honestly thinking about dropping out. should you?
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- soo this is where I’m at. I filmed this when I woke up to Cornell’s announcement about our school reopening this fall 2020 and I needed to let it out. thinking about dropping out of college… wbu?
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If you see this, comment how you're feeling in your situation and how are you're coping with everything that’s been happening! I'm praying for you.
hey guys!! I didn't expect for this video to get emotional but I just wanted to be honest about the struggles and existential life crises I face almost everyday since quarantine started (it's been over 130 days since I went out). also reading your comments already are so so sweet and kind and I'm just constantly overwhelmed by your love... I want to cry again. thank you, seriously. I really don't want you all to worry about me though!!! I promise I'm feeling better and I was just processing very raw emotions in this video. I've had more time to breathe, rest, pray, and think. more than anything, I hope you take this time to spend time with your loved ones, check in with your friends, and help your community if you can. sending you so much love and hope you have a restful weekend.❤️let's all stay strong together.
update: I want to leave you with this podcast I've been listening to every single day which has given me so much hope. It's called the Daily Hope podcast (lol) and this specific episode is SO GOOD. It's about how to take care of your emotional health + 10 practical tips to do so, and I highly recommend you check it out. be kind to yourself and continue to show grace to yourself and others. we need each other, and I am so grateful that we *have* each other.💛
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I'm so sorry Katie. I wish you the best of luck in whatever you try to pursue! Your fellow Cornellian is proud of everything that you've done both on UA-cam and in your other pursuits ❤
Miss you + here for you, Katie! I teared up a little watching this, but ik that if there’s anyone that can get to the other side of this making a difference + inspiring the rest of us, it’s you ❤️💫
I'm so sorry you're going through this Katie :( I hope you will be okay and make the best decision for yourself 💚 I hope you and your family are safe too, lots of love and prayers!
Tq we love you too stay safe
Katie Tracy my advice is that you should finish something that you started. I’m actually not studying this semester because my family is not working but It cost me a lot of effort to enter the university that I have to finish. This is just an advice. ❣️ Hopefully it helps for your decision.
I dropped out and now making 80k a year. Should you.. That depends on where you are in life. Good luck!
The question is how did you make money?🤔
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@@christiansnaturestudio6599 do you even know what assets is? Lol you're uneducated you probably know a lot of things in school but don't know a single thing in the real world... Sad
I'm honestly thinking about it. Especially the schools here in Nigeria are rubbish.
1. Do you have advisors, counselors, or professors at Cornell you can talk to? Do so. And make the conversations ongoing.
2. I think Cornell needs you and you need Cornell. Cornell wants to be associated with the successes you are apt to achieve. You want the Cornell name and experiences to enhance your ability to achieve those successes. However, Cornell would be fine without you and you would be fine without Cornell. If you and Cornell can continue to work towards your degree, I think you should do that.
3. You know so well that life is uncertain. Man plans, God laughs. Keep your faith. Stay grateful. Continue to desire to help others and be of service to others. I think Cornell can help you reach those goals. And you can reach those goals without Cornell too.
4. Keep posting your videos! Smile, laugh, cry! That’s all real stuff. Keep your videos real. That’s why they are great!
Wow, this was written so clearly and beautifully. Thank you for speaking this truthfully and encouragingly. I will definitely remember your wisdom and I really appreciate your kind words.
You are literately the only youtuber that has been talking about this. I am an incoming freshman and my college is online and I am devastated. Covid has ruined my highschool graduation/senior year and now my college experience too. I lost my job and I feel like I'm struggling to even just be happy now...
I’m so sorry you have to go through this
:( I’m a junior / rising senior, but just know that there are SO many people going through your same situation and you’re not alone . Everything happens for a reason and you’ll be okay
sending you so much strength! I hope things have gotten better for you since you posted this comment. please take care!
I know what you’re feeling, id say don’t go to college to just have fun and go to parties, as hard as that is to say no, trust me Ik I had to make that decision, but it’s so not worth the pointless work especially for your associates just to party and socialize. Your young and that’s all you wanna do, I get it it, but please listen. In 21 now and dropped after first year, life is so much better
Stay in, please, you will regret dropping out and its better to get it over with now, you worked way to hard and got a 45 in IB. Will still support you no matter what you choose, but don't drop out Katie! :)
aww you're right. I will definitely consider this more and I really appreciate your encouragement.💛
She doesn't have to drop out. She can take a gap year. If she's overly stressed, this decision is not doing her any good. People should understand that mental health is also a priority.
I think Zoom learning is inferior to in-person learning - the question is whether or not to trust Cornell’s safety precautions . Also remember the professors and support staff (i.e. cafeteria workers and janitors) are more vulnerable to covid complications than the students. A recent survey of Cornell professors showed 1/3 were enthusiastic to return teaching, 1/3 did not want to return yet and the other 1/3 were in the middle - this is a tough time for everybody. Also from November thanksgiving to the beginning of February is a big gap in time! Would you return home, apply for an internship or work on a side project or your thesis? Knowing you, probably some combination of these activities!
It’s not that easy at the same time health should come first
Also you have to trust other students to follow social distancing guidelines - I’m not sure 100% of fraternities and off-campus students will be compliant
If you can afford to - financially, emotionally, intellectually - take a year off, go ahead. You can do so much during a gap year. At the end of the day the decision is contingent on how you look at it.
Stay strong. We are with you💕 Everything will be fine eventually, so don’t worry about choosing the best option.
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Hey Katie! I just wanted to say that IF for some reason you do decide to take a break from college and continue another time, then it's not all that bad to begin with! Trust me, I understand a bit about how you feel about the "Graduate on time" situation. I was really determined to graduate no more than 4 years in a row and stay in the average age limit that everyone else goes to school at. I started college for the first time in 2012 when I was 19 and studied for a year and a half before I made the decision to take a break (due to financial issues). I took a two-year break to work, then I went into the military for four years so I could get the Post 9/11 GI Bill to pay for school. Now I'm 27 years old about to start my 3rd semester at Cornell University! Please don't let the time or age factor impact your decision on whether to continue your education, if you really want something hard enough then I know you'll do what it takes to get your degree! I wish you all the luck on your journey through this difficult situation. YOU GOT THIS!!!
@Benjamin Park Hi Benjamin, I was an 0311 in the Marine Corps. And nope, I have no regrets about joining late. Things worked out just nicely in the end so I don't think I would've changed the way I did anything.
This!!
there’s no reason we have to graduate in four years! you’re so smart and talented, katie! what ever you decide to do this year, it will be the right choice 💚
I’m really sorry for all the struggles you have to face as an international student. I think Cornell does allow for a leave of absence! I looked into it two semesters ago and was considering it for my mental health. But again situations may be different now
I don’t think I have ever met someone else who is so dedicated to helping others and being selfless despite struggling so much themselves. You give me inspiration to be a better person and please watch for your own health first and foremost before you do anything else!
As Oprah says, “helping others is the way we help ourselves.”
aww :( thank you so much for your kind words and advice jason. I will definitely keep this in mind and I really hope you're taking care too!
@@santiagolugo3186 🙏🏼🙏🏼yes!!! hope you've been doing well!
Honestly Cornell doesn't NEED the money. They make lots... and lots... of money💲They WANT the money. Excessive amounts of it. Trust me they will survive, they just won't be raking in as much money as they. used to.
As an incoming college freshman, I am also dealing with the struggle of taking a gap year/deferring my admission. I have cried so many nights over this decision as I feel that my southern university is putting more value on my out-of-state tuition than my life. My university already threatened that any students who do not enroll in person for the fall will lose their scholarships and spot in the Honors Program. I can't imagine your struggle as an international student, but this video made me feel like I'm not the only one struggling with this decision.
what uni?
Damn i am still in highschool and my finals got cancelled and it literally is all exam based and i was sooo confused on when to apply to uni cuz the exams got cancelled in may 😡😡
I feel your pain so much I cried many times deciding what I’d do in the fall I didn’t have an ultimatum but after talking to admissions councilors I decided to become a transfer student and go to a college in my area for the 1st semester and go to the school during the spring semester if things get better. It hurt so much cuz I worked so hard to get in & paid the admission fee. I know I’m not in ur situation but I really hope u can find a solution that is the best for you!
you're definitely not alone. I hope you've gotten more clarity since you commented this!
Hey Katie, as a graduate i’d like to say the degree (especially one from an elite university) is really important. As far as I see a degree may not just represent the lectures and credits you got, but also the capability to cope with the stress, pressure, the uncertainties just as now. So please don’t drop out because of your impulse, though I do agree what you said about higher education. if you’re planning to take a gap year to help other people full time, please count me in! I would love to help and give my five cents back to the community❤️
Take the gap year if you can and come back, school will always be there and gain some life experience. If "Cornell" is not important on your diploma then this is the best option. I took three years off and went back to get my CPA, don't give yourself a timeline. Explode your UA-cam channel and then go back to school when you want to. Take the stigma away from young kids.
Life is filled with many roads that you can take. Some lead us to the road of success, while others have dead ends... Reflect on the paths you taken. Recall the hills you had to climb. Dream about the roads you can take. This can help you find an answer.
You are indeed an inspiration to others. Stay strong and positive. There are situations that are out of our hand but we need to have our stand. Everything will be fine not that soon but eventually.Fighting!
I’m doing my A-levels right now and u definitely help students like me...one thing tho that stood out to me is u saying ur done with people saying “get it over with” YES!! ME! i also want the experience itself...anyways i love you, keep going, and please put ur own good first...it’s not selfish...also i fully encourage u to keep strengthening your relationship with God
Hi katie :) i’m a highschooler from turkey. I relate with how overwhelmed you feel sometimes. Being from a well off family in turkish standards, i feel guilty when i know that some other people in my country don’t have opportunities close to that i have. I try to justify my lifestyle and education by thinking about the beneficial things that i might do in the future, but that responsibility can be overwhelming (considering i havent done much). But i think the important thing is to just do my best, and to not forget to take care of myself. There is a lot of injustice and pain in the world, but ourselves trying to feel that pain always isn’t helpful for anyone, i think instead it should be a motivation to keep going. Love your videos
I would to take a gap year if I could. But then there’s my mom.... and so I can’t. I only had one full semester of in person college. Spring semester just went online in March, and it sucks honeslty. I want to have college in person, I really wanted to experience college. but it seems like half of my college career will just be online because of COVID19. What a time to be in college right now....🤦🏻♀️
Heeeey! Please stay strong 🥺 i love you always ✊🏽
I almost had the same mental breakdown like yours, it was immensely stressful. I supposed to graduate at the age of 22. Unfortunately, the uni that I plan to transfer to doesn’t accept transferees. The only option I had was to accept the idea of repeating my freshmen year again. I have talked to one of my good friends, he made me realize that education shouldn’t feel like a race that we are trying to finish earlier.
At the end of the day, you will eventually find the answers that you are looking for Katie! Whatever decision you will make I wish you to stay strong!! Love you!
Thank you so much, Katie for reminding me that it’s not about me and now more than ever is a time to be looking out for people with less than me. I really appreciate your vulnerability and openness.
Eliminate the noise and take emotions out of your decision making process. I pray for peace of mind so that you may choose the best option for your college career! ❤
PS. I've had a year of internship planned out (and even started) but had to let go because of Covid. Had a 2wk process of decision fatigue 2 months ago. Grateful that I'm in the process of moving forward now. You'll get there!
I’ve been watching u since the end of junior year, and you’re honestly the one that convinced me to go to Cornell. You’ve been an inspiration, and you’ve helped me understand how much more I could be doing to help my community, and I’m sure others feel the same way after watching. Stay strong 💛
hey girly!! i'm completely understand how you feel and it sucks that you have to feel unsafe when you come to the US :( and i agree that the college system is SO messed up but do what you want! don't feel pressured by others. you don't need to follow the same path everyone else follows bc i can tell ur such a strong and self-motivated person so you can do whatever you want and it will work out!
Stay strong katie:)
The frustration is rational and completely undeniable.
As a prospective student I am frustrated too as what I was preparing for for months is all in vain now and Its freaking me out but we can't just let it take control of us. :/
I want to like this 1000 times. IM IN THE SAME EXACT SITUATION!!! I've been crying these past few days trying to make up my mind I have no idea what to do.
grace!! I really hope you've found more clarity and strength since you commented this. thank you for your encouragement ❤️
USC just announced essentially all online classes and recommended no one come back to campus so i feel you man😓i honestly think a leave of absence is the move for most people if they let you
I'm not an international student. I'm just an incoming senior in high school. I just want to say that you've inspired me a lot. We're all going through a tough time and feeling overwhelmed. I'm glad you made this video to reach out to people like me who are in the verge of breaking down because of anxiety. Thank you for using your voice to encourage people to take a period of respite. 💜
Being a student myself i can understand the train of thought your mind is going through, and it's a lot to take in considering how difficult it is to solve problems remotely but everything will work out for you in the end (inshaAllah). You have a really beautiful heart and a really strong mind! whatever decision you make will open new doors of possibilities for you!!! It's okay to feel lost just remember you and anyone struggling with situations like these will get through it! lots of love for you!
aw i totally feel you -- everything is so uncertain during this time. But things will get better!! Giving you a huge virtual hug
Stay strong Katie. This pandemic has really messed up many many lives. Was looking forward to attending college abroad but the pandemic took away job opportunities that were supposed to help my dad pay for tuition.
But its not the worst thing.
This is why I'm grateful for my university in Utah. They are having a lot of people on-campus this fall, but students who have special considerations can take classes remotely if they would like to. I'm a nursing major, so there's no online alternative for my simulation labs and my clinical rotations. I'm doing those two things in-person because I have no choice, but am opting to do my lectures online. I live in NJ which is clear across the country from my school, so I too was very worried about my school's plans for fall. I can live with only having to do some stuff in-person, but I also understand that this whole situation is amplified in difficulty for international students, because of visas, sheer distance from school, and the logistics of moving your things/border closures/booking flights to get there. Overall, I feel very lucky in my situation, but I pray that for you and all other international students, you're able to get through this and work out a plan that's best for you!
Everything will work out in the end beautiful, God is with you ❤️
It doesn't matter if it will take you a long time or a different path before graduating, the true essence of college is the process you've been to and surviving it even in an extra difficult time. Praying for your decision Katie! Having an empathy to others made you akready a successful woman.
Love u Katie
I’ve been feeling really crappy too and u were RIGHT when you said this video would help bec it made me feel less alone
I’m so sorry for all the difficulties you face as an international student-I know things must be stressful during this time! know that whatever decision you decide to make, we are here supporting you ❤️
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and feelings with us! I can relate to a lot of what you’re feeling right now as well as many others. I definitely feel that pressure and standard of having to be “on track” in college and making sure I finish and graduate once i turn 22. I also don’t know if doing college classes completely online will be “worth it” with all the money having to be paid to not even get the full experience. Hearing You talk about perspective also makes me think in a different way about this whole situation so thank you for shedding light on that. I am feeling the same way you are right now and have been feeling sad, disappointed, upset. We just have to take things day by day. Sending the love Katie! 💗
hi Katie! i'm currently a last semester senior in undergrad right now. i'm totally with you when you asked the question "why does college have to be 4 years?" i took a total of 6 years to graduate, while taking a year off during a leave of absence. i'm also a transfer student, so all of my credits didn't transfer leaving me back another year. i'm going to be graduating in the fall and i don't regret taking time off, transferring, or any of it! i highly encourage you to take a leave of absence if you can still maintain your visa status and if you end up deciding to transfer, that's okay too! forget all of the noise about a traditional college experience or having to finish in a certain time, its up to you how you pace yourself and your own choices! i'm personally going to weather through whatever this fall semester is going to look like because i only have 4 more classes to take and im graduated! i'm hoping i will be able to do it online though because i would like to prioritize mine, my familys, and others safety. i'm wishing you peace and clarity and i know you will be so relieved when you finally make a decision!
I believe in you Katie! You've worked so hard to get into Cornell and you've just got 2 more years. With the current situation if you take a leave of absence there may be circumstances in the future in which you may not be able to return to Cornell, so that delays getting your degree. And I know that virtual instruction is not the same as the traditional classroom approach. Stay calm, try to think the best for your future, we're all there with you and will support your decision no matter what it is!! Do keep us updated on your future plans!! :)
Omg! I hear this thoughts and things from my classmates and friends as well. This video is so informative and is suppperrr well-explained. Gosh, which ever you pick Katie, I believe in you.
I relate to this!!! I totally get that online classes from home can feel like its not worth it especially since I took the extra step of studying abroad for the experience as well. As an international student myself, I'm really concerned about that but hopefully the UK is having a better trajectory for their covid cases. Hoping you and your family will stay safe! Love from Malaysia ❣️
Katie,
Thank you so much for sharing this. I have honestly been feeling so alone and disappointed as well with the whole college situation, yet have not been able to put into words all my feelings. Listening to you was such a relief and it gives me so much hope seeing such kind, genuine, and selfless people in the world. I want to thank you for sharing this video and all your other recent videos, they have helped me SO much along with so many others. So from the bottom of my heart, thank you.
I hope you’re okay, I want to tell you its okay to feel emotional at these strange times. I’m experiencing something similar as well. I’m an IB student going to Y2 now. I was accepted to a very good school starting IB, I moved abroad alone and lived in a boarding house, made many great friends and I was looking forward to graduating high school there. Due to the pandemic I had to go back to my homecountry, but I was still paying for masssssive fees just for online classes. Eventually I decided I’d just move to back to the IB school in my home-country. I wanted to repeat a year but its not possible for me. Its heartbreaking, I thought this year in particular would be the best for me since I was accepted in a good school. We just have to accept the current situation we’re in right now and learn to be strong ! Also, thank you for being so kind and helping us IB students at these times. But please remember to be kind to yourself too!
you've worked so hard for so long... please don't give up, you got this!!
so sorry to hear this katie!! i hope you figure something out and whatever you do we’ll be there to support you!
you are one of the strongest, most hardworking and most determined people i know!!! and i know that whatever life throws at you, you will find a way to grow from it and THRIVE from it!! i’m sending you lots of love and lots of prayers!!!! YOU GOT THIS GIRL! 💙 stay strong!!
Hey! I also grew up/live in asia and recently graduated college in Boston last year. Now I’m taking a gap year to study for grad school and just rest from the chaos of a 4 years in the us and away from home mess I dealt with lol. I currently have a brother who is still in college who is also stuck in this COVID mess... honestly, if you only had a semester or a quarter left, I’d say take your classes online, but if not DEFINITELY take a gap year. I know so many ppl who took gap years while they were in college and all of them have said it was the best choice. I think it’ll give you a really good opportunity to reevaluate your life, reconnect with home, and appreciate the two cultures you are a part of. If you really love/want your academics and degree, you’ll go back and get it in the near or far future.
I'll never drop out of college if my school reopens or not. We'll always be here for you, Katie!! ❤
This is so relatable!! Trust me, Katie, you are not alone. I'm a rising first-year international student at Penn and the university announced last week that they would be having a hybrid fall semester. These times are so overwhelming for me but I trust that God's plan is always the best plan and I pray that he helps me make good decisions as I begin my college life. Sending you virtual hugs and prayers!!
Katie you got this brooo! You’re so inspiring and incredibly awesome! 😤❤️ WE’RE HERE FOR YOU
I totally agree with you and feel like half of learning from college is outside of the classroom and you just don't get those opportunities from home...I know you'll make the right decision just stick with what you think is right
Same mental breakdown almost killed me and Ched's Idea is so crazy in bringing students back to school in this pandemic.
katie thank you for your word of wisdom! i'm getting so caught up with college admissions as im applying this fall and ik this years admission process will be so bs. the fact that you are able to see the bigger picture and see real families hurting is so real and speaks as a testament of your character! love you god bless
You are so nice and globally aware!! Use you’re platform and voice for what you believe in :)
It's okay to cry and let out some steam. Everyone is trying their best during these times. It's hard to find hope when everything feels so hopeless. I questioned literally everything during this pandemic, I don't even want to go to college anymore since the tuition is overly-priced in the US. But things are going to be okay.
Hey Katie! I’m praying for you. I, in a way, understand how you feel and really, the only thing that brings me comfort is to find rest in God. I felt a lot of complex emotions because of taking IB year 1 in this situation, but what brought me so much peace is Psalm 94:18-19 which says, “YOUR mercy, o LORD, will hold me up. In the multitude of my anxieties within me, YOUR comforts delight my soul.” I’m praying for you always! God bless you, Katie!
God bless you for being supportive
God bless!
you literally have expressed all of my feelings about this so eloquently! i dont think people realize how this impacts international students and the impossible position we’re in! also would love to hear your thoughts about ICE’s newest regulations regarding f1 visas
I can honestly understand everything that your saying. Mainly because I am a junior in college and I totally do not agree with colleges decision. But things will get better, taking a year off should be your decision not anybody’s decision, so please take a break and think about things.
I’m so sorry you are going through this Katie. I’m feeling the same way as well. Please reconsider dropping out. I know you have worked hard to get where you are now. You can do it!💛
Katie!! I understand this situation so much. It takes 2 flights and a couple of trains to get to uni. The three options you outlined are my exact situations and because of covid almost any country can experience a second wave of the virus so the first option is not great. Our tuition isn’t just for academics but for the college experience as well so the second option seems so wasteful. Dropping out is an option I’m considering as well but with covid I’m afraid I won’t do as much as I can the only difference is taking a leave of absence at my uni still guarantees the student continuing the next year. I’m in another country rn and their borders are closed so I can’t fly home to the Philippines. Packing up my life 6 months after doing the same thing was the most stressful experience of my life. Hang in there!!! A lot of us are. ❤️💕
stay strong! although I don’t believe in Christianity (i’m Buddhist), your faith in your religion and humanity is so so so inspiring. I know the world is going through so much right now, but it’s people like you who keep us going and help to make a difference. no matter what decision you make for university, i hope that you remain positive and continue to strive for greatness 🥰
Hi Katie I’m an incoming Cornell freshman and I’d just like to say hang in there! You’ll get through this, just make the best decision for yourself. Your struggles are valid, and I’m so sorry that Cornell doesn’t have more options for international students.
Thank you for sharing your feelings and your struggles, and thank you for making this video
Sending love 🤗 ❤️
That´s a great video! Most students are struggling with this amount of uncertainty right now, you´re not alone! Right now we actually have the ability to strenghten our adaptation skills and become better at thinking out of the box.
I think the idea of taking a Gap Year and then hopefully go back to your college is a good idea, if it wouldn´t be possible to go back to your college consider taking the Credit Points you earned and apply to another university which is close to your home. Then you can continue where you stopped at march :)
Good luck, stay humble & hang in there!
I struggled throughout my time at Cornell, but I promise you it’s worth it in the end. Stay strong, Katie. You’ve made too many friends and impacted too many lives to stop now. ❤️
You should take the third option and take a leave of absence. I trust you'll be able to meander around this weird time and find some way to take full advantage of the opportunity around you. And while it seems scary you always have the opportunity to continue your education whether it be at Cornell or some other university, should you transfer. I totally agree with what you said about learning, learning will most likely be remote and I don't see the point of attending school and paying in-state tuition while classes will be remote. This situation sucks for sure for everyone
I understand where you are coming from especially with the gap year option. Taking a gap year is an option that looks easy, fun and good but in reality is a super tough decision even under normal circumstances, with all that's going on this year. The decision is made even tougher. Stay strong Katie, and for everyone else watching the video, stay strong too. This year has been chaos after chaos. No matter what we do, the most we can do is try our best.
Don't worry Katie! I'll pray for you! Please don't stress yourself too much!
Hi Katie! Whenever I am in a bad situation I always cling on the bible verse from Deuteronomy 3:16 “Be Strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”
God always have big plans for you and even if you drop out of Cornell and they did not accept you again, it is part of God’s plans for you. God might have better things for you and always keep your faith.
To be able to made this decision about dropping out, I would recommend you to pray for God’s guidance and listen to your instincts so that the decision that you made will be in line with God’s vision and will be best for you going forward.
Katie, always remembers that God will help you and countless others in this tough times. “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” - Isaiah 41:10
Katie, keep up your good work and wish you all the best. Stay safe, stay healthy.
Ahhh I totally resonate with you Katie!!! My sister and I also go to the US for uni & took the IB. We also had to rush like you did when we were told to fly back. This whole pandemic and the other situations happening in the US is also affecting us too 🥺 It's so stressful and we just wanted to let u know that you're not alone! We feel you and we'll get through this together! Stay strong ❤️ Continue spreading more kindness!
Girl! I completely understand where you are coming from but I hope you are safe! Whatever you decide to, we will always support you and stay strong 💕
I cried right along with you Katie, just thinking about all the things that I've been pushing to the back of my mind about the PROBLEMS in our world. Thinking "it'll be fine". And the part where you said this is the time to HELP others who are powerless because WE ARE THE FURTHEST THING FROM POWERLESS, really resonated with me. Thank you for making this video. It informed me of SO MANY things I've been overlooking for someone who's looking to study in the States. It also forced me to directly approach topics I've been....refusing to acknowledge, especially as an Indian. So thank you Katie, for that.
I happened by your vlogs as I scoured the internet about Cornell. I am a Filipina-American mom of two teens in Upstate NY. Your post today has prompted me to respond. You are one awesome young lady!!! One who is deeply thoughtful, responsible, introspective, generous and woke! You are on the right path in your thoughts. I agree with you, why come back to Cornell when you won't have the full experience? You are young and time is on your side, why rush college? Cornell will be here when the time is right. And if it is not Cornell, by your maturity and ambition, I am sure you will land in the right place. I KNOW you will finish university...it's just a Filipino thing....I know!!! One other thing I have just learned during these strangest of times and would like to share is that this is not the time to hold on to the previous plans you have set for yourself. The only way everyone can succeed is to let go and truly re-think and evolve with today. You have to brainstorm and re-think the future and be fluid. Those who adapt to change will come out of this on a higher plane. I know you'll do great in life as you let Him continue to guide you. Go Katie!
Your videos are always so great and candid! Stay who you are
LOVE U KATIE🥺thank you for replying to my message🥺☹️❤️ I am also super lost and struggling💔We are all facing and fighting different battles But Let us PRAY AND TRUST IN HIM❤️that’s also what I got from you💗Lets all stay strong. Stay Safe!
I am planning on dropping out of my uni in second year. I was doing really fine and even got 1st on my first year but I was never really interested in computing.Then all the covid thing happened. Online class started and I started not catching up with my lectures. I submitted the assignments but failed on one of the modules. I know that even I get this degree, I’m not going to pursue my career in this field. I always wanted to open my business so that’s what i am planning to do in the future. I feel like I’m a disappointment to my mom from whom she expected a lot. But I really just can’t do this course.
if you are still taking undergrad courses you can take them for cheaper online at a community college. talk with your counselor and make sure that those units transfer. maybe do this over the summer when you have time and doesn't conflict w/ your schedule. it saves a lot of money!
Oh my god Katie. We are with you. I first came across your channel like a couple of weeks ago. You're one of the most genuine and beautiful youtubers that I watch. I've come to love your channel so much. I graduated this year from my undergrad degree and it has been so difficult to pave a way to employment or graduate school right now while the entire world is at a standstill. But I'm really grateful to have a roof over my head, food to eat, safe family and just the privilege to wake up everyday. I'm trying to focus my energy on what I have instead of what went wrong. Our education, internships, jobs and everything else can wait. Just take one day at a time. Spend time with your friends and family. Please be strong. Sending lots of love and support from India xx
Thank you for sharing! I know for me as an incoming freshman at Tufts and I feel like both my senior year of HS and my freshman year has been compromised and I’ve had to cut out so much of the typical college experience and I was left with the question: “How much of the college experience can be taken away from me before it’s not college anymore?” I wanted the typical experience not COVID tests twice a week. For me I just had to let the grief overwhelm me. I was depressed for a month or two as I coped with all I lost but then realized that I want the relationships and to be in college for myself. I needed the experience, the accountability, and the friendships that I wouldn’t get online. Instead of feeling sorry for myself I began to work with the guidelines and not feel trapped but get creative. Now I feel optimistic and that I can go onto campus and work with the deck God dealt me and be joyful that I have the opportunity to meet new people and have the chance to be on campus.
That’s something I’m still trying to work on
Katie you make a very solid point, and we're by your side. stay calm. thus breaks my heart asw.
Thank you for sharing this Katie. I love you and know we support you and am so proud of everything you stand for. It is truly inspiring to see you grow and flourish through the years. I actually was having the same thoughts of what my purpose was during quarantine because it seems like this idea of college and higher education ultimately just want to set you up for a basic corporate 9-5 job until you die. I feel like there is so much more to life, so thank you for emphasizing this in your video. Helping others and seeing them grow is a huge motivator.
I guess this pandemic I get to be more indecisive in what I would pursue or I should take a gap 'cause knowing the situation we are right now it has affected my family financially and emotionally. Almost everyday I get to overthink and anxious. Thank you for this video, it just enlightened me. We got this. We can get through this.
hugs to us!!!! was really thinking of enrolling this year because i am pressured to graduate on time and land to a job. as i watch this video i am somehow enlightened by what you said. thank you so much
Thank you for sharing how you feel, Katie!!! This video opened my eyes and I can feel your heart to help! Like you, I had sort of a "roadmap" of success and how I'd want my life to be, but that has to change because of the global crisis. Yes, it's important to think that it's not about us anymore, it's about God using us to be a blessing to those who are struggling to actually just stay alive and get through this pandemic.
Thank you and I'm praying for you too! You are such a blessing to this community. :)
I applied to grad school over seas in London, I'm from the US, and got in which was surprising, but I believe that good will come in the following months, I have no choice but to. There are going to be many tough decisions for us all but we'll make it through. Cornell is a prestigious school but its not the only school that will allow you to do great things. Your mind is wonderful and you seem like a good person so you will go far no matter what you choose.
I am starting IB soon and we are told to do this through online classes but I honestly can't imagine what you're going through right now! I hope you don't make any impulsive decision because this situation can change in the blink of an eye! Stay safe, happy and healthy!
katie, thank you so much for opening up to us and for being so honest / helping us feel less alone. especially as a Christian, it was so refreshing hearing how God’s working in your life :,) He has a timetable that surpasses all our understanding, so we just need to trust in his plan❤️ you’re amazing!!
Give light and love to us ❤️
We we all go through this. Let's all have peace in our souls 🙏
Stay healthy and safe to us 🙏
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Follow your heart and listen to your intuition!! Everything happens for a reason and you will definetely come out of this situation a better person!!
AHHHHHHHH ommggg i saw the title, and clicked immediately! oh no. dont worry katie, praying for you. thank you for opening up, its genuinely eye-opening. remember to give yourself a break, and time to process. sending you virtual hugs from azerbaijan :))
hang in there, katie! believe in yourself, you have us!!! i love u stay strong. also, you should rest 💜 - erica
Thank you for sharing your heart! I believe a 100% that online learning will never compare to classroom learning. Based on the experiences of the people I know, it’s such a waste of tuition fee because you just don’t get the same quality of education that you paid for. I do believe that taking a gap year would be best if you’re privileged enough not to get that pressure to find a job right away. Some people need to graduate right away so they can find a job and help provide for their family. For you, I think you don’t have that same pressure, except of course the negative connotation that comes with delaying your studies, and I totally understand that. But honestly, if you can set your mind past that, I’d really suggest you take a gap year and just spend the time taking internships or focusing on side hustles, joining local organizations that help the underprivileged, etc. I’m so sure that you, of all people, will find ways to stay productive and continue learning despite taking a gap year. So maybe just focus on your goal. Coming back to Cornell after a gap year might definitely be hard, but I’m sure they will adjust. They will find a way. For now, just focus on the present and see where your heart is taking you. Goodluck!
no matter what decisions you make, i will still support you. 💗💗
hi katie!! i just wanted to share my story with you real quickly, because i’m a transfer in the US right now. i also did IB in high school, worked really hard, and got into NYU with a bunch of scholarships. unfortunately, i ended up having to leave due to finances and mental health. i ended up transferring to cu boulder (which isn’t perfect, has a ton of problems too), but I switched into engineering and am now just a year from graduating. don’t think that transferring is giving up, your journey will branch and ultimately you will be thankful for your experiences. going to a university with clout isn’t everything, and at the end of the day you will make a beautiful life for yourself 🤍
Thank you for making this video. the points and feelings you have spoken about are what I've also been thinking about for months. I've been talking to people to gain perspective on whether I should go to US college, take a gap year, or choose another uni in another country too. There's one advise a mentor told me as I was talking through my options, feeling like I'm escaping the reality by choosing to go to another country. They said "Don't make the US the centre of your world." It really made me pause and think. Yes, I was making the US the centre of my world, and I guess its not the right mindset. Its okay to choose what is best for yourself, your mental health, your relationships. It's okay to choose your second or third option since college is not all about learning. its not a failure cause you choose to do it. (... as for now, I chose to go to uni in another country...Yes, people question my decision and feels pity about me not choosing US college...well...the voices will soon fade...)
My recommendation is to stop overthinking. Do what you really feel is right and everything will fall into place later. Have faith in that, and focus on doing your best.
Awww Katie❤
My prayers are with you love💓
There's no rush to finish college in four years, I'm even deferring college for a gap year. However, I know you're strong and smart enough to continue.
Grateful to be in the alohana regardless of what our next stop is !
i have experienced exactly the same thing! i'm an international student as well -- these past few months have been extremely stressful and overwhelming and confusing 😭sending well wishes your way katie :)
I began grad school in January when Covid began. The only reason I even went back to school was to network with people. Now it's all online and i wanna drop out.