Girl I’m 29 years old and just finished doctor of physical therapy school. Got rejected to 10 schools first time and then got accepted to 1 out of 10 schools the 2nd time. After the first rejection I got depressed, gave up on everything, felt worthless. But then something clicked from within me and I tried again. One thing is, I wish I got the mental health I needed right away. I kept saying I’m young, I have the rest of 20s to figure it out - no, time goes by fast so don’t wait. I know this situation just happened to you, but keep yourself busy and take action. It’s okay to be upset though. Cuzz u don’t want to be in your late 20s regretting the fact that u let yourself be depressed for too long (not saying that will happen just giving a reminder). Regardless if u are going to try again or not, the rejection (as u said) is part of life obstacle. I know everyone says this, but hard work in combination with positive manifestation (without giving up) will eventually pay off- it always does in some way and some form. It’s hard to believe it right now, but let time heal. U got this! Let yourself be in the feelings, this experience will just make u a better person!!
You’ve got this! Grad school admissions process is a beast - especially for neuroscience right out of undergrad. It’s normal to question your career plans, but don’t! A year of working as a research tech and getting some more publications and conference presentations on your CV can really make the world of a difference. And you can enjoy NYC more and learn a bit more about your research goals
So here are some things to say and acknowledge (from my POV ofc): 1) it’s very unprofessional for faculty to lead you on like that during your application process. You should never imply to a candidate that they are being accepted without them receiving documentation of acceptance. That is a reflection of them, not you. 2) These events are not a representation of your identity. You are intelligent, brave, and capable of succeeding. Maybe the timing to go is not this year, maybe next year, who knows maybe five years from now! From perspective and similarly being in your shoes last year, life is sometimes meant to give you different discourse to learn and grow. It’s quite humbling and from my previous experiences, made me count my blessings for when things go “right”. Just know, these are times of courage and vulnerability, so see it through as an opportunity for new perspective. 3) Everything will be okay. Reapplying exists, trying again exists, and trying something new also exists. Either way, you are allowed to alter your goals for what you want to accomplish. Idk if you think the same as I, but I used to mentally combat with changing my goals as I saw them as failures of not trying hard enough. I’m 23, and my best friend who is 30, recently gave me some words of wisdom that to allow yourself to change is an act of growth, not hinderance. If this does not apply to you, then nevermind. But I wish someone told me this when I was applying to grad school last year (I am in grad school now by much of pure luck and work ethic). Thank you for being vulnerable. I do not comment often on videos, but seeing your growth over the past couple of years has been humbling and has always made me work harder. Despite these moments of reality, you are a very successful individual and I look up to you very highly.
Hey Izzy I hope you're doing okay. I went through that process for the past 4 years. I applied to grad school over and over again. Did more volunteer hours, took more classes to improve my GPA. I was told I was on the top of the waiting list and I had good chances of getting in. And year after year I was rejected. So I completely changed my career path. I'm 27 and I'm back in school taking an after degree program to be a teacher which is much different than my previous goal of being an occupational therapist. However I am much happier. I think I was on the wrong path before. And I hope when I'm finished school in about a year I will enjoy being a teacher. I hope you either get accepted or find a new path ❤️ sending you good vibes and good luck.
Izzy, I feel like we're going through more or less the same thing, only that I got rejected from all of the internship positions that I applied to. I relate to your itch of being so close yet so far. No amount of words could change the scenario right now but trust the timing. You've got this!
Got rejected from med school last year, applied to a Master's and it is the best thing to happen because I think this program has already made me a stronger applicant. While a lot of programs' cycles have closed, the point is that maybe you have something else coming your way. I'm wishing you all the luck!!
I just went through the grad process and had very similar results. It’s been tough finding any positive from it all, but I will say that it’s opened up my mind a little. Before applying, I was fixated and even started imagining my life as a PhD student. Now, with only one offer to not one of my top choices, i’m slowly starting to accept the prospect of going into industry and for some reason, it’s almost felt like a breath of a fresh air. That acceptance of new potential opportunities is yes; a little terrifying because it’s not really what we’ve worked towards for 4 years, but exciting. Wish u and everyone that had to go through a similar process the best! Hope things will turn up for us
Izzy, I've been watching your youtube for a while, but never really commented. You are a brilliant and beautiful young woman. We're around the same age, and I hope that one day I could be as well-articulated and inspiring as you. Your school is also my dream school (I didn't get in, but it still remains my dream school). I am also going through a very similar process, but I just finished mine and am waiting for responses. Seeing you in tears broke my heart, and I wish I could say something to cheer you up. But rejections really suck and invalidate our own self-worth. As much as people will try to tell us that we will do great things no matter where we end up, a little part of us die in the process and wished for better. I really get you when you repetitiously said that you don't know what to do. I feel this. I cannot even imagine what else will I be doing. I do hope you will get better. You are a gem and a shining star, and I hope that you will never give up and keep shining.
Bro what ? ! You're amazing , if they rejected you I can't imagine them accepting anyone! You're so dedicated, such a hard worker, people like being around you, you care about your work. Whereever you end up, whatever you end up doing, the people you're working with will be lucky to have you on their team. You're such a good student you inspire countless people. I'm sorry you are going through a hard time but if it's any consolation You are definitely one of my favorite RUclipsrs, I love watching your videos, anytime you post I watch asap. Whatever path you choose I know you'll be great.
So much respect to you Izzy for sharing this and showing your vulnerable side. I know it's literally the most difficult time right now but please know everything truely does happen for a reason and you will soon realise that you got through this and made something great out of it. Things will get so much better so soon and don't be harsh on yourself, everything you have done has NOT been for nothing!! You will look back on this video and this time and be so proud of where you were and where you will be then. But definitely let yourself feel sad and down about this, but please know that you are more than your education and goals!!! We love you so much
I went through something similar and felt so dumb and honestly embarrassed. Your ability to share, be honest and and comfort others going through rejection is admirable.
girl, you have had so many cool experiences and accomplishments so far, from doing lab work, being a ta, moving to Hawaii by yourself, going to school in the largest city of North America, gaining a great following on youtube... don't beat yourself up too much about it. You have done more with your life than most of the people in their early 20's that I know.
Izzy, as someone who was also rejected from graduate school this admissions cycle and who also feels lost, I want to thank you for posting this. It was cathartic for me to watch and let me know that I am not alone in the disappointment and uncertainty I have been feeling about my path forward. This has been a very difficult experience and I want to thank you for your openness and vulnerability.
Sending lots of hugs to you Iz, I remembered when I apply for college I got rejected in so many of ‘dream’ ones and it sucked a lot bc I felt that I work so hard for nothing but everything gets into place, time is the best mentor! 🤞
I’m both so sorry for what you’re going through right now and so impressed with your bravery in showing your vulnerability. You can’t know how many young people it is helping. Through the years, and dealing w rejections in life, I’ve learned a few things that might be helpful. Let yourself feel however you’re feeling right now and be kind to yourself and patient with yourself. Know that the answer to the next step will come in time. You will start putting things into either the box of “this isn’t going to stop me, I’m going to find a way” or “maybe I didn’t want this as much as I thought and it’s a blessing in disguise” or another box. It will become clearer and clearer with time and after you get past some of the strong emotions of right now. You are smart and strong and you will get wherever it is you want to go. We know that. And if you temporarily don’t know that, you will know it again soon. I promise.
Hi Izzy, thank you for sharing this with us. I think it required a lot of strength. All of the things you mentioned about being confused and tired is so valid. Even if it's hard to see currently, I know you will end up in a position that is amazing.
I went through and felt exactly what you're experiencing back in 2020!! I got rejected to all the grad programs I applied to and it seriously devastated me- I wanted to cry every time someone posted that they got into grad school or when people would post selfies of their first day in grad school as they were going to their first class. I ultimately ended up reapplying and got in! Think it over and if it it something you still want to do, try again!
I'm so sorry. I know this is a hard time for you (understandably) but I know you'll bounce back and in a year from now, you'll look back and realize this was all for the best. Just know one thing, these rejections are not a reflection of your worth at all. You're amazing ! I know way greater things are waiting for you.
Tearing up watching the end of your video, Izzy! A good friend of mine found herself in a very similar situation to you (feeling like she was led on by schools and ultimately rejected) so I'm going to send her this so that she has someone to relate to. Thanks for being so raw and vulnerable. It definitely sucks, and my heart goes out to you! You are NOT dumb, and you're so young, so much opportunity lies ahead for you. Sending you hugs and sunshine!!
i quit my job to focus on applying to PhD programs and i got rejected from all of them this cycle as well :') you're not alone izzy and this just means there's something different out there that needs you more than school at this time. everything will fall into place.
You are so real! This is what it’s like to apply to anything. Being vulnerable, trusting in yourself, putting yourself out there for the world to judge. This moment will only make you stronger in what ever path you take. Life is not a race, you have all the time to figure out your true calling! Thank you for sharing this ❤️
im waiting for transfer admission decisions right now from my top school. I feel like I'm on the edge of this giant cliff and have no idea what I'm going to do or react when I hear back. Its any day now. This video was really relatable and reassuring just to see someone else feel how Im feeling. Thank you, and I know you are going to make big strides and thrive wherever life takes you
I'm graduating college in two months and I get you! It's so scary, most of my classmates are going on to master's degrees and I'm still not sure what I'm doing after I graduate... I believe life will take me where I'm meant to go, I hope the same for you! It will get better :)
Thanks for sharing this, Izzy! You're in research, so you're diligent and dedicated! I'm super impressed with how you're able to put your emotions into words shortly after receiving various news and events throughout the week and also your positive coping skills like working on planning your roommate's birthday. All that while filming for this video. Your persistence and empathy/eq will be greatly rewarding someday and will continue to be a great asset! I'm 27, out of college from a great west coast university. I've had people in my life tell me that I wasted that and my life. So things have been tough. I've had a lot of setbacks and have been soul searching, and I wish I took them like you've shown here! This has been eye opening. Thanks for sharing! I hope you keep applying, and go with your gut when you get your acceptance!
Sending you so many hugs Izzy! I'm also a graduating college senior and so appreciate you sharing this and vocalizing what you're feeling as I know so many are experiencing the same. Whatever you chose to do next is going to be absolutely amazing and please remember that you are INCREDIBLE no matter what. 💛
Hi, I just to say how sorry I am. As a person who ties their academic success to my worth at times (trying to unlearn ty therapy lol) I am happy you are trying to unlearn it . Sending you sm love and light rn!
This video came, for me, very timely. I've been facing a lot of rejection to schools, jobs, and other positions/programs. It's frustrating because even though you work so hard and do everything you can, it feels like it's not enough and there's nowhere to go and nothing to do. It feels like you had this vision and this plan and somehow it doesn't work out. It feels like you were so incredibly close--maybe even almost touching that goal--and then all of a sudden, it feels like there's a wall. And you can't have it for some reason. Then all of a sudden the imposter syndrome and doubt come and say "I told you so". And even though "rejection is a part of life" and thousands (even millions) feel the same way, it hurts. It really really hurts. I'm not sure if this is exactly how you feel, but this is how I'm feeling about my life. Then I saw your video and clicked in. Izzy, thank you for being vulnerable and sharing this moment in your life with us. Your feelings are completely valid. As your internet little sister, I believe in you. You are extremely smart, talented, and resilient. I know that you might not ever see these words and these words might not be of much comfort to you, but I know that you'll be okay because of just who you are. So many times people say "just learn from it" or "take away a lesson" and sometimes, it's okay to not have that "lesson". You are doing good. I just hope you are taking care of yourself.
Awww!!! Yes, thanks for being honest & not only show a "perfect" life. Since I watched you, I have seen how disciplined you are! Keep @ it everything happens for a reason but of course right now it might seem a bit hard and it's a process. But can't wait to see what GREAT thing is coming your way because yes some doors close but one that you don't see coming will open :) Nothing but the best for you!
You are so brave for putting this out there-- please know that this is helping people. Including me. I have worked my ass off all throughout high school and got 8 back to back rejections/waitlists last week. The only 2 decisions I'm waiting for is from NYU and Barnard-- neither of which are looking too good. I feel embarrassed and incredibly disappointed. I feel you.
I first want to say thank you for sharing this with us. I really appreciate it. This time period before Graduation is crazy and uncertain and it’s even worse when everyone is breathing down our necks on future post grad plans. It’s okay to not see the reason in the rejections now and it’s okay to feel those emotions and truly just cry. Wishing you the best Izzy❤️. It will all pan out how it is supposed to.
i hope you're doing okay izzy! id also like to say im so grateful that you're sharing this, even though you're probably feeling most vulnerable right now. a lot of people just show the highlight reel of life and tend to forget that reality could sometimes also look like this. one thing that i always try to remember (even when im wallowing in my countless rejection letters) is that rejection is just redirection !! its not a measure of your capabilities but just redirection of your energy towards a better place
Hi Izzy, nothing anyone says is going to change or help how you're feeling right now. This feeling sucks. Totally sucks. And no matter how one tries to navigate through this feeling, the first few weeks are the worst. I'm glad you said this out loud. Take your time. To process it, to take it all in. And please take care. Loads of love and hugs to you.
Hey Izzy, I stumbled upon your channel recently. I'm also a senior in college and applied for 9 PhD programs this application cycle. I got waitlisted at 3 different places where the interviews all felt really good. I totally understand how you felt when they gave you hope but didn't end up giving you an offer. When I was at my lowest, one professor told me a lot of really successful faculties either got rejected from all the places they applied their first year or got into only one program. I eventually got off of one of the waitlists last week and it was one of my top choices. But honestly, when I was waiting, I thought about applying next year again. Please don't give up! This year was really hard for grad schools! You've got this!
Hey Izzy, I hope you’re feeling better. I’ve been watching your vlogs for a while and one of the things that I love and appreciate is your honesty on things. I think a lot of people go through similar things in life but most times we don’t talk about it so we get the feeling that we are alone in these situations. Watching your content and how you deal with life has always been such an inspiration and makes me respect you so much as a person. There times in life where we can’t see what waits in the future…and it’s totally okay. It can be scary but life goes on and we keep on living. You got this ! Love u with all of my heart:)
Im so sorry for everything Izzy but really thank you for sharing such vulnerable moments with us. As someone who also doesn’t have life figured out videos like these make me feel less alone. However, please don’t lose yourself in what you think your purpose is, simply LIVE. Breate life entirely. Don’t get caught up in your expectations of what your life should be. Find joy in the smallest things. As shitty is this is now, trust me when I say that life will work out for you!
as someone who plans to take on the grad school app process in a year and in a similar field, i'm really proud to see another person esp another stem girlie talk about this because the process and going through rejection can suck but i am sending so much love and i hope that u take time to feel all ur feelings you will eventually find the path for u
Thank you for being honest and vulnerable with us Izzy ❤ I know that has to be hard to do. No matter what I see a bright future for you. Take care love 💗💗
Keep your head up young lady. I didn’t get into grad school and didn’t get many job interviews in last year year of college. I wound up going to med school instead . Looking back, it was the best decision of my life. At the time you feel pretty bad, but it all happens for a reason…
Sending virtual hug! I’m going through some similar process and you’re already braver than those who hesitate to start. We’ll all reach our goals some days💕
Hey Izzy, thanks for sharing this. Takes a lot of courage to be upfront about rejection, I feel like a lot of people only post the good aspects of life on social media. Just know that you are not alone in this. I was rejected from all the grad programs I applied to in 2018. I took the year off to volunteer, do my GRE, work and just gain more experience overall and got 10 interviews (ultimately accepted to Sarah Lawrence College) the following year. Never give up, we are rooting for you!!!
You are smart and bright and will go through this . Make sure contact directly or meet in person with grad advisors before you apply the schools. it will help.
This is the first video of yours I watched, and I teared up towards the end :"( I experienced similar things with my internship search -- received a verbal offer but ended up getting rejected by my dream company. It's definitely difficult to process the feelings, but all the emotions are VALID. I'm also in the middle of this loop of being ready to move on & feeling down again. But everything will be okay in the end. It will all work out.
You're such a hard worker like I've been here on this channel since last 4 years and I've seen you work hard in all your videos, you did your best now dont kill yourself
You can’t deny the massive effort, hard work and determination it took to even get to the point of getting an interview. It’s a no right now, but there are plenty more yes’s out there for you too. You’re doing amazing Izzy x thanks for sharing the reality of your experience 💗 from Aus x
So much respect for you posting this. I'm 18 years old and about to start my first year of undergrad this year planning to do cs. While only applying to UCs I got rejected by almost all of my top choices except one of them. Even my dream school I was rejected too and even though the school I got into right now is a really really good school itself I didn't get in for the major I wanted. REJECTION SUCKS SO MUCH. Rather I tried to not feel like a disappointment, but it got so hard. Both my cousins my age got into Berkeley and UCLA while I did not. My parent's happiness over the school I got into lasted 2 days before it turned into disappointment and I don't want to do anything anymore.
Izzy, I've started watching your vlog when you were in Hawaii. I just want to say is that don't give up. My dad would always tell me that nothing is easy in life. Boy, was he right. It can crush you easy. You have warrior blood, keep fighting on. Keep swinging and fight on. Don't give up. I understand how frustrating it can be. I never went to school, or had any education. I'm just some old fisherman with a head injury. But I got your back and just don't give up. Keep fighting in life. If not, move to Hawaii so you can surf everyday and enjoy yourself. Take care
your vulnerability and ability to allow yourself to feel and express negative emotions is v impressive; even those things have been rough, keep your head up and things will work themselves out in unexpected ways :)
I recently read it is harder to get into a psych phd than an MD phd program. I also saw a tiktok where a girl was talking about psych phd programs this cycle having a 0.1% acceptance rate. This is due to a huge variety of reasons. I digress, I’m sorry some schools led you on that’s messed up but I can tell you will be successful no matter what you do. PLEASE PLEASE do not give up after not making it in after a single app cycle. I believe in you, for what it’s worth 💙
If your ambitions are higher than most peoples your eventually gonna hit “the wall”. That feeling imposter syndrome hit me hard too and I cried. As for me, I changed directions in my life when I hit a “wall”. Then I hit another one, but i found it worth scaling so to speak. A while ago I began to find success in what I’m doing now. Quitting isn’t bad if you don’t find what your doing is meaningful. Doing what you hate is soul sucking believe me. Worst than feeling lost figuring yourself out.
I admire your courage to apply for graduate school programs! I hope you keep going and don’t let rejections from stopping you in achieving your goals. It’s not just one thing that defines us and who we are. Best wishes
Hi Izzy, so sorry for what you're going through. Graduation time should a joyful time but it's really stressing because you have to have everything figured out even though most of those things are out of our control. Sending you peace and love, what's meant for you will get to you.✨
Hi Izzy, this sucks and I am so sorry you have to go through this. I am a few years older and have definitely been in your shoe before. I know it's tough right now but I do believe that everything happens for a reason and that you're onto bigger and better things. Take lots of rest because you've been working so hard! xxx
I am so sorry. Applying to PhD programs is brutal. I applied to similar programs, although it was many years ago, and I still remember how stressful it was. Defending my dissertation was actually less stressful. Take the time to process, and then, when you are ready, consider reaching out to the faculty that were especially enthusiastic about admitting you. Decisions are usually made by committee for the limited spots. And that means really brutal decisions. Find out what was strong about your application, and what, if anything, could have been stronger. You may find out that it just came down to the fact that it was someone else's turn to get a student, not the faculty member that would be your advisor. Or that there were only three spots this year, and you were number four on the list. Next year there may be six spots. If this is truly what you want to do, then do not let this discourage you. You are in an incredibly competitive space. You would not have even been granted an interview, let alone been flown out to a program, if you were not qualified. If this is what you want to do, then working in a lab and getting some pubs under your belt for the next year will make you an even stronger candidate.
i’m a 16 year old student in high school. you are litro my inspiration as a med student at columbia, and every time you upload i get extremely excited because you are where i want to be in life. i kno it hurts rn but u r a amazingly smart person and i can promise you what you said at the end will come true, a year from now you will look back on this and realize it all worked out in the end
@@dialectic5361 Pre-med is completely different from med, and she ended up saying a while ago that she no longer wanted to apply for med school anymore
I’m so sorry about the bad news. Can you work on a master’s degree at Barnard in the interim? Maybe the students that did get into those programs already had master’s degrees and a work record. Just follow your heart. My granddaughter hasn’t heard back from her applications yet, she might get rejected from all seven of them. She was already rejected from Barnard’s MPH program and she graduates from there this year too. The competition is beyond fierce and I don’t perceive a level playing field at all.
These types of things are literally the worst because your like questioning your entire purpose and your values and if everything you ever did was even right. You also start to regret, but trust everything does happen for a reason and you also have to look at it from the perspective that these are other humans, flawed humans evaluating you, they are not end all be all! They make mistakes. That is to say you will always find your way, and after lows come highs🥰🥰 ur strong and extremely valid just always remember that!
It is okay friend, it happens to the best of us, I understand that feeling because I'm in the same boat. And keep in mind it is not you, it is just them and the system, we have to suffer, to get it, so we can be like, we appreciate it. Take care
Izzy, I’ve been watching your videos for years now and I live your content. I wanted to say that I graduated last year and went through a very similar process but applying to jobs - I would interview and everything seemed great just to be rejected. I know it sucks and give yourself time to feel that, but know that what’s meant for you will not pass you by. Things will turn out better than you imagined and I’m sure you’ll look back even a few months from now and be grateful for the way things worked out. XX
I know it may seem hard to truly accept, but everything really does happen for a reason. The admissions process is incredibly brutal, but thankfully, life does not begin and end with college and/or grad school. I took 5 years off between college and grad school (JD/MBA) and it ended up working out because I had not ever considered getting my MBA until I took some time off. In the meantime, treat yourself well!! If you work full time, you will be able to afford some things that your friends who are students will not. Travel, SHOP, eat well, enjoy not being bound to classrooms and the library. Time will pass by before you know it, and you can always apply to grad school in the future. I know it hurts - but life is bigger - and better - than any one school! Vow to enjoy it, starting today! xo
hey izzy, i don't really comment on videos that often but i thought i'd just come on here and send some verbal encouragement your way. I'm an economics major in Singapore (and i think we're even the same age?) and i've been following your journey ever since u decided to change majors to econ so i've been a sub for a while now. just wanted to say that i know ur feeling real shitty right now cos ur probably feeling like when these schools reject u they reject u for all that u are cos u gave all ur effort into these applications/interviews, and so the rejection must definitely feel personal. but i just wanted to let u know that ur feelings of disappointment are completely valid, but know that although its hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel now, everything really happens for a reason and in the future, i'm sure u'll come to realise that it's a good thing these things happened the way they did. adulting is scary, and navigating the world after university is daunting bc its every man for himself, but know that its gonna be okay and i'm sure u have a wonderful support system to fall back on. i think the fact that u could even say that maybe filming this process is a good thing really shows ur maturity in handling these tough rejections and not many people can have that disposition when they're in the thick of it. all the best and we're all rooting for you! (ps i'll be on a semester exchange in nyc this fall so i hope our paths cross!)
Just found out my granddaughter who graduates from Barnard this year got all rejections from her grad school applications. She’s going to work for two years and reapply.
hi Izzy, I'm sorry you going through this, really, even because I was in the same place weeks ago. I also was really persistent and focused on my goal of going through graduation school, but then I was really suffering at the time, because of the whole situation (pandemic, school teachers). And I think at the time, part of me was really having the idea of changing my professional goal already, but I couldn't accept it, I felt that I would be less if I gave up in the middle and changed my mind, that I should just be stronger and move on with everything bad that was happening through academic activities. So the first thing I learned is IT'S TOTALLY OKAY TO CHANGE YOUR MIND, we go through a lot of different experiences (in my case, a lot of bad ones), and this may change our perspective of our goals, and it's okay. Then, I started to put another goal to work on industry. And the process was so hard, there were a lot of rejections, and I got on a hole where I could only think there was something wrong with me plus the anxiety to not be doing something e moving toward something anymore. It's really hard, and I understand when you said you don't see something "positive" or anything coming of it. I think it depends where you gonna go from now on, if you decide you gonna try again, then you already passed through the process, and you could focus on learning more about it, what you could do diferently, etc. I talked to much KKK. Anyway, eventually I got a internship, and in the industry I really wanted. And through the process, I learned that it's really important to know what you want, to know yourself. So my guess is, in this turbulent process of finishing college, and doing interviews, use them in your favor to study more of yourself, go through your journey and where do you want to go right now. And for the final, my friends always said to me: Something better and fitted just for you is coming in the right time and moment. Wish the best for you !
Hi Izzy, you are the first person I subscribed to on RUclips, back when I was in my second year at a university in Shanghai. When I applied to grad schools last year including Columbia, I was thinking maybe I can meet you in New York if you are still there! But then similar situations happened, I was waitlisted from Columbia and then rejected. This year I’m working and applying again. So far I only got into one that’s not my top choice. I feel you when you said that the faculty leads you on, I had a great interview with one of my top choice schools and then I got rejected on Chinese Lunar New Year when everyone’s celebrating. It sucks. But I think one of the comment is right, we need to take action and things will pick up!❤️❤️
Izzy firstly thank you for sharing this video with us we all really appreciate it. And can guarantee you that in a year you WILL be happy that it happened how it’s happened. My love goes out to you
I hope you will feel better soon, Izzy. I love your videos so much and thank you for sharing your journey with us. I just want to say that you've always been my inspiration. Because of you, I am quite determined to move to NYC one day. Even though my journey is different from yours, I did encounter some difficulties while trying to figure out how to move from one country to another. However, because of your videos, I always feel inspired and wanna keep trying somehow. I can't say that I 100% understand how you feel right now, but I do believe you will get through it all and end up somewhere better.
Awh Izzy, sorry - we’ve all been there. Bless you wish I could sit down and talk with you. It’s always hard to see at the time, and it hurts and you feel stupid and like it’s all pointless - but then in hindsight you realise it just wasn’t the time or the direction. Remember admissions or job interviews, it’s just some strangers subjective opinion or how they felt on the day, and like most opinions, tends to be wrong. Allowing yourself to grieve a little and then working ob a new plan is a healthy way of dealing with it, but it’s never easy. Gonna hurt for a bit ☹️.
Hi Izzy, I’m so sorry that this time is so stressful for you and it just sucks. I just want to tell you to not lose your light. In February I had my final exam in my education (I did computer science) and I was prepared and studied a lot, but the examiners were just really shitty to me and behaved mean. They didn’t like my presentation and gave me a bad grade and it was worth quite a lot. On this day I went home and cried. I was in my bed for hours. Overthinking if IT was the right field for me. I just felt so stupid. It was on the same day, that you uploaded your last update q&a video and I watched it. And you talking about your educational journey felt so inspiring. You were so exited about your degree it lifted my mood right away. Yeah I did feel bad for a few days but not as bad as before your video. I wish I could give you the inspiring and exiting feeling back you gave me on that day. Sometimes life just sucks, but it’s okay. It will get better. Wish you all the best :)
hi izzy! I have a similar experience with having gotten rejected to all the internships I've applied to, that feeling of imagining a place that hasn't materialized yet... I hope things get better for both of us and things become promising soon! time really is a redirector for many things.
If this is anything to go by Izzy, I've watched your videos for about 5 years now, I've seen you go from a dance major to where you are now, you should be extremely proud of how far you have come since coming to New York City, it's definitely very hard to get rejected, especially by 9 schools, even when some of them said you were an ideal candidate, but if I learned anything about you in these last couple of years, it's that you're going to get through this, life moves on and you will definitely come back to this video sometime in the future and say that it all worked out. As a long time sub, I can't wait to see what's next for you, no matter what it is, I know you got this, keep your head up Izzy.
This is definitely a really difficult thing to go through, but also remember that you’re super young!! You have plenty of time in the world and just because there is this one step back doesn’t mean that you won’t get there in the end. This may also be an opportunity for you to look deeper into what you truly want to do in the future! Maybe you’ll look at different programs, maybe medical school, PA school, nursing, or maybe something completely different like teaching! Whatever it is, I know that it may seem really difficult right now but I think everything happens for a reason and everyone will get to where they need to go in due time. がんばって！
Sorry about the rejections :( Could be worth considering UK/EU schools for postgrad? I know it would be pretty intimidating to move country but as far as I know they're shorter (3-4 years) and seem like easier to get into than US programmes!
While I was studying to take the GMAT last summer, I wrote done this Toni Morrison quote everyday as a reminder. “The grandeur of life is in the attempt.” Keep trying- action is always better than inaction !
u got this :,) ur videos truly helped me get excited about undergrad and i can't wait to see what you do next b/c the right thing will find its way to you!!!
I recently got rejected from 12 schools in undergrad my top choices were Columbia and Barnard and I got rejected from all the schools I will now be going to my safety school so if it makes you feel any better you are somewhere that I wish a thousands time I will be at. I hope everything turns out more than ok and believe me I know how you feel.
Hi Izzy, I was lucky to get into a few competitive Gradschool programs. I think what got me in was volunteering in their department a few hours a week.
I’m not sure about natural sciences, but every professor in the social sciences (economics and sociology) has told me they want people with a couple years of experience/knowledge outside of college. From what I know, you want to go into a PhD with a handful of projects that can be edited and then published to build up your CV. Again, natural sciences might be different. But a master’s degree or some experience to build up the number of projects that you have might be all you need - and maybe you were a perfect candidate, but you’re young, so they couldn’t be sure if you were mentally ready for a 5 year program. (I say this as someone who just got rejected from their dream grad program, even though I was told my CV was competitive, because I’m too young and the applicant pool was too competitive.)
Sending you good energy ✨❤you will make it through this, we have to keep our heads up because it’s always usually that one step away from success. Take care much love and aloha 🦋
I hope you feel better, Izzy. We know that your hard work will pay off soon. Take the time you need to rest, then try again. Soon enough, you’ll get to where you want to be. I believe in you!!!!!
Rejection is always so hard, especially when it's a school you want so badly. No doubt you'll find the right school at the right time 💖 Don't forget to take a breath after working so hard on all those apps! You mentioned feeling dumb but you're FARRRR from dumb!! I think you're so brave for going through this process and still coming out strong. In this next year who knows what fun things life could throw at you when least expected. Treat yoself to a trip or something fun 😊 Hawaii?? You looked SO happy there!!
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Girl I’m 29 years old and just finished doctor of physical therapy school. Got rejected to 10 schools first time and then got accepted to 1 out of 10 schools the 2nd time. After the first rejection I got depressed, gave up on everything, felt worthless. But then something clicked from within me and I tried again. One thing is, I wish I got the mental health I needed right away. I kept saying I’m young, I have the rest of 20s to figure it out - no, time goes by fast so don’t wait. I know this situation just happened to you, but keep yourself busy and take action. It’s okay to be upset though. Cuzz u don’t want to be in your late 20s regretting the fact that u let yourself be depressed for too long (not saying that will happen just giving a reminder). Regardless if u are going to try again or not, the rejection (as u said) is part of life obstacle. I know everyone says this, but hard work in combination with positive manifestation (without giving up) will eventually pay off- it always does in some way and some form. It’s hard to believe it right now, but let time heal. U got this! Let yourself be in the feelings, this experience will just make u a better person!!
Incredible! In the United States, whether it is a job or a school, it is so competitive! 😔
You’ve got this! Grad school admissions process is a beast - especially for neuroscience right out of undergrad. It’s normal to question your career plans, but don’t! A year of working as a research tech and getting some more publications and conference presentations on your CV can really make the world of a difference. And you can enjoy NYC more and learn a bit more about your research goals
My sister did an internship before going to grad school, maybe that would be good for her, to gain experience and to try again
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So here are some things to say and acknowledge (from my POV ofc):
1) it’s very unprofessional for faculty to lead you on like that during your application process. You should never imply to a candidate that they are being accepted without them receiving documentation of acceptance. That is a reflection of them, not you.
2) These events are not a representation of your identity. You are intelligent, brave, and capable of succeeding. Maybe the timing to go is not this year, maybe next year, who knows maybe five years from now! From perspective and similarly being in your shoes last year, life is sometimes meant to give you different discourse to learn and grow. It’s quite humbling and from my previous experiences, made me count my blessings for when things go “right”. Just know, these are times of courage and vulnerability, so see it through as an opportunity for new perspective.
3) Everything will be okay. Reapplying exists, trying again exists, and trying something new also exists. Either way, you are allowed to alter your goals for what you want to accomplish. Idk if you think the same as I, but I used to mentally combat with changing my goals as I saw them as failures of not trying hard enough. I’m 23, and my best friend who is 30, recently gave me some words of wisdom that to allow yourself to change is an act of growth, not hinderance. If this does not apply to you, then nevermind. But I wish someone told me this when I was applying to grad school last year (I am in grad school now by much of pure luck and work ethic).
Thank you for being vulnerable. I do not comment often on videos, but seeing your growth over the past couple of years has been humbling and has always made me work harder. Despite these moments of reality, you are a very successful individual and I look up to you very highly.
Hey Izzy I hope you're doing okay. I went through that process for the past 4 years. I applied to grad school over and over again. Did more volunteer hours, took more classes to improve my GPA. I was told I was on the top of the waiting list and I had good chances of getting in. And year after year I was rejected. So I completely changed my career path. I'm 27 and I'm back in school taking an after degree program to be a teacher which is much different than my previous goal of being an occupational therapist. However I am much happier. I think I was on the wrong path before. And I hope when I'm finished school in about a year I will enjoy being a teacher. I hope you either get accepted or find a new path ❤️ sending you good vibes and good luck.
Izzy, I feel like we're going through more or less the same thing, only that I got rejected from all of the internship positions that I applied to. I relate to your itch of being so close yet so far. No amount of words could change the scenario right now but trust the timing. You've got this!
Got rejected from med school last year, applied to a Master's and it is the best thing to happen because I think this program has already made me a stronger applicant. While a lot of programs' cycles have closed, the point is that maybe you have something else coming your way. I'm wishing you all the luck!!
I just went through the grad process and had very similar results. It’s been tough finding any positive from it all, but I will say that it’s opened up my mind a little. Before applying, I was fixated and even started imagining my life as a PhD student. Now, with only one offer to not one of my top choices, i’m slowly starting to accept the prospect of going into industry and for some reason, it’s almost felt like a breath of a fresh air. That acceptance of new potential opportunities is yes; a little terrifying because it’s not really what we’ve worked towards for 4 years, but exciting. Wish u and everyone that had to go through a similar process the best! Hope things will turn up for us
Izzy, I've been watching your youtube for a while, but never really commented. You are a brilliant and beautiful young woman. We're around the same age, and I hope that one day I could be as well-articulated and inspiring as you. Your school is also my dream school (I didn't get in, but it still remains my dream school). I am also going through a very similar process, but I just finished mine and am waiting for responses. Seeing you in tears broke my heart, and I wish I could say something to cheer you up. But rejections really suck and invalidate our own self-worth. As much as people will try to tell us that we will do great things no matter where we end up, a little part of us die in the process and wished for better. I really get you when you repetitiously said that you don't know what to do. I feel this. I cannot even imagine what else will I be doing. I do hope you will get better. You are a gem and a shining star, and I hope that you will never give up and keep shining.
this is one of the best comments I've seen on youtube in a while, glad to know people like this still exist
Bro what ? !
You're amazing , if they rejected you I can't imagine them accepting anyone!
You're so dedicated, such a hard worker, people like being around you, you care about your work.
Whereever you end up, whatever you end up doing, the people you're working with will be lucky to have you on their team. You're such a good student you inspire countless people.
I'm sorry you are going through a hard time but if it's any consolation
You are definitely one of my favorite RUclipsrs, I love watching your videos, anytime you post I watch asap.
Whatever path you choose I know you'll be great.
So much respect to you Izzy for sharing this and showing your vulnerable side. I know it's literally the most difficult time right now but please know everything truely does happen for a reason and you will soon realise that you got through this and made something great out of it. Things will get so much better so soon and don't be harsh on yourself, everything you have done has NOT been for nothing!! You will look back on this video and this time and be so proud of where you were and where you will be then. But definitely let yourself feel sad and down about this, but please know that you are more than your education and goals!!! We love you so much
Sending hugs. This stuff is hard, you'll get there (or at least always somewhere)
I went through something similar and felt so dumb and honestly embarrassed. Your ability to share, be honest and and comfort others going through rejection is admirable.
girl, you have had so many cool experiences and accomplishments so far, from doing lab work, being a ta, moving to Hawaii by yourself, going to school in the largest city of North America, gaining a great following on youtube... don't beat yourself up too much about it. You have done more with your life than most of the people in their early 20's that I know.
Izzy, as someone who was also rejected from graduate school this admissions cycle and who also feels lost, I want to thank you for posting this. It was cathartic for me to watch and let me know that I am not alone in the disappointment and uncertainty I have been feeling about my path forward. This has been a very difficult experience and I want to thank you for your openness and vulnerability.
Just got rejected from my dream school today. This feels like the timing was made for me. Thank you for sharing this side of things too.
Sending lots of hugs to you Iz, I remembered when I apply for college I got rejected in so many of ‘dream’ ones and it sucked a lot bc I felt that I work so hard for nothing but everything gets into place, time is the best mentor! 🤞
I’m both so sorry for what you’re going through right now and so impressed with your bravery in showing your vulnerability. You can’t know how many young people it is helping. Through the years, and dealing w rejections in life, I’ve learned a few things that might be helpful. Let yourself feel however you’re feeling right now and be kind to yourself and patient with yourself. Know that the answer to the next step will come in time. You will start putting things into either the box of “this isn’t going to stop me, I’m going to find a way” or “maybe I didn’t want this as much as I thought and it’s a blessing in disguise” or another box. It will become clearer and clearer with time and after you get past some of the strong emotions of right now. You are smart and strong and you will get wherever it is you want to go. We know that. And if you temporarily don’t know that, you will know it again soon. I promise.
Hi Izzy, thank you for sharing this with us. I think it required a lot of strength. All of the things you mentioned about being confused and tired is so valid. Even if it's hard to see currently, I know you will end up in a position that is amazing.
I went through and felt exactly what you're experiencing back in 2020!! I got rejected to all the grad programs I applied to and it seriously devastated me- I wanted to cry every time someone posted that they got into grad school or when people would post selfies of their first day in grad school as they were going to their first class. I ultimately ended up reapplying and got in! Think it over and if it it something you still want to do, try again!
I'm so sorry. I know this is a hard time for you (understandably) but I know you'll bounce back and in a year from now, you'll look back and realize this was all for the best. Just know one thing, these rejections are not a reflection of your worth at all. You're amazing ! I know way greater things are waiting for you.
Tearing up watching the end of your video, Izzy! A good friend of mine found herself in a very similar situation to you (feeling like she was led on by schools and ultimately rejected) so I'm going to send her this so that she has someone to relate to. Thanks for being so raw and vulnerable. It definitely sucks, and my heart goes out to you! You are NOT dumb, and you're so young, so much opportunity lies ahead for you. Sending you hugs and sunshine!!
i quit my job to focus on applying to PhD programs and i got rejected from all of them this cycle as well :') you're not alone izzy and this just means there's something different out there that needs you more than school at this time. everything will fall into place.
You are so real! This is what it’s like to apply to anything. Being vulnerable, trusting in yourself, putting yourself out there for the world to judge. This moment will only make you stronger in what ever path you take. Life is not a race, you have all the time to figure out your true calling! Thank you for sharing this ❤️
im waiting for transfer admission decisions right now from my top school. I feel like I'm on the edge of this giant cliff and have no idea what I'm going to do or react when I hear back. Its any day now. This video was really relatable and reassuring just to see someone else feel how Im feeling. Thank you, and I know you are going to make big strides and thrive wherever life takes you
I'm graduating college in two months and I get you! It's so scary, most of my classmates are going on to master's degrees and I'm still not sure what I'm doing after I graduate... I believe life will take me where I'm meant to go, I hope the same for you! It will get better :)
Thanks for sharing this, Izzy! You're in research, so you're diligent and dedicated! I'm super impressed with how you're able to put your emotions into words shortly after receiving various news and events throughout the week and also your positive coping skills like working on planning your roommate's birthday. All that while filming for this video. Your persistence and empathy/eq will be greatly rewarding someday and will continue to be a great asset! I'm 27, out of college from a great west coast university. I've had people in my life tell me that I wasted that and my life. So things have been tough. I've had a lot of setbacks and have been soul searching, and I wish I took them like you've shown here! This has been eye opening. Thanks for sharing! I hope you keep applying, and go with your gut when you get your acceptance!
Sending you so many hugs Izzy! I'm also a graduating college senior and so appreciate you sharing this and vocalizing what you're feeling as I know so many are experiencing the same. Whatever you chose to do next is going to be absolutely amazing and please remember that you are INCREDIBLE no matter what. 💛
Hi, I just to say how sorry I am. As a person who ties their academic success to my worth at times (trying to unlearn ty therapy lol) I am happy you are trying to unlearn it . Sending you sm love and light rn!
This video came, for me, very timely. I've been facing a lot of rejection to schools, jobs, and other positions/programs. It's frustrating because even though you work so hard and do everything you can, it feels like it's not enough and there's nowhere to go and nothing to do. It feels like you had this vision and this plan and somehow it doesn't work out. It feels like you were so incredibly close--maybe even almost touching that goal--and then all of a sudden, it feels like there's a wall. And you can't have it for some reason. Then all of a sudden the imposter syndrome and doubt come and say "I told you so". And even though "rejection is a part of life" and thousands (even millions) feel the same way, it hurts. It really really hurts. I'm not sure if this is exactly how you feel, but this is how I'm feeling about my life. Then I saw your video and clicked in.
Izzy, thank you for being vulnerable and sharing this moment in your life with us. Your feelings are completely valid. As your internet little sister, I believe in you. You are extremely smart, talented, and resilient. I know that you might not ever see these words and these words might not be of much comfort to you, but I know that you'll be okay because of just who you are. So many times people say "just learn from it" or "take away a lesson" and sometimes, it's okay to not have that "lesson". You are doing good. I just hope you are taking care of yourself.
Awww!!! Yes, thanks for being honest & not only show a "perfect" life. Since I watched you, I have seen how disciplined you are! Keep @ it everything happens for a reason but of course right now it might seem a bit hard and it's a process. But can't wait to see what GREAT thing is coming your way because yes some doors close but one that you don't see coming will open :) Nothing but the best for you!
You are so brave for putting this out there-- please know that this is helping people. Including me. I have worked my ass off all throughout high school and got 8 back to back rejections/waitlists last week. The only 2 decisions I'm waiting for is from NYU and Barnard-- neither of which are looking too good. I feel embarrassed and incredibly disappointed. I feel you.
I first want to say thank you for sharing this with us. I really appreciate it. This time period before Graduation is crazy and uncertain and it’s even worse when everyone is breathing down our necks on future post grad plans. It’s okay to not see the reason in the rejections now and it’s okay to feel those emotions and truly just cry. Wishing you the best Izzy❤️. It will all pan out how it is supposed to.
i hope you're doing okay izzy! id also like to say im so grateful that you're sharing this, even though you're probably feeling most vulnerable right now. a lot of people just show the highlight reel of life and tend to forget that reality could sometimes also look like this. one thing that i always try to remember (even when im wallowing in my countless rejection letters) is that rejection is just redirection !! its not a measure of your capabilities but just redirection of your energy towards a better place
++ i wish we could all just give u one big hug but since we can't here's *ONE BIG virtual hug* !!! WE LOVE U IZZY
Hi Izzy, nothing anyone says is going to change or help how you're feeling right now. This feeling sucks. Totally sucks. And no matter how one tries to navigate through this feeling, the first few weeks are the worst. I'm glad you said this out loud. Take your time. To process it, to take it all in. And please take care. Loads of love and hugs to you.
Hey Izzy, I stumbled upon your channel recently. I'm also a senior in college and applied for 9 PhD programs this application cycle. I got waitlisted at 3 different places where the interviews all felt really good. I totally understand how you felt when they gave you hope but didn't end up giving you an offer. When I was at my lowest, one professor told me a lot of really successful faculties either got rejected from all the places they applied their first year or got into only one program. I eventually got off of one of the waitlists last week and it was one of my top choices. But honestly, when I was waiting, I thought about applying next year again. Please don't give up! This year was really hard for grad schools! You've got this!
Hey Izzy, I hope you’re feeling better. I’ve been watching your vlogs for a while and one of the things that I love and appreciate is your honesty on things. I think a lot of people go through similar things in life but most times we don’t talk about it so we get the feeling that we are alone in these situations. Watching your content and how you deal with life has always been such an inspiration and makes me respect you so much as a person. There times in life where we can’t see what waits in the future…and it’s totally okay. It can be scary but life goes on and we keep on living. You got this ! Love u with all of my heart:)
Im so sorry for everything Izzy but really thank you for sharing such vulnerable moments with us. As someone who also doesn’t have life figured out videos like these make me feel less alone. However, please don’t lose yourself in what you think your purpose is, simply LIVE. Breate life entirely. Don’t get caught up in your expectations of what your life should be. Find joy in the smallest things. As shitty is this is now, trust me when I say that life will work out for you!
i know there will be sooo much more great opportunities coming your way stay strong and DO NOT GIVE UP KEEP STRIVING
trust me this feeling will pass. it’s okay to feel the feelings you’re feeling, pick yourself up and don’t give up.
as someone who plans to take on the grad school app process in a year and in a similar field, i'm really proud to see another person esp another stem girlie talk about this because the process and going through rejection can suck but i am sending so much love and i hope that u take time to feel all ur feelings you will eventually find the path for u
Thank you for being honest and vulnerable with us Izzy ❤ I know that has to be hard to do. No matter what I see a bright future for you. Take care love 💗💗
Keep your head up young lady. I didn’t get into grad school and didn’t get many job interviews in last year year of college. I wound up going to med school instead . Looking back, it was the best decision of my life. At the time you feel pretty bad, but it all happens for a reason…
Sending virtual hug! I’m going through some similar process and you’re already braver than those who hesitate to start. We’ll all reach our goals some days💕
Hey Izzy, thanks for sharing this. Takes a lot of courage to be upfront about rejection, I feel like a lot of people only post the good aspects of life on social media. Just know that you are not alone in this. I was rejected from all the grad programs I applied to in 2018. I took the year off to volunteer, do my GRE, work and just gain more experience overall and got 10 interviews (ultimately accepted to Sarah Lawrence College) the following year. Never give up, we are rooting for you!!!
You are smart and bright and will go through this . Make sure contact directly or meet in person with grad advisors before you apply the schools. it will help.
This is the first video of yours I watched, and I teared up towards the end :"( I experienced similar things with my internship search -- received a verbal offer but ended up getting rejected by my dream company. It's definitely difficult to process the feelings, but all the emotions are VALID. I'm also in the middle of this loop of being ready to move on & feeling down again. But everything will be okay in the end. It will all work out.
You're such a hard worker like I've been here on this channel since last 4 years and I've seen you work hard in all your videos, you did your best now dont kill yourself
you are such a beautiful soul
You can’t deny the massive effort, hard work and determination it took to even get to the point of getting an interview. It’s a no right now, but there are plenty more yes’s out there for you too. You’re doing amazing Izzy x thanks for sharing the reality of your experience 💗 from Aus x
So much respect for you posting this. I'm 18 years old and about to start my first year of undergrad this year planning to do cs. While only applying to UCs I got rejected by almost all of my top choices except one of them. Even my dream school I was rejected too and even though the school I got into right now is a really really good school itself I didn't get in for the major I wanted. REJECTION SUCKS SO MUCH. Rather I tried to not feel like a disappointment, but it got so hard. Both my cousins my age got into Berkeley and UCLA while I did not. My parent's happiness over the school I got into lasted 2 days before it turned into disappointment and I don't want to do anything anymore.
Izzy, I've started watching your vlog when you were in Hawaii. I just want to say is that don't give up. My dad would always tell me that nothing is easy in life. Boy, was he right. It can crush you easy. You have warrior blood, keep fighting on. Keep swinging and fight on. Don't give up. I understand how frustrating it can be. I never went to school, or had any education. I'm just some old fisherman with a head injury. But I got your back and just don't give up. Keep fighting in life. If not, move to Hawaii so you can surf everyday and enjoy yourself. Take care
your vulnerability and ability to allow yourself to feel and express negative emotions is v impressive; even those things have been rough, keep your head up and things will work themselves out in unexpected ways :)
Sending so much love to you Izzy! Rejection is so hard especially when you feel you did a great job💗 you have big things coming for you :) I know it
I recently read it is harder to get into a psych phd than an MD phd program. I also saw a tiktok where a girl was talking about psych phd programs this cycle having a 0.1% acceptance rate. This is due to a huge variety of reasons. I digress, I’m sorry some schools led you on that’s messed up but I can tell you will be successful no matter what you do. PLEASE PLEASE do not give up after not making it in after a single app cycle. I believe in you, for what it’s worth 💙
You got this Izzy! You’ll figure things out and things will fall into place!
Iz, you inspire me for being hardworking but enjoying life at the same time. I know you will figure this all out, there's always a silver lining.
If your ambitions are higher than most peoples your eventually gonna hit “the wall”. That feeling imposter syndrome hit me hard too and I cried. As for me, I changed directions in my life when I hit a “wall”. Then I hit another one, but i found it worth scaling so to speak. A while ago I began to find success in what I’m doing now. Quitting isn’t bad if you don’t find what your doing is meaningful. Doing what you hate is soul sucking believe me. Worst than feeling lost figuring yourself out.
Hi Izzy, thank you for documenting your journey with us
Rejection is another form of Redirection
Keep your head up lovely 💓
Amen!!!
I admire your courage to apply for graduate school programs! I hope you keep going and don’t let rejections from stopping you in achieving your goals. It’s not just one thing that defines us and who we are. Best wishes
Hi Izzy, so sorry for what you're going through. Graduation time should a joyful time but it's really stressing because you have to have everything figured out even though most of those things are out of our control. Sending you peace and love, what's meant for you will get to you.✨
Hi Izzy, this sucks and I am so sorry you have to go through this. I am a few years older and have definitely been in your shoe before. I know it's tough right now but I do believe that everything happens for a reason and that you're onto bigger and better things. Take lots of rest because you've been working so hard! xxx
I am so sorry. Applying to PhD programs is brutal. I applied to similar programs, although it was many years ago, and I still remember how stressful it was. Defending my dissertation was actually less stressful. Take the time to process, and then, when you are ready, consider reaching out to the faculty that were especially enthusiastic about admitting you. Decisions are usually made by committee for the limited spots. And that means really brutal decisions. Find out what was strong about your application, and what, if anything, could have been stronger. You may find out that it just came down to the fact that it was someone else's turn to get a student, not the faculty member that would be your advisor. Or that there were only three spots this year, and you were number four on the list. Next year there may be six spots. If this is truly what you want to do, then do not let this discourage you. You are in an incredibly competitive space. You would not have even been granted an interview, let alone been flown out to a program, if you were not qualified. If this is what you want to do, then working in a lab and getting some pubs under your belt for the next year will make you an even stronger candidate.
i’m a 16 year old student in high school. you are litro my inspiration as a med student at columbia, and every time you upload i get extremely excited because you are where i want to be in life. i kno it hurts rn but u r a amazingly smart person and i can promise you what you said at the end will come true, a year from now you will look back on this and realize it all worked out in the end
Izzy isn’t a med student though?
@@kalopsia7115 thought she was a pre med student or something of the sort?
@@dialectic5361 Pre-med is completely different from med, and she ended up saying a while ago that she no longer wanted to apply for med school anymore
She goes to Barnard College, NOT Columbia!
I’m so sorry about the bad news. Can you work on a master’s degree at Barnard in the interim? Maybe the students that did get into those programs already had master’s degrees and a work record. Just follow your heart. My granddaughter hasn’t heard back from her applications yet, she might get rejected from all seven of them. She was already rejected from Barnard’s MPH program and she graduates from there this year too. The competition is beyond fierce and I don’t perceive a level playing field at all.
These types of things are literally the worst because your like questioning your entire purpose and your values and if everything you ever did was even right. You also start to regret, but trust everything does happen for a reason and you also have to look at it from the perspective that these are other humans, flawed humans evaluating you, they are not end all be all! They make mistakes.
That is to say you will always find your way, and after lows come highs🥰🥰 ur strong and extremely valid just always remember that!
It is okay friend, it happens to the best of us, I understand that feeling because I'm in the same boat.
And keep in mind it is not you, it is just them and the system, we have to suffer, to get it, so we can be like, we appreciate it.
Take care
Izzy, I’ve been watching your videos for years now and I live your content. I wanted to say that I graduated last year and went through a very similar process but applying to jobs - I would interview and everything seemed great just to be rejected. I know it sucks and give yourself time to feel that, but know that what’s meant for you will not pass you by. Things will turn out better than you imagined and I’m sure you’ll look back even a few months from now and be grateful for the way things worked out. XX
I know it may seem hard to truly accept, but everything really does happen for a reason. The admissions process is incredibly brutal, but thankfully, life does not begin and end with college and/or grad school. I took 5 years off between college and grad school (JD/MBA) and it ended up working out because I had not ever considered getting my MBA until I took some time off. In the meantime, treat yourself well!! If you work full time, you will be able to afford some things that your friends who are students will not. Travel, SHOP, eat well, enjoy not being bound to classrooms and the library. Time will pass by before you know it, and you can always apply to grad school in the future. I know it hurts - but life is bigger - and better - than any one school! Vow to enjoy it, starting today! xo
hey izzy, i don't really comment on videos that often but i thought i'd just come on here and send some verbal encouragement your way. I'm an economics major in Singapore (and i think we're even the same age?) and i've been following your journey ever since u decided to change majors to econ so i've been a sub for a while now.
just wanted to say that i know ur feeling real shitty right now cos ur probably feeling like when these schools reject u they reject u for all that u are cos u gave all ur effort into these applications/interviews, and so the rejection must definitely feel personal. but i just wanted to let u know that ur feelings of disappointment are completely valid, but know that although its hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel now, everything really happens for a reason and in the future, i'm sure u'll come to realise that it's a good thing these things happened the way they did. adulting is scary, and navigating the world after university is daunting bc its every man for himself, but know that its gonna be okay and i'm sure u have a wonderful support system to fall back on.
i think the fact that u could even say that maybe filming this process is a good thing really shows ur maturity in handling these tough rejections and not many people can have that disposition when they're in the thick of it. all the best and we're all rooting for you! (ps i'll be on a semester exchange in nyc this fall so i hope our paths cross!)
@@rajveerparekh8034 yeah I know I was just tryna say that I’ve been following her for awhile HAHAHAH
I hope that you will feel better soon, and that you will find something that makes you happy. All the best to you!
Why did this come at the perfect time for me. Thank you for posting
Just found out my granddaughter who graduates from Barnard this year got all rejections from her grad school applications. She’s going to work for two years and reapply.
having similar experience lately. thank you for this video. it means a lot❤
hi Izzy, I'm sorry you going through this, really, even because I was in the same place weeks ago. I also was really persistent and focused on my goal of going through graduation school, but then I was really suffering at the time, because of the whole situation (pandemic, school teachers). And I think at the time, part of me was really having the idea of changing my professional goal already, but I couldn't accept it, I felt that I would be less if I gave up in the middle and changed my mind, that I should just be stronger and move on with everything bad that was happening through academic activities. So the first thing I learned is IT'S TOTALLY OKAY TO CHANGE YOUR MIND, we go through a lot of different experiences (in my case, a lot of bad ones), and this may change our perspective of our goals, and it's okay.
Then, I started to put another goal to work on industry. And the process was so hard, there were a lot of rejections, and I got on a hole where I could only think there was something wrong with me plus the anxiety to not be doing something e moving toward something anymore. It's really hard, and I understand when you said you don't see something "positive" or anything coming of it. I think it depends where you gonna go from now on, if you decide you gonna try again, then you already passed through the process, and you could focus on learning more about it, what you could do diferently, etc.
I talked to much KKK. Anyway, eventually I got a internship, and in the industry I really wanted. And through the process, I learned that it's really important to know what you want, to know yourself. So my guess is, in this turbulent process of finishing college, and doing interviews, use them in your favor to study more of yourself, go through your journey and where do you want to go right now.
And for the final, my friends always said to me: Something better and fitted just for you is coming in the right time and moment. Wish the best for you !
Hi Izzy, you are the first person I subscribed to on RUclips, back when I was in my second year at a university in Shanghai. When I applied to grad schools last year including Columbia, I was thinking maybe I can meet you in New York if you are still there! But then similar situations happened, I was waitlisted from Columbia and then rejected. This year I’m working and applying again. So far I only got into one that’s not my top choice. I feel you when you said that the faculty leads you on, I had a great interview with one of my top choice schools and then I got rejected on Chinese Lunar New Year when everyone’s celebrating. It sucks. But I think one of the comment is right, we need to take action and things will pick up!❤️❤️
I've been facing the same issues but with graduate work. I hope the best for you, I know that things will get better one way or another.
Izzy firstly thank you for sharing this video with us we all really appreciate it. And can guarantee you that in a year you WILL be happy that it happened how it’s happened. My love goes out to you
I hope you will feel better soon, Izzy. I love your videos so much and thank you for sharing your journey with us. I just want to say that you've always been my inspiration. Because of you, I am quite determined to move to NYC one day. Even though my journey is different from yours, I did encounter some difficulties while trying to figure out how to move from one country to another. However, because of your videos, I always feel inspired and wanna keep trying somehow. I can't say that I 100% understand how you feel right now, but I do believe you will get through it all and end up somewhere better.
sending you the tightest hug. you will figure it all out and you will be okay!
Awh Izzy, sorry - we’ve all been there. Bless you wish I could sit down and talk with you. It’s always hard to see at the time, and it hurts and you feel stupid and like it’s all pointless - but then in hindsight you realise it just wasn’t the time or the direction. Remember admissions or job interviews, it’s just some strangers subjective opinion or how they felt on the day, and like most opinions, tends to be wrong. Allowing yourself to grieve a little and then working ob a new plan is a healthy way of dealing with it, but it’s never easy. Gonna hurt for a bit ☹️.
Hi Izzy, I’m so sorry that this time is so stressful for you and it just sucks. I just want to tell you to not lose your light. In February I had my final exam in my education (I did computer science) and I was prepared and studied a lot, but the examiners were just really shitty to me and behaved mean. They didn’t like my presentation and gave me a bad grade and it was worth quite a lot. On this day I went home and cried. I was in my bed for hours. Overthinking if IT was the right field for me. I just felt so stupid. It was on the same day, that you uploaded your last update q&a video and I watched it. And you talking about your educational journey felt so inspiring. You were so exited about your degree it lifted my mood right away. Yeah I did feel bad for a few days but not as bad as before your video. I wish I could give you the inspiring and exiting feeling back you gave me on that day. Sometimes life just sucks, but it’s okay. It will get better. Wish you all the best :)
you're really strong for making this video. rejection does suck and it wasn't fair how those schools treated you
So sorry Izzy. You are smart and driven so you will succeed in life!
hi izzy! I have a similar experience with having gotten rejected to all the internships I've applied to, that feeling of imagining a place that hasn't materialized yet... I hope things get better for both of us and things become promising soon! time really is a redirector for many things.
know that feel, basically i have been though the same situation yesterday. time will figure it out, hug
If this is anything to go by Izzy, I've watched your videos for about 5 years now, I've seen you go from a dance major to where you are now, you should be extremely proud of how far you have come since coming to New York City, it's definitely very hard to get rejected, especially by 9 schools, even when some of them said you were an ideal candidate, but if I learned anything about you in these last couple of years, it's that you're going to get through this, life moves on and you will definitely come back to this video sometime in the future and say that it all worked out. As a long time sub, I can't wait to see what's next for you, no matter what it is, I know you got this, keep your head up Izzy.
This is definitely a really difficult thing to go through, but also remember that you’re super young!! You have plenty of time in the world and just because there is this one step back doesn’t mean that you won’t get there in the end. This may also be an opportunity for you to look deeper into what you truly want to do in the future! Maybe you’ll look at different programs, maybe medical school, PA school, nursing, or maybe something completely different like teaching! Whatever it is, I know that it may seem really difficult right now but I think everything happens for a reason and everyone will get to where they need to go in due time. がんばって！
Sorry about the rejections :( Could be worth considering UK/EU schools for postgrad? I know it would be pretty intimidating to move country but as far as I know they're shorter (3-4 years) and seem like easier to get into than US programmes!
While I was studying to take the GMAT last summer, I wrote done this Toni Morrison quote everyday as a reminder. “The grandeur of life is in the attempt.”
Keep trying- action is always better than inaction !
It does, going through something similar and this feeling sucks.
u got this :,) ur videos truly helped me get excited about undergrad and i can't wait to see what you do next b/c the right thing will find its way to you!!!
I recently got rejected from 12 schools in undergrad my top choices were Columbia and Barnard and I got rejected from all the schools I will now be going to my safety school so if it makes you feel any better you are somewhere that I wish a thousands time I will be at. I hope everything turns out more than ok and believe me I know how you feel.
Thank you for sharing this with us!
I’m wishing you the best and hope you’re doing okay
Hi Izzy, I was lucky to get into a few competitive Gradschool programs. I think what got me in was volunteering in their department a few hours a week.
I’m not sure about natural sciences, but every professor in the social sciences (economics and sociology) has told me they want people with a couple years of experience/knowledge outside of college. From what I know, you want to go into a PhD with a handful of projects that can be edited and then published to build up your CV. Again, natural sciences might be different. But a master’s degree or some experience to build up the number of projects that you have might be all you need - and maybe you were a perfect candidate, but you’re young, so they couldn’t be sure if you were mentally ready for a 5 year program. (I say this as someone who just got rejected from their dream grad program, even though I was told my CV was competitive, because I’m too young and the applicant pool was too competitive.)
Sending you good energy ✨❤you will make it through this, we have to keep our heads up because it’s always usually that one step away from success. Take care much love and aloha 🦋
I hope you feel better, Izzy. We know that your hard work will pay off soon. Take the time you need to rest, then try again. Soon enough, you’ll get to where you want to be. I believe in you!!!!!
Rejection is always so hard, especially when it's a school you want so badly.
No doubt you'll find the right school at the right time 💖 Don't forget to take a breath after working so hard on all those apps!
You mentioned feeling dumb but you're FARRRR from dumb!! I think you're so brave for going through this process and still coming out strong. In this next year who knows what fun things life could throw at you when least expected.
Treat yoself to a trip or something fun 😊 Hawaii?? You looked SO happy there!!
Sending hugs izzy! It will get better xx