8 Truths About College That Nobody Tells You

I should have found this video a year ago. Today, just today, I finished my first year of college and I moved in out of my dorm. And everything you said I relate to it all and so much that it was making me emotional. After traveling basically to another continent for almost 24 hours I came to the US for education. And as a 18 year old teenager with so much difference from language, culture, the jokes and even the toilet paper, I was sooo scared and anxious for first few days. After that I found this one person who was from the same country as me and I felt so relieved, truthfully speaking it felt like a sign a god sent to me that everything was gonna be fine. And just like you said in the podcast I clung onto the person so much that I forgot to really be out and like have more friends. Later she found someone better in the group and rarely hanged out with me. And now my first two semester have passed and I cannot find my people/my friend group with whom I can click with. That's making me little sad but frankly your videos have taught me more things , so I hope it will help me in this journey. Anyway at this point I'm fine doing things alone too.

My daughter, who is a junior in high school started her college tours last week. This video was so informative and insightful since I only went to a community college back in the day. My son went to us military Academy at West Point so that was a different experience. I will show this video to my daughter. Thank you, not only are you very knowledgeable in this topic but very funny too. I’m new to your channel.

Thanks, could you please tell me connection between language and communication?

Thanks

I'm in Architecture. I wanna change my major badly but in my country this thing is not allowed.

What I plan to do is to send my son photos of those things he did before at home. TBH, when I saw one of his projects, I felt so proud of him again and immediately I took a photo of that item and sent to him and said, I m proud of this project. Share your true feelings with them is the key to keep them feeling connected.

THAT'S SO TRUE !!!!!

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Thank you so much Mel❤ I love you

this helped me so much

Brilliant advise that I’ve just sent to my daughter who started university last week

Wish I heard this 2 years ago, but it all makes much more sense now and I’m ready for my next one who graduates in 2026. Also, thank you for touching on the sports. Nobody talks about how hard it is to be the parent of an athlete. The time, travel, expenses, injuries, their emotions, your emotions, etc. please do an episode related to sports both high school and college.

Hi!
Great advice.
Is Oakley ok with being in your content. Before I shared anything pertaining to my son , especially when he was in his college years trying to find himself, on my social or business account, I checked in with him first, be it a picture or an experience we shared.

A perfect video to listen to before you join a college because I have never ever felt more... Connected to any podcast what mel robbins....ohhh feels like it's all about me... thank you thank you so much ❤❤❤

Love this episode. I have twins starting college. I resonate so much and will share!!

this is a holy video - thank you Mel 💜

I have been listening to you on and off. Today, I subscribed.

Though I am in 3rd year, I find your advice very meaningful and useful

Hello Mel me am from Belgium, just want to say good luck to your son, just remind me of my only daughter who is 25 years now and she is in a law matters am so proud of her and of myself as a solo mum I gave her all the opportunities I never had and gave me a lot on return her love towards me is unbelievable am in gratitude every day
By the way you are my inspiration even I don’t understand all the words as a French speaker but I know all your words is a blessing love you so much ❤

Thank you Mel for your great advices! Listening to you, I'm learning about life, about the way to deal with emotions and I'm also learning english langage... Love you sooo much!!! My great coach ❤

It’s funny how the topic of this conversation is about college students however as I listen to it, I thought to myself oh my gosh this also is great guidance for adult life. In adult life you can find yourself in places of transitions where you are now alone and you have very few to possibly no friends and you may be in a new state in a new town living completely on your own and at times finding yourself bored. How do you handle all this all of this…..all the recommendations you have given to me in my opinion absolutely apply and are helpful for adulting.🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾

These advices are so VALUABLE I'm at the second year at university and I'm studying seriously so my GPA is high beside taking online and offline courses in my major so i think that I'm academically good .while for campus experiences I'm still trying to be more free and flexible but still can't get out of the doors and do what i want and need like DOING THINGS ALONE !!!
This is my big problem especially when i want to eat lunch or drink coffee without my friends i find it so hard and weird and the same thing with doing exercises or joining clubs but i learnt in this podcast that i need to deal with this without excuses.
My life is being more challenging but I'm on my way to be better I wish that everything goes well💕

I ❤wish I knew you earlier mellie

You bring me such emotional support and the means to understand my world.

I dream was always want to go to Bethel University

Love you Mel!🤗 just listened to this episode and really made me tears🥲
Thank you for sharing this to all of us!🙏 ❤️

This has triggered my past trauma of moving out of home for Uni. I Wished I had sm to tell me this 😢

This was a a fabulous podcast. I sent to my college freshman ASAP! Mel, you really hit my heart hard! Thank you for being there for my journey!

Spanish subtitles would be great. Please.

Although I am a junior, I must say I still took away some great advice! 😁 Thanks Mel!🫶

Those ridiculous glasses hide your beautiful face. I said it!

Good content