keep it up girl!:)

[@fizz3130]

your voice is super calming. thank you for sharing your first week during this crazy time!

[@cristalian96]

8:55 good to know people still act like children in Uni. Makes me feel less worried