Reflecting on my first term at Oxford

Studies to read on meditation:

Katherine Philips poems to try:

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Frequently Asked Questions:
😇 How old are you? 23
📝 What are you studying? I am set to start my MA in English Literature at Oxford this autumn.

[jeanninetraverse-healy]

Ruby. I am a 70 year old granny and I wish I had you back in the day. My granddaughter is just about to do her GCSE’s and I am going to share your channel and your letter “ to my sixteen year old self”. Lovely lovely person so you are .

[hlt]

Congratulations on making it to the home stretch in style, Ruby! As an author and a librarian, I've so enjoyed being on this journey with you.

[AytajMohsumzade]

When you asked "How are you?", I hit pause, and for the next 5 minutes, talked to you. Though unheard by you, it was an amazing chat that I really needed. Thanks, Ruby!

[samanthajean]

I think I’m enjoying you being at Oxford as much as you are 😂 I hope you enjoy your well-deserved Christmas break

[rachelparkes]

I think we have all found joy in watching your dreams come true. You have been glowing with happiness in your Oxford videos 🌟 Wishing you a wonderful Christmas 🎄

[deborahmonde]

"Hope that you have much more than a productive week" I LOVE it, it's such a nice evolution from your previous ending sentence :) Productivity isn't the most important thing, joy is :)
As a French literature student, it is a real pleasure to grow with you, to have the same realizations that you have, year after year. I am falling in love with your channel for the second time in five years !

[keekeesdaily]

I wish I was more like you at uni. More routine, structure and work. You amaze me every vlog with how hard you work. Keep it up!!

[juliaramires]

I find it so endearing how much you enjoy latin, as a portuguese speaker studying literature latin is mandatory, and most of the students don't take the classes beyond the mandatory "Introduction to Latin", BUT IS SO FUN, it's hard even for latin language speakers so don't beat yourself up for it, PLEASE keep studying latin, I'm sure you'll love it.

[lisa]

I never comment. I never give a thumbs up. But I watch all your videos and I love them all. I graduated university several years ago and I miss it a lot. Feeling melancholic and happy here. Thank you for the memories and inspiration!

[dreamsatnight]

Thank you for asking how we are, Ruby. For me, it's been perhaps too long since somebody genuinely asked if I'm doing alright. Things are a bit confusing and difficult at the moment for me, but I enjoy coming to this channel and finding a bit more peace watching you. Your bright spirit lifts my mood instantly, so thank you for that.

[racheldemain]

Hi Ruby, You are doing an essay for a Masters!!! From someone who has sadly had to drop out of my Degree permanently due to my Mental Health i admire you enormously! Keep going you have got this!!

[lesliegraham]

You are a beautiful soul. The vibes you send out into the world are encouraging and heart warming. Thank you.

[rachaelamoruso]

there's such a glow of confidence about you in this video <3 i'm thrilled to see you're loving life so much lately!

[catherineadamson]

Hi Ruby - you are a real inspiration to an old 75 year old woman who graduated over 50 years ago from Aberdeen Uni ! I wish you had been around then, to encourage me to be a bit more disciplined than I was..all the very best for your future!

[odbenyo]

Be super careful coupling worry, anxiety or stress with 'caring'. It’s a very maladaptive belief about worry. It is actually referred to as a 'positive belief about worry' ❤

[migacr]

These Q&A videos are the ones in which you truly shine. I was impressed by your maturity and eloquence when you speak and would listen to a lot more of them if you would ever make more videos just talking about your learnings and experiences about life through the years.

[cherokeegypsy]

God bless you at studies at Oxford, and in your daily life, dear young Ruby. Be proud of all that you are accomplishing! Enjoy the moment, absorb all that this wonderful experience presents to you. Those memories of Oxford life are going to be such treasures in future! You are surely an inspiration to others, and your family must be very proud of you!
Well done!!
Merry Christmas! 🎄

New subscriber here. I found your channel by accident but love it. I’m due to begin my Masters in September in my 40’s and your discipline has inspired me!

[allier]

Love watching your videos! They are so motivating and calming. My favorite assignment for my term was interviewing one of my professors. She had a lot of great life advice to offer! The one thing she said that stuck with me was to stay open to all opportunities in life. She moved to a town she had never heard of because she got offered a great teaching job there. It was really fun interviewing my professor and learning more about how she ended up as a professor.

[sophieadventures]

Such a lovely video! I am a paper and pen person and always used to do references at the end of an essay too. I recently started my PhD and I'm now using a reference manager (I'm using Zotero) - it's game changing! I would say 100% check it out for postgraduate study x