My tips: Do not buy the books day one. Some may not be required, and you may even drop the class. My second semester I bought all 4 books for over $200... never opened them up once. Also, DO NOT BUY FROM YOUR OVERPRICED BOOKSTORE. Rent on Amazon for a fraction of that, if you can't use Amazon, buy used. Bring a few notebooks, not too many, just to take minimal notes. 1st day is about introductions, syllabus, and notes. They'll go around the room and ask you what high school, major, why you're taking this class, etc. For me it wasn't really about syllabus week, but more of syllabus 15 minutes. After that 15 minutes, the class started. Keep your syllabus handy at all times throughout the semester, drop a class if you want before it's too late, talk to people, get phone numbers, know due dates; this isn't high school. First day is scary, but no too bad; mostly anticipation. Best of luck.
Cait, I absolutely love these college advice videos. I am a junior in high school, but i am someone who likes to be extra prepared for anything. I am starting to get ready for the next few years and life overall in college. I watched them all so far, and I can definitely say that your videos will save me a ton of time, space, and money. And most of all stress. I am so glad that I have someone here like you to tell me these things to prevent me from making mistakes. I don't want to get all into it, but i just wanted to tell you that your videos mean a whole lot to me and i love them!
My sister is going to college and one thing I would recommend from shopping with her is getting space bags! They save SO much room for your clothes and other stuff! Highly recommended them! You can get them at bed bath and beyond!
As someone who is going to be a freshman in the fall, I love the idea for this college series. This first video was already super helpful, so thanks so much and keep them coming!
Ugh. So agree with this! When I was a freshman, I forgot so many things. Me and my roommate had to go shopping constantly because we forgot one thing or another! I would still suggest shower caddies to people in suites. The bathroom shower is so small! We put a small table/shelf where we each put out shower caddies and put our schedules in the bathroom so we knew how to be mindful of one another. Hope you enjoyed your first year!
- If the professor puts their PowerPoints online, print them out and take notes on those (this makes things a lot easier in class and while studying) - Make flashcards for everything you can! - Don't wait until the night before to start studying. Hope that helps :)
In regards to the printer and mini fridge - check with your school. For printing, my school gave us like 500 free pages each semester, and we were able to rent mini fridges; much cheaper than buying one! Cinder blocks are also really good for lifting your bed for added storage space. Also, tip, if you want to hang things with thumbtacks instead of command strips but your dorm rules say don't put holes in the wall, do it anyway because you can fill the hole with white toothpaste.
i brought "colour catcher" sheets for when i did my laundry so i could put colours and whites in the same washer and dryer, therefore saving a tonne of money ^_^ never understood why people wasted money doing a wash and then dry for colours, whites and "delicates" :P
it's quite interesting seeing the difference between the things people list for American colleges versus British uni. Maybe not the most useful video for me because I'll be going to Uni in Scotland but this is still very interesting.
I think it all depends on how you are using it. My freshman year, the bathrooms were so small, you had to bring the caddy IN the shower with you. In that case, this wouldn't be a good idea and yes, I had one that was almost a "cleaning caddy" with holes. But for some bathrooms that are larger and you are just using the caddy to get to and from the bathroom, this is a good idea. It's small and compact and cute :) To each his own.
College is so much fun, and as much as I absolutely loved the social life, i'd encourage all freshmen to give lots of thought as to what job exactly u'll be going for afterwards.... wish I had!! Its no fun struggling to find a job when you have a big student loan to pay off!!! If ur not careful, the fun of college comes a a hefty financial price these days, so make sure to get lots of work experience BEFORE u graduate, so u have more chance of a job after u leave!!!
This is so helpful! im leaving for college in just over a month and have recently been freaking out because im going all the way across the country and just dont know what im gonna need! Thank you for this video
I would actually suggest NOT getting a futon.I just had my first year of college and my family had bought the futon from Target which was not only kind of expensive but also uncomfortable. And then it seemed like everyone (including myself) were having their futons break. So my roomie and I hit up the local flea market and we found this adorable love seat for only $75! It was so granny-chic and COMFORTABLE! Check out your other resources before you head straight for the futons! :)
if you go to a college in your own town, a public college here in FL is $130 a credit per semester, considering you have to take 12 credits to be considered full time @ $130, then tuition would be $1,560 a semester, or double that for a college year. If you keep a 3.0 GPA the school alone will give you a scholarship based on need and you also have Bright Futures and Pell Grant, normally those will cover your tuition and books. I say that is still somewhat affordable to most people,
I would suggest, if you can access the vent in your room, to put a dryer sheet sticking out of it. That would also help with keeping your room smelling better. :)
My future roomie and I are wondering the same thing when considering buying a futon. We decided we could either buy the other half of it from whichever one of us doesn't want it at the end of the year or sell it and split the money you get from that!
I went out of state and brought all my clothes/jewelry/items from home in suitcases, shipped larger items that I needed from home, but bought my mini fridge and mattress topper when I got there.
you look beautiful in this vid! it was very helpful. can you broaden your college advice series and maybe make a video talking about junior year bc that is the most important year in terms of college besides senior year! thanks.
There is nothing wrong with not having a college degree, but you shouldn't be spreading negativity to those who do wish to pursue it. Because there are also a whole lot of jobs where you DO need a degree. College is also a transition period. Most 18 year old aren't ready to jump into the career field as soon as they graduate high school.
College is the perfect opportunity to meet people and network. I'm from a small town, so without college I'd never meet people in this business. I'll even get to study for a year in New York. Also, 20% is a really low figure. What people don't realize is that there are thousands of jobs in the fashion/beauty field that most don't even know about. It's not just designers, stylists, and magazine editors. There are a lot of opportunities.
You don't necessarily split the cost. Say she bought the TV, the TV would be equally mine as it is hers if I bought the fridge and the microwave and so on. That's how me and my roommate did it. And then at the end of the year you take what you paid for. I'm not in college, I'm going to an academy 12 hours from home for high school so I have to stay in dorms.
Im going to college in the fall of 2014, and ive been searching for nearly 3 months for helpful college videos about what to bring. and this video was very helpful. if anyone can also link me any videos that are very helpful that will be amazing
My dorm didnt have a fridge or pillows, we had to bring them! And we weren't allowed to have microwaves in our rooms :/ But I totally agree with the printer thing, so much better then having to walk to the library
you loved high school?! wow I wish I did. I wasn't in love with it at all. college is just so much more fun! freedom and lots of great experiences and new people. and no classes for 6 hours a day unless you want that! ahaha ill be a junior next year cant believe how fast its flyingggg
Did anyone else notice the orb? It went from the door circled near her a little then went down and disappeared. . Creepy.. from the way it moved it was probably a spirit. But it's ok. Just don't talk to it that's all. Lol
That can happen to anyone, degree or not. The thing people don't realize is that not everyone needs to have a college degree. There's no shame in doing a job that doesn't require one. I know people my age who have no debt, make great money and can afford their own cars and apartments and they have no college degree. There isn't any shame in that.
I'm gonna try to get into juilliard and they have suites with 5 rooms there is 3 doubles and 2 singles the doubles have two bunk beds a TV closets dressers and shelf's and everything same with singles but there is only one bed and then there is a living room and two and a half bathrooms (plz don't ask me how you have half a bathroom cuz I really don't know) and it can be shared with up to 8 people and the residents hall I think is nineteen floors 11 floors have living areas and the rest have like computer lounge a study lounge an excercise area a kitchen and some other stuffs wish me luck I hope I get in
Sarah Oakes oh thx my brother told me the other day he goes to dbu :3 the dorms there are soooooo tiny the boy dorms are tiny but the girl dorms are pretty decent
alexis Phillips Juliard acceptance rate is 6.7% they have the closest acceptance rate to Yale which means that they are taking the best of the best and nothing else or less.
Can you please do a video on going out of state. I am moving across the country and I am super nervous about leaving all my family and friends. I want to know the best way to meet new people and get involved when you don't know anyone!
My tips: Do not buy the books day one. Some may not be required, and you may even drop the class. My second semester I bought all 4 books for over $200... never opened them up once. Also, DO NOT BUY FROM YOUR OVERPRICED BOOKSTORE. Rent on Amazon for a fraction of that, if you can't use Amazon, buy used. Bring a few notebooks, not too many, just to take minimal notes. 1st day is about introductions, syllabus, and notes. They'll go around the room and ask you what high school, major, why you're taking this class, etc. For me it wasn't really about syllabus week, but more of syllabus 15 minutes. After that 15 minutes, the class started. Keep your syllabus handy at all times throughout the semester, drop a class if you want before it's too late, talk to people, get phone numbers, know due dates; this isn't high school. First day is scary, but no too bad; mostly anticipation. Best of luck.
The camera was unfocused the whole time aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah
Cait, I absolutely love these college advice videos. I am a junior in high school, but i am someone who likes to be extra prepared for anything. I am starting to get ready for the next few years and life overall in college. I watched them all so far, and I can definitely say that your videos will save me a ton of time, space, and money. And most of all stress. I am so glad that I have someone here like you to tell me these things to prevent me from making mistakes. I don't want to get all into it, but i just wanted to tell you that your videos mean a whole lot to me and i love them!
ugh! is this video out of focus or are my eyes bad?
your eyes are beautiful
I thought so too
yeah, it's out of focus. so annoying, it hurts my eyes :(
My sister is going to college and one thing I would recommend from shopping with her is getting space bags! They save SO much room for your clothes and other stuff! Highly recommended them! You can get them at bed bath and beyond!
I can not wait TILL COLLEGE!!!! SOOO FRICKING MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I know!!!me to!!! but I'm not going till 2020😑
I've been in college for two years and I still feel the need to watch these videos
As someone who is going to be a freshman in the fall, I love the idea for this college series. This first video was already super helpful, so thanks so much and keep them coming!
Ugh. So agree with this! When I was a freshman, I forgot so many things. Me and my roommate had to go shopping constantly because we forgot one thing or another! I would still suggest shower caddies to people in suites. The bathroom shower is so small! We put a small table/shelf where we each put out shower caddies and put our schedules in the bathroom so we knew how to be mindful of one another. Hope you enjoyed your first year!
- If the professor puts their PowerPoints online, print them out and take notes on those (this makes things a lot easier in class and while studying)
- Make flashcards for everything you can!
- Don't wait until the night before to start studying.
Hope that helps :)
In regards to the printer and mini fridge - check with your school. For printing, my school gave us like 500 free pages each semester, and we were able to rent mini fridges; much cheaper than buying one! Cinder blocks are also really good for lifting your bed for added storage space.
Also, tip, if you want to hang things with thumbtacks instead of command strips but your dorm rules say don't put holes in the wall, do it anyway because you can fill the hole with white toothpaste.
you should've listed all the tips and things in the info box....just saying
i brought "colour catcher" sheets for when i did my laundry so i could put colours and whites in the same washer and dryer, therefore saving a tonne of money ^_^ never understood why people wasted money doing a wash and then dry for colours, whites and "delicates" :P
it's quite interesting seeing the difference between the things people list for American colleges versus British uni. Maybe not the most useful video for me because I'll be going to Uni in Scotland but this is still very interesting.
I'm a senior in high school this fall and this got me so excited for college!!
The out of focus hurt my eyes :((
I think it all depends on how you are using it. My freshman year, the bathrooms were so small, you had to bring the caddy IN the shower with you. In that case, this wouldn't be a good idea and yes, I had one that was almost a "cleaning caddy" with holes. But for some bathrooms that are larger and you are just using the caddy to get to and from the bathroom, this is a good idea. It's small and compact and cute :) To each his own.
I can't wait to see the rush video! I'm going to be a freshman this August and I'm SO excited!
A "How to organize your planner" video, or how you organize your day-planner in college! :)
AMEN! & I absolutely LOVED high school!
did anyone else see the floating orb to the right of her at the beginning? Weird
I saw it
it was a ghost!! lol
Lol
it's the best decision I've made!! you'll LOVE it! :D
College is so much fun, and as much as I absolutely loved the social life, i'd encourage all freshmen to give lots of thought as to what job exactly u'll be going for afterwards.... wish I had!! Its no fun struggling to find a job when you have a big student loan to pay off!!! If ur not careful, the fun of college comes a a hefty financial price these days, so make sure to get lots of work experience BEFORE u graduate, so u have more chance of a job after u leave!!!
This is so helpful! im leaving for college in just over a month and have recently been freaking out because im going all the way across the country and just dont know what im gonna need! Thank you for this video
You can pretty much wear whatever you want. The guys in my hall walked around without shirts, girls wandered around in PJ's or short shorts.
I would actually suggest NOT getting a futon.I just had my first year of college and my family had bought the futon from Target which was not only kind of expensive but also uncomfortable. And then it seemed like everyone (including myself) were having their futons break. So my roomie and I hit up the local flea market and we found this adorable love seat for only $75! It was so granny-chic and COMFORTABLE! Check out your other resources before you head straight for the futons! :)
literally the most helpful thing!!
if you go to a college in your own town, a public college here in FL is $130 a credit per semester, considering you have to take 12 credits to be considered full time @ $130, then tuition would be $1,560 a semester, or double that for a college year. If you keep a 3.0 GPA the school alone will give you a scholarship based on need and you also have Bright Futures and Pell Grant, normally those will cover your tuition and books. I say that is still somewhat affordable to most people,
i'm going to college in the fall so this was really helpful! you should do a video on how to adjust to college.
I would suggest, if you can access the vent in your room, to put a dryer sheet sticking out of it. That would also help with keeping your room smelling better. :)
yesss anyone can visit and sleep in your dorm, but you should still make sure to check your schools rules in regards to having visitors
Mine is waterproof, I am using it again next year with no problem!
A video all about sororities (rush, bid day, big/little reveal, etc.)
I'm going to be a freshman this year and this video was sooo helpful. Ill look out for the rush video!
My future roomie and I are wondering the same thing when considering buying a futon. We decided we could either buy the other half of it from whichever one of us doesn't want it at the end of the year or sell it and split the money you get from that!
I went out of state and brought all my clothes/jewelry/items from home in suitcases, shipped larger items that I needed from home, but bought my mini fridge and mattress topper when I got there.
I'm am so nervous to go to college I'm a senior this year.
omgomgomg can't wait to see the sorority/rush one! ill be a senior in high school in the fall but I cannot wait to rush in college
yay ive been waiting for this!! loved it, im going to be a senior and you should do an application help video!! but thank you!!! loved the vid & you!!
please do the sorority video!! and keep going with the series, i love it! :)
You can request roommates and they usually put you with the person, no questions asked.
Another necessity are definitely rain boots!!!
Can you do a what to expect in college? Or some video to help ease our nervousness about going into college!? Please!!
My family bought me an RV for college to help save money so I lived /live in that (I'm a Junior now)
What the fuck lol
MATT wtf lol
you look beautiful in this vid! it was very helpful. can you broaden your college advice series and maybe make a video talking about junior year bc that is the most important year in terms of college besides senior year! thanks.
a video on what you keep/bring in your bag for college classes? (:
yay i'm so glad you did this, i've been waiting for someone to do college advice videos :)
There is nothing wrong with not having a college degree, but you shouldn't be spreading negativity to those who do wish to pursue it. Because there are also a whole lot of jobs where you DO need a degree.
College is also a transition period. Most 18 year old aren't ready to jump into the career field as soon as they graduate high school.
College is the perfect opportunity to meet people and network. I'm from a small town, so without college I'd never meet people in this business. I'll even get to study for a year in New York.
Also, 20% is a really low figure. What people don't realize is that there are thousands of jobs in the fashion/beauty field that most don't even know about. It's not just designers, stylists, and magazine editors. There are a lot of opportunities.
Loved this! In addition to the sorority video, please do a partying/going out/making friends video :)
If you close your eyes she sounds exactly like Daily Grace but giving sincere advice.
Most colleges have lofted beds. Mine was already lofted when I arrived but you can ask your RA(resident assistant) to help.
Can you do a pros and cons video of joining a sorority? I was considering joining one but im really not sure...
You don't necessarily split the cost. Say she bought the TV, the TV would be equally mine as it is hers if I bought the fridge and the microwave and so on. That's how me and my roommate did it. And then at the end of the year you take what you paid for. I'm not in college, I'm going to an academy 12 hours from home for high school so I have to stay in dorms.
This is so helpful!
Can you do a look book on printed shorts? I would LOVE to see this!
Wow there is NO way I would have room for a futon in my room! Dang, your dorms must have been HUGE.
I'm so excited for a college series! Thanks a lot :)
Can you do a college fashion video? Like talk about commonly worn things in college? Thanks!
Please do a dorm organization/decoration video!
wow! almost 7,000 views and this was only posted yesterday! good job girl!!!
If you're a guy. Do not. forget. the. shower. shoes.
Lmao, thanks
did you guys notice something at the beginning of the video at 0:02 - 0:06 look at the center of the door something came up from it
I video about applying advice in this series would be super helpful, Im going to be a senior in the fall
PLEASE! Do the rush advice video next
I'm only gonna be a sophomore in high school and I'm watching this! I think a video about the application process would be good though !
Im going to college in the fall of 2014, and ive been searching for nearly 3 months for helpful college videos about what to bring. and this video was very helpful. if anyone can also link me any videos that are very helpful that will be amazing
I am going to be a college freshman in fall 2014 and I completely agree!! This was totally helpful!
Yes yes yes to sorority rush advice!
There is a ghost in your room at the first 10 seconds to the left side of you
I am learning english as my second language, and your pronounce, on this videos, is helpfull. thanks.
pronunciation* helpful*
just some mistakes, but other than that your English is great!
My dorm didnt have a fridge or pillows, we had to bring them! And we weren't allowed to have microwaves in our rooms :/ But I totally agree with the printer thing, so much better then having to walk to the library
you loved high school?! wow I wish I did. I wasn't in love with it at all. college is just so much more fun! freedom and lots of great experiences and new people. and no classes for 6 hours a day unless you want that! ahaha ill be a junior next year cant believe how fast its flyingggg
yay! so glad it helped you :)
What to expect for sororities and fraternities!!
i'm going to college next year but this helped me get an idea just so i can start planning early!
Very well made indeed :), will be attending College (1st Time) Wednesday :/ feeling every emotion lol
so pretty much, this is a video about what GIRLS should bring to college, not the general public. good to know
Did anyone else notice the orb? It went from the door circled near her a little then went down and disappeared. . Creepy.. from the way it moved it was probably a spirit. But it's ok. Just don't talk to it that's all. Lol
It was probably dust.
lol i saw one where the pillows are at 1:17. its not important but
I think it is a bug!!! Or a fairy😍😂
awesome video caitlin! starting university here in canada in the fall and this was super helpful xo
excited for more videos!! freshman 15 eating and staying in shape (:
you should also do a college closet necessity video! :)
your dorm was much better than mine... a full size fridge, pillows, air conditioning, what! lucky haha
I'm going off in a month and I really needed this! Can you make a video on Recruitment DOTS?
Can you do a video about roommates and getting used to sharing a room with someone else
Hi!! Can you make a video about what to bring to college apartments for when you're a sophomore/older please??
Can you talk about a typical weekday and weekend? Did you have a part time job?
what happens if you and your roommate both pitch in for an item, split the price, who gets it at the end of the year?
we drove up!
That can happen to anyone, degree or not. The thing people don't realize is that not everyone needs to have a college degree. There's no shame in doing a job that doesn't require one. I know people my age who have no debt, make great money and can afford their own cars and apartments and they have no college degree. There isn't any shame in that.
I'm doing a test day in college to see what would be best
Can you please do a video about everyday college girl makeup that's fast and easy to do? Also, what's in my shower caddy :)
what to except in college PLLEAAAASEEEE
What to wear at college video please!
i think she goes to university of nebraska because in her newest college advice video she said she lives in Nebraska and goes to a big ten school.
I'm gonna try to get into juilliard and they have suites with 5 rooms there is 3 doubles and 2 singles the doubles have two bunk beds a TV closets dressers and shelf's and everything same with singles but there is only one bed and then there is a living room and two and a half bathrooms (plz don't ask me how you have half a bathroom cuz I really don't know) and it can be shared with up to 8 people and the residents hall I think is nineteen floors 11 floors have living areas and the rest have like computer lounge a study lounge an excercise area a kitchen and some other stuffs wish me luck I hope I get in
If you don't know what a half bathroom is, then there is no way in hell you can get into college. My gosh
whell im sorry and yes i know im not spelling right im lazy
A half bath is a bathroom with only a toilet and sink. No shower.
Sarah Oakes oh thx my brother told me the other day he goes to dbu :3 the dorms there are soooooo tiny the boy dorms are tiny but the girl dorms are pretty decent
alexis Phillips Juliard acceptance rate is 6.7% they have the closest acceptance rate to Yale which means that they are taking the best of the best and nothing else or less.
Cant wait for the rush one! I start rush august 14th i'm so nervous!!!
Can you please do a video on going out of state. I am moving across the country and I am super nervous about leaving all my family and friends. I want to know the best way to meet new people and get involved when you don't know anyone!
can u do a second one about tips n trick for organization for homework or just organization
First day advice! :) this is super helpful because I'm leaving in August!
This is so nice, I really hope to see more College Advice videos! :)
It would be a huge help to explain how it was like to go to college out of state