Masters & Gap Year Q&A
TLDRIn this video, Ruby shares her excitement for the upcoming autumn and her return to academia at Oxford University. She discusses her decision to apply only to Oxford due to its perfect fit for her interests, her gap year experiences, and her writing projects. Ruby also addresses her plans for vlogging her time at Oxford and her thoughts on internet aesthetics, while providing a glimpse into her personal life, including her love for tea, reading, and cooking.
Takeaways
- 📚 Ruby is excited about returning to academia in the autumn, particularly for the Oxford course which she feels is perfectly suited to her interests in book creation and bibliography.
- ☕️ She enjoys a rainy summer day in the UK and shares her tea preference, which includes a gray tea from Tatley with coconut milk in an Emma Bridgewater bonfire night mug.
- 🎓 Ruby only applied to Oxford for her master's degree, a decision she considers both strategic and somewhat reckless, but ultimately successful.
- 🔄 Ruby discusses the transformative nature of her gap year, highlighting the importance of taking time out from formal education to reflect on her values and interests.
- 🏫 She acknowledges the privilege of being able to take a gap year and expresses gratitude for the part-time work and YouTube platform that financially supported her during this time.
- 📚 Ruby regrets not having taken a whole month to read, something she had always wanted to do, but she doesn't dwell on regrets and values the experiences she did have.
- 🏛️ Ruby will be attending Jesus College at Oxford and is looking forward to moving there, despite some nervousness about the intensity of university life.
- 📝 She has been working on several writing projects during her gap year, including a YA book, a middle-grade book, and a currently undisclosed novel.
- 📚 The application process for Oxford was less draining than her undergraduate application, mainly due to the absence of interviews for her master's program.
- 🍵 Ruby's tea-making process involves leaving the tea bag in for a strong brew and adding coconut or oat milk, but no sugar.
- 🎥 She plans to continue vlogging her experiences in Oxford, albeit with a reduced upload schedule, aiming for one video per week.
Q & A
Why did Ruby choose Oxford University over Cambridge University for her Masters?
-Ruby chose Oxford because the course at Oxford was a perfect match for her interests, especially the focus on book creation and bibliography at the center of the book at Oxford.
How did Ruby feel about her decision to apply to only one university for her Masters?
-Ruby acknowledged that applying to only one university was a reckless decision, but she felt it was justified because the course at Oxford was ideal for her. She was prepared to not go back to education if she got rejected.
What was Ruby's reason for taking a gap year before returning to academia?
-Ruby took a gap year to gain perspective on the value of education and to reflect on why she wanted to study and what she wanted to learn about. She also used the time to grow as a person and to explore interests outside of formal education.
How did Ruby spend her gap year, and does she have any regrets?
-Ruby worked part-time, continued with her YouTube channel, and explored interests like botany and nature writing. She doesn't regret her decisions, although she wishes she had taken a whole month to read, which was something she had always wanted to do.
What college will Ruby be attending at Oxford University?
-Ruby will be attending Jesus College, which she is very excited about due to its Elizabethan history and connection to Queen Elizabeth I.
How does Ruby feel about starting university again?
-Ruby is mostly excited but also nervous about the intensity of the upcoming academic experience. She is trying to turn her nerves into excitement and is aware of the imposter syndrome she might face.
What writing projects has Ruby been working on during her gap year?
-Ruby has been working on three different books: a YA book that she decided not to publish, a middle-grade book that she hopes to publish eventually, and an undisclosed novel that she is currently working on with her agent.
What was Ruby's experience like when applying to Oxford for her Masters, and was it draining?
-The application process for Ruby was not as draining as her undergraduate application because there was no interview for the Masters program. She had to submit an essay, a personal statement, an academic CV, and three references.
How does Ruby make her tea, and what type is she drinking in the video?
-Ruby leaves the tea bag in for a strong brew and adds coconut or oat milk for her tea, which in the video is Old Grey tea, a type of black tea.
What is Ruby's opinion on internet aesthetics and their impact on individuals?
-Ruby has mixed views on internet aesthetics. She appreciates the language they provide for discussing interests but warns against the potential for self-segmentation and the loss of individuality that can come from strictly adhering to a particular aesthetic.
What are Ruby's plans for her first autumn in Oxford, and does she plan to vlog about it?
-Ruby plans to explore parks and green spaces, visit libraries, and study with a flask of tea. She also intends to vlog about her experiences in Oxford, albeit with a possible change in her upload schedule to once a week.
Outlines
📚 Returning to Academia: Ruby's Choice of Oxford
In this segment, Ruby introduces her video with a personal touch, discussing the weather and her anticipation for the autumn season. She then dives into a Q&A session prompted by her followers' interest. Ruby reveals her decision to attend Oxford University over Cambridge, highlighting the specific course offerings at Oxford that aligned perfectly with her academic interests, particularly in book creation and bibliography. She also shares her experience of applying to only one university, which she acknowledges was a risky move but ultimately paid off. Ruby briefly mentions her tea preference and the mug she's using before moving on to discuss her gap year, her reasons for returning to academia, and the transformative experience it provided her.
🌱 Gap Year Reflections and Upcoming Move to Oxford
Ruby continues the conversation by reflecting on her gap year, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to take it and the personal growth it facilitated. She discusses her work, her YouTube channel, and her exploration of interests beyond formal education. Ruby also touches on her travels and her passion for learning about botany and nature writing. She expresses a mild regret about not dedicating a month solely to reading, a long-held aspiration of hers. The paragraph concludes with Ruby's excitement about moving to Oxford for her Master's program, her chosen college, and her feelings of both excitement and nervousness about the upcoming academic journey.
📖 Writing Journey and the Creative Process
In this part, Ruby shares her writing endeavors during her gap year, including working on a YA book that was sent to publishers but later withdrawn, a middle-grade book she hopes to publish, and an undisclosed novel she's been developing with her agent. She talks about the struggle with perfectionism and the joy of reaching a point of satisfaction with her work. Ruby also discusses the application process for Oxford, noting the absence of interviews for her master's program and the components of the application, such as an essay, personal statement, and academic CV. She wraps up by sharing her tea-making preferences and her plans for autumn activities in Oxford, including exploring libraries and enjoying the seasonal changes.
🗝️ Latin Studies and Future Vlogging Plans
Ruby admits to having neglected her Latin studies recently but shares her initial approach, which involved workbooks, flashcards, and translation exercises. She then addresses the topic of internet aesthetics, expressing a balanced view on their usefulness and potential pitfalls, such as confining interests within specific aesthetic categories. Ruby also reveals her plans to vlog her time in Oxford, albeit with a reduced upload schedule due to the demands of her studies. The paragraph ends with a mention of her academic planner, which is now available for purchase, and a note of thanks to her viewers for their support.
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Keywords
💡Autumn
💡Q&A
💡Oxford
💡Academic Aesthetics
💡Master's Degree
💡Gap Year
💡Imposter Syndrome
💡Creative Writing
💡Book Vlogging
💡Latin
💡Academic Planner
Highlights
Ruby is excited for the arrival of Autumn and her return to University.
She will be attending Oxford University, choosing it over Cambridge due to the course's alignment with her interests in book creation and bibliography.
Ruby only applied to Oxford, a decision she acknowledges as risky but justified by the course's perfect fit for her academic goals.
The importance of taking a Gap year is emphasized, as it provided Ruby with a transformative experience and a deeper appreciation for education.
Ruby's Gap year involved part-time work, YouTube content creation, and personal growth, which she values greatly.
She expresses no major regrets about her Gap year, though she wishes she had dedicated a month solely to reading.
Ruby will be moving to Oxford and is particularly excited about being at Jesus College, which was founded by Queen Elizabeth I.
She discusses her feelings of excitement and nervousness about starting university again and dealing with imposter syndrome.
Ruby has been working on multiple writing projects during her Gap year, including a YA book, a middle-grade book, and a currently undisclosed novel.
The application process for Oxford's master's program was less draining than her undergraduate application, with no interviews required.
Ruby's approach to making tea involves a strong brew with coconut or oat milk and no sugar.
She believes her academic degree has been helpful in improving her creative writing skills by making her writing more coherent.
Ruby has mixed views on internet aesthetics, seeing them as useful for communication but cautioning against being constrained by them.
She plans to explore Oxford's parks, green spaces, and libraries during her first autumn there, enjoying the seasonal changes.
The oldest book in Ruby's collection dates back to 1861 and was a gift from her best friend, reflecting their shared interest in Victorian education.
Ruby admits to neglecting her Latin studies recently but shares her previous method of learning through workbooks, flashcards, and translations.
She plans to continue vlogging her experiences in Oxford, though her upload schedule may change to once a week.
Ruby is currently reading 'Alphazar' for her upcoming course and teases the release of her academic planner designed for students.
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