why i dropped out of college

hey guys. this was a tough one to make, but thanks for being here for me. I’ve been off of KZbin for the past 7 months because I went through a lot this semester. I know that whatever challenges we all face we will come back stronger no matter what.
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[@Marcus_Ute]

Hey Ryan :) I really appreciate your sincerity here. I dropped out of Stanford for four years but went back and finished up a few years ago so it’s definitely doable. “Make the decision right instead of making the right decision”, beautifully said. And you absolutely have so much to look forward too, you’ll come back fluent in another language which is going to enhance EVERYTHING in your studies and life as well. One thing I’d recommend is getting into some kind of academic coaching to adjust back to being a student. I didn’t do that and it was REALLY tough. Thanks again for sharing. Much love, brother ✌🏾

[@RYANCHEAH]

much love brother. thanks for sharing bro. wishing you all the best in your endeavors :)

[@JerryWhitaker804]

What do you mean fluent in a different language? Everyone in Singapore speaks English bro, we were previously a British colony.

[@Marcus_Ute]

@@JerryWhitaker804 seems like most people in Singapore speak two or three languages including Singaporean English (never been there myself but will visit soon). I just meant that it’s an opportunity for him to become fluent in another since he’ll be there for a while.

[@JerryWhitaker804]

@@Marcus_Ute Everyone in Singapore speaks English, not some other 2-3 languages BS. Some of the older generation speaks Chinese. But you just need a basic grasp to speak to them. But otherwise, 99% of the time, everyone speaks English. It’s kinda racist that Americans assume other people don’t speak English. We were a British colony for over a 100 years before we got independence, English was always spoken here. Classic racist American who understands zero geography.

[@pooftarts]

Hi Ryan, I know how you must be feeling. I’m 20 years old as well, when I was 18, I received a once in a lifetime scholarship to attend university. I won’t go into the nitty gritty details but, basically if I was going to accept the scholarship, I had to repeat 2 years of high school. I was an excellent student with high grades and being in that position was hard. I ultimately ended up accepting the scholarship because if I hadn’t, I would have stayed in my home country, when my dream was to travel and study abroad. People around me judged me, told me I’d regret making this decision and that I was “wasting my time”. But now, I’m going to start my first year at NYU next month as a 20 year old :) So don’t worry! Everything in life works out exactly how it’s meant to be. Even if you’ll return and you’re older than your peers, trust me, I get it. Just know that nothing is ever truly a waste of time, we are all experiencing this life differently and we are all learning from these lessons. I wish you the best of luck and I hope to see you someday in campus when you return :))

[@RYANCHEAH]

aww thanks for the message. really appreciate your story! excited to be back soon and will be on campus for the next few months. hopefully see you around :)

[@HomesliceLoco]

Thank you for this video! It's so hard to go through all this and I wish you the best. Sincerely, thank you

[@RYANCHEAH]

@@HomesliceLoco I appreciate you!

[@libbiejadaa]

Dang man your openness really drew me in and i respect the way you’ve been sincere even to this moment. I was that one kid who came up to u at Paulson when u were with ur family ( i think it was the day you filmed this video). I’m glad i got to tell you what impact you had on me before leaving. Do great things

[@RYANCHEAH]

was nice to meet you! I appreciate you :) wishing you best of luck in your endeavors too 💪💪

[@444VT]

Respect to you for choosing what aligns with your values and will make you happier in the future :) It’s a difficult decision for sure but it’s awesome that you’re looking at it with a positive outlook. Wishing you the best on your journey and looking forward to seeing more videos from you!

[@RYANCHEAH]

thank you so much :)

[@DanielGonzalez-ge1wv]

went through a similar family situation this past spring semester while studying at NYU. I understand how stressful this must've been. Wishing you the best in your future endeavors.

[@RYANCHEAH]

Appreciate you bro! Wishing you the best in your endeavours as well :)

[@minghaoquek]

Singaporean here! Did my graduate studies in the US, and currently working in the US as well. New to your videos but guessed from the start of this video that you have roots in Singapore (not sure how but it was my gut feeling), so there's a good chance you would surprise yourself with how much you end up reconnecting with your Singaporean roots

[@RYANCHEAH]

wow very cool! yeah I’m quite excited to go back and learn more about Singapore 🇸🇬 best of luck in your endeavors!

[@minghaoquek]

​@@RYANCHEAHall the best with NS too! It's not as bad as what one usually thinks it is

[@RYANCHEAH]

@@minghaoquek thanks bro 💪💪

[@Phantomstories1831]

Ryan please NEVER think you are a failure or made the wrong choice! Family is important. I graduated from broadcasting of the arts diploma & still NEVER got far with it. The army will also give u great money & opportunities as well ive been watching you since u were doing the bike videos cause im from Vancouver too. Sorry for all the comments but I am so happy you are doing what is best for you!! I really do hope to meet u one day! Take care I believe in you too!!❤ I finally watched whole video u got this! Let's go!

[@stella3715]

so proud of u for overcoming everything ryan❤️

[@RYANCHEAH]

thanks stella!

[@donnychen8465]

Glad to see you back on KZbin Ryan! I loved the messages you shared in the video and just wanted to wish you the best of luck in the next few years. I know you will do amazing!

[@RYANCHEAH]

💪💪 thanks DONNY 🫡🫡🫡 appreciate you best of luck in your endeavors too bro!

[@seishisw]

We're complete polar opposites haha, Im 20 and I just finished National Service in Singapore and heading to NYU this September! Been watching your videos for a while now and your vlogs have always been awesome! When youre back from NS or before you enlist I would love to meet you in person ! Oh also when I went into NS all I could think about is all the other things I could be spending my time doing but looking back at it, its an experience which you can get no where else in the world so make the best out of all the opportunities (just like what you talked about for NYU) :)

[@RYANCHEAH]

Yooo that’d be awesome dude. Thanks for the support. Would love to meet you. Shoot me a dm at ryancheah__

[@matthuang21]

Proud of you for making this incredibly hard decision - only big things in store!!💪🏻

[@RYANCHEAH]

thanks bro! appreciate you :)

[@fhdg7599]

You make the right decision and family is important. Don't worry about NYU, I believe that you still have the chance to come back and study at NYU if you need. Good luck and have prosperous time in your life.

[@RYANCHEAH]

@@fhdg7599 appreciate you! you too :)

[@remig.7969]

First video I see on your channel because YT recommended it, you are very courageous in a such uncomfortable situation, I know the strength you need to take a such crucial decision for your life. I wish you the best for your future !

[@RYANCHEAH]

Thank you so much!! 😊

[@jeremiahcassamajor9524]

Props to you for making such a big decision. Excited to see all you do, your path is truly a unique one!

[@RYANCHEAH]

Thank you 🙏💪💪

[@bart6753]

Yoo I randomly came across this video, but I loved listening to your story. Its crazy how we can have such different personal struggles across the globe but still relate to one another. I wish you all the best! And you got a new sub😄

[@RYANCHEAH]

thanks bro! really appreciate you :) best of luck in your endeavors

[@boodadiary]

cheering for you Ryan! 💪🏻🌷✨ you’re getting better every day let’s gooo!!!

[@RYANCHEAH]

thank you!! 🙌🙌

[@kalmandong]

this is real man! proud of you ryan!

[@RYANCHEAH]

thanks bro! appreciate you. love your channel keep going :)

[@jennycheng1183]

very tough decision that you had to make. but very glad you decided on what is right for you. happy for you ryan! thanks for sharing your vulnerability with us.

[@RYANCHEAH]

thanks jenny! Appreciate your support :)

[@Ne8ula]

ILY RYAN!! hoping u all the best in the future

[@RYANCHEAH]

THANK YOU SO MUCH 😊❤️❤️❤️

[@h4n4219]

Thanks for the update Ryan. You gave me an exciting look into nyu that really inspired me to apply - I will be starting as a freshman at stern in a month. Good luck with the army, maybe we will be classmates when you make it back to nyu. 💪💪💪

[@RYANCHEAH]

Glad I could help! Hope you have a great next few years of college :) hopefully see you when I get back

[@auti4841]

Cheering you on, Ryan!!

[@RYANCHEAH]

thank you!!!

[@shakhrizodpulatov8667]

Wow, man… I’m proud of you. I started watching you recently and I really enjoyed your content. Your family is the most important thing in this life. Film some vlogs from Singapore bro! Very excited for you. I’m also moving to NYC this August. I’m transferring from Drexel to Baruch and am very excited to live there like you! Good luck brotha 👊🏻

[@RYANCHEAH]

Will do bro! Thanks for the support. Best of luck in your endeavors man. Hope you have a wonderful time in NYC 💪💪

[@AnthonyRichPark]

Will miss you a lot buddy but you got this 👊🏻

[@RYANCHEAH]

@@AnthonyRichParkWill miss you a lot too man! really appreciate you :)

[@gudu0415]

Wishing you the best my friend. Ryan.

[@RYANCHEAH]

@@gudu0415 thanks so much for the support 💪💪

[@gwyn3thc]

YARRRR with that mindset n attitude ur going to succeed and grow wherever ya go 🥳🥳🥳

[@RYANCHEAH]

Thanks Gwyneth 💪💪💪

[@philrosenn]

Amazing journey and story Ryan. very personal video. Your next chapter will be your best yet.

[@RYANCHEAH]

Appreciate you bro! So grateful for our friendship :)

[@avengersstudios8190]

Salute to you bruh for taking such a tough decision!!

[@RYANCHEAH]

Thank you!

[@leilinazsharif4621]

Proud of you ryan!!🦾🦾

[@RYANCHEAH]

Thanks Leili!!

[@Phantomstories1831]

BTW my uncle was a Sgt Lets go!! Let me know when your in Vancouver!! Im so excited i dreamed of being in the army as a kid your going to do well sorry for all the comments so excited yore joining the army!!🎉🎉❤

[@sarannazhang3795]

ryan 😭😭 we will miss you so much don't make me cry

[@RYANCHEAH]

I will miss you so much tooooo ❤️❤️❤️

[@matt_zhang]

HES BACKKK

[@RYANCHEAH]

yeah buddyy

[@ethanchu1019]

Yooo, loved the intro man, pls continue to vlog during the army and keep us posted 💪🏽 -T2/ Ethan

[@RYANCHEAH]

@@ethanchu1019 of course bro! appreciate you :)

[@sulaymonshoh3121]

Ryan can you say how you applied for the nyu, what tests you passed and what the result was.I wanna apply for nyu stern.

[@bradjy]

do not regret

[@Phantomstories1831]

You were such a cute kid!! Still are!❤

[@Phantomstories1831]

Ill have to watch this later we all missed you if that means you're coming back to Vancouver i really hope so I really do want to meet u i still got a crush on you but you'd be fun to hangout with ill definitely watch this later glad ur ok! Hugs!!❤

[@turbobyultra3743]

Good for you

[@RYANCHEAH]

@@turbobyultra3743 thank you :)

[@justinderrick8785]

tldr; national service of singapore and retain right to live and work in singapore and be with family OR don't servce and CAN'T live and work in singapore with family >> drop out of nyu :)

[@Phantomstories1831]

Still my dream to meet u and Clayton im so proud u guys are from Vancouver like me sorry had to comment be4 watching videos

[@Simon-ks6of]

This is kind of confusing. Who told you you could not go there. You dont have to serve to go to Singapore to spend time with your parents, you can go and spend time there lets say 3 months without serving, Americans can spend 90 days without need of a visa. Unless you are planning to live there. I think this is where the confusion is. I think you are planning to live and work there. Then, yes do it if that's your plan do it. Otherwise, you can go and live for a while and come back without serving.

[@alitalib6555]

second 🥳

[@RYANCHEAH]

@@alitalib6555 yea doama

[@stella3715]

title is so scary 😭😭

[@RYANCHEAH]

:)

[@catkucing3468]

First i tot you got kicked out of school. But the fact that you are going to the army in singapore and then you still have time to be back in new york.YOU WILL BE FINEEEEEEEEEEE. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 wanna bet on that ?

[@channelhollywood137]

Hi! I'm Jotham Ssajjabbi, from Uganda, I'll be going to Drama school in NY this Fall and your videos have been helpful for me.. but I have to disagree with most comments.. militarism and war are wrong and you shouldn't be compelled by any government threatening you or your family, because that tactic has been used on countless other young people like you or me. Thousands of them die and are reported as having "stopped a bullet from embedding itself in a mud bank", that's from Oppenheimer, a film about the horror of war. We have the power to change these kinds of laws, we're College Students in one of the greatest cities in the world, don't throw away that power in exchange for perpetuating the old tale of military recruitment programs. Your family is really important to you and these governments know that, that's why they passed that law, but think of all the youth that had less than a choice, who'll help them while they are fighting in the trenches for these governments? I'm not asking you to rise and use your voice as a College Student in NY, I'm asking you to see the bigger picture that you would be getting yourself into, an endless cycle of violence in which violence only begets more violence. Ryan you alone can make this life-changing decision, but take a minute to think about what it would really mean, thank you.

[@hyunwooson8019]

😍

[@RYANCHEAH]

yooooo

[@matt_zhang]

first

[@RYANCHEAH]

💪💪💪

[@Phantomstories1831]

Wow i have been watching you for a long time im so happy your back & you should serve its good $ & education there is also radio in the army i still hope ull continue youtube that would be cool seeing you in the army so many Asians have gone far i think ull enjoy it it will make you strong i just hope i can meet u be4 u go. The arny has lots of opportunity u made the right choice! Missed you on youtube & I G you got this! Hope we meet 1 day!