what i wish someone told me before university

In this video I am getting ready and telling you guys things I wish i knew before going to university. I talk about parties, finding friends, dealing with conflict and roomate horrors.
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[@ninatanlaven7154]

This video speaks to me so much in so many ways.. I also didn't make that many friends my first year in college despite putting myself out there a lot.. at the end of my first year I still felt pretty satisfied with what I had done and experienced because I had had so many new experiences and met cool people even if most of them weren't close friends. I was expecting my second year to be even better: expanding my social circles, getting more involved in my clubs, etc. but I had horrible issues with my roommates in the first two months that honestly ruined my year in a lot of ways. Even after these issues were resolved the aftermath, as you said, was so traumatic and I was so overwhelmed with school that I didn't have time to unpack it. I developed pretty rough anxiety and depression and couldn't understand why I simply couldn't be social and open like I was before. But honestly I was being way too harsh on myself, and after talking to my friends who've gone through similar things yeah roommate issues are sooo common and not feeling safe and comfortable in the place you live in is honestly so difficult and horrible. I had to share a bedroom with my roommate who had violated my trust and friendship and I had a lot of trouble sleeping which was compounded by immense academic stress. I started going to therapy in 2023 and I feel like I'm finally healing from all that mess. One of the hardest parts for me, I don't know if this is the case for you, was accepting that it was not my fault at all and that there are some bad things that happen that we just can't control. I relate to what you said about not fitting in at school, I go to a big Midwest state school and while there are cool people here, I was never able to fully "find my people" as it's hard when the majority culture doesn't really mesh with who you are. I'm about to study abroad in France for a year and live in a studio apartment and I'm really optimistic that I'll find my people there! I'm glad you seem to be doing really well and are happy now, and I agree that college is so much more complicated than just the idyllic 4 years that are portrayed in media. For a while I lost hope that I had "ruined" my college years, but I honestly still have half my time left and I think it'll get a lot better.

[@charleskeglovitz5241]

Thanks for the video! I just finished my first year of college and I similarly found it difficult at times to make friends and really click with people. I know it's not just me but it is nice to hear it from someone else so thanks for the advice :)

[@youtubefan44]

I love that you said "I would do that differently.. well actually then I wouldn't have met so and so" because it really reminds you that even the WORST works out. Obviously you can't see it for what it is in the moment so its easier said than done. But that goes to show everything happens for you. It's a good way to practice gratitude too.

[@katelyntaplin2930]

Glad I found your page! You’re so fun and easy to listen to, and I totally relate to some of your college experiences as someone who just finished my freshman year!

[@psychicsara]

You are so wholesome and sweet. Your energy just exudes kindness and love. You have such a good head on your shoulders. I’m sure a lot of your friends and family feel safe when they’re close to you.

[@youtubefan44]

Also I am still not over the last episode of Beef. I think about it constantly 😭

[@hughtube5154]

Thanks for the recent upturn of videos. The construction worker ("builder" in the UK) outside was banging a message in Morse code. He has a crazy uni-roommate story too.

[@katieblake]

😂

[@ruebennomura9143]

That was a good story you look good on your makeup

[@user-nm5qm6em5j]

Can’t go wrong with ABBA songs from 10 to 11 every day. ABBA rock!

[@katieblake]

This is so true honestly

[@Isclachau]

Ahh the days of being young and all the worries and concerns we all stress through and Waking up in the middle of the night and thinking WTF. Love your outlook on life, just remember those young days fly and you will be sitting down one day thinking where did those last 10 years go……