THINGS I LEARNED POST GRAD... what no one tells you about graduating college

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  • @theunpretty2372
    @theunpretty2372 5 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I'm a freshman at a community college and after graduating highschool, I have been trying to save and learn about how money works because once I transfer and finally graduate I really want to be debt free and financially smart.

  • @laurenashley_3
    @laurenashley_3 5 ปีที่แล้ว +242

    I graduated in May too and still don’t have my career. I realized I still have no idea what I want to do and didn’t network enough so I’m still trying to get my feet in the door. It’s hard! College does not prepare you enough for the real world.

    • @stephlyndsey3932
      @stephlyndsey3932 5 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      College doesn't prepare you for the real world. Experience does. That's why internships, volunteering and part time jobs are really important in undergrad! 👌

    • @wisdomandlove1661
      @wisdomandlove1661 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      did you get a good paying job?

    • @hellotheir1427
      @hellotheir1427 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I just graduated with a computer science degree and cant get a job. Im trying to get quick jobs to build resume and get a car.

    • @jamesalafayette8255
      @jamesalafayette8255 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      College doesn’t prepare you or you didn’t prepare you 🤔

    • @joeblow9657
      @joeblow9657 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@jamesalafayette8255 go be an insufferable asshole some where else

  • @racheljaskula675
    @racheljaskula675 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Girl I totally feel you... I just graduated from university in June and it's been so hard moving back home and having to readjust to living with my family again.

  • @carolina5971
    @carolina5971 5 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    Hey! I was wondering if you could do a video eith your mom on her experience as an engineer especially being female and Hispanics since things were so different back then then they are now. Hope that made sense ❤️

  • @MARCIASTANTON
    @MARCIASTANTON 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What a great video!!I graduated a few years ago and it’s definitely an adjustment! I still live with my parents and I love it! I save so much money by living with them and I enjoy their company!
    :)

  • @LourdesLaurel
    @LourdesLaurel 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    we love a GIRL BOSS! this video motivated me so much!! i'm a freshman in college and god, the adjusting process has been though but what worries me the most is what will be of me after college. This video definitely motivated me to keep focusing and working on my goals. I hope i can manage to live by myself right after i graduate, especially bc i still live in my hometown since my college is here so one more year with them (after i graduate) would be so hard but anyways i'm so excited for the future

  • @paramjotkaur3531
    @paramjotkaur3531 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    this was actually great advice for post-grads

  • @JamieRenee101
    @JamieRenee101 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Super relatable! I really miss college.. it’s such a special time. But living the adult life is cool too and it’s a growing experience for sure! Also side note I love your top!

  • @beautybeat9881
    @beautybeat9881 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Second year in college studying interior design and it’s a lot harder than people think even I didn’t think I’d be spending as many hours as I do doing school work and it’s really really stressful!

  • @artcraftmathcareenjoylearn1434
    @artcraftmathcareenjoylearn1434 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Natalie for the helpful video. If you don’t mind, do you go by family wills?

  • @AddittiAgrawal
    @AddittiAgrawal 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    i really loved this video!!

  • @reneeee16
    @reneeee16 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Where is your shirt from? So cute!!

    • @NatalieBarbu
      @NatalieBarbu  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Shop barbu!! It’s coming out soon

  • @JulianaRodrigues-yl6bs
    @JulianaRodrigues-yl6bs 5 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    It's my first year of college in engineering and it has been really difficult... One day at a time I guess...

    • @97usama
      @97usama 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Which discipline of engineering?

    • @FaithTheGreatt
      @FaithTheGreatt 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      you got this!!!

    • @JulianaRodrigues-yl6bs
      @JulianaRodrigues-yl6bs 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@97usama mechanical 😅

    • @97usama
      @97usama 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@JulianaRodrigues-yl6bs nice, I'm in electrical/computer. First year is all about getting used to uni. New norm. Takes time to overwrite the high school high tides haha. Key skill you want to take away is time management and 'juggling' your course load.

    • @leahmary1
      @leahmary1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Keep going! I’m in my third year of eng! It gets better :)

  • @janelleguild3866
    @janelleguild3866 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey I graduated this May and I majored in elementary education. I don't feel like I am ready though even with student teaching as I was not teaching the entire class as much as I would have liked.

  • @jeanmarieperez8528
    @jeanmarieperez8528 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I’m scared to start college next year

    • @Christine-fb8so
      @Christine-fb8so 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jeanmarie Perez hey beautiful, you’ll do amazing in college!

    • @jennifer4312
      @jennifer4312 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      You will be successful, dont you worry.

    • @adeladeen7514
      @adeladeen7514 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m ready lol

  • @lizbby4
    @lizbby4 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We have the same notebook 💕✨

  • @emmykiiinz
    @emmykiiinz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I will be moving back home after I graduate college in April! I learned in class that now we are called boomerang children :) lol

  • @QazJer
    @QazJer 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I also graduated in may with a computer science degree.. it is definitely challenging after college. not sure what to do with my life lol

  • @gregwood7120
    @gregwood7120 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    hi natelie,great channel! i recommend everyone who recently graduated to read rich dad poor dad....and right after that learn about f.i.r.e. and than check out bigger pockets .com ...you'll thank me.i may have just saved you 20 years!

  • @itskingkaddy
    @itskingkaddy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    that's trey songs...

  • @TinaMarieVlogs
    @TinaMarieVlogs 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    but i miss college
    ps im a small youtuber :)

  • @jenniewheat7465
    @jenniewheat7465 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi there! I started meeting with my mom's accountant and putting $$$ into the stock market when I was 16!! Don't feel old, feel SMART and PREPARED :D

  • @jamestellsthetruth
    @jamestellsthetruth 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Im in charlotte too, lets meet up

  • @ArcanistBlack
    @ArcanistBlack 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    cute as a button

  • @hermionepink96
    @hermionepink96 5 ปีที่แล้ว +142

    It is crazy how I know people in high school, people in undergrad, people in grad school, married, single/never dated, have children, live at home or live across the country- Such a wide variety of situations in the 18-23 range

    • @peterjay9826
      @peterjay9826 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      18 to 23? try 18 to 30

  • @KaraBacon
    @KaraBacon 5 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    I just graduated in December and I totally agree with everything that you said. Except i have a little more post grad depression since i don't have a job yet

    • @mschell350
      @mschell350 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      What was your major?

    • @KaraBacon
      @KaraBacon 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mschell350 Hotel and Restaurant MAnagement

    • @el.tacolgando
      @el.tacolgando 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@KaraBacon did u find job? Thanks

  • @missangelstarful
    @missangelstarful 5 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    I'm currently in 4th year and even though I have a job lined up, I've been completely freaking out about life after graduation. This was soo incredibly helpful, thank you so much!

  • @alyssap1103
    @alyssap1103 5 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    Totally agree with everything you said, especially about scheduling! Working full time it feels like you really only have time to accomplish one thing every night (go to the gym, run errands, see friends, etc.) before you have to get ready for the next day of work. Its definitely a weird adjustment but it definitely has helped me to figure out what I value most because my time is so limited during the week! A lot of people older than me have also told me how beneficial it is to live at home, which I chose to do, and I can completely see why since you save so much money :-)

  • @LayneFable
    @LayneFable 5 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    I found that I have zero drive to ever go out and drink unless it's someones birthday or a big big holiday haha

    • @joycevandrost6712
      @joycevandrost6712 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same!! I feel like I never want to go out even though I'm free

  • @rosehanlon985
    @rosehanlon985 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I graduated college in December, so it's all still really fresh. I'm living at home because I didn't get a job lined up. The winter break is over for high schoolers and most college students. Since I'm unemployed (but searching) at the moment it feels like I've been left behind (a little bit). I understand and relate to the points you have made. The struggle is real! Thanks for the video, I think I really needed to hear someone else's experience.

  • @KirstenNicole
    @KirstenNicole 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    ahhhh I'm so glad you said you love weekends post grad! I am in my last semester of college and have been juggling two jobs with classes, so I use my weekends for studying. So excited to look forward to free weekends after graduation 🤗

  • @haleymcgehee1808
    @haleymcgehee1808 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I'm in my second year of college and I'm constantly worried about where I am in life right now and what I'm going to be doing in the future. It makes me sad because I am so lost and life sucks rn and has for a while

  • @minasbaguette889
    @minasbaguette889 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    See your experience right now is what my college was like because for most of my college life I was a commuter and so you have to be intentional about seeing friends , also I worked during college so I was busy with school and work.

  • @almxlb
    @almxlb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How did you get a job ? I’m seeking and applying like crazy but nothing has worked ? I need help I’m also studying engineering

  • @Sixviii
    @Sixviii 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm currently persuing 4year in engineering....but I don't know what to do after that and Im not interested engineering😐😐

  • @adelexmarie
    @adelexmarie 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I graduate college this May and I'm terrified honestly lol. Can't tell if this video makes me feel better or worse

  • @wasilewa1
    @wasilewa1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm in my last year of university and i'm terrified for what's coming !!! But this video was very real and helpful, thank you !

  • @Grebby80
    @Grebby80 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    just knowing the best time of your life is in the past is what sucks. all the good times, worry-free/minimal responsibilities, care-free fun with close friends are all in the past. thats just what has me in my feels.

    • @NaturalSounds13
      @NaturalSounds13 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I feel exactly like that.. 3 more semesters and then.. Graduation. I Honestly don't know how I will manage it as an adult with a full time job😭 Have you adjusted?

  • @xxBailey3xx
    @xxBailey3xx 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I just graduated in December and am starting my job tomorrow! This video was so helpful! The living alone thing is so relatable, but I plan to live at home for a bit and save money and then get an apartment in a few months like you did. Thank you so much for this video!

  • @luciamei7842
    @luciamei7842 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    *Omg!! You’re so creative 💕you inspire me so much as a small youtuber 💕*

    • @FloraGoodman
      @FloraGoodman 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lucia Mei same❤️❤️

  • @tagelasfiarania6519
    @tagelasfiarania6519 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    How you take the break up so easily?,,,,,,,, video request :Make a video about how to forget the person you dated for example for the whole last year of college and then dumped you

  • @BriannaFornes
    @BriannaFornes 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Yesss !!! Thankyouuu for always sharing everything with us❤️❤️

  • @ItsAry
    @ItsAry 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just graduated and Im slowly trying to adjust to the change

  • @songwonlorenzo2482
    @songwonlorenzo2482 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am at my last year in college and it is freaking me out that I have to get ready for graduate school:(

  • @EllieofAzeroth
    @EllieofAzeroth 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I met my husband during freshman year OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL. I think that's the key to having a healthy and balanced relationship honestly. If you're apart until the weekends all the time, you have a lot to talk about, and we came from different worlds anyway so it was easy to keep conversation going. We wound up getting married the same year and it's already been two years :)

  • @lusciousmonkey1
    @lusciousmonkey1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You are identical to camila mendes!! you are gorgeousssss

  • @CrystalBatshon
    @CrystalBatshon 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    such good advice! we also just did a reflection on being one year out of college on our channel 💕

  • @gaea2580
    @gaea2580 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sounds like you are killin post-grad life! Can you please do a video about networking? And maybe about how you got into consulting with an engineering degree?

  • @kayleebergh
    @kayleebergh 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Where’d you get your shirt? So cute!

  • @AyoJess
    @AyoJess 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m ending my junior year and will be a senior this summer. I’m looking to network a lot during this last year of school and apply to jobs in my last semester so I have something set up after I graduate.

  • @Abaybeb
    @Abaybeb 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this video, I’m starting my last semester of college in January and so I’ve been really interested in hearing what people have to say about post grad

  • @yukarinakasone186
    @yukarinakasone186 ปีที่แล้ว

    💙

  • @sheilacherop9520
    @sheilacherop9520 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi,Natalie,,I would really really love to interact with you further about this,,how can i reach you?

  • @RM-cl3wt
    @RM-cl3wt 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    love how genuine, honest, and real you are!

  • @123meenasalih
    @123meenasalih 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Personally I want to move out but I don't have the money to do that and go to college and live in a dorm, but I'm saving money and I need someone to guide me throughout my journey of college so that I can stay focused! But it can be annoying when I want alone time and my parents wants me to hang out with them constantly. Still love them tho!

  • @kathleendiep1677
    @kathleendiep1677 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Totally agree with you about post grad!!

  • @annaann1712
    @annaann1712 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    u resemble summer mckeen in a way

  • @myk4322
    @myk4322 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    THANK YOU for this. I just graduated in May and am still searching for a job and wanting to move out asap. It's reassuring to hear all of this from others and you put my thoughts into words! Best of luck to you :)

  • @happyarchivesbykat
    @happyarchivesbykat 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can relate so much. Choosing friends to keep up with because you can’t keep up with everyone. Weekendddds are indeed so much better. Back in college, weekends are usually for studying. Now it feels so gooooood.
    To sum it up, i feel like Dobby being handed by socks. I AM FREE.

  • @johannar5282
    @johannar5282 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved this vid! Just graduated and starting full time this upcoming summer, excited but nervous.
    What made you start your clothing store? Even though i'll be working a 9 to 5, i definitely am looking to start my own company. I'd love to get any advice!

  • @euge.sosa.b
    @euge.sosa.b 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I GRADUATED TODAY :(

    • @kelseyrue4302
      @kelseyrue4302 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nia Sosa me too friend. We will get through this!

  • @NoelleSam
    @NoelleSam 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    In community college, you have to be intentional with relationships or you don't have any.

  • @Auntieskitty
    @Auntieskitty 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is my last year for an undergrad. I'm looking into a Masters and then deciding whether to go straight into it or wait about half a year or not. Masters is in Education.

  • @arvy1627
    @arvy1627 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wish I had good college experience as you did, and I wish i have a job too

  • @alexandramei1975
    @alexandramei1975 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Natalie I love your channel because I find your videos to be very relatable! I love your college content and I am loving your post graduation content too!

  • @alyl8991
    @alyl8991 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such great advice! I'm in graduate school right now, and a lot of these things are still true for me. I'm glad you're loving the stage of life you're in. Undergrad is definitely a time to be treasured because our lives are never the same once we graduate.

  • @railannalima2117
    @railannalima2117 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

  • @iznab4164
    @iznab4164 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm gonna graduate soon! Giving my final exams online lol

  • @Luna-lf5zo
    @Luna-lf5zo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    what did you majored in?

  • @sarahkromminga4101
    @sarahkromminga4101 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    really good advice as always :)

  • @kathrynfrizzle3062
    @kathrynfrizzle3062 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    can you make a video about how you chose your career? and how you knew it was what u wanted to do

  • @huhbora
    @huhbora 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    How do you find the right job after college?

  • @berkleeryann
    @berkleeryann 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I graduate in May and I'm sooo excited!

  • @zazalila5450
    @zazalila5450 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Woke up... and just found out about your video from Indonesia..

  • @mariamajao20
    @mariamajao20 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is such a great video! More videos like this in the future please! 😊😊

  • @kathleen1772
    @kathleen1772 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    We love stem girllssss

  • @shreenivaschityala3699
    @shreenivaschityala3699 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    skip to 2:00

  • @sjelly384
    @sjelly384 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am graduating with a masters in accounting next semester we’re not as old and boring as you think 😅

    • @miyaayala5045
      @miyaayala5045 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      S Jelly what kind of classes do you take in accounting ?

  • @FaithTheGreatt
    @FaithTheGreatt 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    YAS i been waiting on this video!!

  • @mariamajao20
    @mariamajao20 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Like the most graduating relating videos

  • @venechic
    @venechic 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have one more semester in college so this was super helpful! 🙂

  • @auliaputrifw
    @auliaputrifw 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Anybody knows the song in 15:12?

  • @kayleebergh
    @kayleebergh 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do a big clothing haul

  • @Heather-nm4qj
    @Heather-nm4qj 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm graduating this spring and I'm still looking for a job... scared I might not find one

    • @FaithTheGreatt
      @FaithTheGreatt 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      same here! just got to hope it all works out!!

    • @stephlyndsey3932
      @stephlyndsey3932 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Indeed.com is great for finding jobs. Also network as much as you can your last semester and get close to your professors as much as possible (stay late and email regularly) you will need them for references down the road.

  • @shahadad1765
    @shahadad1765 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    where my corona batch at ? lets comfort each other :(

    • @chidodorothy1270
      @chidodorothy1270 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      it's making things worse 🤦‍♀️

  • @heartinbothhands13
    @heartinbothhands13 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m in my last year of college, and I found that networking is key. Grades are so important, but in a lot of career fields networking is more important. I’ve made a lot of connections and even though I dont have a job in line yet, I know I have people to go to and ask for help when I graduate.

  • @smithashambhu187
    @smithashambhu187 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is that top going to be on Shop Barbu? It is so cute!

  • @TheWileycyote95
    @TheWileycyote95 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Natalie, just some advice:
    You don’t graduate college, you graduate *from* college.

  • @lewdeniashen5633
    @lewdeniashen5633 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I didn't hear anything you said.. Just looking ur pretty lips and eyes..

  • @adrianaluciani_
    @adrianaluciani_ 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    What’s a consulting job?