what i wish i knew before going to college *as a recent college graduate* | college advice

hey friends & happy back to school season! in honor of me GRADUATING from college this past spring, i decided to sit down and chat with you all about some questions you had about college! from personal experiences to advice, i answered a TON of questions that you had! i hope you all enjoyed this video & i'll see you next time ♡
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[kiahl]

i love how this was posted a day before i start my first day of college 😂😂

[lowkeylivin]

watching this video is like a full circle moment for me bc a video of yours that i watched YEARS ago made me do dual enrollment & now i am going into college as a sophomore 🎉

[tay_dance]

Also, don’t be discouraged if your friend group changes. Everyone eventually finds theirs groups and especially if you’re in a big friend group, know that all of you guys are not always gonna find time to hangout with each other.

[harlsssssss]

from a senior graduating this fall and has lived on campus the entire time (outside of being home bc the pandemic) 1. for students who either have to dorm or want to, do not expect to be besties with your roommate! if you end up being best friends PERFECT, but it is completely fine to not be. if you have problems with your roommate, TELL YOUR RA! their responsibility is literally to help you. also proceed with caution when you want to be roommates with someone you already are best friends/friends with dorming or living off campus. being their friend is not the same as being a roommate and sharing a space. 2. utilize campus common spaces and free resources 3. friendships/friend groups fall apart sometimes, and that is okay. everyone is growing and becoming them. 4. communicate with your professors and participate in class. you'd be surprised by how helpful it is do so. I've had many of my professors kindly allow me to turn in assignments late due to personal circumstances even though they listed in their syllabus that will not accept late work or provide extensions regardless of what the reason is

[tay_dance]

A tip I have for commuter students is to find an on-campus job that you can go to in between classes. I wasn’t a commuter, but I worked with one and she said it helped her make friends and feel more a part of the community.

[wobbuffay]

I'm a junior, but knowing that I literally graduate/go to college in over a year really slapped some sense into me but also terrified me. I also technically grew up with you (i watched you when i was in middle school), so this brought me so much comfort

[fizz]

as a sophomore in college this is very much so needed! thanks aliyah!

[elishaDwilliams]

The way I remember watching your ap/dual enrollment vid and now we're here 😩time fliesss

[jaebdior]

graduated last year but always down to watch your videos!

[Etheeal]

Thank you so much for this. I definitely learned somethings I did not know about college. I took a gap year after high school and now I'm starting to get out there and consider more possibilities for myself. I really do appreciate any advice /info I can get on this topic. Just like you said I also always loved learning on my own terms rather than just by the book . I'm just excited for this next chapter of my life, finding new things about myself and stretching my own horizon ❤❤❤

[shymxlk]

I needed this video. I’m starting college in two weeks, this helped me out a lot ❤️

[decetutt]

Yess Ms girl Liyah answering my needs the day before college starts up again 😭👏🏽

[kennediealeese]

as someone who went to community college in my hometown on the west coast then transferring but apply/going to a&t was a surprise and last minute. it definitely was hard first semester but it did get better, i finally found my people then going out helps. bc Greensboro made me very sad and depressed that first semester. ofc i changed my major from humanities & arts to a science knowing i’m pushing my graduation back a lil smh.

[ashxjanee]

I rewatch this video in times when I'm struggling as a university student, I love your videos aliyah!! Can we have another college advice video, it's coming down to the end of the semester. <333

[cherrii_]

This video came at the perfect time because I start my third year TOMORROW MORNING! I will definitely be using your tips because I know that anybody uses Notion, oh I know it's a good time. Love all your content girly and wish me luck 💗

[anjanique.]

even though I'm going to be doing undergrad starting my university journey online this semester, this vid was rlly helpful 🤍

[weckendy]

The way my yaw dropped when she started reading one of my questions ahhhh I’m so happy

[Renee_]

The advisor thing imma keep that in mind since im still getting registered for college. Cause this tells me not to stress over an advisor who’s not gonna be helpful .

[laufeylvr]

i'm starting college next week! this vid reassured me a lot and i feel a little more prepared than before, thank you <33

[nanaafriyieee]

Girl you don’t realize the way we be needing you pleaseeee