What Nobody Tells You About Life After College
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- čas přidán 21. 07. 2024
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The "real" world: I didn't know if I just sucked at being a Parisian or if I just sucked at life. Maybe you can learn from my experiences so your first year after college is better :)
One correction I want to make to the video: I said every day can be like a vacation if you want it to. That's only if you WORK to make that reality happen. Unless you're incredibly lucky, amazing things don't happen until you work for them.
p.s. Let me know what it is you're doing after college in the comments down below! I love hearing from you guys!!
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her laugh kills me 😂
Rowan Her laugh is so I don't know how to describe it, I love it 😁
are you still dead
female seth rogen hehehehe
omg...my favorite youtuber commenting on my other favorite youtuber's video!!! this is amazing
Her laugh makes me what to kill myself
Ur laugh is my life
John .K thank you
John .K You can say that again.
she's laugh is like the Miley cyrus one
Reminds me of Seth Rogen
tbh isolation is the thing I'm most scared of after college because I'm a naturally quiet person :/ I'm going to miss my friends so much.
I know what you mean. Like she said it takes work to make social connections after college, but I have enough trouble making actually GOOD friends in college.
Sabina Zunjic id be the type of person to stay in school and get like 5 degrees just so I could talk to people
Try to keep in touch its a really big transition be kind to urself and dont put too much pressure
I’m hopefully gonna live with my friend
Get a room
I love it how she casually says she just climbed a mountain
Wait isnt that casual?
It was also served as a metaphor for her life
I love how realistic you are about the realities of working. I feel like we are always told to "Just find what you are passionate about and do that", when in reality that is so effing hard to do that barely anyone figures it out.
I just want time to stop and i want my life to be the way it is. I'm scared of the future.
Anoushka same
Don't be scared of the future... you are already preparing for it. You got this!
I share this emotion. And as much as I may now despise the person who told me this... “you’ve gotta take it one step at a time, hey! One foot in front of the other.”
Crap I’d kick the guy who said that’s ass if I had the chance but he was way too motivational.
Hey, it's the future! You've made it this far! Go you!
Same exact emotion... I'm frozen and can't jump ahead. Zero ideas of what I do now. And it feels safe to be paralyse and at the same time awful that life is passing me by
"I didn't chase my passion, but I was passionate about what I chased." - Phil Wang, Wong Fu Productions.
One of my favorite and most real quotes I've ever heard
WHAT ?????????
I imagine a good example of this is being in school.
Even if you didn't know what you were passionate about or what to study in university (from a secondary school perspective), always work hard is what teachers told us.
In this context, you should always be 100% in what you do. Now, that may not necessarily mean always be passionate but to some it may.
@@pissfacehipster the point is that even if you don't know what your passion is, you should take action and choose something with the knowledge you have about yourself at the moment. Like she said in the video
I recently just changed my phone background to a picture of the alps as motivation lol. I have lupus and college has been long, but I hope one day I can be healthy enough to climb a mountain. I'm 23 now, still in school. I hear ya on a lot of these points, though. I especially liked what you said about being able to shape your life. Life is too short (and kind of long simultaneously) to spend your time on a path you don't really want to be on.
Amanda so cool to hear your story! You WILL climb a mountain one day
WHEN you climb the mountain come back here and tell us how it went! you got this!
I'm so scared for life after college
I'm so scared for life in college
here we go, 25 yo law degree and scare af
same and its my senior year
Same bro
When i graduated it was straight into the recession. I had so much anxiety and depression and i wish i had help when i needed it the most. Therapy and medication. I felt like no ome understood me not even my mom because her post college life i felt ashamed and my family didnt understand. Im older now but much wiser
She definitely deserves more recognition on CZcams, her content is really motivational and educational. I especially love how she educates with a genuine passion, and that enthusiasm is what's reeling in the subscribers for more of what you have to offer! I'm a sophomore in high school and just wanted to take the time to say that I highly respect your morals and how you are so open minded in terms of pursuing your dreams and success in general in the "real world", you've definitely expanded my horizons! I hope one day to attend Harvard and to make an impact on the world like you are. Best wishes on your upcoming endeavors throughout the ups and downs 💝
please wake up, and realise that even going to college life is still going to be fucking hard
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Agreed! After college, you really know what real world is! It's been 2 years since I am out of college. Joined an Industry just after (i am Engineer btw). Those were really hard days. "Friends"... hardly find a Friend there. Truth is, it is fine because only hardship teaches you the value of life. Now I know how to live by myself, how to live alone but not getting lonely. And yes you are right, still, don't know what I want to do in life. LOL!
I'm currently an engineering student, "how to live alone but not getting lonely" is exactly what I'm striving to learn right now, glad to know it's possible (Y) best of luck in the futur.
Well, Time is a great Teacher. :-) Best of luck to you too and don't forget to enjoy your life! :-D
im very lonely. I feel like i have no one for me. And im financially stressed.
sandeep singh Definitely hard finding a job in India, but you gotta be good at that particular thing and that's that! Idk I'm doing mech engg. this year
Mimi Brown: its hard to find good friends, but dont give up. This world is so full of people like us like you. Just keep looking, you will find plenty. and till then, start loving yourself. find, what you dont like about yourself and so something about it. Start little little good habits. and you would be happiest person. and you know what, it will attract other people. just sit down, write all your worries and then find their solution. and the most important ACT on it. best of luck for your future.
Aargggh, just grow on youtube already! I love your channel and I wanna see your videos get the views they deserve
Ivo Todorov share her videos so she will get more views
I love the wisdom that she has to give. Such good advice and things that people don't usually say. :)
I've been on CZcams since its beginning, and out of all the CZcamsrs that've come and gone, you're my favorite because you always radiate an aura of humor, positivity, authenticity, wisdom and try to pass on life lessons and messages learned from personal experiences like an older sibling would. Wish you best of luck and thanks for all the good vibes
YesReneau,
I hear you and can understand how it can feel really tough at times. The challenge of figuring it all out is real. You're not alone. From the bottom of my heart, I hope you feel loved, valued, and appreciated. You continue to support others with the content you create and the insights you share. I'm thankful for you.
I always appreciate your reflections. I just graduated in May and will be heading to France to teach English as well. Thanks for making videos and being a cool gal. You rock
I'm so happy you did this! After college I was always as honest as possible with my friends about how terrible the transition is. Transparency is key and this is a great video!
You're like a real-life Spencer Hastings
YES I've been trying to figure out who she reminded me of, now I know lol
Omg true
I have never made a comment on CZcams but your video compelled me so much that I can't leave this nook of the internet without saying something. So I'm no where near graduating from college -- heck, I haven't even graduated from high school and I am only starting the college application process. But this was the kind of video I really needed to see right now, and I am, no joke, also on a mountain as I watch this video. I could relate to not having any set rules about what direction you can take life and how you can choose to shape it. There are so many things that I have an interest in or want to do that choosing, thinking, and bogging myself about the "job" or "the thing I want to do" is taking time away from actually doing things and living life. I have this heavy feeling in my stomach that I will never find something that just completely consumes me with all passion, something that I feel is of significance to the world, and something that I can love every single minute of or as you said, is "perfect" for me. It's a bit frustrating having people around me who know what they want to do, have known it for a while, and know that it is the thing they will do for the rest of their life -- I'm just like why can't I have that passion or rather, decisiveness and confidence in my choices?? One point that really struck with me is when you said sometimes you just have to choose something and go with it. At the end of the day, I feel like that is just what I will have to end up doing -- not because I just don't want to think about it, but because there are so many possibilities, and no single one will satisfy my entire being. I sometimes end up thinking that passion is overrated and view a job in only practical terms to release frustration. But I keep coming to the conclusion that society places a lot of pressure in aligning what you enjoy/are passion about with your career path, and while I think that overlap between the two is necessary and definitely something I will achieve no matter what I choose from all my interests, the realities of what a job entails, even in something you really enjoy, makes a part of that passion chip away (or is that just me?). I hope that there are so many ways you can impact the world or do what you want that can be a part of your job or not a part of your job. Okay, I am done with my sudo-reflection-rant, I just hope to go forward by not overthinking much, trying to believe in my choices, being myself but still working hard,
and keeping balance in all parts of my life. It's just nice to know that I may not be the only crazy one thinking about these things or feeling this way. This is a really long post, but in case anyone is still reading, mountains are fabulous places for pondering life.
there's something super unique about your character that I'm completely drawn to. always a great watch! Thanks Reneau
I'm loving this new style of videos you're bringing. You're talking about a lot of things that everyone is scared to talk about, and not to mention you've been filming in such cool places!
omg thank you for mentioning that sometimes we'll never figure out what we really want to do!! everyone always says to find your passion and go after it but it's hard to decide what you want to spend the rest of our lives doing
You are the most inspirational youtuber I've ever watched, just because you are so down to earth. You're not afraid to say that you DON'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT WHAT LIFE HAS IN STORE FOR YOU. And I love that! Thank you for your video's and I love you xx
I've been watching your videos for a while and I'm so happy you're committing your time for CZcams!! The world could use some of your wisdom, humor, and beauty! I think we can all agree that you have a bright future ahead. 😊
Idk how much I agree with this, I think that its kind of unrealistic to say you can just move anywhere or do anything after college, most people have student loans to pay off and those years of your life are when you're supposed to be developing your career and starting to save, if you just float around after college you'll be behind on these things. Of course if you're rich then I guess thats not an issue
Ja dk I'm not rich but I'd say if you're super dedicated and have a normal skill set where you are physically able to like work at a Starbucks or do odd jobs or whatever, then (depending on your level of dedication) you can manage to pick a city and go do a job there. yeah loans make it harder, and its not fun leaving all you know. but if you're dedicated you can live in a random place with random people where it's in your budget and just kind of explore yourself. that's what I took from this video is that if you don't have an idea of what to do, pick something and try. or in this case pick somewhere and go try. sending good vibes. don't mean anything bad by that. have a good one (:
Where in the video did she say to do exactly what she did?
Thank you for being so honest and insightful about life after college - how we'll have to work at making friends in the future, how seemingly small decisions snowball in a bittersweet manner. Your drive and persistence is amazing and I appreciate your sharing something quite personal (in the best kind of ways, and not creepy haha). agh it's a weird comment but all the best for CZcams!! Your very channel is an inspiration so keep going :)
I've found you through your Harvard video and have been subscribed to you for over a year now. THIS, I feel like is the realest and most authentic you've ever been in a video and it was incredibly refreshing. As a recent college-grad, I can so relate.
Just graduated from college and this video was 110% relatable. Girl, I LOVE your videos please keep them up!
Oh man you just summarised my last few months and I am so happy that my feelings seem to be a normal thing, thank you so much!!
Your laugh is “thee” most enjoyable symphony I’ve listened too these past days 😍🐬
So I've decided that I love you
Chase Green I love her laugh
I'm so happy that you're traveling and following your dreams! A Harvard degree definitely goes beyond getting a well paying job immediately after. This is totally what I've wanted to do after college for a long time and you're showing me that it is possible! Thank you for that!
This was actually so helpful as I'm graduating at semester this year. Thanks so much, Taylor!
Love how humbling you are! Thanks for telling your story
First off, I love your laugh and this view is dope. But anyway... life after college for me has been a mess mentally to say the least. A year has FLOWN by and I feel like I'm just passively existing. This sounds depressing as idk what now that I go back and read this lol but it's the facts. Right now, at least.
I feel the same. I've been pretty depressed and confused
Passively existing is the perfect way to describe how I feel right now. Lost confused and tired. I just don’t know what to do
The biggest problem is that pre life after university, you're in a set routine. You know your homework, tests, coursework and exams. The holidays were either for preparation for that work or releasing steam.
When you enter life after university, there is no routine anymore. The structure is gone. Now this isn't for everyone, let's say if you are a doctor or dentist, you probably know what you want to do in life or at least where you want to go.
I suppose it is up to us to set our routines and where we want to go. As not all jobs will provide this for us.
You'll always have my support, keep on fighting 🙏🏽🙏🏽
I've been watching your videos for about two years now and it occurred to me that I haven't subscribed yet. Subscribing to support you! Good luck with your new phase in life. We're all going through it
I just want you to know that you're one of my favorite youtubers. You're great and thanks you for all the content you post.
I watch your videos on a daily basis. They really pump me up. Thanks Yesreneau. ❤️❤️❤️
I love how you're happy with where you are right now. I took something from this video and I'll start networking now for sure. I'm moving from Palm Springs to Vancouver, Canada and I'm going to an art school there and I have been a little bit anxious about not knowing what I want to do with my passion in film and writing. I feel more at ease now. Thanks!!!!
It's sad.. but that thing of being really alone is my life after i finish school, and it still my life every vacation at uni.
Don't stop doing videos on youtube! you have such a pretty actitud that makes me happy and laugh hahahaha
Greetings from Colombia~
this helped me so much
I love your channel, it's very real and your personality I can figure is very genuine! I'm from Belize and headed to Study in Mexico. I just graduated with an associates degree in Business Management and now I'm switching to Psychology. It took me straight up courage and tears through the years to make the change I knew I needed. I'm finally extra excited and happy with my study path! Best of preparation and determination for both of us! love ya, girl!
Yours vids are pretty righteous. Forget the Flix of the Net. I'm binge watching YesReneau
I will likely end up doing CZcams after college because I really do love it so much--and seeing your journey has helped solidify that idea for me. Also!! I'm now more interested in moving abroad after college, probably to Spain! Keep up the great work!
I graduated college the year you posted this video but only saw until now. Thanks for the advice I wish I heard after graduating but grateful to hear it now.
You seem so content in your life and you're just so intelligent and clever wow, my aspirations for the future. I'm heading into my junior year of high school after this summer, still no clue what I want to do with my life, and your vids make me feel like I just need to think deeper and realize that life will never be perfect in any endeavor or in any journey really. I am trying to learn to take things with a grain of salt and open my eyes more to the realities around me! Thank you for videos like this!
You deserve more subscribers, and I hope with hard work, your channel reaches new heights!
Thank you so much! I can totally see myself in your entire youtube. Life after college is pretty hard.
I watched your speech from 2016, you are extremely motivating. I'm glad to have found you thank you!
Your channel is so underrated but I know it will grow so much more! You're such a fun and inspiring person, I love the energy you bring! Hoping to see more of the tidbits of your journey and best of luck! :))
I think it is admirable that you challenge yourself to find out what is right for you, and staying positive during challenges. Hope the emotional support helped ;)
I also just graduated! Taking my time figuring things out, am learning that there is no one way (or one timeline) to do life, and working on shaping it into what I want, and who I want to be ❤️
I moved to Paris too! And I can totally relate to what you said about some of the difficult situation here. It's a great video and also inspired me. Thank you!
I love you and how you analyze every incident in your life and try to understand yourself more every single time , in planning to write a serie of books for medical students after graduation :)
So inspirational
This was one of the best videos I've ever watched on this channel. This was so honest. It also scared me. But it was also hopeful. Idk- just a very real, good video
can you continue to make more of this type of videos please it really spired me
I do not know how you came to my watch suggestions, but I think I am living the exact same life now without the CZcams part. Loved the thoughts that you shared. I subscribed.
Thank you with everything in me for posting this. Graduated a month ago with a degree I don't want. Sqoundering over here but wanting to pursue my CZcams channel. Found this video extremely relatable and very enriching. YES!
i really like the feel of this video; it's personal and real. great advice by the way, makes me feel like I do have options after graduation. :)
Also are you using a microphone or is your camera just that good at picking up your voice and not the wind?! :p lol
I want to know too
There are ways to remove white noise and it's not that hard.
as expected, coming from an indian xD (no offense bro)
Lol
I guess she installed a dead cat sock on top of the mic
You don't suck at life!!! I don't see how that's possible when all your videos are so inspirational :D
Hi, I guess I'm about to support you emotionally haha. Just want to say I love your introspection and your tips. I think it's true people forget they can shape their lives however they want, and I definitely needed that reminder. Thanks & peace.
Oh goodness your laugh makes me laugh too! Love it! This vid should be required for ALL students! Good stuff.
Waiting for this video/talk for sooooooo long 💕 Yeah girl! We can do this!!!!
This was the most real I've had in a while and I appreciate it so much as an incoming freshman
Great video! Good luck with your life and keep working hard, it's paying off
I am dreaming of becoming a professional dancer, so that is exactly what I am planning to do (going to start study dance this autumn, really looking forward to it)! :-)
you're dropping some gems right now
You're so down to earth, I'm so glad I stumbled across your videos again
Gonna be a college freshman in the fall. I'm so glad I stumbled upon this channel cause I feel prepared to know what's in store.
Needed this video :) I go to UW-Madison (S/O WISCO!) and graduate in May, planning to take a gap year before getting a Master's. Still struggling to figure out what I want to do before grad school, and your advice about shaping life how you want it to be was so helpful. Best to you!
I saw this video of yours and I felt like someone has picked my thoughts right out if my mind.
I agree your laughter is really true and it speaks a lot, all the best.
That last point is a gem of an advice right there
I love your energy! and thank you for sharing this, I'm 24 and I have definitely experienced a bunch of these 'young adult problems' - I always do my best to share my experiences with people going through the same thing too, and this was definitely comforting to relate to! Much love, A! :)
legend says Taylor replied when you are early....
btw Taylor, you are such an inspiration!!!!!
Anita Gem I have no idea her real name is Taylor hahaha
This video is so relatable. Thank you for making it! I also went and taught English in France during my first year post-grad this past year and trying to be an adult in a foreign country was so so difficult but such a rewarding experience. Makes you feel like you can do anything in my opinion. Keep making great videos! :)
btw, I am curious about how you were able to move to Germany after teaching in France as far as getting a visa, etc.? Interested in living in Europe longer term again as well.
Oh my goodness! I love your laugh so much!! 😍
Sameeee
Yep, you really hit the nail in the head in your observations. Choosing a path and following it, still seems a tough reality to accept for someone like me who love some many different things... alas, the real world is interesting.
Btw I never knew a voice could be as nasal as velvet... so enchanting.
You are such an inspirational person! Thank you for sharing your life with everyone!
You're the kind of person who's open & friendly & doesn't judge. I have an aunt in California & she's like that. She helps everyone out & either people worship her or cut relations with her.
You can shape it(life after college) however the heck you want to shape it! Great to hear someone else say this besides myself.
hm. these are definitely points i've never heard. i mean that probably doesn't sound like much coming from a 16 year old, but thank you for sharing things like this. i took the enmeagram recently ( sO LIT WOULD RECOMMEND) and i'm a type 7, so i struggle sooooo much with choosing one thing to stick with because i think life just has so much to offer and i wanna try everything!!! but after taking the test i realized that not choosing one thing to fulfill completely and just half-assing a ton of little things was holding me back from finding a passion. But hearing things like what you said in this video is so cool, it's just a really eye opening perspective. if i type anymore i'm gonna start rambling, but HEY your videos are great and you are great and yes !!! :) keep doing what you're doing 🙆🏼🎉
This was really good advice... keep up the quality content :)
not sure if you still check up on youtube comments, but i started watching you in high school and your harvard essays gave me the courage to put a fun spin on my own college essays. i graduated last year and just so happened to stumble on your channel again. dealing with the same post grad problems that you discussed 6 years ago. hope you're doing well
I recently made my college decision and it felt like such an important choice to make but I'm happy to see there are even bigger choices that await after college. touché on accepting a career for its pros and cons rather than trying to find the perfect job; it doesn't always work out that way!
Hey Taylor I like this type of video. Positive and constructive.
what you said is so on point! I "worked" in a lab on a dying project for a year and now im starting over and doing my masters in Switzerland.
Thank you, Reneau. I'm in my last year of college and I couldn't verbally explain why it's so difficult to pick a new school for my graduate studies even though both schools are about one and a half hours away from my hometown but in different directions. The people I meet, the city, etc they all will shape or influence my future self and possible careers. Even if I end up friendless at least I have your channel to go to for comfort. (Sending love from another English/Literature major!)
awesome video! appreciate your honesty! :)
Hi! I'm a lot like you! I'm 23 and graduated from a very reputable school. In September I moved to another country (but instead of going to a "far off land" I moved in with my parents to have things be "easy" for a little while, so I could figure out my life). The past year has been pretty crazy for me, "real life" is a little bit harder than I expected and my life took a lot of twists and turns. I was in a car accident (hit by a drunk driver, but ultimately wasn't that injured!), I've had three different jobs, a relationship came and went, etc, etc. Mostly I just spent a lot of time missing my friends back home and wondering what on EARTH what my next steps should be. It's tough because I had my whole life planned out until I graduated from my university, and now I feel like a lot of us just flail around after school finishes.
Despite the loneliness and existential crises, it's been so wonderful to just PAUSE and let my passions emerge from within rather than be driven by external forces, which I've done my whole life. I was ruled by my grades, the name of my school, how many parties I'd go to, being president of student council, etc, etc - but I didn't really know who I was aside from those labels. I'm glad I've had this time, but it's still a process it still isn't easy!
I love your videos, youre so smart and i really hope to have your abuility to reflect and think over things one day
This is such an interesting vid for me. I was thinking about moving to Spain after college. I've always wanted to travel and I know that if I get saddled down in a serious job right away I will never do it. It's so hard to tear yourself from something you've built
Hey thanks for the word, I think am in your shoes right now
You seem more real and chill af in these kinds of vids
I really would love to travel after I graduate from college. This video was so helpful thank you!!