what i wish i had known before university 👩🏽‍🎓✨

some unsolicited advice ?? hope this helps xx
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hello my loves! hope you're all doing well i'm sending you lots of love :)) today we are chatting about university! what i wish i had known from pressures and making friends to academic success and mental health!
0:00-1:00 intro
1:00-1:37 preconceived ideas
1:37-5:20 planning and productivity
5:20-7:24 making and maintaining friendships
7:24-8:50 academic success
8:50-10:02 social media and comparison
10:02-11:23 independence and moving away
11:23-12:31 choosing courses
12:31-13:40 pressures and stereotypes
13:40-14:32 making the most of where you live
14:32-15:47 clubs and societies
15:47-17:41 living situation
17:41-18:39 mental health
18:39-20:11 it goes quickly
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how old are you? i'm 21!
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Пікірлер: 154

  • @khushibafna917
    @khushibafna9172 жыл бұрын

    she’s a big sister we all need😭

  • @naynaflorence

    @naynaflorence

    2 жыл бұрын

    🥺🥺🥺!!

  • @NN-rk3sd

    @NN-rk3sd

    2 жыл бұрын

    You put my feelings in words

  • @AronAroniteOnlineTV

    @AronAroniteOnlineTV

    6 ай бұрын

    I want a long 🔥🔥slow ff video.i ❤ u 🔥

  • @yoonicechung
    @yoonicechung2 жыл бұрын

    I literally gasped when u appeared on the screen ur an absolute beauty😩😩❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @fatimaalamien8786

    @fatimaalamien8786

    2 жыл бұрын

    IKR

  • @Lea-ov8vq

    @Lea-ov8vq

    2 жыл бұрын

    So did I the first time I saw her!

  • @katielouiseE
    @katielouiseE2 жыл бұрын

    hahahahahah omg "don't think you're just suddenly gonna take up yoga" WHY is this me 😭😭🤣acc crying

  • @axelaxelaxe
    @axelaxelaxe2 жыл бұрын

    i can totally relate to the making and maintaining friendships, its soo hard to find a "real" friend in uni :') most of my friends i have in uni are just like... uni friends, outside of the uni we are like strangers lmao

  • @elora179

    @elora179

    Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely but real friends are much more important than those type of friends

  • @danimalloy9569
    @danimalloy95692 жыл бұрын

    as a first gen in my family to go to uni, i barely know anything about uni. i’ve just started the UCAS process, today actually. i’m so excited but i’m also very apprehensive about how uni is going to go. your videos on Edinburgh uni are so helpful as it’s my first choice uni. thank you so much for making this video!! ❤️❤️

  • @AM-sx4wv
    @AM-sx4wv2 жыл бұрын

    I have just finished my degree and can agree with almost everything you said, even if I did it in another different country. They weren't the best 4 years of my life tbh, but it is okay and still have good memories and learned a lot (just hoping better things and more exciting ones are coming!!)

  • @eli.7390
    @eli.73902 жыл бұрын

    Nayna is always here exactly when I need her

  • @elliemctimoney942
    @elliemctimoney9422 жыл бұрын

    I’m starting at edinburgh doing economics in september so this is perfect timing! :))

  • @alicejenkins2828

    @alicejenkins2828

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’m studying PPE !!

  • @strawbb9891

    @strawbb9891

    2 жыл бұрын

    hey what grades did you guys get to get in?

  • @elliemctimoney942

    @elliemctimoney942

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@strawbb9891 My offer was AAA , I think it varies slightly depending on the course though :)

  • @goodwitchmarie
    @goodwitchmarie2 жыл бұрын

    this actually helped me sooooo much. i will start going to university in october and i'm so nervous and excited, because i don't have any experiences as a student. and all of the topics or thoughts you spoke about were in my head for the last few weeks and i think your words really encouraged and helped me. so thank you so much!! 🦋🌞🧚🏼‍♀️🧡

  • @vournalist
    @vournalist2 жыл бұрын

    Learning to be by myself most of the time at uni was the HARDEST for me. But it is such an amazing thing after you've learned to do it 😊

  • @lillyxo6587
    @lillyxo65872 жыл бұрын

    ahh i’m going into first year at the end of september! thanks for making this video! Would you do a pack with me for uni? x

  • @naynaflorence

    @naynaflorence

    2 жыл бұрын

    oo yay!! am planning on doing a prep with me :)

  • @aaliyahsramen
    @aaliyahsramen2 жыл бұрын

    i’m going to be starting uni at Edinburgh in September. truly believe i wouldn't be able to move away without you.

  • @hollybaldwin2617

    @hollybaldwin2617

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’m starting Uni in Edinburgh in September too, I’m so nervous but Naynas videos are helping

  • @esaistheone2639
    @esaistheone26392 жыл бұрын

    I've been really curious about your hair care routine, your curl is always look so gorgeous 😭

  • @cassandra1943
    @cassandra19432 жыл бұрын

    i’m moving into college today, so this is great timing! this advice made me feel more at peace :) love you nayna 💛

  • @katyarollason4218
    @katyarollason42182 жыл бұрын

    I love this video !! When Nayna uploads a new video you know It’s going to be a good day !!! 🥰🥰

  • @mlaverick1414
    @mlaverick14142 жыл бұрын

    Ahh everything you said was so true!! I’m going into my final year of uni this fall and I can’t believe how fast it’s gone, even when my study abroad got cancelled the year still went by so fast!

  • @ioanna111
    @ioanna1112 жыл бұрын

    I really appreciate these kind of sit-down videos of you.

  • @margaretdoran1541
    @margaretdoran15412 жыл бұрын

    I literally move into college today and woke up at 4 am because of nerves ! Thank you for the vid this was so comforting!!

  • @angelaislam4529
    @angelaislam45292 жыл бұрын

    I just finished uni in June but I loved watching this because everything is sooo true and relatable!. I really struggled with my mental health in my first year and making friends was sooo hard but uni was one of the best times of my life even with the ups and downs!! 💕

  • @tamaravaliczko
    @tamaravaliczko2 жыл бұрын

    This is needed in my life SO MUCH right now! Thank you Nayna!

  • @RebeccaTSwift
    @RebeccaTSwift2 жыл бұрын

    I'm starting Uni tomorrow! This video arrived just in time! Thank you for sharing your thoughts Nayna, ur like a big sister we all need 💕

  • @nadeennader8983
    @nadeennader89832 жыл бұрын

    I’m getting into uni in September and this was really helpful. Literally felt like a conversation with an older sister. Lots of love 💕

  • @katielouiseE
    @katielouiseE2 жыл бұрын

    omg I'm so excited for this !!!!!! everything I need rn🥺

  • @elizadamian6881
    @elizadamian68812 жыл бұрын

    Sending love from australia 💌 I absolutely love all your posts and am a big fan. Keep the AMAZING work up xx

  • @Dione62
    @Dione622 жыл бұрын

    I'm also going to start my fourth year and these tips are stil so helpful, sometimes I still struggle to find a balance between university, work and personal life but I guess that you learn as you go. For me one of the most important things that I learnt is that everyone has thieir own time and you don't have to feel like a failure If thing don't go as you planned because eventually you will get there. You need to take care of yourself and your mental health! Love your content 💞🌺🌷

  • @lucia1394
    @lucia13942 жыл бұрын

    I’m starting uni this year and this was really useful and necessary, thank you so much Nayna

  • @cottebenites8145
    @cottebenites81452 жыл бұрын

    Love it! I’m about to start my postgrad studies in UK this year! And this is really helpful to get the full experience 🙌🏼✨🤍

  • @user-sd2dq4dh7j
    @user-sd2dq4dh7j2 жыл бұрын

    very helpful vid starting uni this sep so kinda nervous!! thankyou nayna for this great advice❤️

  • @leapauli7185
    @leapauli71852 жыл бұрын

    All your saying is so true! I love how real and wise you are, this helped a lot thank you☺️

  • @manonthomson7840
    @manonthomson78402 жыл бұрын

    Ahhh I’m just applying for uni atm so perfect timing !! 💖💖💖💖💖💖

  • @cairothecat2655
    @cairothecat26552 жыл бұрын

    THANK YOUUU for sharing us your experiences! I really need to hear this (im just starting my first day of uni and a bit anxious about where it will take me)

  • @ninawarren
    @ninawarren2 жыл бұрын

    I loved this video!!! sometimes videos like this can be a bit samey and repetitive but your insights were so thoughtful and interesting. Defo taking all of this on board, thank u queen 💖

  • @keertisingh3679
    @keertisingh36792 жыл бұрын

    OMG I NEEDED THIS VIDEO RN!! ly btw❤✨

  • @user-dc4bk4if6s
    @user-dc4bk4if6s2 жыл бұрын

    ahh thank you for this!! I'm starting uni this year and i can't tell you how comforting this video was

  • @ola.stanton
    @ola.stanton2 жыл бұрын

    I loved this video, thank you for your advice Nayna :) starting uni in a month ahhh

  • @clairo7519
    @clairo75192 жыл бұрын

    i didn't know i needed this, thank you, nayna! you're like a big sister to me. xx

  • @gracethompson8466
    @gracethompson84662 жыл бұрын

    what you were saying about grades really spoke to me rn! i was so disappointed to not get a first after my second year exams but i've been trying to forgive myself/be proud regardless and work on other aspects of my cv to kind of ~counter-balance~ that and it's really helping my job anxiety. been trying to express this to people and no one seems to get it, they always just think i'm giving up - so thankyou for saying this, it was super validating!!

  • @ioanna111
    @ioanna1112 жыл бұрын

    I love the way that you are so authentic. ❤❤

  • @zureensofea8516
    @zureensofea85162 жыл бұрын

    thank you for the advice Nayna! I started college two weeks ago, so this is going to be helpful for me :)

  • @luciabobel
    @luciabobel2 жыл бұрын

    this was so helpful thank you!! I've been here for two days and it's been rough so I'm taking this time to settle and this helps a lot to remind me of what's important!!

  • @katielouiseE
    @katielouiseE2 жыл бұрын

    also OMG I literally just bought one of their academic planners !! so excited to get it

  • @minnalk
    @minnalk2 жыл бұрын

    the timing of this video was so absolutely perfect because my first class of my first year is literally today... loved this video as always!

  • @keertisingh3679
    @keertisingh36792 жыл бұрын

    Omg the topics you cover in this video are everything i need advice on!! tysm 😭😭❤

  • @naynaflorence

    @naynaflorence

    2 жыл бұрын

    aww yay im so so glad!

  • @hoeneysolxnge
    @hoeneysolxnge2 жыл бұрын

    this was so helpful, you're like the older sister I've never had.

  • @ioanna111
    @ioanna1112 жыл бұрын

    Going to university in 2 months and really needed this. Thank you Nayna

  • @marialindasolenni1104
    @marialindasolenni11042 жыл бұрын

    I needed to hear all of this! Thank you Nayna❤

  • @aizhasvlogs
    @aizhasvlogs2 жыл бұрын

    Aaaaahh my sunday habit 😍😍😍 hi nayna, hope you are doing well!!

  • @shivhibiscus
    @shivhibiscus2 жыл бұрын

    YOURE MAKING ME SO EXCITED FOR SEPTEMBER 🥰🥰🥰

  • @madelinerindon
    @madelinerindon2 жыл бұрын

    i love your sit down videos (as well as your vlogs) !! please make more like this like you used to, your videos are so so good and you’re stunning 💗💐🌷🌿😘

  • @naynaflorence

    @naynaflorence

    2 жыл бұрын

    awww yay thank you soso much

  • @margauxrenee6669
    @margauxrenee66692 жыл бұрын

    everything she said holds SO true in the U.S. as well, especially the living situation thing

  • @aricarly
    @aricarly2 жыл бұрын

    I agree with everything... except with the friends and friendships things. I was an outcast in HS, so I don't really have friends from that time in my life, just "acquaintances". But in uni, I made so many lifelong friends, despite still being not very social.

  • @nothudanasir

    @nothudanasir

    2 жыл бұрын

    That’s great for you but everyone has a different experience. I know I personally did not make friends unless I made a lot of effort like nayna said!

  • @aricarly

    @aricarly

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@nothudanasir I think it also depends on the country... in my country in uni is really easy to make friends as everyone in the same degree has the same classes and classmates 90% of the time.

  • @jusa7669

    @jusa7669

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@aricarly what country are u from?

  • @zainabfathima1743
    @zainabfathima17432 жыл бұрын

    nayna your makeup this time is FLAWLESS TRULY OMG

  • @zeynepdogan4194
    @zeynepdogan41942 жыл бұрын

    I am soo excited to start my uni this year! 🤭 Loves from Turkey ❤❤

  • @carolineschloss6944
    @carolineschloss69442 жыл бұрын

    I move in on Friday! Nervous but excited. Thanks for the advice!

  • @amyyu6195
    @amyyu61952 жыл бұрын

    despite being from the US, all this advice seems super relevant to our universities too. i’m going to be a freshman (first year) this fall, so thank you for making this video !! i’m v excited for the uni content to come :)

  • @nandhinishankar6144
    @nandhinishankar61442 жыл бұрын

    Hi Nayna! I just started grad school and this is exactly what I needed. I’ve been making to-do lists daily, so helpful! Still haven’t made any friends, so you’re right about time and effort haha.

  • @marfont8203
    @marfont82032 жыл бұрын

    Nayna acts like the dream older sister we all need

  • @beatrizneves304Youtube
    @beatrizneves304Youtube2 жыл бұрын

    I am in university and i identify so much with your perspective 💗 loved the vídeo That top suits you so well

  • @sarahsummers4540
    @sarahsummers45402 жыл бұрын

    I think this first tip is a valid for all of life! I’m 31 and have often thought, moving to a new country, starting a new job, getting into a new relationship, that I’m going to be different, that things will be different. But like you said, you can’t escape essence and that’s always going to come first. Ps if anyone can recommend similar vids for adults wanting to study whilst full time working, let me know! Love ur content Nayna 🌼

  • @adiebloom9232
    @adiebloom92322 жыл бұрын

    Thank u, I felt like this was super helpful!! 💗

  • @laurencarterYT
    @laurencarterYT2 жыл бұрын

    love this video so much, couldn't agree more with everything you said!

  • @poppyneale
    @poppyneale2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this nana!! 🤍

  • @PhoebeJones
    @PhoebeJones2 жыл бұрын

    Nayna the queen of life advice!!

  • @francescaj
    @francescaj2 жыл бұрын

    I love advice videos !! I can't wait to film the same thing next year when I graduate 🥺🥺

  • @iriswellen
    @iriswellen2 жыл бұрын

    how can you be this beautiful 🥺💐

  • @katruh8710
    @katruh87102 жыл бұрын

    I needed this video!! I’m got in to edinburgh to do economics in September!!

  • @lorenavibes
    @lorenavibes2 жыл бұрын

    in September I start my second year of college and really your advice will help me a lot, greetings from Spain! 💌✨

  • @evaklent8958
    @evaklent89582 жыл бұрын

    big sister talks vibes or what 🤍

  • @SkylarNevaeh
    @SkylarNevaeh2 жыл бұрын

    Love this video, thank you for sharing ✨I am in my first year of University and these tips are very helpful 💗

  • @MarCariB
    @MarCariB2 жыл бұрын

    I love ur videos from Mexico 🇲🇽 with love 🥰, question which are the luts you use from MotionVFX pls ?

  • @love_anneliese
    @love_anneliese2 жыл бұрын

    You are so beautiful. I love your accent very much too ❤️ remind me a bit of Emma Watson 🥰 you are my role model for content creating, study and life stuff ✨ thanks for sharing your tips and being such an amazing role model!! Love you very much

  • @ninagordin7397
    @ninagordin73972 жыл бұрын

    Agree with you on these things and went through so many similar situations in Uni as you ! x

  • @missysecret8710
    @missysecret87102 жыл бұрын

    I feel like a got some really good advice, but don’t feel pressured to do anything🙏🏼🥰

  • @lauren1587
    @lauren15872 жыл бұрын

    love your videos sm!! I'm about to head into my first year at a uni in massachusetts :)

  • @abbysmith9571
    @abbysmith95712 жыл бұрын

    Your first point about always being you is so true!!! I had the same exact thing when I started high school and thought I was suddenly going to be an extrovert and have all these friends 😂Not the case haha. Much better to be happy as yourself than disappointed trying to be someone else :)

  • @isabelguillenvlogs
    @isabelguillenvlogs2 жыл бұрын

    Loveed this 💖🥰

  • @owamistanley
    @owamistanley2 жыл бұрын

    I love the fact that I am still in high school but I also watched College/ university related videos

  • @ruthabalo7531
    @ruthabalo75312 жыл бұрын

    Would love to see a results reaction video and more advice on your channel currently binge watching through thank you for sharing your journey! 💗

  • @chantalirvine
    @chantalirvine2 жыл бұрын

    missed you lovely

  • @clara5789
    @clara57892 жыл бұрын

    Hiii :) I'm a huuge fan of your videos, and I was waiting for this one as I'm starting uni in September. You're such an inspiring person! And I was thinking thay maybe, if you feel comfortable about it, you could talk in another video or podcast episode about the news on climate change, fires , Haïti, Lebanon and Afghanistan , and how to stay optmistic despite this amount of extremelly depressing and sad events. I have to say that I'm struggling a lot and feel quite overwhelmed by everything. Love from France

  • @lucy.2087
    @lucy.20872 жыл бұрын

    As a first year who has just started at the University of Edinburgh, I really appreciate this!💙

  • @nevejoseland4996
    @nevejoseland49962 жыл бұрын

    Just put my first round of uni and residential hall applications in today so this couldn’t have come at a better time 💓

  • @naynaflorence

    @naynaflorence

    2 жыл бұрын

    yyaaaaaay

  • @manonthomson7840
    @manonthomson78402 жыл бұрын

    Ur videos r such an inspiration to me with starting my own channel so thank youuuu much luv from me 💕💕

  • @DieKlavierMelodien

    @DieKlavierMelodien

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wow. I love your channel, Nayna has also been an inspiration to me with starting my own channel💖

  • @allisonsmith4255
    @allisonsmith42552 жыл бұрын

    one thing that is important to remember about roommates is to prioritize being good roommates and being able to live together over being best friends. this helps create a healthier and happier living environment without sacrificing friendship.

  • @cherryouano9697
    @cherryouano96972 жыл бұрын

    ily Nayna!

  • @ridaahmed2130
    @ridaahmed21302 жыл бұрын

    you are looking so beautiful!!!

  • @hnlr7385
    @hnlr73852 жыл бұрын

    i love your make up & jewelry

  • @yourmom-wi3kk
    @yourmom-wi3kk2 жыл бұрын

    you are so so cute Nayna🥺❤️

  • @madeleinesmith9691
    @madeleinesmith96912 жыл бұрын

    I would really appreciate it if you made a video about how you found cheer at uni, and if you had any experience with cheer before?

  • @matisselife
    @matisselife2 жыл бұрын

    i just finished uni but i still watched this video!! 🥰🥰🥰

  • @kathleen5800
    @kathleen58002 жыл бұрын

    great video 🌸

  • @rosieskull6963
    @rosieskull69632 жыл бұрын

    in my final semester and still watching this video very closely lol. love it!!

  • @alinah.1643
    @alinah.16432 жыл бұрын

    I was soooo excited to see todays sponsor because I have been looking for the perfect planner and the academic diary seems to be it but sadly they don‘t ship these to Austria:(

  • @mihantarandria6014
    @mihantarandria60142 жыл бұрын

    perfect timing just before back to school & lovely advices 🤍 also obsessed with the papier planner, definitely going to look into it🌷🌙

  • @kass7275
    @kass72752 жыл бұрын

    thank you for this! i'm going into my 2nd year of law school (living in France), and living on my own is kinda scary (bc mostly did my 1st year at home). hope i'm not gonna be anxious about meeting people haha

  • @marypye3962
    @marypye39622 жыл бұрын

    Crazy that I discovered your channel from your year 1 move in vlog 🤭

  • @blossomtrees271
    @blossomtrees2712 жыл бұрын

    you got sponsored by papier!! wow nayna that is so cool !!!

  • @jadelauren2269
    @jadelauren22692 жыл бұрын

    graduated 3 years ago lmao but never miss an upload ❤️

  • @bomathys324
    @bomathys3242 жыл бұрын

    I wanted to buy Papier's wellness journal but unfortunately, they don't ship to Belgium. Love their designs!!

  • @davidthescottishvegan
    @davidthescottishvegan2 жыл бұрын

    Excellent vlog Nayna. Never been to university if I did go to university I would of had to pass my HNC and HND in my choosen subject which is Horticulture which would be done through SRUC (Scottish Rual & Urban College which specialises in Argiculture, Horticulture and other outdoor subjects) and the Edinburgh SRUC is on the Edinburgh University Campus. Love 🥰the vlog and love 💕❤ Nayna.