This Is

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This is a tribute
This is the end
This is only the beginning
This is Cornell
Two seniors' last goodbye to their university.
Produced & Directed By Alex Silver
Written & Narrated by Jon Tai
Music: Runaway (Instrumental) By Kanye West
Check out more of my work at www.thisisprodu...

[@stephaniec.4384]

I miss my school. I didn't know how amazing this school is when I was there because I was way too caught up in getting As. I missed out on so many things I could have enjoyed and learned from. Getting good grades definitely isn't everything. Please remember that and try to embrace all the amazing things Cornell has to offer as much as you can. This is a once in a life time experience. Spend it wisely.

[@Dawgenson]

To Alex Silver and Jon Tai. Please understand that you two are geniuses - and I don't throw this word around lightly. This video *literally* gave me chills. Truly great poetry mixed with awe-inspiring scenery + editing and the perfect choice of music. Thank you for making this.

[@RyanNYC]

Watching this 5 days before graduation makes me realize how much I'm going to miss this incredible place.

[@sugaudacity]

“Here’s to us saying goodbye… here’s to you saying hello.” THIS GOT ME

[@WhyQueueCue]

I get a chill every time when I watch this. AMAZING work. Ah I miss it back on the hill.

[@alfredogomez5241]

Thank you for taking the time to do this. I graduated in 1963 and have been back twice. Without a doubt its the most beautiful campus in the USA.

[@mayy0413]

Just got accepted yesterday! Class of 2018! :)

[@Rushabh_Joshi]

what was your scores and how did you do that... can you please guide me as i am from india and hoping to get in cornell.I would have apply last year but i have taken a break for it.Thanks

[@jasmineliu7708]

wow congrats!

[@caidanpilarski]

This is art, this is truth. I appreciate this so much. class of '25

[@risinguptooppression]

I'm so nervous for mid December that I'm gonna puke. Cornell is my obsession and I'm not sure how I'll handle rejection.

[@PrivacyKingdoms]

PEOPLE THAT HAVE GONE TO CORNELL, IS CORNELL ACTUALLY LIKE THIS BECAUSE IF IT IS, I FOUND A NEW DREAM SCHOOL

[@arielsoriano9234]

Glad you deem it so! Yeah what you see is what you get. Of course video / media does not do the campus justice. You just have to visit to truly experience the beauty yourself!

[@Xyrutano]

the song definitely makes the experience surreal (and the guys voice) experience it for yourself and just embrace the ambience

[@PrivacyKingdoms]

+gains Its me again. a year later. Cornell University Class of 2019. Unreal. When I left this comment a year ago, I never thought I'd actually get in. It was a huge reach for me. Even some of my closest friends told me I was wasting my time. And now I can actually say this is where I attend college. Life is amazing sometimes and I think what I took away from the college applying experience is that you should never put any limits on yourself. Only if you truly believe it, life really is limitless.

[@jamesgg47]

+gains I'm looking to apply to Cornell and any assistance you can give me is greatly appreciated!

[@narauz12]

Its going to be 3 years since I graduated from Cornell ('13). I miss that place so much. to all of you in school now have a lot of fun please enjoy it.

[@PapaSmurff660]

if i dont get in ima cry

[@NWLundquist]

Hands down, my favorite video of Cornell. Regardless of how many times I watch it, it still amazes me.

[@wryandwatchful]

Almost every scene felt so personal to me, but it probably does to you too. That’s the beauty of it. Love it.

[@mikegu97]

Class of 2019!

[@stephaniem3912]

Congrats! Hoping to be a member of the class of 2021!

[@annastepanova5745]

This is my dream school. Applying Early Decision for Fall 2016... I know I'm not getting in but I can't help but fall in love with Cornell.

[@vinaynandanampati1758]

+Anna Stepanova Same- decisions coming out in 4 days!!!

[@annastepanova5745]

+vinay nandanampati Wait actually? How do you know that decisions are coming out in 4 days?

[@LoxiLove]

+Anna Stepanova Did you get in?? #cornell2020

[@LoxiLove]

+vinay nandanampati Same with you? Did you make it?

[@annastepanova5745]

+anonymous2016 I got deferred. I guess we'll find out in April.

[@nicholascoyle3210]

I watched this video before entering Cornell in 2013 and it got me hype…love the editing

[@tejthakkar4142]

noooo i am so sad the audio is gonne

[@ashleysong5894]

Cornell Class of 2020! I am sososo excited!

[@MegaJiggaa]

It’s so interesting to read the comments that are excited for admissions or are about heading into the college and it’s more than 4 years ago so they’ve all maybe graduated.

[@seansmirnov9309]

Please give us the sound back. There is no use for the copyrighed content if no one knows about it. I will gladly promote the sound track as much as I do this video if I know whom to give the credit to.

[@samuelrichter896]

Throwing fish on the ice, lmfao good times Colgate

[@JBS319]

Congrats today to the graduating Class of 2014. This isn't temporary. From an Class of 2010 alumnus.

[@AthenaTeschendorf]

This is beautiful. I'm looking forward to what I hope to be an acceptance letter. More than anything I hope to join this community next year.

[@ttranman77]

Damnnn i randomly stumbled on this video and as soon as i heard the quote by Ezra Cornell, i knew it was Cornell. Makes me even more hyped to be attending school there this fall

[@Chengmaster]

this video is far too sad and im not even graduating

[@brandonbielinski5611]

Ughhhh nooo why'd youtube have to remove the audio this was so well done!

[@jeremykim6645]

and This is my dream school. Get me in for Early Decision 2K18!

[@teddy9063]

This is...my favorite university and video! It really highlights everything about Cornell...thank you :)

[@neslihan928]

beautiful production! had the time of my life here, this sums it all up:) class of '08

[@kelliebrozyna]

Absolutely a beautiful tribute. Well done Alex and Jon

[@CADBURY941]

Sorry I can't help you out - I decided to go to Duke in the end. I absolutely love it here though but I'm sure I would've loved Cornell as well.

[@truthseeker5211]

Seeing this makes me realize to savor the moment and to not take this for granite.

[@JoeAvino]

But not really, when you take financial aid into account. If you can't afford to pay full tuition, you won't have to.

[@nilelily94]

gosh im hoping next december i get an early decision letter saying i can come spend 4 years here!!!

[@Michael326]

You're talking to someone who has lived in upstate New York for more than 25 years. :)

[@himank0110]

I didn't go here but i miss it now!! :"-(

[@martman123456]

Way to make my $20.04 senior donation look inadequate.

[@WBBG1]

RIP CTB, RIP CTP, RIP Rulloff's, RIP...

[@princeoffame21]

@Inkedotly, how's Cornell a safety for anyone?

[@prachichavda8213]

Can you send me the original version with the audio? It would be a really great help for the video project I am making of my own college.Could you do it asap

[@alexsilver8099]

vimeo.com/23897683

[@prachichavda8213]

Thanks :D

[@AlexxxTheeGreat]

Hopefully in two years I get accepted...

[@CADBURY941]

JUST GOT ACCEPTED TO THE CLASS OF 2017!

[@gwafoo21]

lol who are you. hope ya had fun at IC

[@Kate.Nkechi.O]

No ILR? Sad…but otherwise well done.

[@SuperJayhawk123]

[iminent=Wqnsm6YVffOB] everybody

[@jasmineliu7708]

I watched this video and chose to go to cornell. Graduated 4 years ago and now watching this video again reminds me of how beautiful the campus is!

[@jaymehta123123]

very very nicely done good Gob

[@commentor123]

say that after four years.

[@Fl4v]

This is... DAMN TOO LONG

[@LoneWulf278]

Okay. Thanks anyway! :)

[@Michael326]

Whenever I see snow, I don't think "oh man, this snow sucks." Rather, I think "Oh wow, snow! How wonderful!"

[@LoneWulf278]

CONGRADULATIONS! I'm a senior and I want to apply there in the fall. Can you describe what it's like at Cornell for me please? - Thanks! :)

[@lefsepowered]

Had my seven year old watch this video and he stated, "That school looks cool, but do they have mine craft classes?'

[@wowdenth]

Nice video

[@mooncatlulu]

Now I can recognize every place in "This Is," and I can still recall the feeling when I first watched it 2 years ago. -Class of '15

[@ithacaisginger]

This is such a lovely and touching tribute to Cornell!

[@btknight17]

Rejected last year, Transferring to Cornell this fall! I've watched this 30+ times

[@juliestasiuk4263]

applied ED hopefully I can get in!

[@HAL29209]

I hear from Cornell, my first choice school, tonight. Wish me luck

[@Xyrutano]

got in ED so excited

[@sarahalruwaily5202]

Bruce Wayne what was your SAT score like if you dont mind letting us know?

[@Xyrutano]

770 math 630 reading 600 writing and Im indian

[@sarahalruwaily5202]

congrats!! Let's hope I can get in as well. How do you like it so far?

[@vaneesrikaultyagi3198]

Bruce Wayne Hey....! I want to be at Cornell, its my crazy crazy dream since 3 years now. I want to go for my undergad in architecture, also i will apply for the Tata Cornell Scholarship. Can you give me a tip, so that I can make my dream come true............plz, btw i too am Indian, which make me eligible for that scholarship.......what should be my SAT score? Do i need to give ACT? also is there an interview that i need to qualify?? plz advise :) ty

[@vaneesrikaultyagi3198]

Bruce Wayne and congo !!!! wow!!

[@yutubes]

got acceptance letter - gonna visit campus this week (:

[@Jupiter2900]

Literally seen this over 20 times already. Class of 2016!!!!

[@Xyrutano]

JUST GOT IN ED SO EXCITED

[@syleedandekar4084]

What was your SAT/ACT score? I'm so nervous. I'm applying ED this year.

[@Xyrutano]

all together i had a 2000 super score, and I'm asian, my essay was definitely fantastic, school grades on point, extra circulars def important. SAT is such a small unimportant factor

[@jasminummultiflorium5966]

Bruce Wayne Sorry about the stupid question, but how does being Asian affect chances of acceptance?

[@PapaSmurff660]

I've just finished junior year: what chances do you think I have? ( provided I write an outstanding college essay either on my passion towards computer engineering/ technology or my passion towards law, as well as great reccomendations) 4.0 gpa (97 overall) 2250 SAT 33 ACT Freshmen year: Global 9 R - 95 PE 9 - 96 Biology H - 88 Freshmen Orchestra - 100 Multimedia 1 - 98 Spanish 2 R - 92 Intro to Law - 94 Algebra 1 R - 95 English 9 R - 94 Sophomore year: Chamber Orchestra - 100 Geometry 10 H - 98 Trial Law - 100 Computer Programming 1 - 98 AP Statistics 1 - 97 AP European History - 97 Spanish 3 H - 97 English 10 H - 98 PE 10 - 97 Chemistry H - 93 Junior Year: Chamber Orchestra - 100 Trigonometry H - 100 Business Law - 100 Computer Programming 2 - 100 AP Statistics 2 - 100 AP United States History - 99 AP Spanish 4 - 100 AP English 11 - 99 PE 11 - 97 AP Physics - 100 Senior Year: Chamber Orchestra AP Calculus Computer Literacy AP Java AP Government AP Spanish 5 AP English 12 PE 12 Economics? Forensics? Honors Societies: Spanish - 2 years Science - 2 years English - 2 years Business - 2 years Music - 3 years National - 2 years Extracurriculars: ( I am including senior year towards the total as i will continue to be in the clubs) Jazz Band 4 years ( bass ) Creative Writing Club 3 years ( President 1 year ) Horticulture/Environmental 3 years ( President 1 year) Student Alliance for Equality 2 years (President 1 year ) School newspaper 3 years ( Board member 1 year) Key Club 4 years (Club editor 1 year, president 2 years Vice president 1 year) Debate Club 4 years ( board member 1 year) World Hunger Club 3 years ( board member 1 year) Future business leaders Club 4 years ( vice president 2 years) Students against destructive decisions 3 years ( president 1 year ) Theatre Club 2 years ( I performed in the pit orchestra ) Yearbook club 1 year Peer Leaders 1 year Vice president of Junior Class JV Football 2 Years Varsity Football 2 years JV Lacrosse 2 Years Varsity Lacrosse 2 years Long Island Youth Orchestra 3 years Metropolitan Youth Orchestra 2 years All County Music 2 years Long island string festival 3 years Youth Court Attorney Other things to note: I took pre calc at NCC and I have enrolled in the cornell summer programs : Cornell engineering experience Constitutional History Inspiring Leadership ( Senior Year ) I have attended a number I have 300 + hours of community service I have attended lots of national key club events and conventions I AM APPLYING EARLY DECISION also... I'm white... PLEASE LEAVE THOUGHTS!!

[@mikegu97]

PapaSmurff660 Write your essays right and you're in.

[@Charlenegillianrox]

This makes me sad :( I want to go back!!!!! Class of '13!

[@ktran2313]

Hopefully I can get in :)

[@manu135713]

I just got accepted, great video!

[@janetwhlee]

Very very very nicely done! I feel so touched!!!

[@fanggladys9986]

This is so helpful for my Cornell supplement:) Thanks. Love Cornell

[@fanggladys9986]

+Fang Gladys The background music sounds creepy though...hhhh:)

[@magic6010]

I'm now obsessed with Cornell. Thanks.

[@bec29]

Wow. Thank you for your hard work.

[@IJerps]

Miss it everyday. -Class of 2010

[@TaeNyFan]

What a great video!

[@mgm032]

Beautiful.

[@rcpso]

Amazing!

[@BriantehBoss21]

Taken down on Vimeo - where can I find it?

[@paigeellis8922]

www.cornell.edu/video/this-is-by-alex-silver-and-jon-tai just in case you still want it :)

[@BriantehBoss21]

oh yes i do - thanks!

[@RushabhMehta05]

Can't thank you enough for sharing that link! :)