College Admissions: Final Tips

Finally, the day has come when the College Admissions series is over. The final installment is all about little tips and tricks that I overlooked in the process of filming the previous five segments.Here is a quick review of the five extras that I discussed.

1. Keep a record of your activity.
This a good step to take simply because it'll help you keep track of important deadlines as well as making sure that you stick to a plan that you had started out with. To help you out, I created a rough copy of what I'd call a College Application: Status worksheet. Since it has been a year--and since I deleted the one I actually used--this one may be a little simplified, but feel free to make changes to fit your needs.

2. Go on college tours.
I believe I mentioned this before, but if it wasn't for a college tour, I wouldn't be going to the school that I am. Take tours to the colleges that you are on the fence about, the ones that have yet to convince you to take the step to apply. The reason being that it will expand your options. If you visit and find that you hate the campus, then you can rest assured and skip out on the application. If, however, you fall in love, then you will still have time to apply. It doesn't matter whether you go and visit your dream school because if what you've read about is enough then just apply. Later on, if you are accepted you can check out the campus and decided for yourself.


3. Take the SAT/ACT (or both) at least twice.
The basic rule is this: take the SAT/ACT during your junior year, and then take it again at the beginning of senior year. All this is a security measure to make sure that your best efforts are taken into consideration. While your junior year SAT/ACT score may be stellar, you never know if you can do better and that's just something to keep in mind.

4. Keep your schools private.
No, I don't mean apply to only private universities. What I mean to say is that you shouldn't disclose all of the schools that you are applying to. This is something difficult to accomplish--especially in the beginning of the year, but try to accomplish it nevertheless. If you talk about your colleges with such ease and don't care what other people think, than you can disregard this tip. However, I've found that even the most confident individuals sometimes have doubts about their colleges because of the people's reaction to it. While in an ideal world, the judgement of others wouldn't hold such a significant impact on our future, there is no reason to give it an opportunity to flourish. Keep it private, keep it personal.


5. Don't stress out!
While this concerns your future, there is no reason to be freaking out about college applications. If you take all the proper steps and listen to the advice offered (while discerning what's actually important), then you should be in very good shape. Just remember, that no matter what happens, the goal is to obtain a higher education--not just to get accepted to a particular school.

Thus we come to a close about college applications. If, for whatever reason, there was a topic that I forgot just leave me a comment either here or on YouTube.

Have a fantastic day and good luck to you all!

College Admissions: Personal Statements

This a moment when a high school senior must showcase not only their stellar writing skills, but the incredibly rounded individual that they are.

Personal statements are such a hassle for college bound students, particularly those who feel that they have nothing specifically special about themselves. Yet, as anyone will be able to attest--you are bound to have at least one of your colleges require one. There are five steps to take in the process.

1. Choosing Your Topic
This is the tricky part of the task, especially difficult since it is also the very first step. If the topic you choose doesn't rise to the occasion, it will not matter how well written the essay is. Content is so important--to such an extent that cannot be overlooked.

2. Writing Your First Draft
Another difficult step (Who am I kidding? All of these steps are demanding--that's simply what it takes.) is writing a completed first draft. During the writing of your first draft, don't worry so much about the small revisions like technicalities--this is something that can be altered down the line. Do worry about the word count though. If you write a lot more than you are allowed to submit, you will find it difficult to determine what it is that you can delete. At that point, everything will seem important to you and you'll have a hard time parting with your work.

3. Self-Editing
Before you hand your essay over to someone else to review, make sure that you do the same. While it seems rather tempting to simply finish the rough draft and hand it over for edits that's something that should be avoided. In part, because it is downright embarrassing to present a poorly written piece for something as major as this. More importantly though, you know your essay and the message that you are attempting to convey. If it doesn't seem clear to you, then you can bet it will definitely be impossible for other readers.

4. Outside Revisions
There are two people that you should ask to read over your personal statements: a close friend and an adult. The reason for the friend is obvious, they know you well and can work on the defining moments of your statement that are directly about you. The reason for the adult is for the far more sophisticated understanding (though it's possible that your friend is capable of this as well). When you ask them to look over your work, emphasize that they need to offer as much constructive criticism as possible. While it's nice to be praised for hard work, this isn't the time nor place for it. That essay has to be the best you can produce, so bring on the revisions!

Remember that you have the final word though. If you happen to disagree with the suggestions of your editors, then do whatever feels best to you. Just be sure to remember that you were the one who decided to forgo their opinions.

5. Final Cut
The last points of reference when it comes to the personal statement is to remember that the technicalities must be all on mark. This means that there can't be any spelling or grammar mistakes--whether large or small. It also means that it has to be your absolutely best work, the effort will definitely be noticeable.

Be sure to have the entire essay complete a week before you plan on submitting all of your application. It's a good idea to finish ahead of time--or at least plan to finish ahead of time--simply because there may be some accidents unaccounted for.

That's all I have to say on the subject. As usual, if you have any questions feel free to leave me a comment below. Have a good day!

Tips on Shopping for School Supplies

Thus we come to one of my favorite pastimes of the summer: back to school shopping. My friends consider me to be obsessed with school supplies and I don’t disagree with them. There are certain things to keep in mind when shopping for school supplies, as ridiculous as it sounds. There are some tips that I’ve picked up over the years and have now decided to share them with you.

If you aren’t in the mood to watch the video, there is a condensed version of what I said below.

The Five Tips to Shopping for School Supplies 

1. Don’t be afraid to start early.
Of course there is such a thing as starting too early, but generally speaking the earlier you start the more time you have to shop around. Believe it or not, there may be a few deals in the beginning of June at stores–perhaps. Of course, as I post this it’s too late to shop in June but it’s something to keep in mind for years to come. You may not be able to buy very much, but there will still be some savings.

2. You shouldn’t be buying everything all at once.
Whenever you buy everything you need in a single trip, yes you may save a bit of gas money but trust me–you need to shop around for the best prices. The sense of urgency that you feel while in a store filled with school supplies is a really temptation in disguise; with the right amount of planning you will definitely be able to purchase all of the necessities within time. Seriously, that panicked feeling only inspires you to purchase expensive supplies that you may not even need.

3. Use coupons whenever possible.
This is, unfortunately, a tip that I sometimes forget over the years. Also, if you happen to see coupons in the online weekly ads, make sure to print them out. Trust me, this is necessary because you never know what might happen. It was definitely an incident last year when I had planned to use a coupon at Staples, but figured that they would be provided in the store–they weren’t. There are many different sources, so be sure to check them out.

4. Check the weekly ads of the stores in advance.
Coupons can typically go hand in hand with this tip simply because when you have the coupons, you may be able to double book and get even better deals on already great discounts. There are quite a few stores that release sneak peeks of the following week’s deals the Friday before. Scourge these the day they are released to plan out what stores you need to visit the week before. On the other hand, some stores only release them the day that the sales start. In that case, look them up early in the morning and go from there.

5. Only buy what’s absolutely necessary.
When you’re in college, you must save money in whatever forms you can. Even if you are a high school student with no real debt, it’s important learn a little bit of discipline. Believe me, it’s difficult for me to walk away from school supplies because it’s an activity I enjoy but it’s a necessary step. There is no point in buying something that you don’t need–much less that you already have.

The Bonus Tips

* Clearance sales are your best friend.
You know how at the end of every seasonal sale, there’s this massive clearance rack of the items left unsold? Back to school season is no different. If you know that there’s a supply on your list that can be put off during the first few weeks of school, then by all means wait to purchase it later. The deals during this time may even be better than the ones before school starts. Of course there is a downside to this: generally speaking there isn’t a lot of variety when it comes to designs/brands/etc, but there’s something to say about avoid the crowds of mothers shopping with their children.

* Buy cheap, but always keep quality in mind.
It’s very important that the more money that can be saved, the better. That being said however, you should never forfeit quality for quantity. Some of my friends consider me an office supply snob, particularly when it comes to pens, but there’s a reason for that and it’s the reason that I don’t buy supplies at 99¢ stores–at least not usually. There are a few things that someone can purchase at those stores so long as they’re things where quality isn’t a key issue: supplies like index cards, rulers, and a pair of scissors. Not only do poor quality supplies tend to not last very much, but typically they don’t make a good impression on you personally. If you’re using supplies that you’re not too sure about, then believe me–you will hesitate in using them.

* Have a list of what you need to buy.
Every year, before I go back to school shopping, I open up my checklist on my computer and make a few alterations to fit my needs for the upcoming school year. Then I print it and slowly check off the items as I buy them. It’s a pretty good system, if I may say so myself particularly because whenever you don’t have an idea of what it is that you need to buy, you buy what you really don’t need. Here’s my way of helping you out:

Check out my wonderful gift to all of you–a School Supplies Checklist!

Use that list to your advantage, as I have been doing in my trek to purchasing everything that I’ll need. I made it as comprehensive as I could, so there are definitely some things on there that I personally will not be using in my first year at college, but for those of you who may still need them they’re there for reference. Anything that you do not need, you may simply cross out and if there’s something I missed, feel free to add it in one of the blanks provided! That’s why they’re there for.

On that note, I leave. Hopefully this post helped in some way or another–I definitely put a lot of thought into it and would appreciate some comments and feedback.

Video Schedule: Week of 8/28-9/3

College Admissions: Final Tips
Monday, August 29
An overview of any last minutes that might prove to be helpful to high school seniors applying to college this year.

School Supply Haul 2011
Wednesday, August 31
Pretty self-explanatory--a video of my collective school supplies

Organizing Your Ideas
Friday, September 2
A tip about organizing ideas that come springing to your head--a helpful concept for those who need the organization to control the madness.

Video Schedule: Week of 8/21-8/27

College Admissions: Letters of Recommendation
Tuesday, August 23
Tips and tricks on obtaining letters of recommendation.

College Admissions: Personal Statement
Thursday, August 25
How to brainstorm ideas, make it stand out, and make that statement absolutely brilliant.

College Admissions: Final Tips
Friday, August 26
A quick overview of any tips I may have missed as well as additional resources and potential items of use.

College Admissions: Letters of Recommendation

Now we come to the infamous letters of recommendation that freak nearly every senior out. I didn't really need to worry too much about these, particularly since the few colleges that required them only required one, and for the most part my guidance counselor took care of them. In any case, I'm deviating from the topic. This a post done Q&A style! 

Do I need a letter of recommendation?
Well it really all depends on the colleges that you are applying to. A little thing to keep in mind is that the schools that usually require these are private schools. As far as I know, public state universities don't typically require one but that may vary from state to state. You never really know, so it's always best to play it safe. There are some schools that don't require them, but accept them and there are schools that don't require them and don't want them at all.

Who do I ask?
Something that people normally don't know is that there are some colleges that allow you to send in letters of recommendation that come from your relatives and family. These are something to avoid though, simply because colleges are more academic-oriented; the personal statements are where you get personal and it's preferable that it remains there. Choose teachers that know you well and you have had recently as they are most equipped to write an excellent letter.Don't worry so much about how well they write, there are far more important things to consider instead.

Also, if you have the good fortune of being on great terms with your guidance counselor, I'd consider asking them. Who knows of your overall academic performance better than them (besides you of course)? 

When should I ask?
Ideally, you'd ask the teacher before you ended your junior year--that way they'd have the summer to think over what they might say. It's also important to ask that early, because if that particular teacher is popular, there will be a lot of students asking them for letters and not everyone will receive one. At the latest, the teacher should be warned within the first month of your senior year.

Just remember this: the more time they've had to write it, the better it'll be. This is not something that you would want to procrastinate on! 

How do I ask?
Politely! Teachers aren't mandated to write letters of recommendation for their students. It is a favor that they are doing for you, so keep that in mind when you're asking. Simply approach them either before school, during lunch, or after school--never during class or between classes. Greet them appropriately and tell them that there's something you want to talk to them about. After they've agreed to listen, ask them as best as you can. That's really all there is to it. 

What should I give?
You should give them a package that's all prepped up. The video will show actual images, but here's an essential description of what that package should be and include.  Have a large manila envelope with this page attached to the front with either a paper clip, glue, so on and so forth. Inside the envelope, you should have smaller envelopes--one for every college that you need a letter of recommendation. Something else that should be in there are a few sheets describing a little about your life outside of school, your academic performance, your club involvement, your test scores, and most importantly your plans for the future. Here's a document that you can print and fill out.


As an added bonus, here's what I also included within my packet for letters of recommendation: a written thank you note. Seriously, teachers (and counselors) are amazing around this time of year, and it's important that you acknowledge that work. Show your appreciation through that very inexpensive way.

Can I ask my teachers how they're coming along?
Of course! It's all about how you ask them. Check up on them periodically, but make sure to have an actual conversation first. Remember, they are people too--not to mention they're writing to the colleges about you, and you definitely don't want their positive perception of you to change in such a short amount of time. 

What now?
Now comes the exciting part--you wait. There really isn't much that you can do in terms of the mailing process. At least, not if your teacher is mailing the letters out. On the other hand, if you've been given that task certified mail is the way to go.

So I hope that I've addressed all the questions that might arise, if not then you can simply ask. That's what I'm here for!

Have a great day. (:

College Admissions: Extracurriculars & "Additional Information"

Besides the basic information that cannot be amended, there is a lot to consider when it comes to what to include on your college application. For the purposes of this post, the focus will be on all extracurricular activities as well as the "Additional Information" section.

Less is more, particularly if the few clubs and activities that you were involved with happened to be long ranged and ones in which you managed to work your way to any potential cabinet position. When choosing what extracurriculars you want to include, there must definitely be some diversity. For example, it's great to have a few honor society titles but it is just as important to show that you are a well rounded individual by including the not so common activities. For me, that not-so-common activity was a decade of playing the accordion--not to mention the 80,000 word novel I had completed at the time.

Here are the types of extracurriculars you should be sure to include:

• Organizations that you started and kept running.
• Activities that you've been involved with for two years or more.
• Clubs in which you hold a cabinet position.
• Any and all long term volunteering that was interactive. This means no library volunteering if all you did was restock the shelves.
• Honor societies.
• Long range projects that were self initiated.
• Sports and recreations whether on campus or within the community.

Be sure not to include many activities that you weren't really all that active in, or that you really didn't do much for. If you are involved in a fan club, be sure that your club does activities that involve the community, or at the very least your school. If it doesn't, I would pass on including it in your activities--even if you were in it for four years and hold a cabinet position.

What about the things that don't really fit into any section of the application? For that, my friends, you have the very well known "Additional Information" segment. 

Keep in mind that many people consider the "Additional Information" section the area where students beg and plead to be accepted. There is a somewhat "grovelling" feel to it, but if you are serious about that particular school then you must pull out all the stops. This doesn't mean that you whine and make excuses throughout the limited space, rather you make claims of any special circumstances, anything that you feel will strengthen your application that doesn't fit so comfortably in any other section of the application.

This is where you can make mention of the special accomplishments you have made and any situations that may affected your performance in one way or another. One of the things to remember when it comes to the additional information section is to keep it short and sweet. Don't bother with impressive vocabulary or complex syntax--just get right to the point. Do consider your organizing principle though; if there are a lot of situations (excuses?) that need to be mentioned, be sure to include other types of information between them. You don't want to overwhelm the admissions officers with excuses, even if they really aren't excuses.

Hopefully this was helpful!

College Admissions: When to Apply

One of the fundamental tips to remember when filling out college applications is that it is of crucial importance that you start early. There really is no such thing as starting early and the benefits are enough of a reward.

Something to consider with application deadlines is what the deadline is for. There are some schools that have numerous deadlines. Here is a quick breakdown of the types of deadlines to consider when applying for colleges. Keep in mind that these are strictly related to college admission--no financial concerns will be addressed until a future video/blog post.

Application
The most important deadline to consider and the one that you are 100% responsible for. Were it not for the main admissions application, the school would give you no thought. That being said, there are three possible dates for deadlines. These are all lumped into one of the following: regular (the most common), early action, and early decision. Regular deadline means that there is no commitment from either party, early action indicates to the college that you are serious about their school but have no binding contract, and finally early decision is the binding contract--if you are accepted to a school that you applied early decision for, you must attend.

Here's what I recommend when it comes to these deadlines: if there is a possibility of applying early action and it's a university you are seriously contemplating--then do so. Otherwise stick to the regular deadline, but keep in mind that you must send the application much sooner than the week before. The only occasions when I would apply early decision would be in instances where I was sure that particular school was my dream school. Not to mention that I'd find a way to pay for it, no if's and's or but's.

Letters of Recommendation
A video concerning this topic will be up within a week, but here's just a tidbit of information when it comes to deadlines and letters of recommendation. When it comes to the exact arrival of these references, the colleges tend to be a bit more lenient if they are a day or two late simply because they account for the teacher's busy lives. Keep in mind that the leniency doesn't apply to letters that are weeks late, but that--of course--was a given.

One final point: there are some teachers that will give you the task of sending out the sealed letters yourself. In such cases, it is best to send it out as soon as possible via certified mail. That little tidbit is useful: any documents that are time sensitive and being sent to colleges should have this bit of a security measure. If you aren't in charge of mailing it out, then be sure to keep tabs on the teacher in a polite but firm manner.

Test Scores and Transcripts
Part of the reason why the college application time is so hectic has to do with the fact that test scores are an essential component. Something that often helps boost college applications is a stellar SAT/ACT score and such a score sometimes may only come about when

It's always best to have all of your testing done and scored before the first of many deadlines. Only take the tests after the application deadline if your college will accept test scores afterwards and if you are sure that the retesting will be worth it. This last-resort test is meant for retakes--not first times! For goodness sakes, don't let it be your first time!

That's all that I have to say on the subject. As usual, if there are certain things that I missed, be sure to ask in whatever means you think appropriate.

Office Max + Target Shopping

On Monday I went to both Office Max and Target for some school supplies. This is just a quick run through of all the items that I purchase for this new college year coming up.

Office Max

Filler paper: $0.01 each
Limit 3
Total so far: $0.03

Multipurpose paper: $6 - $4 coupon = $2.00 each
Limit 2

Total so far: $4.03

Assorted grips and erasers: $1.49 - $1.29 coupon = $0.20 each

Limit 3

Total so far: $4.63

Target

1-subject notebooks: $0.20 each

No limit

Total so far: $5.63

2 pocket folder with prongs: $1.00 each

No limit

Grand total: $6.63

Bonus:

Technically I didn't buy these pens which is why I haven't included them in the grand total. My brother bought two packs of these pens at Office Max at $5.99 a pop, but with 20% discount. He does not kid about his pens--in that respect, he takes after me.

That's all I have for you guys today with this final reminder to check those weekly ads. Have fun school shopping!

College Admissions: Where to Apply

There are quite a few things to consider when deciding what colleges to apply to. One of the first steps that I recommend is that any high school student who is lost should do a college matchmaking on College Board. The only problem with that is unless you have an idea of what your college needs to be, the search will be more of  headache than a helpful resource. So, to help you out here are a few things that you should consider when considering colleges.

Community vs Four-year
One of the alternatives that guidance counselors are always suggesting to the more financially strained students is that they attend community college first and then transfer to a four-year university. This is certainly a viable solution--community college is immensely cheaper than even a public four-year. Unfortunately, that affordability can come with a price. (Pun intended.)

What this means is that with the economy in the state that it's in, and with the budget cuts being made to education finding classes is becoming a much more difficult process. Many students that were planning on transferring in two years have actually had to invest more time simply because they couldn't acquire the necessary credits in time. It is up to the student to determine whether it's something that they should consider based on their circumstances.

Should they opt for community, let the record note that the application process is much simpler and requires very little effort when compared to all that goes into the applications of the four-year universities.

Public vs Private
To put it shortly: public universities are cheaper than private. Not always, but for the most part this holds true. Now because of this, there are many implications that the institution will have on your higher education. For one it means that private schools are less impacted by budget cuts. Private schools can afford to have small class sizes, just because they are also smaller campuses and have fewer enrolled students. As a direct result, it is much easier to get to know your professors on a very personal level.

There are some benefits to public universities. Typically they are more likely to offer a wide range of majors and what this usually means is that their majors are more likely to be better based--some private universities have a few strong majors and the others are flimsy at best. Such is usually not the case with public institutions. Another thing to keep in mind is that public universities have much more diversity: diverse class subjects, clubs, students, etc.

All of these aspects are worth taking into account to weigh the pros and cons of each.

Name Brands
Nearly every one of my classmates was worried about attending a college that everyone has heard of. Prestige is something that a student should never be concerned with. When it comes down to it, the student is the one who determines how well their education will be. You can have the best teachers in the state--maybe even the country--but it will amount to nothing if you can't discipline yourself and definitely if you can't afford it. Moreover, just because it's the best college you could think of doesn't mean that you will feel at home. For the most part, up until now you have had no choice but to attend the schools that are within your district: college is a time when you get to decide where you'll be learning. Don't let the opinions of others determine where you will be attending for the next four years or so.

Distance from home
This is sometimes one of the motivating factors for students to choose a college. Either they want to be as far away from home as possible, or as close as they can be. Thus, it is a question that any high school student must ask themselves: how far from home do I want to go?

One of the components that usually follows this is whether a student should stay in their home state, or whether they should venture out to another state. Finances usually play a part in deciding whether going out-of-state is a potential prospect. It is important to note that whenever a student is going out-of-state, they forfeit any financial aid that their home state was going to give them. On the other hand, it is also important to note that there are some colleges that will actually award scholarships that allows out-of-state students to pay in-state fees. Sometimes this may be the ideal situation, especially since some states have lower costs of living.

So if going out-of-state is something that appeals to you--and you won't miss your family too much--don't toss aside the idea of applying to a college out-of-state. It may actually be much cheaper than you anticipated.

Financial concerns
Speaking of money, it is sometimes the reason why a student chooses to go to one school as opposed to another. Typically every college-bound student worries about how they're going to pay for college. It is certainly something worth freaking out about, but it is also something that shouldn't have that much of an influence on the colleges you'll be applying to. (That is, unless money is also going to factor into how many colleges you'll be applying to--in which case it is important to narrow down the list of applications, thereby reducing the application fees.)

The reason for this is because typically the schools won't send you any financial aid information until after they've thoroughly processed your application and received your FAFSA. That being said, it is important to consider whatever colleges you want to, since you really have no way of knowing whether they will offer you more money than their competition. Definitely consider all the colleges that appeal to you, unless they have a reputation for offering very little aid--in which case, definitely do some research maybe even call the financial aid office.

Dream school?
Here's something that a lot of people always seem to overlook when discussing colleges: not everyone has a dream school. It is perfectly normal to not have one, and in fact can actually prove to be a benefit for you. Most students learn to love the campus that they're at--regardless of whether it was their dream school or not. While it's great to have a dream school, it won't necessarily be the college that is best suited for you. Something like that happened to me, but in opposite way: there was a school I was accepted to that I had not even considered attending. After a visit to the campus, I fell in love and that's the school I'm attending in the fall.

Hopefully this helps you out with any questions that you have; if there are some that went unanswered feel free to comment below or send me an email.

Video Schedule: Week of 8/7-8/13

College Admissions: Where to Apply
August 8
The beginning of a new series aimed towards high school seniors. This first video is meant to address the different types of colleges and what the options are.

College Admissions: When to Apply
August 10
This video will cover important dates to keep in mind when applying, as wel as comparing the different sorts of deadlines that there are.

College Admissions: What to Include
August 12
A lot of people wonder what sort of extracurricular activities to include and whether they should include anything at all in the "additional information" section--this video discusses these issues and more.

What to Bring on the First Day of School

Here's a quick list of the things that I recommend to bring on the first day of school:

1. Folder
2. Pencil case
3. Pencil
4. Lead/Sharpener
5. Eraser
6. Pen (one quality, one cheap)
7. Highlighter
8. Notebook
9. Planner
10. Breath mints/gum
11. Water
12. iPod
13. Cell phone
14. Wallet
15. Body spray

What you may need:

1. Summer assignments
2. Locker accessories
3. Gym clothes

What you will not need:

1. Textbooks
2. Calculators
3. Project materials
4. Laptops

Video Schedule: Week of 7/31-8/6

New Changes
Wednesday, August 3
An explanation of the changes being made to the channel and what the general focus will be.
  
What to Bring on the First Day of School
Friday, August 5
A video that showcases all of the necessities for the first day whether they be for class or not.


*All dates are subject to change.

New Changes

After doing some serious reflection, I've realized that there was some difficulty with having my personal blog being associated directly with my YouTube channel. The videos on the channel are centered around school and organization--something that my personal blog had very little to do with. Since this was a project that I really wanted to work on, the wheels started turning--I began to look for a solution and this, my friends, is it.

Thus I present the new blog! Titled the same... Of course.

The reason that there is a blog is because there will definitely be quite a few little posts  that I'll put up instead of a video. What's more is that this blog will tell you what videos I'm planning to upload that week. Despite the fact that I like the idea of having an entire month up in advance (YouTube users like DearBemo and YouCanDoIt2010 are prime examples) it may wind up far too overwhelming for me. So look for the post after this one to find out what videos will be up this week.

One last note for any incoming college students out there; I will not be entering college until mid/late September since my school works under the quarter system. Therefore I apologize if certain videos (like my future dorm haul) are uploaded too late, but hopefully there are still a few things you can learn.

Thank you for reading! I'll get back on track soon--this downtime was put to good use. ;)