I finally woke up from the American dream.

[@oyinadeolugbenro5695]

Watching this video made me feel like it was specifically made for me. I’m currently a junior in Nigeria and I also have a glorified perception of the US. In fact I planned to apply to only American colleges because I believe that the US has everything I need to become successful. But the truth is that is absolutely not true and your video just made it clear to me. I have told myself that I can become whoever I want to be regardless of whether or not I school in the US and that there are other amazing countries I can school in. Hopefully the elections go on our side but if it doesn’t then it’s okay. Just like you Katie and millions of other international students WE ALL WILL BE FINE. All will be well eventually. Thank you Katie for sharing this video with the world. God bless you.

[@KatieTracy]

Oyinade... you have no idea how much your story means to me. Thank you for your honesty and bravery in sharing this. I am in awe of how you’re finding your own confidence and ability to do great things wherever you are. May God bless you too and I’m rooting for you!!❤️ good luck with your college apps!

[@KatieTracy]

I hope you don’t mind me pinning your comment! I think more people should hear this and will be inspired.💛

[@oyinadeolugbenro5695]

@@KatieTracy I don’t mind at all

[@ceci9570]

@@oyinadeolugbenro5695 Same I'm from Kenya and felt this

[@antoinecharlesdegaulle580]

You are correct. I am from Cameroon and I also woke up from viewing America as a perfect country

[@thekronik8820]

As an American Citizen Im sorry you feel that America has let you down, but im glad that America has helped you out so much, much love ❤ from America

[@violaytchen]

Katie I really love and respect your "switch" in direction of videos from college life to culture, identity and all the struggles of international students Just wanna let you know that you are great and love ya God bless and thanks for keeping making videos despite busy school cuz I'm literally dying :P

[@KatieTracy]

Thank you so much viola for always coming through and supporting!!❤️KEEP GOING GIRL! You got this!

[@SamElle]

Its crazy how one thing can have the possibility of really shatter the dreams or goals you have built

[@KatieTracy]

right😌 hope you’re doing well sam!!

[@nicoleabillon3377]

Let us turn to Almighty God and stop doing bad deeds our sins because that is not God's will.

[@dayanar23]

I was an international student and I stayed in the United States, that was 10 years ago. You just need to review your posibilites under the immigration law rules. Now the concept of the american dream is not only about the ability to stay and conquer your dreams in the United States , it is about to create wealth in whatever you feel passionate about it.

[@SatishKumar-rc4pl]

Exactly

[@MaeMercado]

I'm a grad student in the US (STEM) from the Philippines and one thing that resonated to me the most from what you said is the perception that US is perfect. The problems in the STEM community in PH is very similar to the issues faced by STEM community in the States. While some things are easier in the US (like access to facilities and PWD-friendly buildings), there are more deeply-rooted issues that are the same wherever we go. I hope you go back next Spring here, Katie! Would love to meet you in person. 😊

[@buzy6782]

don't worry about your American dream, you can still achieve it but it might take longer than usual. i think the US would love to have such a hard worker and strong individual like yourself. can't wait to watch your journey and I believe good things are coming to you!

[@ximengzhang9403]

Hey I just wanted to thank you for the video. It’s huge inspiration and motivation for me. I’m a high school senior in California and it’s just motivating for me (and of course a little sorry for) to see how much foreign students have to do to get jobs and schools that I probably have an advantage for… thanks for inspiring me to work harder and I hope ur doing well in life :)))

[@valeriavega2761]

Me watching this as a mexican immigrant. No but really, I think for me the American Dream is not completely gone. I just have to work towards reshaping today's America into one that will allow me to achieve the American Dream.

[@anouksarma9326]

I have been watching your videos for a week now and I am not only relating but also realising so much, thank you for your amazon content!

[@kyyleeej]

You got that Katie, don't lose hope. take care always!!

[@chezkaquinte07]

TRUE!!! When i was younger, i remember telling my mom that i want us to migrate because first world countries just seem to have it better 🥺

[@vishnusuraj9704]

This video was Tailor-made for students like myself. I am a US Citizen but I live in India and consider myself Indian (was born there and came back). We all have a glorified image about the Us and while part of that may be true, there are thousands of great options not just internationally but also locally. I am considering law at Us but as the situation progresses I feel more and more inclined to study locally. Whilst the Us is a great place, there are better places.

[@aa-zq2fr]

This is so important. I'm a filipina in the US, and I have to keep telling my cousins it's not necessarily the best path. I feel like part of the issue is immigrants to the US keep up the image that they're doing fine so the American Dream lives on in other countries, so thank u for sharing what you've experienced! I'm sorry the US has disappointed :( but best of luck in your education, I'm sure you'll do amazing wherever you go!

[@vaishnavidixit2153]

It's just unbelievable how all your dreams just go into the drain. Personally, this happened to me when I was doing my 10th and 11th together in the USA, just because I can graduate early and get into a college. However, my father got his transfer back to India just after my completion of 11th grade. I was devastated by this. I mean working so hard and then you get nothing out of it. After that, I had to repeat my 11th grade in India again as they were not taking me in 12th directly. I don't know why I'm writing this but I just want to tell you that I feel you! You moved on that American bubble is appreciable because after 2 years I still can't. It's just the mindset that if I was there my life must've been better. Thank you so much for letting us all know. Please keep us updated and we all love you. P.S. Sorry for writing so long.

[@KatieTracy]

Thank you for sharing your story and I’m wishing you the best. Sending you strength and encouragement!

[@bykatherina113]

You're such a natural, and appreciate your honesty! 😊

[@KatieTracy]

Aww thank you Katherina😭🥺 you’re too kind.

[@allthelovesid]

Since she mentioned opportunities, you can also read about bamboo ceiling. If you don't wanna read long articles or journals there are also lots of infographs about this on ig.

[@KatieTracy]

Oh wow this is so interesting! I’ve heard of glass ceiling but not this before. I researched it and have heard the concept but didn’t know it was called bamboo ceiling. Thanks for sharing Marian!

[@matiasconti3958]

I usually never comment on youtube videos, but this one just hits home. I was an international graduate student in the US for two years and went through pretty much everything you talked about: the expectations of America, actually living there and then coming back home. I was planning to stay and work in the country after I graduated but when the pandemic hit, the State Department, which funded my scholarship, decided to send home everyone under my visa status after we were done with school. This last year was nothing short of an emotional rollercoaster but I've managed to rebuild my life back home in Argentina and I'm grateful of being close to my family and dearest friends again. I enjoyed my time in the US but I also got to know it better and realized that, as you mentioned, there are definitely tradeoffs and caveats to the American Dream. I've also learned to appreaciate all the good things in my own country, especially living in a culture where family time and social gatherings are unscheduled and given more priority. Life can sometimes take unexpected turns, you've got to do the best you can with the cards you're dealt with and try to enjoy the present. Thank you for sharing your story. God bless.

[@KatieTracy]

Wow, this is incredible Matias! Thank you so much for your honesty and sharing your story. I relate in many ways, and I’m so inspired at how you’ve found the light in your situation. God bless and I wish you the best in Argentina & beyond! (Your country is on my bucket list of places to visit hehe)

[@matiasconti3958]

@@KatieTracy Thanks! Yeah you should come visit whenever the pandemic is over!

[@yunxuanwu6879]

Hey Katie, as a fellow international student from China I feel every sentence that you said. While appreciating the privilege of being home and having all my family's support during this extra hard time, I am also strongly resonating with your comment on how being an international student truly shaped my perceptions about America. The first semester of my freshman year has been the most eye-opening and conflicting period of my life. The experience of living all by yourself in a new nation within a community that you never interacted with before has changed so much of who I was and what I believed. Now that I'm home and reimmersed in my own culture, I realized how much my own perspectives have changed and continue to be changed as I do online schooling from my US college. No matter what comes in the future, I am grateful that I have had this experience that has enabled me to learn so much about the world and myself. Thank you so much for always speaking out on behalf of the international student community in US colleges and sharing your journey with us! :)

[@badujabar9410]

Every body have goals( dreams) At any given moment, someone is dreaming about another country. I had the American dream 30 years ago, I'm leaving it( my version of it) My current dream is to retire in The Philippines , I'm working on it(no place is perfect but I will find space for comfort there). < I should've never had this dream> sounds like a regret but please don't. You'll get there( it's just a process you have to go thru ).

[@xiaoyumiao8792]

Thank you so much for making this video. It means a lot. We are not alone. Love you🙏

[@inidavies9469]

I resonate with this sooooo much. I'm an international student (freshman😅)from Nigeria and I've been watching your videos for the past two years as motivation to since my family and I decided I would go to school in the US. My mind had also been very wrapped up in all the fantastic possibilities of living in America. But this past year also opened my eyes to how much I put my hopes in that one country. Honestly the student visa process along with all the scary policies made this year give a whole new meaning to The word "foreigner" Of course, I'm looking forward to my experience there, but quarantine has given me the opportunity to just take the time and look at things as they really are. Lots of love 💞💞

[@KatieTracy]

Ahh Ini this is so true!! “Foreigner” has taken on a whole new meaning and has definitely made me feel different in a way I never expected. Thank you for your kind words and I’m wishing you the best! We’ll figure this out and come out stronger with more love. Take care❤️

[@Cryptocurrency101]

Thank you for sharing your story with us. I had the same mentality when i came to America. I thought America was the land of opportunity and all the problems in my country were non existence here but Now i know better. I remember when I came I thought I would be able to adjust to life here. I can't imagine living in America without a family and I'm really grateful to my family. Like you i was so hung up being independent and doing whatever i want whenever i wanted. Going to school is been the hardest thing for me because you would always be discouraged by the system and they would literally waste your time with English classes even if you are fluent in English. Luckily I'm almost Done with University And even though I'm an American citizen now I can't stop things what life would be like in another place. that's why i plan to move to another place as soon as i get my degree.

[@Devdev-zh7ic]

Any place is lucky to have you. You are such an amazing person you have the world dream at your disposal.

[@juliasenzon8033]

my mom and grandparents moved to america from the philippines for the american dream and growing up in america with a lot of privilege and with an americanized mom, this mindset perpetuated my belief that america is perfect and full of opportunity since it really did serve that purpose for my family. now i can see how america is not as special as it's made out to be and how even if it has been great to live in for me, many people are treated extremely unfairly. it's so interesting to see your perspective, because it makes me think of my grandparents' thought process in moving. i never questioned why they didn't necessarily have a specific reason for moving before because i thought the american dream was so obvious.

[@allthelovesid]

A lot of issues like colorism or sticking to Euro-centric beauty standards are rooted in colonial mentality. I think learning our history would help in decolonizing ourselves. You'll learn the ways on how the Americans painted themselves as our saviors and what made us feel indebted to America even though what America inflicted upon us is not that different from what Spain did.

[@KatieTracy]

Realizing my colonial mentality has definitely inspired me to look deeper into my Filipino roots. Thank you for the suggestion to research more about out history. Hope you’re doing well Marian❤️

[@allthelovesid]

@@KatieTracy This year has been tough. Although it's easy to be caught up on the bad things that happened, I believe that things happen for a reason and good things can come out of situations like this. I still remember a line from your video with Raya (it was the jollibee mukbang) which goes like, "God gives His toughest trials to His strongest soldiers." I keep on holding on to that line and it stuck with me that I kept sharing that line to others too. 😆 I really hope you're doing well, your videos have helped me and I'm sure there's a lot more people who can say the same. It's wild how an unfortunate situation made you realize things and for sure this video will be able to do the same for others too. Sending you lots of love! 💖💖💖

[@allthelovesid]

Also, not trying to romanticize the struggles she's going through. Issues on ICE have been affecting so many people it's really sad.

[@sonofphilip8229]

What was it like to be a Filipino before the west showed up? Is that what you want? Maybe you should look up to the west because western civilization gave you the organizational skills to even have cities.

[@estefyvega1688]

Watching your video made me be grateful for what I have in my country. There are opportunities every where, we just need to see them. Thank you for making this video Katie

[@honeypotfilms6066]

i swear every single one of ur videos is so educational and you always use ur platform to talk about something important - honeypot films

[@crazyswimmerx]

this colonial mentality is really something thats difficult to unlearn. i am also from the Philippines and growing up, the US and other western countries have always been praised by my family and relatives and being able to migrate was the ultimate goal. Being able to live somewhere else would be the epitome of success. While i dont really think its super negative, i think that we should be able to love our own country as well, something that has been really hard to do. Thank you for sharing your story and I hope this resonates with a lot of people. Doesnt matter where you are really, if you want it enough, you can make a change from anywhere. Bloom where you are planted 🌸

[@GioLiz541]

KATIEEEE! This is such a significant content and conversation. I have friends and I know they have their reasons, who just wants to go out of the Philippines because of the condition here and just maybe how it's really left behind from their perspective but you made a very powerful point which is not from any kind of book but from life itself. My highlight for today is that there will always be opportunities available to where you are presently! I just felt how God has really called you here in the Philippines and to work along with different nations to move forward! AWESOME KATIEEEE, GOD BLESS YOU AND MORE TO COME!

[@emtriie8653]

Thank you so much for sharing this with us Katie!!

[@allenshen5664]

When I worked in China, it was so hard to get a Work Visa in China, and most foreigners can't work there legally, they had to work on a Tourist Visa. China sure wants to make sure the foreigners don't feel that's home for them

[@mariee_e]

Katie!!! This video is so interesting in so many ways. When you said “there are opportunities right where you are” it’s crazy because I’m in America and all I want is to go abroad or go anywhere but here. I was talking to a friend in the Dominican Republic and when we talked about future careers, she said she wanted to be an English teacher and I thought she wanted to teach English abroad like most do. But when I asked, she said no, I’m staying to teach English in my country and improve the conditions here! And I thought that was really amazing. I don’t like the US probably for the same reasons your classmates ranted about it but I guess the lesson is there are problems everywhere, no matter where you go, the grass is always greener. For example, I’ve always thought countries in Europe or Nordic countries are better and less ridden with problems but a Filipina friend who’s lived in Latin America, Europe, Australia, the Philippines told me the problems are the same (racism, white supremacy) and we really just have to do the work wherever we are, because we can make things better without having to leave!

[@yuranimations]

Hit like if you love Katie

[@JoyceNicole]

I always dreamed to study, work or live in America, more contents like this❤ thank you for this vlog katie! subscriber since 2017 here! 🤗

[@KatieTracy]

I feel you girl. Thank you Joyce❤️ wishing you the best!

[@aggy978]

Hey Katie! Weirdly enough, I can relate to what you are saying. I was born here, but both of my parents also come from colonized countries, so America is seen as the golden standard of living. My parents are definitely more realistic now since we know that it isn't exactly easy to succeed here without immense sacrifices, but still have hopes (and expectations) for me here. However as I grow up, I realize that I want to move somewhere else. But I am not sure how to go about moving somewhere else. I am a freshman at Cornell right now, but I am on a track that kind of requires me to stay in the U.S.. But watching your video makes me really consider planning hard to make moving somewhere else, even if its just a couple hundred miles north in Canada!

[@adjahouda3073]

this talk helped me so much thanks allot

[@angelsantos7033]

Stay strong Katy!

[@stuka80]

The older you get the more you appreciate your home country when you're living in the US. I moved to the US when i was 11 years old and in my teen and 20s i loved living in the US and experiencing American life. But as i got into my 30s and beyond i started to really miss the Philippines and being among my own people. The US has just become too polarized with every ethnic group just looking out for themselves without a real sense of community, a total contrast to the feeling of belonging and openness with your community in the Philippines. Whenever i vacation back to the PH i always wonder why i dont just stay permanently, everything i love is back there. I still live in the US but i've been thinking more and more of moving back to my home country and be among my relatives and family.

[@wavveytae4181]

I love your videos Katie. Keep it up 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@electronics-girl]

The grass is always greener somewhere else! This is even true within America. I grew up in Kansas, and I always dreamed of moving to a big city on one of the coasts, and going to a prestigious university. Then when I actually did that, I got disillusioned and realized that although there were some good things about that, there was also a lot of bad that no one had warned me about. Americans of my political persuasion see a lot to admire in Canada and Europe. I have a friend who is eligible for Italian citizenship and plans to move to Italy. Personally, though, I plan to stay in the US, not because it's perfect, but because it's my home. And there are always trade-offs anywhere you go. P. S. Sorry about the colonialism and xenophobia!

[@kinshooksfraand7921]

Just before watching, all the best Katie no matter what

[@KatieTracy]

aww this means a lot to me. Thank you arshnoor and wishing you the best too!

[@dlwlrm8]

WE LOVE THUNDERSTORMS IN THE PHILIPPINES yes

[@veenaprabhunath7070]

Hi Katie, sorry You are not alone I am also feeling and going thru this

[@tranquiilllllll]

keep safe and sane,Katie!

[@KatieTracy]

Thanks mark! Stay safe too!

[@bhargavi2675]

All the best Katie!!

[@KatieTracy]

Thanks bhargavi! You too! :)

[@migueldaza272]

I really love Philippines and I really love USA! Hopefully I can get a dual citizen as a Filipino-American. I also wanted to work there! PS: LOL I HATE THUNDERSTORMS HERE ITS SCARY 😂

[@puffyluna]

Yey!!! New vlog from you! ❤️❤️❤️

[@nativemom4992]

I am Native American and ALWAYS BE PROUD OF YOUR HERITAGE NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE LIVING! They do colonize us as quick as possible as they can and we were a product of that and almost completely lost our language and things that my own grandparents grew up doing but we are now relearning our language and things but we have always been proud to be Native even when people were so racist and still some are today or actually they are more unaware to the fact of how many Natives are still here and we don’t live in tee pees. Actually where my Tribe is located we didn’t live in tee pees but long houses and were one of the 5 Civilized Tribes. I pray you are blessed in where ever life takes you.

[@KatieTracy]

thank you so much for sharing this stephanie! it means a lot to me and it's encouraging to hear you all are trying to restore your language and continue it for generations to come. :)

[@danahjillian]

thank you so much for this. you are amazing

[@vaibhavkumar8862]

You got yourself a new subscriber! Love your videos! (Especially the ones on the IB, a lot of help!)

[@houdamiftah8996]

I love ur videos, they are very realistic, honest and relatable. I just enjoy watching them❤ love u katie

[@KatieTracy]

Thank you so much Houda!!🥺 it really means a lot to me and ily too!

[@aetherel]

As an American in a liberal bubble in California, I feel like I definitely never stop complaining about my country; in fact, in IB History of the Americas, we learnt about how the US colonized the Philippines and responded brutally to the Philippine independence movement - a stark contrast to your experience. It was really interesting to hear your perspective and your commentary on the positive aspects of the US. TBH, to a lesser extent that's how I feel about other countries, like Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the Nordic countries: they all have their issues but they seem much better than the US, and I'd like to attend university in another country, if only so I can learn in person instead of doing distance learning; similarly to your experience with the US, I've even sometimes wanted to have a British or Australian accent instead of an American one. Not to get political, but* the US immigration system desperately needs to be improved; the way it favors US citizens and rejects both people fleeing desperate poverty and violence and those simply looking for more opportunities is inhumane and immoral. I'm honestly not super confident in our Covid response (although the election result might improve that), but I hope that you get to return to the US if you want to!

[@dpax2195]

Getting political, in my opinion, never something for others to cry about. Why? Because every single person’s life is affected by politics and it’s their duty to understand it. It’s sad many think “politics” means “election day” only. Also, people who try to run from politics need to hear about it the most until they are forced to move out of the country or until they become informed

[@aetherel]

@@dpax2195 Yeah, I do think that getting political is good :) I was just kinda referencing the phrase because I see people use it a lot

[@rameshgajbhiye6745]

Wow katie.....I didnt feel so inspired ever in my life... just one thing to say.. No , it wont go the way it should ..... But I know that the heart of life is good....... U r legit gonna have truly amazing experience , dont be afraid of ur distant path ... things will definitely fall in place n yeah looking back u will remember this comment ;) U rock girl!!!!! Just have faith in urself

[@bringlovetolife]

Thank you for this wonderful video Katie! It struck me that you found the "pearl of great price," your Faith, through all the struggles you've had. This life is short. Eternity is, well, obviously not 🙂 I grew up in America and, like you, went to Cornell as a Freshman, although a number of decades ago. Ultimately I also found the Catholic Faith, which has remained the most important thing in my life. It may be of interest to you, perhaps, that as an American I value greatly Asian cultures, especially the Philippines and Korea. I've had many friends from the Philippines, to a significant degree because we met in Church. But I am learning, as well, to appreciate the best of America. If I could encourage you with one suggestion, perhaps something you are already doing, it would be this simple thing, take up (or continue) the daily rosary. Our Lady is now, and always will be, our Mother. And she loves us more than we can understand in this present life. God bless you!

[@------country-boy-------]

as a canadian living in central america for 12 years, i can absolutely agree. The perception here is the same. "Everything is wonderful in america and everyone there is rich and money grows on trees there". They need to see all the homeless people camping outside! I'm just happy to be in a warm country and not having to chop fire wood every year to stay warm and shovel snow in the winter. But you trade one set of problems for another when moving to a new country. The crime rate is very high here and i had to take down my facebook account because nasty people use it to spy on your life. Sadly many young women here become whores or part time whores. At some restaurants the waitresses dont actually get paid - its just a cover to pick up men. A girl i fell in love with here dumped me for an old man with money. He is 40 years older then her!!! She was just playing me the whole time! I have no respect for the women here any more. So anyways thats life. You might have a really great opportunity there in the beautiful tropics!!! You are really good with video editing and technology so there are surely opportunities for you to work internationally while based in your home country!!! Oh the rainy season just started here as well - Big thunder storm came through today !!! All the best!!!

[@snowflakelioness4667]

✨ 4:17, 4:32, 5:20, 5:56, 7:52, 10:41 ✨

[@vasuhiteshi9252]

After listening to this I really relate with you as I am putting my all hopes in America but now I think I should think..

[@KatieTracy]

I encourage you to. Best of luck!!☺️

[@povhengyam3395]

I'm glad that I'm not the only one that just woke up from the dream.

[@mistyseas]

I always wanted a British accent and i’m Indian xD Great vid Now im more determined to go to IIT in India

[@yuranimations]

Uwuuuu thank you katie for inspiring us i love you keep safe ✨😍❤️Lalo na my bagyo imissyou my queen sister mwahhh❤️✨❤️

[@waigi444]

🤍❤️🤍❤️🤍 hugs beb!

[@nancysrivastava3245]

Love your vidsss!!❤️

[@KatieTracy]

Thank you Nancy!!❤️

[@nancysrivastava3245]

@@KatieTracy your wlc:) (btw this is my mom's phone so Nancy's her name🙂)

[@nishthasingh1421]

FIRSTTT!!!❤️

[@KatieTracy]

ILYY❤️

[@lilianr513]

Watching this during a thunderstorm!

[@qiushilin273]

I just saw the news about changing H1B guest worker program to prioritize high-wage applicants. Graduating from an Ivy League school in STEM majors seems to have bigger chances to obtain this kind of work visa than before. Even with all the limitations, the future is still promising, and keep it up. :)

[@SophiaGailFlor]

love u katie 🤍

[@jameshizon4861]

Yes...Filipino Americans with same struggles. We should not forget our own heritage when getting caught up in the mix. We should definitely appreciate America's values, but should not forget our own culture. Also, Data Science...let's go!!!

[@peterlee3467]

Honestly I doubt the eelction would have changed anything for you. I remember visiting my old college housemate in Bangkok 4 years ago who was a Thai national. He told me he panicked in early 2017 after the US election and got a US visa asap because he had plans to visit again. The

[@julianamabugat1593]

Ever since when I was a kid, I thought that America is the best country ever because of how Filipinos perceive it, and because of that, I have dreamt of studying in the States because I want to explore more and gain more opportunities unlike here in the Philippines. My family told me to move to the States when I finish school because it is better than here. Also, when watching your previous videos of your process of applying to several American universities to studying at Cornell gave me hope that I wanted to study in the States. After watching this video, it was really for me because I realized that it is not perfect on what I see about the States. I can finish my education in the Philippines and it made me realized to love my roots more. THANK YOU KATIE FOR THIS VIDEO!

[@angelalaineatienza2840]

Love this content!

[@dominicnavarro9314]

I badly want to wake up from this dream as well, but I don't think I can soon just because just because

[@andrewveghte5027]

Not first :( Great video but we will miss you not coming back to the USA!

[@KatieTracy]

Thank you for your constant support Andrew!

[@aryaankhan2365]

Didn't ICE revoke the international student ban? I thought international students could return to campus?

[@alexdominguez3399]

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸✊🏾✊🏾

[@jyotsnabhageria6893]

This hits so hard. I spent all of my childhood in the United States and moved to India when I entered 7th grade. Almost 6 years later I still think of how much easier and less complex my life would have been if I'd never moved. I wouldn't have had to think about my identity, thinking out where I'd like to be in the future and so much more that people living there their entire lives haven't had to think about. Before moving to India, my country was a place I visited every 3-4 years and identify myself as an American Indian. But now that I've been here, I still can't completely relate with the Indians here and don't think I'll be able to completely relate with the Americans there if I get into a good American college. Idk my mind is still in that American bubble sometimes and it's what has pushed me to work so hard for college but I really don't know which country I stand with and am trying to figure it out. Thanks for this video Katie! It really helps to have someone be real and honest about something that's not talked much about.

[@maggielebeau4592]

I set an alarm for this video cause I wanted to watch so bad

[@KatieTracy]

AW thank you so much maggie!!

[@miterbenisdurty3862]

Maybe we should show this to people trying to cross the border or escape from North Korea.

[@eric0100]

I love your beautiful eyes

[@Calm02]

Hi katie I’m from Middle East(iran)and i just finish high school i have the exact same reason as you for moving to us and I’m really stressed out about making this decision so I want to ask you do you think for you with all of the difficulties it worth it?

[@rushaliagrawal3814]

I am from India

[@leah1602]

Hello Katie, I have seen your channel and I would love for you to advise me, you are my favorite youtuber, I do not speak 100 English.

[@aresee8208]

Oops. Sorry about that. We'll try to do better next time. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@allthelovesid]

All of ICE's issues are actually sad, heartbreaking and, enraging. ☹️

[@margarethf3581]

We have the same dreams, but i always wonder, can we apply for american citizenship aside from getting married?

[@KatieTracy]

Yes! Look into green cards.

[@exacc2646]

Hi, new subscriber here... I am a junior highschool student in the Philippines and I research that other countries doesn't have senior high. Should I apply collage after junior high, or should I apply senior high abroad then college or should I apply for college nalang? I hope you see my comment and replied... Thanks a lot and stay safe

[@CyclingMartialartswithMusic]

Im in the US and make good money but its not worth it, I am figuring out how to get out of here.

[@jenm1]

Confidence is the liquor of the fool. Makes sense it's abundant in America

[@artemis4eva]

I see more and more young people, especially Americans, turning to this way of thinking. I think it's a good thing, and maybe even what's gonna be necessary to face things like climate change. People thinking in Global terms, thinking of themselves as Global citizens. Anyways great video 🥰

[@Stormfire98]

you’re transferring to the University of the Philippines?!

[@nicoleabillon3377]

1 Timothy 2:9 New International Version 9 I also want the women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, adorning themselves, not with elaborate hairstyles or gold or pearls or expensive clothes,(A)

[@shreyasrivastava1758]

when are you going back to Cornell? PS- ILY

[@KatieTracy]

no ideaa :’)) still waiting on news!

[@POSS99]

She doesn't look like typical filipina. She looks more like east asian

[@mridula8216]

I get this! I am an US citizen in India and my whole life I have been hoping to study there. But now India also seems kinda nice compared to how things are going on there

[@SatishKumar-rc4pl]

Hahaha 😂😂, India is nice . I think u are from Rich family that's why u are saying

[@SatishKumar-rc4pl]

@@mridula8216 from which state u are

[@007thematrix007]

just want to ask you about your beliefs and views on the u.s. growin' up,...are you in the majority amongst your peers is it a prevalent thing, or are you just a few/handful that have those beliefs about america?

[@007thematrix007]

P.S.,...you're right about the internet (*but you forgot to mention social media)

[@KatieTracy]

I’d like to say this was not uncommon for Filipinos here, but of course I can’t speak for everyone! I’d encourage you to read the comments though - there are lots of real experiences from people around the world who share their view of the US growing up. :)

[@xiaoyumiao8792]

As an international student from China who is studying in USA, I have exactly the same mindset with you. EXACTLY THE SAME!!!

[@xiaoyumiao8792]

And I also just woke up from my American dream this year.

[@aomorgancool1775]

Katie if you adopted an american accent, can you make a video on what your philipno accent sounds like.

[@miguelalfonsosantiago5552]

you're transferring to UP?!

[@Occupiedshell]

I wonder what you would say to the tons of refugees just avalanching here... Would like some honest input😁

[@Occupiedshell]

just to clarify I have cousins that have gone through similar situations you had to go through. MAD respect!!💙

[@FrankBatistaElJibaro]

Glad you love Biden so much, uh how's that going for you?