Ruby Year 1

Summary

In this video, Ruby, a 19-year-old nursing student, shares her transformative journey as she navigates university life. She discusses her supportive family dynamics, challenging experiences in a strict Catholic school, and newfound independence. Ruby embraces a more outgoing persona with her housemates, Freddie and Finn, while exploring social activities, including substance use and sexual experiences. Working part-time at a nursing home enriches her understanding of patient care and companionship. Overall, Ruby expresses excitement about her future, showcasing her growth and the adventures that lie ahead in her nursing career.

Takeaways

• 😀 Ruby is a 19-year-old nursing student in her first year of university.
• 😀 She has always wanted to pursue a career in nursing, despite her family's expectations.
• 😀 Ruby's high school experience was challenging, marked by strict rules and bullying due to her skin issues.
• 😀 She felt socially isolated in school and struggled with self-esteem, possibly experiencing depression.
• 😀 University has provided Ruby with an opportunity to reinvent herself and become more outgoing.
• 😀 Ruby enjoys her new friends, Freddie and Finn, who encourage her to try new experiences.
• 😀 She has started experimenting with drugs, including MDMA and ketamine, which she hadn't encountered before.
• 😀 Ruby is no longer a virgin and has had encounters with three people, using emergency contraception after her first experience.
• 😀 She keeps her sexual activity and contraceptive use a secret from her strict parents.
• 😀 Ruby works part-time at a nursing home, enjoying the social interactions and gaining valuable experience for her future nursing career.

Q & A

What is Ruby studying at university?

Ruby is studying adult nursing.

How does Ruby feel about her family’s expectations regarding her future?

Ruby feels that her family assumes she would stay home in Norfolk, which contrasts with her desire for independence.

What was Ruby's experience like in her previous school?

Ruby attended a strict Catholic girls' school where she faced bullying and struggled with self-esteem due to her skin condition.

How does Ruby describe her relationships with her housemates?

Ruby describes her housemates, Freddie and Finn, as great and fun, indicating a positive and friendly relationship.

What new experiences has Ruby had since starting university?

Since starting university, Ruby has tried new things such as drinking alcohol, experimenting with drugs, and having sexual experiences.

What concerns does Ruby have regarding her sexual health?

Ruby was concerned after a sexual encounter where she believes a condom wasn't used, leading her to seek emergency contraception and start taking the pill.

Why does Ruby choose not to share her lifestyle with her parents?

Ruby fears her strict parents' reaction and feels they would disapprove of her choices and newfound independence.

What part-time job does Ruby hold, and what does she enjoy about it?

Ruby works part-time at a nursing home as a healthcare assistant, enjoying the social interaction and the opportunity to help others.

How does Ruby perceive her mental health compared to her past?

Ruby reflects that she might have been a bit depressed in school, but now she feels happier and more outgoing in her university environment.

What hopes does Ruby have for her university experience?

Ruby hopes that her university experience will be great and fulfilling, allowing her to grow and explore her identity.