What is Berlin really like? 2 month life update: study abroad 🦋

I want this to be a part 1. I have so much more to say. get this to 12k likes and I'll make a part 2, digging deeper into the differences between British/German culture as I've found them to be, my relationships in the city etc! ✨
I meant what I said about times feeling heavy. If you're in lockdown and struggling, you're so so not alone. I'm sending you a virtual hug from afar. You've got this. 🌟
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My beloved vegan Doc Martens: amzn.to/3niIPcb
My bike in Berlin: swapfiets.de/ (I think you can use the code JADE10 to get 10% off?)
One of my favourite cafes in Berlin: www.the-greens-berlin.de/
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Casual Magic of the Day: Today I... napped!? I DON'T USUALLY NAP. this is revolutionary. I'm proud of myself for taking a solid few hours this afternoon to just chill. I baked vegan peanut butter cookies. I did a meditation and ate my meal prep. Lockdown life is all about the simplest of things.
It's been a rough week. An emergency situation happened yesterday. Today's little moment with that gorgeous light made everything seem okay for a second.
Song I'm enjoying: peppermint by lavendar
What are YOU grateful for today?
FAQ:
How old are you? ~ 20 (woah, what!! i feel old, sigh)
Where are you from? ~ The UK! Near London.
I study abroad at university in Berlin with Minerva.
Did you take a gap year? ~ Yes! From 2018-2019, I interrailed Europe, worked in London, backpacked Australia, did a French language immersion in France and spent 3 months in Uganda.
CURRENT FAVOURITES - things I love recently (these are all affiliate links):
Laptop stand: tinyurl.com/y7fvdglm
Pip and Nut Almond Butter. Just yes: amzn.to/3eSEOaG
The productivity apps To-doist and Notion (both free!): todoist.com and www.notion.so
My beloved ukulele: amzn.to/3niJzht
Two of my fave hair products: amzn.to/32ZlLX6 and amzn.to/32ZlLX6
I also love the Chrome extension Momentum!: tinyurl.com/ped7kbq
if no one has told you today, you are enough. 💛

[@christinelee2535]

“I’m less consistent on KZbin, not because I don’t love you guys, but because I love myself more” YES THIS IS AN AMAZING MINDSET. AND YES I ADORE THESE “sit and chat” VIDEOS 💓

[@tessascherphof1019]

This really stuck with me, too. The best sentence I've heard today!

[@aparajitaprabhu1947]

@@tessascherphof1019 yesss

[@avahofmeister9235]

I love this corner of the internet so much, I'm always left feeling so inspired

[@ansoniamuse401]

Corner? Lol

[@ebuwaericaogbebor2736]

Me too

[@mihlemags]

I spent a month in Germany (not Berlin) and I absolutely loved every single moment on it . I’m black and I thought I would experience micro aggressions from the older generation ,which I’m not used too because I come from South Africa which is a very diverse country . But I experienced none of it ( directly I don’t know about indirectly ) I got along so well with my host family and even the grandparents I just felt like a part of their family which I’m grateful for . Germany honestly opened my eyes more to what the world has to offer and that not everyday will be the same . So I honestly relate to video and I miss Germany Sorry for my rant I just miss traveling

[@littlesunshine5307]

Hy! Can you tell me which city did you lived in cause I want go to study there without being scared of racism?

[@mihlemags]

@@littlesunshine5307 oh I was is Paderborn which is like a town near Bielefeld ( which is a bigger city )in Northrein Westfalen you should go and they do have a university there so I think the opportunity would be great

[@victorianjeri1000]

How were u able to get such a wonderful opportunity?

[@littlesunshine5307]

@@mihlemags thanks so much hahaha I am kind of scared even if I already went to Hamburg and Berlin and I really enjoyed there but I don’t want to live in a big city but thanks for sharing the info 🥰

[@mihlemags]

@@victorianjeri1000 I was an exchange student😊

[@thelexicon7294]

I have a vivid memory of myself sprawled on my bed at 2AM watching this video for the first time dreaming about the What Ifs. And it's only now that I'm two months out from moving to Berlin, slowly packing up my apartment and coming to terms with the fact that I actually did it, that I realize that I never really thought that I would. I thought the closest I'd ever get to that gumption to relocate to a foreign country would be to live vicariously through you. But I've just landed an amazing job in Berlin and I'm on my way. And I've returned to once again really reflect on your words and take them to heart so they can hopefully help me out on my journey as well. Thank you, for everything. I hope you've only grown since.

[@lv834]

Hi! I just moved to Berlin myself and am also coming back to Jade's video for a little pick-me-up since this city is A LOT. Is there anything that helped you feel more at home here? Due to the sheer size of Berlin and the anonymity this brings, I find it hard to make deeper connections with people.

[@s.s2678]

I literally just said: " Jade is one of the few reasons why internet is still a good place" and than found out that you have a new video and couldn't help but smiled. You're such an inspiration, I'm so glad I found your channel :)

[@LL-wu5ui]

There are not only "a few" reasons.... you just need to look at better parts of the internet.

[@meghnaprakash6991]

She's the absolute best :)

[@johannap8895]

This thought about heavyness really resonated with me - getting colder and darker (the sun sets before 4pm and it is ~2°C in my country already), second wave of covid (we don't have a lockdown yet but that might happen anytime now), populism and right wing politics on rise, uni work - it simply is a lot. But to everyone reading this - feeling so is okay. Please take time for yourself. Take yourself on a walk. Call a friend. Sleep. You matter and are important. We've got this 🦋 Oh and Jade - I am sure we all (well, most of us, there always are some who disagree) would love the videos you think aren't good enough. I personally really enjoyed today's chatty type of a video, and sure would like to watch some more. 🌻 Sending a virtual hug to anyone needing this 💛

[@Zoe_EK]

That was lovely Johanna and made me smile! Sending back a warm hug from Munich ☀️

[@skyhart615]

Wishing you all the best luck ❤️❤️❤️

[@yahyeet3694]

Yes on all of these. Here's a hug too!

[@skyhart615]

@@yahyeet3694 hey do you watch Heather's channel too ?

[@yahyeet3694]

@@skyhart615 I don't think so, I don't know who Heather is :(

[@JulieElvenMusic]

As a German, I was really impressed by your summary of German / Berlin history and current issues! You're such a ray of light and your curiosity and passion for life is contagious, always looking forward to new videos by you! :)

[@fckfck4181]

Hi lady did u visited Munich? Berlin and Munich seem to be completely opposite of each other lol, I plan to visit Berlin soon but next week I go to Freiburg ! Then Stuttgart then dusseldorf but I will go to rural part too, I wonder if I will like Berlin more than Munich tbh I do think Berlin doesn't look really beautiful compared to Munich but idk really.. what do u like more Berlin or Munich?

[@CiaraGan]

aaa jade i’ve been feeling so hopeless lately with everything happening in the world. once you asked me to think about three things that i’m grateful for i literally started crying. thank u for being such a ball of sunshine, grateful for you and what you share 🥺🤍

[@maelinejuste1077]

Hey ! Just wanted to tell you that when we feel like this, when noyhing is going right, when we're scared, anxious ect, the arms of our creator is open to us. I don't know if you beleive in somtething or not, but I just wanted to tell you that God exists, and you are here only because of him. He created everything and he has the solution to the world's problem! The thing is that humain don't want God, they reject him so we are abandon tou oursleves and pay the consequences... but anyway! You could try to speak to him, to ask him to prove personnaly to you if he exist because he does! Just call unpon his name and he will rescue you and give you peace, for sure!!! Be blessed, and I am coming in total peace, I don't want to create any debates! Have a great day/ night/ evening in Jesus's name 😘! There's hope in Jesus Christ ( son of God) 😊

[@adysluminsky9182]

@@maelinejuste1077 I totally agree with you...these are my believes

[@maelinejuste1077]

@@adysluminsky9182 ☺️

[@automatyknowejery8505]

I get the well deserved appreciation, but y'all people simpin'

[@renegadebikersol2936]

Nothing's ever hopeless. Cause even when you hit rock bottom the only direction is up. I hope you make times better for yourself. 👍🏽

[@nesrinisli5936]

Falafel isn’t typically used in Turkish cuisine, it’s rather Lebanese or Syrian.

[@alphaindustries6411]

deutsch hier

[@tina.InTheSkyWithDiamonds]

Or Israeli 🙂

[@reemyousef9099]

@@tina.InTheSkyWithDiamonds palestinian* you made a mistake right there

[@danjlp9155]

@@reemyousef9099 Is falafel not traditionally Israeli?

[@ClaraChocomel]

This

[@errorwhilstloadingtryagain1193]

This video will be my casual magic of the day

[@UnJadedJade]

And your comment might be mine. 💛

[@annabanana-mc8mz]

You’re the reason why I became so academically motivated 1 and a half year ago and I’ve been really struggling this semester which is my last year in ib and watching your video and seeing you just brings me back to that time where I felt like I can do anything. Thank you so much!

[@Lauraviw]

The end of this video made me cry, everything you're saying is so beautiful and thoughtful ❤️ thank you Jade, you made my day.

[@juanmoliner6667]

I love seeing you in Berlin! And following this Journey, I have got to admit the Berlin videos have been my favourites of your channel so far Jade x

[@UnJadedJade]

This means so much, thank you! I feel like I'm slowly coming into myself as a videomaker (even if I'm less consistent...oop). I've loved telling the stories of my life here, thank you

[@juanmoliner6667]

@@UnJadedJade your artistic talents for video making really do show!! And quite frankly you could film a tree and i would still watch it haha x

[@nachtkralle7281]

I love how you emphasize on mental health because it has been a journey for me the last years to realize how important it is to support and care about yourself 💕

[@megangardner_science_and_art]

I love that you also talk about difficult topics that would be so easy to omit to avoid “the difficult”. It’s refreshing for someone with a platform like yours to address things that are important but less popular to bring up. What you do is important and definitely appreciated.

[@MarianaKobayashi]

You are such a beautiful being and whoever has an internet connection appreciates your humble existence. Also, MORE RAMBLING PLEASE. Sending you and everyone reading this a virtual hug ❤️

[@amalwasti2729]

Honestly Jade, you never fail to make me smile and feel motivated to do my best. Ily

[@Zoe_EK]

I've been loving your reflected "balcony rambles" ☕ as they are kind of therapeutic, deeply honest and real! Just sharing and speaking things out loud and sometimes just taking a few minutes to think and process is what we need sometimes (I've actually done that with my roommate today instead of getting lost in a series of online lectures and assignments we had a very long and deep conversation as we both felt a bit lost lately... I even convinced her to go on a short walk to get some fresh air and appreciate the sunny weather together 🍁) Thank you Jade✨ Have a beautiful evening and lovely greets from a fellow online uni student from Munich! 💕

[@tamaralutkova4784]

Jade, your words and laughs and thoughts were really something i needed to hear💓 thank you for your time and please don’t question the quality and importance of this video!! love you

[@isakathe1934]

You just radiate positivity and love, Jade. It's so wonderful and it rubs off! I'm so happy you are having a good time and that you manage to find those small golden moments despite having to write three essays a week! 💕

[@karolinahedesz806]

Jade, It’s my first comment that I have ever made on someone’s KZbin video. I lasted till the last seconds of this video and I did really enjoy it, especially your rumble at the end about mental health and important of putting yourself first “even if that means saying no to people” (that was on point). I would love to see more of videos like this one! Kisses from Denmark from Karolina (I’m Polish but I’m also studying abroad) 💓

[@TimothyLam]

"We've got good energy" Yes Jade your videos always radiate good energy 🌟

[@UnJadedJade]

gahhh you are wonderful, have a beautiful day 🌟

[@TimothyLam]

@@UnJadedJade okay I wasn't expecting a response from you i may or may not be fanboying a little. Have a wonderful day as well 🌻

[@thulani5764]

I'm in the middle of exams here in Australia right now, and I've been really overwhelmed, but this has honestly helped me so much, and reminded me that I have so much to be grateful for. Thank you Jade! You never fail to bring my spirits up!

[@shahadfaisal9176]

Your vibe and energy is so contagious, you could honestly ramble about Anything and it will still make people feel better. it’s like listening to your friend and how their day is going when you’re tired of your own. It’s nice and it makes you tap out for a bit and come back with some new energy. Thankyou for your rambles and goodluck with everything🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍

[@maria.3.3.3]

Hey Jade! Could you do a self-discipline, study video? How you organise studying, doing sport, meeting up with friends, partying etc?? That would be awesome!

[@loopywithoutlucozade]

Good point to highlight the problem of gentrification, however do you not feel like Minerva as an institution contributes to or even encourages it? Dropping extremely privileged students into cities for a few months at a time to 'engage' with the city on a pretty superficial level then leave again? What you mentioned about learning about start-up culture when trendy start-ups are often what exacerbate gentrification through exploitation of the cheap rents in 'less desirable' areas of cities? Just seemed like a lack of self awareness?

[@Missgirl7533]

Yeah, tbf so many people (myself included) have eagerly spread ''awareness'' about gentrificiation, but what are we doing about it? That's the real question. It's good to understand that unjustness is present in the system, but if you are in a position of privelage, shouldn't recognizing these systemic flaws prompt you to do something in order to improve the situation?

[@hayati6374]

@@Missgirl7533 My thought about what to do about gentrification is great transport options. That way it should not be so much of a problem to get into the city quickly. Another possibility is to decentralize stuff like universities to have housing interests overlap less, so different parts are more evenly popular

[@josefineschueler]

Hahahaha

[@mariaeduardaanjosmoura5420]

Good point,but I think if the students at Minerva engage correctively enough they can make that impact as minimal as possible. Of course, gentrification appears even in the simplest facts such as a German City having many English-speaking establishments to accommodate tourists,but if the traveler him/herself are aware of the impact they have and look for stating in non-franchise hotels to stay in,try to shop locally,give more emphasis to small service providers etc you can help even in a position that you could only be in because of globalization and gentrification

[@kaltespopcorn4087]

I think to do something against the gentrification when you're in a place of privilage, it's possible to support the local campaigns to stop the consequences of big investors buying buildings. For example #stopheimstaden thats happening right now in Berlin.

[@wizardchess7406]

PLEASE post more of these! They’re like a mini therapy session and make me pause and be present with myself and how I’m feeling. Thank you for being a small but much needed positive influence in your viewers’ lives 😊💖

[@janana7137]

oh jade i loved this!!! i watch so many meaningless and superficial videos on youtube and you are here for the depth and for what actually matters and i loved this because i haven't had a conversation like this in some time and because i felt like i was just sitting there with you. i love how you just ramble about your thoughts because that gives me something to think about more deeply and i love the way you speak and your positivity. honestly jade, even though i have only been watching you for a short time, i've already learnt a lot from you!

[@hannahleigh6713]

Sitting here on my night shift while balancing uni work and feeling exactly how you explained! These videos feel like I’m having a chat with you and honestly are always the first videos I click on

[@kimbalyortiz1662]

As a German I really find it interesting how people from other countries view our culture. Thanks for letting us into your mind and keep those positive vibes 💕

[@raleighblevins1804]

These are some of my favorite videos. I commented on the last one and this, again, reminds me of just chatting with a pal. It is such a pleasure to hear your insights on life and the analogies that you apply to the little moments you have experienced. I am grateful for your phrase "casual magic" as it has opened up another perspective I didn't know I needed in my spiral of negative self talk. I hope there's no pressure to put out content from the people that watch your videos. You're doing so much to build yourself up as a person and to have a moment of your time is a blessing. Thank you for sharing these moments because I do look forward to sitting down with some tea and nodding along to your positive, thought-provoking ideas and questions.

[@toudabazaz8648]

Yes I watched it till the end, i love it. This kind of videos give me inspiration especially in dark lonely times. It feels like a friendly casual yet interesting chat between friends which I miss.

[@kkindzerska]

I’m watching this now, because I’m in Berlin and thought I might hear some tips for this city which I did, but also your video and YOU are just so inspiring and cozy and deep, having you as a friend must be so special. Love you❤️

[@AliceMcx]

It's terrifying how quickly time is passing by at the minute, it feels just last month that you were even debating going to Berlin at all wow?? So so pleased that you're thriving in Berlin though 🥰✨

[@UnJadedJade]

RIGHT! gahhhh time flies. Alice, can I just say, I've always appreciated your comments throughout this whole journey 🥺

[@AliceMcx]

Awh JADE thankyou!!! 🥺 I genuinely feel like we’re on similar journeys at the minute in terms of living somewhere new, balancing the struggles of uni work and just covid life in general so the least I can do is hype you up a little xx💛

[@fiomateo]

this was lovely. I feel like I get to live through everything with you and Berlin sounds like a dream 🤍 your videos always make me so warm and happy. like a safe space I can go to when life is too much. good luck with your workload!! hang in there, you’re killing it!!

[@karlah-b9140]

Thank you for such a wholesome video! Right now I find myself stuck at the end of some really stressful times and it’s brought about a lot of uncertainty for what I will do next, but your positivity, appreciation and interest in the world around you is so inspiring and really brightens my day 💜💜 good luck with everything Jade, we will all get there!

[@aparajitaprabhu1947]

I was blowing kisses at my screen to your face as you were talking about how you love yourself and your mental state takes constant attention to keep stable and I GET IT, and how you told us to do the same... I honest to god LOVE this content, who wants Jade to upload some old rambly videos of hers that she convinced herself not to post!! If you have them Jade, we’d love to listen✊😌

[@ImogenWhite]

No way have you been in Berlin 2 months!! It feels like yday we were watching you move in!! Hope you’re doing okay with lockdown 2.0, I’ve had a bit of a rubbish day but this video has really cheered me up so thank you ❤️ also I am loving the Instagram stories at the moment, your one yday resonated with me so much (and the tips were super helpful) as I also share a room at uni and find it can be so tricky sometimes to carve out space for yourself. Jade your positivity is honestly so infectious! ✨

[@charlottecooper9588]

Aww I'm sorry you had a bad day. Just know tommarrow is going to be so much better! Everyone has bad days but I'm glad this video cheered you up :)x

[@punaya3688]

Your comments are always so positive! 🌻

[@ameliafoster3633]

Jade, these videos feel like friends having a catch-up - I appreciate it so much. You're an inspiration, honestly. Everyone needs a friend like Jade. Such a star

[@keiarna]

please post them all! every video you put out is so inspiring, educational and uplifting! I understand your doubts, but these kinds of videos are so personal and free-flowing, making them so easy to watch and connect with. Also, you never ramble, even in your simple chat videos there is so much depth and meaning, looking forward to your next post, but until then look after yourself x

[@dream-sk8ri]

Hi Jade, i've been watching your videos for two years now and i want to let you know that i really appreciate YOU and your effort in these moments that you share with us :) I've read somewhere that the only way to heal is to let yourself feel, so please take all the time you need, to go through your emotional and mental health journey. You're a beautiful human inside and out. I sincerely wish you all the best in every adventure that u take. Please never forget that you're very important and worthy .Sending u much love and light

[@jjoewriter]

I have been to Berlin once, for five days. It's a really short amount of time, but I tried to let all the feels and all the energy just soak in. And it so did. I still think about that trip as a transformative experience. Your point of view is really valued and of course I take it with a grain of salt and process it. These videos are just as enjoyable as any other you've made in the past couple months that I've been watching your content and following your journey. Particularly, today, you made me rethink of my own past experiences abroad (I live in Greece) and rejoice!

[@hi_ich_bin_lorelei]

These kinds of "sit down and talk about anything" videos are the best, Jade! I could watch them for hours. It honestly feels like catching up with an old friend. The way you approach things - the good and bad - is very unique and inspiring, and yet so authentic and reassuring. The world is crazy enough at the moment. This is all we need. Thank you!

[@giorgia.g]

I really felt the part about this being heavy times.. This year has definitely been the hardest one so far for me, be it mental health related and other things. So it was very uplifting listening to this! I needed this, so thank you Jade!💛✨ Btw.. I glad you decided to post this video, I think a lot of people needed to hear those things right now!🌞

[@soylara6650]

i loved to watch you "just rambling on your balcony" haha

[@lameperson4867]

My parents and I went to Berlin the summer of 2017, and found Kreuzberg as our favourite place. We returned to Kreuzberg in 2018 and 2019 and planned to return the summer of 2020 aswell, but that obviously couldn't happen. However, Kreuzberg is so beautiful! People are so engaged and creative! Groups of people of all ages, backgrounds and identites sitting on the ground together singing and playing guitar, buildings covered in greenery and creatively decorated balconies- and I even saw someone bring a piano outside to play! All the turkish influence, the grafitti of all sorts, and how the architecture of the buildings is so mixed in a lovely way (obviously because of the intense history of the country). There are second hand shops and turkish shops and small-scale galleries everywhere. I can't believe how wonderful Kreuzberg is and I miss it, I'm so happy you live there!

[@somegirl5011]

Can't even put into words how much your videos mean to me 💕 your positivity and perspective got me through lockdown and huge finals without cripling stress, so thank you.

[@chopsthicccs]

truly crying, i love you jade. thank you for making me always feel like im not alone. thank you thank you so much jade

[@aloudjane137]

Berlin is SO NOT representative of how the average of Germany/a German is in terms of countryside (use of areas), people, mindset, beliefs, politics, language, city architecture and so on. If you want to have an experiance of that I recommend you visit a town like Osnabrück or Bielefeld or Gießen.

[@alphaindustries6411]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/They're_Only_Chasing_Safety

[@eveh9003]

Also Heidelberg

[@tina.InTheSkyWithDiamonds]

Yeah it's incredible how many beautiful cities there are that are "more German" and representative of their area. I'm thinking of Lübeck, Nürnberg, Augsburg, Heidelberg, Dresden. Just the beauty of those places! And then there's Berlin 💩🤭

[@jajaL926]

Gießen is ugly af😂😂

[@aloudjane137]

I am not talking about beautiful I am talking about average! I think it is important not to only look at the pretty sides of something to fully understand it.

[@tajashania]

i love these styles of videos from you, jade! feels like i’m talking to a friend 🥺

[@Hueshanlilia]

I didn't know how much I needed this video right now. I'm having a tough right now (just as a lot of people as I observed), and hearing that it's okay to feel the way I feel made me feel so much better. Thank you!

[@mohaddesehkz5106]

In these hard times, watching videos like these, gives me (and I'm sure gives so many others) lots of energy and makes us realize we're not the only ones feeling low. Thanks for sharing 💞

[@maria.3.3.3]

My friends just suprised me with a trip to Berlin once the situation with Covid is better! I hope I get to see you and have a talk with you! You would get along with us sooo well! Woaah! And my friends would be so happy to have someone to show us around and to all vegan restaurants!

[@UnJadedJade]

Oh this is AMAZING! I hope the situation improves soon. I've not left my apartment in 3 days and I can't wait to explore this beautiful city again 🥺 let me know when you're in Berlin. I'll see what we can do...

[@maria.3.3.3]

@@UnJadedJade I heard about it! Germany is in a mini lockdown again, isn't it?? I live in Switzerland and my government is trying to avoid that at all costs. I wish you a lot of casual magic for the day, lockdowns can be very exhausting, especially with your Uni! However I'm sure you will manage it perfectly, the optimist you are! As soon as the situation stabilizes and we know when we will do the trip, I will let you know! Where do you check your messages the most? DMs on Insta? Or comments on youtube? You must get a lot of them!! I hope we will be able to meet up, that would be awesome! You could show us all the thriftstores!

[@khadidjazegrir4645]

@@UnJadedJade I'm really glad you have posted this video and especially the last part I can totally relate to it. I also haven't left home for couple of days also and just realising that we are leaving close to each other, it would be great if we can have coffee and chat some day 🥰

[@myra971]

Jade, this was so worth posting. Thank you 😊 Lots of love from the US 💕

[@malakk2671]

how can someone be so amazing, im in love with u jade, i watched a twenty minute video while it felt like two minutes. ur such a peaceful person, u bring peace to my live.

[@oceanmermaid7581]

All the deep thinking is exactly what I needed to hear and I think a lot of people too, whether it's about the history of a place you visit or how to get through the dark days, and it surprised me that you thought that this wouldn't be usefull when it's the most usefull thing I wish I could find everywhere on youtube, so thank you for sharing 🧡

[@madscha5918]

Honestly jade, I'm really concerned that you don't get enough sleep. I know, I sound like a mom, but a uni system where you have to pull all nighters can't be good. Sleeping has such a big impact on your physical an mental health and more importantly in a uni context, not getting enough sleep has a really big impact on your brain especially your memory. I highly recommend the book why we sleep by Matthew walker, it has really changed my perspective on how I approach uni work but universitys have to change their approach too. It's definitely not healthy to require so much from your students that they don't get enough sleep. This is not how you make sure your students are really learning in a sustainable way. Anyways, I really love your KZbin channel & your positive energy Make sure you stay safe, healthy, happy and get as much sleep as you can! 🥰

[@deirdra3095]

Please find me a university where students don’t pull all nighters. Of course it’s not healthy but every student does it unfortunately. It’s less of an issue with Minerva and more with the entire layout of university.

[@shibilimujeebshibili6410]

Ooh. That is going to be very hard to find. Me and my cousin study for MBA. I can say I’m getting fair amount of sleep a day, about six hrs on average. But my cousin only get 3 hrs a day. Uni's push our limit.

[@bethanyferguson4719]

@@deirdra3095 I don't pull all-nighters for my university. I'm doing a similar course to Jade, most of my assessments are spread out so they aren't all due at once and each day my uni work is only a couple of hours with all my lectures also being available online in case we cannot go into university to watch in person (I live in New Zealand so COVID is not really a problem) I get A's in pretty much all my assessments so I'm definitely putting in enough hours for my studies but I am also able to look after myself. I do agree that the layout of university in general is terrible and the stereotypes of how students must not look after their own health and well being in order to get your assessments finished in time is horrible and should be addressed but not all universities are like that (or at least my course isn't)

[@deirdra3095]

@@bethanyferguson4719 Most of my friends are currently taking 5 courses and working 10-20 hours a week. The amount of time we have to spend on doing assignments on top of that is not doable always within reasonable hours, especially with classes online. That’s very good for you and lucky for you if you’re able to complete all your work all the time but most people don’t have the luxury of having few assignments and only a couple hours of university work a day. For example, I generally have 5 hours of lecture a day, 2-3 hours of work a day, 2ish hours of food, 30 minutes to 1 hour of exercise and 7-8 hours of sleep. That only leaves 5 extra hours for things I enjoy and for doing homework. Obviously I try to not take hours from my sleep but realistically if I have a day where I have more homework than usual, I may need to give up sleep if I want to finish an assignment in time.

[@bethanyferguson4719]

@@deirdra3095 Sorry I was agreeing with you about the uni workload being ridiculous and was just trying to use my university experience as an example that not all universities are like that. I have to work 20 hours a week, look after my autistic sister and have my own health problems so if I want to a university that did demand a high workload I would either be failing or forced to also do all-nighters. Honestly, the whole student stereotypes of having all-nighters to finish assignments, eating instant noodles, and living in poor housing are so problematic and should not be considered normal as it directly affects students' health and wellbeing. There are so many different ways that uni could improve but a lot of the time they won't because it involves them not making as much money. It has been proven one of the worst ways of teaching people is by lectures yet it is considered the norm simply because it means universities can make more money by having lots of students in the classes and only a couple of lecturers.

[@luzieweiers3140]

I really appreciate you also addressing the issue of gentrification in Berlin and other big cities. There is actually a p nice song called "Utopie" by Team Avantgarde, it's in german but the lyrics are really nice. Maybe smt for your german learning journey haa

[@bethenb2562]

I genuinely find you such an inspiring person. I’m a nightmare for getting overly stressed and overwhelmed where I throw myself into uni and staying physically healthy, but whenever I get to that point I’ve somehow developed a habit of watching one of your videos and it instantly helps me realign and rethink. Thanks for keeping KZbin such a positive and pure place ☺️

[@violahelen_]

Jade!! I loved this video so, so much. looking after your mind is so important and YES saying no more to people because you’ve gotta look after you is something i’ve slowly come to realise. self care IS productive. sending everyone love and light as we go into winter, we’ve got this

[@hopegraham]

I love your videos so much! Youve really inspired me to take the leap and to travel more and that life is n out of my control. Thank youu❤️

[@azkaali89]

Jade is one of the brightest rays of positivity.

[@meghnaprakash6991]

Thank you for filming this and uploading it Jade! You are definitely the most wonderful, kind and uplifting virtual personality I know of. Watching each of your videos leaves me smiling always ♥️ please take care of yourself

[@ceceromano5857]

I absolutely love this video! Your perspective on life and on the city of Berlin is so refreshing and beautiful :) I think it's safe to say that any of us would always love to listen to your rambley videos!

[@Caffeinatedyetcalm]

The intro music wow wow wowwwwwww You’re editing is a big bamm of positivity 🥰 with all the nice music and colors!! My eyes are blessed 🤩

[@UnJadedJade]

🥺🥺 I appreciate you so much, thank you!!

[@Caffeinatedyetcalm]

@@UnJadedJade 🥰🥰🥰

[@karlah-b9140]

Right?? So cute and nice :))

[@leslieking5897]

I just want to start by saying thank you so much for this video. I watched it the whole way through and I appreciated your range of topics and the way you specified the importance of mental health. I felt I needed to hear that. I'm coming from the US in New England, Connecticut to be specific and I definitely felt the stress of this recent election. I loved your description of the city and I especially loved how you expressed your love of "history on every street." It's important to prioritize yourself, so if not posting as much is what you need I think that's exactly what you should do. As an avid follower and supporter of you and your channel, I know I wouldn't mind. Wishing you the best during this time. Have a good day lol 😁

[@UnJadedJade]

This comment means so much. Thank you for clearly engaging so deeply with this video and for your kind words 💛💛

[@leslieking5897]

@@UnJadedJade Oh wow! Thank you for commenting back and I will continue to do so ❤

[@juliahannahswiebel1797]

you don't know how much i enjoyed this positive chatting, just some cozy tea sipping together, i feel refreshed (and immediately going to write down everything i am grateful for)! take care jade x

[@jasmineramirez2445]

This is the earliest I’ve ever been!💙

[@anjakascak]

i love your berlin videos so much because i speak english as my native language too and have wanted to go to germany for uni since grade 5 and it's so cool seeing you doing just that

[@UnJadedJade]

oh i love this!! honestly, i'm so excited for you to do this some day soon!!

[@marievanlooveren8685]

I am so happy that i’ve found your channel. I love the energy your videos give me! You make me feel like i can make it through this hard time of our lives but you also show me that a lot of young people deal with the same heavyness that i’m feeling. Thank you Jade, dankuwel! 😉❤️

[@saraalzindani6671]

That is my fav content. I would watch it for hours. It’s useful, deep and make me feel like I’m not the only one having this weird talks with my self every time I feel the heaviness of life .

[@sophistic7238]

“Is this interesting” yes! Keep doing! Don’t stop!

[@thelaurenwatt]

i've loved following along with your journey in berlin !! (:

[@UnJadedJade]

i hope you know how much your comments along this journey mean to me!!

[@chloemonte5195]

jade this is an absolutely wonderful video. i love hearing you ramble on, it feels like having a chat with a good friend 🥺

[@ShanitaKumar]

I love these chatty videos! It's like sitting down with a friend and just unwinding and reflecting and I'll happily watch as many of these as you decide to make. It's a joy to watch you grow and learn and to come along for the ride. Thank you always for sharing! 💛🌻✨

[@anigrahpeer3150]

I’m so happy for you and how you’re doing so well in Berlin!! I’ve been following you here for 2 years and it’s so wonderful to see hop from one place to the other by working hard. Love your videos🧡😊 Best wishes from India 🇮🇳

[@UnJadedJade]

This means so much, thank you for being here for so long! Sending love to you in India 💛 (I'd love love to visit your country some day soon!)

[@pinkisaha2618]

@@UnJadedJade Yaa Jade you should definitely explore and come to India.I absolutely love how you describe places and I really appreciate your magical✨✨ power of making everything so positive. Thank you for making this day for me a little better ,I have not left home in months due to covid situation here but thank you .

[@pinkisaha2618]

@@StudyWithShreyality yes I remember ,but I am not sure whether she will come to India because of the (covid and rules and stuff ,yk??)

[@user-df4hw2hh5l]

"It depends on how you define beauty" ❤️🙌

[@potterhead3945]

I'm watching this in the morning but I'm grateful for: -the beautiful cloudy weather -the fact that for the whole morning I'm alone in my house -the nice subjects I'm studying today

[@kaoriflute1427]

OMG Jade your videos are always full of positivity! This IS the kind of video we need these days. It's important to prioritize yourself!! We do still see you even though it's less often. But when your videos come, it makes a person's day!

[@je573]

You are literally one of the most beautiful human beings I’ve ever seen

[@arpitalochab7381]

Uni means University RIGHT? PS: yes I agree...she is really a sweetheart ❤

[@honeypotfilms6066]

jade’s vibes are the best. i just feel safe on her channel - honeypot films

[@UnJadedJade]

your comments are sweeter than any honey I’ve encountered. you help make this space what it is, thank you.

[@shykearse8995]

you’re videos encourage me to stay positive, stay strong, and so much more. You have such a great impact on my life and i’d just like to thank you for everything ❤️

[@megan0757]

This video really REALLY helped me to de stress. It was really lovely to hear someone that is also doing uni and is stuck in lockdown is still managing to live such a wholesome and happy life

[@gemmahearne7947]

Aww your video just came up in my recommendations. You're so easy to listen to, great expressions and stunning hair. I'm an Irish girl living in Munich and like you, my German is not improving. Everyone speaks English to me here. In my 6 years, I've only met 4 people who speak only german to me. It's crazy. I'm glad you're loving Berlin. I adore Munich

[@steeler54combathamster52]

Tip: 'auf Deutsch bitte, ich möchte das lernen'---😉

[@huumattham]

I'm a student who went on the plane to France for my dream studying abroad 4 days before my 20th birthday. Now I'm currently in the first lockdown alone in my life after only 2 months going to school in human. I still don't get to know many friends, still don't speak French fluently (jokes on me, who dare to go to France with intermediate French level) and still don't catch up with the pace of uni work but I won't let this heavy time defeat me. I'm trying my best to live my life indoor, by my self with a computer screen 24/7. 3 things I'm grateful today: Getting up after a full sleep in a lovely Saturday morning. Getting to meet a friend after weeks Having a whole supportive family back in my home country who always back on me unconditionally. Today, I will ask a French friend what is his proudest point in his culture. I will be the one who ask others deep questions. Like you said, I will take time to answer these questions first on my own, then help people to give theirselves reflection time in this heavy situation.

[@rosiesewell389]

I love these ‘rambling’ videos! Jade always has interesting and insightful perspectives on things and I love her appreciation of mental health. Thankyou Jade!!❣️❣️

[@dafne9969]

Thank you for giving me the space to realize that I do feel really heavy, so much is going on in life, and sometimes I feel that I’m supposed to fully navigate it with no problem. But that’s so exhausting, I’ve been cycling in circles of stress, anxiety, negative self intrusive habits all making me feel so horrible throughout my weeks. I feel like this video made me feel really accepted to wanting to love and focus on myself more, as I transitioned from online school to physical school I found myself trying to please everyone around me. Mistaking the love that I feel for these beautiful people for the need of acceptance from these people. It’s so exhausting, having to worry all the time of their difficulties and problems and always trying to be someone that lifts them up. It may seem like something kind on the service but it hurts more than ever. I haven’t felt this broken in such a long time, I want to not prioritize others life’s over my own, wether it be their problems, difficulties, or having to turn down an event because I simply don’t want to go, I want to do so with all kinds of love for myself, because I know that in this way I’d be prioritizing myself , and truly loving myself,

[@Sneha-fh8lu]

Jade... U inspire me so much... I really wish we could be friends 🥺🥺❤

[@rubiapedone31]

"heavy energy" oh yeah. These past weeks were so hard to process, I am like a sponge lol I absorb everything it's around me and sometimes, that's a problem. But yeah, I think that this time is a very dark time because it's a transition time: people have a lot of time to think, to detox from our society's values and a lot of new souls and creative (or not) ideas come to life. We had more time to reflect on BLM, climate change, our priorities and I notice that beauty, light and hope is finding it's way through these times. So, thank you Jade for a positive perspective it always helps me to see things in different ways xx

[@UnJadedJade]

thank you for sharing your thoughts, I feel this.

[@wild.endeavours]

Jade, you are one of my favourite people to watch. I moved to Malta a couple of months after you moved to Berlin and your videos are really helping me to embrace every aspect of living in a new country and make the most out of it.

[@user-in8pl4qp9o]

the part about diverting the convo from school uni work to smth personal deep about perspective about life...that part really resonated with me. Like as always really good content. xoxo

[@macmaresa]

It is so great to hear this love letter to my city

[@CassielusMaximus]

Facts

[@noodliealoon2580]

This was a beautiful chat that I desperately needed in this moment. I'm going through a breakup on top of all of the other craziness going on in the world and in my life, and my mental health has suffered greatly as a result. This past week I have been struggling to take care of myself but this video has given me fresh motivation. There is still beauty in the world. There is still a brand new tomorrow waiting for me to conquer it. Thank you for being so authentic and pouring yourself into every video so genuinely. You are such a bright light in this dark time, Jade. And now, I think I will write 3 good things that have happened today, just to further marinate in this bit of joy I feel: 1.) I enjoyed a warm cup of coffee 2.) The weather is nice and chilly (at last!) 3.) I took some time to set boundaries with my ex 4.) (because I'm really feeling it) I did some yoga after waking up and really took time to connect with my body!

[@UnJadedJade]

Firstly, these 3 (or should I say 4, you go gal!!) good things make me so happy to read. Secondly, breakups suck. A lot. Like, a lot a lot. Whether they're amicable or messy. Whatever you need to do to process this, do it without guilt. I love that you're investing time in yoga and connecting with your body! I'm sending you love from afar. Time is incredibly healing 💛

[@Lea-nn5qz]

You can do this! I know it can be tough, but I believe in you😌

[@noodliealoon2580]

@@Lea-nn5qz Thank you so so much! Your encouragement means a lot :)

[@varandass98]

Jade, thank you. Truly. I feel the heaviness of right now SO SO deeply and it is pulling me down so much and you just managed to make me feel a bit less miserable, and that means everything. Thank you, have a beautiful day!

[@freyacole4061]

life is so hard at the moment, mental health is a struggle but thank you for reminding me to be grateful for the little things!! this made me smile, i hope you have a good day too :)

[@rue6614]

I’ve no idea if you will read this jade but I really hope you do. I just want to let you know I am kinda younger that you, I am 17 but I think mentally I am A LOT older. And I can relate to your internal self ALOT. Around 8 minutes into the video I knew you would be overthinking if you are just jabbering, and I knew you would think a billion times if you should post this and I knew you HAVE no doubt 101 videos which you have filmed, maybe even edited fully and never posted. I knew it was all true (but I wasn’t sure if you would tell that out) BUT I AM SOOOOOOO HAPPY YOU DID TELL IT OUT, because 1)we can console you saying that “sister jade you are not alone” and 2)your viewers can calm themself down by saying “okay dear me, I am not alone” You are doing a favor both ways. I regret ALOT and I think if I regret less I could be alot happier and I am trying to better myself in that by trying my self “ just let go of things I have no control over and try to be better at the things I have control over” and reminding myself to let go of things I have no control over has helped me a lot. And me being a person rich with anxiety in all degrees.....it’s hard.....it’s really hard, but again I get through it (because of my faith in my religion) but also because I am slowly letting go of things I have no control over (Okay I feel like I am rambling again too, but I know it will help if you do read it) Also sister jade(i like calling you sister because it’s in my culture and it shows that you are a VERY IMPORTANT PEROSN TO ME; wish I could meet and hug you 😭) I was so happy you spoke about mental health I have been having a hard time since dec-Jan and it SUCKS I too feel low for no reason. I am like “dear mind and heart what on earth do you want from me” because I don’t understand what they want me to do neither are they letting me be happy. (But I don’t think we can ever be happy forever but we will no doubt have happy days) (I wish I could physically talk to you for hours and hours or even days and weeks and months and years 😭) And I am such an over thinker and I am so afraid about myself and my other beloved brothers and sisters because of racism etc.... which is happening to us muslims in many places (sadly by the so called Muslims themselves as well) it sucks to know that my brother and sisters in Yemen and syria are in pain shedding my blood for a crime they didn’t do because they are from me and I am from them. It’s so hard to not remember them. Also finally I want to let you know that your videos helps me ALOT even this one helped my so much that I will come back to it again and again. We do miss you a lot because you aren’t that active here on YT but it’s okay you need to take care of yourself. And I LOVED this videos and just to let you know this video helped me alot(I don’t generally comment but I couldn’t stop myself here) I LOVE YOU SOOOOO MUCH AND I WISH YOU FIND THE STRENGTH TO SMILE IN HARD TIMES. And try to make time to do things that makes you happy. And final final thing- you and I will find people who will LOVE you and people who will not (even within yours and my family) but what can you do? Even you have only so much control obviously....but do it for the people who loves you and just ignore the people who don’t because this video helped me a lot wish there were more ppl like you. But I knw you, just like me overthinks a lot before doing anything. But we love you just the way you are. Love you SO MUCH BYE 💞💓💕❣️🧡🤍🤎

[@SexiSchnitzel]

If Corona calms down and you're still here you should definitely travel around! Germany outside of Berlin is so so SO different. Maybe start with the "Spreewald" or the Baltic Sea😊

[@CayCr8s]

Loved the chat an hearing things from your perspective, PLEASE continue to make what you’d love to share ❤️ there’s always someone who will watch

[@louise_411]

Jade. I can't tell you how much your ramblings move me, make me feel calm, put things into perspective and make me think just a little more indepthly. Your videos, however rambly, are part of my casual magic.

[@stefanieneufeld3017]

As a german, watching this was really interesting! Especially when you talked about the historical aspects of Berlin and the "Stolpersteine" (fun fact I was in a youth organisation to search for new information in archives for new ones). You talked about racism and I want to mention that let's say ten years ago it was more of an "underground racism" going on (which is not any better) but since a lot of refugees came to Germany and we have that political party "Alternative für Deutschland (AfD)" racism really got intense... Sometimes I am even scared because I'm going to a lot of demonstrations etc. against racism and this party and sometimes I fear that my activism will be a problem one day. Anyway, love that you're in Germany and you seem to like it. All the best ☺️✨