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why I'm not at Cornell this fall
SURPRISE!!! 🥳
Did you fall for the title and clickbaity thumbnail? I'm sorry but this idea came to me in a moment of inspiration and I had to see it through. 🙂‍↕️
So yeah! I'm studying abroad this semester 🇩🇰💗 and wanted to vlog more as I am absolutely loving my time here and want to record what I can so when I'm older I can look back.
This wasn't originally in my four year plan so I was really lucky (and proactive 🤓) to have the time to explore a more independent, grown-up side of me before I graduate and become a corporate worker 🐝👩🏻‍💼.
Shoutout to DIS Copenhagen (disabroad.org/copenhagen/) for this amazing program and stay tune because there might be some content related to that 🔜. 😉
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CORNELL UNIVERSITY MOVE-IN VLOG 🛏 | FRESHMAN 2021
มุมมอง 24K3 ปีที่แล้ว
As of right now, I'm sitting in my first official college class! I've always dreamed of this moment even before I got accepted to a college. I remember devouring other people's move-in videos and living vicariously through them. I officially moved in August 21st, 2021. This video was delayed because I had a packed Orientation week and I was ✨experiencing college life✨. Thank you guys sooooo muc...
RISING SENIORS 🤩 | WHAT TO DO THE SUMMER BEFORE SENIOR YEAR!
มุมมอง 22K3 ปีที่แล้ว
I'm back from hiatus! Super sorry but I had AP exams and graduation that I HAD to attend 🤨 Here are THREE summer tips that I would give high school students in order to MAXIMIZE the summer of 2021! If you want me to dive deeper into any of these topics, lmk! Mentioned: 👩🏻‍💼 OpportuniTeens X First Gen Support Finding Opportunities Q&A Panel lu.ma/u8k4ibdy 🧭 More from OpportuniTeens instagram.com...
JUNIORS LISTEN UP! 👀 | WHAT TO DO MAY OF YOUR JUNIOR YEAR FOR COLLEGE APPLICATIONS (CLASS OF 2022)
มุมมอง 7K3 ปีที่แล้ว
Never thought this day would come for. Happy (late) commitment day!! 🥳 Around this time last year, my social media feed was flooded with commitment posts from the amazing Class of 2020. It was literally the day when I realized, "Oh sh!t, this isn't a joke anymore," and that I was closer to college than my freshman year in high school. I started freaking out and asking people for stats and resea...
HOW I GOT INTO MY DREAM SCHOOL, CORNELL ❤️🐻 | Cornell Stats Video (SAT, GPA, Activities etc.)
มุมมอง 45K3 ปีที่แล้ว
Helloooooo! As of posting, a total of 4 people asked for this video. 😎 In this video, I went over some parts of my Cornell Application. Let me guys know what other topics you want me to go over and I'll be happy to post a video about it! I enjoy filming these kinds of video because I LOVE giving people advice that I wish I could have given my younger self. Timestamps for each section are down b...
IVY DAY ROULETTE 🌿 | COLLEGE DECISION REACTION 2021 (Cornell, Harvard, Yale, Columbia, UPenn, Brown)
มุมมอง 147K3 ปีที่แล้ว
AHHHHHH! Finally, after months of crafting the perfect application and months of waiting, it's happening!! IVY DAY (April 6th) was a torturous day for sure. I barely ate and contemplated my life decisions that led up to that day. 🎉 Congrats to everyone in the Class of 2025! Covid took our senior year but the future is very bright. To everyone learning remote or hybrid, you're doing amazing! 🌽L ...

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  • @riyavarghese1292
    @riyavarghese1292 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    love following along these 4 years🥰🥰

  • @mussazeb4556
    @mussazeb4556 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Had me there for a second lol. Congrats, btw, wish you the best!

    • @cynthialei
      @cynthialei 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for your comment and good wishes! Have a good school year!

  • @cynvivic8835
    @cynvivic8835 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great Video !! Contraindication that you study aboard!

  • @Everest_Animations
    @Everest_Animations 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Class of 2025 :DD

  • @tsukishimanosehair7455
    @tsukishimanosehair7455 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Class of 2025🥹

  • @SimplyAubree930
    @SimplyAubree930 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Class of 2025

  • @entrapta8049
    @entrapta8049 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Class of 2025, anyone?

    • @juliarose3862
      @juliarose3862 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      me!! super worried about life after graduation

    • @entrapta8049
      @entrapta8049 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@juliarose3862 Me too. I'm still trying to figure out which university I'm going to go to, and whether I'm going to get a job during senior year or the following summer

    • @juliarose3862
      @juliarose3862 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@entrapta8049 So real, I’m so worriedddd! I also need to get my license 🤦‍♀️

    • @iiam.tasiaa1228
      @iiam.tasiaa1228 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Me ! taking in what the future holds 🥹

    • @Anicia
      @Anicia 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      meee, im watching nonstop senior year advice videos! super nervous and scared, but we all got this!!

  • @erikolson4454
    @erikolson4454 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I studied at Cornell graduated last year

  • @jimnguyen.
    @jimnguyen. ปีที่แล้ว

    Your video definitely helped! I just submitted my earlt decision for Cornell T-T wish me luck

    • @cynthialei
      @cynthialei 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sorry I've been a little inactive but I'm glad you found the video helpful!

  • @cherylelinsmith743
    @cherylelinsmith743 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congrats on Cornell, My Dad had a BS and MA from Columbia, also a degree from Oxford. He was excepted to Harvard for his Masters, but we moved back to NY. I went to a City University of NY school for my BA, and got into NYU for a graduate degree. I'm not surprised about Yale, my Prof who had his Doctorate from Yale, wouldn't even write me a letter for Yale. He said you have to come from the right family, and have a lot of money to get in there. He did write me a letter for Teachers College Columbia University, but I didn't apply there. Neighborhood at night not so safe, someone tried to mug my Dad when he was going there. Safer to go to NYU neighborhood.

  • @wishIKnewHowToLove
    @wishIKnewHowToLove ปีที่แล้ว

    cohesive story i think that may be the key for essays. Most people that got in are best story tellers

  • @xxKeyy_-
    @xxKeyy_- ปีที่แล้ว

    Class of 2024🫶🏽🫶🏽

  • @ngirlsdiary
    @ngirlsdiary ปีที่แล้ว

    4:38

  • @hermelaberhane7678
    @hermelaberhane7678 ปีที่แล้ว

    hii I was wondering how did you apply for these schools if you are class of 2025??

  • @averyxia
    @averyxia ปีที่แล้ว

    😈

  • @trisaa9640
    @trisaa9640 ปีที่แล้ว

    oh my god the way the tissue box just came to the rescue 😭😭

  • @riddhihajare1748
    @riddhihajare1748 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am in 11th and yes aspiring to be admitted in ivy leagues an yes want to come to this video again next year when I got ❤

  • @blank15053
    @blank15053 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    you should post more vlogs

  • @ilikebalsa
    @ilikebalsa 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yo this is super cool! I hope to apply to cornell this fall, fingers crossed... btw do you speak cantonese cuz i believe i heard some by ur mom or someone in the video (i can speak some myself)

  • @ruqusnaz1422
    @ruqusnaz1422 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dear Cynthia, what extracurricular programs do you suggest me to participate in? Can i take on AP Calculus AB exam only? Which site is best for getting all the information? Can i apply via commonapp?

  • @blank15053
    @blank15053 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    do you think it makes an impact applying early decision to cornel?

  • @Science_explained
    @Science_explained 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm wondering if I could still get in without taking any AP, IB or honors classes. There is literally NOTHING like that in my country. You don't get to choose ANYTHING except for when you're junior, you choose if you want to go for the natural sciences or social sciences. Then, you just learn what is in your books. Would the admission officers take that into account?

    • @cynthialei
      @cynthialei 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm not an admissions officer but I think they will take that into account!

    • @xxcarefull8046
      @xxcarefull8046 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      In my too, I really don't know what should I do...

    • @Science_explained
      @Science_explained 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@xxcarefull8046 I think they'll take your country and its curriculum into account. They even see if the school an applicant in the US is applying from has AP or honors classes and what the kids are supposed to do is take advantage of everything offered at their school. Since our schools don't give us such a choice, I think we'll be fine. All we need to do is perform well at schools, engage in extracurriculars and write good essays. Wish you all the best:)

    • @xxcarefull8046
      @xxcarefull8046 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Science_explained Yeah, in my school are only 2 sports club too, so I can't rely on any extracurricular activities there lol. What are you plans then? Mine are some ivy league courses, some of them are free, also I'm gonna volunteer at the animal shelter, and probably play some sport, but I stil think it isn't enough compering to those amercian kids who have unlimited capabilites :((.

    • @Science_explained
      @Science_explained 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@xxcarefull8046 My plans are just to take advantages of any activity I get at my school or at my church. Or even doing tutorials. Find what you are passionate about and spend time doing it. Don't compare yourself to them. We're nowhere close to having the same opportunities but since you apply as an international student, they don't expect you to be as good as the US kids at everything.

  • @blank15053
    @blank15053 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    did you do early application?

    • @cynthialei
      @cynthialei 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nope, I did RD.

  • @LizzySkater13
    @LizzySkater13 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    lovely video, thank you a lot <3 ive been having a lot of hard times... but i really want to do well for both myself and my loved ones! this video is great ^_^

    • @cynthialei
      @cynthialei 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I wish you the best of luck!!

  • @katherynding7905
    @katherynding7905 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing! Really nice vlog.🥰🥰🥰 I am curious if you can receive mails in dorm? Or u need to go to a specific place to pick up packages?

    • @cynthialei
      @cynthialei 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey Katheryn thanks for commenting! I think in most schools there's a "community" building where you pick up packages.

  • @multicreativeartist6579
    @multicreativeartist6579 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m Class of 2023!! Just got done with my junior year. Next school year is my senior year. LAST YEAR LETS GOOO!!

    • @trintrintv937
      @trintrintv937 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      One more year left to go 👏🏾👏🏾

    • @Wolf_Gaming-o4l
      @Wolf_Gaming-o4l 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same. i’m so excited. it feels like it was our freshman year a week ago. i’m ready to walk the stage

    • @theonlyone332
      @theonlyone332 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      i am scared and upset cause it ended so fastttt

    • @briceydapardo
      @briceydapardo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m scared bc I was literally a freshman yesterday

    • @Wolf_Gaming-o4l
      @Wolf_Gaming-o4l 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@briceydapardo same

  • @diana.saldana
    @diana.saldana 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    hi! i’m not really involved in extracurriculars and i’m stressing rn. do you think it’s too late (i’m a junior currently an upcoming senior)

    • @mad5758
      @mad5758 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      hey luv ! I know I’m not the creator, but I’m a rising senior too !! I would say this: do what you can & be confident with it !! look at places to volunteer at during the summer, it won’t hurt at all & will only help ! see if there are any things going on in your community at the moment that you can be involved in (it can be anything from helping at a soup kitchen or just helping out with something you’re passionate about like helping with a kid’s sports team or something) & maybe even involve some of your friends/classmates/family members to show you were a leader and encouraged more people to be involved in your community ! plus it’s always fun to do stuff with ppl you already know : )

    • @krakenkrispykremelivinthedream
      @krakenkrispykremelivinthedream 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Start anything. Learn how to play an instrument or learn another skill

    • @cynthialei
      @cynthialei 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Love the advice you guys are giving!

  • @8chicparis
    @8chicparis 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    CONGRATULATIONS 🥳

  • @whatdoufeel
    @whatdoufeel 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Incredible. Congratulations. Thanks for sharing.

    • @cynthialei
      @cynthialei 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much!

  • @samanthanicolemidskycapuz5908
    @samanthanicolemidskycapuz5908 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    my brother is studying hereeeee tooo! he's CLASS 2025

    • @cynthialei
      @cynthialei 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good for him!

  • @suu5612
    @suu5612 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you please give advice for high school in general please?????

  • @vivimetcalf9175
    @vivimetcalf9175 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    No

  • @Charginghandled12
    @Charginghandled12 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congrats q

  • @rayanmohamed2881
    @rayanmohamed2881 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The fact that I’m senior and about to finish 🥺

    • @cynthialei
      @cynthialei 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awwww that's amazing! Good luck Rayan!

  • @kubraismail7883
    @kubraismail7883 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    hello Cynthia congrats for getting into Cornell.. So proud of u.. your hard work paid off. I am an international a level student and I also want to get into any US college, can you please tell is there any internship available for international students? Like that mit one.

    • @cynthialei
      @cynthialei 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey! Thanks for watching my video! Idk any off the top of my head but I wish you luck on your search for internships & college apps! 🍀

  • @jingzhizhuang682
    @jingzhizhuang682 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for filming this video!!! Also a Cornell applicant😂Now waiting veeeeeeeery anxiously for my ED decision...Hope to get in🥺

    • @cynthialei
      @cynthialei 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      ✨Manifesting✨ the best for you! I hope we'll get to see each other next fall! 🐻

    • @jingzhizhuang682
      @jingzhizhuang682 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cynthialei Thank you!! Just got my acceptance letter to the College of Arts and Sciences on Dec. 14th! Hope to see you on campus😄

    • @cynthialei
      @cynthialei 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jingzhizhuang682 pardon my language but HOLY SH*T congrats!! Can’t wait to see you & other ‘26ers on campus next year!! 😍

  • @jando3637
    @jando3637 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always stressful watching these for some reason, I’m going to apply to my local community college and a couple of tech schools and see how it goes.

    • @cynthialei
      @cynthialei 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You got this!!

  • @marvzyjoo
    @marvzyjoo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice vlog, I would love to come to Cornell

  • @kaelahmoore3717
    @kaelahmoore3717 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That’s a cute and fun way of picking which to open and congratulations (belated)

    • @cynthialei
      @cynthialei 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much for the nice comment! 🥰

  • @tictac9258
    @tictac9258 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hii!! I have a question, i want to do fashion from cornell and i studied for SAT but now its suspended , can you tell me that still i can give sat scores instead of AP, because AP is a little bit expensive for me i hope you will reply to me❤

    • @cynthialei
      @cynthialei 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey! The fashion major is in the School of Human Ecology and I think it's test-optional meaning that they will look at it if you send it!

    • @tictac9258
      @tictac9258 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cynthialei thank you for your reply ❤❤

    • @cynthialei
      @cynthialei 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tictac9258 no problem glad I can help!

  • @Chanu13
    @Chanu13 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are do cute ❤️ ( ✌️)

    • @cynthialei
      @cynthialei 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Aw thanks 🥰

  • @aishwarya7904
    @aishwarya7904 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice vlog 👀

    • @cynthialei
      @cynthialei 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Aww thanks <3

  • @thenatureprincipleenthusiast
    @thenatureprincipleenthusiast 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    how did you get the mit research internship

    • @cynthialei
      @cynthialei 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was so lucky to stumble across the flyer! I wish you the best of luck in YOUR internship search! 🍀

  • @gabevolo294
    @gabevolo294 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey great video. These are some awesome tips. I'm a junior in highschool currently and I've always had my heart set on going to Cornell. I am worried that my school career hasn't been impressive enough, I get really good grades, but I haven't taken any AP classes yet. I have taken a lot of college level classes, but I know those aren't as impressive. I plan on taking AP classes my senior year, but I fear it's too late. Should I still try to apply or is it unrealistic for me to get in

    • @cynthialei
      @cynthialei 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      What are you talking about?!? College-level classes are definitely impressive and if you got credit for it even more so. (Cornell most likely won't take them but it's a good indicator that you'll succeed in a tough academic environment like Cornell.) You should definitely apply and I wish you the best of luck! 🍀

    • @gabevolo294
      @gabevolo294 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cynthialei thank you, I feel stupid because sophomore year I just started taking school seriously. In my family school was never a top priority so I never looked into this stuff until last year. So thank you again

    • @cynthialei
      @cynthialei 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@gabevolo294 The culture of college apps has placed soo much pressure on young students. There's no need to feel stupid! It's good you're taking it seriously now and you're welcome for the advice!

  • @riyavarghese1292
    @riyavarghese1292 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    When she makes donlon look good 🤭

    • @cynthialei
      @cynthialei 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      LMAO! Trying to make the best of a bad situation! 😉

  • @KatieTracy
    @KatieTracy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    omg YESS cynthia I love that you vlog!!❤️❤️

    • @cynthialei
      @cynthialei 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      OMG OMG OMG IT'S KATIE!! It was sooo great meeting you!!

  • @oliviakenyawatson
    @oliviakenyawatson 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    aw so cute ! i live in ganedago :)

    • @cynthialei
      @cynthialei 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      How lucky!!! See you around campus Olivia! 🥰