dropping out of college and moving to Asia at 18 | Glow up Diaries Episode 15

[@aliviadandrea]

★ WATCH ALL OF THE GLOW UP DIARIES: bit.ly/37O0bX6 ABOUT: This is a 6 year docu-series of my coming of age story. I originally thought I would end this series after a few months but ugly truths unraveled as I went further into my glow up journey. I began recording the glow up diaries at 17 years old and finished when I turned 22 years old.

[@pamelarojas5549]

"when I was younger, I didn't expect to have so many... issues" I felt that. Suddenly felt not so alone.

[@clau_sing_]

Yeah.. same

[@d.a.9334]

Yess same here!

[@alohaxck]

Same here

[@yourfavtswiftstan7341]

Omg same here

[@arain764niara]

Nah I knew, I just didn't know it would go on for soo long

[@keymepx4428]

she is one of the youtubers who can really be called an influencer, she changed the lives of many people who watch, there was no need to sell any product or make stupid videos or create drama to have visualizations, she does it to promote more self-help, she really deserves all the best and deserves all of our support, she is a youtuber that we can consider relateble

[@이산-c1b]

Definitely!

[@dianazaragoza9822]

Really though!

[@dianazaragoza9822]

Lyrik Courtney she gotta get that extra cha Ching and it’s a company she actually buys from not like others that promote any company just so they can get some cash

[@keymepx4428]

@Lyrik Courtney but she doesn't overdo it like other Ytubers do it and she is promoting something that many of us really can and want to buy

[@zoeeeeee13]

@【 Honey what 】 and support!

[@XIANC]

She should honestly have a ted talk. She is so inspiring

[@juliad3657]

I second that!

[@avaharker3554]

I know! I love that through this series she is constantly learning and is always working to better herself, not just for everyone else, but for herself. She is like an "on-screen big sister." So many people would benefit from hearing her insight other than the ones who know her channel

[@miyiuz]

She’s too good for ted talks

[@lollipopstree]

I can't agree more

[@aura6996]

Definitely agree!

[@naddy3632]

she is the realest girl i've ever seen. not ashamed with her flaws, giving inspirations in every video. i'm really looking up to you girl

[@leostrazsa5440]

Well..........I mean, I don't mean any disrespect but she's a lot like Jaden smith. Well off parents and a huge following on youtube. She has the means to be this way. 99.9 percent of teenagers are not in the same position so it isn't "reality" so much as her reality.

[@lmanburger1657]

@@leostrazsa5440 her parents cut her off when she moved out. she completely makes her own money. stop spreading negativity tf

[@ellaclements2093]

I’m gonna say it. She is SO the main character

[@katie-wi6yw]

Ella Clements did you watch the other episodes or..

[@allymaechoklit604]

@@katie-wi6yw lol u didnt get it😹

[@emmakj5943]

She so is...

[@tanvikittur7352]

@@katie-wi6yw I'm new here i don't get it please explain (no offense,)

[@tanvikittur7352]

@@allymaechoklit604 I'm new here please explain lol 😅😅

[@Emily-dj4zu]

6:30 "Just because people look fine doesn't mean they are fine".. That's so important We forget that too often

[@_b.a.r.]

Yes

[@margaretmwangi7730]

Yea

[@TheFuschiaDragonfly]

There's this awesome musician, Alexander Rybak, on one of his performances the top comment is:"Isn't Alexander the happiest man in the world?!" bc he always exudes this cute and bubbly persona. This year he came out and said that he's been struggling with addiction (antidepressants and sleeping pills) for the past decade. He's in rehab now, things are going much better, but this is an example of how we should not assume people are fine just because they look happy.

[@_b.a.r.]

@@TheFuschiaDragonfly are you a hispanic person and the phone write persona for person?

[@TheFuschiaDragonfly]

@@_b.a.r. I meant "persona" as "character" I don't know the dude personally obsvly, but I do think he's actually sweet and bubbly, yet I think you have to pull some kind of a facade to hide the pain and the sleepless night (Oh btw I'm Italian)

[@No-hb1rj]

"Feel the fear and do it *ANYWAY* ." -Alivia D'Andrea

[@SorchaRattigan]

1 million subscribers with no videos challenge is the name of an amazing book by Susan Jeffers :) go read it! ❤️

[@No-hb1rj]

@@SorchaRattigan I will if I can find it.😂 Thank you.

[@No-hb1rj]

@Wanda Excuse me, but can you stop being negative??? You don't have to be rude. If you're going to say something, try to make it positive, instead of negative. And Alivia might come up with these quotes in the moment and not know that they're from Pinterest. Be respectful.

[@Usuarioexcluido1234]

@@No-hb1rj i mean...she's just one in a sea of people who say the exact same quote (and others that she says) but whatever. I don't see a problem she saying a quote that isn't hers...guys chill And she's very very very privileged, anyway. Her fear is from college bro like...Not from a WAR or HUNGER, like more than a billion people. Idk but I agree, better be positive ANYWAY. But I think the person there wasn't rude, don't take it personal. Peaaceee pls don't fight it's just video, it's s just a girl!

[@Imokayluv]

This is so inspirational

[@azariah8675]

I got terrified when I realized the red bar with “resistance” was a measurement and not just something there.

[@JaimieRene]

Ohhhh lol I still didn’t even notice until you said it 💀

[@oliviap5362]

omg

[@Cxrm3n]

I wouldn't have noticed that if I didn't see this comment

[@LaguBudakKuching]

wait what time?

[@liva3925]

A Cat Called Miaw The whole video exept some clips, its in the right side going down slowly

[@camzuh6289]

Me: *sitting on my couch* Olivia: “go drink some water” Me: *comfy in the couch” “should I?” Olivia: “seriously” Me:” Ok God, I get it”

[@dianazaragoza9822]

Mee i was chilling on my bed and I was like “nah I ain’t gonna do all that” then she like “go seriously” and I groaned and drank from my cup lmao

[@akirarozu3245]

I did aswell lol

[@camzuh6289]

Diana Zaragoza HAHAHA I groaned too!

[@patriciadebatlle4245]

@@camzuh6289 samee😂😂😂

[@thebeckysquad1326]

lol

[@user-my8qj]

happiness doesn't start with a body, pretty face, a relationship, a degree. It starts with ur thoughts and what u tell yourself everyday.

[@matatouille5126]

This is so profound! 💖

[@KikisStudyCorner]

Thank you, I needed to hear that

[@rool5712]

Wow! She says this in her new video ☺️

[@johannakunze3300]

Your relationship with yourself

[@thestarchild2253]

*Seriously somebody give this girl a Netflix series* ✨

[@aliviadandrea]

the ultimate dream lol

[@thestarchild2253]

@@aliviadandrea you totally deserve it 🥺✨

[@thestarchild2253]

@@aliviadandrea You changed my life so you deserve it 11000%

[@habibmulla1805]

Seriously i m kinda sad that the glowup diary season 2 is the last season n i really wanted to see her more😭😭when i started her my life is becoming so nice and changing my bad habits but.....

[@thestarchild2253]

HABIB MULLA sameeee 😭😭

[@h.yamashita]

9:04 "feel the fear and do it anyways" is so much better than "don't be afraid"

[@CheapskateMotorsports]

I prefer the sketchier "do the thing *because* it's scary"😂

[@kailyndonnelly06]

i saw this quote "So please ask yourself: what would I do if I weren't afraid? And then go do it." -Sheryl Sandberg. after seeing this i reached out to someone i wanted to be friends with...the whole ordeal didnt exactly go as planned but i am very glad i did it.

[@hanna3684]

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[@wisterwilson8774]

@NoahTheNegotiatorYT Can she not have fears? Stop commenting about her money. She's successful. But it's a type that can leave in a heart beat. You're a sad person. There's plenty to be scared of. Get a life and get over yourself

[@Ariana-lc3wk]

I love how confident she is to film in public even in another country, she is so inspirational!

[@syd1367]

she is so lucky to be able to have a choice to be free and break away from her comfort zone.

[@lpsloveandgame6046]

borahae bitches What do you mean by this? Leaving to Taïwan?

[@oof7711]

LPS love and game a lot of us don’t have the luxury to even break free

[@syd1367]

@@lpsloveandgame6046 some of us doesn't have the financial ability to do this things and even have the emotional support to do this, that's how i mean

[@lpsloveandgame6046]

Except there are much smaller ways to leave your comfort zone, trying something new, bringing up a subject you normally never would have brought up with friends, talking to complete strangers, watching a horror movie even if you generally avoid them...etc....You don’t need that much to leave your comfort zone.

[@syd1367]

@@lpsloveandgame6046 not if you have emotionally abusive and manipulative parents but i understand your point

[@am-zj4mq]

Imagine being asian and being allowed to drop out of a school and literally go to a foreign country. My parents would beat my ass to another world, if I even thought about doing that.

[@roastedalmonds3434]

That's what I wasn't able to comprehend My asian brain ud never let this register

[@Emily-dj4zu]

"If you don't go after what you want you will never get it" ~Alivia

[@jessaaredidon7435]

I love how humble she is when she didn't reveal to her roommate that she's a vlogger with millions of subscribers.

[@yourfavtswiftstan7341]

I know we love our girl ❤️❤️❤️

[@juli.mcginn]

I left my best friend who was a bad influence. I've gotten to hang out with my real best friend twice in a week (you'd think that's normal but we live 8 hours apart and i'm visiting my grandma who lives abt 30 minutes away). I'm not crying myself to sleep every night. I control what I eat. I promised to myself that when school starts again, im gonna do my best. I used to never smile, but now I'm always smiling and it's real. All of that has happened since March 13th.

[@missmikaella5840]

Good for you 😊

[@MilkyWay-vr7ku]

Good luck hope for you the best

[@nanicrash]

❤️🐼❤️

[@acearokpopfanboy8337]

Good luck sisie

[@yaseminavci9786]

Good jobbbbb

[@DeviLuna.ticWind]

Everyone in the comments are like: "Give this girl a Netflix show." And I'm just like: "Netflix needs her." 2023 Edit:These aren't same things because (in my opinion) Netflix needs shows like this but i feel like there isn't enough shows like this in most platforms;on the other hand she can reach people without the help of things such as Netflix. Thanks to everyone trying to explain what i meant here,after years i decided to come back to series for motivation and i was searching for this comment because i forgot the episode i commented >:D

[@bakugokatsuki908]

What's the difference?

[@harukaaoi169]

Its different she is trying to say that Netflix needs someone like her to inspire others NOT that Alivia needs it NETFLIX DOES!

[@minhha7219]

lol this girl's experience is just so similar and typical to countless of other international students, not that deserving for a Netflix show

[@harukaaoi169]

Skylar Ha yeah but not a lot of people show all the struggles they just talk about it

[@minhha7219]

@@harukaaoi169 cuz we're constantly dealing with them daily

[@pizzaofen]

I love how your glow up isn't just about looking like the beauty standards. It's about finding your self, getting happy, healthy and idk it makes me happy.

[@astrida111]

Me: * watching this at night while eating chips * Also me: I wAnNa HaVe A hEaLtHy LiFe StYlE

[@khushi4786]

Sameeee

[@mariamtaha6b.225]

Me 2 but not eating chips pizza 😅😅

[@blaesing6505]

I just realized I've ate healthy my whole life-

[@icyfendi7903]

@@blaesing6505 cool u want an award

[@itsiona20]

Meee😭😭😭

[@TheFuschiaDragonfly]

I am devastated. I am 22 and I still totally depend from my mom, whose character traits are starting to worsen bc she's aging (no shame, but that's the truth) She's also getting herself into dangerous situations bc she's naive and I can't do nothing about it 😭 I have a whole lot of bad, bad things bottled up inside and I know I have to turn my life around I hope the Lord, or whatever is up above, gives me the strenght.

[@itorop.4317]

You can make it

[@TheFuschiaDragonfly]

@@itorop.4317 I hope so. I want to burst out crying so fucking much but I can't (I'm with mom and she hates when I cry). I'm afraid this will be the third sleepless night in a row 😭

[@freyalouise9862]

oh my god i’m so sorry..... i cant imagine what you are going through. just remember there’s light on the end of the tunnel, things will start picking up, i promise you that you are strong and beautiful, and you can get through this ❤️

[@wellwhoknows9567]

awh im so sorry to hear that :((. but youre right, God is giving you and will give you the strength :)

[@camilamiranda4068]

I'm sorry you're going through this hard times but you are strong and will find a way to keep going 💛

[@juliahurtaj9610]

I really liked your use of the "resistance bar" on the side.

[@pericarney5263]

It had a HUGE impact on the video I absolutly loved it

[@asha5548]

@@luciasaunders246 It represents her mood. If she is working hard at maintaing a healthy lifestyle, it is high. But if she falls of the wagon (not exercising, binge eating, eating a lot of unhealthy food) it goes down.

[@parmidafashion9566]

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[@luisarenee9803]

Honestly I didn’t realize how dissatisfying other KZbinrs transformation series were until I saw the Glow Up Diaries and loved how real it was. I didn’t know I need that rawness in my life until I watched these and actually wanted to self-improve. I’ve been doing your ‘Intense Ab Workout’ for every work week day for going on my second week, and I was almost in tears one day because of how happy I felt in my body. It really was amazing. So thank you for your inspiration, Alivia.

[@imanimaldonado1626]

I love her narration, it’s something about her voice and tone that is addicting to watch

[@itsiona20]

Who else has been waiting for this since like forever and loves her videos!!💖💖💖 👇

[@clau_sing_]

✌️❤️

[@nathaliesantos813]

Everything that you are living is my dream. I feel like time is passing me by because I haven’t been able to do what I want at 21. and here you are being so brave at 18. I know you’re going through your own struggles but the grass is always greener, I guess. The thing holding me back is social anxiety. I sweat just talking to people and it’s embarrassing. I wish I could be like you.

[@misguidedconstellation5430]

For me I just can't seem to keep the conversation going I'm really fucking awkward 😭😭😭

[@nathaliesantos813]

Misguided Constellation I totally understand that. Sometimes admitting that you’re awkward lifts the mood and makes it less awkward. Just remember, they are probably thinking the same thing if themselves so no pressure!

[@ibRebecca]

Same anxiety sucks. I can't even talk in my normal voice to people(people I don't know or know well). My personality goes too. It's like I'm a different person.

[@misguidedconstellation5430]

@@ibRebecca omg yes I've tried to force myself to be myself but I tend to just not say a thing and people think I'm shy

[@ultimatereddits5725]

Just wanted to say I struggle with social anxiety too. I know how you feel

[@momo-ya6061]

As a Half-Taiwanese living in Europe, seeing Alivia in Taiwan (even tho it was in the past) makes me so happy, but also sad/nostalgic because I had a planned out trip to Taiwan, which got cancelled bc of Corona. I just miss everything, from the food to the atmosphere, and I feel scared because I don't know when my next chance to go to Taiwan will be. To everyone who has family living overseas or miss their home country, let's get through this together. Fighting!

[@sylviahe3941]

Sorry, maybe "Taiwanese" is not appropriate, because Taiwan is a part of China and not a country.

[@bakugokatsuki908]

@@sylviahe3941 Shut up

[@yves8267]

@@sylviahe3941 She can still use Taiwanese. :)

[@yves8267]

@@bakugokatsuki908 Why are you being rude lmao

[@daphnecollins6970]

Sylvia He not everyone agrees with your political views, keep your Chinese nationalism to yourself

[@LlamaDrama142]

Just went up and talked to random people and made friends? Damn, that’s really brave. I wish more people were like that.

[@sakamihikino3889]

"Just because people look fine doesn't always mean they are fine." "...somedays I succeded it and others I didn't." I profoundly feel it.

[@Jasmine-ln3rh]

Ngl, my favourite part about this episode is seeing her going out to a party with new friends, because she seems stressed with this eating habits and feeling uncomfortable, it’s just nice to see her having fun and enjoying what she has. I love you Alivia 🥺🥺🥺💕

[@SethuChandra]

WHO THINKS Alivia needs to get a Netflix show already. I do :) and i would watch it 24/7

[@dry_strawberries]

when she puts camera somewhere on the street and film I'm being like wont someone steal it, if it was me I would be scared

[@kiara5984]

Lmao same

[@tohyhihi]

Haha its Taiwan so its ok.

[@dry_strawberries]

@@tohyhihi are those kind of thing doesn't happen in Taiwan?seriously wow

[@tohyhihi]

benio chan adashino Yea Taiwan is very safe in general, just like South Korea and Japan. I once saw a wallet on the ground near a shopping mall in Seoul and when I came back 7 hours later it was still there. In Japan I didnt even have to lock my bike. But of course if you're really unlucky u will bump into a rotten apple. Taiwanese people are super friendly and helpful btw :)

[@my-crazy-fantastic-fanatic]

Zero crime at Taiwan, lol. The only 'crime' I had met in the 6 years I stayed there was when a batch of five stole a couple of piggy banks from our neighbor's place. They got arrested 2 days after that. CC cam's on every street, and people are taught to be rule-abiding from a very young age.

[@damondominique]

LIVE 👏🏼YOUR 👏🏼 LIFE 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼the only moment that is guaranteed is right now!

[@pineapplemaster6158]

Omg Damon hello

[@julie-kh7bh]

@@pineapplemaster6158 literally me lmao

[@cootencendy]

ive always wanted to do something like this because of the way I see my situation right now. I want to go somewhere where nobody knows me and I can feel the freedom of adult life. I can’t wait to feel this even if I don’t decide to move somewhere, just having that choice if I want to, not somebody else wanting me to and having nobody else’s input on my decisions for what I want to make me happy. Not everyone can do what makes them happy so when you have the slightest opportunity to reach for your own happiness take it.

[@-mimiixrose-9735]

Alivia: *Glows Up* Me: *Lays in bed dreaming* By the way, why did I get so many likes- xD

[@Emily-dj4zu]

Me watching a music video and pretending it's me😭

[@studytoreachsuccess]

@@doomslayer1481 lol

[@jasminakochanowicz1007]

It's good that your dreaming, it means that you can work hard and accomplish does dreams!!

[@studytoreachsuccess]

@@jasminakochanowicz1007 Exactly :)

[@-mimiixrose-9735]

@Jasmina Kochanowicz, Thanks!

[@rebeccawindsor8418]

This is how many people are SO happy you uploaded! 👇

[@avinabunny9695]

the glow up diaries are literally so inspirational

[@aliviadandrea]

glad u think so :' )

[@avinabunny9695]

@@aliviadandrea 💞

[@sanasdiary4851]

I am also gonna upload my glowup !! Hah sooo excited!

[@avinabunny9695]

@@sanasdiary4851 cool!! ill make sure to check it out!

[@jsjadhdnsxodjwfdjdbvg]

The Glow Up Diaries was SCRIPTED. She planned the whole thing. It's just like acting in a series. She was skinny before, got fat, ugly or whatever. Filmed it, edited it and made it somewhat emotional for young girls. There was no glow up. The purpose of this series was not help or inspire people. She did all these just to EARN MONEY. JUST that. Yes it should be on Netflix because it's all acting 🥱. Relatable queen my f o o t. It was just a sad soap opera. Every episode was negative and destructive. It didn't teach anything. It was just "The Struggle Diaries" NOT the "Glow the f up" diaries. The title is misleading. The series is COMPLETELY misleading.

[@user-my8qj]

"Nothing teaches life lessons more than exploring the world and accumulating experience"

[@Ella-js4tb]

I love how she always chased her dream. I don't even know what to do with my life anymore

[@littleorange6361]

Same. And I feel so lost..

[@dontreadmyprofilepicture1672]

All the dislikes are from the people who think they’re perfect, but deep inside they know their insecurities...

[@acearokpopfanboy8337]

Right

[@maaanaaa]

You never know. Let's not judge them. We are here on the bright side.

[@dontreadmyprofilepicture1672]

MA NA true

[@hoax5669]

shut up

[@hoax5669]

Dejla Mucevic yes grr arf i think i am perfect but am aware of my insecurities grr

[@Sarah-x9m5g]

The parallels between alivea's life and mine just astound me. Everytime I watch a video I'm struck by how deeply it resonated with me, our journeys r almost identical. I'm glad there's someone I can relate to..

[@biaalmeida3319]

“The magic happens when you step outside of your comfort zone” This is truly inspiring to me. I’m gonna be graduating next year, and I plan on going to Canada to do college. I’m not gonna be there with my parents and English isn’t my first language. I’m really scared of airplanes and the flight from my country to Canada is 13 hours long, and I’ll have to face it alone. I’m an extremely shy person, and the idea of going to another country in these circumstances is terrifying, but on the other side, I’m not happy here, and I’m so excited to go and start being independent. This phrase means a lot to me, and I’ve been seeing it a lot lately. I’ll take it as a sign. ❤️

[@yxmeen3068]

I live in Canada and there are a lot of people here who don't speak English as their first language. It depends on where ur going but for the most part, everyone is very welcoming and helpful. I hope everything works out for you ❤

[@12345starbucks]

I can totally connect with you. I am moving to the US this August, and the thought of leaving my parents, friends, and essentially everything I know is incredibly scary. I am also a really shy and anxious person, so this move is twice as scary as I feel that everyone will be incredibly social and extroverted. But, as mentioned in the video "“The magic happens when you step outside of your comfort zone”. I hope that this move will bring us both great development and push us to achieve our goals :)

[@jemima7576]

i live in canada and i wish you the best of luck! people here are usually extremely helpful if you ask for assistance. language isn't really an issue here because there are so many immigrants (myself included)! you'll find a beautiful home here, i'm sure :)

[@marieherman5940]

I’m from Belgium, and have been living in Canada for many years now! I’m going on my 3rd year of university. Go for it!! I think you’ll love it!😁 I’m moving across Canada to live somewhere else:) it’s exciting

[@Drugstore2Luxury]

Where in Canada?

[@mariauzcategui5770]

She’s literally my biggest inspiration at the moment, is like if ‘my ideal self’ talking to me and giving me advise to not give up and to keep going

[@georgiatsambis]

I’m not even joking this girl has changed my life. Her videos have gotten me out of a bad place time and time again. If you’re reading this and you’re in a bad place, get out. Exercise, eat healthy, do what makes you happy. It’s hard at first but get out of bed and live! Thank you Alivia and good luck to u all.

[@chloelin1093]

that's the BEST college in Taiwan! seriously the entrance test score is incredibly high

[@faiali2895]

what’s the name of the college?

[@chloelin1093]

fai ali National Taiwan University

[@lala-4458]

Shes incredibly smart

[@lily6060]

Someone please get Alivia her own Netflix show or series!

[@danielaprego3083]

I love how real and honest this is. It's a rolleroster of feelings. Also: i love how she writes "go drink some water" haha i had just drunk some, and i neeeeededdd to do it again, just for the sake of it.

[@itshyeonjindae]

I literally have a two litre bottle next to me lol

[@tanuravi1782]

I am 32 and I am learning SO much from you. I relate to the whole weightloss journey, negative comments from family, and realising your true purpose in regards to your career path! Dont ever give up and dont ever give in! Thank you for these videos sis. xo

[@littleorange6361]

I'm 34 and I'm also learning from her video.

[@anitamorin6255]

Same, I'm 30 and still learning from Alivia since 2018 while continuing on my glow up journey with challenges and changes of my own 😊

[@hollyken3]

“Just because I withdrew from this school doesn’t mean I wasn’t learning”

[@calicocatherine7]

It’s very admirable how real you are, many people are too afraid to show their worst moments online because they want to portray themselves as living this picture perfect life. You feel like the big sister that everyone needs on here

[@viiii.5161]

“Go drink some water... no seriously.” When she reminds you to drink water, but actually you always drink so much water everyday that it is already unhealthy. Seriously I should actually reduce my water intake. I drink at least 4-5 liters each day. My poor kidneys.

[@7iconiclegends]

What’s Your secret? PLS DO SPILL

[@angel127_]

Viii I. Girl omg😂

[@carolinamuciaccia7944]

you should really try to stop, it's very bad for your kidneys and other important organs, try to bring it to 2-3 liters a day

[@trini9887]

damn sis save some for the rest of us lol

[@viiii.5161]

@@7iconiclegends I am just really thirsty all the time :D AND at home there are water bottles everywhere - in my room, in the kitchen, in the living room etc.

[@MM-ok4st]

“I felt so trapped in my current situation that all i could feel was pure excitement dying to break free off the cage.” - exactly what i feel about my life right now. Im happy you uploaded. Your words inspire & motivate me. ✨

[@rachelbluebelle1675]

It’s really inspiring how you do this series, most youtubers only show the good and it causes an unrealistic understanding how self improvement is for viewers. Personally you’re the only person I watch for these types of videos because of the raw honesty you have and how inspirational it is to watch you continually improve :)

[@itsarlina]

I'm literally from Taiwan and I came to America like last August, and I almost screamed seeing that you went to Taiwan. Proud Taiwanese here XD

[@Justanotherface143]

Okay so I just have to say this. You are the most underrated KZbinr I've ever seen. Your filming style is incredible. It's so we'll put together. Your narration/voice over is reminiscent to that of Michelle Phan. Your calm voice and very specific and poetic verbiage is almost musical. It just flows so well and tells your story in a way that both captivating and relatable. Please Oli. Don't stop being yourself. It's hard for us to see how truly amazing we are. But your gifts are so insanely beautiful. You work hard and it shows. One thing I will say, is I too have BED. I have been able to kick the habit about 85% of the time. If you need tips, please feel free to message me. I actually completed a 7 month group therapy program for it. Goes for anyone else that sees this. Keep doing you Oli. You're amazing.

[@owtters]

Hey guys just keep in mind that not everything works out for everyone. So, if you think about dropping out make sure you have everything planned out🌸 Good Luck 🍀

[@amelzemmoura3264]

honestly this girl has made me thinkway more of my life , i discovered her channel six months ago ,and i clearly have made a change in my life I was honestly unhappy , i judged myself way more than i should have , i left big scars in me , i was the biggest monster that scared me , and i always hated myself for it , i didn't kow how to change that honestly , i was lost , i've always dreamed about that life style , where i would be independant , trust worthy with myself, beautiful ... but i never knew how to get there , in facts i've always believed that i will never reach that , and i just happened to discover her channel . My first impression of her videos was like " hey it's not that bad , maybe i'm not alone" and as videos went on , i was sure of that , that anyone could get lost , could lose their way , but it's just life , you have to lose your way to find another one . Honestly i tried to see the wrongs from the rights , the good from the bad in me , starting with food , i was over eating , i didn't eat sweets ( in facts i'm not their biggest fan ) nor did i eat between meals , watching her videos , i discovered that diets wouldn't work , rather than that , i needed a healthy relationship with food , a relationship where i could eat healthy , but yet still get full and not tell myself that that's all i should eat , but rater than that i wanted to enjoy my meals , to be excited because i was going to eat something healthy that would give me a pleasure doing so , so i started eating , anything that my mom would cook , but in more wise portions , i separated the portion i needed from the portion i wanted , and honestly , it was such a i don't know maybe pleasing feeling to wake up the morning not dull from what yesterday's meals . Exercising , honestly , i hated doing exercices before , but now i'm almost excited to do them , i love to wake up the morning and go to do a cloe tings routine , even tho i know i'm not the most athletic person , i loved trying to do so , to do the routine competly and feel droplet of sweat on my forhead and say this every single time " oh so my body was capable of this ? !" not going to lie , i was exercisng to lose weight ,but i quickly changed my mind set about it , i don't do it for weight anymore , i do it because i love how much love it brang to my body , honestly to be completly fair , i don't think i lost weight , but i'm sure that i gained selflove , i love to look at myself at the mirror , rather than the monster that complained that i look like a pig , it was that girl that encouraged me to do ore , to see where i can get if i keeped up with it , i loved to look at my self and say "Hey i'm at least trying " and i never knew that communicating with yourself was the missing piece , just few months ago , my heart wanted this , my brain denied that , and y body wouldn't listen , but after i came up with an harmony that set all my organs together , i felt like i was talking to that insecure girl in me , saying that it will be okay to try , even if i fell , the ground was always there to catch me . Mind , honestlyi'ma rally sensitive person , i worry a lot and a lot , i'm afraid almost all the time , i feel so insecure and unconfortable whenever i change my daily routine , i feel like i messed up something and i felt so unconfortable with it , but i learned to integrate good habits to my dailly life , i learned that a good habit , a good thing if you did it everyday , eve, if you force yourself in th efirst days , it would eventually decome your everyday life , yo will feel uncomplete without doing it , and i honestly feel so proud that i got some new habits that i'm really proud . Next year i'm going to be a senior , and that means finals , college and the whole squad , i won't lie , i'm really scared , i feel like i'm still this little immature girl that doesn't know what to do most of the time , i'm scared i'm going to mess up my exams , i'm scared i'm not going to my dream college , i'm scared i'm going to ruin my life honestly , but i also know that i'm the only one living this life of mine , no one is me , no one is in exacly my shoes , as much as there mustbe someone similar to me , i'm just the only one , and i know that i can get over it , i can make it , that my hard work can pay off , i don't know if it's gonna be enough , i know it's never gonna be enough , but i'm doing my best , i'm trying to see through life . My grand mother always told me that i have a great long life ahead of me , and i always believed that life in some point will happen , but i always skipped that point where i should know that i am the one that will make life happen , i am the only one that could make a difference , i want to ake it memorable that at my 17 , i though that maybe i really did want to get accepted into that math informatiue college , but i also badly wanted architecture , i don't know what will happen , but at least i got something in mind , i should plan it , having a plan , with a backup one , that was how i should get through it . will i ever glow up and become that person i draw with both my brain and heart ?i don't know , but i'm excited to find out . if you made it this far , thank you for taking your time to read just someone's between 7billions mind , someone will alsolisten to you.

[@liliancarolin1751]

u can be so proud of yourself, and i hope u'll go ur way!

[@amelzemmoura3264]

@@liliancarolin1751 thank you so much when you are in a community that help each other and understand each other it just becomes a little bit easier

[@Colieber]

Yo :0000 ur just as inspirational! Thank you i needed this :) IM SO GLAD I GOT A DOUBLE BONUS WATCHING THIS VIDEO! 1. i now know that i shouldn't compare myself to other people because i do noy know what their going through 2. Your inspirational paragraph of your journey

[@amelzemmoura3264]

@@Colieber owww thank you so much you don't know how much happy u made me ♡♡♡

[@nonochangbinno]

your story is really beautiful! i am so proud of you for being here, i wish you the best in your future, you will reach great things. stay safe

[@gliche]

Does anyone else feel that her narration is reminiscent of old Michelle Phan content or am I the only one

[@anyrarahman5481]

Yes 😳 their voices are similar that's why, maybe

[@actazu4165]

mentioning her reminded me of her. she seemed incredibly fake compared to this woman here for a second

[@shaylahuynh9586]

You’re right! The way they speak about certain topics and their voices are so similar!

[@kourtlynn6340]

I wish I was rich enough to do something like this :(

[@noga5068]

hope this helps ! :) beyondthestates.com/

[@aditikumar1269]

Finley Maddison same :((

[@aditikumar1269]

Noga Kalman TYSM

[@soupafleye]

Noga Kalman Thank you!

[@hurricane7800]

Universities in the Netherlands are rather similar to those in the US and the vast majority of programmes are in English, plus the communities tend to be very international! The most expensive programmes I've seen seem to max out at around 30k per semester, but most are around 10k or 12k. Whatever you choose, I wish you the best of luck! :) Edit: here are some names to get you started, in case you're interested :D Maastricht Utrecht Amsterdam Rotterdam Eindhoven Groningen Radboud Twente Delft Tilburg

[@dontreadmyprofilepicture1672]

I just wanna say thank you for the glow up diary...it helped me to get a healthy relationship with food and being happy...I was way to focused on losing weight and that’s why I was always so stressed and also depressed..I hope you’re happy and healthy and live the life you want to live

[@Emily-dj4zu]

"I will always be a student of life" ~ Alivia

[@naomis2308]

i didn't know she moved to a different country. omggg wow.

[@aliviadandrea]

@@TheStepsen Paid for everything myself. Taiwan is A MUCH cheaper lifestyle than California. Can buy a whole meal for $2, rent a place for $400-500 a month. These prices are unheard of in LA

[@user-jy9rq8nj7q]

@@TheStepsen embarrassing.

[@justice4144]

@@TheStepsen Auch

[@anonymous92388]

Stepsen proud of yourself now? being mean for no reason

[@guwinet2707]

@@TheStepsen she has a successful youtube channel which can support her for her own studies. She works hard documenting and editing her personal story and how she overcomes her personal challenges to inspire millions of people in this platform. let's not comment about something we know nothing about :)))

[@hibak.2553]

I want to see the roommate's reaction when she discovers the KZbin channel

[@aichaahmed7540]

I think this is my favorite episode of season 1. The editing, the journey... Everything

[@oliviamadsen2306]

Late here: but how did you get out of your bubble and socialize with complete strangers when you barely and/or don't know the language? So curious

[@butterflyslowed]

I need to know that too

[@ericacongo1657]

《b u t t e r f l y》 i think she went to an international school OR a school with many international students who speak english

[@HermioneGranger273]

she said that she socialised with the random strangers at her school and if you look in the video some of them look European so I would say she went to an English speaking / international college

[@ninaroo2]

I'm not her but I was an exchange student in Germany in high school and spent 1 year there. I didn't know any german when I first got there and english is not my first language so I feel like I can answer this (sorry if you don't really care lmao). The people I talke to just kept mixing german and english until we could understand each other! Not everyone is up to this (and it's okay because you're in their country anyways) but it worked out pretty well until I started speaking german

[@hnah8680]

English works everywhere.. you'd find atleast one who knows English...

[@miah1115]

Alivia I just want to thank you for changing my life ❤️ before I found your videos I was feeling lost, the life that I was living wasn’t healthy, and it wasn’t making a positive impact on others lives, and I knew that if I kept this up I wouldn’t have much more life to live. I started watching the glow up diaries and it inspired me so much, I started working out, eating healthy, having a positive outlook on life, and just improving my life as much as possible. I wanted to thank you so much for helping me ❤️

[@aliviadandrea]

so happy to hear this❤️

[@jsjadhdnsxodjwfdjdbvg]

​@@aliviadandreaThe Glow Up Diaries was SCRIPTED. She planned the whole thing. It's just like acting in a series. She was skinny before, got fat, ugly or whatever. Filmed it, edited it and made it somewhat emotional for young girls. There was no glow up. The purpose of this series was not help or inspire people. She did all these just to EARN MONEY. JUST that. Yes it should be on Netflix because it's all acting 🥱. Relatable queen my f o o t. It was just a sad soap opera. Every episode was negative and destructive. It didn't teach anything. It was just "The Struggle Diaries" NOT the "Glow the f up" diaries. The title is misleading. The series is COMPLETELY misleading.

[@jessicayorke3185]

This girl needs a podcast, she is amazing

[@sapphire7616]

I could tell she is a special spirit when she got excited over yelling for a taxi and the taxi came

[@nihira4945]

she legit moved across the country and made so many friends in few days and here i am having a mental breakdown if my mom goes missing in the shop seriously!!!

[@opiah1514]

Alivia: go drink some water Me: *not having a prepared water in my room* Alivia: srsly, drink some Me: *thinking of getting out of my room at 2 am while my parents are asleep*

[@thatnerd8988]

Go to sleep! >:(

[@opiah1514]

@@thatnerd8988 I fell asleep right after the video, don't worry ^^

[@thatnerd8988]

@@opiah1514 good 😊

[@daphne8606]

I used to live in Taipei, Taiwan too. And my grandparents still live there. I love the food and culture there. I moved to America later, but I still liked Taiwan :c I hope you feel better after moving there!

[@shaylaminer2329]

She is so amazing, she’s going after her dreams and making them a reality 🥺😊❤️

[@LiamEscanorEsq]

went to bed one night watching some youtube videos about school productivity and stuff... I woke up to find your yt channel and i'm ready to watch all of this series. Incredible storytelling ability and editing, plus you're a breath of fresh reality in comparison to other internet personalities. On top of all this, you're incredibly talented. Never stop telling stories and being your best self

[@mlovemorvy]

"Just because people look fine, doesn't always mean they are fine"

[@Thefitty]

You're back, you're back, you're *back! And to be honest, school degrees are overrated! Hands-on experience is truly what counts. 💓 Follow your heart, everyone!*

[@bellafraser3591]

I’m so proud of you Alivia~ Going to a new school in a foreign country is probably really difficult, and you did so well! Aahhh I’m so happy for you! Keep up the great work~ Love you 💗

[@jennifernguyen4619]

Honestly, this glow up series have changed my perspective in sooo many ways Alivia...thank you for sharing us your journey with us 💕

[@Manuplater_yt]

She is so inspiring and her parents are also supportive. My mom dont even let me go for a sleepover and and she living in another country. 👏🏻👏🏻

[@Summersnowyy]

Alivia, you make me cry and you make me smile. Today I’m turning 32 and it was uneasy growing up as well. I can tell you this, there is always gonna be struggle in life. As long as you face it with the courage and mindset you have, you will thrive. So many people cave and end up being unhappy for the long term and live a life they regret. Trouble is your friend and as you said, enjoy the journey spending time with the friend.

[@sitsaujalecgauja1364]

I FELT THIS SO MUCH. the way everything looks good and like you're having fun but actually you just want to stay home and binge and it's on your mind all the time.

[@victory8269]

Is it just me or does she need to right a book. Like she sounds like a narrator like she needs to write a book because the way she talks is so inspiring and cool

[@rebeccanorris9459]

I kinda get what she was saying when she was talking about her younger self and her eating habits. I used to think that I would somehow the ideal body eventually and I tried to obtain though unhealthy ways. I'm so glad I found her channel. I think I saw this video at the right time.

[@ir3561]

I kid you not, the day before you uploaded this I entered your channel feeling very conflicted just to see... I don’t even know. I saw your “this will change your life video.” and it was so different watching it again that day, like all the information clicked and stayed like glue. You know that feeling when you actually like, not just understand something but when it actually stays in your mind, and you know is in there forever. Actual knowledge, I felt that. Is so great to see the glow up diaries. It’s crazy how you’re helping change so many life’s , so many. Thank you Alivia.

[@Jdaine1234]

She is literally the most relatable person I have ever met (online)

[@breezter]

"Feel the fear and do it anyway." My new motto. Seriously, great timing because I'm about to get on a call for a new job.

[@sxl3698]

All the best!

[@saraj7539]

Alivia, I wanted you to know that, you’ve really helped me learn how to, love myself and you’ve taught me so many life lessons! And you sharing your struggles that I can’t relate to and, being where you were and seeing you try makes me want to try and you’ve boosted my confidence level and health level by a milestone!! You’ve helped me realized that life has its struggles but it has it’s amazing moments and people, as well, and that I’m not alone with these thoughts! I just wanted to thank you and tell your that I’m proud of you for trying and overcoming your challenges and helping me do the same! So thank you and keep up the amazing work!

[@aliviadandrea]

ur never alone..grateful my videos could help you feel and see all this! 💕

[@saraj7539]

thank you ☺️💜

[@xrystal89]

It sounds like you've come a long way while also being quite hard on yourself. I don't know her but I'm proud of her for taking the first step which is usually the hardest part. And for people scared of being alone in a new place-follow her example and document yourself online, so that if anything happens, you have an entire world as your witness to help you. And they can help you as a support system.

[@Shieriiiii]

i am 15, i moved to new zelanad alone knowing no-one to study from bali. it's been 9 months and the connections and memories I've made is unmatched. my home stay family is amazing and I couldn't be happier. my family went back to japan and so I have no home in bail to go back to.

[@Shieriiiii]

everyone here already has their circle. so I had to put myself out there and it was hard. I was the popular kid back home and suddenly I'm a nobody. as shallow as that sounds, I felt it. so I sympathise with everything you are going through

[@venven24]

Wow. Just, wow. I feel so connected to this. In 2018 I moved from the tiny town I went to high school in to NYC and started a new life there. I remember ALL of these feelings about the city, making new friends, first experiences with boys/parties/clubbing.... I miss these days so much. But, as you would say, look on the bright side! I'm moving back in less than a month and your videos are pumping me up-- this is really a kind of work of art, Alivia. An honest reflection of life and the struggles of girls from America who want to learn and see new places. I never usually watch someone's videos and think- wow, we're really similar - but we are. I've never binged but I have struggled with body image (like all women honestly). I especially relate to your travels/experiences with education. Great video. I hope you have a good day/night wherever you are reading this.

[@lexje0910]

"I will alwas be a student of life" i felt that

[@sandiswawiti9920]

I will always be a student of life Living and learning Definitely my new motto

[@niched7738]

Most of the KZbinrs i have watched before always tend to filterized and just show the beautiful side of their life which leads them to be too materialistic and unrealistic. But you're so different and inspiring, your videos reflects on who you really are, your fear, insecurities, what you think and what you feel deep inside. It shows on how brave you are as a person. I hope you continue to make this kind of videos. Muchh luvvvvvv

[@natalieobhai1607]

I love how confident she is . Definitely trying this one day. and oh my God what a great story teller. And editor

[@TheJuliaMarley]

Your videos are pieces of art. Thank you Alivia!!!

[@katielogs]

alivia you changed my life. thank you so so so much. i hope you live the life you always wanted and will achieve. we love you!

[@dikshaverma9495]

I've struggled with my body image since my early teens, and finally I've become comfortable with my body (I'm 17 now), what I did was exactly opposite of what I did back then, I just stopped thinking about the no. on the scales, I used to workout to lose weight, now I do it for fun, also I eat whatever I want, just eating mindfully will help, don't be too hard on yourself, I never thought I would say that, but it's true ❤️ I hope you all achieve what you desire ❤️

[@DeMiRoxmysox02]

Hey I hope you’re doing well! I get worried when you don’t post for awhile, but I love seeing this series. It’s raw and honest and feels very validating. Keep being awesome!

[@mariammsayeed]

Imagine having Alivia as your roommate or classmate. I’d go to college everyday just to listen to her inspirational story and thoughts.

[@Silvanfan]

Oh my god I can’t wait for the next episode. I’m currently feeling what you’re going/went through, and I WANT to feel fulfilled. I can’t travel to somewhere else, and I can’t quit my job because I feel like any change needs money and resources to realize. I don’t know what to do.