As someone your age, with no clue about all these decisions this was the best video I could have watched today ! Lovely to know even you are struggling with the weight of all these pressures, and your advice on how you will end up where you are meant to be.
"wherever you end up is where you're meant to end up" I definitely 100% agree with this! I didn't get into my first or insurance choice of unis but I'm so happy where I am so in a way, all the stress and tears were worth it in the end :)
Good luck with the Ox application Jade! Sad to not see you joining the vlogger squad at Cambridge. I would definitely recommend taking a gap year, to de stress, travel and just grow as a person xx
Aw Jade I wish I had a friend like you, you are so adorable, positive and inspiring. I hope your future will be even brighter than you want it to be, even though I’m sure it will. Have an amazing one xx
Hey Jade! I had exactly the same situation when I was in sixth form. I was getting good grades, I enjoyed studying, etc. so I just presumed I'd go straight to uni. I went straight to uni (I did Theology at Oxford) and have just graduated with a first and am working full time, but I really wish I'd taken a gap year before going because now there's so much pressure to get a job and be earning money, like you said. The advice I'd give you is really take your time, there will always be the opportunity for you to succeed at your studies, but travelling and not having long-term plans won't always be convenient. Being young and not having anything tying you down is SUCH a privilege so make the most of it!!! I also know loads of people from Oxford who applied and then asked to defer when they already had a place - if they like you, they'll wait a year for you. :)
THIS IS THE MOST AMAZING ADVICE. Harriet. I appreciate this more than you know. Thank you for your insight and for affirming a lot of what my heart has been urging me towards 💛 the last day or two (after having made this video!), I've been desperately leaning towards wanting to defer, and with such limited time to apply, I've been struggling with what to do! I appreciate this so much!! Lots of love xx
Aww you're welcome! I just thought I'd tell you what I thought because, from how you come across in this video, it sounds like you already know what you want to do in your heart. Also on the subject of the 'elitist' thing, I went to a state comp and Oxford has been the most amazing, open, inspiring experience of my life so far so don't let that put you off!! Best of luck with everything - do what makes you happy
Ah this was so refreshing as a break between working! I'm applying for 2018 entry and have been to sooo many open days! Ugh there is just so much to do; A2, AS recap, UCAS, driving (which i recently started too), sports, social, trying to juggle part time jobs! Your relateable videos seem to be a little but of solitude in my week for taking time out and seeing someone in the same boat - i love them
Aww love you so much Jade! I loved this video so much! I've just started Year 10 and I chose Spanish, history, geography and triple science. I'm finding that there is sooooo much content and I have to do so much extra work at home. Your voice always reminds me to take a break and chill out when I work! I'm currently doing Silver DofE and working extremely hard but it always pays off :) Thank you so much for helping me through these tough times! I also believe that you will 100% get into Oxford and if not- WHY DOES IT MATTER!!?!?!? I wish you all my luck in writing your personal statement and make sure to always fit in a few chill out days a month! byeeeeee XXXXX
yes, yes and YES again! Thank you for such an amazing and inspirational comment! Good luck with it all - sounds like you're living life to the best of your ability ;)) lots of love my friend xxxx
Jade, I would definitely encourage you to travel next year. I felt the same pressure as you to go straight to uni and it was a source of frustration for years after when I couldn't find the time to go. Ten years later I finally did it and it was incredible! A collection of the most valuable experiences of my life. You'll learn so much about yourself that it will help direct your decisions for the next few years at least, if not the rest of your life. My advise would be to go now! Uni will always be there, especially if you get great results in your exams, they will bite your hand off. Travel for yourself, see the beautiful world, meet some incredible people... It is the best learning experience next to starting a business or family. You will be challenged, scared, lonely, exhilarated and you'll come back an even better version of yourself. Have I sold it yet?? 😄 Happy to advise if you have any questions but have a look at the travel vloggers on here- they were the final push I needed 😊
Genuinly loved this so much and I'd love to see a video on your personal statement as I'm also considering oxbridge application for 2019😬 Genuinly though you're such an inspiration and whenever I'm not feeling up to work I come here and to eve's channel and I feel so much happier and ready for any challenges ahead! Love you and thank you so much for what you do xxx
I SO feel you Jade- I'm applying to uni this year and trying to write a personal statement is so hard!! And I only have 4 universities so far too- I feel your struggle😂 BEST of luck with the applications, especially Oxford, if you get an interview I know you'll just smash it! Be your usual lovely, sunny self and they'll love you. X
SO DIFFICULT!! The personal statement struggle is felt by everyone hahaha 🙈 thank you so so much Beth! Wishing you luck with all of your applications too - we can do this! Lots of love xx
Recently I’ve re-discovered that gap year is an option, I did my research and thought that it was a great idea. After 12-13 years of school what’s so bad if you take a years break, travel, volunteer in a different country, experience culture, find new hobbies. If anything it might help you decide on the career you really want to pursue, to me I see it like a breath of fresh air hahah. Definitely look it to it! At the end of the day, it’s not like moving from pre-school to secondary school or secondary to highschool. There is no rush
*I'm the same! High achieving student but chosen to do a gap year and study graphic communications much to the horror of my grammer school i think! I decided to just bite the bullet, not be afraid to go my own path and I am having an smashing time so far.!*
I totally get you about the gap year - I'm struggling as well and my reasons are exactly the same as yours! Luckily I'm only in year eleven so I still have some time to decide. Good luck with your applications Jade!
I'm in the same year as you and I think that a gap year will be so good for just taking time out, getting to have more experience and so on. Especially with what you want to do, conservation, there are so many gap year programmes (like Bunac) where you can scuba dive and conserve different wildlife's. It looks really fun. But good luck with whatever you decide!
Ugh same gal, school is so stressful ❤ I'm in 5th year and so I'm picking my A Levels this year. Thing is, you go from still having to put up your hand to go to the toilet to then being told to pick subjects which will define your career, perhaps for the rest of your life: that's CRAZY!! If you need a year off, take it. 100%. ❤❤ Just do what makes you happy at this point, be yourself and just follow your gut instinct ❤❤ you got this gal, all love from the Northern Irish one xxx
I'm slightly late but I'm also in the personal statement struggle! I'm applying for Sport and Exercise Sciences so Oxbridge isn't really an option but I am applying to Loughborough which is one of the countries best sports university. I did have a little break down earlier last week as it all kind of just hit me if that makes sense? Seems silly I know but it all kind of just hit. Whenever I watch you I feel so inspired that I'm not the only one as year 13 can feel so lonely sometimes. As I'm watching you now I'm currently trying to fix my final draft together! But we will all get through it together! Stay strong, beautiful and amazing Jade! Your such an inspiration!xxxxxx
Yes, yes and YES again! Completelyyy relate with the lonely feeling of Year 13 and the stress and pressure and deadlines! I hope your applications all go well - trust in the fact that whatever happens is meant to 💛 lots of love xx
Hi Jade, I absolutely feel you with the gap year and school "pressuring" you to go straight to university if you get good grades. I finished school this year and applied to university to study medicine. But while I was waiting for the universities to reply I realised that I don't want to start doing the whole "university thing" right away. I just want to do something else. So I didn't take my place and decided to work in a hospital for a few months, travel a bit and start university next year. Here in Germany it's really difficult to get into medicin so when I told some people about my decision I felt like they all judged me a bit for "throwing" away my place at university but I have to say I feel so happy with the choice I made. I know it's difficult but you really need to find out for yourself what you want and I promise you it will be the right thing and there will be a time when you just know what you want to do. Good luck with everything and lots of love from Germany!😘
TAKE A GAP YEAR!!! I got 3 A*s at A Level and really burnt myself out. I then went straight to uni and regretted it so much, so I'm taking a gap year now between years 1 & 2 of uni, and it's completely changed my mind about university. I won't be going back. Follow YOUR intuition and your guts, it's your decision. I was brainwashed by parents and teachers to go to university because I had no other 'plan'. But now I live in Berlin, working for myself, and every day is a dream.
(this is a bit of a secret, but i'm taking a gap year - decided!). Thank you for reaffirming everything my intuition has been urging me towards. So glad you're having a good time!! xx
This video gave me the urge to use the UCAS search tool and i ended up on it for way too long! I'm only in year 11 i can't imagine how difficult it is for you to make decisions... Big love and hugs (i gave you so many at the meetup but they were amazing) coming your way my friend. Thank you for this video, you always put my mind at ease
Hi Jade it's lovely to hear how everything going for you! I'm applying for dentistry and the deadline is also 15th of October so I can completely relate to what you were saying and the stress of the personal statement😅 I love how you're always so kind and positive and it just really inspires me to be the best I can be, so thank you for posting videos like this😊 I wish you all the best with your application and please come and visit Scotland sometime soon!😄xx
Awhh I'm so glad - thank you!! And AARGHHH yes I feel you! Wishing you all the luck in the world with your applications and their outcomes! Hopefully our paths will cross one day xxx
Loved this long video Jade! Good luck with your application too!I did my AS levels last year too in maths and the three sciences and I spent my summer doing med-related work experience and preparing my personal statement... However, at one point, I decided to go with studying in Sudan instead because I really want to connect with my roots more (I'm Sudanese). I'm going to be starting literally next week at Khartoum because in Sudan schools only go up to year 12 so it's just crazy to think how everything has changed in just a couple of months! As you said, wherever you end up is where you're supposed to be.
Ugh I feel you. I'm sending in my application next week and I haven't finalised some of my uni choices yet and it's getting stressful (only just decided what oxford college I want to apply to yesterday?!) But thank you for always being so positive and calming me down in the midst of all this madness xx lots of love🌙✨💕
Yesss jade! Completely understand you- our whole lives depend on choices we make age at 16- where we live, who we marry, how many kids we have, where we work! But as you said it’ll all work out in the end x
OMG YOU REPLIED!!! Thank youuu ❤️❤️☺️ I was hoping you could do both because I feel that there are lots of revision/tips videos on maths, English, science etc and not very many focused on drama. And since you've done it and aced it I was hoping you could tell us what things helped you! Lots of love x ❤️
i've just gone into year 12, and I totally get your point about high achievers being assumed to go to Oxbridge/ russell group unis and its stressful especially when its not for you. Currently having a lifelong crisis about what actual courses I want to do at Uni (help) and also your point about gap years is so valid- nobody talks about it but i feel like it would be really beneficial
Ive just started as maths, don’t know why I’ve taken maths I’m already feeling scared! It’s so nice to have your videos playing in the background of my revision, keep making videos!!! ❤️
I was absolutely terrified for my Oxford interview which is probably why I didn't get in as I completely freaked out lol. The best advice I can give is to just be yourself, I spent so long trying to prepare and sound smart that I forgot to actually convey a true love for the subject. Just be yourself Jade and I'm sure they will love you xx
I took a gap year and it was the best decision. I was in the same situation as you that everyone assumed I'd do well and go to university. I worked, volunteered and travelled. Take a look at Quest Overseas, they are a charity based eco-tourism company. They do amazing gap year adventures that are not harmful to the environment or communities that you visit. I did the south America one and it was incredible. Good luck with whatever you decide.
Finished my first draft today and I have never felt so relieved and sick at the same time! So glad I started TH-cam - feel like I have an advantage Xx hope it all goes well for you 💛
I definitely love the long, chatty videos. I feel you about university applications - I'm applying for graphic design and I need to create a portfolio, which absolutely terrifies me and stresses me out. It's nice to know I'm not the only one! And of course I watched to the end😎
I’m so happy you made a long video I could literally listen to you all day long You should defiantly make some more long ones and I love when you make them really rambely
This video is chilled!!😂😄 You are an inspiration Jade, ive watched your videos for quite a long time and you've really made me feel...secured?!😅 Keep doing what you are doing and never give up!❤
Awhh I'm so glad you liked it!! 💗✨ wow, that really means a lot - thank you so much! Sending you lots of love (and hopefully I'll continue making you feel as secure as you deserve to feel!) x
This was such a sweet video, felt informal and personal. I'm in the last year of high school as well, and going through the same stuff. I really like this biomedical course(again I really like bio, the exams not so much but I try) but I don't see myself working in any field related to biology. I feel like I'd enjoy working in PR but I don't find it 'academic' enough to study for undergrad. I have taken sciences for a long time so I don't feel confident about changing my subjects entirely.And of course I thought about taking a gap year Good thing I live in India, we hardly have to make any personal statements lol. All the best for getting into Oxford and I hope you get past the confusion!
this made me feel less nervous about where i am 'supposed' to be, i am panicking so much about just writing my first draft for my personal statement and just everything so much in my life rn! thankyou x
This was such a beautiful video Jade! I even stopped studying to watch it. You are exactly expressing how I feel about Uni and all this decision making. I am also applying to Oxford (for Religion and Oriental Studies) and I am thinking the exact same way about it, whatever is meant to be will be. You are such a beautiful human being. I love your videos and only wish you only the best 💖💖🌞
Bless you!! What beautiful words - thank you! Sending you so so much love, and a massive good luck with the outcome of your application! Lots of love xx
UnJaded Jade Thank you so much! I can only send you all my best wishes back. It is so kind of you to take time for such a beautiful response! Lost of love 💖
*watching your video while knitting and drinking tea... I'm such a grandma* I can relate to your struggle so much! Last year I had to choose between taking a gap year or going to uni. Everyone expected me to go straight to uni, because I was also considered a 'clever kid'. I actually had a secret dream of taking a gap year, volunteering abroad and take my time to write and read about philosophy. Unfortunately I found out that I was too young to get visums for volunteering abroad; I'm still 17 :(. So, I'm in my first year of studying European Law now and although my time is scarce again, I do not regret it. I am planning on becoming a human rights activist and traveling the world after my studies though :) Hope you'll find the right uni/gap year! (sorry for my English, I'm Dutch)
Wow - this is AMAZING insight, thank you so so much! I hope you're happy with your decisions and that you go on to make a real difference. I believe in you! (and your English is amazing!). Kusjes xxx
I'm applying for Oxford as well this year and yeah totally feel your stress with the personal statement and seeing every teacher possible about how to improve it!! So scary that the deadline is so soon!! Good luck to you :) xx
I was in your place exactly a year ago and after getting good grades everyone just assumed I was going straight to uni, and it is scary making that snap decision to click the defer button but I'd really really recommend it. A lot of people go straight to uni because it's too much effort and pressure to plan the whole year, but if you feel like you want to, do it. Especially if you've been working really hard constantly for the past 5 or however many years, you don't want to burn yourself out by taking on a hard-core uni degree, and you never know, you might come back and go to uni even more driven than you are now :))
One advice: DO A GAP YEAR! I would definitely recommend doing one. After graduating high school, I went straight to university to study sociology and political science in my hometown (despite the fact that I wasn’t sure about it and that I had great marks, really). I’m starting my second year, and I HATE IT. Really, it’s a nightmare (depression, suicidal thoughts...). I’m realizing that I don’t know myself yet, and a gap year might have been a great way to spend some time to know what I wanted to do. I’m struck righ now, so if you’re not quite sure about what or where you want to study, a gap year might be a nice opportunity to discover what you’re meant to do.Good luck!
Really enjoyed this type of video. I'm in year 11, and out school is starting to emphasise on the importance of our personal statements and going to open days. The stress is definitely on for this year!
Hey Jade) Just a quick message that you are really, really, really not the only one bright student having second thoughts about uni and gap year and future career and literally everything out there! And I'm aware it definitely sounds cliché but it's a hundred percent your own choice what to do every second of your life. Wholeheartedly love your videos. It's like +1000 to motivation!
UnJaded Jade it's fine, stuff can get a bit stressful from time to time. And yeah, there're tons of us nervous, pressured guys around the world. That's truly awesome you speak about it so openly. So many people can relate)
My brother has just started his first term at Oxford and he was sceptical at first as he is from a state school, but he says the people are nice and really friendly. Wish you all the best with UCAS 💛
Oh Jade, Jade, Jade!! I wish I was still in my little cupboard in the Sixth Form block so you could pop in for a chat. Make sure you do the right thing for YOU - ignore the pressures from everyone else, do the right thing for you. It doesn't matter if you don't have your whole life planned out, life doesn't work like that anyway. Although a career in Biology doesn't just mean being tucked in a lab, soooo many options, things you will not have even heard of yet. I'm sure you did great with Joe - it's all about looking at how you analyse and can communicate, an Oxbridge course is very much focused on tutorials so this is key. Personal statement you're dead right, get the content down and then work out what you can take out or re-word to make it more short and 'punchy' and to bring it into the word count. If you're talking about your youtube channel make sure you say just how successful it is. Don't over think everything - just take it one step at a time and I'm sure you'll be fine. I'm having some technical issues but there are some videos and info on my Careers Queen channel and facebook page which might help you all or message me if you want an unbiased help/chat. Miss Green.
I had an oxford interview for medicine last year and I have to say it is unlike anything I've ever done in my entire life, the questions are strange but they do all have context, the one biggest tip I have is even if you don't know what the heck their asking you about just say something and articulate your ideas because I got too scared and nervous and didn't, the word BUT is your friend, good luck x
I feel you so much! I love entrepreneurship, I started uni by studying biochemistry which I love, but wouldn’t imagine myself doing forever. Because of that, I decided to change my course and now I’m doing optometry. It’s so weird to be interested in both science and business but I feel like through optometry I can combine the 2 by having my own optic store. I find it so hard to find people like you that think so much about their decisions in life and how to be the best we can as individuals and professionals. Thank you for being such an inspiration for so many people Jade ☺️ much love from Portugal 🇵🇹
Yay biological sciences! I'm doing my Master's in zoology, my project observes the effects of pesticides on the behaviour of an endemic NZ insect. It is a good idea to stay broad with studying general biology (my university doesn't offer that, although you can do double majors) but try to decide what you want to do relatively early in your Bachelor's degree so you can take papers which will be favoured for your later application. Good luck for your applications!
Awhhh that means so much - thank you! 🦋 and hahah long story! I've had such issues downloading those 2 videos from my camera for some reason! As soon as UCAS is done, it'll be a priority xx
I'm at Bristol (1st year) doing music and I LOOVVEEE it!!! although its not a campus university it feels like it and you always see students whether its at your halls or just around the city theres always students around!! would 100% recommend xoxo
Oooh music!!How is it?I'm not sure what course i'm going to do yet but music is up there with drama/muscial theatre or english language if i'm going for the academic route...
I feel like i can relate to you so much its unreal hahah headgirl is fun but indeed very stressful and busy, i'm also considering a gap year and no oneee ever asked me if i wanted to, but i feel like it would be the best experience, you should go for it if you can differ ur offer! xx
Even I'm not sure what exactly i want to do career wise ... I'm always drawn towards biology stuff but i hate the idea of working in offices under a boss... i always loved the idea of having my own business! I understand you completely... i hope everything goes well for all of us... loved the video 😍😘
Do what feels right for you. Only you'll know what is right. So many people that I went to Uni with took a gap year ( I was the only one in a house of six that didn't!!) and it gave them so many life experiences+was right for them! Equally, I spent six weeks in Bali before third year so its all doable. It'll become clearer, honeybee. Trust your instincts. Let yourself grow. xxx
I have just started my GCSE year and I am doing Geography,History,Drama and Computer Science as my options! I also am doing maths,science,English Lang and RE.I am doing Cambridge IGCSE and WJEC for the exam boards.Your videos are motivating me and I hope to do well! Thank you Jade. :)
Good luck with your application Jade!! I’m in a similar boat, currently in S6 (final year of school in Scotland) and Personal statements are already stressing me and I don’t have to have it in until the 15th January!! It’s a scary time, wish I could be 5 again with no responsibilities sometimes!! Thanks for uploading this video, nice way to relax before onto the hard slog of homework - oh the joys!! 😂❤️xx
I'm applying to do History at uni and am trying to get my personal statement done! You're right getting the first draft done is the hardest part, but I wish you good luck with Oxford😊 xx
I feel so similar to you jade - I would love to study biology in the future but I don't really want to work in a lab, and I'm not into chemistry so medicine isn't really my kinda thing. I am so in love with nature and the environment and I want my future job to not just be a way for me to survive, I want to benefit the world and do something that matters. All of your videos really inspire me Jade, as I feel I can relate to you in so many ways. I hope that you get where you want to be as I'm sure you will, you lovely lovely person!! X
i took a gap year and it honestly helped me so much! you should look into it (: get some other experiences, traveling, working part time, just focussing on yourself (:
weelll, I'm applying to do MORSE(maths, operational research, stats, and economics- not dots and dashes!!!) at warwick, Exeter, surrey, sussex and winchester! I finished my bit on UCAS about 2 weeks ago but I'm just waiting on my reference, apparently it was too bland cause I do nothing! luckily after long chat today it turns out I just forgot everything ive done so hopefully mine should be sent by the end of the week :) good luck with your application too
This video has helped me so much ❤ I'm going to try to get into Cambridge (politics and history) but the personal statement, the interview and everything is really getting to me. Especially since I live in Spain... Best of luck, I really hope everything works out amazingly xxx
Loved this chatty video💓 also stressing about whether i want to take a gap year or what! Im in my final year in school in Ireland and so will do my Leaving Certificate Exams in June in 8 Subjects😩 Best of luck with all your applications, would love to try British Universities too❤️
this was such a great video Jade! i'm currently in year 11 and i'm so worried for the future and universities even though i still have a couple of years left. i know that no matter what you chose to do in the future, you'll succeed. hope you have a wonderful day. thank you for being the big sister i never knew i needed.
My heart just melted!! 💗 YOU ARE AMAZING thank you so much for the beautiful words! You are more than welcome, and I hope GCSEs go well for you this year my friend! Lots of love xx
Watched all the way. I love your positive mindset and your outlook on life. They are right your voice is really relaxing lol. I'm doing GCSEs and you and Eve Bennett are keeping me motivated. Lots of love ❤️
Hey there Jade.😀 Been watching your channel for a long time now. I did my leaving cert last year and did a UCAS application and got offers for all my universities. I can relate to your struggles with choosing your pathway as i struggled so much to pick a career path. 😓I submitted a CAO application also with both business and science courses listed to realise that my love was really for the science path but was scared of being trapped in a lab everyday! I can tell you on the day the offers came out i contemplated so much and chose to do a Pharmacy course for two years. I am now happier than ever having a balance between business and science.🎉👌🏼 Although my dream course was impossible for me to get into due to me not doing biology for my LC, i will be able to apply after my course. Can't wait to see what your next stage brings but what is for you won't pass you :) 🇮🇪
I’m applying for French and Spanish at Oxford and feel exactly the same as you!! If I don’t get in, I don’t get in but again would be ecstatic if I get an interview! Good luck with your application 💞
Hey Jade, I've watched a few d your videos and I think we are very similar! I graduated school last year with the highest possible result in my state (Australia) and this year I've taken a gap year. I received a scholarship to the university of my choice and direct entry into a bachelor of law and environmental science. I was always pressured to go straight to uni by teachers and family members. During school I had an extremely busy schedule (dancing, studying, working) and therefore I was always stressed and wasn't looking after my mental health. For this reason I needed to give myself time off to look after myself and do the things i want to do. This year I've travelled, relaxed, saved money and just worked on myself. I definitely think that it's a good idea for high achievers to have some time off. Good luck and keep on being vegan ❤️
Hi Jade a fan from Poland here! I just want to say I'm a massive fan of you and appreciate the amount of work you put into your videos. I hope you'll manage to get to Oxford :) I'm thinking about applying there as well (medicine or biological sciences) but I know it's really hard especially for me as a foreigner. You're such an inspiration, I really admire your lifestyle and positivity :) Greetings! 💕💕💕
lotsa love jade, good luck for your applications xxxxx p.s. I think you're very likely to get into Oxford!! You are more amazing than you will ever know!!
I relate so much to this video! Next year is my last of high school, and I don’t think I’ll do a gap year before college because the school I want to go to has long (four month) summer vacation anyway, but I think I will do a pre-career or pre-grad school gap year. I’m very excited to see how your gap year goes and your transition afterwards!
I really don't know what I'm doing, think i'm not going to apply until next year so that I can concentrate on my alevels and ignore the future haha. Yesterday our school (also comprehensive) made us write personal statements all day, but obviously because I don't know what to do I just went on unifrog for hours! brilliant video as always Jade, made it to the end :) ( even though I should be doing English coursework... )
Awwww thank you. I love your channel because I can figure out what I’m going to do and for some reason we have like everything in common and we like the same things like biology and I wanted to take all the subjects you took and study the exact same thing in university and then I stumbled upon your channel and realised that we were like twins xx Good luck for the university application and stuff Love you jade 💗💗
TAKE A GAP YEAR IF YOU CAN. Everyone I know who was considering it and then didn't regrets it, it sets you up for uni so well if you go, and most of them don't seem to mind at all and/or prefer it (even oxbridge despite what my teachers told me in school!).
I somehow managed to get an Oxford offer to start in 2017, but then I emailed the college in February after deciding I wanted to take a gap year. Crazily enough, they did actually defer my offer! So there's always a chance you may be able to do that if you don't want to apply directly for deferred entry :) P.S. I love this video because I had the exact same attitude and thoughts about all these things last year. Good luck with everything!
Have you considered Scottish universities? I'm in my 2nd year at Edinburgh and it's amazing, plus the city is stunning. You also get the flexibility in the first two years whereby you can change your degree to any outside options you choose in 1st and 2nd year (you get 120 credits per year to 'spend' on any course which fits into the timetable with your chosen degree). If you're stressing about your statement for Oxford, I applied to Oxford and they said that the personal statement was extremely secondary to your grades and how you performed at interview. The statement might make a difference if your grades were on the borderline, but yours aren't so don't stress. That being said, I was THAT close to taking a gap year - but I decided not to because at Edinburgh there is the option to go abroad in 3rd year, and I wanted the different cultural experience more than travelling and tourist type things. So if you're on the fence about this then a possible year abroad is an option. Hope this was somewhat helpful - and as for the Oxford interviews should you decide to go, it's not too stressful. Certainly in my experience the tutors at Lady Margaret Hall helped make me feel at ease (especially when I forgot the formula for hydrochloric acid...that was a brain fart lol)
I’m applying for Maths at Oxford this year and I completely relate! The stress is unreal but I’m so glad that it’s nearly done with and sent. Done soooo many personal statement drafts and it’s so nearly done
I’m applying this year and totally get you! I’m applying to Durham Leeds and Loughborough for Biological Natural Sciences. I love your videos such an inspiration and since we do the same A-Levels and in the same year it’s nice seeing your videos knowing everyone round the country if going through the same!
My sisters at Cambridge and a girl on her course, as soon as she got there, took a gap year for personal reasons and has been welcomed back of course this year. I wouldn’t worry about it too much if you get there and freak out
As someone your age, with no clue about all these decisions this was the best video I could have watched today ! Lovely to know even you are struggling with the weight of all these pressures, and your advice on how you will end up where you are meant to be.
"wherever you end up is where you're meant to end up" I definitely 100% agree with this! I didn't get into my first or insurance choice of unis but I'm so happy where I am so in a way, all the stress and tears were worth it in the end :)
Good luck with the Ox application Jade! Sad to not see you joining the vlogger squad at Cambridge. I would definitely recommend taking a gap year, to de stress, travel and just grow as a person xx
Thank you so so much!! And ah I know, such an amazing group of people at Cambridge!
That's such an amazing insight, thank you so much ma friend xx
Aw Jade I wish I had a friend like you, you are so adorable, positive and inspiring. I hope your future will be even brighter than you want it to be, even though I’m sure it will. Have an amazing one xx
Wow; what truly stunning words. Sending you so so much love ma virtual friend xx
Hey Jade! I had exactly the same situation when I was in sixth form. I was getting good grades, I enjoyed studying, etc. so I just presumed I'd go straight to uni. I went straight to uni (I did Theology at Oxford) and have just graduated with a first and am working full time, but I really wish I'd taken a gap year before going because now there's so much pressure to get a job and be earning money, like you said. The advice I'd give you is really take your time, there will always be the opportunity for you to succeed at your studies, but travelling and not having long-term plans won't always be convenient. Being young and not having anything tying you down is SUCH a privilege so make the most of it!!! I also know loads of people from Oxford who applied and then asked to defer when they already had a place - if they like you, they'll wait a year for you. :)
THIS IS THE MOST AMAZING ADVICE.
Harriet.
I appreciate this more than you know. Thank you for your insight and for affirming a lot of what my heart has been urging me towards 💛 the last day or two (after having made this video!), I've been desperately leaning towards wanting to defer, and with such limited time to apply, I've been struggling with what to do! I appreciate this so much!! Lots of love xx
Aww you're welcome! I just thought I'd tell you what I thought because, from how you come across in this video, it sounds like you already know what you want to do in your heart. Also on the subject of the 'elitist' thing, I went to a state comp and Oxford has been the most amazing, open, inspiring experience of my life so far so don't let that put you off!! Best of luck with everything - do what makes you happy
Ah this was so refreshing as a break between working! I'm applying for 2018 entry and have been to sooo many open days! Ugh there is just so much to do; A2, AS recap, UCAS, driving (which i recently started too), sports, social, trying to juggle part time jobs! Your relateable videos seem to be a little but of solitude in my week for taking time out and seeing someone in the same boat - i love them
Aww love you so much Jade! I loved this video so much! I've just started Year 10 and I chose Spanish, history, geography and triple science. I'm finding that there is sooooo much content and I have to do so much extra work at home. Your voice always reminds me to take a break and chill out when I work! I'm currently doing Silver DofE and working extremely hard but it always pays off :) Thank you so much for helping me through these tough times! I also believe that you will 100% get into Oxford and if not- WHY DOES IT MATTER!!?!?!? I wish you all my luck in writing your personal statement and make sure to always fit in a few chill out days a month! byeeeeee XXXXX
yes, yes and YES again! Thank you for such an amazing and inspirational comment! Good luck with it all - sounds like you're living life to the best of your ability ;)) lots of love my friend xxxx
Jade, I would definitely encourage you to travel next year. I felt the same pressure as you to go straight to uni and it was a source of frustration for years after when I couldn't find the time to go. Ten years later I finally did it and it was incredible! A collection of the most valuable experiences of my life. You'll learn so much about yourself that it will help direct your decisions for the next few years at least, if not the rest of your life. My advise would be to go now! Uni will always be there, especially if you get great results in your exams, they will bite your hand off. Travel for yourself, see the beautiful world, meet some incredible people... It is the best learning experience next to starting a business or family. You will be challenged, scared, lonely, exhilarated and you'll come back an even better version of yourself. Have I sold it yet?? 😄 Happy to advise if you have any questions but have a look at the travel vloggers on here- they were the final push I needed 😊
Genuinly loved this so much and I'd love to see a video on your personal statement as I'm also considering oxbridge application for 2019😬 Genuinly though you're such an inspiration and whenever I'm not feeling up to work I come here and to eve's channel and I feel so much happier and ready for any challenges ahead! Love you and thank you so much for what you do xxx
I SO feel you Jade- I'm applying to uni this year and trying to write a personal statement is so hard!! And I only have 4 universities so far too- I feel your struggle😂 BEST of luck with the applications, especially Oxford, if you get an interview I know you'll just smash it! Be your usual lovely, sunny self and they'll love you. X
SO DIFFICULT!! The personal statement struggle is felt by everyone hahaha 🙈 thank you so so much Beth! Wishing you luck with all of your applications too - we can do this! Lots of love xx
Recently I’ve re-discovered that gap year is an option, I did my research and thought that it was a great idea. After 12-13 years of school what’s so bad if you take a years break, travel, volunteer in a different country, experience culture, find new hobbies. If anything it might help you decide on the career you really want to pursue, to me I see it like a breath of fresh air hahah.
Definitely look it to it! At the end of the day, it’s not like moving from pre-school to secondary school or secondary to highschool. There is no rush
I really admire your mind and your wisdom. Im older than you and finished school a couple of years ago but I still watch all of your videos!
*I'm the same! High achieving student but chosen to do a gap year and study graphic communications much to the horror of my grammer school i think! I decided to just bite the bullet, not be afraid to go my own path and I am having an smashing time so far.!*
I totally get you about the gap year - I'm struggling as well and my reasons are exactly the same as yours! Luckily I'm only in year eleven so I still have some time to decide.
Good luck with your applications Jade!
I'm in the same year as you and I think that a gap year will be so good for just taking time out, getting to have more experience and so on. Especially with what you want to do, conservation, there are so many gap year programmes (like Bunac) where you can scuba dive and conserve different wildlife's. It looks really fun. But good luck with whatever you decide!
Ugh same gal, school is so stressful ❤ I'm in 5th year and so I'm picking my A Levels this year. Thing is, you go from still having to put up your hand to go to the toilet to then being told to pick subjects which will define your career, perhaps for the rest of your life: that's CRAZY!! If you need a year off, take it. 100%. ❤❤ Just do what makes you happy at this point, be yourself and just follow your gut instinct ❤❤ you got this gal, all love from the Northern Irish one xxx
please make more of these longer videos, I love to watch them. I always feel motivated to work on my school stuff when I see you! :D
Awhh you're the cutest!! Thank you so much! xxx
I'm slightly late but I'm also in the personal statement struggle! I'm applying for Sport and Exercise Sciences so Oxbridge isn't really an option but I am applying to Loughborough which is one of the countries best sports university. I did have a little break down earlier last week as it all kind of just hit me if that makes sense? Seems silly I know but it all kind of just hit. Whenever I watch you I feel so inspired that I'm not the only one as year 13 can feel so lonely sometimes. As I'm watching you now I'm currently trying to fix my final draft together! But we will all get through it together! Stay strong, beautiful and amazing Jade! Your such an inspiration!xxxxxx
Yes, yes and YES again! Completelyyy relate with the lonely feeling of Year 13 and the stress and pressure and deadlines! I hope your applications all go well - trust in the fact that whatever happens is meant to 💛 lots of love xx
I'm at Oxford right now and am rooting for you to get in!! Good Luck!! xx
The only thing I would do at oxford is English literature
I'm in love with long rambling videos as its just you and the viewers and that's that
Hi Jade, I absolutely feel you with the gap year and school "pressuring" you to go straight to university if you get good grades. I finished school this year and applied to university to study medicine. But while I was waiting for the universities to reply I realised that I don't want to start doing the whole "university thing" right away. I just want to do something else. So I didn't take my place and decided to work in a hospital for a few months, travel a bit and start university next year. Here in Germany it's really difficult to get into medicin so when I told some people about my decision I felt like they all judged me a bit for "throwing" away my place at university but I have to say I feel so happy with the choice I made. I know it's difficult but you really need to find out for yourself what you want and I promise you it will be the right thing and there will be a time when you just know what you want to do. Good luck with everything and lots of love from Germany!😘
TAKE A GAP YEAR!!! I got 3 A*s at A Level and really burnt myself out. I then went straight to uni and regretted it so much, so I'm taking a gap year now between years 1 & 2 of uni, and it's completely changed my mind about university. I won't be going back. Follow YOUR intuition and your guts, it's your decision. I was brainwashed by parents and teachers to go to university because I had no other 'plan'. But now I live in Berlin, working for myself, and every day is a dream.
(this is a bit of a secret, but i'm taking a gap year - decided!). Thank you for reaffirming everything my intuition has been urging me towards. So glad you're having a good time!! xx
This is so great! Have a wonderful time whatever you do!
This video gave me the urge to use the UCAS search tool and i ended up on it for way too long! I'm only in year 11 i can't imagine how difficult it is for you to make decisions... Big love and hugs (i gave you so many at the meetup but they were amazing) coming your way my friend. Thank you for this video, you always put my mind at ease
Hi Jade it's lovely to hear how everything going for you! I'm applying for dentistry and the deadline is also 15th of October so I can completely relate to what you were saying and the stress of the personal statement😅 I love how you're always so kind and positive and it just really inspires me to be the best I can be, so thank you for posting videos like this😊 I wish you all the best with your application and please come and visit Scotland sometime soon!😄xx
Awhh I'm so glad - thank you!! And AARGHHH yes I feel you! Wishing you all the luck in the world with your applications and their outcomes! Hopefully our paths will cross one day xxx
Loved this long video Jade! Good luck with your application too!I did my AS levels last year too in maths and the three sciences and I spent my summer doing med-related work experience and preparing my personal statement... However, at one point, I decided to go with studying in Sudan instead because I really want to connect with my roots more (I'm Sudanese). I'm going to be starting literally next week at Khartoum because in Sudan schools only go up to year 12 so it's just crazy to think how everything has changed in just a couple of months! As you said, wherever you end up is where you're supposed to be.
Ugh I feel you. I'm sending in my application next week and I haven't finalised some of my uni choices yet and it's getting stressful (only just decided what oxford college I want to apply to yesterday?!) But thank you for always being so positive and calming me down in the midst of all this madness xx lots of love🌙✨💕
I love your chatty videos!! And I know exactly what you mean when you say no one has even considered asking you to consider taking a gap year!!!
Yesss jade! Completely understand you- our whole lives depend on choices we make age at 16- where we live, who we marry, how many kids we have, where we work! But as you said it’ll all work out in the end x
OMG YOU REPLIED!!!
Thank youuu ❤️❤️☺️
I was hoping you could do both because I feel that there are lots of revision/tips videos on maths, English, science etc and not very many focused on drama. And since you've done it and aced it I was hoping you could tell us what things helped you!
Lots of love x ❤️
Girl you’re awesome we are totally fine with a long video! I understand what you’re going through so much
So lovely to know - thank you so much! x
i've just gone into year 12, and I totally get your point about high achievers being assumed to go to Oxbridge/ russell group unis and its stressful especially when its not for you. Currently having a lifelong crisis about what actual courses I want to do at Uni (help) and also your point about gap years is so valid- nobody talks about it but i feel like it would be really beneficial
Ive just started as maths, don’t know why I’ve taken maths I’m already feeling scared! It’s so nice to have your videos playing in the background of my revision, keep making videos!!! ❤️
I was absolutely terrified for my Oxford interview which is probably why I didn't get in as I completely freaked out lol. The best advice I can give is to just be yourself, I spent so long trying to prepare and sound smart that I forgot to actually convey a true love for the subject. Just be yourself Jade and I'm sure they will love you xx
Ps, come to Durham 😇
I took a gap year and it was the best decision. I was in the same situation as you that everyone assumed I'd do well and go to university. I worked, volunteered and travelled. Take a look at Quest Overseas, they are a charity based eco-tourism company. They do amazing gap year adventures that are not harmful to the environment or communities that you visit. I did the south America one and it was incredible. Good luck with whatever you decide.
Finished my first draft today and I have never felt so relieved and sick at the same time! So glad I started TH-cam - feel like I have an advantage Xx hope it all goes well for you 💛
Stayed till the end! Wish you all the best in whatever path you choose which I'm sure you'll do wonderfully in❤️ You're such an inspiration and ilysm
I definitely love the long, chatty videos. I feel you about university applications - I'm applying for graphic design and I need to create a portfolio, which absolutely terrifies me and stresses me out. It's nice to know I'm not the only one! And of course I watched to the end😎
I’m so happy you made a long video I could literally listen to you all day long
You should defiantly make some more long ones and I love when you make them really rambely
This is the cutest comment - thank you so much! 🦋 I'll keep it in mind for future ;) x
This video is chilled!!😂😄 You are an inspiration Jade, ive watched your videos for quite a long time and you've really made me feel...secured?!😅 Keep doing what you are doing and never give up!❤
Awhh I'm so glad you liked it!! 💗✨ wow, that really means a lot - thank you so much! Sending you lots of love (and hopefully I'll continue making you feel as secure as you deserve to feel!) x
This was such a sweet video, felt informal and personal.
I'm in the last year of high school as well, and going through the same stuff. I really like this biomedical course(again I really like bio, the exams not so much but I try) but I don't see myself working in any field related to biology. I feel like I'd enjoy working in PR but I don't find it 'academic' enough to study for undergrad. I have taken sciences for a long time so I don't feel confident about changing my subjects entirely.And of course I thought about taking a gap year Good thing I live in India, we hardly have to make any personal statements lol.
All the best for getting into Oxford and I hope you get past the confusion!
this made me feel less nervous about where i am 'supposed' to be, i am panicking so much about just writing my first draft for my personal statement and just everything so much in my life rn! thankyou x
This was such a beautiful video Jade! I even stopped studying to watch it. You are exactly expressing how I feel about Uni and all this decision making. I am also applying to Oxford (for Religion and Oriental Studies) and I am thinking the exact same way about it, whatever is meant to be will be. You are such a beautiful human being. I love your videos and only wish you only the best 💖💖🌞
Bless you!! What beautiful words - thank you! Sending you so so much love, and a massive good luck with the outcome of your application! Lots of love xx
UnJaded Jade Thank you so much! I can only send you all my best wishes back. It is so kind of you to take time for such a beautiful response! Lost of love 💖
*watching your video while knitting and drinking tea... I'm such a grandma*
I can relate to your struggle so much! Last year I had to choose between taking a gap year or going to uni. Everyone expected me to go straight to uni, because I was also considered a 'clever kid'. I actually had a secret dream of taking a gap year, volunteering abroad and take my time to write and read about philosophy. Unfortunately I found out that I was too young to get visums for volunteering abroad; I'm still 17 :(. So, I'm in my first year of studying European Law now and although my time is scarce again, I do not regret it. I am planning on becoming a human rights activist and traveling the world after my studies though :)
Hope you'll find the right uni/gap year! (sorry for my English, I'm Dutch)
Wow - this is AMAZING insight, thank you so so much! I hope you're happy with your decisions and that you go on to make a real difference. I believe in you! (and your English is amazing!). Kusjes xxx
I'm applying for Oxford as well this year and yeah totally feel your stress with the personal statement and seeing every teacher possible about how to improve it!! So scary that the deadline is so soon!! Good luck to you :) xx
I love you and your channel you empower your fans to work hard and share your experiences. So thank you Jade❤
I was in your place exactly a year ago and after getting good grades everyone just assumed I was going straight to uni, and it is scary making that snap decision to click the defer button but I'd really really recommend it. A lot of people go straight to uni because it's too much effort and pressure to plan the whole year, but if you feel like you want to, do it. Especially if you've been working really hard constantly for the past 5 or however many years, you don't want to burn yourself out by taking on a hard-core uni degree, and you never know, you might come back and go to uni even more driven than you are now :))
One advice: DO A GAP YEAR! I would definitely recommend doing one. After graduating high school, I went straight to university to study sociology and political science in my hometown (despite the fact that I wasn’t sure about it and that I had great marks, really). I’m starting my second year, and I HATE IT. Really, it’s a nightmare (depression, suicidal thoughts...). I’m realizing that I don’t know myself yet, and a gap year might have been a great way to spend some time to know what I wanted to do. I’m struck righ now, so if you’re not quite sure about what or where you want to study, a gap year might be a nice opportunity to discover what you’re meant to do.Good luck!
Really enjoyed this type of video. I'm in year 11, and out school is starting to emphasise on the importance of our personal statements and going to open days. The stress is definitely on for this year!
Hey Jade)
Just a quick message that you are really, really, really not the only one bright student having second thoughts about uni and gap year and future career and literally everything out there! And I'm aware it definitely sounds cliché but it's a hundred percent your own choice what to do every second of your life.
Wholeheartedly love your videos. It's like +1000 to motivation!
THIS MEANS SO MUCH - thank you my friend!! Sometimes it can feel a bit lonely on this 'podium' of expectation hey xxxx lots of love!
UnJaded Jade it's fine, stuff can get a bit stressful from time to time. And yeah, there're tons of us nervous, pressured guys around the world. That's truly awesome you speak about it so openly. So many people can relate)
My brother has just started his first term at Oxford and he was sceptical at first as he is from a state school, but he says the people are nice and really friendly. Wish you all the best with UCAS 💛
Oh Jade, Jade, Jade!! I wish I was still in my little cupboard in the Sixth Form block so you could pop in for a chat. Make sure you do the right thing for YOU - ignore the pressures from everyone else, do the right thing for you. It doesn't matter if you don't have your whole life planned out, life doesn't work like that anyway. Although a career in Biology doesn't just mean being tucked in a lab, soooo many options, things you will not have even heard of yet. I'm sure you did great with Joe - it's all about looking at how you analyse and can communicate, an Oxbridge course is very much focused on tutorials so this is key. Personal statement you're dead right, get the content down and then work out what you can take out or re-word to make it more short and 'punchy' and to bring it into the word count. If you're talking about your youtube channel make sure you say just how successful it is. Don't over think everything - just take it one step at a time and I'm sure you'll be fine. I'm having some technical issues but there are some videos and info on my Careers Queen channel and facebook page which might help you all or message me if you want an unbiased help/chat. Miss Green.
I had an oxford interview for medicine last year and I have to say it is unlike anything I've ever done in my entire life, the questions are strange but they do all have context, the one biggest tip I have is even if you don't know what the heck their asking you about just say something and articulate your ideas because I got too scared and nervous and didn't, the word BUT is your friend, good luck x
I feel you so much! I love entrepreneurship, I started uni by studying biochemistry which I love, but wouldn’t imagine myself doing forever. Because of that, I decided to change my course and now I’m doing optometry. It’s so weird to be interested in both science and business but I feel like through optometry I can combine the 2 by having my own optic store. I find it so hard to find people like you that think so much about their decisions in life and how to be the best we can as individuals and professionals. Thank you for being such an inspiration for so many people Jade ☺️ much love from Portugal 🇵🇹
Yay biological sciences! I'm doing my Master's in zoology, my project observes the effects of pesticides on the behaviour of an endemic NZ insect. It is a good idea to stay broad with studying general biology (my university doesn't offer that, although you can do double majors) but try to decide what you want to do relatively early in your Bachelor's degree so you can take papers which will be favoured for your later application. Good luck for your applications!
Omg please do more chatty videos! They're great! Oh and are you continuing the AS experience series for English lit and maths? :) xx
Awhhh that means so much - thank you! 🦋 and hahah long story! I've had such issues downloading those 2 videos from my camera for some reason! As soon as UCAS is done, it'll be a priority xx
I'm at Bristol (1st year) doing music and I LOOVVEEE it!!! although its not a campus university it feels like it and you always see students whether its at your halls or just around the city theres always students around!! would 100% recommend
xoxo
SUCH an amazing insight - I really appreciate it, thank you!! x
Oooh music!!How is it?I'm not sure what course i'm going to do yet but music is up there with drama/muscial theatre or english language if i'm going for the academic route...
Happy to hear that- I just got an unconditional offer from Bristol!
Just sent off my Cambridge application after weeks of stress😭😭 I feel ya gal. I hope so much you get in - you deserve it more than anyone.
I FEEL YOU!! Awhhh you're so lovely! I equally hope you get in my friend xx
I feel like i can relate to you so much its unreal hahah headgirl is fun but indeed very stressful and busy, i'm also considering a gap year and no oneee ever asked me if i wanted to, but i feel like it would be the best experience, you should go for it if you can differ ur offer! xx
THANK YOU for relating!! 🦋 yes, yes and yes again. So many difficult decisions to be made at such a busy time! Aaargh good luck with it all Jade xx
Even I'm not sure what exactly i want to do career wise ... I'm always drawn towards biology stuff but i hate the idea of working in offices under a boss... i always loved the idea of having my own business! I understand you completely... i hope everything goes well for all of us... loved the video 😍😘
oxford and exeter? haha I would kill to see Ibz Mo’s reaction to that😂 good luck with your applications jade💖💖
Jasmine my thoughts exactly😂
😂😂😂😂
HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAH thats what i thought
Jasmine omg imagine tho 😂😂
A love live fan? Omg it's joke, right? (Lol)
Do what feels right for you. Only you'll know what is right. So many people that I went to Uni with took a gap year ( I was the only one in a house of six that didn't!!) and it gave them so many life experiences+was right for them! Equally, I spent six weeks in Bali before third year so its all doable. It'll become clearer, honeybee. Trust your instincts. Let yourself grow. xxx
I have just started my GCSE year and I am doing Geography,History,Drama and Computer Science as my options! I also am doing maths,science,English Lang and RE.I am doing Cambridge IGCSE and WJEC for the exam boards.Your videos are motivating me and I hope to do well! Thank you Jade. :)
Ah, good luck with them all! 💛 thank you for the support xx
UnJaded Jade Thank you! :)
I've just started my third year at Exeter and I love it 😊 Happy to answer any questions if you have any!
Ah that's so good to know!! Thank you so much ✨ xxx
Loved this video jade! Actually really helped me!! I'd love it so so much if you did an in depth video of journaling!!!
Good luck with your application Jade!! I’m in a similar boat, currently in S6 (final year of school in Scotland) and Personal statements are already stressing me and I don’t have to have it in until the 15th January!! It’s a scary time, wish I could be 5 again with no responsibilities sometimes!! Thanks for uploading this video, nice way to relax before onto the hard slog of homework - oh the joys!! 😂❤️xx
TEA... Great idea Jade! Looking forward to watching this one😊Hope you get where you want to be, you deserve it💪❤
YESSSS tea always haha!! Thank you so much Laura! Lots of love xx
I'm applying to do History at uni and am trying to get my personal statement done! You're right getting the first draft done is the hardest part, but I wish you good luck with Oxford😊 xx
YES so glad you relate! Good luck with all your applications!! 💗 lots of love xx
I feel so similar to you jade - I would love to study biology in the future but I don't really want to work in a lab, and I'm not into chemistry so medicine isn't really my kinda thing. I am so in love with nature and the environment and I want my future job to not just be a way for me to survive, I want to benefit the world and do something that matters. All of your videos really inspire me Jade, as I feel I can relate to you in so many ways. I hope that you get where you want to be as I'm sure you will, you lovely lovely person!! X
i took a gap year and it honestly helped me so much!
you should look into it (:
get some other experiences, traveling, working part time, just focussing on yourself (:
weelll, I'm applying to do MORSE(maths, operational research, stats, and economics- not dots and dashes!!!) at warwick, Exeter, surrey, sussex and winchester! I finished my bit on UCAS about 2 weeks ago but I'm just waiting on my reference, apparently it was too bland cause I do nothing! luckily after long chat today it turns out I just forgot everything ive done so hopefully mine should be sent by the end of the week :) good luck with your application too
Too bland oh bless you!! Hahaha criticism is always necessary tbh ;) I got told mine was too waffley! Good luck with it all!! Lots of love xx
This video has helped me so much ❤ I'm going to try to get into Cambridge (politics and history) but the personal statement, the interview and everything is really getting to me. Especially since I live in Spain... Best of luck, I really hope everything works out amazingly xxx
Loved this chatty video💓 also stressing about whether i want to take a gap year or what! Im in my final year in school in Ireland and so will do my Leaving Certificate Exams in June in 8 Subjects😩 Best of luck with all your applications, would love to try British Universities too❤️
I'm so glad!! And yessss such a struggle to decide what to do hey 💗 good luck with it all ma friend xx
I love how real you are it’s just so nice to relate to someone xx
this was such a great video Jade! i'm currently in year 11 and i'm so worried for the future and universities even though i still have a couple of years left. i know that no matter what you chose to do in the future, you'll succeed. hope you have a wonderful day. thank you for being the big sister i never knew i needed.
My heart just melted!! 💗 YOU ARE AMAZING thank you so much for the beautiful words! You are more than welcome, and I hope GCSEs go well for you this year my friend! Lots of love xx
Watched all the way. I love your positive mindset and your outlook on life. They are right your voice is really relaxing lol. I'm doing GCSEs and you and Eve Bennett are keeping me motivated. Lots of love ❤️
Hey there Jade.😀 Been watching your channel for a long time now. I did my leaving cert last year and did a UCAS application and got offers for all my universities. I can relate to your struggles with choosing your pathway as i struggled so much to pick a career path. 😓I submitted a CAO application also with both business and science courses listed to realise that my love was really for the science path but was scared of being trapped in a lab everyday! I can tell you on the day the offers came out i contemplated so much and chose to do a Pharmacy course for two years. I am now happier than ever having a balance between business and science.🎉👌🏼 Although my dream course was impossible for me to get into due to me not doing biology for my LC, i will be able to apply after my course. Can't wait to see what your next stage brings but what is for you won't pass you :) 🇮🇪
I’m applying for French and Spanish at Oxford and feel exactly the same as you!! If I don’t get in, I don’t get in but again would be ecstatic if I get an interview! Good luck with your application 💞
I loved this chilled chatty video style so much! Really hope you get on well with your uni applications ☺️💕
I can already tell this is going to be such a useful video hahah all help is welcome when it comes to uni applications! xx
Hey Jade, I've watched a few d your videos and I think we are very similar! I graduated school last year with the highest possible result in my state (Australia) and this year I've taken a gap year. I received a scholarship to the university of my choice and direct entry into a bachelor of law and environmental science. I was always pressured to go straight to uni by teachers and family members. During school I had an extremely busy schedule (dancing, studying, working) and therefore I was always stressed and wasn't looking after my mental health. For this reason I needed to give myself time off to look after myself and do the things i want to do. This year I've travelled, relaxed, saved money and just worked on myself. I definitely think that it's a good idea for high achievers to have some time off. Good luck and keep on being vegan ❤️
loved this!!! listening to you chatting whilst revising a level biology makes it a little less painful😂❤️
Hi Jade a fan from Poland here! I just want to say I'm a massive fan of you and appreciate the amount of work you put into your videos. I hope you'll manage to get to Oxford :) I'm thinking about applying there as well (medicine or biological sciences) but I know it's really hard especially for me as a foreigner. You're such an inspiration, I really admire your lifestyle and positivity :)
Greetings! 💕💕💕
Jade plz make a series on these long life chat. I loved itttttt
lotsa love jade, good luck for your applications xxxxx p.s. I think you're very likely to get into Oxford!! You are more amazing than you will ever know!!
at st andrews you can take modules from two other subjects in your first two years; so you could take business and even english again
I relate so much to this video! Next year is my last of high school, and I don’t think I’ll do a gap year before college because the school I want to go to has long (four month) summer vacation anyway, but I think I will do a pre-career or pre-grad school gap year. I’m very excited to see how your gap year goes and your transition afterwards!
I really don't know what I'm doing, think i'm not going to apply until next year so that I can concentrate on my alevels and ignore the future haha. Yesterday our school (also comprehensive) made us write personal statements all day, but obviously because I don't know what to do I just went on unifrog for hours! brilliant video as always Jade, made it to the end :) ( even though I should be doing English coursework... )
You look absolutely stunning Jadeeee 💕 ❤ 😘 also you are so intellectual and well spoken! ❤ ❤ ❤
Awwww thank you. I love your channel because I can figure out what I’m going to do and for some reason we have like everything in common and we like the same things like biology and I wanted to take all the subjects you took and study the exact same thing in university and then I stumbled upon your channel and realised that we were like twins xx
Good luck for the university application and stuff
Love you jade 💗💗
TAKE A GAP YEAR IF YOU CAN. Everyone I know who was considering it and then didn't regrets it, it sets you up for uni so well if you go, and most of them don't seem to mind at all and/or prefer it (even oxbridge despite what my teachers told me in school!).
This video was the perfect background whilst I did my homework. Absolutely love your chatty side. Love from Latvia
I somehow managed to get an Oxford offer to start in 2017, but then I emailed the college in February after deciding I wanted to take a gap year. Crazily enough, they did actually defer my offer! So there's always a chance you may be able to do that if you don't want to apply directly for deferred entry :)
P.S. I love this video because I had the exact same attitude and thoughts about all these things last year. Good luck with everything!
I love videos like these it just makes me so relaxed, P.s. I love you jade
Have you considered Scottish universities? I'm in my 2nd year at Edinburgh and it's amazing, plus the city is stunning. You also get the flexibility in the first two years whereby you can change your degree to any outside options you choose in 1st and 2nd year (you get 120 credits per year to 'spend' on any course which fits into the timetable with your chosen degree).
If you're stressing about your statement for Oxford, I applied to Oxford and they said that the personal statement was extremely secondary to your grades and how you performed at interview. The statement might make a difference if your grades were on the borderline, but yours aren't so don't stress.
That being said, I was THAT close to taking a gap year - but I decided not to because at Edinburgh there is the option to go abroad in 3rd year, and I wanted the different cultural experience more than travelling and tourist type things. So if you're on the fence about this then a possible year abroad is an option.
Hope this was somewhat helpful - and as for the Oxford interviews should you decide to go, it's not too stressful. Certainly in my experience the tutors at Lady Margaret Hall helped make me feel at ease (especially when I forgot the formula for hydrochloric acid...that was a brain fart lol)
I’m applying for Maths at Oxford this year and I completely relate! The stress is unreal but I’m so glad that it’s nearly done with and sent. Done soooo many personal statement drafts and it’s so nearly done
I’m applying this year and totally get you! I’m applying to Durham Leeds and Loughborough for Biological Natural Sciences. I love your videos such an inspiration and since we do the same A-Levels and in the same year it’s nice seeing your videos knowing everyone round the country if going through the same!
Really enjoyed this video. Hope u get into the university you want, you deserve it! The future is stressful❤️xx
Thank you so much!! 🦋🙈 I agree, the future is stressful, but at the same time I'm excited to see where this crazy lil life takes me xx
I really loved this chatty video, it didn't feel as long as it was. It felt more of a really nice conversation 💖
Awhh you're the cutest!! Thank you so much! xxx
The end is too sweet
You are AMAZING! xx
My sisters at Cambridge and a girl on her course, as soon as she got there, took a gap year for personal reasons and has been welcomed back of course this year. I wouldn’t worry about it too much if you get there and freak out