I know dropping out of school isn’t anything to be proud of and for a long time I felt embarrassed to tell people, but I wanted to share my story with you to hopefully inspire you to chase your dreams, no matter what circumstances you come from.
Thank you for sharing with us Tina. I’ve been thinking about dropping out, I have good grades, but also I’ve been missing school & at the same time I’m going thru depression. Loved watching today’s video!!
But why should school be equated to knowledge or being able to speak well? I barely took away anything from my studies then. I didn't go to uni but I still speak better English than most people around me
M.C.Honey Rose I’m pretty sure calling people who use formal education “idiots” is actually rude. In the same way that I wouldn’t consider someone stupid just because they don’t have a formal education, I don’t think u should either.
Formal education is there because countries have huge populations, and they need to mass-teach all those people all the basic stuff needed to survive and thrive in their surrounding society. Yeah, maybe a few are "exceptional" and may do well without formal schooling, but the majority need it.
idk why ppl hv this mentality that those who dropped out of school are dumb . they can be intelligent but their reason is they aren't "book smart" and they cant study like a fuckin robot atleast thats my reason. btw i still hv to tell ppl im doing this 😬
School doesn't teach you how to be well spoken bruh. + the amount of knowledge you can learn on your own from internet/ books etc is much more than what you learn in school. (I have an MA degree and I think education is important. I am just saying that your stereotypes are irrelevant.)
I just feel inspired to share my own high school drop out story. I dropped out of high school 3 months before graduation. I was facing a storm and it felt like I was losing. (I had very recently been the first one to find out my dad was gay and had been cheating on my mom for the entirety of their 20 year marriage, my sister was on a different continent serving a religious mission while I was trying to cope with my family falling apart, meanwhile I was in the process of losing my religion and consequently my entire identity, friends, and community because the mormon church was so entangled with my whole WORLD) And I couldn't do it. I still remember walking the halls of my school with my mom as we went from classroom to classroom letting my teachers know I was dropping out and getting all the needed signatures. Trying not to make eye contact with my peers as I cried, feeling like an absolute failure even though it was simultaneously the first time I could breath in months. I eventually got my GED once I felt more emotionally stable. My choice hasn't held me back from any jobs. Thankfully people are much more open to seeing a GED on a job application these days. I'm working and saving up for school after working the past 2 years at a job that helped me realize my path in life. Being a high school drop out felt like the worst thing I could be. Until I was one. And I had to forgive myself for having that prejudice. Everything is going to be okay. Everyone's got their own path in life. Be kind to yourself.
When I finished school I was literally forced to go straight to university without even having the time to think what I really wanted to do with my life. That’s how I ended up studying something that had nothing to do with what my real (now all figured) dream job was. If I could give anyone an advice, that’d be: take your time to find yourself and don’t let people decide what you should do with your life.
ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ thais i feel that is me after i finished pharmacy school, i am still unemployed to find myself because i feel like school left me in a dark place. Idk, this comment made me feel better
Ah, I'm kinda on the same boat. I'm nearing to finish university (dont really like what im taking) but not really sure what i wanna do. I have an idea of what my interests are but sigh it's all a gamble now i guess
i dropped out of high school when i was 16 and i didn’t even make it a month into junior year. back during my sophomore year i was severely depressed and being bullied and i just stopped going to school.. and i talked to the principal and he understood my struggles so he said i could come back for junior year. i thought enough time had passed and i wouldn’t get bullied anymore but i was sadly mistaken, and it was really hard on my mental health.
One of my best engineering professors dropped out of high school. He hated it. He got his GED went into the Navy, got his degrees, and became an electrical engineering professor. Education rocks, school may not be for everyone. 🌷✨
Twilight Princess getting your ged and then getting multiple graduate degrees is not the same as being a high school drop out... there is no difference between him and someone who never took a break from school.
@@liltieutieu honestly the ged is middleschool level stuff. I was two years behind in math, a bit below average in every other subject aside from lit. Never studied for anything, and I passed all my GED tests the first time. Saying you have a GED isn't seen as much better than being a drop out with nothing.
Yea but you’re saying school is not for everyone and in the same comment are admiring a professor that obviously went to SCHOOL to do what he did. College may not be for everyone but making it seem like it’s no big deal for kids to finish high school is not ok. Statistically high school drop outs don’t do as well in life as high school grads. That’s a fact.
Honestly, I can relate. I belong from a typical asian family where it’s like doctor, lawyer, engineer or MBA. I’ve always wanted to go towards music but there’s no opportunities here whatsoever. So proud of you to not fall into this stereotypical societal construct and you really have achieved so much 💝
“No opportunities in music here whatsoever”... Sounds like a total copout. Unless you live on the moon, there are plenty of musical opportunities anywhere. It’s called dedication and hard work! No one gets opportunities that just fall in their lap!
Fluterra is my country’s backward nature funny to you, you’re either too privileged or too ignorant. No opportunities does not mean that there are none. It means that it’s either very rare or the ones you get aren’t substantial enough to make a living on. Please take your ignorant ass somewhere else
Fluterra also please tell me where it seemed like I’m under the impression that I’ll sit on my ass and suddenly be a famous musician. Preach to someone who actually asked you?
Tina! I can relate to this 100%! I am technically considered a high school drop out cause I didn't pass the required standardized math test that I needed to get my high school diploma. I did get to walk during graduation but I didn't get my diploma. I then went to community college and then transferred to a four year university and got a degree in journalism. I worked in newspapers for a few years but did not enjoy it. Three years ago I started working in youth development in my community and it was the best decision I made. I am currently back in school getting a certificate in non profit management cause this work is what really fulfills me! Thanks for being so honest and transparent with us! Sending you many hugs!!
My father was exactly like your father, which is a typical behavior of most fathers in the asian culture (in my opinion). Luckily before my father passed, we were able to say I love you and hug each other making up the past when we didn't. Tina, you should be proud of your success. It sounded like a long and hard journey but you made it. Not many people who dropped out of HS in the USA could not be that successful and fall in bad and low times especially finding quality or high paying jobs. Hopefully with perseverance, people can make it as successful as they can. Thanks for sharing your story. Have a nice weekend.
It is so inspiring hearing this side of your story. So many people are just not meant for school in the typical sense and your story is proof that you don’t always need school to be “successful”. Following your passions and going against the grain to pursue what makes you happy is the most courageous thing in the world to me. Love you and your growth throughout the years❤️
girl im on the verge of dropping out of college. is a whole mess. im scared of going back home (to SEA.... i now live in America) and say im dropping out of college... having an asian family is a double edged sword
Shel I’m in a similar situation, except I’m not out of my home country. 😥 I want to follow my heart, but I honestly don’t even know what my own heart wants.
Same to me 4 years ago. I got suspended from USA university. Then I followed my friend to another state (she graduated at that time and wanted to find a job in another state), I didn’t plan on anything at that time, just thought if I had to go back to Vietnam, let have a trip with her first. When I moved to new city, people convinced me to apply for community college and I successes to do so (it was stress out since I had to lie to my parents why I need a financial paper for new school). After that I continued to stay USA up to now. Some of my friends also in this situation but they chose to go back home country. They got blame at that time but later on (a few months later) their parents tried to apply them for international university in Vietnam, so they can continue their study in the home country. One of them even got graduated already and have a job now but I am still stuck in USA and still need some more semesters to graduate. In the past, I thought my choice was better than them, but then now I don’t know who is better. So, for you, I think just try to do your best to save the situation, but if you can’t change it, just think, time will pass, things will be over, and no parent can give up on you as Asian culture still supports the family connection really well.
Let me share my own story and I hope it helps. I stopped going to college and went to technical/trade school instead. My plan was to become Registered Nurse, and probably Nurse Practitioner after. But then being the only kid is really hard, my parents are also around the age of retirement, I cannot see myself just going to college and working in minimum wage part time job, then all the classes really stressed me out and some I felt like were irrelevant to the career I want. So I attended trade school where they offer Medical Assistant program. I was skeptical about it but I'm glad I did it. Now I have a full time job as an MA with $23/h pay and benefits. I also consider going back to school for advancement later on. Education is important but don't limit yourself thinking that's the only option. I think you just have to find you way around. There are hope and opportunities. Good luck!
I dropped out of uni and spent 2 years figuring out what I wanted for myself in life. sort of a reset button. when I was ready I enrolled in online classes and got my degree. the first time I was in college, I was there for the wrong reasons - to make others happy, because it's expected, etc. the second time I went, I was there for myself with clear goals of what I wanted.
I'm going through a shitty phase right now and saw this video. What a word of encouragement! Thank you! It inspires me to finally want to live my life and get a job I love or something I can tolerate. The only thing stopping me right now is COVID since a lot of companies are not hiring right now. But thank you Tina by telling your story that there is light in the tunnel or whatever the saying is!
Your life story will inspire many teenagers who haven't yet figured out what they want to do with their life - hard work always pays off. Congrats to you for what you've achieved. I've been your subscriber for the past 2-3 years and have seen you grow. Love you so much ❤
I dropped out of college on my junior year of bachelor degree of biology. I thought I could become lab tech or be a part of medical field. The tension is real and I couldn’t handle it so now I am an artist nail tech and I am more happy than before but I did upset my parent.
Very inspiring, thank you for sharing your story :) Dropping out is nothing to be ashamed of. I'm 33 and have changed career 3 times and counting!! Haha. Life is never straightforward so we should never be afraid to chase our dreams and try new things, it's all part of the journey xx
I'm really happy for you! It's a big change even getting out of uni, and going into the real world as early as you did seems the most brave decision ever and the most authentic for you ❤️
Thank you so much Tina... I relate so so much. I've never graduated from college/uni and am still on the path of finding what's right for me. Hearing your story has given me comfort and I feel less anxious. Love you~!
Tina can I just say how proud and happy for you this makes me!! I've been watching your videos for almost 3 years now and I had no clue what journey you'd been on beforehand, and hearing you re-account this story and learning more about you has made me so happy. It's going to make me appreciate your videos even more now
I also dropped out of high school. I took care of my grandma until she passed. I finally got my GED ( the equivalent of a diploma here) . My husband and I own our own company now. This video surprised me, I was like what???????? Lol. :) .
That's rough. I dropped out too though. I was having a very bad time with mental health and a learning disability that was undiagnosed. I have dyslexia but for me it effects numbers much much more than letters, so it went unnoticed by others until after I dropped out. It caused me to be two years behind in math, so I would have had to take two whole extra years just for that- block classes weren't an option for me, because of how difficult it is for me to grasp math. None of my teachers knew how to handle how slowly I learned, they thought I was just lazy so they gave up. My best semester grade in math was 71, my worst was 22. On top of that I was struggling with an eating disorder and depression, among some other smaller things. So all together, I just couldn't do it. I dropped out a bit over half way through senior year. But I got my GED two weeks before my class graduated. To me, that was such a huge accomplishment. I was still dealing with my mental health issues at that time, but the way the ged is made it so so much easier for me to take my time and focus. It's not the end of the world to drop out, and it honestly hasn't hindered me so far.
That was a great story Tina, I am so glad you shared it with us. Your very determined and very motivated and that's how you got where you're at today. I wish I could do the same thing. You I feel will make it big, you are coming out!!!!
A very therapeutic and inspirational video that I'm sure many can relate to at some point in your journey. I am someone that has done a lot of schooling, including advanced degrees. Recently, found myself in a job that i didn't like where I felt I was wasting away every minute of my time, time as you say that you've lost and can't get back. Luckily, I'm was only there for a very brief time but I have learned from it. I've learned what I didn't like and didn't want to do and now know the direction I want to go in. I'm sure many people will find comfort and inspiration from what you have shared, and thank you for doing so!
I love this! I literally had the same thoughts straight after high school.. this makes me feel so much better knowing that I'm not the only one that didn't know what Iwanted to do for the rest of my life.. like most people I talk to or see are studying and know exactly what they want to do and Im like HOWWWW ?!
I think a lot of people can relate to this. I recently dropped out of university and don't regret it at all. Apart from my parents and siblings, no one else even knows about it. There's just too much shame attached to the idea of quitting school, overall. Thank you so much for sharing
You seem to be such a good friend many people wish for. Love the way you are here and also love how you make me feel better, dunno how, cause we don’t know each other like face to face; however, yes, you make me believe in my dreams. Thanks, Tina. Hope we can meet someday, somewhere🤗
Awe, as an asian with strict asian parents i guess i always fell into this "cookie cutter" where you HAVE TO be a doctor, engineer or lawyer. Im glad you decided to share because i always thought of you as a picture perfect icon because you have such a bubbly personality on cam. Its crazy to hear that some of the people i look up to the most didnt even need a university. Youre so successful even without finishing highschool. For me, personally I always wanted to do music or art for some sort of job but then again i would probably be lectured (LOL i still love my parents).Im a pretty expressive person when it comes to being creative (hence why music is important to me). You are so brave to be putting this out there for MILLIONS to see. SO glad theres someone like you here to share your experiences with us.
i relate but u kno what we will hv to chase our dreams. im an indian and my parents are like pretty conservative (also keeping fake apperances) type of ppl. i always tried to fit in but i can never be like them im not "book smart" that doesn't mean im more or less intelligent. ok so guys im telling my parents i wanna drop out of school well cuz of singing i might do it in few days..... ima update then their reaction 😬 (ps ima shy and introvert person so its gon be a shock for my classmates also im in 12th rn)
thank you for sharing tina ♡ i totally get you with the whole dad thing, theres a certain understanding/intimacy that i don’t have with my dad (who’s the typical “i expect you to become a doctor/engineer” asian father) and it’s part of the reason why i’m scared to even consider changing my course of becoming a doctor. but this video made me feel so much better, im trying to figure out what i want to do with my life and that’s okay. watching this feels like talking to a friend, i love you so much thank you again for this video and all that you do, you’re such an inspiration
I dropped out of high school because I fell in love and wanted to get married. Plus being out of school gave me more hours to work. But dropping out dosent mean you cant follow your dreams. 3 years married. And married life isnt 2 perfect people being perfect all the time. Its more like 2 imperfect people who aren't willing to give up on each other.
Hi Tina! I've been watching your videos for a while now, and after watching this video, you've inspired me that anything is possible through trial and error. You're a humbling and sweet person and I'm happy to see where you are in life. Much Love
Tina, thank you so much for this video!! Lately I’ve been so stressed and I’m constantly changing my major because I don’t know what I want to do for the rest of my life. Now I know that things can work out as long as I work hard and explore my options!
Hi Tina. The thing that hit my brain as you spoke is that life's èxperiences have to be different. You learned so much by getting out there and have proven that we are not all cookie cutter images. Well done, Tina.
than you for this. I'm in year eleven now and I have to start making decisions on what I want to do with my life. Please keep making videos like these.
Amazing video Tina! I am so inspired by your story! I think so many people get stuck in that degree stigma and what they think they HAVE to do instead of what they could be doing. I’ve known many people who have found success without going to college or even graduating high school. It’s the hard work and determination of people that creates success! And your video is a shining example of that! As always, thank you for sharing! 💕
Hey Tina! This was really inspiring to watch :) it’s heartening to see someone else try many different things to figure out what they really want to do and stick with! Makes me more motivated to try new things as well
Thank you so much for your words. I'm a student that's graduating this year, i recently finished classes and all that's left it's the graduation ceremony and 2018 was both a beautiful yet painful year because of all the changes that kept happening. I know what I want to study but its been hard because while all my classmates were doing their uni entrance exams I decided to wait till July to give them since senior year it's already hard as it is. Even knowing i did it to take care of my well being and with my parents' approval, it really did get me when people started criticizing my choice and telling me that i was wasting time and being lazy even though I'm one of the best students in my class and have a lot of responsibilities besides school to deal with for me to ever be lazing around. You reminded me that I'm the one building my own path at my own pace, and that's really meaningful to me. Thank you so much for being a constant source of inspiration. I gotta confess i don't even wear makeup yet I've been following you for a long time because of your amazing and honest personality. I hope you continue to grow as a person and always live a fulfilling live surrounded by love. 💖💖 Love and good wishes from Ecuador. You really have a global audience that adores you. ❤❤
Gosh you made me cry tina! Thank you for the power words! Praying for more blessings to come to you and hoping that I would know my passion too! Still looking for it!
I am at that point now too (28) where I keep going from job to job, just trying to find something for me. I love makeup. I love making new things. I write, and I also illustrate. But the thing is, Newfoundland does not have the services that bigger places in the world have, for people who like these things. But, I truly do think I will try doing makeup for brides.
Thank you for sharing something so personal, Tina. I'm currently in the boat of wanting to switch careers, but I lack the experience on paper needed so I can move further along. Thankfully I've been finding some pretty solid leads lately, and I hope that at least one of them leads me to where I want to be. Hope to cross paths with you in Singapore when I finally relocate there. Best of luck to your journey and may you never lose your drive :)
Tina - this is inspiring. I firmly believe our society has a twisted idea of success... and that it doesnt accommodate to those with unique brains and skill sets. I didn’t drop out but I have struggled my whole life to be “successful” until I realized that the term doesn’t have one set meaning and in the end - your life decisions will bring the life you want or don’t want to live and that’s ok. We live and learn and it’s ok to jump out there and learn first hand instead of a class! Don’t ever feel pressured or have the arrogance some people have! A humble life is a happy life! Even if that means working at McDonald’s - if you love it - do it %100 lol you may be way happier then the doctor in loads of debt who doesn’t like their job! I’m a firm believer in life is what you make it. No matter what you do - enjoy it fully! Now go out there and continuing kicking ass like you already have been! No shame!
Thanks hun.... I finished year 12, had a go at uni, and now I'm a 35 year old nothing since autoimmune disease hit me 7 years ago. Be proud of yourself girl!!! You still worked hard to get where you are! Much peace, kindness, love & respect to you Tina hun xxoo xxoo xxoo
This video was so refreshing to see. I'm currently a senior in high school, and also being from an asian family, I feel like so much of my identity is wrapped up in my academic performance. I'm pretty much a walking stereotype of so called 'success'--good grades, plays violin, science club president--but i constantly wonder where i'm really going with my life and whether the path i'm walking is one that i will regret in ten years. I think an ability to accept failure or just find an identity outside of a single career path is healthy and validates self-worth. It's something that I'm working too, so I'm glad you've gotten to this point, even if it's been difficult.
I think your point about how valuable your time is, is super important. It can apply to all sorts of situations in life. It is super impressive how far you've come. Thank you for the down to earth content!
Thank you Tina, that's all I wanna say. I felt the same way, I go to university but I don't think it suits me (I'm in last year of engineering subjects, still struggling with my thesis). My mom suggested me to enter this kind of college, you know engineering college as it's main study, but in my deepest heart and thought I really wanna end it. After I watch this, I think I should follow my passion towards being an author, translator, or a content creator instead of being an engineer lol. All I need to do is graduate and I will be my own self and proudly do what I love in the future. Thank youuuuuu soooo much Tina I love you! ❤
Thank you for sharing your journey! You seem so sweet end confident! I'm a bit scared for the future, my parents are really supportive and loving and I'm so afraid to disappoint them. I some how lay so much pressure on my self. I'm happy to see you glow and find your way. Sometimes the idea of making a bad decision is worse than making a decision it self. I should be more bold!
I've been telling myself for a long time that I know what I want to do, but I really don't. I told myself that I wanted to become a chef and have my own little coffee house but that changed and then I thought to myself if I didn't make it in chef life, what could I see myself doing and then it came to me, I wanted to become a psychologist and I'm trying my very best to succeed in that department, but I failed my exams in December and I have to wait until next fall to try again. You have given me the strength to show the world that I can do what I want. Thank you sooo much, Tina!!!
Oh I can relate on all levels. Although in my case, it wasn't high school, but I followed the medical career path of my parents and grandparents and went for dentistry school at 18 - which I left after a year. I felt like I betrayed myself and my family, but I hated it and couldn't stay there for a day longer. So I did what you did - went out to the real world to find my way. I did! Now I'm doing my MSc in the environmental field and I want to save as many species as I can. And my parents believe in me. ❤️ Thank you for sharing your story Tina, you're amazing!
I can relate since it took me a while as well to find my dream job (very fortunate that all my studies and experience really came together), being a college dropout. For some people, the path is clear and straightforward, but for others it's winding and full of ups and downs. Kudos to you for being motivated and driven enough to find something you love to do. 💖
Heyy, um girl I'm with you, I didn't drop out but, the not knowing part that's totally me. I'm 22 and I still not sure if the job I have is what I'm gonna be doing for all eternity :-D :-D :-D but I think that some people need to understand not everyone has it together, for some it could take 10yrs but the things is, is to not limit yourself, and I'm really happy for you keep doing what you do best, someone if not all of us will be blessed by your story. GOD BLESS 😘😘😘😘😘
Hello random person scrolling through the comments. I just wanted to wish u the best and I hope u have an amazing rest of ur day. Just wanted to say that u are gorgeous/handsome and don’t let anyone tell u otherwise. U are an amazing person and I hope that I have made ur day better. 😊 Remember to always spread positivity
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I'm on 9th grade and I'm thinking about dropping out. School is not for me, I feel like I don't fit there. I have anxiety and social anxiety. I can't do it anymore
It's been 3 years now what happened did you drop out of school I know how you feel I had social anxiety in school too I couldn't take it I dropped out after the 9th grade but I got my GED
I LOVE these types of videos!!❤❤❤ This just gives me relief because I went through similar situations when I was growing up. The difference is I actually graduated highschool, went to uni for a year, transferred to city college, went back to uni and now I'm out of college trying to heal myself and finding a job that I would be happy doing while pursuing in digital art. I didn't graduate college like I anticipated in the past because of so much drama and personal things that just weighed me down and I felt like no one understands my situations. I had the courage to speak about failing classes and back then was the worst thing ever. Turns out I was diagnosed with depression and anxiety. I hated living it but now I'm slowly growing to loving it because it makes me more empathetic to others who are going through similar things too. I just felt I have something to share to others who felt alone that they aren't alone and they can get through this. I also like that you put sashimi in your hashtag because I think it's so creative! I think people should start to embrace and encourage creativity for others who have a passion that isn't a standardized job that we might not like. I am lucky to have some experience in the workforce and say I hated it! I don't think it's good to stick with a job you're not happy with because it can affect you one way or another. I hope all these make sense. I also think we should embrace our failures because it can lead us to something amazing!💖 Thank you so much for putting out these types of videos Tina!❤ You have shown us your vulnerability and I am so proud of you for taking the time and courage to share it with us❤ Doing something courageous isn't easy and you did a really good job!👏 Seriously! Not many people are brave enough to do it! It's okay to be vulnerable, we're humans not robots lol! (sorry for the cheesy comment😅) but I'm really thankful for you sharing one of your personal stories❤🙏 I love you so much and I hope you have a beautiful week!💖💕
Thank you for this video, Tina! Currently, I'm not in a happy place and just feel embarrassed. I did graduate high school but my family is so judgemental about me not going to college. My parents are trying to be supportive and giving me time to think of what to do. The thing is, I still don't know what I want to do in life. I relate to what you said about finding something to do for the rest of my life. I really want to find that one thing that makes me happy doing it. I know I like the creative field, but I don't know where to start yet. I know I'll find it one day. Again, thank you for sharing your story. 😊
I wish I left school early but I caved into pressure and guilt tripping by my parents. I’ve graduated now but I feel way behind than where I am supposed to be. I’m playing catch up but I’ve also got debts on my back and honestly a degree I really didn’t need to succeed. School isn’t for everyone; I only went to network and please my parents ( and not really for me, how ironic). We only have one life to live, literally. I would encourage EVERYONE to just live it, the best way you can. And if that includes dropping out, do it. Remember, in most cases you can always go back, one way or another. Keep that in your back pocket, have a plan B and just go for it. If you like school, enjoy it as much as you can. I’m moving forward in my life. Thanks for the video, Tina!
i find it so amazing how you stayed true to yourself and didn't stop learning new stuff. It must have taken a lot of courage. Thank you so much for sharing!
Okay so you dropped out of high school that was probably the smartest thing you ever did. The way I see it any government controls you per level they control how much you learned in kindergarten they control how much you learn in first grade second grade third grade, Etc. This way dropping out of school you've excelled on your own and you have become a beautiful woman with a business and a wonderful man and you know what who cares! You are you because of you and the wife that you have lived. For someone who watches TH-cam for different reasons I can say this I don't know you I just know of you by your videos and I can say that I'm proud of you for who you are and who you have become. It's a beautiful thing to share and I'm sure we all appreciate it but you know what it makes you no less than who you are today. Hugs to you and keep going strong♡♡♡
Really, I do love and appreciate your willingness and outlook on your life not to mention, your honesty. As you've said, we all share similar fears and struggles (to some degree). As for me, my life is no where perfect. But, it means alot that a TH-cam Celebrity / Beauty Guru can open up and be so genuine. Seeing that, not every Public Figure lends the external people (fan base) a microscope into their lives. So, I'm very much grateful someone can be humble enough for me, to see their short comings can inturn be BIGGER destined BLESSINGS. ❤️
Dang That was actually a long video but it didn’t feel long. Your story is so relatable even for people who did graduate, and are struggling to find their career calling in life. Thank you for sharing your story and the inspirational advice!
I'm so late with watching this but I love and appreciate you for sharing you're story Tina! Although wasn't a dropped out, I had sort of a similar experience. I tried to get high grades, good score, did the "Asian 5", then got into the course Ive been wanting my whole highschool life - forensic science. But I got into it and I was so exhausted!!!!!!!! And I was starting to not enjoy it. To the point I was really losing my mentality, like my mental health was deteriorating. When you mentioned you had to convince your dad to drop out, I was the same, Ihjad to convince my parents who were so against the thought, that I wanted to switch into something else because my passion were gone. There were so much crying involved and I was so depressed to the point I had to drop out and change courses without their permission. Then told them afterwardd that I had already done the switch. I didn't know what to do I just also wanted something creative and hands on so I chose film and TV because I used to edit a lot of videos then in HS and I enjoyed the late night hard work and seeing the fruit afterwards. But then!!! even after all that I wasnt enjoying the course cos the travel alone was tiring and I had part time jobs. I couldnt move out from home to be close to uni due to financial difficulties and my uni was almost 3 hrs away from home by public transport. The motivation was lost in between but I decided to push through and thought to study abroad for a semester thinking if I get a break from Australia and live somewhere different maybe I'll get my motivation back to study. Which is why I decided to study in Korea bc I heard of their strict educational system. Anyway there I found my passion for photography, weirdly and even though it's taken me 4 years to actually take my foot into the indistry and been working my way up, never down nor sideways, i'm happy of the decisions I made bc I know they were for my own happiness and sanity. Hope everyone who's been struggling can find some light in their own struggles and to remember dont let anybody tell you what to do if it means not reaching your goals. The opportunity is there but you really have to work or even make a drastic change for the better!♡
You should definitely do more of these videos cause they really inspire some people. I'm honestly happy for how far you've came from! My eyes are watery from watching this. Your videos make me feel how genuine you want to be for your viewers and I'm pretty sure your viewers appreciate that. Keep going and I hope you have a great year 🙆🏻♀️ God bless you, Tina 💕
I'm in my late 30s, left my last job as a medical assistant and struggling to sort out my next career path :( oh and my mom isn't pleased with my current decision as an uber driver to supplement until i find a brilliant idea! Good for you on making your dream career happen! Your choice took guts and courage :) .
It is so important to go after your passion because if you don’t you are going to end up like me at 51 and still trying to find out who I am and what my passion is. I know I’m creative but feel that I am too old to start now. Ty you for sharing. For all the younger generation don’t waste time and go after your dreams if u don’t....you will be like me at 51 regretting that I didn’t do something sooner.
I’m currently 17 and a current senior in high school. It’s surreal to think that at my age, you were courageous enough to ask your parents to let your parents drop out of high school and managed to find yourself through life while doing so much work on the side. You’re truly an inspiration for people who never did well in school. Hope you keep up the good work!
Tina, you are one of the most mature persons I have come across- despite all those whatever you had to go through, you are absolutely no drama. So so hardworking and strong. 💖💖💖
I dropped out of high school in late 2017, I just had to. I was 15, almost 16. School made me have a depression which resulted in "school phobia". I learned that I may be a gifted child and that's why I felt this way, nobody noticed. I would resist my feelings and ignore them and my mental health got worse. I'm white lol but my dad was (still is) very worried and didn't understand how bad it was. Dropping out was the best decision I've ever made for my mental health. Also, modeling is my dream career and teachers wouldn't let me do it/kinda imply that I wasn't good enough. Thank so much for this relatable video (to me) Tina ❤️
Thank you Tina for offering your perspective on dropping out of school! Even though you dropped out of high school, you still went on to pursue your education, be it in graphic design or makeup. I admire your persistence and I'm happy for your success but most importantly, you never stopped learning and I think that's the real takeaway here! We should always strive to learn new things and educate ourselves!
This is totally something u shouldn’t be embarrassed abt. I’m really glad that u are sharing ur story and inspiring ppl all over the world everyday. U are an amazing person and I hope u never stop following ur dreams cause everything is possible 😊 Have an amazing rest of ur day
My Asian family just disowned me for dropping out of college to go into welding, so this really hits home. Thank you for being some representation of alternate pathways to success, I love your channel so so much
It takes guts to share something like this on a platform like this and I genuinely appreciate that. I think it may have been simply nailogical or someone else that said something about one of the Paul brothers dropping out of high school about how they say “hey look how successful I am, I didn’t go to school” which the point they had made was being successful on the internet is much like winning the lottery. Just because a small amount of people can be successful without even a high school diploma doesn’t mean the majority will be. I’m glad you turned out successful and got to where you are. In America you cant get into college without at least a GED. I think this actually will be beneficial to people who have gone through or are going through something similar because you’ve worked hard to get to where you are and a lot of what you’ve gotten isn’t necessarily about luck. I appreciate how much of a hard worker you were and still are and I wish you nothing but success and happiness ❤️💕 I personally graduated high school and I hated my school. I didn’t want to go to college yet so I decided to enlist in the Army and that was one of the best decisions I had made for me personally. It gave me the freedom to work, travel, and learn on the job and explore ventures I wouldn’t have been able to at such a young age. Now that I’m 26, divorced, have a 4 year old, am remarried, and now have my second child on the way I am pursuing a nursing degree and I’m roughly 2 years in. Everyone goes at their own pace and there’s nothing wrong with that.
I dropped out for many reasons straight out of high school. I went back at the age of 28 when I was sure what I wanted to do which allowed me to jump both in without a care what others thought. It's funny how so many people later tried to take credit for encouraging me but the truth was they gave me hell which made my life difficult the first time around.
Thank you, Tina. Your journey is really giving me inspiration and hope to do something with my life. I dropped out of high school too and ever since I’ve felt like a failure. I’ve felt like I won’t be able to do what I want with my life because I have this seemingly huge obstacle in my way. Watching this video made me tear up and realize that I’m not alone. There are others just like me who have made it. Keep up the good work and again, thank you. Edit; Also, I’m so proud of you for getting so far and realizing your dreams!
I’m in college right now, and while it’s not exactly the same thing, I was dropped from my university’s nursing program (I’m currently still in university but I have switched majors). I feel much happier with my current major, although I’m still uncertain about my career path, but this was the push I needed to just try it! Especially since tomorrow is my first day of my second semester as a third year college student. I hope I can find something I feel as enthusiastic you feel about makeup, Tina. Your story was such an inspiration. :)
I've been watching your videos for the past 2-3 years now and you're hands down my favorite TH-camr. Your content is always interesting and informative.
Thank you for inspiring freelancers everywhere. I still need help overcoming the fear of failure, so I was happy to know you just jumped at every opportunity that came your way.
Thanks for this. I didn't drop out, but I feel like I was pretty close, I was ready for it to be over and if it were any longer I would have. I don't know what I want to do with my life right now, but I'm also a creative soul, I just have to find my niche, so thank you for this video, it makes me feel a bit better about my situation.
Thank you Tina for your insightful video. My father was extremely strict as well since I'm a second generation student. I always felt a lot of pressure and hopelessness because of my dad's expectations. I always skipped classes and didn't know what I really wanted to do. Anyone who wants to say being a drop out is "corny" is really not getting the point. Despite your past decisions, you still found what works for you. Education nowadays can be very expensive if you're in places like America. Not everyone needs to go to college to be successful. I know plenty of friends who are stuck paying thousands of loans because they felt like college was their only choice. If anyone young is reading this, just DO YOUR RESEARCH. See what makes you happy, see what subjects you're good in, ask for academic guidance if you're struggling. Don't feel guilty or compare yourself to others. We are all fighting our own battles and not in a race.
very inspiring!!! i was in this not-fully-happy-with-my-life type of situation before, but now i m totally enjoy my life! well almost...the only thing is to find my true love :) so wish me luck, ahah!!!! love ya!
I think this is great Tina.. I'm glad you are being more you and open.. I hope you do more of these. its nice getting to know little parts of you only your close family and friends know.. Keep on shining and trying. One Love girl ✌💖
I dropped out because of anxiety and depression and I was having health issues it was very difficult to breathe and concentrate on my school work and i begged my parents to take me to the doctors but to them education is more important than my health but if I die I still can't get that education anyway 😔
Thanks for being vulnerable and sharing yourself with us. Loved hearing of your journey. I applaud your courage to seek out a career that makes you happy and fulfilled. Looking forward to watching more of your videos.
I know dropping out of school isn’t anything to be proud of and for a long time I felt embarrassed to tell people, but I wanted to share my story with you to hopefully inspire you to chase your dreams, no matter what circumstances you come from.
Tina Yong ❤️❤️❤️
Awww, your so lovely hun. Everyone makes different decisions in life and non of them are wrong because they come from yourself ... ❤️
I think you're amazing regardless of having a diploma or not, you're an inspiration to us all.
Tina Yong I’m really proud of u for being an inspiration to many ppl. I hope u never stop what u do cause u are the best at it 😊
Thank you for sharing with us Tina. I’ve been thinking about dropping out, I have good grades, but also I’ve been missing school & at the same time I’m going thru depression. Loved watching today’s video!!
I would have never known a person like you dropped out of school. You are so well spoken and full of knowledge.
But why should school be equated to knowledge or being able to speak well? I barely took away anything from my studies then. I didn't go to uni but I still speak better English than most people around me
M.C.Honey Rose I’m pretty sure calling people who use formal education “idiots” is actually rude. In the same way that I wouldn’t consider someone stupid just because they don’t have a formal education, I don’t think u should either.
Formal education is there because countries have huge populations, and they need to mass-teach all those people all the basic stuff needed to survive and thrive in their surrounding society. Yeah, maybe a few are "exceptional" and may do well without formal schooling, but the majority need it.
idk why ppl hv this mentality that those who dropped out of school are dumb . they can be intelligent but their reason is they aren't "book smart" and they cant study like a fuckin robot atleast thats my reason. btw i still hv to tell ppl im doing this 😬
School doesn't teach you how to be well spoken bruh. + the amount of knowledge you can learn on your own from internet/ books etc is much more than what you learn in school. (I have an MA degree and I think education is important. I am just saying that your stereotypes are irrelevant.)
I just feel inspired to share my own high school drop out story.
I dropped out of high school 3 months before graduation. I was facing a storm and it felt like I was losing. (I had very recently been the first one to find out my dad was gay and had been cheating on my mom for the entirety of their 20 year marriage, my sister was on a different continent serving a religious mission while I was trying to cope with my family falling apart, meanwhile I was in the process of losing my religion and consequently my entire identity, friends, and community because the mormon church was so entangled with my whole WORLD) And I couldn't do it. I still remember walking the halls of my school with my mom as we went from classroom to classroom letting my teachers know I was dropping out and getting all the needed signatures. Trying not to make eye contact with my peers as I cried, feeling like an absolute failure even though it was simultaneously the first time I could breath in months.
I eventually got my GED once I felt more emotionally stable. My choice hasn't held me back from any jobs. Thankfully people are much more open to seeing a GED on a job application these days. I'm working and saving up for school after working the past 2 years at a job that helped me realize my path in life.
Being a high school drop out felt like the worst thing I could be. Until I was one. And I had to forgive myself for having that prejudice. Everything is going to be okay. Everyone's got their own path in life. Be kind to yourself.
Riley Orton 💙💙
What is it you do for work?
GO BACK AND FINISH!
Thank you for sharing 💕
@@Fluterra she doesn't need to, she has a ged, she's obviously inteligent, and she's found the path she wants to walk and a job she loves
When I finished school I was literally forced to go straight to university without even having the time to think what I really wanted to do with my life. That’s how I ended up studying something that had nothing to do with what my real (now all figured) dream job was.
If I could give anyone an advice, that’d be: take your time to find yourself and don’t let people decide what you should do with your life.
ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ thais i feel that is me after i finished pharmacy school, i am still unemployed to find myself because i feel like school left me in a dark place. Idk, this comment made me feel better
I'm a doctor. I had no idea after school what I should do. Not gonna blame on parents but i still regret it! Sometimes it's just fate
Ah, I'm kinda on the same boat. I'm nearing to finish university (dont really like what im taking) but not really sure what i wanna do. I have an idea of what my interests are but sigh it's all a gamble now i guess
aww ty
@@wasabibaby3753 I can relate but I'm on my last year of highschool
i dropped out of high school when i was 16 and i didn’t even make it a month into junior year. back during my sophomore year i was severely depressed and being bullied and i just stopped going to school.. and i talked to the principal and he understood my struggles so he said i could come back for junior year. i thought enough time had passed and i wouldn’t get bullied anymore but i was sadly mistaken, and it was really hard on my mental health.
Oh no, so sorry!
I know exactly how you feel I dropped out my sophomore year I couldn't take the heat I was being teased and bullied all the time I couldn't stand it
One of my best engineering professors dropped out of high school. He hated it. He got his GED went into the Navy, got his degrees, and became an electrical engineering professor. Education rocks, school may not be for everyone. 🌷✨
Twilight Princess getting your ged and then getting multiple graduate degrees is not the same as being a high school drop out... there is no difference between him and someone who never took a break from school.
I don’t know how your example highlights that school isn’t for everyone considering your professor ended up getting his GED to pursue more education.
@@liltieutieu honestly the ged is middleschool level stuff. I was two years behind in math, a bit below average in every other subject aside from lit. Never studied for anything, and I passed all my GED tests the first time. Saying you have a GED isn't seen as much better than being a drop out with nothing.
Hmm... I can't explain to you why, GED is different than going to high school, and why college is different than high school. 😎
Yea but you’re saying school is not for everyone and in the same comment are admiring a professor that obviously went to SCHOOL to do what he did. College may not be for everyone but making it seem like it’s no big deal for kids to finish high school is not ok. Statistically high school drop outs don’t do as well in life as high school grads. That’s a fact.
Honestly, I can relate. I belong from a typical asian family where it’s like doctor, lawyer, engineer or MBA. I’ve always wanted to go towards music but there’s no opportunities here whatsoever. So proud of you to not fall into this stereotypical societal construct and you really have achieved so much 💝
“No opportunities in music here whatsoever”... Sounds like a total copout. Unless you live on the moon, there are plenty of musical opportunities anywhere. It’s called dedication and hard work! No one gets opportunities that just fall in their lap!
Fluterra is my country’s backward nature funny to you, you’re either too privileged or too ignorant. No opportunities does not mean that there are none. It means that it’s either very rare or the ones you get aren’t substantial enough to make a living on. Please take your ignorant ass somewhere else
Fluterra also please tell me where it seemed like I’m under the impression that I’ll sit on my ass and suddenly be a famous musician. Preach to someone who actually asked you?
Alzz I’m straight up too dumb to be a stereotypical asian. Even with tutoring
Teresa Tran YO never call yourself too dumb, you just have to figure out what you’re good at because not everyone best suits academics ❤️❤️
Tina! I can relate to this 100%! I am technically considered a high school drop out cause I didn't pass the required standardized math test that I needed to get my high school diploma. I did get to walk during graduation but I didn't get my diploma. I then went to community college and then transferred to a four year university and got a degree in journalism. I worked in newspapers for a few years but did not enjoy it. Three years ago I started working in youth development in my community and it was the best decision I made. I am currently back in school getting a certificate in non profit management cause this work is what really fulfills me! Thanks for being so honest and transparent with us! Sending you many hugs!!
That’s amazing 🥰
My father was exactly like your father, which is a typical behavior of most fathers in the asian culture (in my opinion). Luckily before my father passed, we were able to say I love you and hug each other making up the past when we didn't.
Tina, you should be proud of your success. It sounded like a long and hard journey but you made it. Not many people who dropped out of HS in the USA could not be that successful and fall in bad and low times especially finding quality or high paying jobs. Hopefully with perseverance, people can make it as successful as they can. Thanks for sharing your story. Have a nice weekend.
So happy for you that you were able to make up with your father 💕
I actually love these videos, it helps with my anxiety. Thanks for making me fell better
It is so inspiring hearing this side of your story. So many people are just not meant for school in the typical sense and your story is proof that you don’t always need school to be “successful”. Following your passions and going against the grain to pursue what makes you happy is the most courageous thing in the world to me. Love you and your growth throughout the years❤️
girl im on the verge of dropping out of college. is a whole mess. im scared of going back home (to SEA.... i now live in America) and say im dropping out of college... having an asian family is a double edged sword
Shel I’m in a similar situation, except I’m not out of my home country. 😥 I want to follow my heart, but I honestly don’t even know what my own heart wants.
Same to me 4 years ago. I got suspended from USA university. Then I followed my friend to another state (she graduated at that time and wanted to find a job in another state), I didn’t plan on anything at that time, just thought if I had to go back to Vietnam, let have a trip with her first. When I moved to new city, people convinced me to apply for community college and I successes to do so (it was stress out since I had to lie to my parents why I need a financial paper for new school). After that I continued to stay USA up to now. Some of my friends also in this situation but they chose to go back home country. They got blame at that time but later on (a few months later) their parents tried to apply them for international university in Vietnam, so they can continue their study in the home country. One of them even got graduated already and have a job now but I am still stuck in USA and still need some more semesters to graduate. In the past, I thought my choice was better than them, but then now I don’t know who is better. So, for you, I think just try to do your best to save the situation, but if you can’t change it, just think, time will pass, things will be over, and no parent can give up on you as Asian culture still supports the family connection really well.
I don't personally know who you are and your situation but things will get better. Hang in there :)
Let me share my own story and I hope it helps. I stopped going to college and went to technical/trade school instead. My plan was to become Registered Nurse, and probably Nurse Practitioner after. But then being the only kid is really hard, my parents are also around the age of retirement, I cannot see myself just going to college and working in minimum wage part time job, then all the classes really stressed me out and some I felt like were irrelevant to the career I want. So I attended trade school where they offer Medical Assistant program. I was skeptical about it but I'm glad I did it. Now I have a full time job as an MA with $23/h pay and benefits. I also consider going back to school for advancement later on. Education is important but don't limit yourself thinking that's the only option. I think you just have to find you way around. There are hope and opportunities. Good luck!
I dropped out of uni and spent 2 years figuring out what I wanted for myself in life. sort of a reset button. when I was ready I enrolled in online classes and got my degree. the first time I was in college, I was there for the wrong reasons - to make others happy, because it's expected, etc. the second time I went, I was there for myself with clear goals of what I wanted.
I'm going through a shitty phase right now and saw this video. What a word of encouragement! Thank you! It inspires me to finally want to live my life and get a job I love or something I can tolerate. The only thing stopping me right now is COVID since a lot of companies are not hiring right now. But thank you Tina by telling your story that there is light in the tunnel or whatever the saying is!
Your life story will inspire many teenagers who haven't yet figured out what they want to do with their life - hard work always pays off.
Congrats to you for what you've achieved. I've been your subscriber for the past 2-3 years and have seen you grow. Love you so much ❤
I dropped out of college on my junior year of bachelor degree of biology. I thought I could become lab tech or be a part of medical field. The tension is real and I couldn’t handle it so now I am an artist nail tech and I am more happy than before but I did upset my parent.
Very inspiring, thank you for sharing your story :) Dropping out is nothing to be ashamed of. I'm 33 and have changed career 3 times and counting!! Haha. Life is never straightforward so we should never be afraid to chase our dreams and try new things, it's all part of the journey xx
I'm really happy for you! It's a big change even getting out of uni, and going into the real world as early as you did seems the most brave decision ever and the most authentic for you ❤️
Thank you so much Tina... I relate so so much. I've never graduated from college/uni and am still on the path of finding what's right for me. Hearing your story has given me comfort and I feel less anxious. Love you~!
Tina can I just say how proud and happy for you this makes me!! I've been watching your videos for almost 3 years now and I had no clue what journey you'd been on beforehand, and hearing you re-account this story and learning more about you has made me so happy. It's going to make me appreciate your videos even more now
I also dropped out of high school.
I took care of my grandma until she passed.
I finally got my GED ( the equivalent of a diploma here) .
My husband and I own our own company now.
This video surprised me, I was like what???????? Lol.
:) .
That’s amazing! Good for you both 😊
That's rough. I dropped out too though.
I was having a very bad time with mental health and a learning disability that was undiagnosed. I have dyslexia but for me it effects numbers much much more than letters, so it went unnoticed by others until after I dropped out. It caused me to be two years behind in math, so I would have had to take two whole extra years just for that- block classes weren't an option for me, because of how difficult it is for me to grasp math. None of my teachers knew how to handle how slowly I learned, they thought I was just lazy so they gave up. My best semester grade in math was 71, my worst was 22. On top of that I was struggling with an eating disorder and depression, among some other smaller things. So all together, I just couldn't do it. I dropped out a bit over half way through senior year.
But I got my GED two weeks before my class graduated. To me, that was such a huge accomplishment. I was still dealing with my mental health issues at that time, but the way the ged is made it so so much easier for me to take my time and focus. It's not the end of the world to drop out, and it honestly hasn't hindered me so far.
That was a great story Tina, I am so glad you shared it with us. Your very determined and very motivated and that's how you got where you're at today. I wish I could do the same thing. You I feel will make it big, you are coming out!!!!
I love the warm color eyeshadow and the cactus ! 💕
this story is actually so inspiring. it gives me more hope for the future
A very therapeutic and inspirational video that I'm sure many can relate to at some point in your journey. I am someone that has done a lot of schooling, including advanced degrees. Recently, found myself in a job that i didn't like where I felt I was wasting away every minute of my time, time as you say that you've lost and can't get back. Luckily, I'm was only there for a very brief time but I have learned from it. I've learned what I didn't like and didn't want to do and now know the direction I want to go in. I'm sure many people will find comfort and inspiration from what you have shared, and thank you for doing so!
I love this! I literally had the same thoughts straight after high school.. this makes me feel so much better knowing that I'm not the only one that didn't know what Iwanted to do for the rest of my life.. like most people I talk to or see are studying and know exactly what they want to do and Im like HOWWWW ?!
I think a lot of people can relate to this. I recently dropped out of university and don't regret it at all. Apart from my parents and siblings, no one else even knows about it. There's just too much shame attached to the idea of quitting school, overall.
Thank you so much for sharing
You seem to be such a good friend many people wish for. Love the way you are here and also love how you make me feel better, dunno how, cause we don’t know each other like face to face; however, yes, you make me believe in my dreams. Thanks, Tina. Hope we can meet someday, somewhere🤗
Awe, as an asian with strict asian parents i guess i always fell into this "cookie cutter" where you HAVE TO be a doctor, engineer or lawyer. Im glad you decided to share because i always thought of you as a picture perfect icon because you have such a bubbly personality on cam. Its crazy to hear that some of the people i look up to the most didnt even need a university. Youre so successful even without finishing highschool. For me, personally I always wanted to do music or art for some sort of job but then again i would probably be lectured (LOL i still love my parents).Im a pretty expressive person when it comes to being creative (hence why music is important to me). You are so brave to be putting this out there for MILLIONS to see. SO glad theres someone like you here to share your experiences with us.
bluumiy k wtf same
i relate but u kno what we will hv to chase our dreams. im an indian and my parents are like pretty conservative (also keeping fake apperances) type of ppl. i always tried to fit in but i can never be like them im not "book smart" that doesn't mean im more or less intelligent. ok so guys im telling my parents i wanna drop out of school well cuz of singing i might do it in few days..... ima update then their reaction 😬 (ps ima shy and introvert person so its gon be a shock for my classmates also im in 12th rn)
thank you for sharing tina ♡ i totally get you with the whole dad thing, theres a certain understanding/intimacy that i don’t have with my dad (who’s the typical “i expect you to become a doctor/engineer” asian father) and it’s part of the reason why i’m scared to even consider changing my course of becoming a doctor. but this video made me feel so much better, im trying to figure out what i want to do with my life and that’s okay. watching this feels like talking to a friend, i love you so much thank you again for this video and all that you do, you’re such an inspiration
and YES you should totally do more of these more casual, personal videos! i love them so much and it makes me feel like i’m just listening to a friend
I dropped out of high school because I fell in love and wanted to get married. Plus being out of school gave me more hours to work. But dropping out dosent mean you cant follow your dreams. 3 years married. And married life isnt 2 perfect people being perfect all the time. Its more like 2 imperfect people who aren't willing to give up on each other.
You’ve inspired me to finally purchase supplies for my shop. Thank you for the push. You are a clever, resilient woman. Bless you.
Good for you 🥰🙌🏽
Hi Tina!
I've been watching your videos for a while now, and after watching this video, you've inspired me that anything is possible through trial and error. You're a humbling and sweet person and I'm happy to see where you are in life. Much Love
Tina, thank you so much for this video!! Lately I’ve been so stressed and I’m constantly changing my major because I don’t know what I want to do for the rest of my life. Now I know that things can work out as long as I work hard and explore my options!
Hi Tina. The thing that hit my brain as you spoke is that life's èxperiences have to be different. You learned so much by getting out there and have proven that we are not all cookie cutter images. Well done, Tina.
than you for this. I'm in year eleven now and I have to start making decisions on what I want to do with my life. Please keep making videos like these.
You have a lot of subscribers because of your fun character and you love being yourself that is what most people love to see in a person.
Amazing video Tina! I am so inspired by your story! I think so many people get stuck in that degree stigma and what they think they HAVE to do instead of what they could be doing. I’ve known many people who have found success without going to college or even graduating high school. It’s the hard work and determination of people that creates success! And your video is a shining example of that! As always, thank you for sharing! 💕
Hey Tina! This was really inspiring to watch :) it’s heartening to see someone else try many different things to figure out what they really want to do and stick with! Makes me more motivated to try new things as well
Thank you so much for your words. I'm a student that's graduating this year, i recently finished classes and all that's left it's the graduation ceremony and 2018 was both a beautiful yet painful year because of all the changes that kept happening. I know what I want to study but its been hard because while all my classmates were doing their uni entrance exams I decided to wait till July to give them since senior year it's already hard as it is. Even knowing i did it to take care of my well being and with my parents' approval, it really did get me when people started criticizing my choice and telling me that i was wasting time and being lazy even though I'm one of the best students in my class and have a lot of responsibilities besides school to deal with for me to ever be lazing around.
You reminded me that I'm the one building my own path at my own pace, and that's really meaningful to me. Thank you so much for being a constant source of inspiration. I gotta confess i don't even wear makeup yet I've been following you for a long time because of your amazing and honest personality. I hope you continue to grow as a person and always live a fulfilling live surrounded by love. 💖💖
Love and good wishes from Ecuador. You really have a global audience that adores you. ❤❤
Girl dropping out of high school and you never looked back! Look at where you are now. So successful!
Gosh you made me cry tina! Thank you for the power words! Praying for more blessings to come to you and hoping that I would know my passion too! Still looking for it!
I am at that point now too (28) where I keep going from job to job, just trying to find something for me. I love makeup. I love making new things. I write, and I also illustrate. But the thing is, Newfoundland does not have the services that bigger places in the world have, for people who like these things. But, I truly do think I will try doing makeup for brides.
Thank you for sharing something so personal, Tina. I'm currently in the boat of wanting to switch careers, but I lack the experience on paper needed so I can move further along. Thankfully I've been finding some pretty solid leads lately, and I hope that at least one of them leads me to where I want to be. Hope to cross paths with you in Singapore when I finally relocate there. Best of luck to your journey and may you never lose your drive :)
Tina - this is inspiring. I firmly believe our society has a twisted idea of success... and that it doesnt accommodate to those with unique brains and skill sets. I didn’t drop out but I have struggled my whole life to be “successful” until I realized that the term doesn’t have one set meaning and in the end - your life decisions will bring the life you want or don’t want to live and that’s ok. We live and learn and it’s ok to jump out there and learn first hand instead of a class! Don’t ever feel pressured or have the arrogance some people have! A humble life is a happy life! Even if that means working at McDonald’s - if you love it - do it %100 lol you may be way happier then the doctor in loads of debt who doesn’t like their job! I’m a firm believer in life is what you make it. No matter what you do - enjoy it fully! Now go out there and continuing kicking ass like you already have been! No shame!
Thanks hun.... I finished year 12, had a go at uni, and now I'm a 35 year old nothing since autoimmune disease hit me 7 years ago.
Be proud of yourself girl!!!
You still worked hard to get where you are!
Much peace, kindness, love & respect to you Tina hun xxoo xxoo xxoo
This video was so refreshing to see. I'm currently a senior in high school, and also being from an asian family, I feel like so much of my identity is wrapped up in my academic performance. I'm pretty much a walking stereotype of so called 'success'--good grades, plays violin, science club president--but i constantly wonder where i'm really going with my life and whether the path i'm walking is one that i will regret in ten years. I think an ability to accept failure or just find an identity outside of a single career path is healthy and validates self-worth. It's something that I'm working too, so I'm glad you've gotten to this point, even if it's been difficult.
I think your point about how valuable your time is, is super important. It can apply to all sorts of situations in life. It is super impressive how far you've come. Thank you for the down to earth content!
love your drive, thanks for sharing. i truly believe in 'not selling your soul'
Thank you Tina, that's all I wanna say. I felt the same way, I go to university but I don't think it suits me (I'm in last year of engineering subjects, still struggling with my thesis). My mom suggested me to enter this kind of college, you know engineering college as it's main study, but in my deepest heart and thought I really wanna end it. After I watch this, I think I should follow my passion towards being an author, translator, or a content creator instead of being an engineer lol. All I need to do is graduate and I will be my own self and proudly do what I love in the future. Thank youuuuuu soooo much Tina I love you! ❤
Thank you for sharing your journey! You seem so sweet end confident! I'm a bit scared for the future, my parents are really supportive and loving and I'm so afraid to disappoint them. I some how lay so much pressure on my self. I'm happy to see you glow and find your way. Sometimes the idea of making a bad decision is worse than making a decision it self. I should be more bold!
I've been telling myself for a long time that I know what I want to do, but I really don't. I told myself that I wanted to become a chef and have my own little coffee house but that changed and then I thought to myself if I didn't make it in chef life, what could I see myself doing and then it came to me, I wanted to become a psychologist and I'm trying my very best to succeed in that department, but I failed my exams in December and I have to wait until next fall to try again.
You have given me the strength to show the world that I can do what I want. Thank you sooo much, Tina!!!
Oh I can relate on all levels. Although in my case, it wasn't high school, but I followed the medical career path of my parents and grandparents and went for dentistry school at 18 - which I left after a year. I felt like I betrayed myself and my family, but I hated it and couldn't stay there for a day longer. So I did what you did - went out to the real world to find my way. I did! Now I'm doing my MSc in the environmental field and I want to save as many species as I can. And my parents believe in me. ❤️ Thank you for sharing your story Tina, you're amazing!
I can relate since it took me a while as well to find my dream job (very fortunate that all my studies and experience really came together), being a college dropout. For some people, the path is clear and straightforward, but for others it's winding and full of ups and downs. Kudos to you for being motivated and driven enough to find something you love to do. 💖
Heyy, um girl I'm with you, I didn't drop out but, the not knowing part that's totally me. I'm 22 and I still not sure if the job I have is what I'm gonna be doing for all eternity :-D :-D :-D but I think that some people need to understand not everyone has it together, for some it could take 10yrs but the things is, is to not limit yourself, and I'm really happy for you keep doing what you do best, someone if not all of us will be blessed by your story. GOD BLESS 😘😘😘😘😘
Hello random person scrolling through the comments. I just wanted to wish u the best and I hope u have an amazing rest of ur day. Just wanted to say that u are gorgeous/handsome and don’t let anyone tell u otherwise. U are an amazing person and I hope that I have made ur day better. 😊 Remember to always spread positivity
Your weird why you stalking her and everyone elses coments weirdo
Judith Puppie how am I weird by spreading positively? And what does anything I said have to do with stalking Tina and other ppl???
@@diyasehgal2899 your being rude like you always are and you stalk people because in your first comment you said i just scrolled down to the comments to see whst others replied too and not all people think that stalking people is being nice okay so shhh
Judith Puppie lol ok.
@@diyasehgal2899 not funny dummy
I'm on 9th grade and I'm thinking about dropping out. School is not for me, I feel like I don't fit there. I have anxiety and social anxiety. I can't do it anymore
It's been 3 years now what happened did you drop out of school I know how you feel I had social anxiety in school too I couldn't take it I dropped out after the 9th grade but I got my GED
I LOVE these types of videos!!❤❤❤ This just gives me relief because I went through similar situations when I was growing up. The difference is I actually graduated highschool, went to uni for a year, transferred to city college, went back to uni and now I'm out of college trying to heal myself and finding a job that I would be happy doing while pursuing in digital art. I didn't graduate college like I anticipated in the past because of so much drama and personal things that just weighed me down and I felt like no one understands my situations. I had the courage to speak about failing classes and back then was the worst thing ever. Turns out I was diagnosed with depression and anxiety. I hated living it but now I'm slowly growing to loving it because it makes me more empathetic to others who are going through similar things too. I just felt I have something to share to others who felt alone that they aren't alone and they can get through this. I also like that you put sashimi in your hashtag because I think it's so creative! I think people should start to embrace and encourage creativity for others who have a passion that isn't a standardized job that we might not like. I am lucky to have some experience in the workforce and say I hated it! I don't think it's good to stick with a job you're not happy with because it can affect you one way or another. I hope all these make sense. I also think we should embrace our failures because it can lead us to something amazing!💖 Thank you so much for putting out these types of videos Tina!❤ You have shown us your vulnerability and I am so proud of you for taking the time and courage to share it with us❤ Doing something courageous isn't easy and you did a really good job!👏 Seriously! Not many people are brave enough to do it! It's okay to be vulnerable, we're humans not robots lol! (sorry for the cheesy comment😅) but I'm really thankful for you sharing one of your personal stories❤🙏 I love you so much and I hope you have a beautiful week!💖💕
Thank you for this video, Tina! Currently, I'm not in a happy place and just feel embarrassed. I did graduate high school but my family is so judgemental about me not going to college. My parents are trying to be supportive and giving me time to think of what to do. The thing is, I still don't know what I want to do in life. I relate to what you said about finding something to do for the rest of my life. I really want to find that one thing that makes me happy doing it. I know I like the creative field, but I don't know where to start yet. I know I'll find it one day. Again, thank you for sharing your story. 😊
Find your passion, dig deep and find it! Find what you love to do 😊
I wish I left school early but I caved into pressure and guilt tripping by my parents. I’ve graduated now but I feel way behind than where I am supposed to be. I’m playing catch up but I’ve also got debts on my back and honestly a degree I really didn’t need to succeed. School isn’t for everyone; I only went to network and please my parents ( and not really for me, how ironic). We only have one life to live, literally. I would encourage EVERYONE to just live it, the best way you can. And if that includes dropping out, do it. Remember, in most cases you can always go back, one way or another. Keep that in your back pocket, have a plan B and just go for it. If you like school, enjoy it as much as you can. I’m moving forward in my life. Thanks for the video, Tina!
Love you Tina
i find it so amazing how you stayed true to yourself and didn't stop learning new stuff. It must have taken a lot of courage. Thank you so much for sharing!
Okay so you dropped out of high school that was probably the smartest thing you ever did. The way I see it any government controls you per level they control how much you learned in kindergarten they control how much you learn in first grade second grade third grade, Etc. This way dropping out of school you've excelled on your own and you have become a beautiful woman with a business and a wonderful man and you know what who cares! You are you because of you and the wife that you have lived. For someone who watches TH-cam for different reasons I can say this I don't know you I just know of you by your videos and I can say that I'm proud of you for who you are and who you have become. It's a beautiful thing to share and I'm sure we all appreciate it but you know what it makes you no less than who you are today. Hugs to you and keep going strong♡♡♡
Really, I do love and appreciate your willingness and outlook on your life not to mention, your honesty.
As you've said, we all share similar fears and struggles (to some degree).
As for me, my life is no where perfect.
But, it means alot that a TH-cam Celebrity / Beauty Guru can open up and be so genuine. Seeing that, not every Public Figure lends the external people (fan base) a microscope into their lives.
So, I'm very much grateful someone can be humble enough for me, to see their short comings can inturn be BIGGER destined BLESSINGS.
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Dang That was actually a long video but it didn’t feel long. Your story is so relatable even for people who did graduate, and are struggling to find their career calling in life. Thank you for sharing your story and the inspirational advice!
I'm so late with watching this but I love and appreciate you for sharing you're story Tina! Although wasn't a dropped out, I had sort of a similar experience. I tried to get high grades, good score, did the "Asian 5", then got into the course Ive been wanting my whole highschool life - forensic science. But I got into it and I was so exhausted!!!!!!!! And I was starting to not enjoy it. To the point I was really losing my mentality, like my mental health was deteriorating. When you mentioned you had to convince your dad to drop out, I was the same, Ihjad to convince my parents who were so against the thought, that I wanted to switch into something else because my passion were gone. There were so much crying involved and I was so depressed to the point I had to drop out and change courses without their permission. Then told them afterwardd that I had already done the switch. I didn't know what to do I just also wanted something creative and hands on so I chose film and TV because I used to edit a lot of videos then in HS and I enjoyed the late night hard work and seeing the fruit afterwards. But then!!! even after all that I wasnt enjoying the course cos the travel alone was tiring and I had part time jobs. I couldnt move out from home to be close to uni due to financial difficulties and my uni was almost 3 hrs away from home by public transport. The motivation was lost in between but I decided to push through and thought to study abroad for a semester thinking if I get a break from Australia and live somewhere different maybe I'll get my motivation back to study. Which is why I decided to study in Korea bc I heard of their strict educational system. Anyway there I found my passion for photography, weirdly and even though it's taken me 4 years to actually take my foot into the indistry and been working my way up, never down nor sideways, i'm happy of the decisions I made bc I know they were for my own happiness and sanity. Hope everyone who's been struggling can find some light in their own struggles and to remember dont let anybody tell you what to do if it means not reaching your goals. The opportunity is there but you really have to work or even make a drastic change for the better!♡
You should definitely do more of these videos cause they really inspire some people. I'm honestly happy for how far you've came from! My eyes are watery from watching this. Your videos make me feel how genuine you want to be for your viewers and I'm pretty sure your viewers appreciate that. Keep going and I hope you have a great year 🙆🏻♀️ God bless you, Tina 💕
I'm in my late 30s, left my last job as a medical assistant and struggling to sort out my next career path :( oh and my mom isn't pleased with my current decision as an uber driver to supplement until i find a brilliant idea!
Good for you on making your dream career happen! Your choice took guts and courage :) .
It is so important to go after your passion because if you don’t you are going to end up like me at 51 and still trying to find out who I am and what my passion is. I know I’m creative but feel that I am too old to start now. Ty you for sharing. For all the younger generation don’t waste time and go after your dreams if u don’t....you will be like me at 51 regretting that I didn’t do something sooner.
I dropped out of high school too. You are not alone
I dropped out too after the 9th grade but I got my GED
@@ralphmelvin1046 I got my GED too
I’m currently 17 and a current senior in high school. It’s surreal to think that at my age, you were courageous enough to ask your parents to let your parents drop out of high school and managed to find yourself through life while doing so much work on the side. You’re truly an inspiration for people who never did well in school. Hope you keep up the good work!
Hey how are you now? Im 16 nd also want to drop out
Tina, you are one of the most mature persons I have come across- despite all those whatever you had to go through, you are absolutely no drama. So so hardworking and strong. 💖💖💖
Inspiration. Going through a similar situation.. thank you for taking the time to share this
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Omaygash. I can literally relate! 😩 thank you for sharing this. Until now, im still struggling in this area. Hopefully i find my way too
I dropped out of high school in late 2017, I just had to. I was 15, almost 16. School made me have a depression which resulted in "school phobia". I learned that I may be a gifted child and that's why I felt this way, nobody noticed. I would resist my feelings and ignore them and my mental health got worse. I'm white lol but my dad was (still is) very worried and didn't understand how bad it was. Dropping out was the best decision I've ever made for my mental health. Also, modeling is my dream career and teachers wouldn't let me do it/kinda imply that I wasn't good enough.
Thank so much for this relatable video (to me) Tina ❤️
Have you considered being home-schooled?
@@hannap8052 I did. I already ordered my classes but the shipping is taking time
Thank you Tina for offering your perspective on dropping out of school!
Even though you dropped out of high school, you still went on to pursue your education, be it in graphic design or makeup. I admire your persistence and I'm happy for your success but most importantly,
you never stopped learning and I think that's the real takeaway here! We should always strive to learn new things and educate ourselves!
✨honestly that gave me a bit of hope xD thank you so much!! and I'm so proud of you!! and really glad that I've decided to watch this video✨
This is totally something u shouldn’t be embarrassed abt. I’m really glad that u are sharing ur story and inspiring ppl all over the world everyday. U are an amazing person and I hope u never stop following ur dreams cause everything is possible 😊 Have an amazing rest of ur day
My Asian family just disowned me for dropping out of college to go into welding, so this really hits home. Thank you for being some representation of alternate pathways to success, I love your channel so so much
So sorry😌
It takes guts to share something like this on a platform like this and I genuinely appreciate that. I think it may have been simply nailogical or someone else that said something about one of the Paul brothers dropping out of high school about how they say “hey look how successful I am, I didn’t go to school” which the point they had made was being successful on the internet is much like winning the lottery. Just because a small amount of people can be successful without even a high school diploma doesn’t mean the majority will be. I’m glad you turned out successful and got to where you are. In America you cant get into college without at least a GED. I think this actually will be beneficial to people who have gone through or are going through something similar because you’ve worked hard to get to where you are and a lot of what you’ve gotten isn’t necessarily about luck. I appreciate how much of a hard worker you were and still are and I wish you nothing but success and happiness ❤️💕
I personally graduated high school and I hated my school. I didn’t want to go to college yet so I decided to enlist in the Army and that was one of the best decisions I had made for me personally. It gave me the freedom to work, travel, and learn on the job and explore ventures I wouldn’t have been able to at such a young age. Now that I’m 26, divorced, have a 4 year old, am remarried, and now have my second child on the way I am pursuing a nursing degree and I’m roughly 2 years in. Everyone goes at their own pace and there’s nothing wrong with that.
I am in high school. (11th grade)
Thank you for sharing your story.❤
Really loved this video it really helped me change my perspective on education. Much respect to you Tina for finding out what you love and doing it!!
I dropped out for many reasons straight out of high school. I went back at the age of 28 when I was sure what I wanted to do which allowed me to jump both in without a care what others thought. It's funny how so many people later tried to take credit for encouraging me but the truth was they gave me hell which made my life difficult the first time around.
Thank you, Tina. Your journey is really giving me inspiration and hope to do something with my life.
I dropped out of high school too and ever since I’ve felt like a failure. I’ve felt like I won’t be able to do what I want with my life because I have this seemingly huge obstacle in my way.
Watching this video made me tear up and realize that I’m not alone. There are others just like me who have made it.
Keep up the good work and again, thank you.
Edit; Also, I’m so proud of you for getting so far and realizing your dreams!
I’m in college right now, and while it’s not exactly the same thing, I was dropped from my university’s nursing program (I’m currently still in university but I have switched majors). I feel much happier with my current major, although I’m still uncertain about my career path, but this was the push I needed to just try it! Especially since tomorrow is my first day of my second semester as a third year college student. I hope I can find something I feel as enthusiastic you feel about makeup, Tina. Your story was such an inspiration. :)
I've been watching your videos for the past 2-3 years now and you're hands down my favorite TH-camr. Your content is always interesting and informative.
YOU JUST KILLED IT TINA!!!
Why is this video so real and so relatable? I love Tina Sashimi!❤️❤️❤️
thanks for sharing Tina :) this has encouraged me to keep up with my Etsy shop which i began a few months ago, but haven't had much success.
Keep up with it! Success takes time 💕
You are such a brave woman and thank you for sharing your experiences. I love this kind of videos too.
Thank you for inspiring freelancers everywhere. I still need help overcoming the fear of failure, so I was happy to know you just jumped at every opportunity that came your way.
Thanks for this. I didn't drop out, but I feel like I was pretty close, I was ready for it to be over and if it were any longer I would have. I don't know what I want to do with my life right now, but I'm also a creative soul, I just have to find my niche, so thank you for this video, it makes me feel a bit better about my situation.
Your message came to at a time when I am thinking about such things...thank u for shedding a little light on my own thoughts and ambitions. ❤
Thank you Tina for your insightful video. My father was extremely strict as well since I'm a second generation student. I always felt a lot of pressure and hopelessness because of my dad's expectations. I always skipped classes and didn't know what I really wanted to do.
Anyone who wants to say being a drop out is "corny" is really not getting the point. Despite your past decisions, you still found what works for you. Education nowadays can be very expensive if you're in places like America. Not everyone needs to go to college to be successful. I know plenty of friends who are stuck paying thousands of loans because they felt like college was their only choice.
If anyone young is reading this, just DO YOUR RESEARCH. See what makes you happy, see what subjects you're good in, ask for academic guidance if you're struggling. Don't feel guilty or compare yourself to others. We are all fighting our own battles and not in a race.
very inspiring!!! i was in this not-fully-happy-with-my-life type of situation before, but now i m totally enjoy my life! well almost...the only thing is to find my true love :) so wish me luck, ahah!!!! love ya!
Thanks so much Tina 🌸🤗
I love that you are so open about this💛💖
I think this is great Tina.. I'm glad you are being more you and open.. I hope you do more of these. its nice getting to know little parts of you only your close family and friends know.. Keep on shining and trying. One Love girl ✌💖
I dropped out because of anxiety and depression and I was having health issues it was very difficult to breathe and concentrate on my school work and i begged my parents to take me to the doctors but to them education is more important than my health but if I die I still can't get that education anyway 😔
Thanks for being vulnerable and sharing yourself with us. Loved hearing of your journey. I applaud your courage to seek out a career that makes you happy and fulfilled. Looking forward to watching more of your videos.