A Day in My Life at Columbia University

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[@carlinn.5811]

I swear the background song is in every college vlog I’ve ever seen 😂

[@NkoDmtryPoletv]

Yes. 😂

[@noober2174]

How many college Vlog have you watched to notice?

[@SiphokaziMabuza]

Me too🤣🤣🤣

[@dilby3246]

It's because it's free to use, no copyright.

[@DonUpon_]

Or vlogs in general.

[@mazquiat]

I got accepted to Columbia Class of 2023. I can't wait to see you and everyone else on campus. I really like your hoodie btw

[@rizzoli7]

Stats? Pleaseee ant recommendations here are my stats: 3.75 gpa, almost 3.8 out of 4.0. I'm taking all honors, I'm founder of my Chinese club, president of premed, and part of another club just a member though. I invest my time into all these clubs. I'm driven passionate and funny. What can I improve on? I'm a sophomore btw

[@lighthousesniper124]

Rizzo seems pretty good to me

[@rizzoli7]

@REAJ HASAN yes and lol that's crazy

[@SherleensAlchemy]

hi could you please explain to me what a sophomore is and how you got accepted even though you are in high school I'm in grade 11 and I'm from south Africa and i see a lot of people talking about being accepted in like 2020+ so I'm really confused as to how or why you applied early and if i can do so myself.

[@mazquiat]

@@rizzoli7 I got a 1410 on my SAT. I am rank 1/132 for my class. Since you're a sophomore I would advise you to really practice for these standardized tests. Stats definitely don't mean everything though. I feel like my essays and extra curriculars really portrayed my passions and who I am as a person so I think that's what helped me the most. Once you get closer to applying to these schools, just make sure you are very satisfied with your writing and have someone look over them.

[@jordan-ou6xd]

your voice is really calming lol

[@KevinKong]

Haha! Thank you very much!

[@jocelyncalderon4212]

man this really makes me want to go to columbia! it seems like a very chill school that really appreciates the humanities. i’m a high school junior right now and i think i’ll take a risk and apply. we’ll see what happens.

[@KevinKong]

Goodluck! It is an amazing school!

[@ZenityStudios]

Most Ivy league and top higher education schools appreciate the humanities

[@meganatkinson3137]

Good luck

[@LigayaL101]

It’s a great school and you should apply but know that it has a huge problem with stress culture! Opposite of “chill”.

[@xaviertaylor4229]

Ligaya Lim please explain

[@insertnamehereee]

I loved the part where you really went in depth explaining your classes. What you described sounds so amazing... I’m looking to study English and Philosophy (perhaps creative writing) and this totally helped me out! Columbia is my dream school and I’ll probably apply ED next year! I just love how much Columbia values the humanities! Thanks for the awesome video :))

[@KevinKong]

I'm glad my video helped! Thank you for your support! Good luck to you!

[@gabriellehogan2694]

I enjoyed this as well, you have such a calm yet interesting energy! Please make more vlog style videos like this!

[@brandoncruz6609]

I’m applying ED next year too! Good Luckkkk

[@aram9136]

did you get in?

[@pwetzl]

im in the exact same boat! haha

[@chelsearomulus]

me, watching this video while attending my own college: 👁👄👁

[@suhaibahmad5042]

pretty dope

[@bitchassfigga9250]

I got triggered when he left a little piece of egg.

[@leyicui427]

Got accepted to Barnard College 24'! I'm soooo excited about life at Columbia!!

[@aspiringking5000]

Barnard and Columbia are not the same!!!

[@emmacooney9044]

This video has inspired me to work hard in high school so I can apply to Columbia! Your explanation of the astronomy course sounds amazing!

[@KevinKong]

Definitely go for it! You will meet great people here!

[@alialredha3738]

@@KevinKong did you get high grades now?

[@551223]

Jeez you’re chill, I can fall asleep to your voice

[@stedis7259]

Loved this video, soooo helpful!!! I recently got into Columbia early decision, can’t wait to attend! Thank you for posting this!!!

[@CindyLuOfficial]

this was cool to watch! i’m columbia ‘23 & i’m so excited for the next 4 years :) this makes me want to start vlogging in college now too haha

[@bisht.suryansh]

coloumbia is my dream school and i can’t stop watching this whole vlog over and over again. i’m literally so obsessed with it. i’ll be applying ed next fall so i hope i get to experience all this in the future. 🙏

[@tayloriacovo6884]

That’s literally my dream college ever sense I was like 10

[@maisanlee8348]

Columbia looks amazing and met up with my expectations. Columbia University is my dream school and hope to be there one day.

[@yasamanebrahimi6800]

I was waitlisted and I really want to go. I hope I get in from the waitlist but I know it’s very hard to. Kinda hurts watching this video but it was a great video

[@maganketer5034]

What are your stats ?

[@nikki1247]

i need an update lol

[@elifuzelli]

Nikki__ 14 Yeah me too, did u get in?

[@grillbandit4608]

Did you get in

[@maximilienrobespierre7595]

Yasaman Ebrahimi did you get in?

[@esmewarmuth8780]

I can't stop watching these sorts of videos. I want to go to Columbia more than anything.

[@katie8528]

Your astronomy class sounds sick!!! I’m an astrophysics major and love to hear about other school’s programs :))

[@amanda2110]

U should do a vid on how u got into Columbia!!

[@S0FIAV]

I loveeee how this man takes care of himself!

[@devonalyse4068]

more than words... love that song so much :) this was the most relaxing vlog. it felt very honest unlike a lot of others.

[@serserpas1881]

hey, class of 2017 here, its a trip to see the interior of most of these dorms/academic buildings, keep blogging ~!~

[@mwmattioli]

bitch me 2 :-)

[@mwmattioli]

da fuq

[@amandali5345]

your reflections about classes are very open-minded, very valuable

[@fatoumatabalde5701]

I’m a freshman in high school and I’ve always wanted to go to Columbia since last year when I had a college tour there

[@amyxu4503]

活的好精致的一个男生啊，keep up with ur vlog! Love to hear ur application story!

[@milk-pc9jy]

what a great video. love listening to your insight and seeing the campus. great editing too. please keep it up!!

[@KevinKong]

Thank you so much! I appreciate it!

[@tjpmac]

columbia has been my dream school since forever, i applied, but im not too hopeful. Im hoping I can be in the city atleast.

[@KevinKong]

Good luck to you! New York is wonderful and I believe you can do it!

[@doc52901]

hey u shut up. you will get in OK

[@mlat6311]

Elizabeth Sardes did you get in??

[@WutheringPages]

It's one of my dream colleges!! I am so restless after watching this video. I will try to get into the college. Your video was amazing. It gave such an amazing insight

[@KevinKong]

Thank you! You are really kind!

[@WutheringPages]

@@KevinKong 😀😀😀

[@helvetejegfakkesove8381]

Thank you for this video. Columbia university is my biggest dream

[@lucasmartinsbarretoalves9937]

Yo I watch this nowadays and don't believe I'm in the middle of my sophomore year here at Columbia. It seemed so distant when I first watched this video. Surreal. Amazing

[@natashalee3810]

i loved this video & the style of it! its so relaxing to watch,,, hope you can make more videos in the future :’)

[@KevinKong]

Yes! I will! Thank you so much for your support!

[@giuliandoj1594]

Wow, great video! It's so cool that you're studying my language! Ciao da Roma!

[@leilahu1477]

wow~ beautiful voice wanna hear more!

[@rachel-ur5bx]

pls make more columbia/nyc vlogs!! i'm barnard class of 2023 :p

[@KevinKong]

rachel ng I will! Thank you for your support!

[@ruthcostume8368]

Yea make some more volgs like this I'm new to your channel

[@SherleensAlchemy]

hi could you please explain to me what a sophomore is and how you got accepted even though you are in high school I'm in grade 11 and I'm from south Africa and i see a lot of people talking about being accepted in like 2020+ so I'm really confused as to how or why you applied early and if i can do so myself

[@Moshmellows]

Sherleen tries When people say class of 2023 or 2020+, it means what year they’re graduating college. A sophomore is a person in their second year of school.

[@EmilyIsabel]

Check out my Columbia weekend in my life vlog! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnq8ZXSMpLN0baM

[@Amir-xg9rd]

This dude is focused

[@plasma_x6442]

Amir Alam he’s woke

[@ottoliu2096]

Dis video didn't feel like 20 mins at all!! You're so gentle, humble and soothing :)

[@Deerjiaheng]

wow your videos are so chill, i subscribed right away!

[@adrianting6146]

TC'08 here. Really miss Columbia after watching your vid. All the best with your studies!

[@KevinKong]

Thank you so much! Best wishes to you!

[@kn3forever]

Omg I really love this vlog... this was really informal to watch even though I’m not attending Columbia but I just want to say good luck and have a fantastic time😊

[@KevinKong]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!

[@YourAwesomeAsian]

Great video! Class of 2021, just got accepted to the graduate school last week

[@anthonyliddie2222]

Nice job bro! Great transitions

[@benjaminjaimes2211]

This is great, Kevin! ;)

[@dellacrawford3731]

You look so much like Conan Gray, great vid btw!

[@chfatima8687]

he looks more asian than conan

[@chloechloe2258]

Please do a video on how to write better essays/how to study effectively!

[@MeatMan359]

I'm spending my entire first year remote. Kinda sad, but I can't wait to finally be on campus next fall

[@ssdwang7338]

I just realize you add Chinese subtitles, I also saw 顺其自然!!

[@tyler-taewook]

I got accepted to Columbia Engineering Class of 2024!! So excited for next fall

[@touski2801]

I am in middle school and this looks so good :O Imma rlly put in work for ivy league schools also why do I watch so much of collage type videos ;-;

[@relii2588]

Very cool and what a school. Wow man

[@user-ws4oc6vt1z]

喜欢看你的 daily life ! Pls make more vlog like this :D

[@user-bg5nt2tw6i]

your vlog motivates me so much! Why don't u do some QnA videos as well? Columbia is my top dream school and I hope I can see you there :D

[@yeyao1333]

très bon vlog! Je veux voir plus de vidéos!

[@meshasingh7496]

loveee this channel

[@hiyajoshi3706]

I'm so thankful that I got accepted into Columbia University:))

[@DanielLee-kt4vx]

Keep up the good work! Love your vlog

[@KevinKong]

Thank you very much~You are very kind!

[@Amir-xg9rd]

I loved this video One of my favorite videos ever

[@KevinKong]

Thanks for the support!

[@Amir-xg9rd]

Wow your posters are awesome

[@koothodilabhijithaugustine]

A very good quality video! Keep it up!!! 17:56 It's Copenhagen

[@berniehoe9960]

Columbia looks great! though I prefer Brown bc of the open curriculum and the less stressful atmosphere tbh. I’m also a bit intimidated by the admissions rates, it’s great for my major (history) but I’m not sure if I should apply, On the one hand you’re in the city with a ton more opportunities than someplace like providence, but on the other hand the environment at places like Columbia and Harvard seems a lot more cutthroat and high strung than brown. I’m conflicted tbh, would love to hear more about your experiences at Columbia though! This video definitely made me think about applying next year!

[@KevinKong]

Hey! Brown is also an awesome school. At the end of the day, it all depends on what you prefer. Columbia is quite competitive, and some people thrive in that environment. Others prefer a more laid-back education. They are both equally great!

[@berniehoe9960]

Kevin Kong Thanks for replying! You should definitely make more of these Columbia vids btw, would love to hear more about what the schools like and your own experiences!

[@mbiukimicheni9906]

Do a video on how you got into columbia! Great vid!

[@KevinKong]

I will probably make one in Jan or Feb. Stay tuned! Thank you for your support!

[@zoescott1034]

Watching this to hype myself up for going this fall :)

[@soleeiguasp172]

Hello thank you for this video it was really helpful. You went in dept with your classes it really further educated me and convinced me. I visited Columbia a few days ago because I went on vacation to New York and was absolutely amazed by the huge and beautiful campus. Keep making awesome videos like this! I plan to apply for Columbia. Could you please maybe make a video of the requirements to make it and how hard it was? Thank you and keep up the good work!

[@KevinKong]

sure! I will add this idea to my list!

[@soleeiguasp172]

Kevin Kong 😊 thank you looking forward to it!

[@-HRH]

In all my four years at CU I never ate once at any of the dining halls. I don't know why. Now I regret it.

[@kathyhua7944]

学习好 房间也好整齐 长的又帅 穿搭超棒 而且英文讲的也超棒！优秀哦哥哥

[@KevinKong]

哈哈谢谢你的赞美啦！

[@andrearizzo7485]

This vlog is so cool! Saluti dall'Italia 🇮🇹

[@marcosjohnsonnoya417]

thx, for the good music!

[@Croisant_asian]

I love this video so much ❤️

[@richardmadden5401]

Hey dude I like that essay plan of learning a new language that really interesting 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😁

[@shellhemma2472]

翻墙看到这个小哥哥的视频，顺带翻了下之前的视频。觉的视频做的超细腻呀，不过分花哨，有一些vlog很有电影感，希望小哥哥以后多出视频呀～Columbia是遥不可及的学校，现在已经确定申请英国学校了，但是还是有个美国梦哈哈哈哈

[@KevinKong]

哇谢谢啊！我还蛮喜欢电影的感觉。如果你有什么特别想让我拍的视频可以留言给我。其实哥大对于谁来说都不是一个容易进的学校，如果实在喜欢不妨尝试一下：）梦想还是要有的嘛，万一实现了呢哈哈

[@kat.ex3909]

I hope I can get into this college.

[@heather2773]

I’ve actually seen you around campus a couple times last semester but was too shy to come say hi lololol nice editing btw

[@snakeydoo]

yay Gyu Kaku near my work hahhaha... always go there for happy hour.. hahhaa

[@filmbyz787]

I’m applying to Barnard, love the atmosphere

[@KevinKong]

Barnard is great! Good luck!

[@filmbyz787]

Kevin Kong thank you!

[@inesbazarbacha5023]

Me too! You're applying for 2023 class or 2024?

[@filmbyz787]

Ines Bazarbacha 2023

[@karma-lg3gf]

it was good . Do more vedios like this 💞

[@huiyinghuang8459]

Haha love the tea equipment

[@willemmorris2951]

This is great

[@btc1m654]

Nice video and your voice is quite soothing (you should start a podcast 😀) I have a couple questions for you if you could answer them I would be very thankful. Is the food for breakfast free? And do they offer any other meals and how much is it? Can any alumni live in a dorm room alone? Or do I have to live with roommates? Thanks.

[@markwang7480]

damn he has a gaming setup and fire shoes

[@ahmadrafsanjanimustahar7415]

My next campus. Aamiin 👍👍👍

[@lighthousesniper124]

Post more, your videos are entertaining yet informative.

[@KevinKong]

Thank you very much!

[@lighthousesniper124]

Kevin Kong no problem!

[@richardromero8049]

Nice tunes🎵🎶

[@paygemakenzie]

thanks for putting effort into making this

[@Naturebeautifaul]

So cute!🥰🤩

[@_andrewahn]

super interesting dude

[@lokngaiho76]

順其自然. good stuff!

[@soanna9394]

Can you do more Day In The Life vlogs like this one? Please please please🙏

[@aner1340]

so cool 🥺

[@thegammaduskit3704]

I cant wait until I go there when im older

[@study_friend_usa]

Nice video! I'll be a visting international student at Columbia next September and I would like to know where I can find double rooms to rent near campus.

[@danieljapanese8447]

It's quite interesting to listen to you. You are ought to make such videos more.

[@guanyicao7254]

i'm applying to columbia in a few months (wow that's scary) and i noticed from a lot of students that bc of columbia's proximity to NYC, they often go out to eat... that's really amazing and and exciting since i'm also a foodie, but the question is how much typically are these expenses? living in NYC is def not cheap right?

[@blindinglights8041]

heyyy, did you get accepted?

[@urwahuzair3882]

Did u get accepted?

[@hector2116]

I want to go to Columbia it seems like an interesting school to me

[@marisacordero1582]

I did a project on Columbia University! It's a huge campus!

[@AnImperialGod]

It's actually not that big. It's small compared to other US universities, mainly because it's in Manhattan.

[@howtogetintocollege6834]

HUGE fan of the Chinese subtitles hahaha - you know your target audience 😂

[@harryhe1054]

Love that Air China sticker!

[@bumblebea1384]

I’m in suburban neighborhood a little bit outside the Dallas Fort Worth area. This is my dream college and Manhattan is where I want to live when I’m older. What’s it like moving to the big city? Any tips for adapting to NYC life?

[@KevinKong]

New York can be overwhelming but also lively! It is an amazing city but takes time for the transition. At Columbia, you can be in downtown Manhattan in 30 minutes. It is super convenient, but it can also be a distraction. Finding the balance is important. I can't say I have successfully made my transition to NYC yet hahaha. I'm also figuring it out right now. Hope this helps! I will probably make more videos of my life at NYC. Stay tuned!

[@OcelotDAD]

I just got accepted into Columbia :)

[@yisoooo]

看你的vlog真的太令我放鬆了😌 希望你能繼續vlog下去🤜🏻

[@KevinKong]

哈哈，谢谢！如果你有什么想看的内容不妨留言给我哦

[@HarriePlottier]

a bit irrelevant but where do you get headbands like that? idk if you check comments for old videos but man it looks nice but I don't know where to buy one

[@cambecambe3199]

My dream school is Columbia but I don’t know if I’ll get in. I am a junior and will graduate with an honors diploma in 2020, but I am taking 10 credit hours from The Ohio State University right now, have taken 9 at a community college, and will graduate with a minimum of 30 college credits. My school does bot have AP but I take college classes as if I am a normal college Student and have been ever since I was 15. I will graduate at 17 because I skipped 1st grade, and have a 4.0 unweighted and a 4.13 weighted GPA right now (school calculates weird even though I have 9 fully completed college credits) but it will be much higher when I actually graduate. My ACT score is kinda low (only a 31) and I haven’t taken the SAT and don’t plan to. I have a bunch of extra curriculars: debate(team leader), photography(founder/president) yearbook (chief editor), japanese culture club(secretary, not japanese btw but was lending my support and supporting the club!), creative writing club, creative collective (a inclusive art club, founder and president). I know columbia is suuuper competitive but I have been in a college like environment so I can handle it. Do you think I might be able to get in? I will most likely be applying through Questbridge and I am aiming for admissions and hopefully a National College Match Scholarship. Sadly my writing skills aren’t the best but they aren’t the worst either, and I would like to major in psychology.

[@michaelas4810]

Muna Karshe it’s common to graduate at 17 and they probably won’t pay attention to that

[@anonymous-ii2jr]

hey, im applying to Columbia through QB this year as im class of 2020 as well! i think you have a lot going for you and id like to hear back to see what happens with your finalist status when we find out on Oct. 16! :)