
Hey there,
I hope you are doing great today. After a bunch of guest articles (and there are more to come, I just didn’t have time to edit them), it’s time for an update on my life. There’s so much to tell. Because I’ve been keeping something from you.
You probably noticed that during the last couple of months, I kind of disappeared. At first, it was because I had a ridiculously hard semester. The pressure was high and I was too focused on school to be doing anything else besides that. Law school is tough, and to keep up with a website, YouTube channel, Instagram page, online shop, and blog makes it even tougher. Mainly because both of them are like a full time job.
So, once my semester was finally finished I thought I would finally have time to upload more videos, to write multiple articles each week, to post photos on my Instagram every day and to just…be back. But I wasn’t. And today I am going to tell you why.
You know how people often say:
”Don’t tell people about your plans. Tell them about your results.”
That was kind of what I was doing. I wanted to keep this from you until everything would be 100% certain. And now it is. So here we go:
I’m moving. To another country. To another university. To a new home. To a new life.
Let me explain. About half a year ago, I received an email from a company asking me if I ever thought about studying abroad. I didn’t at the time but I got curious and did some research which made me more and more interested. At the time, I was working with this company but it didn’t work out in the end but the idea of studying abroad never left me.
I got more and more excited and decided to register at a university I really wanted to go to. Because I don’t live in the same country as the university I am going to attend in September, the procedure to get in was quite difficult but I managed to get accepted. Woohoo!
Getting in still wouldn’t make things official enough to share on the internet. The thing that would really make or break this plan was getting the right apartment. Let me tell you this, it’s DIFFICULT to get an apartment. I’ve searched every single day for months before getting the brilliant idea of hiring someone to find me an apartment. Finding the right apartment was crucial in my eyes: the apartment would be the base of my company. All videos would be filmed there, all new items for my shop would be designed there, all articles and blogposts would be written there, all study sessions would take place there. I needed a place that was light and had lots of space, and be student budget friendly on top of that. About a few weeks ago, I found the perfect apartment. It’s definitely not the biggest apartment or anything but it already feels like home.
Another new thing in my life: I’m not going to live on my own. I am going to live with my boyfriend. As some of you guys know, my boyfriend an I are in a long distance relationship for about three years and even though we manage, it’s hurting our business. Our business, because my boyfriend is my business partner as well. He is co owner of Ways To. Living away from each other made it difficult to work together so we are over the moon that we will be able to work together every day of the week once we live together.
What about school? In September, I am going to attend a new university. I am going to do a new bachelor in law, which is very exciting to me. In my second year, I am going to pick a more specific direction of law. I am not sure what I will be picking but I will fill you in on that once I know.
Living on my own for the first time is really going to add a new perspective to my student life. I have to be more serious about everything and be more responsible. It will also be interesting to share all the new things I learn with you in my YouTube videos or on this website.
The main reason why I didn’t want to tell you guys about all of this, is because I wanted to be absolutely sure that it was going to happen. I really don’t like keeping things from you. I love being myself and I’m not really afraid of writing something personal here. However, if things didn’t work out it would mean that I have to stay where I am and that would just feel like lying to you. In my eyes, everything was uncertain until I finally signed the contract of my apartment. This is also the reason why I’ve been so absent this Summer. I had lots of things to figure out, lots of things to sign, things to take care of, etc. During the next couple of weeks, I am going to busy with packing my bags, buying new stuff and move into my apartment. I also need to prepare myself for my new classes that are going to take place in a few weeks. It’s going to take time and I will have to step out of my comfort zone but it will be worth it. Pictures or videos of the apartment will come in a few weeks!
I hope you enjoyed this overly dramatic article (sorry guys, I’m a bit of a drama queen haha). I would love to chat with you in the comments down below. Let me know about big changes in your life (moving, new school, new work, etc.) and how you feel about them! Also, let me know if there are certain topics about living on your own for the first time or starting all over at a new university or whatever aspect of student life you’d like me to cover in future YouTube videos or articles. ♥️
I’m really happy that you are progressing in your life.You don’t have to be worried or apologize for your actions because we support you!Good luck!!!
Which country are you moving to? 😀 it will be super fun to follow you and see how everything works out! I think you will do GREAT!
What country are you moving to? 😀 It will be super. fun to follow you and see how things will work out! I think you will do GREAT
(ops you may have mentioned it? anyway good luck with everything!)
Wauw wat leuk dat je zulke spannende dingen op je pad hebt in de nabije toekomst! Ik kijk er naar uit om je reis mee te volgen op YouTube en op je blog. Ik woon zelf sinds een paar maanden samen met mijn vriend en dat is echt een leuke en interessante ervaring! Gelukkig heb ik enkel maar positieve ervaringen en ik hoop dat het voor jou hetzelfde gaat zijn. Veel succes en ik ben heel benieuwd naar alles dat nog gaat komen van jou!
That’s such a good new…I think I’m more exciting than you haha
now I’ll be waiting for the new vlogs on YT and also the new adventures that you’ll have, Goo luck.-
Greetings from Chile
Sam, XX
That is so exciting!! You’re taking the next step to your life and I can’t say how proud and excited I am for you!! Can’t wait to see the future content you’ll give us when your ready! I hope you and your boyfriend live happily and don’t fret my dear, people who enjoy your work will be patient and understanding to the things your working up to ^^ stay safe!
I moved from Belgium to Austria 2 years ago and just went through a similar process of getting into the university I wanted. The chances of getting in were 1/6 so I was very realistic and maybe even pessimistic that I wouldn’t get in and I never really liked talking about it until I was sure I had a place. Then I did get a place and honestly I just cried for like a solid hour haha! I got my campus card a couple days back and I’ll be starting beginning of September. Even though i don’t need my card yet, I literally take it with me everywhere as a reminder that whatever you set your mind to, you can do. I’m so happy and proud of you that you got into the school you wanted and also got the apartment you wanted and I’m excited to see what’s coming next! I’ll admit though, I’m a tiny bit curious where you’re moving (country wise) but I totally get that you don’t want to share that! Lots of love and good luck! X
I think it’s very brave and exciting that you’re starting your life anew! I’m just wondering – are you starting college all over again (as a first year) or starting your new college as a transfer?
Hello! That Is great! I Wish you a good luck in school, personal life And litteraly everything! I Will study in new school sice september too, i am So excited about it, I really look forward to It! It Will be absolutely new experience for me And I know that I Will Have to work hard, but I also know, that It Is the only way to achive. And that Is, what I want, I want to Have an awesome job, Wich Will be my hobby😍. You motivate me for Working hard And make my life easier, thank you So much for it! Thanks to you I do my best😊.(Sorry for my english, I Think I Have there some mistakes…😆)
Hi! It’s so nice that you shared this with us, and don’t apologize for taking the time to organize things in your life and preparing for this next experience. I’m going to leave for a one-year high school exchange next week and I really relate to what you wrote here. In my case, I had to leave my friends in dark about my exchange for most of the process and they felt somewhat neglected and hurt because of it. Things are great now but sometimes they’re not as understanding as they could be, and the procees of preparing for this experience for me took a lot of effort and time, and I did need to dedicate a lot of time to make it happen. Anyways, thank you a lot for being so inspiring, I hope you have an amazing experience in this new country and new life. keep us updated as much as you can, we love hearing from you! If/whenever you feel like telling us which country you’re moving to, feel free to do so! Best wishes!
Hi! Op welke universiteit zat je in Nederland? En heeft deze je geholpen of ben je er vanaf gegaan zegmaar (deze vraag omdat ik zelf ook heel graag rechten wil gaan studeren)
I’m a law student in South Africa and to my understanding each country has a different Law system. So does this mean you will be restarting your law degree or are there law credits that you carry over to the new uni?
Hey I’m a follower from China but I’m studying abroad in Japan now. I’ve been through totally same things with you. New country, new school,new job, new people, and I’m preparing for getting in another university, which is my real dream school as well. I completely understand why you try to hide everything because I’m kind of insecure too.I’m trying to keep myself staying out of safety zone just like what you are doing, and I really appreciate your videos, which are always inspiring and encouraging. I’ve been struggling with anxiety for a while because of uncountable uncertanties, but I will keep going and see. I will be fearless(at least pretend to be hahaha).
Let’s embrace changes in life together! Hope you have an amazing new life!
Ryoki.Z
Hi Rose! Wahh, it’s september 1 now and i only read this today! I don’t know why I felt sad because you will move to other country because I thought you’re gonna stop doing youtubes. blogs, and ig posts huhu. But nonetheless, I am so proud that you’re progressing a lot! Watching you since the beginning until now, make my heart flatter… i love you!!!!!
I’m really happy for you. It’s a big step! Wish you all the luck 😉
Hi, writing as an American who lived in France and Spain for seven years. You’re going to be awesome, just believe in yourself and look for opportunities to connect with the locals. At the end of the day, it’s the relationships that will matter the most at the end of the degree!
Just wondering, are you finished with your previous degree in Netherlands? x
Rose please do a video about how you managed to have a long distance relationship while studying. I mean I am totally down because I also have the same struggle and finally I thought the best step would be to quit my relationship with him. But I know it’s not the right choice. I can’t afford to live together or even meet for like once twice a months although we are like 500km apart. Please consider this comment. Love you so much. You inspire all of us! Lots of love from Asia Sri Lanka
How can I personally chat with u??? Please reply…..