why I chose WashU ( & why you should too)

Hi and welcome to why I chose washington university in st louis (washu/wustl) as a premed college student. I talk about what makes WashU so great, midwestern hospitality, washu food, dorms, and more!
Like, subscribe, and follow me on Instagram @_sophiaxu_
Outfit:
Sweatshirt - WashU Bear Necessities
Turtleneck - thrifted
Pants - thrifted
Mask - costco
Equipment:
Camera - iPhone X
Editing - Final Cut Pro

[@harishsuryadevara8114]

man i'm more worried about washu choosing me lmao

[@barsaa._.]

😬😬😬😬😬

[@Thankyouforexisting93]

Same

[@evangelineatkinson5152]

@@Thankyouforexisting93 gl boo thang

[@Josh-ud9fh]

I already chose washu, they just need to choose me next week

[@Josh-ud9fh]

stop liking my comment, I was deferred

[@marion907]

@@Josh-ud9fh bro, you made it depressing😭it’s okay, they’re gonna accept you, I have a feeling

[@niyah1229]

Did u make it in?

[@Josh-ud9fh]

@@niyah1229 I got deferred ed1 and then decided to ed2 to another school and got in, washu is still my dream school but I don’t think it would’ve been as (if I even would’ve gotten in rd) affordable as the school I’m going to since I got both financial aid and scholarships there

[@niyah1229]

@@Josh-ud9fh well congratulations..I hope you still enjoy the school you chose

[@yaozuli546]

1. midwestern hospitality - a lot of nice people 2. #3 in college dining (good food) 3. cotton candy matresses Thank you Sophia.

[@soybeanteehee9173]

Midwestern hospitality really is underrated. I moved from California to another state and it was really eye opening

[@gaditproductions]

@@soybeanteehee9173 in a good way?

[@Grace0315-0]

I just got accepted and this video really helped me with deciding between schools! Thank you so much

[@briannyatichi9314]

Hello Grace

[@Thankyouforexisting93]

CONGRATS!!

[@saf1373]

omg this just makes me want to apply even more! I am a junior this year and I have been thinking about applying for class of 2026! My dad went to WashU and I hope to continue the family tradition, wish me luck!

[@SophiaXuOfficial]

good luck!!

[@Mememe.03]

Did you get in?

[@saf1373]

@@Mememe.03 no lmao💀

[@abhart]

​@@saf1373 I thought you have a chance of getting in because of legacy status! Currently which university you attend??

[@abigaleireland5843]

just got accepted into the class of 2025!!! love your videos, sophia :))

[@SophiaXuOfficial]

see u next year!!

[@KevinJohnson-ws3rs]

That’s wassup also class of 2025!!!

[@shaymishra435]

me too

[@andreahochwald6327]

same!

[@akshaysaluja7062]

me too!

[@sarahzhang9676]

The music, the set up, the editing!! The vibes are immaculate 🙇💁🙌

[@NonstopFFriday]

Immaculate? The left side of the frame is blown out from overexposure. Diffuse that light, beginner.

[@alicelee13]

i just got accepted into washu and im pretty certain i'm gonna end up going here but this just confirmed it and made me super excited

[@lisa4237]

So reassuring! I was so stressed about my interview, but after watching this video, my nerves have calmed down and I’m more excited than anything ty!!

[@Schen-nh5qw]

You got an interview?! 🥺

[@Schen-nh5qw]

I applied ED but no one contacted me for an alumni interview 😭

[@dandibambi]

lolll i graduated college over 2 years ago but i looooved college (UCLA). i'm so glad it sounds like you're really enjoying yourself :) the campus looks so beautiful!!

[@shhhyourtooloud257]

literally hospitality is so important to me and I feel like not a lot of people talk about it so thanks for this

[@kanye675]

i got in yesterday!!! lowkey highkey excited af now!! def my top option :))

[@racheltian4003]

you’re a washu icon🙃 guys sophia is the best person ever🥳

[@vlogsbysad9630]

I’m growing to really love your channel ❤️ I’d love to hear what you aren’t enjoying so much and the classes you’re taking

[@zanewatson7754]

As a fellow WashU ‘24, this video is 100% facts.

[@maryking4125]

I GOT ACCEPTED TO WASHU CLASS OF 2025!!🥳🥳❤❤❤

[@SophiaXuOfficial]

CONGRATS SEE U NEXT YEAR!!!

[@maryking4125]

@@SophiaXuOfficial THANK YOU!!❤❤❤

[@rosesxdasies4610]

The best part about washU is going to the loop for lunch

[@tvonbrachel]

Oh my gosh, I loved this video! So informative--you described the exact type of school I'm interested in. Excited to apply! Thanks!!

[@goku-bbx4864]

Man I just know when I'm not looking your gonna become big.

[@Brief-Cases]

I recently graduated from WashULaw! WashU is phenomenal!!!!

[@AlyssaMariee]

i’m literally a freshman at UC Davis but i will drop everything to experience fall up there

[@marion907]

I just got accepted with a full ride to Washu! LETSSS GOOOO. Class of ‘25. 🥺👉🏾👈🏾

[@SophiaXuOfficial]

Congratulations !!!!!!

[@marion907]

@@SophiaXuOfficial thank youu😭😭

[@eliannafilivaa7697]

Hey me too! Are you a Questbridge Scholar too?! I see we are both looking at our future school🥳

[@marion907]

@@eliannafilivaa7697 Yesssss, QuestBridge really helped out. Without QuestBridge I wouldn’t have even considered going out of state because of college costs.😭I honestly didn’t even think I’d get accepted, let alone a full ride. I’m happy that QB provided me with the opportunity.

[@marion907]

@@eliannafilivaa7697 Since we’re both we’re matched, add me on Snapchat @marionmarshawn *Sidenote: all the edits are because I’ve had ✨no sleep✨ and I keep misspelling the simplest of words. even my name. we love to see it.

[@itsmekorin]

i really like the vibes in this video, it slaps so hard 💫🥺💕 but more importantly, this video was really informative. thanks for both entertaining and informing us 💕 luv, p e a c h t e a

[@michellezhu1098]

I LOVE your new content it's honestly amazing quality

[@Schen-nh5qw]

I got in! So excited to be a bear!

[@SophiaXuOfficial]

congrats 🎉🎊🍾

[@olivvvvia5857]

i've applied to washu this year and i really hope i could get in!

[@beckettgrabner5437]

I just got into the class of '27 at WashU, and all the advice I can give is apply ED if possible (unlike me).

[@browseroff5565]

Fax. I was also fortunate to get in RD.

[@gaditproductions]

hey Sophia...I just got accepted to co28!! Thanks for all ur videos. Please update us on your medical school life as well!!

[@allisonfong1121]

omg sophia seems so cool

[@chqrm4390]

Hi! I go to OLOLand if u walk past our school at 11:50am then me and all my friends will say hi! We do this to Wash U students all recess.

[@rheanasmith9011]

would love to go, but i live in jamaica lol congrats on getting in :)

[@elanas367]

Currently a junior in highschool and I know I don't have good enough academic scores to get in but I am trying to use it as motivation to do as well as I can in school 😅

[@arthurlevoy1913]

I applied ED 1 and I find out in 19 days, so nervous!! 🤞🏼

[@annalynn870]

hey how'd it go??

[@macbethapple6492]

You are literally so underrated

[@jordansimmons1443]

Wait I love this camerawork

[@kingtheoriginal3039]

ED II applicant here!

[@frankwan5272]

I am interested in WashU now

[@umakaushik3156]

I just got accepted into the class of 2025 and I can’t wait!!

[@niyah1229]

Congratulations

[@umakaushik3156]

@@niyah1229 thank you. :)

[@Thankyouforexisting93]

Congrats!!

[@elizabethkrska4587]

i just got accepted into the class of 2025! i'm so excited to go after watching your video :)

[@SophiaXuOfficial]

welcome 🤗🤗

[@soarinitiativeandmore763]

The shade thrown on cornell tho lmao

[@yingpao6754]

LOVE YOUR INTROS

[@faxmc8587]

I love washu soooo much! My interview is on Monday eek

[@SophiaXuOfficial]

good luck!!

[@ephraimboomer2390]

I’m salty that the interviews have been fully booked for a few weeks

[@Nicole-vk8sd]

I'm in love with WashU, sending my application soon (AAAA)

[@Nicole-vk8sd]

Also, your video was amazing! Everything I needed to assure me of this decision :)

[@brianatrevino8825]

Living vicariously through this video!

[@mai-lythompson3165]

I got in!! But I can’t afford it :/

[@Emilythesquishy]

i got accepted into the class of 2026 washu beyond boundaries program!!

[@antonias7637]

Is there grade deflation at Wash U premed? How hard is the premed program? Do a lot of kids drop out of premed? Seriously considering WashU but worried about grade deflation. Thanks.

[@irfanbhuiyan620]

this is the first time i've heard someone mention mattresses in a "why college" video

[@HeatonResearch]

Nice video!

[@Thankyouforexisting93]

I am studying to go to there since 5th grade

[@jookie4207]

This is my dream college, it all comes down to that 13% acceptance rate haha

[@pennywilliams9718]

i wish i could go to washu

[@haileykowing4393]

Hey! If u don't mind me asking how is the financial aid at washu? thinking of transferring there

[@michellezheng367]

joining class of 2025!!!! do you have any tips about freshman year at wash?

[@shelbyroach2106]

If you don’t mind me asking, what do you use to edit your videos?

[@taylorsimpson2822]

omg i was just accepted early decision for the class of 2025

[@SophiaXuOfficial]

CONGRATS

[@alexander-jl6cs]

What? What is current level of education? how did you apply 5 years prior? is it even legal?

[@taylorsimpson2822]

@@alexander-jl6cs i’m confused? i will be a freshman there in the fall if this year and will be graduating from there in 2025. that’s why the class of 2025 means

[@alexander-jl6cs]

@@taylorsimpson2822 ohh, I get it now thanks.

[@alexander-jl6cs]

@@taylorsimpson2822 can you tell me your extracurriculars by which you got accepted?

[@lilywilliams6458]

can you make a video on how you edit??

[@MariamMohamed-zb9kx]

Is there any alumni got accepted from Egypt or middle east?

[@washuramatsekisa6800]

Heyyyyyyy

[@Tubemansi]

Not being Chinese OR a girl, I was not as stressed in high school as I imagine you were. Nevertheless, while I enjoyed some aspects of it, overall, it was the pits. When I got to college, I felt like I was in summer camp every day by comparison. --- So...Enrollment contacted you immediately after posting this, right? I mean, they should have.

[@r__9_1____a34]

I read the average parent income there is about 300k

[@redj_dev]

song?

[@prettyface.beckyy]

not first but early but ALSO dont come for meh pls i just tryna live da new subbie is back i dont want to go to college anyway but im still watching this and im only 13 and i know im not school is stressful and im just in 6th grade (left back so thats why im SO toxic a bit im only going to college if i cant get a bf in highschool xd im toxic, welp thats my pfp name after all)

[@isabelleting2892]

HAHA you should work for the admissions team and let me in

[@electric_deer2007]

0:54 bruh you described me

[@rsty655]

Hi Sophia, nice to watch your video :) I just got admitted for washu law school. However, I am worried about st louis reputation as most dangerous city in the US. Is it safe for female expat living there? Thx ☺️

[@Thankyouforexisting93]

Yep its safe

[@felixyang4535]

don’t do premed at washu lmao

[@kiky.mp4]

Sigh, it's great, but it's very elitist

[@leenajalees2427]

aw ur cute

[@sharondara7]

ugh i’m scared

[@sharondara7]

this sounds like where i need to be

[@kevin2002kim]

sophia ur not slick i know what ur doing big man

[@SophiaXuOfficial]

Come to WashU!

[@kevin2002kim]

@@SophiaXuOfficial you are TARGETING me with your FAMOUS youtube channel

[@coleWbeats]

be a comedian fr fr

[@morrisyt415]

I like it it’s just St. Louis is too dangerous