the guilt of being the child of an immigrant and then choosing to not go to college is so real. personally, my parents have never pressured me to go and i’m so thankful especially being a senior who has no idea what they’re gonna do after high school. thank you for this vereena.
Remember by doing this you aren't closing the door to school. You can always go back, you can be damn near 70 and go back, its always an option. Im proud of you for doing what you know is best for yourself right now.
I dropped out of college because I found it ironic that college costs more than the pay of jobs you're studying to get, and I wanted to go to art school 😭. If I wanted to be a doctor I would've stuck it through, but I'm not paying $10,000 just to learn stuff I can Google.
same thing I said as well. went to fashion school and I was already doing the things I dreamed of doing and college just basically stopped that and turned me into a zombie LMAOO
this is why it’s important you know what you want to get out of school and what your degree is going to get you. your salary coming out of school should be guaranteed to be higher than tuition/the debt you go into. This is why liberal arts majors and art majors end up as coffee baristas because there are no transferable skills to specific careers. If you are interested in the arts work on your craft outside of school, go debt free, or minor in the arts.
^this is also to say you don’t need school if you are a great creative and great artist with amazing ideas. I also find that turning these passions into assignments and school work dampens your passion and creativity
@@victoriaveeartwait this is scaring me because I’m thinking about going to fashion school this lady is helping me find a job she saying I have to go to fashion school if I want a job that’s has something to do in fashion I’m 19 and my mom is very hard on me it’s overwhelming and she always talk down on me
girl the guilt of a child from immigrant parents is killer. but you can still do better even without school. you’ve already shown them you can be successful with anything you put your mind on. you put yourself first and that in itself is an achievement. much love vereena, thank you for being real with us
honestly girl i dropped out of highschool and now im an esthetician and have my own business😭 you’re a creative and will figure it out. Im proud of you for doing what’s best for you!!
I also dropped out of college and my mind was like "oh ur failing'" but now I realize I just took care of myself and learned that it's completely normal. Put you, your happiness and mental health first. Then the rest of your education and dreams will come along. Ily Vereena I'm proud of you💜💜
From a teacher, I’m so proud of you Vereena. I always tell my students that college is not the only option and that’s true. I regret the debt I have from getting two degreees and I still have to work my way up from the bottom. It’s an investment but a very pricey and taxing one. I almost dropped out so many times and it crushed my mental state. At the end of the day, do what is best for you. Because college is another institution that wants to take money from young vulnerable adults and get them locked in a chain of debt till they are 56 like my mother and still paying her college debt. Take care of yourself love and I’m sending you a big hug! Can’t wait for the podcast! We can all use some self compassion and love ❤️
You’re literally so real for this. I definitely feel for you, especially since my mental has been probably the lowest it’s ever been. Always put yourself first!
one thing i’ve always loved and respected about you is the fact that you aren’t afraid to do a very terrifying thing, that you know in your heart will make you happier. I have always admired that, and you help me and probably many others find what makes us happy, and not be afraid to live our life for ourselves. i love you vereena and i hope all of your goals and dreams come true
Vereena, I’m a college student and I completely understand where you’re coming from. I love how you included that just because it didn’t work for you, doesn’t mean it won’t work for others! I thought that was extremely important to include and I’m happy you did 🥹 full support from me !!❤️
the way i wish i could drop out and i just started. unfortunately i know it would never be a feasible option for my family or current situation. i feel like i never have any time for my art or writing, life is a constant cycle of wake up and work, eat, then go back to bed and do it all over again without trying to cry. i’m proud of you for making the best decision for yourself, we’re all here to support you!!
i am so happy you did what’s best for you girl!!! no matter what, wellbeing, mental health, and your TRUE dreams and passions should come before anything else. i never went to college myself because i just know it’s too much of a weight on my shoulders and i’ve always been interested in things that don’t require a degree. for awhile i felt a lot of shame about it from my peers, family, society, etc. but now i am so happy i made that decision for myself and i can only hope that i’ll be able to succeed at doing what i truly love. im glad you’re being so transparent about it because the stigma surrounding this topic is horrible and can truly affect your self esteem and confidence. i love u vereena and i wish you nothing but happiness and success!
I’m proud of you! “Giving up” is so circumstantial. Like truly there are times when you can push yourself through to achieve a better outcome but if it’s causing deterioration then that’s absolutely taking care of yourself and knowing what you need. “Giving up” is a concept that we’re all plagued with bc of productivity mindsets and hustle culture But no. It takes true strength, power and love to know when to change paths and it is sincerely scary and I don’t think I would have the capability of withdrawing from college without feeling like a failure and being hard on myself about it. Self acceptance and forgiveness is sooooo so so hard. So I am proud of you and to anyone else that is struggling with something, especially if it’s struggling with yourself in an internal battle. It’s something you can’t escape from bc you eventually have to deal with it
girl, i feel you. i'm a senior in college and can't wait to finish. i feel like i have zero time for anything else but school. last semester was the worst for my mental health but i only got a little bit left so i gotta see it through. glad you were able to take a step back and do what was best for you 💓
I relate so much to this. I've been studying medical sciences for TWO YEARS but now I'm moving and starting my undergrad from scratch in business. Totally terrifying but I know that this is what I want to do. Like you said, the universe has our backs, we got ourselves, we know what we want. Best of luck with everything!!
you and your dad have such a lovely relationship (from what we’ve seen obviously) it’s so heart warming also i’m glad your brave and proud enough to do what YOU want to do in your own life it’s very inspiring honestly
even though i didn’t drop out, i’m on my second gap year and i felt really guilty and behind. everyone has their own path and pace and thank u for sharing your experience
I decided to drop out of my dream school. It was the worst decision I had to make,but it just wasn’t for me. It’s hard not to feel like you’re failing in some shape or form, but sometimes we have to do things that don’t meet the expectations others have for us, but rather do what feeds our spirit.
School is truly no joke. I have no idea how anyone manages to balance a social life, time for themselves, amazing health in more ways than one, a job and relationships. It’s hard.
listen v, no matter what you decide to do- no matter how many times you decide at 2 am you want to bleach your fried ass hair- and no matter what you decide to do in your life, I will always stand by you gorgeous. I know this decision was very hard because bae- I'm also egyptian and the pressure of school and to have a "perfect career" is always there, but I will always be proud of u habibiti no matter what..love u v
thank you for being so transparent about your life on here and how hard it is navigating life in your 20’s as a woman 🥺 doing what is best for your future self is so crucial!!! I’m proud of you for doing what you felt was best for you it’s only up from here Vereena we love you! 🤍
i dropped out of college before classes even started then decided to pursue an online degree instead of in person. classes for that haven’t even started and i already decided i’m not going to do it. i realized that i wouldn’t be happy doing it and it’s just not for me. thank you for being so open and vulnerable about it, i don’t feel as alone, and to everyone is this comment section - your comments are making me feel so much better
I am tryna be a college girl so bad! I’m doing a double diploma in beauty therapy and screen media makeup cause I left high school early to do it. Tbh I’m behind on assignments but I only have 6 months left till grad and I just needa do it. I get you ❤️
i loveeeeee how you shared this whole experience of telling ur parents because DEADASS i would be terrified to tell my parents. it's super super hard to accept your negative feelings about college while having immigrant parents :( but I'm proud of you for choosing YOU and everyone is supportive girl
Babes you made the right decision I haven’t even watched this all yet and know. Honestly this is why I’m debating on going I don’t think I’d want to continue long term with it , you are still very successful without it and will continue to be. I’m proud of you 💓
Ok but you telling your dad "I'm pregnant" 🤣 was so funny but honestly you are so smart and brave ❤️ you got so much ahead of you ! Bigger and better things sending good vibes !!!!
I'm so happy that your mom and dad have always been so supportive of you and I'm also v happy you're doing what truly resonates w/ you bc it really is draining to be putting so much energy into something that doesn't really align w what you need or want out of life
i’m so proud of you for choosing YOU ! your parents and family love you and all they want is your happiness. if this is what will help you be truly happy then i know they’ll be happy with ur choice. you don’t need school to achieve amazing things, i know there’s a pressure to go down the ‘traditional route’ but we’re all on our own path. i’m so so so proud of you, i’ve been watching you since you started on this channel so i feel like i’ve grown up with you
I LITERALLY NEEDED THIS. Ive been going through this at the moment i graduated early from highschool and had a bunch of plans on going to college and stuff for my future and then since a couple weeks ago ive gone through a whole switch where im not even sure if i wanna do that anymore. Everything I want to do in the future like job wise isn’t really something you need to go to college for. Im just stuck cause i dont have any money to even start anywhere and im going to need to move out soon. Seeing all these young people getting rich so fast kinda makes me feel like im doing something wrong and or am behind. I keep telling myself its fine and everything i wanna do in the future will happen and that im not even 18 yet so i shouldn’t worry about it but i still can’t help but worry about like all the time.
this is exactly how i felt and why i dropped out!! i am not a school person and i don’t think my passion in life is a major that any school has. i can’t wait to see you shine in whatever you do
I don't usually comment under your videos. But ever since you started posting I found your content always so fun and like it felt like I was learning from a friend who doesn't even know me lol. I would watch your high school videos while I was in high school and now I'm in college. I feel it's so normal going through what you are. You aren't alone. I understand cause there are moments where I'm like what am I doing? We are all trying to figure it out and if this is what's best for you and you know it in your heart, it will all turn out okay. I would just want to say as well don't be too hard on yourself you are deadass inspirational and I know how hard this must have been to be this vulnerable with us. So thank you for being you and sharing!
I dropped out too girl it’s so freeing don’t feel bad your parents will love and support you regardless. Just do something you love there is no point in wasting time energy and money into something you don’t feel good about anymore. I’m so proud of you I’ve been watching you since your first videos and the growth is inspiring thank you for being true to yourself boo sending love and positive energy your way😘
future you will thank you when you’re walking out the truth you’ve been dreaming for, and i have all faith that your endeavors will succeed 💖 excited for the podcastttttt
i think it helps having a parent who makes you comfortable and supports you in the first place (although thats the bare min for a parent imo lol but i digress). i was rly afraid to tell my (immigrant filipino) mom as well that i wanted to take a gap year and that i was rly struggling w my mental health and keeping up w school, to the point where i didnt wanna do it anymore. im still gonna do school but im always grateful that she grew w me from day 1 of having me and has supported me and my decisions. im proud of you for making it this far vereena! i know youll keep it up and i see brighter days in your future. stuff like this is gonna be a hard decision to make no matter what, but always trust yourself at the end of the day. excited to see what you bring from here on out : )
I dropped out of university too this year because I just wasn’t happy but I felt like such a failure because I’ve never dropped out of something till now but I’m much happier and my parents got over it so your not alone 💕 happiness is always going to be my goal cause that’s what matters.
Me and you are around the same age, I'm in college for a social work degree. Ngl I was scared when I saw your video because when I first fully decided to continue school, it was when you also did, so you were a partial inspiration. But now I think it's a full circle moment because I'm secure in my decision to stay in school and you are secure in your decision to leave. We should normalize not finishing school, especially college, it's not needed for some people and it's way too expensive for most people.
hey v & everyone else, i just wanna say it’s okay that you did dropout. i think everyone here can agree it’s better than having you on a heart monitor from stressing yourself out 🤭 I also want to say, i haven’t started college/ uni (whatever u wanna call it) Mainly because i couldn’t get through yr 12/13. In fact my teachers had to tell me what to type word for word because i physically couldn’t do it. If i don’t have a passion or even seek enjoyment my brain just shuts down and goes blank (also i suffer with anxiety and low moods) I remember when making that decision people started to look down on me because i wasn’t going college. I even remember someone telling me straight in the face “ SO WHAT YOU ARE GOING TO DO IN LIFE YOU WILL NEVER SUCCEEDED SO YOU ARE JUST GOING TO SIT AND HOME AND DO NOTHING?” I was honestly kinda sad that they assumed that they thought i was just gunna let my life fly past me. I sometimes wonder if it’s because of my body and appearance, if you have heard the “all fat people are lazy stereotype” (tbf i never really told them what i was doing because i believe in evil eye and i like being private but also.. WHAT IS THIER BUISNESS ANYWAYS 🧐) i did unfriend them after the lazy assumption because why would i stay with them yk? What i am trying to say is, Many people get swept up with the concept of education and how wonderful it is as a front but don’t pay attention to themselves. So when the realise its not for them or end up dropping out due to illness or even (to put it nicely) windows xping yourself. then getting to ride the nee noor because you feel like a failure. (which actually happened to my friend sadly, she survived tho) When in reality you’re not a failure, and you may have been scared to leave the confort zone of individuality or just couldn’t handle the stress. Whatever the mountain was. As of now, i am working towards what i want to do & changing my mindset for the better. I want everyone to remember that There’s so many people, who never went to college and still did incredibly well. So just do what you wanna do and be yourself, who cares if you don’t fit in. As long as you are happy yourself and not committing any crimes. I honestly suggest reading the two books The boy, the mole, the fox and the horse and a gentle reminder. It really helped me. I put a few quotes at the bottom of this. But anyways, I know this is a long read. However, i hope this helped. Gentle Reminder Quotes: “Please, just trust the timing of your life. You don't have to have it all figured out by a certain age; you don't have to chase a version of success that does not inspire you. You just have to learn about yourself” “Do not vilify yourself for the ways in which you had to comb through your sadness, for the ways in which you had to learn how to quiet your mind and protect yourself from all that was trying to bury you…Forgive yourself for doing whatever you had to do to ensure that you made it to see another day.” “Listen to the part of yourself that knows there's more out there for you.” P.S i also didnt like the concept of going to school and just treating you like a grade for them to look good. I am here to learn not feel judged and stressed yk? anyways i am done with the essays
I’m so proud of you. You don’t want to do something if you know you’re not going to give your 100%. I support you and am confident of your decision. So happy you have ur parents support too
honestly it takes so much maturity to admit to yourself and others that you need change and college isn't for you. We grow up having to deal with immense pressure on grades and school and college and everyone expects you to follow a certain path that was deemed "correct" years ago, but truth is, life is different for everyone and the school system a lot of times end up destroying creativity and a lot of times even make people hate the industry they used to love (so many of my friends and myself included have felt burnt out aftert college), but i'm very happy that you're choosing to explore a different path that is true to you as a person and remeber, you didn't close a door, you just opened a window, nothing in life is ever satgnant.
Proud of you Beb ! You do what makes you happy. Making me want to second guess my career. I’m literally on the same boat, we’re young and should just live life, right now is about learning lessons and trying out different things. I’m literally only in college to make my mom proud but she passed away 12 months ago and it made me realize how life can be short and I gotta just do what makes ME happy!!! I know my mommy would be proud of any decision I make
Im exicted to see what shes gonna do soon I feel like if she invests her energy in starting her businesses, podcasts etc early on is gonna benifit her SO MUCH always know we have your back
i’m so proud of you. if you are doing a major that drains you or it’s not giving you everything you want then you have the right to stop and focus on yourself. love love love you
Me trying to get into counselling, therapy, social work etc or any job I’ve looked into, they want a degree. I can’t get the experience without the experience and my mental health isn’t health enough to finish a degree 😭
When I watched this for the first time I was very supportive and proud of vereena for making such a big decision but now I realized that there won’t be grwm for fashion school blogs anymore which I loved😭 I saw this coming tbh
personally for me i think you're either built to enjoy the school system or you're not. nothing's wrong with either. im happy for you and congrats for having the courage to do it!
thank you v. as a secondary school / college dropout who found it really hard to come to terms with dropping out its really nice to see one of my most favourite role model being open about her experience. i love you so much
its not being a bad influence its speaking your truth when something doesn't serve you anymore. its how I feel about school and I went to fashion school too. im on my last semester of my 2 year degree and realize this is just not something for me to do 4 years. PLUS I LOVED MY LIFE BEFORE COLLEGE if anything college just jumpstarted my clinical depression. you got this, I watch your videos sporadically but I know you'll do fine with whatever you choose to do instead. live in your truth!
You can always go back if you ever want to, as you said, its not a permanent thing to drop out, if its not what you want after a while and we're all so proud of you for doing the best thing for you :)
PERIODDDDD yes girl!! i’m so proud of you, i haven’t even finished watching the whole video, but i commented on ur video a couple months ago telling u i dropped out 😭 and like i’m glad u were able to try school out and feel it out!! bc i was in the same shoes that u were in!! ✨✨🫶🏼🫶🏼 can’t wait to see you what you strive for next!!😋🤭🫶🏼
okay i wanted to come back after finishing the video, but ahh i’m so excited for ur podcast!! u inspire me so much already!! and that’s what i told everyone when i dropped out FUCK THE AMERICAN DREAM !! 😂🤘🏼YOLO
Vereena this video made me emotional and idk if it’s me pmsing or this just genuinely hit me but I just want to say I look up to you so much. You are so strong and you know what you want and how you will get that and I’m just so proud of the fact that you accepted college wasn’t for you and rather than dragging it out you did what was best for you and your future. I’m a junior in high school and the topic itself always stresses me out because I was undecided for the longest time and now I think I figured out what I would like to study going in to college but seeing the fact that you are okay and things didn’t exactly go as you had planned when you first thought of going to college is just very motivating and reassuring. Also the first gen issue weighs so much on all of us who have immigrant parents but I’m glad you were up front and that they are being supportive! I love you and I’m excited to see you grow and accomplish your goals 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻
i just finished 2 long months of trying to make this same decision and it’s super validating to see you talking about this and being so strong about it so thank u sm
I did the same. I’m working at the moment to save and spend later in September when I start in 2024. At my dream university the other will be a chapter of my life we do not discuss 😂
From watching your content for some time now I can tell you're a very intelligent person. Trust in yourself and stay focused on becoming the best version of yourself. Much love 💕
props to you for doing something for yourself that is very scary to do! nobody knows wtf they’re doing and everybody is just tryna figure shit out so don’t beat yourself up for not knowing (: we’re going through this together, you’re not alone and we’re gonna make it 💖
V we’ll never stop supporting you and believing in you I can’t wait to see what this year holds for you and what you have to put out we’re proud of u always luv bug I’m glad you finally told us we love you so much bae
I’m 19 years old. Have a few thousand dollars saved. Have a part time job. Almost 0 friends. Currently failing all of my classes. And I’m lying to my parents about it. I don’t know what I want in life and what I can do in life. Being a good student is really all I have to make my parents proud of me. And it’s been a total lie. My parents have done so much for me that I feel like I don’t deserve. They gave me a beat up car. Pay for my car insurance. Pay for my food. Give me a roof over my head. So much and I can’t even do college the one thing they want me to do. I’ve been in community college for 2 years now trying to get an associates degree in Business but I’m no where close. I feel like I’ve lost 2 years of my life when I see all my old friends from high school only 2 more years away from starting professional careers. In relationships, traveling around the world. And I’m just here stuck in life. I’ve been told time and time again that I’m just as capable as anyone else and that I can do anything I put my mind to and I 100% believe that this is possible. Almost every start of the semester I feel like it’s another chance to start again and change my life. That first week of school I’m 100% committed to school and get to all my classes on time. Finish all my assignments early. Get to work on time and everything. I’m perfect. But by the 3-4th week I’m pretty much done with school and stopped attending and only go to work for the 10-15 hours per week I get. I guess I just keep telling myself that it’s ok if I miss 1 class and that I can go next week but then it just starts to keep stacking up until the point where I feel like I’ve missed too much of the semester I should drop the class. They’re about to find out about my grades soon because of a meeting with my counselor and I’m terrified about what’s going to happen.
Vereena, im praying for your recovery. im praying for your family's steadfastness in God. I always thought formal universities for the creative arts like fine arts, cosmeteology, fashion, and especially cooking....you dont need to attend school for a creative passion unless school is the logical and necessary stepping stone to your goals. Love you so much. You and everyone around you are in my prayers. im new to your channel in the last few weeks. i love watching a new vid of yours, and i cannot get enough! youre such a light in this world
damn girl, I admire you a lot A LOT, what with all the positivity and being optimistic, I envy you but don't worry you know. Like everything will fall into place eventually and you'll find your way out of this. I AM LITERALLY SO PROUD OF YOU. just have fun and pursue what you've always wanted to do. ilysmmmm
girl, I get you. I dropped out too for my mental health and my future just wasn’t vibing with the four years. There’s so much of life left to experience without more school!
vereena i have been watching you since day 1 when you only had 2000 subscribers and I'm so proud of the woman you have become i basically feel like we grew up at the same time ilysm
when I was 19 I dropped out of university and now I’m going back. It is never too late to get an education if you feel so in the future. If you don’t feel like it there are a lot of jobs you can get that make decent money.
thank you so much for sharing. I've decided to drop off university about month ago now for pretty much the same reasons as you and I've been doubting a lot about it but sometimes you just not supposed to do something, you can make life work for you any way you choose. it's very calming to see that someone who inspires you does similar decisions with similar thoughts about it 💕
as someone who is an immigrant and parents that are also immigrants it's hard to convince my dad about me dropping out. my dad has always pressured me about school and going and doing things for college. I knew straight away after high school that college is not for me and will never be for me. In the moment i still am in colllege but i want to drop out so bad cause my mental health has not been so good lately. In this whole video you took some words out of my mouth. I dont need college to be successful, I dont need college to be able to do what i want to do in life, i should follow my heart and desires. Truly, Thank you so much vereena for this video cause i thought my feelings and thoughts were not valid until you made me see that it was. ILYSM
Girl same, like literally today I made up my mind, so I kinda needed this. Hope it was the best decision for you n remember we are all on our own paths so dw 💛
saw the title and i actually dropped out of college last year, still trying to figure out what to do since i have no idea and i literally didn’t even plan on making it this far in life haha but i hope that i’ll find something to do that i’ll lone and enjoy, thank you for posting this, love you v
Gurl, we knew😭😭. But yes your mental health is way more important. I started questioning when I got to college currently. I've been told I don't have to go to school to make clothes but I've also been pressure by my parents "it's best" to have the credentials. I honestly stuck. But I'm so happy you made a decision for the both of us💖💖
I love that I found your channel again. I first found you when you had low subscribers and were doing going to school vlogs with the butterfly clips ( I started wearing them because of you and still do) so amazing I found you again and see how much you’ve grown. Keep being amazing and following your gut even in the hardest decisions ❤️❤️
Vereena I'll be real with you, school is so hard and most people go on to further education because they have to. Especially when we're talking fashion, the world is competitive and without a degree it's hard to even get a foot in the door. But you were more successful at 16 than most people are in their entire lives, with an established brand. And that means you can start to do the things you're passionate about without having to throw a whole lot of money at an unnecessary degree. Ik this was a couple months ago so you're probably already content but I hope this has made you really happy. There's no reason to feel guilty or defeated, so many ppl are proud of you, you should be proud of yourself for getting that experience and getting to know yourself a little bit more through it 💕👏
I totally understand where you're coming from. While I personally feel it's important for *almost* everyone to pursue at least some sort of degree even if it's just your associates, I understand it's not for everyone. I guess the good thing about college is that it will always be there but the oppurtunities you're currently being presented with won't always be there. Just know that you don't always need to be a full time student, you can always take one class at a time or just go back if/when you feel the need. I think a degree is a huge accomplishment and college can give you some sort of structure or extra responsibility but not everyone thrives off of that. I'm happy you made the decision which worked best for you :)
AHHH. I FREAKING LUVVV U , FIRST OF I CANT WAIT FOR UR PODCAST U SPEAK THE BEST ABOUT THINGS AND UR ADVICE IS ALWAYS SOOO GOOOOD ! I ALSO SUPPORT UR DECOSION GIRLY AND WE ALL DO BC IF ITS STARTING TO FEEL NOT SO GOOD OR DRAININF ITS BEST TO LEAVE . Luv u
my 3 year of fashion school just started this bitch is hard i have had shit ton of mental breakdowns and this semester was the hardest but i dont regret it cause i did alot of research before getting into it i gained so much confidence and believe i myself , i didnt wanted to go college/uni just cause u have to so i put alot of thought into it but regardless of that this semester was the hardest for me my anxiety sky rocketed my depression got really bad i really struggled with my mental health alot to a point i lost all motivation so i really thought about freezing semester its very hard to make such decision so im proud of u for choosing to drop out it must have been hard for u i wish u all the luck i pray u succedd in watever ur plans are.
i would never shame someone for dropping out, college and school in general is very draining. Plus it’s not like vereena is dropping out and doing nothing w her life, she’s still going to pursue her dreams but without college and there’s nothing wrong with that. i will forever be inspired by vereena and be proud of her.
It’s the curls for me 🥺 Yes girl I am currently in college and love it but I’m the only one in my family who went to college. School ain’t for everyone. We support you babes. Can’t wait to buy some clothes. 👀 12:43
You know what, you're totally right. I mean you seem to be doing okay for yourself being a RUclipsr and now having your own podcast, so it's not like you depend on that college degree. And if you feel the lectures aren't going to help you achieve your goals, then there's no need to continue, because College and University are really stressful and take up a lot of time (it's basically a full time job).
I just wanna hug you so tight honestly 🥺❤️ like I knowww how making huge decisions feels so achy in your heart and it feels so anxious and takes your breath away. But I don’t like the way you looked in previous videos 😢 you genuinely looked so low on your battery. Your spark looked like it was taken away and I don’t like seeing you in that state… because I’ve been here since the VERY beginning with the makeup tutorials and school vlogs & you’ve just always had so much peppiness and excitement for life & seeing how low college had your energy just felt like the Vereena I know was robbed of her spark 😣 I’m so glad you’re doing this for yourself. Ilysm💗
I wouldn’t write off school altogether but it’s the right decision to do it when it feels right, and if it doesn’t feel right, or you need more time and freedom to pursue your current career, do it!! College will always be there, the only thing that’ll wean is motivation. Remember you can also just take 2 classes a semester and basically chip away at an associates degree (if you have the money to go slow, I’m not sure what your financial situation is like) Or online options (not for everyone) So yea! Do what’s right, take your time, be open minded.
I’m debating dropping out of college, taking a gap year, work and save up and go back again when I have enough money. The only issue is that I’m nervous that I won’t have enough funds to pay for tuition and materials needed for the program. My entire family have supported by financially and it feels like I’m slapping them in the face for it. Thinking about the energy and money that I’ve spend on this programs kinda pushes me to keep going but I’m so tired school. I just want to relax for a bit and actually think about my future instead of rushing it.
These comments are so healing.
the guilt of being the child of an immigrant and then choosing to not go to college is so real. personally, my parents have never pressured me to go and i’m so thankful especially being a senior who has no idea what they’re gonna do after high school. thank you for this vereena.
Well I hope y pick something that you’re comfortable and happy with:)❤
Me too, my parent just want me to be happy in what I do and I’m so grateful for that 🥲🥲
thought i was the only senior who knows nothing abt after high school and is completely panicking
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Remember by doing this you aren't closing the door to school. You can always go back, you can be damn near 70 and go back, its always an option. Im proud of you for doing what you know is best for yourself right now.
Very true. My mama is 48 and in college lmao
So true my roommate is 60 lmfao
I dropped out of college because I found it ironic that college costs more than the pay of jobs you're studying to get, and I wanted to go to art school 😭. If I wanted to be a doctor I would've stuck it through, but I'm not paying $10,000 just to learn stuff I can Google.
MEEE ! I was in fashion school and I realized this same thing like ???
same thing I said as well. went to fashion school and I was already doing the things I dreamed of doing and college just basically stopped that and turned me into a zombie LMAOO
this is why it’s important you know what you want to get out of school and what your degree is going to get you. your salary coming out of school should be guaranteed to be higher than tuition/the debt you go into. This is why liberal arts majors and art majors end up as coffee baristas because there are no transferable skills to specific careers. If you are interested in the arts work on your craft outside of school, go debt free, or minor in the arts.
^this is also to say you don’t need school if you are a great creative and great artist with amazing ideas. I also find that turning these passions into assignments and school work dampens your passion and creativity
@@victoriaveeartwait this is scaring me because I’m thinking about going to fashion school this lady is helping me find a job she saying I have to go to fashion school if I want a job that’s has something to do in fashion I’m 19 and my mom is very hard on me it’s overwhelming and she always talk down on me
girl the guilt of a child from immigrant parents is killer. but you can still do better even without school. you’ve already shown them you can be successful with anything you put your mind on. you put yourself first and that in itself is an achievement. much love vereena, thank you for being real with us
honestly girl i dropped out of highschool and now im an esthetician and have my own business😭 you’re a creative and will figure it out. Im proud of you for doing what’s best for you!!
I also dropped out of college and my mind was like "oh ur failing'" but now I realize I just took care of myself and learned that it's completely normal. Put you, your happiness and mental health first. Then the rest of your education and dreams will come along. Ily Vereena I'm proud of you💜💜
At least u have a job😊.
From a teacher, I’m so proud of you Vereena. I always tell my students that college is not the only option and that’s true. I regret the debt I have from getting two degreees and I still have to work my way up from the bottom. It’s an investment but a very pricey and taxing one. I almost dropped out so many times and it crushed my mental state. At the end of the day, do what is best for you. Because college is another institution that wants to take money from young vulnerable adults and get them locked in a chain of debt till they are 56 like my mother and still paying her college debt.
Take care of yourself love and I’m sending you a big hug! Can’t wait for the podcast! We can all use some self compassion and love ❤️
I agree, and I am sorry about your situation.
from one arab girl to another it makes me proud of you going on an nontraditional route and representing us ♥you got this girl
Knowing you it doesn't surprise me. But your mental health is more important
😭😭😭 this is so funny for some reason but yes thank you
Well that's
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this feels like it wasn't meant to be aggressive but it is tenfold
@@vivelise16 yes like to come of satirical and real but I read it in condescension. 😭
You’re literally so real for this. I definitely feel for you, especially since my mental has been probably the lowest it’s ever been. Always put yourself first!
one thing i’ve always loved and respected about you is the fact that you aren’t afraid to do a very terrifying thing, that you know in your heart will make you happier. I have always admired that, and you help me and probably many others find what makes us happy, and not be afraid to live our life for ourselves. i love you vereena and i hope all of your goals and dreams come true
So true
Vereena, I’m a college student and I completely understand where you’re coming from. I love how you included that just because it didn’t work for you, doesn’t mean it won’t work for others! I thought that was extremely important to include and I’m happy you did 🥹 full support from me !!❤️
the way i wish i could drop out and i just started. unfortunately i know it would never be a feasible option for my family or current situation. i feel like i never have any time for my art or writing, life is a constant cycle of wake up and work, eat, then go back to bed and do it all over again without trying to cry. i’m proud of you for making the best decision for yourself, we’re all here to support you!!
i am so happy you did what’s best for you girl!!! no matter what, wellbeing, mental health, and your TRUE dreams and passions should come before anything else. i never went to college myself because i just know it’s too much of a weight on my shoulders and i’ve always been interested in things that don’t require a degree. for awhile i felt a lot of shame about it from my peers, family, society, etc. but now i am so happy i made that decision for myself and i can only hope that i’ll be able to succeed at doing what i truly love. im glad you’re being so transparent about it because the stigma surrounding this topic is horrible and can truly affect your self esteem and confidence. i love u vereena and i wish you nothing but happiness and success!
Degree or no degree, you’re still worth everything that you are! I’m so excited for you and ready to see what you get done 🎉
I’m proud of you!
“Giving up” is so circumstantial. Like truly there are times when you can push yourself through to achieve a better outcome but if it’s causing deterioration then that’s absolutely taking care of yourself and knowing what you need.
“Giving up” is a concept that we’re all plagued with bc of productivity mindsets and hustle culture
But no. It takes true strength, power and love to know when to change paths and it is sincerely scary
and I don’t think I would have the capability of withdrawing from college without feeling like a failure and being hard on myself about it. Self acceptance and forgiveness is sooooo so so hard.
So I am proud of you and to anyone else that is struggling with something, especially if it’s struggling with yourself in an internal battle. It’s something you can’t escape from bc you eventually have to deal with it
girl, i feel you. i'm a senior in college and can't wait to finish. i feel like i have zero time for anything else but school. last semester was the worst for my mental health but i only got a little bit left so i gotta see it through. glad you were able to take a step back and do what was best for you 💓
I relate so much to this. I've been studying medical sciences for TWO YEARS but now I'm moving and starting my undergrad from scratch in business. Totally terrifying but I know that this is what I want to do. Like you said, the universe has our backs, we got ourselves, we know what we want. Best of luck with everything!!
you and your dad have such a lovely relationship (from what we’ve seen obviously) it’s so heart warming also i’m glad your brave and proud enough to do what YOU want to do in your own life it’s very inspiring honestly
even though i didn’t drop out, i’m on my second gap year and i felt really guilty and behind. everyone has their own path and pace and thank u for sharing your experience
This is literally me rn.. so glad someone else going thru it and feeling the insane guilt that comes with it
@@pearfun3628 yess, it can be difficult especially when comparing yourself to others. whatever your situation is I hope you decide what's best for you
@@aliyahz8521 You as well.
thank you
I decided to drop out of my dream school. It was the worst decision I had to make,but it just wasn’t for me. It’s hard not to feel like you’re failing in some shape or form, but sometimes we have to do things that don’t meet the expectations others have for us, but rather do what feeds our spirit.
Beautifully said
School is truly no joke. I have no idea how anyone manages to balance a social life, time for themselves, amazing health in more ways than one, a job and relationships. It’s hard.
vereena i just read the title but i want you to know but whatever happens in your life is exactly what is supposed to happen 💞💞
listen v, no matter what you decide to do- no matter how many times you decide at 2 am you want to bleach your fried ass hair- and no matter what you decide to do in your life, I will always stand by you gorgeous. I know this decision was very hard because bae- I'm also egyptian and the pressure of school and to have a "perfect career" is always there, but I will always be proud of u habibiti no matter what..love u v
thank you for being so transparent about your life on here and how hard it is navigating life in your 20’s as a woman 🥺 doing what is best for your future self is so crucial!!! I’m proud of you for doing what you felt was best for you it’s only up from here Vereena we love you! 🤍
i dropped out of college before classes even started then decided to pursue an online degree instead of in person. classes for that haven’t even started and i already decided i’m not going to do it. i realized that i wouldn’t be happy doing it and it’s just not for me. thank you for being so open and vulnerable about it, i don’t feel as alone, and to everyone is this comment section - your comments are making me feel so much better
I also dropped out and felt so nervous to tell my parents BUT ITS NOT FOR ME and I know I can succeed without it 💝💝💝
I am tryna be a college girl so bad! I’m doing a double diploma in beauty therapy and screen media makeup cause I left high school early to do it. Tbh I’m behind on assignments but I only have 6 months left till grad and I just needa do it. I get you ❤️
push through! I’m proud of you :-) it’s not easy
i loveeeeee how you shared this whole experience of telling ur parents because DEADASS i would be terrified to tell my parents. it's super super hard to accept your negative feelings about college while having immigrant parents :( but I'm proud of you for choosing YOU and everyone is supportive girl
Babes you made the right decision I haven’t even watched this all yet and know. Honestly this is why I’m debating on going I don’t think I’d want to continue long term with it , you are still very successful without it and will continue to be. I’m proud of you 💓
Ok but you telling your dad "I'm pregnant" 🤣 was so funny but honestly you are so smart and brave ❤️ you got so much ahead of you ! Bigger and better things sending good vibes !!!!
I'm so happy that your mom and dad have always been so supportive of you and I'm also v happy you're doing what truly resonates w/ you bc it really is draining to be putting so much energy into something that doesn't really align w what you need or want out of life
i’m so proud of you for choosing YOU ! your parents and family love you and all they want is your happiness. if this is what will help you be truly happy then i know they’ll be happy with ur choice. you don’t need school to achieve amazing things, i know there’s a pressure to go down the ‘traditional route’ but we’re all on our own path. i’m so so so proud of you, i’ve been watching you since you started on this channel so i feel like i’ve grown up with you
I LITERALLY NEEDED THIS. Ive been going through this at the moment i graduated early from highschool and had a bunch of plans on going to college and stuff for my future and then since a couple weeks ago ive gone through a whole switch where im not even sure if i wanna do that anymore. Everything I want to do in the future like job wise isn’t really something you need to go to college for. Im just stuck cause i dont have any money to even start anywhere and im going to need to move out soon. Seeing all these young people getting rich so fast kinda makes me feel like im doing something wrong and or am behind. I keep telling myself its fine and everything i wanna do in the future will happen and that im not even 18 yet so i shouldn’t worry about it but i still can’t help but worry about like all the time.
this is exactly how i felt and why i dropped out!! i am not a school person and i don’t think my passion in life is a major that any school has. i can’t wait to see you shine in whatever you do
I don't usually comment under your videos. But ever since you started posting I found your content always so fun and like it felt like I was learning from a friend who doesn't even know me lol. I would watch your high school videos while I was in high school and now I'm in college. I feel it's so normal going through what you are. You aren't alone. I understand cause there are moments where I'm like what am I doing? We are all trying to figure it out and if this is what's best for you and you know it in your heart, it will all turn out okay. I would just want to say as well don't be too hard on yourself you are deadass inspirational and I know how hard this must have been to be this vulnerable with us. So thank you for being you and sharing!
I dropped out too girl it’s so freeing don’t feel bad your parents will love and support you regardless. Just do something you love there is no point in wasting time energy and money into something you don’t feel good about anymore. I’m so proud of you I’ve been watching you since your first videos and the growth is inspiring thank you for being true to yourself boo sending love and positive energy your way😘
future you will thank you when you’re walking out the truth you’ve been dreaming for, and i have all faith that your endeavors will succeed 💖 excited for the podcastttttt
i love you sm achan
i think it helps having a parent who makes you comfortable and supports you in the first place (although thats the bare min for a parent imo lol but i digress). i was rly afraid to tell my (immigrant filipino) mom as well that i wanted to take a gap year and that i was rly struggling w my mental health and keeping up w school, to the point where i didnt wanna do it anymore. im still gonna do school but im always grateful that she grew w me from day 1 of having me and has supported me and my decisions. im proud of you for making it this far vereena! i know youll keep it up and i see brighter days in your future. stuff like this is gonna be a hard decision to make no matter what, but always trust yourself at the end of the day. excited to see what you bring from here on out : )
I dropped out of university too this year because I just wasn’t happy but I felt like such a failure because I’ve never dropped out of something till now but I’m much happier and my parents got over it so your not alone 💕 happiness is always going to be my goal cause that’s what matters.
Me and you are around the same age, I'm in college for a social work degree. Ngl I was scared when I saw your video because when I first fully decided to continue school, it was when you also did, so you were a partial inspiration. But now I think it's a full circle moment because I'm secure in my decision to stay in school and you are secure in your decision to leave.
We should normalize not finishing school, especially college, it's not needed for some people and it's way too expensive for most people.
hey v & everyone else, i just wanna say it’s okay that you did dropout. i think everyone here can agree it’s better than having you on a heart monitor from stressing yourself out 🤭 I also want to say, i haven’t started college/ uni (whatever u wanna call it) Mainly because i couldn’t get through yr 12/13.
In fact my teachers had to tell me what to type word for word because i physically couldn’t do it. If i don’t have a passion or even seek enjoyment my brain just shuts down and goes blank (also i suffer with anxiety and low moods)
I remember when making that decision people started to look down on me because i wasn’t going college. I even remember someone telling me straight in the face “ SO WHAT YOU ARE GOING TO DO IN LIFE YOU WILL NEVER SUCCEEDED SO YOU ARE JUST GOING TO SIT AND HOME AND DO NOTHING?” I was honestly kinda sad that they assumed that they thought i was just gunna let my life fly past me. I sometimes wonder if it’s because of my body and appearance, if you have heard the “all fat people are lazy stereotype” (tbf i never really told them what i was doing because i believe in evil eye and i like being private but also.. WHAT IS THIER BUISNESS ANYWAYS 🧐) i did unfriend them after the lazy assumption because why would i stay with them yk?
What i am trying to say is, Many people get swept up with the concept of education and how wonderful it is as a front but don’t pay attention to themselves. So when the realise its not for them or end up dropping out due to illness or even (to put it nicely) windows xping yourself. then getting to ride the nee noor because you feel like a failure. (which actually happened to my friend sadly, she survived tho) When in reality you’re not a failure, and you may have been scared to leave the confort zone of individuality or just couldn’t handle the stress. Whatever the mountain was.
As of now, i am working towards what i want to do & changing my mindset for the better. I want everyone to remember that There’s so many people, who never went to college and still did incredibly well. So just do what you wanna do and be yourself, who cares if you don’t fit in. As long as you are happy yourself and not committing any crimes.
I honestly suggest reading the two books
The boy, the mole, the fox and the horse
and
a gentle reminder.
It really helped me.
I put a few quotes at the bottom of this. But anyways, I know this is a long read. However, i hope this helped.
Gentle Reminder Quotes:
“Please, just trust the timing of your life. You don't have to have it all figured out by a certain age; you don't have to chase a version of success that does not inspire you.
You just have to learn about yourself”
“Do not vilify yourself for the ways in which you had to comb through your sadness, for the ways in which you had to learn how to quiet your mind and protect yourself from all that was trying to bury you…Forgive yourself for doing whatever you had to do to ensure that you made it to see another day.”
“Listen to the part of yourself that knows there's more out there for you.”
P.S i also didnt like the concept of going to school and just treating you like a grade for them to look good. I am here to learn not feel judged and stressed yk? anyways i am done with the essays
remember that the only important thing is for you to be happy and satisfied with what you do in your life 💗 we love u v
That “I love you” meant allot at the end- more than you know! Thank you!
I’m so proud of you. You don’t want to do something if you know you’re not going to give your 100%. I support you and am confident of your decision. So happy you have ur parents support too
honestly it takes so much maturity to admit to yourself and others that you need change and college isn't for you. We grow up having to deal with immense pressure on grades and school and college and everyone expects you to follow a certain path that was deemed "correct" years ago, but truth is, life is different for everyone and the school system a lot of times end up destroying creativity and a lot of times even make people hate the industry they used to love (so many of my friends and myself included have felt burnt out aftert college), but i'm very happy that you're choosing to explore a different path that is true to you as a person and remeber, you didn't close a door, you just opened a window, nothing in life is ever satgnant.
Proud of you Beb ! You do what makes you happy. Making me want to second guess my career. I’m literally on the same boat, we’re young and should just live life, right now is about learning lessons and trying out different things. I’m literally only in college to make my mom proud but she passed away 12 months ago and it made me realize how life can be short and I gotta just do what makes ME happy!!! I know my mommy would be proud of any decision I make
Im exicted to see what shes gonna do soon I feel like if she invests her energy in starting her businesses, podcasts etc early on is gonna benifit her SO MUCH always know we have your back
i’m so proud of you. if you are doing a major that drains you or it’s not giving you everything you want then you have the right to stop and focus on yourself. love love love you
Me trying to get into counselling, therapy, social work etc or any job I’ve looked into, they want a degree. I can’t get the experience without the experience and my mental health isn’t health enough to finish a degree 😭
Me right now
When I watched this for the first time I was very supportive and proud of vereena for making such a big decision but now I realized that there won’t be grwm for fashion school blogs anymore which I loved😭 I saw this coming tbh
personally for me i think you're either built to enjoy the school system or you're not. nothing's wrong with either. im happy for you and congrats for having the courage to do it!
I’m so proud of you for doing what you feel you want to do or need to do to live your life ❤
girl i love you ❤ dont feel guilty or bad about it, because whats meant to be will always happen for you
thank you v. as a secondary school / college dropout who found it really hard to come to terms with dropping out its really nice to see one of my most favourite role model being open about her experience. i love you so much
its not being a bad influence its speaking your truth when something doesn't serve you anymore. its how I feel about school and I went to fashion school too. im on my last semester of my 2 year degree and realize this is just not something for me to do 4 years. PLUS I LOVED MY LIFE BEFORE COLLEGE if anything college just jumpstarted my clinical depression. you got this, I watch your videos sporadically but I know you'll do fine with whatever you choose to do instead. live in your truth!
You can always go back if you ever want to, as you said, its not a permanent thing to drop out, if its not what you want after a while and we're all so proud of you for doing the best thing for you :)
PERIODDDDD yes girl!! i’m so proud of you, i haven’t even finished watching the whole video, but i commented on ur video a couple months ago telling u i dropped out 😭 and like i’m glad u were able to try school out and feel it out!! bc i was in the same shoes that u were in!! ✨✨🫶🏼🫶🏼 can’t wait to see you what you strive for next!!😋🤭🫶🏼
okay i wanted to come back after finishing the video, but ahh i’m so excited for ur podcast!! u inspire me so much already!! and that’s what i told everyone when i dropped out FUCK THE AMERICAN DREAM !! 😂🤘🏼YOLO
Vereena this video made me emotional and idk if it’s me pmsing or this just genuinely hit me but I just want to say I look up to you so much. You are so strong and you know what you want and how you will get that and I’m just so proud of the fact that you accepted college wasn’t for you and rather than dragging it out you did what was best for you and your future. I’m a junior in high school and the topic itself always stresses me out because I was undecided for the longest time and now I think I figured out what I would like to study going in to college but seeing the fact that you are okay and things didn’t exactly go as you had planned when you first thought of going to college is just very motivating and reassuring. Also the first gen issue weighs so much on all of us who have immigrant parents but I’m glad you were up front and that they are being supportive! I love you and I’m excited to see you grow and accomplish your goals
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i just finished 2 long months of trying to make this same decision and it’s super validating to see you talking about this and being so strong about it so thank u sm
I did the same. I’m working at the moment to save and spend later in September when I start in 2024. At my dream university the other will be a chapter of my life we do not discuss 😂
From watching your content for some time now I can tell you're a very intelligent person. Trust in yourself and stay focused on becoming the best version of yourself. Much love 💕
GOWRL I am actually so happy for you and I AM SO EXCITED for your clothing line
College can be extremely stressful and mental health is way more important in my opinion.
love this
props to you for doing something for yourself that is very scary to do! nobody knows wtf they’re doing and everybody is just tryna figure shit out so don’t beat yourself up for not knowing (: we’re going through this together, you’re not alone and we’re gonna make it 💖
THE HAIR VEREENA!!!! THE CURLS ARE SOOO GIVINGG
anything you do for you is the right decision. I know you’ll succeed in anything you do watching you over the years shows that fs you got this V
V we’ll never stop supporting you and believing in you I can’t wait to see what this year holds for you and what you have to put out we’re proud of u always luv bug I’m glad you finally told us we love you so much bae
I’m 19 years old. Have a few thousand dollars saved. Have a part time job. Almost 0 friends. Currently failing all of my classes. And I’m lying to my parents about it.
I don’t know what I want in life and what I can do in life. Being a good student is really all I have to make my parents proud of me. And it’s been a total lie. My parents have done so much for me that I feel like I don’t deserve. They gave me a beat up car. Pay for my car insurance. Pay for my food. Give me a roof over my head. So much and I can’t even do college the one thing they want me to do.
I’ve been in community college for 2 years now trying to get an associates degree in Business but I’m no where close. I feel like I’ve lost 2 years of my life when I see all my old friends from high school only 2 more years away from starting professional careers. In relationships, traveling around the world. And I’m just here stuck in life.
I’ve been told time and time again that I’m just as capable as anyone else and that I can do anything I put my mind to and I 100% believe that this is possible. Almost every start of the semester I feel like it’s another chance to start again and change my life. That first week of school I’m 100% committed to school and get to all my classes on time. Finish all my assignments early. Get to work on time and everything. I’m perfect. But by the 3-4th week I’m pretty much done with school and stopped attending and only go to work for the 10-15 hours per week I get.
I guess I just keep telling myself that it’s ok if I miss 1 class and that I can go next week but then it just starts to keep stacking up until the point where I feel like I’ve missed too much of the semester I should drop the class.
They’re about to find out about my grades soon because of a meeting with my counselor and I’m terrified about what’s going to happen.
Vereena, im praying for your recovery. im praying for your family's steadfastness in God. I always thought formal universities for the creative arts like fine arts, cosmeteology, fashion, and especially cooking....you dont need to attend school for a creative passion unless school is the logical and necessary stepping stone to your goals. Love you so much. You and everyone around you are in my prayers. im new to your channel in the last few weeks. i love watching a new vid of yours, and i cannot get enough! youre such a light in this world
damn girl, I admire you a lot A LOT, what with all the positivity and being optimistic, I envy you but don't worry you know. Like everything will fall into place eventually and you'll find your way out of this. I AM LITERALLY SO PROUD OF YOU. just have fun and pursue what you've always wanted to do. ilysmmmm
girl, I get you. I dropped out too for my mental health and my future just wasn’t vibing with the four years. There’s so much of life left to experience without more school!
vereena i have been watching you since day 1 when you only had 2000 subscribers and I'm so proud of the woman you have become i basically feel like we grew up at the same time ilysm
when I was 19 I dropped out of university and now I’m going back. It is never too late to get an education if you feel so in the future. If you don’t feel like it there are a lot of jobs you can get that make decent money.
thank you so much for sharing. I've decided to drop off university about month ago now for pretty much the same reasons as you and I've been doubting a lot about it but sometimes you just not supposed to do something, you can make life work for you any way you choose. it's very calming to see that someone who inspires you does similar decisions with similar thoughts about it 💕
mental health is much more important than school. mental health is your health. ily
as someone who is an immigrant and parents that are also immigrants it's hard to convince my dad about me dropping out. my dad has always pressured me about school and going and doing things for college. I knew straight away after high school that college is not for me and will never be for me. In the moment i still am in colllege but i want to drop out so bad cause my mental health has not been so good lately. In this whole video you took some words out of my mouth. I dont need college to be successful, I dont need college to be able to do what i want to do in life, i should follow my heart and desires. Truly, Thank you so much vereena for this video cause i thought my feelings and thoughts were not valid until you made me see that it was. ILYSM
Girl same, like literally today I made up my mind, so I kinda needed this. Hope it was the best decision for you n remember we are all on our own paths so dw 💛
saw the title and i actually dropped out of college last year, still trying to figure out what to do since i have no idea and i literally didn’t even plan on making it this far in life haha but i hope that i’ll find something to do that i’ll lone and enjoy, thank you for posting this, love you v
Gurl, we knew😭😭. But yes your mental health is way more important. I started questioning when I got to college currently. I've been told I don't have to go to school to make clothes but I've also been pressure by my parents "it's best" to have the credentials. I honestly stuck. But I'm so happy you made a decision for the both of us💖💖
we love you so much v
I love that I found your channel again. I first found you when you had low subscribers and were doing going to school vlogs with the butterfly clips ( I started wearing them because of you and still do) so amazing I found you again and see how much you’ve grown. Keep being amazing and following your gut even in the hardest decisions ❤️❤️
its okay love, live your life to the fullest. you can never make a "bad" decision
Vereena I'll be real with you, school is so hard and most people go on to further education because they have to. Especially when we're talking fashion, the world is competitive and without a degree it's hard to even get a foot in the door. But you were more successful at 16 than most people are in their entire lives, with an established brand. And that means you can start to do the things you're passionate about without having to throw a whole lot of money at an unnecessary degree. Ik this was a couple months ago so you're probably already content but I hope this has made you really happy. There's no reason to feel guilty or defeated, so many ppl are proud of you, you should be proud of yourself for getting that experience and getting to know yourself a little bit more through it 💕👏
I totally understand where you're coming from. While I personally feel it's important for *almost* everyone to pursue at least some sort of degree even if it's just your associates, I understand it's not for everyone. I guess the good thing about college is that it will always be there but the oppurtunities you're currently being presented with won't always be there. Just know that you don't always need to be a full time student, you can always take one class at a time or just go back if/when you feel the need. I think a degree is a huge accomplishment and college can give you some sort of structure or extra responsibility but not everyone thrives off of that. I'm happy you made the decision which worked best for you :)
“i don’t want to self promo right now” DO IT babe we’re excited and on this journey w you ❤️
AHHH. I FREAKING LUVVV U , FIRST OF I CANT WAIT FOR UR PODCAST U SPEAK THE BEST ABOUT THINGS AND UR ADVICE IS ALWAYS SOOO GOOOOD ! I ALSO SUPPORT UR DECOSION GIRLY AND WE ALL DO BC IF ITS STARTING TO FEEL NOT SO GOOD OR DRAININF ITS BEST TO LEAVE . Luv u
OK BUT YOUR HAIR LOOKS SO HEALTHY LOVE IT AND THIS
my 3 year of fashion school just started this bitch is hard i have had shit ton of mental breakdowns and this semester was the hardest but i dont regret it cause i did alot of research before getting into it i gained so much confidence and believe i myself , i didnt wanted to go college/uni just cause u have to so i put alot of thought into it but regardless of that this semester was the hardest for me my anxiety sky rocketed my depression got really bad i really struggled with my mental health alot to a point i lost all motivation so i really thought about freezing semester its very hard to make such decision so im proud of u for choosing to drop out it must have been hard for u i wish u all the luck i pray u succedd in watever ur plans are.
THIS HEALTHY HAIR IS GIVING HEALTHY VEREENA
you are so pretty! ily vereena!❤❤❤
your hair is finally so natural! ❤
i would never shame someone for dropping out, college and school in general is very draining. Plus it’s not like vereena is dropping out and doing nothing w her life, she’s still going to pursue her dreams but without college and there’s nothing wrong with that. i will forever be inspired by vereena and be proud of her.
you shouldn't judge dog sitters they have their own paths and maybe college was too expensive for them. we all have our own paths to walk
It’s the curls for me 🥺
Yes girl I am currently in college and love it but I’m the only one in my family who went to college. School ain’t for everyone.
We support you babes. Can’t wait to buy some clothes. 👀 12:43
You know what, you're totally right. I mean you seem to be doing okay for yourself being a RUclipsr and now having your own podcast, so it's not like you depend on that college degree. And if you feel the lectures aren't going to help you achieve your goals, then there's no need to continue, because College and University are really stressful and take up a lot of time (it's basically a full time job).
I just wanna hug you so tight honestly 🥺❤️ like I knowww how making huge decisions feels so achy in your heart and it feels so anxious and takes your breath away. But I don’t like the way you looked in previous videos 😢 you genuinely looked so low on your battery. Your spark looked like it was taken away and I don’t like seeing you in that state… because I’ve been here since the VERY beginning with the makeup tutorials and school vlogs & you’ve just always had so much peppiness and excitement for life & seeing how low college had your energy just felt like the Vereena I know was robbed of her spark 😣 I’m so glad you’re doing this for yourself. Ilysm💗
I wouldn’t write off school altogether but it’s the right decision to do it when it feels right, and if it doesn’t feel right, or you need more time and freedom to pursue your current career, do it!!
College will always be there, the only thing that’ll wean is motivation.
Remember you can also just take 2 classes a semester and basically chip away at an associates degree (if you have the money to go slow, I’m not sure what your financial situation is like)
Or online options (not for everyone)
So yea! Do what’s right, take your time, be open minded.
I’m debating dropping out of college, taking a gap year, work and save up and go back again when I have enough money. The only issue is that I’m nervous that I won’t have enough funds to pay for tuition and materials needed for the program. My entire family have supported by financially and it feels like I’m slapping them in the face for it. Thinking about the energy and money that I’ve spend on this programs kinda pushes me to keep going but I’m so tired school. I just want to relax for a bit and actually think about my future instead of rushing it.
I fully expected this lmao and I love you for it