why i dropped out (& what i'm doing now)

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Hey guys!! Thank you so much for watching this video + being so supportive throughout my University journey. I understand that some of you purely watch my channel for uni content, but I do hope that you stick around to see the future of my channel despite that! I want this video to show you that trusting your creativity is such a great thing and when faced with a decision where you can choose to prioritise your mental health, it is vital that you do! University and education, in general, are amazing achievements, but should not be completed to the detriment of your health - your mind + body are so important!

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[jessh]

i feel like there is such a narrative that uni is the only way to have a successful career. So glad you are proving that wrong and inspiring so many to pursue their passions!!

[GGGirl]

I also dropped out of university after realising I HATED the course, and did not want to pursue a career in that field anymore. Now I’m not doing anything, a bit of freelance here and there, but I’ve now found my passion in dietetics and am going to apply this year. Life is for living, not suffering through something you’re not even passionate about 😊😊

[anniedube]

SO proud of you for doing what's best for you! x Can't wait to see where you go next!

[okellie]

i’m glad you’re making the right choices for you <3

[thembingwenya]

bestie, you stopping academics would not make me stop watching your videos - you know I love any video you do. I'm a cinematography h**. you could film a tree for an hour and say "wow an artist at work"

[vv_galacsea_]

aahh can we get more podcasts like the social media one🤧🤍 your voice right in the mic (asmr)ish was so soothing 🥲💗🤍

[pinkbettas]

So happy that you chose creativity over uni, everyone expects students to go to uni right after sixth form but like you said the same route isn’t for everyone and I totally agree. Can’t wait for your small business to launch and your future YouTube videos. Xx Ly ❤️

[sabthesarcastic]

heres to the next chapter been here since perksoflaur and im so excited for you also CANON

[ClaireKatsos]

I totally feel you about not wanting to be labelled as a drop out. I’ve been struggling with my chronic illness and had to stop uni 3 years in a row and trying one last time in September. It’s difficult bc society puts labels out and tells you how one is supposed to live..

[CJShopland_Art]

I’m 33 and I spent over 15 years just coasting from job to job. Returning to my art recently and been on YouTube a year after facing my fears of being on video, enjoy making videos more than I expected . It’s difficult to drop out of uni once started and you should feel proud of yourself for choosing the path that’s right for you. You have a successful YouTube channel, a sponsored video, a small business all before 20. Yes it feels experimental and scary but if you’re like me, you may forget to celebrate those achievements and they deserve to be celebrated! I only gained the confidence for video last year and still I can be nervous. You come across as natural and confident . So follow your creativity and heart, this video was super chill and positive, definitely put health first. I love canon too, and you’ve made me want to look into this camera. I have the 50mm 1.8f lens what’s the 30mm like ? ☺️☺️☺️ Thanks for putting this video out there and best of luck with the clothing line 🙌☺️

[marlieshogeveen]

I totally feel how your creativity is radiating throughout this whole video, the way you edit, the way you speak.. I’m so happy for you that you feel relieved now that you’ve made the decision to drop out of uni and chose the path where your true creativity lies!🌞 As for me, I still don’t know yet what I wanna do later in life or what my true passion is, so for now I’ll just continue studying media at uni. But I do hope to get super excited about something the way you radiate your happiness in this video! Yay for putting your mental health first!!🙆🏻‍♀️

[nicole.k]

thank you for prioritising your mental health and taking on a new path, life has many different twists and turns this is just a step into your creative dreams x

[lydiagibson]

i finished university on monday, i did a fine art course and i absolutely hate it. sometimes uni kills creativity and ambition. you did the right thing, i wish i never went

[KeianaByfield]

this video hits so hard because I'm in a similar position trying to decide if I really want to work my 9-5 job starting in September. I also share the fear that I'll stifle my creativity since I'll lose a significant amount of time each week. Thank you for sharing this 💓

[ccretrixx]

You are so smart and I'm so happy for you. Live your best life, girl. I powered through a graphic design degree and on graduation realized I was so burnt out I didn't want to do that as a career at all anymore (and even if I did, Chipotle employees get paid more than entry level designers so why would I even waste my time doing that? It felt like a slap to the face). I've been out of uni for three years and just started getting back into art. I'm now planning on pursuing tarot and gardening as a career, and keeping art a fun hobby (commissions welcome lol).

[lilysoaper]

All credit to you Laura! I’ve been watching your channel since the gcse days and it’s been so ace to watch you grow as a creative and as a person - I cannot wait to see where you will go next! 💗

[CharlotteVictoriaB]

really proud of you, you’ve grown so much the past few years & doing the best thing for you is so brave and amazing, i admire you so much. i hope the next few years bring you SO much happiness <3 x

[aditya]

after watching this, I don't know why but I feel connected to you, SO proud of you for doing something for your own happiness and prioritising it.

[cgfadedavid]

It requires a lot of courage to do what you feel you have to do, i’m going through a extremely similar situation basically this gave me the motivation i needed.

[garima]

I just checked your podcast and YouTube channel to check if you have uploaded. Happy to see you back! Good luck for the new start! ❤