My First Week at Oxford 📚 moving in, charity ball, studying, freshers week

My first week as a politics student at the University of Oxford

Come along with me for my first week at the University of Oxford as a visiting student studying politics! In this vlog, I move into my dorm, do lots of studying before my first class, attend a charity ball, go to college orientation, and struggle to balance academic and social life during freshers week. Thanks for watching :)

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🥭 who am I ?
My name is Jing and I’m 19 years old.
I’m studying politics at the University of Oxford for my junior year and will return to Cornell University for my senior year.

⌛ timestamps
00:00 - intro
00:28 - my first and second year of college
02:03 - moving in
03:08 - exploring oxford
03:46 - welcome dinner
04:22 - pubbing & clubbing
04:38 - grocery shopping & cook with me
05:50 - trying Nando's for the first time
06:11 - study day with friends
08:33 - college induction
09:45 - study with me at the library
11:18 - rainy study day
12:16 - charity ball
12:38 - going rowing!

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[stevocanuck]

As someone who struggles in school.. i will always respect a students ability to focus and concentrate both in class and on assignments. All while getting exceptional grades.

[sweetcait]

is nobody going to talk about how she got accepted to cornell AND oxford? thats really impressive!

[JustJamieonYT]

As someone who's lived in Oxford their whole life and doesn't appreciate it, it's nice seeing other people appreciate its beauty! enjoy your studies!!

[Chivvv]

The fact that u made friends in the time span of the first day u were there is amusing to me, as well as ur hard work and patience especially while changing so many schools.I’m sure you’ll go a far way!

[axngie]

As someone who lives in London, I've never seen Oxford but seeing how it looks, my heart feels all warmed up. I love seeing people having fun over here because I mostly see American college vlogs. I hope you are having a great time and living your dream happily. If you're staying here over the summer I suggest going to Central London and going on the London Eye. I'm already in love with your vlogs!! Definitely subscribing!

[Bowwownow]

It's amazing how you are able/ lucky enough to find friends so quickly.
Here in my college, most of my classmates seem to lack friendliness

[emilybulmer]

I love how you aren’t scared to move on to new opportunities and pursue learning it’s so inspiring !

[tanvi]

all the architechture, the surrounding, the atmosphere is so sound and charming
they give me the harry potter vibes🌈✨

[alexn]

Finally someone who’s documenting Oxford the way it’s supposed to be. X

[quynhanhnguyen]

I can't believe this is your first video, it's very calming, comforting and feels like spending a day with a friend. Your editing really conveys the excitement and suspense of a new start in a new place. I wish you a lot of joy and valueable experiences on your journey. Seeing you finding friends and having fun really makes me happy and motivates me to maybe be make more bold choices that may take you out of your comfort zone or what you've been used to😊

[altia]

I can’t believe this is your first video on this channel! Your editing is soooo good and the video itself is very calming to watch ❤ I wanted to travel abroad to London during my junior year of college, but it never happened :( I’m living through you despite being in my senior year now 😊 I can’t wait to see what else you’ll post!!

Edit: oh wow, I wasn't expect this to be my first 1k likes on youtube! Thank you <3

Edit 2: 2k likes?! Holy shit, thanks guys <3

[Scarmuch]

Tips for studying and improving grades in case you also wanna go into a good uni or college:

1. Take notes while in class (make sure your writing is neat and clean to understand it clearly).
2. Review your notes and past test papers multiple times everyday, and then test yourself.
3. Watch videos related to what your struggling with recommend doing and/or learning the basics, before getting to the hard part.
4. Say positive affirmations to not bring your hope and confidence down, remember your grades doesn't define who you are it defines your potential and knowledge throughout the class years.
5. This is just extra but study with the smart person in class so that you can ask questions and for help, depends if they are nice enough and don't forget to tell them about your grades and struggles so they take you seriously.

[violethauwu]

i love how the section on your first two years of college is such a rollercoaster, it's honestly inspiring how you show change, or even turbulence, is not a bad thing; in fact, it's an opportunity for new exciting events to enter your life. love your vlogs so please keep making them 💖💖

[libbydavies]

As a londoner and someone who has been to oxford, it felt quite refreshing and inspiring to watch a video in a place I remember being, from the book shop to the cafe! I'm so used to watching vids set in America, I love this.

[happyfairy-zk]

This is such an amazing vlog and i’m surprised to see it’s your very first one! It’s only so inspiring to me, and it gives me the right push to finish with my applications. As someone’s who’s 19 and just starting university, seeing someone who’s my age yet already starting their junior year is insane. Much respect & admiration!

[Fat_and_Fork]

Can’t tell you how much I’m proud of you. We met many years ago, but ever since then you’ve grown into this amazing young woman. I am so proud to see you succeeding and being the person you’re becoming. Good job, Jing!

[maggiezea]

omg you're so good at storytelling!! loved this video so much 🥰 and can't wait to see the rest of your journey at oxford!

[ameliejwritess]

as someone who has been thinking of college as early as 6th grade, oxford and yale are definitely my dream schools. ive always wanted to see what oxford was like, so this video helps a lot. my parents went to amazing colleges (including yale), so i inspire to follow their path. at the same time, traveling and living somewhere else would be a dream. so when i apply for college, i will apply for oxford because of research and videos like this. thanks a lot! ☺️

[kohsinwee]

I went to UCLA for my master degree and had a fab time there. Now sitting on my office table and after seeing morning patients, I truly enjoy your Univlog.
It is so refreshing to see a goal-oriented young lady and chase your dream. I wish you all the best and experiencing life! And yes, thank yourself and parents daily for doing the right things! 👏👏👏

[alieverse]

i've been a silent viewer for a while, but i'm going to Oxford soon (as a tourist) and i can't stop rewatching your videos, they're so calming and both inspiring for my short trip there! you were so lucky to have the opportunity to study there!