what i'm doing next: masters, jobs, gap year, and moving to london

[@jack_edwards]

GET YOUR 2020-21 ACADEMIC PLANNER HERE: www.inkoutsidethebox.co.uk I WROTE A BOOK!!! Pre-order: hyperurl.co/es29rr

[@saranunezguijo3613]

hey Jack! I've been following you for a while from Spain and I really admire the love you put into your projects. I have a suggestion for ink outside the box: a pencil case?🤔

[@Clarissakayleigh]

preordered your book

[@janani1826]

@@saranunezguijo3613 with lots of pockets and sections!

[@thefamilyabroad9270]

We really love that planner 😍

[@sk-so9dx]

wheres your shirt from man put a brother on !!!

[@claudr179]

I feel like Oxford rejecting Jack was like a *blessing in disguise*. Like this is so not the year to do a masters- it would probably all be online and the experience would just be so... different. Hopefully by the time Jack goes things will have settled down and he’ll have the best experience possible!

[@mixthepasta]

Thing is there is no guarantee next year things will be "back to normal". Also its not a good year for a gap year either because you can't travel, get jobs and lots of internships are cancelled or completely online. It affects everyone

[@claudr179]

J24 true. It’s really not a good time to be a student or grad tbh

[@nat3007]

@@mixthepasta Thanks for that please be aware people are struggling with mental health and predictions like this don't help. It's not a good time for anyone.

[@cam8258]

jack is honestly the most wholesome person ever.

[@yinhannasjournal]

You do be spitting facts. 😌✋🏻

[@lottiemccallum9766]

'Because I'm an attention seeker and proud of it'- Jack Edwards, while pouring Strongbow into a mug. THIS IS THE PHATTEST MOOD WE STAN

[@annac4383]

My mum's just been accepted onto an english lit master's program (despite doing her degree in french lang and german lit) at a top uni and she's 48!! It's never too late to pursue your dreams :)

[@Ana-ci6pi]

That's so cool! Just recently, I read a story about a man from Italy who survived WW2 and covid-19 and just got his diploma at the age of 96 (he graduated philosophy and history at the Uni of Palermo, IT) and it's just amazing, like Jack said in the video, there's always time to try new things and it's never late to work on one's education ... that being said, I wish your mum all the best, hope she has a good time! :)

[@bethanyleigh9691]

Awwww congrats to your mum. What an inspiration 🥺🥺

[@janani1826]

Congrats to her

[@aleckidd4665]

Wow that's fab - congratulations to your mum! (As someone who feels kinda overwhelmed with decisions/making the wrong decisions atm haha this sort of reminder was much appreciated)

[@nadiam926]

Congratulations to your mum :)

[@LYCNSK-official]

Quote of the year - "It's not 'is the glass half empty?' or 'is the glass half full?', I'm thankful to have the glass itself " - Jack B Edwards

[@charlottapeterson]

*cough cough Charlie Mackesy

[@notawalnut4873]

Just greatful for the mug 😂

[@Naomi-em3pe]

Not even a glass I’m grateful for a plastic cup lmao

[@UnJadedJade]

sat here w my beverahge-ino ready for a catch up 😌😌

[@timothylam3314]

I love it when StudyTubers comment on each others' videos. This community is so wholesome

[@computedprogramming4705]

@@timothylam3314 I swear

[@aswinpradeep5241]

You both creates cool vibes

[@pierce.the.sketch]

Idk why but you are giving me "cool uni professor" vibes...

[@samwalsh8248]

I agree with this

[@FatimaT714]

So true

[@gregormccann9265]

No one, LITERALLY NO ONE: jack: “have you ever been rejected from oxford twice???” 😢

[@daiishi_kinyoubi]

lmao i dont know but that is hilarious-because i never applied to that uni- 💀

[@yinhannasjournal]

Damn-

[@fool4spuffy]

i think jack saying “my company, ink outside the box!” has replaced the “i’m an english literature student at durham!”

[@stani.k]

Lmao i love it

[@arushirajagopala5658]

Jack is one of the best KZbinrs in his age group because of the way he shoots, his video effects and even his content. I genuinely can't think of more than 5 other KZbinrs who are as open as him on social media. Jack ftw!

[@annamort]

Really appreciate your openness about rejection from jobs, masters etc and just the whole idea that you don't have to do everything in some particular time frame. I graduated from Durham (did English too lol) a few years ago and post uni life is chaotic and weird and full of so much unnecessary pressure to do everything in your 20s. I also applied for a masters and got rejected and honestly I'm so glad I did as it would have been the completely wrong timing and taking some time out of the education hamster wheel was one of the best decisions. Wishing you all the best!

[@iovlogs]

"There's no one here to zip up my rain jacket for me." Ngl I felt that...

[@yinhannasjournal]

Same. 😭✋🏻

[@engineeringbookisha]

"Decolonize my reading." We love to see it👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾. Also I'm so excited for the planner. I check my email everyday to see when it's coming

[@kathrynandersonmusicallover]

Have you got your planner yet because I still haven’t got mine and I just wondered if anyone else is in the same boat as me?!

[@engineeringbookisha]

@@kathrynandersonmusicallover No. We got an email about a delay

[@lottiemccallum9766]

YES JACK GO FOR THE MASTERS WE LOVE A DEDICATED, UNPROBLEMATIC KING

[@yinhannasjournal]

Totally!

[@LeonardoDiCapri-Sun]

It's so great that you're passionate about your subject... I also finished uni this year and my issue is that I'm not really passionate about anything :/ I feel like it isn't talked about a lot but I'm sure many people actually struggle with trying to feel enthusiasm for literally anything, especially with the way the world is right now

[@soumenons]

it was a really small bit in this vid but seeing you mention decolonising your reading really made me happy! it's great to see people being aware of it, and if you ever do come to india there's a ton of literature fests here that you'd love!

[@tahan7259]

We can always count on jack for delivering 1. Chaos 2. Universitea 3. puns

[@yinhannasjournal]

And it’s the best. 🥺💕

[@annabrown3337]

dude I hear ya: love to learn. I went back to uni last year to do my master's 13 years after my PGCE! started applying for jobs in jan/feb....then covid... applied to so many jobs and almost gave up but last week I had an interview and got my dream job!! :) I am grateful for the time to slow down and change and now I have finally got what I've been striving for....... never too late, don't give up and enjoy the change!!!

[@eleanorstreatfield6466]

congrats, this is incredible! so happy for you ☺️

[@katieboyle8085]

Congratulations!!!

[@ImogenWhite]

I love the fact you want to share the process of your project with us, it makes it 100x more exciting because we follow along with you!!

[@anassaleem880]

Flat tour, flat tour, fLaT tOuR !!!

[@pipscarlett3183]

I appreciate how hard you work! Things don’t just come to you in life! Yes it’s often not what you know but who you know but we all definitely have to put in work and grind 💪🏼 with time off in lockdown I have time to think about my future and what my goals are! No one else is going to make these goals happen, only myself!

[@gracenicholls6455]

anyone else feel the need to respond to ‘this is a family show’ in the most harry styles way ‘or is it.....?’

[@henriettaanneeles490]

Oh same....

[@annahoran5097]

THATS WHAT I COMMENTED

[@khadiisam26]

OMG same 😂

[@user-jc1is9eq7u]

It’s so lovely to see you so happy :) I’ve also finished my English Lit degree and, though I am doing an MA, had no plans after that which did worry me a lot. Lockdown has encouraged me to realise, as you said, that not everything had to be rushed - early 20s are for learning! This slowing down has also been beneficial to my career crisis as it has made me reassess my priorities and realise that I would love to have a gap year of sorts after my masters then train to be an English teacher. Your positive outlook is so freeing and definitely helps me feel a lot less nervous haha :)

[@thelollipopking]

Really great to see you living your best life Jack - hope London treats you well! 💛💛

[@yinhannasjournal]

This comment is so cute. 🥺

[@valorxox]

I love your channel and your positive outlook! I'm starting my PhD this year, and the way you're thinking through things post-uni is so much like what I felt at that stage. Life post-uni is free and amazing, I took two years out to work in a field I loved before going back for the MA, and no regrets. Live your life and love it!!

[@susiem.2068]

I feel like there are so many of you guys (mainly from studytubes channel) that are moving to London, closer to friends, fun, and opportunities and honestly, it's awesome (if not wholesome) to say the least.

[@hopebroomesaunders1793]

strongbow dark fruits disguised as coffee is the entire mood of 2020

[@ciararuth5766]

Something evil in an unexpected place ... you’re so right

[@rubiapedone31]

" in love with life" aww Jack! I'm striving to reach this mindset! I'm so happy for you :) it's always so fulfilling to see people being happy and grateful about their life

[@nnoemi21]

he’s such a pure soul 🥺

[@yinhannasjournal]

Ikr. 😭😭

[@thesevenstudent]

I really appreciate that you shared with us the process of rejection from Oxford. So helpful because it is something that happens to very one at some point in life, so thank you!!!

[@kxterameddins3285]

tell me I’m not the only one who VIBES to jack’s intro every. damn. time.

[@yinhannasjournal]

You’re not, me too! ❤️

[@kookiee9389]

Hey Jack, I'm your little fan from India. Since you mentioned that you want to visit India, I really really recommend you to come to Lucknow. It's an incredible city, full of culture and also absolutely insane cuisine. So yeah, I would recommend you to give it a try. And whenever you come, please do give an update in prior. I also live here, and would love to meet you!!❤❤

[@niamhmcauley5872]

Please never stop KZbin it doesn’t make the content u make ur just so funny and sweet and even vlogs of u having meetings I love watching I just love ur personality x

[@maddiesol5789]

I love this! I’m 21 and have just got into uni to start a 4 year physics degree. I’ll be hella old especially if I want to do a masters and a phd but it’s never too late!!

[@tonitalks]

It's actually so nice to see you thriving and happy Jack; I had a similar realisation about rushing to the next milestone during my gap year but honestly if something's for you then it's for you! Looking forward to what you do next 😊 (also flat tour pls!!🎉)

[@louie3157]

Jack is like the big brother we never asked for but needed 💗

[@yinhannasjournal]

Absolutely. 🥺❤️

[@erica4060]

I could literally listen to his voice for HOURS

[@itssyoufer]

I started to like the video since you came with the speech of why it is important not to get stressed when you do not get what you wanted because life is like that but when you appeared when "I do not want to be recognize as Jack who has certain number of followers" damn I loved it bro.

[@EinChris75]

I am happy that you do not go for "youtube professional". You are absolutely right with all your opinions.

[@thiagomussa593]

wait, had to pause the video after only 4 minutes to comment. Wow, I was looking for a British KZbinr to practice my listening, found your channel and this is the first video that I am watching and I am really enjoying it. You have such a great mindset. You already have a new subscriber. Congrats bro!

[@lirijasejdi4746]

"Instead of being half glas empty or half glas full, I'm just grateful to have the glas!" killed it, Jack!

[@randomgurl0017]

In India, I'll just tell you what to expect because I live here lmao. Its definitely a beautiful country and you'll meet nice people and all that but if you ever seek any kind of political content of any sort you'll be fed a right-winged one-sided narrative. People are very right-winged here. Taxi drivers will scam you if you don't know the fares, auto drivers too. Use uber and ola, that's your best bet. Don't leave your belongings unattended. carry cash or have gpay, paytm, amazon pay. paypal doesn't work, it works only for online orders on websites but not in the streets.

[@vaishnavimandava8590]

And we're all here always to help him out if he ever does visit☺

[@vaishnavimandava8590]

I wanna give him some warnings too but I'm scared it'll scare him or something?

[@randomgurl0017]

@@vaishnavimandava8590 Maybe, but I'm sure one does their research before travelling, right? better to know before-hand as compared to experience.

[@user-mo6rw4pd6w]

Always here to help but there are stuffs which might suck or scare u 😂 india is welcoming thooo

[@futuristicPastgirl]

Can you explain some more about your right wing point pls?

[@izubeirw]

i love seeing jack saying he's in love with life! we stan!!!!

[@yinhannasjournal]

Yes, absolutely!

[@teganclark5123]

Honestly it means a lot you being so open about not getting into masters and also that you don't feel like you need to rush things. I'm 19 and in my third year of uni and I extended my degree by 6 months by taking less courses each semester just because I felt like I wasn't ready to move on from undergrad and that I still had so much more to accomplish. I'm always stressed about not getting into honours/masters and I try to reassure myself that it's ok if I don't and you saying all of that made me feel a lot better!

[@wonderwall2740]

When everything is normal, I'd love to see a collab with you and evan edinger

[@jaya566]

I love this jack who's affectionate with his subjects, loves doing whatever comes to his mind and at the same time Exploring the world and himself. Lots of love and hugs ❤️✊

[@holshr8291]

So, as someone who is about to start Uni (at durham too) and had no idea what they want to do after, I just want to say how great and comforting your videos are. I get worried about it quite a lot, but your videos always make me calm down, and think "it'll be fine." Anyway thanks!

[@brewingcolour2961]

100% behind alcohol in mugs but 100% against strongbow dark fruits can't lie

[@gregorarmstrong01]

Strong bow dark fruits🤢

[@alistairwall5470]

v a l i d

[@brewingcolour2961]

@@gregorarmstrong01 yh ikr, i feel as though it's such the stereotypical guy drink but i j can't get behind it, rather take beer any day of the week

[@gregorarmstrong01]

brewing colour I think it’s more the stereotypical ‘ I am underage and this is what I think is cool drink’

[@brewingcolour2961]

@@gregorarmstrong01 ahah 100% either that or it was the first one they tried and never thought to branch out because it's cheap and always there lol

[@FionaMurray310304]

Please say i'm not the only one who immediately thought of Harry Styles when Jack said 'This is a family show'

[@khadiisam26]

Me toooo!!

[@GlitterFrizz]

Didn't realise how much I needed this video. Thank you for being so open about rejection/ stresses atm. Just finished my 3rd year (of 4) and my average took a serious hit. So stressed by final year (esp w no library etc) and the future/ masters applications. As someone who spends so long on linkedin feeling super inadequate because plans aren't working out as expected it was good to hear some realness and positivity! TY

[@karinareis64]

camden is a freaking GOAL i’m so happy for you!

[@missvickster_]

jack refilling the mug througout the video is such a mood

[@yinhannasjournal]

😂😂

[@rosiehampton]

I honestly think you’re so valid in only applying to one masters course! I did the same & now I’m doing a PhD, masters’ are so specialised and specific (as I’m sure you know) and with only having a year’s worth of modules that count, if you’re just doing a random course for the sake of it as a second choice it’s just a lot of work and commitment for little enjoyment! You do you & good luck in continuing ur academia journey!!

[@annahoran5097]

"more thing got cancelled than the beauty community on youtube" 💀💀💀💀💀

[@josh440]

Can I have some context?

[@annahoran5097]

@@josh440 recently a lot of beauty youtubers like james charles, tati westbrook, jeffree star and shane dawson were "cancelled", but its also a pun that events were cancelled because of covid, hope it helps 😼

[@josh440]

@@annahoran5097 that makes a lot more sense! Thank you!

[@IsabellaBoyne]

Love these kinds of videos! Feels like having actual social interaction with friends during a pandemic lol

[@kimichaddah2731]

Completely agree x

[@alejandrabustamante889]

Hi Jack, i totally understand you, I had so many plans for 2020, moving to a different country, having a 3 month europe trip and everything is stopped due to covid but as you say, we have time in the future, right now im mostly thankful that are my family and friends are healthy, wishing you the best

[@ihzzaa]

I just love you Jack! All the best to you and good luck with everything. So excited to see what you do next!

[@prettymuchxlexi]

6:40 me going back to sixth form to retake the year after flopping a levels lmao

[@moeezjavaid1754]

Same I am thinking about doing that I haven't been in year 13 since lockdown happend

[@kerrydolman8017]

Alexis - "Good Luck" - you're going to get where you want to be in your own time - decide what you want to do/where you want to go - stay focused - believe in yourself and enjoy the journey - 🙂

[@Aboutabook.podcast]

As a 21yr old English graduate who doesn't know what's next, I relate to this so much!

[@juliab_glutenfree]

Honestly Jack is a great guy who is so genuine and so inspirational, and someone to look up to. Please keep making videos.

[@yinhannasjournal]

Totally agree with this comment. 🥺🥺

[@emiliab.3905]

Wow, this has inspired me A LOT ... Thank you soo much, Jack, I love those videos where you're just talking and being so positive, kind, inspiring, and much more. So thank you! Lots of love from Germany 🇩🇪

[@KhadeejaShahid6]

Where have you been all my life?! How am I only watching your video for the first time? I have never related this much to any one on KZbin. I love how real you are, thank you for being so honest about rejections and normalising then

[@nievebrydges4185]

ahhh so proud of you and all of your achievements, glad you've found a geographical & mental refuge in the midst of all this uncertainty

[@SwatiSharma-li8nt]

thanks for sharing your story jack! i found your page because i've been rejected from my masters program, and i've been having a super hard time finding a job. so thank you for your assurance!

[@lucyflorenceh]

I. Fucking. Love. You. this is the most wholesome video I’ve seen and what I think we all needed rn , I think we all just need to take a break and look around to be great full for what we all have , our lives are beautiful

[@aiya3145]

Jack, I'm so thankful for this much needed reminder of the positives in this current situation, as a fellow unemployed Grad. :)

[@Coley_-_]

I agree with that sentence. Difficult for graduates. Even ones that are able to get essential jobs. Like my girlfriend. She graduated in nursing and they r so understaffed that she got a job at a hospital and it's mad. Working covid floor and running around. And having 7 patients each starting out when she is through with training step. Thank u for the vid. Love your voice and good vibes. Makes me happy. U do well, u.

[@ellis1034]

I absolutely love that you want to share your projects with us. I also get so annoyed by all the “secret projects” and I actually get so much more hyped up if I get to witness the journey of making it

[@ryanpaterson1579]

Jack is 21 and has a degree. I'm 23 this month and still do not have my degree yet. I haven't even started what will be 6 years. I totally agree with you Jack about being in no rush, cos you don't have to be! ❣️ But at the same time I feel so SO behind Amazing video as always, much love x

[@Traumatised311]

I am 23 and will be graduating this year in December

[@ryanpaterson1579]

@@Traumatised311 Well done!

[@ganglem]

this is lowkey an application video for oxford telling them why they should accept him

[@Traumatised311]

Hahahahaha

[@yinhannasjournal]

Omg. 😂😂

[@AM-nx3bl]

I would work in a bookshop solely because of Notting Hill.

[@leanneambler3775]

as a graduate this year i feel the part of just getting rejected from every job you ever apply 😭 i hope we both find something soon !!

[@unimoon3862]

“instead of being half glass empty or half glass full, I’m just grateful to have the glass” had to comment this because WOW, I love this phrase. ☻

[@penelopebunce]

As someone who also just moved & is job searching, I feel this mood

[@mamramlhom]

Happy Jack is the content we're here for

[@Olivia_Rose_1308]

OMG, I literally love you and your videos. Your positivity and determination is so admirable. I can’t wait for more videos and life updates!

[@judithsalomepalomohernande1669]

You're an incredible guy. You inspire us and motivate us a lot. Good luck with all your projects.

[@inesmiranda4652]

such a wholesome video, we're rooting for you, Jack

[@yeganehsetayeshnia7262]

I loveee your energy 🌟

[@yinhannasjournal]

Me too! ❤️

[@flowerryoongi]

3yrs ago, i came here for university content. continuing to stay for any other upcoming content bc i love jack's personality too much🧍‍♂️

[@jaida728]

Jack you’re an inspiration, it’s honestly fantastic and rather refreshing to see :)

[@jenniferchristian8115]

This is so refreshing to hear about reapplying and redirecting when it comes to uni! x

[@bethanyleigh9691]

This is so cute ! Glad you have had time to reflect . Such a great person ! Good luck with everything!

[@MightyUnderdog]

After my military service, I had one gap year. Guess whay it was one of the best years I have ever had in my life. Now I am a happy graduate student studying what I love in the school I really wanted! Hope your gap year is going be as great as mine was :)

[@just.amxrah]

“That little pandemic” my thoughts exactly jack

[@joyfulmusicreloaded6204]

Jack is theeeee coolest KZbinr yet

[@oliviabacon9916]

You seem so genuinely happy/content in this video and excited about life! It’s great to see :)

[@rebeccajohnson1114]

Absolutely loving Jack's positive attitude towards the masters and gap year and everything✨

[@yinhannasjournal]

Same!

[@itschesta]

you literally make my day. Your energy and personality just cheers me up !

[@audreyng0629]

thank you for your wise words of wisdom about universities, social media, life in general and everything in between

[@erinjay367]

You’re my favourite youtuber Jack, thank you for your amazing videos!! I can’t wait to see what you get up to!

[@sruthiranjani5364]

I'm so pleased to know that you're interested in South Asian fiction! :) I'm an English Studies student myself, and Indian Writing in English was one of my favourite modules. I've consciously begun decolonising my reading too (which is kind of ironic because I'm Indian to begin with), but it has changed me so profoundly. Would love to host you in India (Hyderabad/Chennai) whenever you're here, and perhaps discuss Kamala Das, Arundhati Roy, Desai, Lahiri, Mistry and all the others!

[@Kevin-dt8rk]

I really love this kind of video, you seem more calm and you give us chilly vibes, love it

[@linouchette6691]

thank you for this video sure feels nice to find someone to relate to as all my academic future is uncertain right now due to the pandemic, thanks for the positivity, much needed atm

[@rondoflicflac]

this video is freaking amazing 💛 having found your channel was one of the best things that happened last year. Love from Argentina!

[@ceciliacheung2570]

Thanks for reassuring me that it’s okay for life to be full of uncertainties because I am not doing this alone :)

[@Samalys71]

To all the people who just graduated, keep your head up! I graduated in 2014 and I think I sent out 100 résumés to no avail. Now I'm in a different field entirely, that I love. I know the Rona is kicking our collective asses, so be open to changing your plans and roll with it like Jack has said ❤️

[@josefinewibom1365]

First of all that shirt really suits you Jack!!! Secondly, I am currently at the end of my gap year (age 20) and I'm about to start university to study chemistry. Your videos have really made me excited for it!!!! A couple months ago I really got motivated to start studying again, but I had to wait... now there's 1 month left, and I'm over the moon excited!!! just a bit sad there won't come any new Jack Edwards videos from Durham university.... But the best of luck with the gap year, and life in general!

[@hannahmullarkey8227]

you're so genuine.