The Bliss Bean Show

After a tumultuous first year of college (I almost dropped out after first semester) and a very long and much-needed break from YouTube, I'm back and ready to spill all of the tea on the good, the bad, and the ugly of my first year studying Digital Media & Communications at IE University. ⭑ TIMESTAMPS ⭑ * 0:00 I’m back! * 2:51 Where I study & my degree program * 5:45 Why I chose IE University * 13:28 Reviewing my 1st semester classes * 26:14 Reviewing my 2nd semester classes * 32:26 How to push through classes that feel pointless * 35:00 My classes so far this year * 35:41 My thoughts about IE University (do I regret studying here?) * 38:35 Lower academic expectations… * 42:13 American vs. European college culture * 45:07 Advice on making friends * 46:58 Dating advice… (I have none) * 47:08 My experience living in a residence * 49:07 Adjusting to life in Spain & missing American workaholic culture To find links to everything mentioned, and to sign up for weekly podcast shownotes in your inbox, click here [https://www.theblissbean.com/podcast]. If you'd like to contact me, you can find me @theblissbean on IG, and at hello@theblissbean.com. If you enjoyed the podcast, please consider leaving a review on iTunes [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bliss-bean-show/id1533921702] or a tip in the tip jar [https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-bliss-bean] (or both!). I really appreciate it ;) ⭑ FIND ME ELSEWHERE ⭑ Website | www.theblissbean.com [http://www.theblissbean.com] YouTube | The Bliss Bean [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnlA6utKwEkshWt_fJavl8Q] Instagram | @theblissbean [https://www.instagram.com/theblissbean/?hl=en] ⭑ MUSIC ⭑ Music from Epidemic Sound. Try a 30-day free trial of music for your content: http://share.epidemicsound.com/theblissbean [http://share.epidemicsound.com/theblissbean]

I’ve finally found a study system that works for me (more or less). Find out what note taking method I settled on (the eternal battle of paper vs. digital), how I’ve been implementing active recall techniques, and my (very) honest ratings of each of my classes. * how I’ve been taking notes (2:20) * how I’ve been managing my time (12:18) * how I’ve been studying (15:21) * college expectations vs reality (20:03) * my classes (27:23) To find links to everything we mentioned, and to sign up for weekly podcast shownotes in your inbox, click here [https://www.theblissbean.com/podcast]. If you’d like to contribute a comment, question, or suggestion, send me an email or audio file/voice note over at hello@theblissbean.com. ⭑ SUPPORT THE SHOW ⭑ * If you’ve found value in the podcast, please consider leaving a tip [https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-bliss-bean]! It helps me to continue producing episodes and sharing conversations with cool people, and I really appreciate it. https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-bliss-bean [https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-bliss-bean] * You can also help out by leaving a review on iTunes [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bliss-bean-show/id1533921702]! It means the world to me :) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bliss-bean-show/id1533921702 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bliss-bean-show/id1533921702] ⭑ CONNECT WITH ME ⭑ Website | www.theblissbean.com [http://www.theblissbean.com] YouTube | The Bliss Bean [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnlA6utKwEkshWt_fJavl8Q] Instagram | @theblissbean [https://www.instagram.com/theblissbean/?hl=en] ⭑ OTHER ⭑ Music from Epidemic Sound. Try a 30-day free trial of music for your content: http://share.epidemicsound.com/theblissbean [http://share.epidemicsound.com/theblissbean]

The “regular rules” of productivity don’t always apply to creative fields. How do you deal with creative burnout, for example? I had a chat with my friend Christina Mathis about art, creative direction, and organizing photoshoots on a budget. * how her creative processes / ideas start (3:40) * photography challenges & how to make something look expensive on a budget (6:50) * planning vs improvisation (8:03) * artistic & editing styles (14:57) * her dream creative direction project (21:13) * resources & how to network (22:28) * creative burnout (31:17) * Christina’s favorite tools & recommendations (42:52) To find links to everything we mentioned, and to sign up for weekly podcast shownotes in your inbox, click here [https://www.theblissbean.com/podcast]. If you’d like to contribute a comment, question, or suggestion, send me an email or audio file/voice note over at hello@theblissbean.com. ⭑ SUPPORT THE SHOW ⭑ * If you’ve found value in the podcast, please consider leaving a tip [https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-bliss-bean]! It helps me to continue producing episodes and sharing conversations with cool people, and I really appreciate it. https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-bliss-bean [https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-bliss-bean] * You can also help out by leaving a review on iTunes [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bliss-bean-show/id1533921702]! It means the world to me :) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bliss-bean-show/id1533921702 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bliss-bean-show/id1533921702] ⭑ CONNECT WITH ME ⭑ Website | www.theblissbean.com [http://www.theblissbean.com] YouTube | The Bliss Bean [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnlA6utKwEkshWt_fJavl8Q] Instagram | @theblissbean [https://www.instagram.com/theblissbean/?hl=en] ⭑ OTHER ⭑ Music from Epidemic Sound. Try a 30-day free trial of music for your content: http://share.epidemicsound.com/theblissbean [http://share.epidemicsound.com/theblissbean]

A few weeks into my new life studying at a Spanish University, I'm ready to spill some tea on the cultural differences, struggles of making friends, and why the heck I even decided to go to college if I already have my YouTube channel. Buckle up for a long episode where I answer all of your questions about college life and studying internationally! faq * is it difficult to study in another language? (1:40) * why I chose to study in Segovia (3:05) * did I ever consider college in Lithuania (where i was born)? (10:43) * am I paying for college myself? (12:56) ie university * my first impressions of IE (14:15) * how different is the teaching style from high school? (14:58) * what is my favorite subject this semester? (17:41) * do I think IE is traditional in terms of the educational system? (18:33) studying, majors & future plans * doubting my major & what do I “want “to be”? (20:09) * why did I go to college if I already have a brand and know a lot about media? (24:33) * what language classes do I want to take here? (28:08) * what “clubs” / internships am I getting involved in? (30:58) * do I plan on doing a study abroad program? (32:54) studying abroad * how early should you start sorting out paperwork to study abroad? (33:39) * what has it been like to study on an international campus? (35:19) * what lifestyle changes did I have to make while living in Spain? (37:11) life in university * what does a busy day look like for me? (39:30) * what has been better & worse than expected (dorm room, socializing,…)? (40:45) * how do I deal w/ living so far away from home? (43:13) * why did I choose to live on campus? (45:22) * how do I connect w/ my family & friends back home? (46:55) advice for high schoolers & college students * how did I manage the stress of applications (48:09) * my thoughts on prestigious colleges (49:11) * what would I have done differently in high school to prepare for college? (50:54) * what is my college prep advice for juniors? (53:02) * how do I stop procrastinating? (54:18) * how to use the time commute time “wisely” (55:17) To find links to everything we mentioned, and to sign up for weekly podcast shownotes in your inbox, click here [https://www.theblissbean.com/podcast]. If you’d like to contribute a comment, question, or suggestion, send me an email or audio file/voice note over at hello@theblissbean.com. ⭑ SUPPORT THE SHOW ⭑ * If you’ve found value in the podcast, please consider leaving a tip [https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-bliss-bean]! It helps me to continue producing episodes and sharing conversations with cool people, and I really appreciate it. https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-bliss-bean [https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-bliss-bean] * You can also help out by leaving a review on iTunes [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bliss-bean-show/id1533921702]! It means the world to me :) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bliss-bean-show/id1533921702 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bliss-bean-show/id1533921702] ⭑ CONNECT WITH ME ⭑ Website | www.theblissbean.com [http://www.theblissbean.com] YouTube | The Bliss Bean [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnlA6utKwEkshWt_fJavl8Q] Instagram | @theblissbean [https://www.instagram.com/theblissbean/?hl=en] ⭑ OTHER ⭑ Music from Epidemic Sound. Try a 30-day free trial of music for your content: http://share.epidemicsound.com/theblissbean [http://share.epidemicsound.com/theblissbean]

They say that the music of your teens stays with you for life. I traveled back in time to middle school to chart my "musical journey" from SoundCloud EDM music and Twenty One Pilots to BTS and Grimes. In this podcast I talked about: * Pre-order bonuses for the book (limited time!) (0:21) * The music of our adolescence (4:47) * Petit Biscuit & middle school EDM phase (5:51) * Soundcloud music discoveries & first concert (9:57) * My Twenty One Pilots phase (20:27) * Joining the BTS ARMY (28:38) * My #1 listened-to artist for 2021 (39:10) To find links to everything we mentioned, and to sign up for weekly podcast shownotes in your inbox, click here [https://www.theblissbean.com/podcast]. If you’d like to contribute a comment, question, or suggestion, send me an email or audio file/voice note over at hello@theblissbean.com. ⭑ SUPPORT THE SHOW ⭑ * If you’ve found value in the podcast, please consider leaving a tip [https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-bliss-bean]! It helps me to continue producing episodes and sharing conversations with cool people, and I really appreciate it. https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-bliss-bean [https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-bliss-bean] * You can also help out by leaving a review on iTunes [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bliss-bean-show/id1533921702]! It means the world to me :) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bliss-bean-show/id1533921702 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bliss-bean-show/id1533921702] ⭑ CONNECT WITH ME ⭑ Website | www.theblissbean.com [http://www.theblissbean.com] YouTube | The Bliss Bean [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnlA6utKwEkshWt_fJavl8Q] Instagram | @theblissbean [https://www.instagram.com/theblissbean/?hl=en] ⭑ OTHER ⭑ Music from Epidemic Sound. Try a 30-day free trial of music for your content: http://share.epidemicsound.com/theblissbean [http://share.epidemicsound.com/theblissbean]