Top 5 At-home Extracurricular Activities for College Applications

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  • @MaritzaStudies
    @MaritzaStudies 4 года назад +1053

    can i get pinned 🥺🌸

    • @irisfu6929
      @irisfu6929  4 года назад +108

      ;)

    • @MaritzaStudies
      @MaritzaStudies 4 года назад +125

      OMG I MADE IT 😪😭💖💖 My educational queen noticed me 🧚💘🌸

    • @abhiroopreddy1948
      @abhiroopreddy1948 4 года назад +14

      LOL!!!

    • @leya400
      @leya400 4 года назад +8

      Awww..

    • @yalelaw
      @yalelaw 3 года назад

      This is sad; do activities that you enjoy, not for the purpose of looking impressive on college apps

  • @itsish6695
    @itsish6695 4 года назад +3532

    5. Pursuing a remote internship
    4. Start an online community
    3. Write/Publish a Book
    2. Creating an Organization
    1. Starting a COVID related initiative

    • @irisfu6929
      @irisfu6929  4 года назад +950

      Wow this makes me feel so legit bc I see videos from really big channels getting these types of summaries in the comments 😂😂🙌 thx ☺️

    • @vivianli2058
      @vivianli2058 4 года назад +10

      Iris Fu would a good extra curricular activity be something u interest in ?

    • @rishikasrivastava4647
      @rishikasrivastava4647 4 года назад +1

      Thanxx☺️

    • @yabsiralissanework9855
      @yabsiralissanework9855 4 года назад

      Thank you

    • @yalelaw
      @yalelaw 3 года назад +19

      This is sad; do activities that you enjoy, not for the purpose of looking impressive on college apps

  • @blabla1834
    @blabla1834 3 года назад +671

    Unfortunately in my country nobody care about extracurricular activities and I think I’m literally by myself trying to make it works

  • @procrastinacion5785
    @procrastinacion5785 4 года назад +1199

    for the last tip, please don’t start a covid initiative with the intention of doing it solely for college. you have to really care to make that activity meaningful, and TONS of students in my (fairly competitive) area have already started nonprofits/organizations that are related to blm or covid-19. none of these organizations have any real impact on the community, at least any more than helping out the national and area-wide organizations and people in charge of dealing with covid-19. do activities because you WANT to do them, don’t just start them because you want to get into a “prestigious” college- because tbh, prestige doesn’t really matter for most majors. just do things that you love and actually care about/want to do and you will be ok!

    • @irisfu6929
      @irisfu6929  4 года назад +87

      WORD 🙌🏼

    • @homeschooledaroundtheworld4660
      @homeschooledaroundtheworld4660 4 года назад +54

      Sadly many students learn how to take advantage of situations to get into a prestigious school. That is why one can see so many adults working without passion for what they do or without compassion for what others are going through.

    • @DeltaAirlines737
      @DeltaAirlines737 4 года назад +1

      Totally Agree!

    • @ArunKumar-oz3tr
      @ArunKumar-oz3tr 2 года назад

      Is there anything i can help? please reply. Ik i’m an year late. but it’s never too late. uk.

  • @isabellabussch5796
    @isabellabussch5796 4 года назад +296

    Publishing a children’s book seems like something I could be good at, I’ve been illustrating for about a year now and never thought of it. Thank you for the idea!!

    • @irisfu6929
      @irisfu6929  4 года назад +24

      Yeah!!! Have fun with it:)

    • @leilayussupova217
      @leilayussupova217 3 года назад +3

      How are you doing?

    • @zohairmotiwalla3040
      @zohairmotiwalla3040 Год назад +1

      @@irisfu6929, who do you work with to get a book published? I can see a situation where you have a great idea for a book, you draft it but then you're not sure who to reach out to. Even if you find someone, it seems like it could take a while for it to actually get approved and published.

  • @PequenaNoobAmaPudim
    @PequenaNoobAmaPudim 3 года назад +402

    unfortunately i'm too busy being sad, but maybe in the next time

    • @irisfu6929
      @irisfu6929  3 года назад +23

      :/ so sad

    • @mz5234
      @mz5234 3 года назад +2

      this video makes me think of this one: ruclips.net/video/Ro_AiGdwoWU/видео.html
      both youtubers are very interested in something and are giving advice about going through quarantine meaningfully
      also both stanford students

    • @zings_life
      @zings_life 3 года назад +1

      Hello I am Tenzing Dheden currently doing an internship with International Model United Nations. If you are interested in building up your CV please check out my Instagram @dheden01 there are online conferences where by the end of the seminar you can get certificate recognised by United Nations and an incredible experience. Do dm me it will help you and me too

    • @betzabethrosas3981
      @betzabethrosas3981 3 года назад +3

      This video made me sad lmao

    • @jessicac8090
      @jessicac8090 3 года назад

      Uh no don’t invite me to the next time lol

  • @tiffanysilva9643
    @tiffanysilva9643 4 года назад +271

    I’ll be honest, this is pretty unrealistic when you have a life outside of school. And have responsibilities such as a working and studying while living on your own.

    • @irisfu6929
      @irisfu6929  4 года назад +92

      Yeah for sure. These are all just ideas esp for bored students trapped at home with nothing to do atm

    • @Hephzibah624
      @Hephzibah624 4 года назад +1

      Yeah, or if you have a husband and kids on top of work and school. 😵

    • @firisimsurisim4806
      @firisimsurisim4806 4 года назад

      @@Hephzibah624 atleast he didn't leave you

    • @tarledamanley2832
      @tarledamanley2832 3 года назад +30

      @@Hephzibah624 Not that many highschool students have a spouse and kids though and typically if you don't watch TV or stay on social media aimlessly you'll find you have lots of time to do these extracurriculars

    • @Abc-xm8pb
      @Abc-xm8pb 3 года назад

      Yep I barley get extra time and if I do I’m drained :(

  • @inemesitrichardson2475
    @inemesitrichardson2475 4 года назад +630

    lol never do extracurricular activities just so you can get into college. figure out what you're passionate about and work on whatever that is and then find ways to convey that passion in your college applications imho.

    • @irisfu6929
      @irisfu6929  4 года назад +125

      WORD. I hope I didn’t come off as “do this for college” but I 100% agree that you should do everything for your personal & long-term growth.

    • @pragnakirankumar
      @pragnakirankumar 2 года назад +1

      This.

    • @Nawalsamer04
      @Nawalsamer04 2 года назад +3

      i like to self learn too so that's gonna look bad for me . i learn through courses and stuff

    • @beanevryware5571
      @beanevryware5571 2 года назад +1

      yeah but just so u know iris wasnt trying to say that u should just do extracurriculars for college.

    • @kagakai7729
      @kagakai7729 2 года назад +1

      Translation: figure out what you can pretend to be passionate about, because there's no way in hell you can say you're passionate about that other thing you didn't do well in in school

  • @soupidy5586
    @soupidy5586 4 года назад +439

    I'm only going into 7th-grade right now, but watching this, I'm already internally freaking out

    • @irisfu6929
      @irisfu6929  4 года назад +92

      Don't be!! All of these are supposed to be fun -- have fun in high school and don't do anything just for college. it's not worth it

    • @redreadredread
      @redreadredread 4 года назад +17

      Me to man, this shit is scary

    • @vandanamishra1098
      @vandanamishra1098 4 года назад +2

      Man you are brave

    • @minecraftobsidian7002
      @minecraftobsidian7002 4 года назад +10

      You don’t hAve to do everything. Get into high school and do the things that interest you. if you like choir take choir if you like sports take sports. Get good grades and smash the SAT which if you start preparing in your freshman year the test won’t be that hard by your junior. You will most likely be able to get into a descent state school which can be all you need. You don’t have to get into the most prestigious school to be successful. Also get into some after school activity’s and club’s that your interested in as well

    • @blobfish1829
      @blobfish1829 4 года назад +6

      just try and do as many clubs that you are interested in once you enter highschool. I was interested in a lot of clubs in 9th grade but I didn't join any because I didn't see a point. now I REALLY regret it because I feel like I wasted an entire year of highschool

  • @Serafalana
    @Serafalana Год назад +4

    I actually didn't know how what to do for my college application but now thanks to you, i have so many ideas! Especially about the writing and publishing a book. So thank you!

  • @chaimaeabouzahir2246
    @chaimaeabouzahir2246 4 года назад +71

    Yess, we want more college content Iris. Love your enthusiasm and energy!

  • @houdamiftah8996
    @houdamiftah8996 4 года назад +44

    Iris, no cap but it's been more than one year since I've started watching college related videos and ur videos are one of the most helpful. Tysmm❤ you are inspiring

  • @matthiussine8358
    @matthiussine8358 4 года назад +3

    You have no idea how valuable and helpful these videos are. thank you and you are a saint for taking your time and posting these!!

    • @irisfu6929
      @irisfu6929  4 года назад

      Of course!! So good to hear that they’re helpful

  • @factsverse9957
    @factsverse9957 4 года назад +5

    It might not be long before this channel blows up. Keep up the great work and slide into my recommendations more, please!

    • @irisfu6929
      @irisfu6929  4 года назад

      That's the plan! Thanks for the encouraging words, Kenji

  • @jialin2167
    @jialin2167 4 года назад +6

    ur camera quality has gotten so much better! luv the video iris

    • @irisfu6929
      @irisfu6929  4 года назад +2

      Hahaha yes new camera!! 😍🤩

  • @sperrella
    @sperrella 2 года назад

    out of all the extracurricular videos i've seen, this is by far the most helpful! the ideas on here are unique and I think I'll try some of them :)

  • @ESUHANIJAGGI
    @ESUHANIJAGGI 3 года назад

    Thanks for this amazing video! This is like the most informative college related video I've ever seen! Loved all the points that u made! Extremely Helpful!

  • @yeinchung438
    @yeinchung438 4 года назад +9

    Hello, I just wanted to thank you for making this video - I'll be in grade 11 in September and I've been super stressed about universities and extracurriculars, and your videos are the most helpful videos ever. Thank you so much Iris!!

    • @irisfu6929
      @irisfu6929  4 года назад +1

      I'm so glad that I could help!! Thank you for this message ❤️

    • @edenanfield9092
      @edenanfield9092 Год назад

      hey yein, i will be in grade 11 in march ,can you also suggest me some extracurricular you did in this time span

  • @pita7041
    @pita7041 4 года назад +6

    Loved this video! Super informative!!! I especially liked it cause we can actually do this while in quarantine!

  • @alexacvergara
    @alexacvergara 4 года назад +1

    what a wholesome video!!! it’s a good thing I found your channel! just by watching this I can already tell that your content is something else. Everything you just said is really very helpful and beneficial 😊❤️

    • @irisfu6929
      @irisfu6929  4 года назад

      Aw thank you! Still working on making better quality content but this is very encouraging!

  • @justinaacuriouswanderer1496
    @justinaacuriouswanderer1496 3 года назад

    Iris, you're the BEST! (and most humble)

  • @addievlogs4827
    @addievlogs4827 4 года назад +18

    okay like now seriously im in 8th grade and omg! this video really helped me alot! i want to study in harvard medical and become a cardiothoaric surgeon! as you said im going to publish a book in ebook form for students who are not able to study in quarentine! i hope it will really help em!

    • @irisfu6929
      @irisfu6929  4 года назад +3

      Ahh so good to hear this!! Best of luck with your book and have fun in HS!!

    • @the_truthuntold_9072
      @the_truthuntold_9072 3 года назад

      Dude i m out with same goals as yours just i am an high school junior (10th grade) .. Hope we can make it 🤧✊💜✨✨

  • @aftoncrain2042
    @aftoncrain2042 2 года назад +7

    I was feeling super discouraged as my junior year is coming to a close and I haven’t started any clubs, businesses, etc. Then you brought up writing and publishing! I’ve actually written a novel and am currently working on editing down all 686 pages. Publishing would definitely be a challenge but it has been my goal for years! If you’re a freshman or sophomore, I would definitely recommend getting into writing. You could even do poetry 🖋📖

    • @warrenduke6120
      @warrenduke6120 Год назад

      When your done, i'll definitely read it if you tell me the title!

    • @zohairmotiwalla3040
      @zohairmotiwalla3040 Год назад

      @Afton Crain, who did you work with to actually get it published? Just wondering who to reach out to to start that process.

  • @hannahli4565
    @hannahli4565 4 года назад +1

    iris i just love ur personality lmao U GIVE ME SUCH HAPPY VIBES

    • @irisfu6929
      @irisfu6929  4 года назад +1

      aw that's funny but also so sweet 💕 thanks hannah

  • @naiaramenezes8303
    @naiaramenezes8303 3 года назад

    Okay but seriously you’re so helpful and so informative!!

  • @krimmy8459
    @krimmy8459 4 года назад +8

    YES,WE WANT THE MONEY VIDEO!!!
    By the way,I actually looked for a video like this all over RUclips ,so thank you!

    • @irisfu6929
      @irisfu6929  4 года назад +3

      Hahahaha I’m making it soon!!

  • @charlieduong528
    @charlieduong528 4 года назад +139

    Can we get a part 2 with 5 (or even 10) more passion project ideas? I think it would help a lot of us brainstorm.

    • @irisfu6929
      @irisfu6929  4 года назад +35

      Yes that’s actually kinda a good idea. What about worst 5 tho.. 🤔🤔 thoughts?

    • @amelias6138
      @amelias6138 4 года назад +1

      Iris Fu YES!! and worst five would be interesting too

    • @arezoomontazeri5667
      @arezoomontazeri5667 2 года назад

      Are scientific webinars or symposium good activities?

  • @makennajturner
    @makennajturner 4 года назад +1

    Love the ideas you proposed and your filming style!

    • @irisfu6929
      @irisfu6929  4 года назад

      Ahh hi Makenna!! I adore you lol can’t wait to meet you 💕🤩

  • @somalydong8015
    @somalydong8015 2 года назад

    This summer, I’ve just started looking into colleges and being prudent of my future..
    I feel as if I’m behind other students.
    I’m going into junior year of high school. I regretted not taking any APs or Honors class during my sophomore year as I didn’t look much into them and I didn’t want to overburden myself with the extra work.
    However, now I’m trying to attain as much informations as I can about colleges and about what I should be doing during my remaining time in high school.
    I’ve just found out about your channel and I’m definitely going to check out the rest of your videos to see what I can do, as well as things that I should be keeping in mind this summer.

  • @sophiale3843
    @sophiale3843 4 года назад +316

    i wish you were my counselor LOL

    • @irisfu6929
      @irisfu6929  4 года назад +42

      LOL school counselors are actually a fat rip sometimes :/ i guess this is the beauty of the internet!

    • @AWong-ss5pn
      @AWong-ss5pn 4 года назад +5

      Iris Fu my counselor never answers-

    • @irisfu6929
      @irisfu6929  4 года назад +10

      @@AWong-ss5pn :// life is tough. they've also got sooo many students it's actually impossible.

    • @annissa626
      @annissa626 3 года назад +2

      @@irisfu6929 very true we gotta love the internet, i dont even have a counselor :((

  • @aa-zq2fr
    @aa-zq2fr 4 года назад +4

    hi iris! the "what i make as a high school graduate" video sounds really interesting to me. maybe it doesn't have to be the direction of the overall channel, but i think it could be cool!

    • @irisfu6929
      @irisfu6929  4 года назад

      thanks for the feedback! i've heard the same from multiple other people so I will be making that video very soon!

  • @zhibekkubatova5884
    @zhibekkubatova5884 4 года назад

    thank you so much! I learned a lot from thus video! However, I had literally similar ideas as you and after watching this vid I became more confident in what I want to do!

  • @ariananava9224
    @ariananava9224 3 года назад

    Girl, I live in Mexico and I was searching for this video since like, two months ago, I knew that I was moving to US and haven't done anything interesting since I started high school here. Sooooo thanks!!

  • @seko3374
    @seko3374 4 года назад +17

    I can’t say how much I’m thankful to you♥️I’m a 16 year old girl from Iran and I’m gonna immigrate to Canada next year alone and Im really scared to the pony that I can’t sleep at nights, in Iran I’m a top student and I can easily attend the best universities here but well everything is pretty much awful in my homeland(it’s Middle East after all lol) and I can’t stand living in this place wasting my life away,I don’t really know what to do I also don’t know how I can be accepted in a good school I’ve been searching for some advice and I found your channel thanks so so so much for explaining this things you are helping me a lot♥️

    • @irisfu6929
      @irisfu6929  4 года назад +2

      Wow you have an amazing story, and I’m glad my videos are helping you!

    • @nah_.
      @nah_. 4 года назад

      Well if it helps you western universities eat stories like that up, it may increase your chance of getting into a good school.

    • @nickdeluca6201
      @nickdeluca6201 4 года назад

      缘份YUANFEN wow good luck!

    • @snekyp1235
      @snekyp1235 Год назад

      how are you now?

  • @Aes938
    @Aes938 7 месяцев назад +3

    Who else here are introverts and trying to find a way to shine in your own way ..slay guys we all can do this

  • @Studychaii
    @Studychaii 4 года назад +1

    I just discovered your channel and I love ur videos! You’re very well-spoken ❤️

  • @hemanshujadhao1496
    @hemanshujadhao1496 3 года назад

    From few weeks I was like researching study in US and I got depressed when I got to know that ivy-leagues need extraordinary extracurriculars and gave up hope. But as I saw your video, I got a totally new perspective towards extracurriculars. Congrats, your video is successful :]

  • @user-hd9kt3tc6j
    @user-hd9kt3tc6j 4 года назад +3

    ur vids are very helpful, thanks ilysmm🥰🥰

    • @irisfu6929
      @irisfu6929  4 года назад +1

      Glad they’re helpful!! ❤️

  • @hananjaser7870
    @hananjaser7870 4 года назад +20

    i'd appreciate it if you could focus a little on international students. As a person living in Saudi Arabis It's difficult to engage in any extracurricular activity (community service, music camp etc.)

    • @irisfu6929
      @irisfu6929  4 года назад +5

      hey! all of these activities don't require organized clubs/community service/camps. these are completely ideas that you can start and do on your own!

  • @adityabajoria1818
    @adityabajoria1818 3 года назад

    I was taking notes the whole video!

  • @sherylli4161
    @sherylli4161 4 года назад +1

    iris! i remember watching your college reactions video. Your channel grew so much in so little time! keep it up :)

    • @irisfu6929
      @irisfu6929  4 года назад +1

      HAHAHA you're an og fan

  • @fifi-gg7pw
    @fifi-gg7pw 3 года назад +29

    I’m a 14-year-old from the Philippines, and my dream is to become a Vassar graduate to pursue law. My grades surely aren’t the best, and I don’t have ANY extracurriculars, but I found this video really motivating for me! I have a passion for social equality and would love to write a book and create an organization that advocates it. Thank you for showing your young audience that we can be capable of doing so much more than what we are expected to do! However, I would like to start doing lighter and easier extracurriculars because everything is so overwhelming at the moment. Would you recommend any small and easy extracurriculars; just so that I can slowly adjust as I am very new to doing these sort of activities.

    • @ifesjournal
      @ifesjournal 3 года назад +2

      i hope you succeed 🤧💕

    • @zings_life
      @zings_life 3 года назад +1

      Hello I am Tenzing Dheden currently doing an internship with International Model United Nations. If you are interested in building up your CV please check out my Instagram @dheden01 there are online conferences where by the end of the seminar you can get certificate recognised by United Nations and an incredible experience. Do dm me it will help you and me too😊

    • @fifi-gg7pw
      @fifi-gg7pw 3 года назад +2

      Tenzing Dheden ahhhh, thank you!

  • @elijahcota2408
    @elijahcota2408 4 года назад +5

    thanks for putting dartmouth in the thumbnail. it makes me feel like my college is cool.

  • @nusratjahanekra2021
    @nusratjahanekra2021 7 месяцев назад

    You said it so frankly that actually impress me. Indeed it was a helpful and understandable one.

  • @miraypolat7424
    @miraypolat7424 3 года назад

    such an inspiring video!! thank you for all the ideas

  • @sneha1737
    @sneha1737 4 года назад +3

    Tbh i don't usually comment on any video but ig your tips were heck useful and since you asked for suggestions this video is incredible!♡
    Would you mind doin' some research on internships available for teenagers because most of online internships are for college students and not for high schoolers.♡♡♡

    • @irisfu6929
      @irisfu6929  4 года назад

      Hi Sneha! Thanks for the comment. I’d recommend checking out the internship and cold calling videos I’ve made! Most internships (that I’ve gotten) were not through an application. Hope the videos helps and lmk if you have more questions about internships!

  • @samuelhealy7672
    @samuelhealy7672 4 года назад +3

    similar to writing a book; if you are a musician, record an album/ep. It's really easy to record, edit, and produce at home with a lot less money than you think. It looks impressive and it also helps show colleges your personality and your drive

  • @waterherralways
    @waterherralways 2 года назад

    I have NEVER tapped the like,subscribe and 'all notifications' Icons SO HARD!!!!
    Omg be my life coach!!🙆‍♀️👏👏

  • @mari_intheparty
    @mari_intheparty 3 года назад

    Honestly thank you so much!

  • @Theallanrodriguez
    @Theallanrodriguez 4 года назад +39

    I’m already a college student, and STILL I was driven to click this... why, idk 🤷🏽‍♂️😂

    • @mar-cl2gg
      @mar-cl2gg 4 года назад +2

      Me too JAJAJA

    • @irisfu6929
      @irisfu6929  3 года назад

      HAHAH

    • @alexandertucker2286
      @alexandertucker2286 3 года назад

      I'm hoping extracurriculars will look good on a transfer application. I hear requirements aren't as tough so idek if I should only focus on classes

  • @nghosh24
    @nghosh24 4 года назад +3

    what are some more specific examples of covid related initiatives? also congrats on this video being a huge success i thought it was super informational!

    • @irisfu6929
      @irisfu6929  4 года назад +2

      I've seen ventilators, tracing apps, and all types of stuff, but I think the most unique idea will come from you!

  • @stephanielynn6438
    @stephanielynn6438 4 года назад +1

    this video showed up on my discovery page and it was super helpful! so you achieved your goal! thank you! also you’re the cutest and i’m in love with you

    • @irisfu6929
      @irisfu6929  4 года назад

      Hahaha yes as I guessed, this video is doing SUPER well. We grew > 100 subs in one day 😩🙌

  • @ceciliabarzotto1957
    @ceciliabarzotto1957 3 года назад

    thanks from Brazil! I loved the video :)

  • @siddharthbharthulwar1723
    @siddharthbharthulwar1723 4 года назад +109

    I kinda disagree with #1, since I feel like everyone is starting a COVID-related initiative though, especially in tutoring and research. Maybe colleges would see through that unless their passion was already in COVID-related stuff (epidemiology/public health) and it could take away from a spike that was developed prior to COVID?

    • @irisfu6929
      @irisfu6929  4 года назад +22

      I think it can be adapted to anything tho - for example a business/finance initiative addressing COVID situations. I think with all of these, there’s the risk that colleges would see through (esp if u do something like, as you said, tutoring), but as long as you’re being creative, authentic, and genuine about any of them, you should be fine.

    • @czarindelacruz5288
      @czarindelacruz5288 3 года назад

      @@irisfu6929 I am now concerned since I started a local tutoring program to help students in my area, would this look bad???

  • @royalflutes
    @royalflutes 4 года назад +107

    Hey guys! I’m actually a high school student and I self published a book about North Korea. A girl named Yebin must defect from her home country North Korea in order to live. Its called Defector: Escaping out of North Korea. Hope someone would read it. Thanks ❤️

    • @mr.umbrella3979
      @mr.umbrella3979 4 года назад +1

      sounds awesome!

    • @iheartkira.
      @iheartkira. 4 года назад +1

      where can i read it

    • @royalflutes
      @royalflutes 4 года назад +5

      @@iheartkira. you can read it here: www.amazon.com/Defector-Escaping-out-North-Korea-ebook/dp/B07VRN8T9Y/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2OFODXQPY8UWD&dchild=1&keywords=escaping+out+of+north+korea&qid=1594219773&sprefix=Escping+out%2Caps%2C247&sr=8-1

    • @irisfu6929
      @irisfu6929  4 года назад +7

      This is super cool! Congrats!

    • @royalflutes
      @royalflutes 4 года назад +2

      @@irisfu6929 Thank you😊

  • @gretchenreyes1160
    @gretchenreyes1160 4 года назад +1

    thank you for all the great information! yes plz more college videos🙈❤️

    • @irisfu6929
      @irisfu6929  4 года назад +1

      Ahh the college content is coming!!

  • @jackyellow
    @jackyellow 4 года назад +1

    The quality on these videos are top tier! I'm glad I'm here before you start getting super famous :)

    • @irisfu6929
      @irisfu6929  4 года назад

      Hahah thank you!! And yes you’re in for a ride :)

  • @katherineforbes4793
    @katherineforbes4793 4 года назад +47

    Hi Iris! Quick question: What are some things we should avoid writing about when colleges ask how we were impacted by COVID?

    • @irisfu6929
      @irisfu6929  4 года назад +64

      Hi Katherine, avoid writing in a whiny tone. Try not to complain about anything without explicit saying what you did to make the situation better. Frame every challenge as an opportunity that you took to push yourself and make a contribution to your community.

  • @studywithkavin1613
    @studywithkavin1613 4 года назад +3

    Make a video on how you revised well for school exams

    • @irisfu6929
      @irisfu6929  4 года назад

      I did! Check out “how to ace any test” on this channel 🤗

  • @brendag5855
    @brendag5855 2 года назад

    Thanks for all this helpful information 🙏🙏🙏 You have great energy 😊

  • @toriwoodward045
    @toriwoodward045 3 года назад +2

    i love the topic of this! this is my first video of yours that I’ve seen. my personal thought is that getting faster to the point would be good

    • @irisfu6929
      @irisfu6929  3 года назад

      Good point! Thanks for sharing!!

  • @simplysafiyah
    @simplysafiyah 4 года назад +6

    Congrats on Stanford, how would you go about reaching out for an internships such as like an email format or questions we should ask.

    • @irisfu6929
      @irisfu6929  4 года назад +1

      I made a video on landing research opportunities and another on landing internships. I go more in depth about doing cold outreach there, def recommend watching those. But of course, lmk if you have more questions afterward!

  • @MaritzaStudies
    @MaritzaStudies 4 года назад +11

    oml first!!!

  • @ayahelrefaei9047
    @ayahelrefaei9047 3 года назад

    I was going to ask how to get an internship and then you linked it in the video, You’re amazing thank you .

  • @melissevli1646
    @melissevli1646 4 года назад +1

    I really enjoy this type of videos , thank you !

  • @paleeshaparwani9844
    @paleeshaparwani9844 4 года назад +9

    Do you have any ideas for the COVID related initiatives in relation to business/economics?

    • @irisfu6929
      @irisfu6929  4 года назад +10

      I think maybe something that helps educate people about financial recessions/how to prepare for them, or you could create something that provides financial support for low income families, or you can create a business that donates proceeds to a cause that helps those affected by COVID, etc. the possibilities are endless - I’m sure you can brainstorm some more, but be creative and have fun with it!

  • @tanubhan1153
    @tanubhan1153 4 года назад +3

    You give me positivity ❤️keep it up

  • @melodymusic8207
    @melodymusic8207 10 месяцев назад

    Wow. Thank you for making this video. U have no idea how u clear my confusion.❤

  • @miaow.mystery
    @miaow.mystery 4 года назад +2

    Thank you so much for sharing these amazing ideas! I have thought about publishing a book for a long and am finally working on it😌

    • @irisfu6929
      @irisfu6929  4 года назад

      Glad you found them helpful! Good luck!

  • @ifedapoabiola2628
    @ifedapoabiola2628 4 года назад +6

    Is making a podcast the same as writing/publishing a book.

  • @nicolezengreads
    @nicolezengreads 4 года назад +3

    hi, i saw your video on my recommended and i really like your channel! i have a question about writing a book. if i do write a book what kind of topics should i write about. should it be a topic that i’m really interested in or just a regular fiction novel?

    • @irisfu6929
      @irisfu6929  4 года назад +1

      100% a topic you're really interested in. it seems like most ppl on this channel are writing a nonfiction book on their area of interest, and ppl's interests vary widely!

  • @shooomla2916
    @shooomla2916 4 года назад +1

    loved this video!!! and i’d definitely like to see a video on how much you make, i think it would be really informative!!

  • @GiSardenberg
    @GiSardenberg 4 года назад +1

    This video was so inspiring! Thank you for your ideas! It was awesome!

    • @irisfu6929
      @irisfu6929  4 года назад +1

      Of course! Glad u found it helpful :)

  • @ArticParrot
    @ArticParrot 4 года назад +14

    Could you still make the video about how much you make? I would find that interesting. Thanks!

    • @irisfu6929
      @irisfu6929  4 года назад +4

      hahaha yes if I find one other comment saying this I'll make it!

    • @sanaaliminati8600
      @sanaaliminati8600 4 года назад

      @@irisfu6929 please do!:)

    • @chillbeatz9886
      @chillbeatz9886 4 года назад +1

      @iris Fu pls do

    • @irisfu6929
      @irisfu6929  4 года назад +1

      @@chillbeatz9886 noted!

    • @chillbeatz9886
      @chillbeatz9886 4 года назад

      Iris Fu aye you responded. Great yeah please do for sure. Love your videos!

  • @dumphiun
    @dumphiun 4 года назад +4

    Hi! I have a question.
    Alot of people say doing clubs (obviously before corona) and getting high positions within clubs is a really impressive thing to put on your college applications. Did you do clubs in high school? And as someone with terrible social anxiety, do you have any suggestions regarding finding a club with ... how do you say "limited interaction" LOL.
    Thanks so much!

    • @irisfu6929
      @irisfu6929  4 года назад +1

      Haha I didn’t really do clubs. I just kind of did my own thing - independent projects and stuff - and that sounds like a good path for you as well!

  • @ameera4047
    @ameera4047 2 года назад

    You’re amazing 🌟 that was super helpful ❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🏻

  • @ashfiaibnat3535
    @ashfiaibnat3535 4 года назад +2

    Your videos are literally soo helpful!!!!🖤

  • @houdamiftah8996
    @houdamiftah8996 4 года назад +3

    Love uu🥰

  • @robertdavis3499
    @robertdavis3499 4 года назад +3

    Hi Iris, love your videos! I have a question though, what would make me stand out more on my college apps, my grades, passion projects, or both? Because my grades are a little bit above average and I just wanted to stand out more but people say all I need to do is get better grades. Anyhoo, I just want to get into a great out-of-state university and just wanted some advice on how to achieve that goal! 😁

    • @irisfu6929
      @irisfu6929  4 года назад

      I think grades help you become qualified to apply, and passion projects set u apart

    • @irisfu6929
      @irisfu6929  4 года назад

      I don’t think you’d ever stand out with good grades bc everyone has good grades, but u need good enough grades to show that you’re ready for the academics at these schools

  • @abdubaev
    @abdubaev 3 года назад

    I like the content, the speaking speed, the creative video making. Excellent👍

  • @nataliiaostapovych6375
    @nataliiaostapovych6375 3 года назад +1

    Omg thank you! This video is so useful !

  • @kim-travels
    @kim-travels 4 года назад +8

    I agree totally that writing a book sounds very cool and unique, but will it still look impressive to colleges if no one actually bought the book or if it was written in a very poor manner? I would love to pursue it but I'm just worried about whether I could end up in a sticky situation and wasting my time.

    • @irisfu6929
      @irisfu6929  4 года назад +3

      The effort is what counts! Write you book to the best of your ability and try to sell as many copies as you can. Don’t ever ever worry about “failing” or “not being good enough”. Just try your best and the best will happen!

    • @nehaj4702
      @nehaj4702 4 года назад

      I guess you could show how many views you had, or if your book is top 5 for a specific genre I guess.

  • @erinyang5859
    @erinyang5859 4 года назад +44

    I'm sad that I found this video late. I don't think my extracurricular activities from freshmen and sophomore were that impressive. I'm going into junior year and this year I have to do remote, so there aren't many extracurricular activities. I noticed you said to start an online community. I do have a fan account on Instagram for a kpop band I love (this sounds so cringey and embarrassing XD) that I'm currently growing. I don't think colleges would find it impressive but what do you think? Would it be considered an online community that seems good to mention?

    • @irisfu6929
      @irisfu6929  3 года назад +8

      I think anything that you genuinely love and can write compellingly on will be interesting and impressive. I honestly didn't start unique activities (mostly bc I didn't know I could) until junior year. I think anything you do is worthwhile of mentioning, if they're close to your heart

    • @zings_life
      @zings_life 3 года назад +1

      Hello I am Tenzing Dheden currently doing an internship with International Model United Nations. If you are interested in building up your CV please check out my Instagram @dheden01 there are online conferences where by the end of the seminar you can get certificate recognised by United Nations and an incredible experience. Do dm me it will help you and me too😊

    • @uswahishfaq9687
      @uswahishfaq9687 3 года назад

      @@zings_life which mun is it?

    • @srimayierravelli5233
      @srimayierravelli5233 3 года назад +1

      @@irisfu6929 what do you suggest for those interested in multiple things. i’m stuck between stem and business. i also don’t have many awards, arts or sports and i really want to a good school but i don’t think it will happen

    • @samurahuda2197
      @samurahuda2197 2 года назад

      hey are you a bts army?

  • @christianespinosa5415
    @christianespinosa5415 2 года назад

    It is a rally good video, I am working on things related but what makes me different is that I will be attempting to transfer so perhaps, it is a different journey, just how the girl you interviewed who became a transfer to Stanford from community College. Keep making great content!

  • @danila.5181
    @danila.5181 Месяц назад +1

    Every time i watch these videos my self esteem drops

  • @aishamemon3020
    @aishamemon3020 4 года назад +4

    In regards to writing and publishing a book, would a book of poetry fall under the category you mentioned.

  • @prasiddharajaure1465
    @prasiddharajaure1465 4 года назад +11

    I am writing a paper titled "Corona Virus and its impact on US Economy", and I am planning to pursue Economics at University. How do you think this is going to work? Thank you!!!

    • @irisfu6929
      @irisfu6929  4 года назад +5

      It's going to work well! It fits your goals

  • @bmaxbettyplays1798
    @bmaxbettyplays1798 Год назад

    This helps so much thank you

  • @bridgetn2253
    @bridgetn2253 3 года назад +1

    I love this video!! Your tips are so helpful!❤️❤️❤️

  • @sophiegeller7528
    @sophiegeller7528 4 года назад +3

    Hey Iris! All of these activities seem like passion projects and I'm wondering how many passion projects I should pursue all throughout highschool for college. Is one just enough or should I do a couple? Thanks!

    • @irisfu6929
      @irisfu6929  4 года назад

      Hey!! I think pursuing one in depth is better than pursuing many at a surface level

  • @anniejin3708
    @anniejin3708 4 года назад +6

    hi iris :) I was wondering if starting an online zine is helpful. I've already received a couple art, photography and article submissions from people in several different countries from advertising on social media. Once the website receives more submissions and the social media accounts grow, I was hoping to create a print magazine on Indesign with everyone's submissions and release/ sell print issues. This is something i'm really passionate about so I was wondering if it would also help me stand out from the other applicants

    • @irisfu6929
      @irisfu6929  4 года назад +2

      Sounds rly cool! And double yes bc you’re passionate abt it. To really really stand out I think it’d depend on how large you’re able to expand your project (# people involved, etc)

  • @shlokmalpani3157
    @shlokmalpani3157 3 года назад +1

    just the fact that you got into Stanford, I m blown away 🤯

  • @fortnitemejoresmomentos6600
    @fortnitemejoresmomentos6600 3 года назад

    This was really helpful. Thanks !!

  • @uwalanetm7959
    @uwalanetm7959 4 года назад +26

    Hi, where can we find these internships? Because I tried on LinkedIn, and other websites but I didn’t find any because I am still a junior in high school

    • @irisfu6929
      @irisfu6929  4 года назад +6

      Usually you have to do some cold outreach. Check out my internship video (linked in description) for more info. But a lot of the times, there would be no job posting or application per se - you almost create the position for yourself by doing outreach

    • @owlani3950
      @owlani3950 4 года назад +1

      Try KNIT marketing! Its a good internship program

    • @daysiacharles8159
      @daysiacharles8159 4 года назад +12

      Here's a place where I post virtual programs/internships: www.successbasemass.com/post/virtual-summer-programs-for-high-school-students
      You can also join these youth led organizations as interns/volunteers: www.successbasemass.com/post/50-youth-led-organizations-accepting-youth-volunteers

    • @meryemmartinez8938
      @meryemmartinez8938 2 года назад

      @@daysiacharles8159 is there something i can join rn

  • @dianaliang4604
    @dianaliang4604 4 года назад +46

    What a pity I discovered u so late. Gorgeous girl! I’m curious whether u can do a vlog in Chinese hahaha

    • @irisfu6929
      @irisfu6929  4 года назад +5

      Aw haha I actually did lol - it was like two years ago but it’s still on this channel, called “a video in Chinese”

    • @dianaliang4604
      @dianaliang4604 4 года назад +1

      @@irisfu6929 Yeh cool I'll go and check that out. btw ur pretty~~~

    • @irisfu6929
      @irisfu6929  4 года назад

      @@dianaliang4604 haha thanks girl :)

  • @arushisingh930
    @arushisingh930 4 года назад

    This is great advice! thank you :)

  • @dragonauove5519
    @dragonauove5519 2 года назад

    Thank You sooo much , this video was very helpful!! (u just earned yourself a sub). pls make more college extracurricular and also how to make communities and blogs because its kinda hard to know how. TY again. Best Wishes.

  • @andrianad5143
    @andrianad5143 4 года назад +5

    Could creating a club when school starts in the fall be something? I've out forth a lot of though and research into what I want to do, I'm planning on relating it to mental health and overall healthy living, a safe space where people can come after school to talk and decompress. This summer I've mainly been researching colleges and starting applications, but would starting this club be beneficial?

    • @irisfu6929
      @irisfu6929  4 года назад +1

      Of course it can be! But I’d say only do it if you’re actually interested in doing it (and would do it regardless of college apps)

    • @andrianad5143
      @andrianad5143 4 года назад

      @@irisfu6929 No yeah of course! I've had this idea and I feel like itd really be a good thing especially during the school year with dealing with covid. Thank you for the feedback and the video altogether!! Really helpful!

  • @dominicnavarro9314
    @dominicnavarro9314 4 года назад +63

    I'm an incoming senior in high school. If most of my activities started during my junior or senior year, would the admission panel thinks I did it for the sake of the application?

    • @irisfu6929
      @irisfu6929  4 года назад +17

      Don’t worry about what they think. If you do it bc you’re interested in doing it (even without the goal of college apps), then it’d come off as genuine and you’d be able to write authentic essays that convey the motives behind your projects.

    • @irisfu6929
      @irisfu6929  4 года назад +13

      I personally didn’t start my book until summer before senior year but it just happened to be the right time/the time when I learned of how to you can self publish.

    • @kimh.8176
      @kimh.8176 4 года назад +11

      I have the same problem too. Idk why but I wasted a lot of time in my freshman and sophomore year. And now im just trying to pick up the pace :/

    • @irisfu6929
      @irisfu6929  4 года назад +4

      @@kimh.8176 it's okay! Don't think of it as a race -- do everything for your own growth

    • @icon6200
      @icon6200 4 года назад +2

      Kim Huynh same! I did a sport freshman year that i decided to drop and i only did one other club :/ im still in that club but im nervous colleges wont like how poor my ecs were freshman yr, cuz i dont think im gonna put the sport on my app since i didnt follow through with it.

  • @VyNguyen-yf1zh
    @VyNguyen-yf1zh 4 года назад +2

    I square Iris is the best college RUclipsr I’ve ever followed 💕
    Thank you so much for this video!!! 🥰

    • @irisfu6929
      @irisfu6929  4 года назад +1

      Hahaha THANK YOU and of course!! Always lmk if you have new video ideas or questions! Sending a big virtual hug 💕💕

    • @VyNguyen-yf1zh
      @VyNguyen-yf1zh 4 года назад

      Iris Fu ofc 💕💕💕 btw do u think making an educational website is an impressive extracurricular?