everything i wish i knew in first year | western university

hi team i remember feeling extremely overwhelmed by university around this time last year i didn't like my courses i felt like i had no friends i missed high school basically i was completely lost and i wish i had someone to tell me that it was all going to be okay. if you're feeling the same way i am here to tell you that it's going to be okay. your feelings are valid and everyone transitions to university differently. this video is a letter to my freshman self warning i talk for the full 12 min but i hope it helps you in some way. more videos coming soon xoxo. (p.s. i'm so sorry this is filmed on my windows surface laptop 2 pls watch on 720p thx) timestamps 0:00 intro 0:43 academics (meeting people, imposter syndrome, having your career figured out) 2:14 friendships (finding your friend group, maintaining high school friendships, why are the vibes off i just want people to like me) 4:08 parties (do you actually like parties or are you just going because everyone else is, ingenuine friendships?) 5:23 substances (checking in with yourself, is peer pressure real?) 6:48 clubs (application process, dealing with rejection/failure) 8:06 dating (everyone is different, i am a hopeless romantic, focus on yourself!) 9:15 dating apps (instant gratification, are they worth it?) 9:56 it's okay to miss high school 10:50 you didn't pick the wrong university 11:36 outro my first year in 2 minutes!    • my first year experience in 2 minutes | we...   day in the life at western university!    • DAY IN THE LIFE AT UWO | first year exams,...   my fav uni videos!    • uni favs   subscribe!    / @rachparis   instagram! @rachparis #westernuniversity #freshmanadvice thanku for hanging out with me, rachel 🤍