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Kennedy Samal, a rising junior at Spelman College, introduces herself and her channel, encouraging viewers to subscribe. She informs viewers about her college advice playlist and shares details about her academic background as an economics major from Shreveport, Louisiana, currently interning and taking a summer class. She then introduces the main topic of the video: seven things to do before going to college.
Kennedy emphasizes the importance of applying for scholarships to help pay for college. She suggests applying for at least one scholarship per week and recommends platforms like UNCF. She also advises seeking recommendations for scholarship websites from counselors or college-experienced individuals.
She recommends binge-watching college advice videos, including her own playlist, to ease nerves and gain insights into college life. She highlights videos on topics like '10 things freshmen need to know' and 'community bathroom hacks', stressing that these videos offer real advice from those who have experienced college.
Kennedy suggests talking to prospective roommates and engaging with the incoming freshman class through platforms like Twitter and GroupMe. She advises reaching out to people on social media to build connections, but warns against being excessive or annoying to avoid a bad reputation before college even starts.
She advises against waiting until the last minute to buy dorm room essentials. Instead, she recommends spreading out purchases over time to manage finances better. Kennedy also promotes her videos on what to bring and what not to bring to college to help viewers save money and avoid unnecessary purchases.
Kennedy stresses the importance of taking all necessary placement exams and completing modules before college starts. This includes language placement tests to ensure students are enrolled in appropriate courses, and other required modules related to safety or campus events.
She recommends creating a budget to manage finances in college, considering how much money will be received from parents, jobs, or work-study. Planning for spending on food and other areas, and having savings, helps establish a baseline for financial management, even if adjustments are needed later.
Kennedy advises enjoying the last carefree moments with family and friends before college begins. She notes that college brings stress and responsibilities, making this summer the last opportunity for a truly stress-free time. She shares her own experience of spending quality time with friends before freshman year.
Kennedy reiterates the value of her college advice and vlog playlists for those attending Spelman or an HBCU. She aims to help viewers feel prepared and less stressed about college. She encourages viewers to comment on their summer plans or favorite tip, give the video a thumbs up, and subscribe to her channel for more content.