A few weeks into my new life studying at a Spanish University, I'm ready to spill some tea on the cultural differences, struggles of making friends, and why the heck I even decided to go to college if I already have my YouTube channel. Buckle up for a long episode where I answer all of your questions about college life and studying internationally!
faq
is it difficult to study in another language? (1:40)
why I chose to study in Segovia (3:05)
did I ever consider college in Lithuania (where i was born)? (10:43)
am I paying for college myself? (12:56)
ie university
my first impressions of IE (14:15)
how different is the teaching style from high school? (14:58)
what is my favorite subject this semester? (17:41)
do I think IE is traditional in terms of the educational system? (18:33)
studying, majors & future plans
doubting my major & what do I “want “to be”? (20:09)
why did I go to college if I already have a brand and know a lot about media? (24:33)
what language classes do I want to take here? (28:08)
what “clubs” / internships am I getting involved in? (30:58)
do I plan on doing a study abroad program? (32:54)
studying abroad
how early should you start sorting out paperwork to study abroad? (33:39)
what has it been like to study on an international campus? (35:19)
what lifestyle changes did I have to make while living in Spain? (37:11)
life in university
what does a busy day look like for me? (39:30)
what has been better & worse than expected (dorm room, socializing,…)? (40:45)
how do I deal w/ living so far away from home? (43:13)
why did I choose to live on campus? (45:22)
how do I connect w/ my family & friends back home? (46:55)
advice for high schoolers & college students
how did I manage the stress of applications (48:09)
my thoughts on prestigious colleges (49:11)
what would I have done differently in high school to prepare for college? (50:54)
what is my college prep advice for juniors? (53:02)
how do I stop procrastinating? (54:18)
how to use the time commute time “wisely” (55:17)
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