why I moved abroad at 18 🇺🇸 | USA to Europe

[@CecilysPerspective]

I truly hope this 3 minute video reaches as many people as it possibly can. I shared it with the hopes that this message could be shared with a diverse and wide range of humans. If you guys can share this with someone in your life who you think needs to hear this message it would mean so much to me :) I am sending good energy to each and everyone of you. Bisou -Cecily

[@snehlaxmi]

Sometimes it's so easy to forget that we are free.

[@kimberlylalley7255]

I just sent it to my 14 year old god twins. I've shared your videos with them in the past. At 18 their mom expects them to be out of the house and I think this offers a tremendous perspective for ALL ages.

[@doomslayer1984]

I'm curious if your now regretting your life choice as well as all the talk about how exceptional france is compared to the Us in light of the mass riots that have occurred there. Still think its such a perfect place?

[@pdiaz01]

I watch this and can’t help but feeling joy for you and the life you’ve created for yourself. So proud and full of love for you. We need to talk. I think so many people should watch this and understand how important it is to create your own path. No one can decide your life for you. Only YOU can. ♥️

[@CecilysPerspective]

I shared this three minute video with the intentions that this message can be shared with large amounts of people! The biggest platform I have is here on KZbin so this is my best shot of getting it out there :) (if you guys take 1 minute to share this video with someone you know that could also help a lot!) I want people to know that if you are just graduating high school or even if you are 45 and just decided you want to completely change directions in life, regardles you still have the POWER to choose your OWN path. I am so happy that you were able to take that away from this video. That is exactly the message I want to share with all of you. I'm sending you lots of bisous!xx -Cec

[@snehlaxmi]

This video was so doifferent from the rest. The editing style and narration were amazing. Love it. But breaks my heart everytime you start the goodbye France vibe. :'3

[@CecilysPerspective]

Thank you I'm glad you like the different style of editing and narration. I had so much fun creating and editing it! Also in regards to leaving France I remind myself of this quote, "Don't cry because it's over smile because it happened." Changes are hard but the next adventure commences! :)

[@tao2010tao]

Amazing video! I found your channel recently because I'm learning French but this video hits home in other ways. I am in my 40s; the first time I left the US to live abroad was in my 20s. Since then, I have lived more years abroad in my adult life than in the US. I am about to move to another country I've never been to for work after living in the US in the past 2 years. I am super excited for this new move, just as I am every time I embark on a new location and adventure. As you said, moving to a new environment and having to deal with new and sometimes challenging situations help create growth and deep self-awareness. I find the process actually necessary for my personal development, no matter how many times I've done it. Thanks for a great video and for encouraging others to look beyond the confines of the conventional life path. You're an inspiration. Merci!

[@nubiacabrera919]

Cecily, I'm proud of you, you're totally right the most important thing is the relationship with yourself. It's great that you had a great experience living abroad! Truly inspiring.

[@CecilysPerspective]

Your message has made me feel that I have been able to live up to my goal of attempting to portay myself as authentically as possible online. Not only sharing the good but also the tough side of things because there is beauty in both. My intentions are to inspire and if I was able to do that for just one person my day has been made. Thank you so much for your sweet message.

[@GCY1]

Love the enthusiasm and great perspectives!

[@CecilysPerspective]

Merci ! Thank u :)

[@kimberlylalley7255]

Celebrating YOU! I think this is one of your best videos. xoxo

[@CecilysPerspective]

Thank you very very much! Your endless support is so meaningful and I cherish it. I wish you the best!

[@hopeanne543]

Moving to france in 2 months at 18. I love your channel because I can get a snippet of possibilities that may be waiting for me over there! I've been thinking a lot lately about how my self identity will change from being surrounded by new environments and sounds and I'm so excited😸 thank you for your videos!

[@aminahlala380]

I hope everything went well for you♥️

[@isa5649]

This was so wonderfully honest and confirmed everything I needed to hear about being an exchange student in college. made me tear up a bit. Merci

[@CecilysPerspective]

I'm so happy you enjoyed :')

[@maryevelynewhite4152]

such a beautiful video, cecily. i needed to see this as a high school junior just wanting to get out in the world (et qui aime le français aussi!) 🥺☺️

[@CecilysPerspective]

I'm so happy that it touched you. Wishing you the best for your adventures and journey for the future.

[@TylahAli]

so in love with this video and how well spoken it is! i identify with this fully as being someone who moved to paris for a year and it is truly such a transformative experience and i can just feel your heart through the screen! thank you for sharing your life in Paris with us. so excited for part two❤️

[@snehlaxmi]

Fav crossover :)

[@CecilysPerspective]

Thank you for your beautiful and kind message it truly warms my heart. I can not wait to continue sharing the experiences I encounter with you and everyone else who has decided to support me on this journey. Part 2 will be coming up next week! WOooHooo! Have an amazing weekend! BISOUS!

[@mannasummons1539]

I originally started following you for tips and advice for learning French but now just living thru your shared experiences of bravely moving overseas... something I’ve always hesitated to do all my life. In fact, have never left the states and the closest thing of leaving the country is Canada... 😅 Best wishes in your journey forward!

[@kayla.danielle]

I absolutely love this video! I also want to move abroad and while it can seem daunting,I know it will be a wonderful personal growth journey too!

[@Justamanliving]

Great video! I am blessed to be stationed in Germany in July. I can’t wait to be abroad!

[@juliamurphy2820]

I just want to thank you for making this video. It is personally a dream of mine to be able to study in France, and to possibly even live there for the rest of my life. My parents are constantly pressuring me to be the very best and to do what they expect me to do. But I have decided that I want to do what I expect of myself. I want to live out a life that I will actually be happy in and enjoy. I am prepared to take the risky, less traveled road for the ultimate goal of achieving what I want out of life. I am tired if people telling me what I can and can't do, or when people give me side glances when I tell them my ambition of studying in France. I don't want to conform to the life that I am told to live. I want to live how I decide to live. So really, thank you for this video. It gave me confidence in my decision to achieve what I want out of life, no matter what other people say. Thanks again, love your content, have a good day.💕

[@raphaelacevallos-jimenez2759]

Did you do it?

[@yurina4770]

I just looooove this video ! You're so inspiring🤩 Keep going 👍👍👍

[@CecilysPerspective]

thank you :D keep the inspiration floooowing!! share it with those who would also find value in this message. BISOUS !

[@ricknoisable]

I think the first shock for an American is to find out that people from other countries are humans too, visiting USA I found out how it feels like being hated for no reason, just because you are from another country, in Europe you will make so many friends that you’ll want to stay, it’s a totally different experience.

[@eriklee1604]

Une excellente perspective en effet cette vidéo. Tu sembles garder la joie et l'optimisme comme au premier jour de ta venue dans la capitale. Congrats !

[@IsabelleCamelot]

J’adore ! Continue tes vidéos c’est génial et je suis contente que tu te plaises en France !

[@KooshieAlmond]

What a beautiful video!

[@CecilysPerspective]

Thank you very much

[@LMB222]

I moved at 19 amd failed. Went back, graduated and moved again. Third time it worked. I also feel *so* mich better tnan at home!

[@123meenasalih]

I think this is my sign to move abroad!

[@LenaMariaMusic]

I love the messege and also the style of this video! You did a great job editing it :) J'appris le francais à l'école - the 4th year already - & I'd love to visit France soon and learn the language better right where it's spoken! Bisous, Lena

[@itsthequeenfatima]

I needed this. Thank you!

[@morgangeneviev]

Bon video Cecily I wish this was shown in high school, actually useful first hand thoughts. I hope you stay in France you fit!

[@CecilysPerspective]

Merci Beaucoup! I will actually be leaving France next month but I have so much exciting stuff coming up TBA!!! woohoo

[@morgangeneviev]

@@CecilysPerspectivecan you make a video about your plans? I hope you come back for good bisou

[@CecilysPerspective]

@@morgangeneviev I will be vlogging/ keeping you guys all updated on my whole journey through my videos and on insta :) I’m looking forward to documenting it all

[@albanrougon1347]

Wooooow trop fort t’es la meilleure !!

[@rossrreyes]

An American living in Europe is a cinematically romantic experience, I was fortunate as a college student to spend 6 months in Florence Italy. Both the difficult and wonderful times made it the absolute best time of my life. It was like living inside of your own personal a movie

[@clammerify]

ok but actually "living" there vs a 6 month school semester where everything is taken care of for you is vastly different.

[@xpp933]

How did you live there for 3 years? I'm 18 and I'm trying to move to paris.. as I do research, I'm finding that I can only move there for 1 year with a "long term visa". I'm so confused.. someone explain how I can move there

[@raymondschulz1236]

Your voice is awesome, in English and French. You should seek a career in TV or radio.

[@borutokun4910]

I was planning to study abroad but when I saw this video it makes my self confused if I’m gonna continue abroad on us or not 😢

[@evanraphael_]

It’s funny ho we all want to escape the everyday by going abroad, You came to France and i would like to go in America 😄

[@paulinarova8099]

Im 18 and REALLY wanted to do this but with covid it just isnt possible :(

[@CecilysPerspective]

Use your precious time and the present moment to create mood boards for what you want your future to be like, take time to manifest it and to plan what you're going to so when you can take action YOU'LL be READY!

[@paulinarova8099]

@@CecilysPerspective ohhh thank you for taking the time to write this, you are so kind

[@ellacarson8005]

Salut Cecliy ! I love your videos! I was just wondering, and sorry if you mentioned it in a previous video, I'm a bit new to your channel, how do you support yourself whilst living abroad? Do you work? And if so, how were you able to find a job/how was the visa process for finding a job abroad? I look forward to hearing back from you and to watching your channel grow!

[@haileycarroll424]

Were your parents supportive about this, I really want to do this but am scared for what my parents have to say

[@morgangeneviev]

you got this! I support it/moved abroad too!

[@CecilysPerspective]

I actually spoke about this in depth on my video called “ watch if you just graduated high school”. I know it can be super nerve wracking to confront your parents about things like this but I promise your future self will forever thank you. Sending you lots of positivity and good energy. Goodluck :)

[@bubbyboi3696]

At the end of the day its ur life not theirs.. Do what u want to do

[@laurahne]

Gap years are so common though - I felt like I made a mistake because I didn’t spend time abroad :(

[@CecilysPerspective]

I talked about this in one of my previous videos but as popular as gap years are here in the EU region in the US it is quite unheard of.... I wish more people saw them as an option tbh. Lastly you don't need to go abroad to make most of your gap year! There are plenty of other ways to get to know yourself, find your strengths, work on your weakness, explore and discover who you are and what you want. I am wishing you all the best!

[@laurahne]

@@CecilysPerspective Ah I didn't know it wasn't in the US! I'm from Germany so yeah as a european it's quite normal for me. I think by now I also quite found myself and will probably just go abroad later :)

[@sigglass2183]

Question, do you have to eventually apply for citizenship in the country you live in after staying there for a certain amount of time? I know you would have to if your final decision is to live there pernamintly and be involved in with it's system like voting there? If you apply for citzenship in that country, does that mean you are no longer considered a U.S citizen if that country does not do dual citizenship? Are the moving companies who would move your items including your veheicle overseas associate with airlines? Do you know any companies who move your items long distance within the country and overseas? If yes, can you please name them? Do you know any international job application websites?

[@hadaf2684]

Girl , i scared as hellll. I thought it's not good

[@CecilysPerspective]

hahah I can easily say it has been a 15/10 :)

[@n.n.5286]

How tf y'all just decide to go somewhere and do not die. I am barely making it in my on town.

[@Sapphire30008]

🥂🌹🌹☀️☀️Very inspiring and touched my 💕 Merci😗😗

[@abbyluv2010]

Please pin me it will make my day!! Love you 💕

[@CecilysPerspective]

Thanks for your support it warms my heart et voila ur comment is now pinned hehehe

[@abbyluv2010]

@@CecilysPerspective Omg!!!!!! Merci💕, I have been trying to learn French and your videos helped me so much. I wish the best for you💕🥰

[@underdawg894]

clickbait

[@jenniferj2456]

Barf

[@rosegraham5780]

Eroupe lol isnt as good as americans think lol.

[@Kelsea-2002]

I can only congratulate you on your courage and your open mind. The journey to oneself is a real roller coaster of emotions.I am 19 and started my journey to myself 2 months ago. For this purpose, I converted a transporter into a camper van and set off with it on the journey into the unknown.Via Iceland, Ireland, Scotland and the winter at the Arctic Circle, my way will lead me back to Germany next year. Then I will draw my first conclusion and decide whether I will continue my journey.I wish you the courage and happiness that each of us seeks.