WHY I LEFT CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY

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  • čas přidán 1. 06. 2019
  • Hello everyone!
    This is probably the most personal video I’ve ever made but I felt like it was necessary to share this. Please feel free to share this video with someone who needs to hear that their struggles are real.
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Komentáře • 519

  • @ElenaHandtrack
    @ElenaHandtrack  Před 5 lety +384

    Thank you to everyone who was here for the premiere! Here's a little blog post I wrote about the situation if you'd like to know more: www.elenahandtrack.com/single-post/2019/06/02/Why-I-Left-Cambridge-University

    • @PlanningNerd
      @PlanningNerd Před 5 lety +12

      Take good care of yourself Elena! You are not alone, many people have your back, and you'll see the light at the end of the tunnel. Thanks for talking about such an important issue and being an example. xx

    • @nedafiroz514
      @nedafiroz514 Před 5 lety +7

      Take good care of yourself sis, eat well and sleep well. Don't panic, Spirituality helps to deal with depression most often. God help you and be positive. Also I will thank you for sharing this with the world so that others can be get help too from your similar experiences. 👍🏻🌸😘

    • @tejutejashwini6315
      @tejutejashwini6315 Před 5 lety +1

      How did you overcome?? I think I'm in the same situation from past 3 years... Just nothing going well and I'm having no interest on anything... And it's really getting day by day... People around me doesn't understand and they want me to cheer but I really don't know how?? It would be helpful if you can advise anything for me..

    • @tejutejashwini6315
      @tejutejashwini6315 Před 5 lety

      Getting worse day by day*

    • @jitendratiwari6886
      @jitendratiwari6886 Před 5 lety +1

      I think you didn't learn to ballance your emoticons yet but dont worry these suffering will make you a more refined person. Dont you know how gold shine it shine because it purifies by fire.
      Once I was also depressed but I overcome and I have a beautiful vision for future. This vision inspires me and it comes and groom in me during my depression. I read some beautiful spiritual book and practice alot of science exercises because it gave me a peace little bit but I took long time to understand them.I was completely unfocused as compared to my peers. If you need I may suggest some books to you I don't know if it works for you or not. But I would like to help anyone who is suffering like me.
      Jitendratiwari11@gmail.com
      This is my id. Well I dont speak too much about my dream but this suffering will decide connection of your neurons which ultimately develop your personality, your interest, your direction of thinking. It happens with every one . I was also doing alot of meditation at that time. It helps me alot. If you are too much emotional and thought about more than three four things simultaneously , it happened with me too. I would suggest you to live alone but meet with friend on evening time.
      There are so many things.

  • @londier4967
    @londier4967 Před 4 lety +4550

    well, the first video i saw from you was the one where you vlogged a day in cambridge, going up at 4am in the morning, studying the whole day, having time with friends and looking perfect all the time. I was wondering how to have such a nice life, beeing so motivated and always looking good. So i wasnt prepared for this video, have seen the vlog yesterday again and it kinda motivated me. Now i just realize that even the people making a good impression do have huge problems. I am so sad that you had to go through all of this. hope you feel better now, love love love

  • @lillyt889
    @lillyt889 Před 5 lety +1639

    "She was unstoppable, not because she did not have failures or doubt, but because she continued on beside them."

  • @carolinesafara4011
    @carolinesafara4011 Před 5 lety +2370

    I'm also a law student and struggle since my first term with this issue. I skip classes because i'm afraid of meeting people, but i also don't wanna be alone. I get panic attacks for no reason and can't sleep because of my negative thoughts. I'm lying to my family, but i'm struggling, i'm burned out and under so much pressure! But i'm ashamed of taking a break because i don't want my mates to be ahead of me at university.

    • @JV-eh3lh
      @JV-eh3lh Před 5 lety +108

      Stop comparing yourself to others and just think about your mental health

    • @mediokritet
      @mediokritet Před 4 lety +38

      I have been in a similar situation. If you can, please seek professional help, ie a psychologist. It is probably miserable now but with some help it can be overcome. You can and you deserve to have a good life ❤

    • @schwester6523
      @schwester6523 Před 4 lety +12

      Detto. I have been struggelling with depression and OCD for a while, and its freaking hard to keep up with my studies, and have a good mean to stay financed by the government. Not to mention social aniexity.

    • @rinaari4928
      @rinaari4928 Před 4 lety

      😐 do you hear yourself? Your struggling in law school but skip classes 🤨 how does that sound. Your afraid of meeting people? You’ve meet people all your life. You don’t have to talk to those people. You just making excuses to feel sorry for yourself, when every m problem you mention is fixable. Literally.

    • @avataraang7760
      @avataraang7760 Před 4 lety +23

      @@rinaari4928 i don't think that's necessary. we all have different upbringings, and you cannot know for sure what the other person is feeling.

  • @bellabb13
    @bellabb13 Před 4 lety +960

    This video is SO IMPORTANT. The first video I watched, before this one, was “a day in the life of a Cambridge student” and it all seemed so distant and not relatable at all for me. Now this... this I can relate. I’ve been there. I’m still there sometimes. I also had to take a break from uni, struggles with depression and anxiety, and all of the things shown here. This is a real problem that deserves way more recognition.

    • @lindab8765
      @lindab8765 Před 3 lety +6

      I feel very sorry for her. I also watched the exact same video right before this one. I'm kinda confused tho. Wasn't that vlog posted about half a year after this one? Didn’t she leave in the end? I do not intend to be disrespectful or anything. I'm just a little confused.

    • @Avontario
      @Avontario Před 3 lety +1

      @@lindab8765 Same, i don’t understand? 😔

    • @Koalaeats
      @Koalaeats Před 3 lety +1

      SAME!!!!

  • @bee-72
    @bee-72 Před 5 lety +1605

    The one time I'm really hoping this is clickbait

  • @elinemadeleine
    @elinemadeleine Před 4 lety +415

    The best university is the one where you feel at home and cheerful and excited about your study program, but also about your life outside it! ✨❤️✨

  • @lucrezia7241
    @lucrezia7241 Před 5 lety +669

    We are so proud of you for prioritising your mental health and I’m truly wishing you all my love and support 💜💜 you will come back from this so much stronger xx

  • @agoocat6970
    @agoocat6970 Před 4 lety +584

    I studied 4 years in Cambridge and had experienced the biggest rollercoaster of emotion there.When I was in Cambridge I feel stressed and lonely the moment when I got back to that city. You have to look at the bright side in there all the time. Also there are good consultancies there, they are of great help. Depression is very very common in Cambridge. Please come back and carry on once you feel better. Best luck for you.

  • @yuxuanliu696
    @yuxuanliu696 Před 5 lety +839

    Similar feeling, academic atmosphere in Cambridge is too competitive. Everytime I go home diring holiday. I feel like I am a different person much more confident.

    • @yuxuanliu696
      @yuxuanliu696 Před 5 lety +31

      davy boy Exactly the same, no matter how hard I work, my exam grade is always miles away from a first. Other smart guys can achieve it fairly easy.

    • @sarahszss
      @sarahszss Před 4 lety +11

      I left 11 years ago. And although looking back I remember the best 3rd year ever (the year I finally settled down and enjoyed the place), I can sort of remember how bad the 1st and 2nd year were. I was lucky I had amazing friends, and I am so happy I survived it and I can say I am a Cambridge graduate.

    • @sarahszss
      @sarahszss Před 4 lety +9

      @davy boy I did medical sciences. Went off to London for clinical school. Studied much less but did much better 😂😂 I tell people that its alright if you don't get into Cambridge. It might be a blessing in disguise

    • @johancortes4442
      @johancortes4442 Před 4 lety +2

      I think isn't about competitive, It's about your personal insecurities

  • @valevalerie1482
    @valevalerie1482 Před 5 lety +471

    I understand you 100%.
    I decided to move and go far from home because I wanted to study at a good university. But since I moved it was all horrible, I didn't like the classes, I couldn't make friends, all I wanted to do was staying in bed all day. I hadn't the excitement of starting a new life, in a new city, with new people. So I decided to left University and came back home. Since then I'm happy, and I remember those days at university as something horrible. From this experience I have learnt that there is a resolution to everything.
    I'll start, again, University this October, near home, in an environment that suits me more.

    • @asmaeessalmi7145
      @asmaeessalmi7145 Před 4 lety +10

      I felt that

    • @UPAKHOSALA
      @UPAKHOSALA Před 4 lety +1

      Why not try US university

    • @tamannatazz5800
      @tamannatazz5800 Před 3 lety +6

      Mental health is so important for us, we often choose career over health. Sometimes we forget that we live our life both physically and mentally

    • @juliesenpai6818
      @juliesenpai6818 Před 3 lety +2

      I’m in a similar situation but don’t know if I’m capable of going back to uni since I went from taking one term at a far away uni to community college and I’m not sure if other unis will see me as a failure when I decide to apply after a year

  • @faeriehearthwitch6185
    @faeriehearthwitch6185 Před 5 lety +130

    Elena, please know that your are a brave and courageous young woman who is taking the right step; for now your major is taking care of yourself! School will always be there, various life paths and opportunities will be at your fingertips, choices will always be offered when you think doors have been shut. But far more important is health, a truly happy smile and laugh, and your fans have your back too! Have a beautiful summer and get well! Post when you want, not because you feel you have to. Hugs to you! Embrace the journey of healing. 🌹

  • @Lennroe
    @Lennroe Před 4 lety +113

    I must say I was always jealous of the students of Ivy League universities or Cambridge, Oxford, as I am gifted but also late diagnosed with ADHD and not from the right family or the right country and never really had much support for studying. I struggled a lot and switched universities and anytime I was reading a blog or watching a video from one of those perfect schools I just thought, it wasn't fair and they were all so lucky. But then I found numerous videos from these schools of people talking about mental health problems and the preassure to be perfect all the time and I realised that nobody really has a perfect life, there is always something. I was happy to see that you actually went back.

    • @UPAKHOSALA
      @UPAKHOSALA Před 4 lety +13

      Lots of Geniuses were AdHd, they had learning problems but they chased their dreams so believe in urself,ur infinite abilities,

  • @Amy-tc4jc
    @Amy-tc4jc Před 5 lety +42

    I’m so sorry you had to go through that. I had that unhappiness in my uni but I realised it wasn’t the course or the uni, it was me adapting to ‘not being top’ at uni and being scared of failing. Once I embraced failing and just trying things it slowly but surely helped me. But it’s really amazing you realised how and why you were feeling that way. As we get older it’s hard to take control of our own health and you made the right choice for you. This is a great video for others.

  • @FufuFang
    @FufuFang Před 5 lety +165

    Well, I think you did the right thing to be open about it, and you will be returning to Cambridge. I was a Pembroke NatSci between 2009-2011. I ended up failing my second year. If you fail your exam, they don't let you retake. I come from a Chinese family, we are far less open about our feelings. So my problem was never addressed, and I ended up dropping out.
    Anyway, if you ever experienced mental health issue again in Cambridge, try and get it sorted before the exams, my understand was that if you take the exams, the results will count, and you are not allowed to retake. At least that was the case 10 years ago.
    I ended up switching to do Computer Science in University of York. Now I am doing a PhD in University of East Anglia. But this depression thing has never fully gone away. I have to say not getting a degree from Cambridge was one of the more traumatising thing in my life. I was forced to leave, because I failed my exams. I hope that does not happen to you. I think if you really dislike Cambridge, choosing to leave yourself is better than being forced out.
    Oh by the way, you are still entitled to CamCard (the alumni card) even if you end up dropping out. :) I don't know if it is a good thing or a bad thing. I think of it as a good thing. I made some good friends when I was in Pembroke. My name ended up in my Cambridge best friend's PhD thesis, because I helped him out.
    I know my words probably won't make you feel any happier, all I want to say is that in the worst case, even if you don't end up getting a degree from Cambridge, you definitely would have learnt something. At least I did. I used my knowledge to help out the friend I met in Pembroke for his PhD. I used to visit him twice a year, until he moved to America.
    Anyway, good luck, feel free to contact me at ff266@cantab.net, if you feel like you need someone to talk to. Yes, ff266 was my CRsID.
    I feel happy for you, in the sense that you are intermitting. You still have a chance to get a degree from Cambridge. I didn't address my own mental health issue, I ended up dropping out. Well done for being brave enough to talk to people about it and get help. :-) And always remember, your friends are always there for you. The ones who look down at you are not your friends.

    • @ellahenry3816
      @ellahenry3816 Před 4 lety +5

      @davy boy Hey, bit late but I'm currently in second year doing NatSci. Honestly it is not that different now in terms of expectation and workload, still the degree with the most contact hours (at least in first year with 6 9am's a week) and seemingly the most stressed students. I read your post earlier about chemistry practicals - can relate so much! Last year they were the worst 5 hours of my week, stress levels extremely high throughout every single one since they were all assessed and came out feeling mentally drained every time. Struggled a lot in first year between whether I should study 24/7 just to stay afloat or do I get involved in all the amazing activities on offer and fun things to do in cambridge - and not sleep. Weird times now that we have all been sent home and having remote teaching instead because of the virus. They're even proposing giving us online exams at the moment, though not sure if that will take place for all years or only third years.

    • @MGstaR17
      @MGstaR17 Před 4 lety +6

      They should treat international students in an equal way.

    • @davidc4408
      @davidc4408 Před 5 měsíci +1

      University of york is still excellent for computer science

    • @lm5542
      @lm5542 Před 18 dny

      You're so kind. You're not alone in what you've faced, may God bless💛

  • @ninalily3217
    @ninalily3217 Před 5 lety +58

    I keep checking back in here, this has been on my mind ever since I saw it a few days ago. I really hope you're doing alright! I have to admit I was very shocked to see the title, but as long as you're alright and happy with your decisions, that's what matters!

  • @kawaiicraftsworld
    @kawaiicraftsworld Před 5 lety +14

    ure so strong, thank u for ur strength, despite hardships, u still manage to inspire others, thank u

  • @azbtart
    @azbtart Před 5 lety +13

    elena, so much respect for making this video. I've had to undergo a fairly similar journey this year, and I have to say there is some comfort in knowing I'm not the only one.

  • @nataliatapia7727
    @nataliatapia7727 Před 5 lety +11

    Your feelings matter, it is admirable how you are brave to share this and talk openly about it. Thank you so much for sharing such a personal video with us. We are here to support you, much love!

  • @Carolina-rd3gh
    @Carolina-rd3gh Před 5 lety +236

    I'm really proud of your decision. You have proven to be an intelligent and good human being. Several universities and people have noticed this. Taking this time out will only do you good. The opportunities and the future you worked for will be waiting for you when you are ready. Much love from your subscribers!

  • @nourhanalex1824
    @nourhanalex1824 Před 5 lety +42

    I really hope you get better soon and i know that you can get better soon and it is totally okay to feel unhappy when every thing is right❤

  • @vmcnamara2391
    @vmcnamara2391 Před 5 lety +22

    Elena. Brave, inspirational and brutally honest. You words will help so many other students who are struggling and those who will now appreciate that they can help their friends. Most of all, I hope you get all the help and love you need to be able to return to your studies and fulfil your dream to become an outstanding human rights lawyer. I wish you all the best and hope that you can move away from the dark times and into the sunnier side of life. Vivien x

  • @raphaelchinwuko4243
    @raphaelchinwuko4243 Před 5 lety +6

    Thank you so much for sharing this! I hope you get better. ❤️❤️ Stay strong😊

  • @d_a7476
    @d_a7476 Před 5 lety +4

    Elena this has to be one of the best videos you have made in your channel !! I'm so sorry you have gone through this i wish you the best recovery and hopefully you go back with a much better mindset and you finish your degree feeling happy and proud about yourself!!.
    Love you soo much !! you are honestly such an inspiration.

  • @camilatorres8322
    @camilatorres8322 Před 5 lety +7

    Hope you get better! You’re such an amazing girl and deserve everything💘 Thank you for inspiring me to be a better student 💫

  • @adelelo4897
    @adelelo4897 Před 5 lety +6

    you're so brave. thank you for sharing this and being vulnerable, showing the other side of you and cambridge life- sending so so much love!!

  • @polom5963
    @polom5963 Před 5 lety +14

    💖as someone who has battled with depression in the past and still with anxiety (though a lot better than it was) I really feel for you. Very brave video and one that will help many people. Hope you receive all the help you need. 💝

  • @katewareing4386
    @katewareing4386 Před 5 lety +9

    Really happy you're getting the support you need and deserve. I empathise with you completely. I'm in a very similar position, 1st year MMLer at Cambridge who intermitted this year also due to depression. I really feel you. It's going to get better. I hope it all works out for you. x

  • @SmileyEssie
    @SmileyEssie Před 5 lety +12

    oh my gosh elena my heart broke when i saw the intro 😭❤️ sending you so much love bb thank u for being so strong and also for sharing your story this is such an important topic

  • @bailumusic595
    @bailumusic595 Před 3 lety +8

    It's unbelievable how strong you are to tell this story of yours, to show yourself vulnerable and thus help others to not fall as deep as you fell. Thank you for your bravery!

  • @hyeliot
    @hyeliot Před 4 lety +2

    Sending lots of hugs, stay strong - strong enough to continue asking for help when you need it.

  • @doreendai3485
    @doreendai3485 Před 5 lety +5

    Thank you for sharing. I hope u get better soon❤️

  • @georgiaedgeley2365
    @georgiaedgeley2365 Před 5 lety +2

    I’m sorry you had to go through all this Elena, I’m glad you’ve sought support and I wish you all the best, remember there are people that love and care for you and will do anything to help you, and I know it’s hard sometimes to accept help but you need to take it, for you. Your academics can wait but your health can’t! I’ve been in a similar situation before and I know how hard it is, take some time for you and find that passion that is inside of you again! Sending lots of love 💓

  • @agnessjoblad3101
    @agnessjoblad3101 Před 5 lety +3

    Elena - you seem to be a truly incredible person and I wish you all the best in this process. Health and well-being always have to come first! We are all rooting for you to get better, but do not rush the process for anything. Take your time, read a book, drink some tea. xx

  • @Al12alice
    @Al12alice Před 5 lety +2

    Thank you so much for making this video! I went through a similar thing when I was 15 and had to drop out of high school because of it. It was an incredibly hard thing to deal with and a video like this would have helped me feel less alone.
    Hope things continue to improve for you, and from experience, they definitely will. 💜

  • @onyinyeobudulu3662
    @onyinyeobudulu3662 Před 5 lety +31

    I hope you are okay ♥️ You will meet bigger and better opportunities

  • @tiannah7049
    @tiannah7049 Před 5 lety +7

    I admire your courage...thank you for sharing this❤

  • @tinahorowitz7992
    @tinahorowitz7992 Před 5 lety +4

    Elena, thank you so so much for being honest with us x
    You're such a strong person for sharing all this:)
    I'm wishing you all my support and please please please remember not to be too hard on yourself

  • @sectumsempra29
    @sectumsempra29 Před 5 lety +2

    Elena, keeping you in my prayers. Sending hugs!! 💖❤️

  • @theopolinashikongo8791
    @theopolinashikongo8791 Před 5 lety +56

    Honestly I think you are quite strong because if I was in your position I would have never been able to keep myself together that long.
    #All our feelings matter

  • @toluatilola6412
    @toluatilola6412 Před 5 lety +3

    Sending you love and light ✨✨✨ please look after yourself!! X

  • @ccbp8990
    @ccbp8990 Před 5 lety +65

    the first and hardest step: Acceptance.
    youre in my prayers.

  • @nimratkaur437
    @nimratkaur437 Před 5 lety +4

    We're always with with you, in our hearts and our prayers....stay strong and get well soon...

  • @llleiea
    @llleiea Před 5 lety +22

    I hoffe es geht dir gut! Und hast einfach nur einen besseren weg im Leben für dich gefunden!

  • @martavoltarel8004
    @martavoltarel8004 Před 4 lety +207

    Hi sweetie ! I went through something similar during the years of my bachelor's degree in interpreting and translation... I used to stay at the university like 9 hours a day. Lessons were so heavy and exams too hard to be passed easily..there were classmates so competitive and selfish, all seemed to be a TV show with a final prize. Go for your way, study, think about your future, you won't be a student forever ! Life is not all about exams, mean classmates and pressure.

    • @user-qc5nf2lh6x
      @user-qc5nf2lh6x Před 4 lety +8

      I went through the same thing when I studied abroad for almost four years, depression, anxiety and crying were controlled my life, I was unhappy because of lots of difficulties at dormitory and mean students and so on, but one day, it was stage four and I was extremely exhausted with everything, while I was crying over quiz which I got 0.5 out if 10, my doctor told me look life is not all about studying and college, life includes much more things than you've ever thought about.
      She said there are lot's of levels in life which you are going through, collage exams don't worth a cry, you know at that time I didn't got it all. But now it has been a year I've graduated and I realized collage is something never worth to be concerned about, and it doesn't matter in which situation you are, it will pass just be patient and believe that god directs to get you out from difficulties, you ought to believe and trust in him, that's enough for you!!

    • @inccincc2007
      @inccincc2007 Před 4 lety

      sam

    • @ludyakesturi521
      @ludyakesturi521 Před 2 lety

      these "mean classmates" turns out to be an internationally shared problem 😂

  • @raisadrawss4190
    @raisadrawss4190 Před 5 lety +10

    Going through the same thing. Relate to you so much. I hope you’re okay x

  • @user-lh1wf6wt3k
    @user-lh1wf6wt3k Před 5 lety +11

    Elena, always remember, what doesn't kill you makes you stronger 🤗🤗🙂

  • @couldntclaireless
    @couldntclaireless Před 5 lety +4

    this is an incredible thing to put onto the internet - so wonderfully happy for you that you were able to make that right decision x

  • @haleyhowarter141
    @haleyhowarter141 Před 5 lety +3

    I relate to this so much. I go to university out of state and it’s not too far away from my home (about 4 hours away) and I was initially excited to go. But after a series of bad events and horrible luck with roommates for a year and a half, I fell into a pretty deep depression since I didn’t have any real friends there. I fought it for a year and a half while getting grades I never thought I’d be able to get. But over the holiday break, I decided to stay home and just take care of myself and make sure I’m happy and healthy before I venture out again. Mental health is so important as a student and it’s something that always needs to be addressed when things don’t feel quite right. I’m glad your taking time to help yourself and making decisions that are the best for you. Stay strong! ^-^

  • @kieronspoors1608
    @kieronspoors1608 Před 5 lety +4

    Elena, it has been a pleasure to get to know you from not realizing it was you sitting next to me in Michaelmas term to then discovering we were both law youtubers. You are kind and your videos are amazing. I hope you have a happy and prosperous life whatever you do and know that we are all behind you every step of the way xxx

  • @ppixie_jenn
    @ppixie_jenn Před 3 lety +3

    Stay strong sweet heart.. We all are with you.. Love you ❤
    And you deserves better and you will.. All the very best for your future 😘

  • @undeuxtrois123
    @undeuxtrois123 Před 5 lety +1

    So sorry to hear that, I honestly hope you recover from this. 💓

  • @lenkasustackova4560
    @lenkasustackova4560 Před 5 lety

    Hope you'll feel better soon Elena! You have our back ❤️

  • @timmarshall4823
    @timmarshall4823 Před 5 lety

    You're honesty is so refreshing and I love you for it❤

  • @susi5610
    @susi5610 Před 4 lety +17

    „We all grow at different rates“. And that is beautiful. Take your time for yourself. Mental health is the most important. 💕

  • @mansidwivedi5770
    @mansidwivedi5770 Před 5 lety +3

    Hi Elena, I have started following you very recently and I am honestly so so proud of you. I just got done with my first year of law school at Edinburgh University and I have been dealing with the same issues as you. I don't have a lot of people to support me, but I have been trying to get as much help as I can for myself and actively engage in self care. This video is so inspiring. Much more power to you and lots of love. ❤

  • @omg0075
    @omg0075 Před 5 lety

    I hope you are ok. Sending love & hugs. You are amazing!

  • @clarissaramalho_
    @clarissaramalho_ Před 5 lety +9

    Omg elena!! I hope you are ok!! I'm brazilian and also a law student... I love your vlogs!! ♡

  • @cdada344
    @cdada344 Před 5 lety +18

    Hi Elena
    Just wanted to tell you about my similar experience. I was in my second year of Law studies at university when I experienced severe depression and a deep dive into my illness. My depression is biological (side-effects of Malaria medication when I went on Holiday to Mozambique). I ended up changing my course completely and now I am a qualified teacher in English studies. I am completing my Law studies part-time. At that time, it was the best decision I could have made. Yes I regret having to study part-time now but for my health it was the best decision I could have made.

  • @balletshoes5997
    @balletshoes5997 Před 5 lety +1

    thank you for being so real about this.

  • @grecialopez5576
    @grecialopez5576 Před 5 lety

    I'm so proud of you, you're an inspiration to me and I hope you get better soon

  • @smiles5943
    @smiles5943 Před 5 lety +3

    Health always should come first, so proud of you and I hope things ease for you :)

  • @shreyasingh3488
    @shreyasingh3488 Před 4 lety +9

    Stay strong sweetheart we all are with you 😘😘

  • @ashlinmathew7345
    @ashlinmathew7345 Před 5 lety +1

    this is so deep. i' glad youre pushing forward. im so glad you will be returning. its okay to feel that way :(

  • @advnehaP
    @advnehaP Před 2 lety

    Thank you for this video. Glad to hear the last line.

  • @dikshantkamble72
    @dikshantkamble72 Před 5 lety +1

    Elena never gives up!!

  • @abigailkonig3054
    @abigailkonig3054 Před 5 lety

    Thank you for sharing this 💛

  • @JustMe-rn5xm
    @JustMe-rn5xm Před 3 lety

    Thank you so much for raising awareness

  • @hanw544
    @hanw544 Před 5 lety

    being your self
    life is fantastic!we are standing with you

  • @nourcd8545
    @nourcd8545 Před 3 lety +2

    Hi Elena,
    I was exactly like you. I was struggling with depression even thaught it looks like I had not reason to be sad. Some times, your mind tells you that's you are not going well but you won't listen because your scared of what your friends and familly would react. I hope you are heald. Without mental health we are nothing. All my support❤

  • @arcmomo
    @arcmomo Před 4 lety

    You appear to be doing much better now...so good to see your videos Elena! :) ♥

  • @federica4227
    @federica4227 Před 3 lety

    THE MOST MOTIVATION VIDEO I HAVE EVER SEEN ! GOOD EXPERIENCE AND GOOD EXAMPLE . THANKS .

  • @acourtesan
    @acourtesan Před 4 lety +6

    I remember feeling this way when I first began the Sorbonne in Paris. I also did some self isolation. I did stick it out though, with the help of some friends and a counselor. I finally finished and I am glad that I did.

  • @emilypembridge5911
    @emilypembridge5911 Před 5 lety +1

    Hi Elena, thank you for posting this. I'm at university and was doing fine, then suddenly in 2nd year depression hit me like a truck. For months and mo ths I cried myself to sleep and kept it to myself until one night I couldn't take it, I called me parents at 1am begging them to bring me home early. Thankfully the understood and they did. Sometimes a break is all we need xx

  • @l.l.l364
    @l.l.l364 Před 4 lety +83

    Im in a shitty college and still go through this 😂

  • @posyzhao8898
    @posyzhao8898 Před 5 lety +5

    You are an incredibly strong person!!!

  • @CeeJayLive
    @CeeJayLive Před 5 lety +1

    I hope you feel better soon ❤

  • @sz8138
    @sz8138 Před 5 lety +10

    This is so relatable, I am on a break for my degree too, I got accepted by a very good university but I was not happy. I could not go to uni, I could not do anything, I missed so many lectures, tutorials... I want myself to get better but I just can’t.... as a perfectionist, this is such a pain😢 I feel you completely, you are not alone.

  • @vv-ns7lx
    @vv-ns7lx Před 2 lety +2

    You just taught me a lot of things ❤

  • @bte5523
    @bte5523 Před 5 lety +1

    Get well soon! Your health comes first and your degree can wait, what's most important is for you to feel better. This must have been really hard to share but it will definitely help SO many people who will realize that they are not alone and that they shouldn't underestimate things like this. We need to talk about mental health so that people can recognize when they/their close ones are going through something similar, so thank you for doing this. Good luck with everything! xx

  • @carlotaa4457
    @carlotaa4457 Před 5 lety +6

    for me, university is something that anyone would be excited and grateful of. that this thing happens to you is very, very, sad. I really hope that when you go back you feel better and optimistic, I know you will, because cambridge is a magical place, and do not blame yourself on feeling like this. you have all of my kindness and support!

  • @realtokio7347
    @realtokio7347 Před 5 lety

    Wishing you the best recovery towards a fulfilling happiness! Courage Elena, xoxo

  • @barbaramendoza4033
    @barbaramendoza4033 Před 4 lety +6

    Thank you for uploading this Video. It helped me at a point in my life where I feel the world is falling apart because I can't go to a University. Now I realize that God has plans for everyone and you can learn from what other people are going through. So I don't think you're ungrateful, you're learning about who you really are and what you truly want in life.

  • @lunalune5250
    @lunalune5250 Před 4 lety

    thank u for sharing your experiance it really helped me to get over a similar situation

  • @ytlurcwn
    @ytlurcwn Před 3 lety

    I looked at your day in life video just before and knew how pretty and glad you were!!!! I never expect this type of thing will happen to you. I stand by you forever and wish you a pleasant journey ahead!!

  • @user-qc5nf2lh6x
    @user-qc5nf2lh6x Před 4 lety +15

    I went through the same thing when I studied abroad for almost four years, depression, anxiety and crying were controlled my life, I was unhappy because of lots of difficulties at dormitory and mean students and so on, but one day, it was stage four and I was extremely exhausted with everything, while I was crying over quiz which I got 0.5 out if 10, my doctor told me look life is not all about studying and college, life includes much more things than you've ever thought about.
    She said there are lot's of levels in life which you are going through, collage exams don't worth a cry, you know at that time I didn't got it all. But now it has been a year I've graduated and I realized collage is something never worth to be concerned about, and it doesn't matter in which situation you are, it will pass just be patient and believe that god directs to get you out from difficulties, you ought to believe and trust in him, that's enough for you!!

  • @ujjwalasingh7689
    @ujjwalasingh7689 Před 5 lety +53

    Elena just know that everything that happens, happens for a reason. It's all part of a plan and you will soon look back at this video and know that what happened, happened for a reason. Stay strong! I wish you all the best. Everything will be just fine.

  • @monimon3402
    @monimon3402 Před 5 lety

    I am so sorry that this happened to you. You are a very talented young woman and your life is so much more than where you are enrolled at college for a few short years. Best wishes in your recovery.

  • @sarebagc9009
    @sarebagc9009 Před 3 lety +1

    The last one you said hitted me from my heart.

  • @YKang-pi5rt
    @YKang-pi5rt Před 5 lety

    Wow this video was amazingly made tho!! It already shows ur break from college is helping you get better :)

  • @LawandCoffee
    @LawandCoffee Před 5 lety

    hope u get better soon Elena ❤️

  • @PlanningNerd
    @PlanningNerd Před 5 lety +11

    Not sure what happened but I hope you are ok! And when one door closes in life, another opens, it's always fine in the end.

  • @melissacaballero6032
    @melissacaballero6032 Před 4 lety +7

    You know, I feel you. I haven’t been in one of the best universities in the world but I have been in the place where I feel sad with everything I have, even tho, I have everything I need and even more. If you don’t feel happy with where you are then listen to yourself and be honest with yourself, if you don’t feel happy then say “fuck if”, maybe life has something better for you, but what would you prefer!? To give up your happiness or to actually be happy and let go of the things don’t make you feel that way!? You know, one time time I read in a book, “there is the me that is miserable and afraid, and there is the me that is curious and excited. That second me is not a masochist, she’s wise. She remembers that even though I can’t know what will come next in my life, I always know what comes next in the process. I know that when the pain and the waiting are here, the raising it’s on it’s way.”. I feel you are right now in the “me that is miserable and afraid” but you have to let go of it, the second you is curious and excited to know what comes next. Let go of everything, it will probably will hurt at first and you’ll have to be patient to wait and see what’s there for you, but the waiting and pain won’t matter because then it means you are doing the right thing, rise AGAIN!!! Better things will come in your life!!! 😉-> BE HAPPY, NOT MISERABLE!!! 😌❤️

  • @sean9020
    @sean9020 Před 5 lety +1

    I've been through this - i also have asd - but i came back to university a little while later - stronger and with more of a support network etc and i completed my degree at a university i was way happier at. Keep the faith!

  • @IsnieB
    @IsnieB Před 3 lety +4

    I have a cousin who is now studying law and she once talked to me about this feeling of burn-out. I was expected to pursue law too but instead, studied Masters in Philosophy of Islamic Politics at Indonesia. I sometimes feel burn-out too especially being alone and far from my country (Philippines) but I keep on struggling with the jobs and studies cause there is a reason I chose to study far and not commit to what my family expected me to. Maybe we just need time to pause and reflect. Im new to your channel and I immediately fell in love with your productivity which I need at this moment (inspiration). Whatever your decision is, we support you. Stay strong.

  • @ajunited9012
    @ajunited9012 Před 4 lety

    Only just seen this video, it was on my recommended because i watched another one of your videos. The fact that you acknowledged your mental health was good. You should not worry about what others think (i imagine as you now know). Just worry about yourself :) People who don't understand your depression and who cant comprehend it, simply are not worth your time and effort. I hope you stay well and get a first!

  • @lucy9475
    @lucy9475 Před 3 lety +1

    It happened to me as well wow but i know that everything will get better for you as well💕

  • @rominaravera9573
    @rominaravera9573 Před 5 lety +4

    I'm so proud of you, since I knew you, you became an inspiration to me.
    Somedays, I'm a little bit down and I know your videos are here, for me.
    In some way, you are a support for me and I hope I can do the same for you with my words.
    I hope you get well soon and I know you will do it because you're really brave.
    You have our support, always.
    Thank you for everything.
    All the love from Uruguay,
    Romina.

  • @mathewkimson1892
    @mathewkimson1892 Před 3 lety +1

    Hi Elena Handtrack
    thank you for your video very challenged. keep on move to achieve your dreams

  • @jali140
    @jali140 Před 5 lety +1

    Well thank your for this video
    I twice have failed to get into UWC from NC AFGHANISTAN. And since my last try I have been soo demotivated from life.
    I feel soo in touch with your story.
    I will sure try to seek help. And talk about my condition with my friends.