Survive the Hardships of College Life with These 10 Vloggers

By Meghen Jones

With so many responsibilities, commitments, and obligations that come along with attending a university, student life can sometimes get the best of you. Whether you have started pursuing your college degree or are still waiting on acceptance letters, you’ll come to understand how difficult it can be to maintain a sense of stability when your life is overrun by sleepless nights, hard-to-please professors, and the pressure to build your resume through internships and on-campus involvement. Sounds like major overload, right?

When you find yourself in this state of mind, a little guidance and inspiration can do wonders. Remember when we discussed our favorite TED Talks of all time? Well, the same could be said of your favorite vloggers. Vlogging has risen with the popularity of YouTube, and now, thanks to live streaming, we can gain even more insight into someone’s day-to-day life. Since human beings are social creatures, we find this phenomenon fascinating.

With the video influence sector currently estimated at 1.3 billion dollars, it’s become a no-brainer why everyone wants to build their own brand using vlogging. Beyond the gamer, pop culture, and fashion vloggers, another niche has developed. With content ranging from overcoming finals week to pledging a Greek organization, these vloggers bring their relatable college experiences to YouTube, basically becoming the online encyclopedia for university life. With your best interests and mental sanity in mind, uCribs has selected our 10 favorite vloggers who will help you better survive college life.

Amanda Magana | University of California, Los Angeles

Are you an international student struggling with being far from home? Like you, Amanda Magana came to the United States to pursue her college studies, so she could fulfill her dream of working in the medical field. When you are feeling discouraged, her channel offers everything from advice on being an international student studying abroad to finding a comfortable school-life balance. As your homesickness runs its course, Amanda’s vlogs will prove to be the cure that motivates you to keep moving forward. With 26,000+ YouTube subscribers and counting, Amanda’s viewers seem to agree!

Annemarie Allen | University of Southern California

College can be a handful, and sometimes, all we need is someone who relates to our struggles and makes us feel understood. Annemarie Allen, a business administration major at the University of Southern California, is that person. With nearly 140,000 subscribers, she has made it her objective to help others through her YouTube channel. While Annemarie creates content that discusses education-related topics, she tends to focus on beauty advice, DIYs, and fashion tips—you know, those interests you had before school consumed your life. With these subjects, Annemarie reminds us that there is more to life, other than school, and her videos may be just what you need to get yourself through the hump as you near finals.

Kayla Pimentel | University of California, Berkley

Throughout college, there will be moments where everything seems impossible: meeting deadlines, participating in extracurricular activities, and fulfilling volunteer requirements. But, according to Kayla Pimentel, “great things are going to happen today” – no matter the obstacle. Kayla’s vlogs center on all things student life, from academics and student housing tips to internships. She even provides insight into personal matters such as long-distance relationships. Like her optimistic tagline, Kayla’s bubbly personality will restore your faith in humanity after a rough day on campus. How can her nearly 18,000 subscribers be wrong?

Kaynen Brown | Nevada State College

Nursing students around the world can all agree on one thing: their programs aren’t easy. From hard-to-digest lectures to demanding clinical hours, nursing is undoubtedly one of the toughest educational paths you can pursue. When you feel like throwing in the towel, Kaynen Brown, a nursing graduate of Nevada State College, inspires with informative vlogs on beginning your program, taking your National Council Licensure Examination, and pursuing various career opportunities. His 11,000 subscribers prove that his videos may be just what you need to take another “shot” at the medical career you have dreamed of for years.

Keaton Milburn | Arizona State University

Like Annmarie Allen, Keaton Milburn focuses on the lifestyle aspects of college life. With her charming charisma and spot-on advice, she is an absolute stand-out amongst college bloggers. Her content spans over two channels—Keaton Milburn and lifewithkeaton—that document her college experience, as she connects with students across the world. Plus, she’s not afraid to explore more off-kilter topics with her nearly half-million followers, like her morning and nightly routines or moving on from fake friends. Her down-to-earth attitude makes her feel like a real-life friend—and who doesn’t need a friend to rely upon when the going gets tough?

Kris Hui | San Jose State University

A junior at San Jose State University, Kris Hui has earned her YouTube popularity with vlogs that combine lifestyle, travel, and personal interests with typical college topics. Kris’ easy-going personality coupled with her undeniable intelligence makes her a binge-worthy vlogger. She is an idol for any extrovert hoping to successfully balance their social life and required academics. One click, and you’ll soon discover why her 114,000+ subscribers absolutely adore her, earning her a combined title of a lifestyle blogger, fitness guru, and motivational coach in their eyes.

Margot Lee | Syracuse University

You may just fall in love with Margot Lee, an advertising major at Syracuse University, immediately after stumbling upon her YouTube channel. Although her channel began by documenting her life in high school, Margot soon transitioned to college life, studying abroad in Europe, visiting London, Paris, Amsterdam, and more. Aside from documenting her newest journey, Margot provides insight into collegiate life with the occasional Q&A video that aims to answer the probing questions of her 386,000+ subscribers. With new videos posted on Tuesdays and Fridays, Margot Lee’s vlog is “it” when it comes to college life, health, and fashion.

Nicolas Chae | Princeton University

Are you a left-brained major with a passion for the arts? It’s a little more common than you think—just ask Nicolas Chae, an 18-year old student of Princeton University with 53,000+ YouTube subscribers. As an economics major with a knack for visual arts, Nicolas wanted to inspire other creators to hone their craft through the documentation of his own college experience. He creates vlogs that review camera equipment, explore photography techniques, and divulge college advice with a cinematic twist. Through seamless transitions, aerial footage, and eye-catching angles, Nicolas uses film techniques to make his own movies that focus on his life in college.

Scarlett Rose Turner | Chapman University

Now, in her senior year of college, Scarlett Rose Turner’s informational, aesthetically stunning vlogs document her journey as a film studies major. From studying abroad in London to sorority life back in the States, Scarlett keeps it 100 percent transparent with her 57,000+ subscribers, where she reveals her personal experiences throughout her four-year college journey. Since she is a film major, her vlogs—like Nicolas Chae’s— are extraordinary works of art on their own accord. They might even inspire you to reconsider your major!

Simon Clark | University of Exeter

For those considering furthering their education after college, graduate school applications will sneak up on you quicker than you realize. Committing to a post-graduate program will be one of the biggest decisions you ever make, so it might be good to gain some insight into the subject from someone who’s already been there. Simon Clark, who has recently obtained his Ph.D. in philosophy and climate physics from the University of Exeter, offers crash course vlogs to help get you through your doctoral program. Even if you aren’t necessarily opting for graduate school, his content serves as a great platform for undergraduate students whose studies are science-based.

Although there are a great number of challenges that come along with being a student, there’s no obstacle in college that you cannot overcome. I mean, look at all the notable figures in our society that secured their education and went on to become remarkable people! If you understand the importance of pursuing an education—no matter what hardship might pop up in the process—these 10 vloggers will provide you with the motivation, inspiration, and encouragement you need to continue the fight for your degree.

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