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Absolutely beautiful speech Vee. Wakagona!!

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Vee, you delivered a powerful and wonderful speech about Education! That was well done!🎉🎊

Vee, I cried during your speech. It was so good and as someone who has fought for my education, I relate to so many parts of your speech.

I am praying one day I will be successful just like you and achieve so much bigger things in my life. Outstanding

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Super inspiring you are my inspiration

Queen 👑 you ATE that speech Vee 😍

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While I understand your point regarding the current situation in the area of Palestine, I think it's only fair to mention that the group in control of Gaza, namely Hamas, has been the number one reason preventing girls and other underprivileged groups, such as LGBTQ Palestinians from getting access to education. While you didn't say anything about Israel, the mention of genocide right after you mentioned Palestine made it sound like you blame a nation that is only defending itself against constant threat and terrorism from a Jihadist terrorist group for an ongoing educational crisis that has nothing to do with it. This is a prime example of anti-semitism, which is the oldest form of hate that plagues our society.

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The first couple of minutes of this video were hilarious! Love you Vee

Loooove your positivity!!! 🥰

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Yep! Glad you mentioned your age in all these. It was my first thought when you first started watching the video.

Get a 1 bedroom instead in a different location not a studio cos the point you raised for your clothes is important considering you travel a lot for speaking engagements

Ahh love it .i need to send an essay tomorrow but i had 38 days to prepare for it .

I think you should move to the studio although the 2bedroom space is nice. It seems like you really want to move to the studio. And I know it's hard cause packing moving and getting rid of the clutter is a tedious process.

Awwww I'm late, I trust you made the right decision. Also, health journey results are showing- you look great!!

It's spicy because ginger, love.. have you ever tried raw ginger or candied ginger?

Regardless of what you decide- DECLUTTER FIRST. I’m a part time student living in California as well for the past 4 years and decluttering before making the decision has helped me be able to live in micro (studio) apartments, airbnbs, whatever the case. A studio wouldn’t be a bad choice at all given you are traveling a lot. Just make sure you declutter first if you can/have time in your schedule.

I'm 23, almost 24, and honestly, the most important thing I have ever learnt is that you need to follow yiur own heart and your own dreams. If that means that you have to stop caring about certain things or people, then that's a sacrifice you have to be willing to take. In the long term, giving time, energy and other resources to people or projects that do not fulfill you is going to make you miserable and you'll end up feeling like you have wasted your life away on things that did not matter at all. How do you avoid wasting your life on unnecessary and unfruitful things? Know yourself and know your values. Before you decide to do anything, to share anything about yourself, to make a decision - ask yourself, am I doing this because it aligns with my values and dreams or am I doing this on autopilot/based on other people's expectations/to please others?

'I think this is going to be ok' So happy to see how far you have come, Miss V. You've been such an inspiration to me. I remember when I started watching your videos and it's been such a pleasure rediscover your channel after some time.

I am late on the comment train but I will say i moved after my first year in the PhD from a one bedroom to a spacious studio and I certainly felt the difference. It did, though, encourage me to study outside the apartment and to engage more with my cohort and just be out more which I think is a positive. If you know you're only going to be in America for one more year and then will have fellowship to do dissertative work in the UK I would say it is probably manageable. I would just really evaluate while you're at home how much stuff you have and what out of it all you're willing to part with. Also research storage solutions whilst you're preparing for a potential move so you know all your stuff fits. All that to say a studio sounds right but think through the implications of it !

grll just take the studio

If no one visits, you are hardly ever around, traveling for work, and using the library. I actually think it's better if you can get a single room on campus.

I would delay your flight that is in July and deal with the moving situation so you have enough time and the process is not stressful

Be brave! ❤

I suggest moving into a studio, bonus points if you can find a spacious one!

first 5 minutes are more drama than bridgerton. Love you Vee

Sounds like you really want the studio apartment, but ... I can't help but to think "roommate" especially when you mentioned the two bathrooms. Sounds like something that could work out. Unless your landlord wouldn't allow that or you prefer living alone. Just a thought. Otherwise sounds like you're gravitating more towards a studio apartment PLUS you've seen it so you know exactly what you're getting into.

Hi Vee! I think studio room is a good option because it is going to allow you to make the most of the give space as opposed to not knowing how to use the empty room in your current room. When you move into a space where you are going to utilize every bit of the resource, it will make you more appreciative and grateful for it. Best of luck, Vee!!!

You can put your stuff in storage for the 3 months you are in the UK, there are some that include packing, pick up and delivery to a new address! If the studio is big enough you can create little areas/sections so it doesn't feel like you are doing everything in one place! Start your new lease for when you get back or put yourself on the waiting list for a 1-bed 😊 you spend a lot of time traveling or studying elsewhere so I think in any case you'll be fine in a study. When you cook, put on the extraction fan, open a window down and get one of those odor absorbers, and a bed refresher spray type thing!

I like the idea off the Sunday catch up, especially if you do it as and when you feel like you have something to say

1. Moving is a 1 week thing. So I'll suck for one week and youll be fine. 2. If youre tryijg to integrate, then put yourself in a position that will allow you to integrate. Wither you move to a smaller apartment so that you go outside. Or stayvin the 2 bed and host more friends. But since you dont want people in your home and space, then option 1 is better. There's also an argument about what will happen when the time comes to leave America. Moving to a smaller apartment will help you jump start on getting rid of stuff that'll make the transatlantic move difficult. I love soft life personally, so i understand why its hard to leave a 2 bed apartment. But, now its upto you and your relationship with money and savings. Soft life is also in putting money aside if that's something you're interested in.

I’d say go for the studio, since you seem to be leaning towards that option. The alternative could be renting/subletting out the second bedroom in your apartment to another graduate student. That way you will have someone to consistently socialize with, and you’d still get that personal space separation from the main kitchen/living room area, + you’d pay less!

Hey Vee, If you can’t move in July, sublet your apartment for the months you’re away or get a roommate to split the rent ($2.5K to ~$1.3K). Subletting is pretty common among students, especially in Germany, but check if this fits the US as well. This gives you more time to switch and perhaps find a student apartment that suits you better, without rushing or compromising. If moving to a studio, sell valuable items first to cover costs. Decide based on your capacity. Much love from Berlin Germany❤

I think the studio is a good option.. based on your use of your current apartment, the studio sounds like a better value, and could open up space for you in other ways such as financially, spending time outside etc. I know downsizing can be an emotional adjustment, but as you said you are drawn to this idea. Personally, I downsized to a smaller space so I could consistently attend dance classes and it's been totally worth it! If you did decide to move, it could be an opportunity to invest in something you want to experience more of and/or save :) Also: do you know the ventilation is like for cooking?

Someone mentioned getting a roommate and I think it’s a great idea! Having studied abroad, I enjoyed having roommates over the years to share my daily life with. And I am a shy introvert! So I think it’s mostly about finding someone that fits your vibe. Ideally close to your age and who has a similar lifestyle (like another grad student for example or a young professional). It would allow you to keep your space and have your own bathroom while also having a separate living room and kitchen, and to enjoy meal together once in a while. If I remember correctly the rooms are separated by the living space so that’s ideal to having your bubble in the evenings and at night. Anyway! I think you’d feel less crammed than in a studio, but a studio is a great option too. 😊

Vee, since you are just one person living alone and you do not use the other two rooms. I would suggest that a Studio apartment would be best. Vee, you do not have to do it. It was just a suggestion.

This apt is not your forever place. And, since you do travel a lot and spend more time on campus studying, a studio apartment sounds more realistic. Plus, you'd save loads of money! You😅 go through the moving and downsizing now so that when you are close to completing you will have far less stress and will have more time to focus on competing your dissertation. When it's time for you to move once you've graduated, it will be much easier to pick up and go. 😊

Hey Vee! I think you should stay in the 2 bedroom. That’s a tough situation, and it seems like you’re learning toward the studio… but as a PhD student having the extra space will be nice. And you kept mentioning cooking and knowing your bed is close to you. I think after awhile that’ll get old (me personally). Make that second bedroom your own personal library! I’m 25, turning 26 this fall and I loved I got a 2 bedroom. Yes I’m married and live with my husband, but we turned that extra bedroom into my own office because we almost got a one bedroom and I have no regrets! I’m getting my master’s and I too spend a lot of time on campus and at my apartment complex’s study rooms, but it’s so nice knowing I have the extra space if I need it, like if I’m sick and need to stay home etc, and still be separate from my bedroom, kitchen, etc because i do believe you need to have separate spaces when studying and relaxing. You mentioned money, but it sounds like that’s not the issue. You can afford your place and you work hard enough to stay there. I say stay in the two bedroom! I think in the longevity of things, and in your late 20s, 2 bedroom is the answer! You’ll make the right choice that comes to you though, regardless of what we all say : )

Sometimes subletting is a good option for the summer if that’s allowed where you stay. If you can find someone clean/trustworthy and it might give you time to wait until after summer/when you’re back to get a 1 bedroom. Personally I wasn’t a big fan of living in a studio but also it might be different if you’re single and there’s lots of sunlight.

The low expectation for the ginger to shock you was so funny. Anyways my two-sense: are you able to rent out the second bedroom or will that invade your privacy in a way that will affect your productivity?

Definitely move to a one bedroom! Or even studio - there are spacious studios. It’ll help you feel more cozy and also save! BUT ALSO for the summer: SUBLET SUBLET SUBLET. No need to waste 6k+ I’ve been a student in the US for 7 years, and the trick is subletting in the summer. Post your apartment online (uni Facebook groups/grad housing groups) and you can have the rent paid for while you’re traveling.

The rent is a bit expensive in my opinion, as a 2 bedroom is generally split between 2 people. So you should definitely go for a 1 bedroom but WAIT until one become available. Although you could also rent out your apartment to someone else while you are away. You are definitely wasting your money - and I did expect more people to visit you and stay in the extra bedroom. It's a tricky situation

Ginger shots are delicious, such an over-reaction

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Hi Vee, I watched your videos for sometime but never commented until now. I personally recommend you staying in the two bedroom apartment. The reasons being: 1) Doing a PhD is very stressful. On top of that you are also working on other parts of your business at the same time. It’s worthwhile to come back to a place that’s spacious and homely. In a studio, you would be confined to a limited space and it would make you turn away from “home” to spend time in the library/outside in general 2) Cost is a big factor to you as you mentioned in the video. But you work very hard to put yourself in the financial position to be able to afford the apartment in the first place. Your career and earning potential will only increase as you progress through life, so it could be worth spending more now to have a nice place to live especially if you’re financially capable of doing so. 3) it’s also only for one more year so you should enjoy yourself in California with a homely place before moving back to the UK.