the big fat year abroad q&a | dating, making friends, accommodation, brexit problems + more! (ad)

[@rominef]

Piece of advice from someone who used to be in your situation - young, single, studying languages and no idea what to do with my life: Whatever you feel like you want to do, just do it. It will never again be as easy as it is now. If you want to live in Seville or somewhere else abroad for a couple of years after you graduate, just do it. Get yourself an internship, do another degree at a university abroad, take a gap year, or just work as a teacher at a language school. Just do it. You will regret it if you don't. I know I do. I always wanted to live in the UK for a while, especially after my exchange semester in Edinburgh, but somehow I ended up with a 9-to-5 job, a husband and family members getting older and needing my help. Now it's too late to move abroad without any major life changes, and every time I visit the UK now, which is (or was, pre-pandemic) fairly often, I regret it so much and I get so sad when I have to leave.

[@elisey161]

I'm 29 and let me just say that being single in your 20s and being able to just take advantage of all the random opportunities that life presents you with because you aren't accountable to anyone besides yourself is actually a wonderful kind of freedom that in hindsight I am SO glad that I had. I know it can be kind of daunting to feel like you could literally be ANYWHERE in 5 years ( actually still feel that way tbh), but it's also exciting and beautiful!! Obviously it's natural to kind of think about what life would be like with a partner, but my advice to you is to enjoy this unique time in your life where you answer to no one and can just go wherever the wind takes you!

[@komorebi7995]

I'm also an absolute "slow burner" when it comes to romantic feelings (and/or sexual attraction)! 22 and never been in love or wanted to be with a specific person. You could absolutely make a video about this, I think it would help many people to feel okay about it. I'd recommend that you look into the terms aromantic and demiromantic!

[@DearOldWorld]

Eve, your honesty is so incredibly relatable and refreshing.

[@maneskinnnnn7190]

your dark hair, green eyes, porcelain skin, bone structure...I mean this when I say you are stunning!

[@RevisionWithEve]

Thank you! X

[@viioletmoons]

most relatable thing ever, I'm genuinely so bad at romantic relationships and really cannot see myself getting married lolll. fast moving things are so scary. its good to know we're not alone in this ! loved the video x

[@maneskinnnnn7190]

I have good news, you don't have to get married.

[@MrDollarMaster]

nothing like an eve bennett video every saturday morning 🤍

[@shawn4093]

Sis is literally thriving and glowing 😍😍😍😍

[@RevisionWithEve]

Thank you! X

[@lisajb9356]

You really seem to have grown into yourself these last few months! Lovely to see! 😊

[@RevisionWithEve]

Thanks so much! X

[@IsabellaBoyne]

This is not at all relevant to my life but I love Q&As because I'm so nosy lol. Love your videos as always and you look gorg!

[@carolines2232]

She

[@aptel8687]

Same I literally would not need any of this info but why not watch eve anyway 😎

[@yonathanbakara167]

That's truly

[@beteb4626]

For the Spanish video, maybe you can film it and put it aside for when you are done with your internship/ when you have adequate time for editing. Do not feel like you have to rush anything

[@soffmosele4904]

I know that you’ve been struggling with your hair lately or since you moved to Spain, but it looks great and has grown so much! This may sound weird but I just wanted to tell you 💕

[@RevisionWithEve]

Thanks so much x

[@sarah3602]

I relate so much to what you said about dating. The one person I really fell for was a friend who I got to know over months before anything ever happened romantically. With dating however, there is an expectation to move much faster! I have had multiple people ask me to stay over on the first date but for me, it's difficult to develop feelings after only just meeting someone

[@ilsetimmerman1616]

This was so helpful for me. I am currently looking for an internship in spain. And having these extra tips and tricks is so helpful.

[@sakshi2471997]

Honestly i am the same when it comes to romance like i am so happy in my own company that I could not be bothered to leave it or have it be disturbed for someone that is not perfect for me. Luckily by god's grace I found one but I am just like that too and on topic of slow burn it took me almost a year to get with my boyfriend so like it's fine. You will find the person you are meant to be with - enjoy your life till then. It will happen when it's supposed to happen. Also like because I think we are so similar in this aspect I don't think you will ever be the person that will have many boyfriends because you will weed them out like crazy but the one that you do choose will be long term husband material so don't worry about it

[@georgiap828]

First thing, this was such a fab video-can relate to the relationship part haha. And also, you are looking so gorgeous!!!

[@RevisionWithEve]

Thank you xx

[@rondoflicflac]

It makes me happy to see you thriving! You deserve the world Eve! Thanks for always cheering me up xxxx

[@laurafindley3489]

Transferwise (now called Wise) is also really great for international money stuff!!

[@darloscott]

Eve, such a great video packed with so much information… but makes me wish I’d gone a different way when I had my chance… oh well. I love to just sit and chill with one of your chatty videos, and you’re definitely thriving right now! x

[@Anna_65]

I just want to say a huge thank you, your view about the whole romance thing was very relatable and immensely reassuring. Have a wonderful week!

[@karachalmers5517]

Eve you look amazing! I love your hair x

[@xCiaraLouisexx]

Omg I can strongly relate to being incapable of being in a relationship 😂 I had dating apps at uni but one boy treated me horribly and knew I wouldn’t be living in my uni city after graduation so deleted my apps - now I somehow get boys in my insta DMs and usually within the first few messages I get the ick 😂🙃 I’m 22 and really don’t want a relationship right now and that’s ok!! We literally have our whole lives to be with someone so I’m not gunna rush it especially in our 20s people move around so much/circumstances change!

[@RaulRuizH]

You have to come to Seville in April and see the Feria, nice weather and main fair here.

[@jadelauren2269]

so thrilled that everything has worked out for the best for you 💖

[@maneskinnnnn7190]

its not a ''problem'' to be comfortable with your own company and prefer to be alone and single. Its sad how society conditions us to think we need to be in a couple or there is 'something wrong with us''. Some people are happier single and that's fine. Be an individual and do what you want, don't let society brainwash you. I have been single my whole life, have been in love once but it was with my married straight lecturer, and I am still In love with her so ye lol

[@oliviadent970]

This is too relatable haha

[@kathryn1397]

The truth, ah we love the anxiety induced existential thoughts that keep us up at night lol. Thanks this video was helpful! :)

[@RevisionWithEve]

Thanks for watching!

[@AliceDickinsonx]

I'm having the same crisis. I love living in Spain and don't wanna go back to the UK but Spain just doesn't have the jobs / good salaries. :(

[@tara5047]

hiya! i was just wondering if people doing the same language at uni (i.e. are on the same course together) ever kind of 'team up' and go to the same/similar places (even if they're doing different things whilst there) or does everyone tend to separate? x

im from the states and studied abroad in barcelona 2.5 years ago. i wish with all of my heart to go back, but i haven't made it yet. i do have a friend that studied abroad in barcelona for a semester, graduated with her bachelors in the states, then went back to barcelona to get her masters and is now working full time there. i could not be more jealous of her, and i'd do anything to go back.. i just unfortunately cannot for the life of me figure out what career path i want to pursue lol

[@irene8769]

watching your videos while eating a late breakfast makes my day :)

[@sarah.93.31]

Hi Eve, thanks for all of this information. I’m beginning to consider doing a traineeship in France form where for summer 2022. Can I ask if you got to choose your specific internship or did you just make an application profile and companies sift through applications and pick the ones the want? Glad your enjoying Spain, you lucky duck! 😁

[@stuartkeylock4199]

Love all your streams its good to open up about things I have been dating someone at the moment I hope that it goes well for you in 2021

[@davidhill8163]

so proud of you and the person you are :)

[@terricraig616]

Actually so obsessed with you Eve ❤️❤️

[@slickjumpedoverthelazydog]

Love your content especially your year abroad content

[@rondoflicflac]

Hoping you can visit Argentina in the future! 💛 You'll be very welcomed here!!!!

[@jonseyyhd4627]

Happy you are still single , Lydia broke my heart and is now with captain gap year from the imbertweeners, eve all the way baby !

[@nikjonas4329]

😂😂😂 best comment I’ve seen !

[@PlanetImo]

I love my own company and would be happy living alone. But also love socialising, too.

[@mariamayub883]

Omggg You literally look so stunning 🤩

[@izzymallion6527]

I've been in Lisbon for a year and I'm a bit scared about getting everything home ahah

[@PlanetImo]

I was a remainer too. Not looking forward to the visas for working in Europe once that picks up again.

[@beteb4626]

You are amazing, talented, smart and so much more!!! xoxo

[@ishat5070]

yess! this type of vid is the best hehe x🤩 p.s. where did you get your top from i love it x

[@MickaelaAleshia]

Girly you look so good!!!😍

[@charlottebunt280]

I'm hoping to move abroad to Seville next year in February! I don't know if you'll still be there but I'd literally love to be friends with you, you seem so cool :)

[@engmfj]

Don't worry, I was in my 30s before I met my husband 😉 I was also perfectly fine living on my own until then, I couldn't imagine ever living with someone and being so close, but I slowly got used to it (though I still very much appreciate alone time once in a while)

[@emilybrookeh]

Honestly in love with your content! you look amazing too❤️

[@AliceDickinsonx]

I went to Sevilla from 24 hours fromcadiz to Madrid and I was like Wowwwww

[@Maya-xb3ts]

So glad I have found your channel!

[@violahelen_]

i vote for moving to Sevilla after graduation. 100000%

[@stuartkeylock4199]

Hope you get through study and pass all your exams Praying for you know

[@Cupcakiiiii]

I'm German and I've been to Berlin multiple times and while it's a great city I never really understood the hype about it coming from especially Americans etc. because I think there are way prettier cities within Germany (I know a lot of people will disagree though I guess Berlin is just not for me). But long story short you should definitely come visit some other cities here Eve :) Ps: Would totally choose Spain over Germany just love the way of life there :)

[@mariajacobs5307]

loved this fr x

[@PhoebeJones]

Thankyou for this! It’s so useful!

[@jadel6194]

Hey, where did you get your white summer dress from that’s on your insta story, I love it? xx

[@isabellarose3900]

I’ve got the same one it’s from pretty little thing. www.prettylittlething.com/white-ruched-frill-detail-strappy-skater-dress.html?istCompanyId=3b233929-048d-4b79-a672-b37827e7282d&istFeedId=995a7449-4b91-4f81-8010-f9c5da786479&istItemId=wialrqxpx&istBid=tztw&gclid=CjwKCAjwoNuGBhA8EiwAFxomA6otoksx7ePr8u04Vqj2QxBFvfBsw4zyrwA0-CX_WtA6C1gcmUDxyRoCwDEQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&refresh=1624718883906

[@jadel6194]

@@isabellarose3900 thank you so much!

[@RevisionWithEve]

It’s from Zara! X

[@jadel6194]

@@RevisionWithEve thank you!💕

[@busayooyedoyin7303]

Loved this video so much babe xxx

[@ameliatrencher]

This is such a helpful video!

[@preeta3732]

Love these videos 😊❤️

[@angelajohnson8936]

Hi, do you mind me asking which medical insurance you used?

[@martinwhite1896]

Can you list the accommodation sites you mentioned please.

[@dfsx7934]

the dark hair suits u sm

[@thefioretta100]

You look soo pretty in blue. Makes your eyes pop 👀

[@alisontaylor6135]

You look so together xx

[@justanotherpersonxo]

Glowing

[@HelensLife_]

Great to hear everything is going well! I recently posted my review on my Master's degree course 😊✨

[@kennalime5644]

25:40 yep, that´s me. 100% me. You couldn´t have described me better aahahahahhaha Edit: OMG!!!!! all you said on that part was just like listening to me talkinggggg

[@dylanlarge11]

Yeah I feel a lot of us feel like that these days

[@kennalime5644]

@@dylanlarge11 we are not alone, I guess :)

[@dylanlarge11]

@@kennalime5644 I guess but I do very much feel it!

[@bugsypresents7649]

Usual be watching after work xx

[@rheasudesan8997]

The university of Hertfordshire has hacked my phone and laptop and are leaking my mind out through an app and people have access to it, what is it called.

[@yasminayture3674]

Maybe you need to be friends first and then it will evolve. You don't seem the type of person who wants to go on dates so don't force yourself maybe let it happen naturally?

[@lunamercuri1585]

Love uuuu

[@aashimasharma9367]

Hi Eve

[@tiborkovacs5317]

Great vid thanks.

[@RaquelSofiaUni]

Just a thought, but maybe you could be aromantic? Much love x

[@MCcrizz]

Omdss if you ever get the chance to move around Spain plssss go to Malaga it is still in Andalucia just further south and I'm from there I love it smmmm hahah❤️

[@RevisionWithEve]

Im there rn x

[@brahimkamel8327]

Greeting from morrocco country

[@rondoflicflac]

💛✨💛✨

[@Test-zc9rd]

Which factors to consider when choosing a country? Should I take politics into consideration? For example, the UK seems like a good place to study politics as well as for tertiary education in general due to short course durations without sacrificing quality and cheaper tuition fees than in the US. However, the political situation seems quite uncertain thanks to Brexit and the possibility of Scotland leaving the UK though this seems unlikely at the moment (according to polls/Boris). The UK also ranks "low" in terms of freedom of the press (33 rsf ranking) should such things also be taken into consideration? Those tory wankers seem a bit dodgy, this is a reeeaaallyyy far fetched/hugely exaggerated, but I mean one doesn't wanna get deported midst degree, do you? Besides, the current immigration rules/policies aren't really welcoming either. Should you support a government (with taxes etc.) that doesn't seem to want you there in the first place and "destroyed" a bunch of lives (ppl. who had to move due to Brexit) including your friend's life, a friend who is so British that their first actions were complaining, banter, politely joining a queue and getting some naan bread ffs? On the other hand is missing out on a good education, pubs, banter, Tesco, legit Asian takeaway and an interesting time abroad worth it just because of the points mentioned above? Sry for the rant, just had to get this off my mind to focus on more important things atm... TLDR: Should you take (bad) politics into consideration when moving abroad? PS: Nice to hear you enjoyed your life in Germany, most Germans don't

[@katieroberts7012]

I'm not going to say you are, but I think you'd find the terms asexual/aromatic useful, or at least consider if you are on the spectrum, like demi or gray.

[@mtaufikkurniawan3273]

Sukses syeLaLu Mbak, meskipun Inyong ra teyeng Mbake ngomong apa, sing penting Kula hadir Nyimak nggeh, ManTuL 👍