why NYU students pretend to be poor

[@privilegedfewproductions]

is college degree still worth it in 2024 in your opinion?

[@alisonpatison]

I think it is, depending on your major and net worth, if you can afford it then totally yes

[@awakenthegreatnesswithin]

No. Better to start a business.

[@thisorthaat]

the only reason why college is expensive is because of the networking, not the knowledge 🙂

[@elena13579]

NYU is definitely worthwhile

[@davidc4408]

If you go to a ivy league or good Russell group university in UK. I did math undergrad and Masters financial mathematics. Earning 7 figures a year just 4 years after graduation with networth of 8 figures before 27. Target centri millionaire before 35

[@rivervixens06]

I love when rich kids recognize their privilege and embrace it, especially when they’re using it wisely to their capacity to reach so many great things in life. Keep up the great work, team ❤

[@pennytilghman3003]

Well said ❤

[@unabashed]

Not one mention of charitable work from either of them (unless I missed something here?). Very disappointing.

[@me_justme]

@@unabashedthats a option i think if they got an idea to do this from somone, ngl they would do it lets not think negatively of them shall we

[@MouthBreather_]

@@me_justme Not an option, its a moral duty if you're in that position. Encouraging moral action is not negative thinking.

[@AndreaDiaz-rc3iy]

I really like the guy in the interview, he actually seems grounded and aware of his privilege

[@MouthBreather_]

poorly grounded---illustrated wasteful use of resources and intent to continue to do so throughout video--proper awareness would entail conserving those resources for the less fortunate

[@Ourlovelyjjong]

I hung out with international students who paid for everything. I never had to pay for anything even though I was a poor college student. One friend’s parents purchased a 4 bedroom house in San Francisco (look up prices yes many millions $) just for her to live in by herself while she was attending college. Another gave a friend who used him over $10k+ in supposed “loans” that were never going to be paid back even though we told him so he still kept “loaning” him money. We went wherever we wanted, did what we wanted & never considered the cost, except me feeling like I can’t pay even though they always told me not to worry. They often didn’t have to pay to go to clubs or vip sections bc they knew people so we’d get in all the vip sections & didn’t have to get bottle service or pay exorbitant costs for alcohol and always had a table available for us in vip lounges. When I went without them years later I realized that they don’t just let anyone in to sit anywhere😂. I was so used to them taking care of everything I was shocked at the reality when I went on my own haha. My friend has had his stuff stolen while just walking around thats when I realized he was always wearing expensive clothes & accessories. He talked about the brands & fashions he liked ig I just never paid attention until I made my own money & realized how much he must’ve spent on his clothes while I shopped at thrift stores back then😂. Just wanted to share my experience in case anyone wondered what it’s like to be friends with rich kids in college.

[@MSkp4wo]

the guy is really well-spoken and mature, he seems like a very genuine person.

[@sotd8372]

he talked too much, like he didn't want to leave a space for the girl to step in

[@miaomiao07]

​​@@sotd8372 when someone talks too much, it's their fault. When somemone dont talk much, is it their fault also? The girl is adult and can speak if she wants. If the guy just wants to express his thoughts, what's wrong? You are too controlling of people's lives

[@violakarl6900]

I grew up in the middle upper class in Austria and had some moments of realisation like these as well. A friend lived in an apartment with her family of 5 .. I was so shook that families live in apartments as small as I grew up in a house. These two are humble, it's such a nice charakteristic.

[@Hashbrowns-oq3eq]

❤

[@urmomshg]

Apartments can actually be huge too, ours is 6 bedroom 540m^2 which is more than enough for our family of 5 + our maid. Sometimes it’s just easier to live in an apartment.

[@Shruti_Singh99]

I know this video is about New york university, but I wanted to share my opinions on rich kids based off my experience in Columbia university(which is also in New York). An Indian girl here. I graduated in 2022 and throughout my 4 years of college being around both the lower class and rich kids, I'd say there are two types of rich kids - First rich kid, knows the value of every $, humble, so down to earth and open to being friends with people from all backgrounds and understanding where everyone is coming from, having ambition and mindset to create their own career rather than depending on their parents. The other rich kid, throws hella money into anything and everything without realizing their parents worked hard for the life they have, also limiting social circle and only being friends with same financial backgrounds because they just cannot adjust with the lower-middle class kids, literally book trips to the Bahamas during short breaks, and not giving a f*ck about their future because they think their parents will make a future for them. About both this two types of kids's social media presence, it doesn't really matter because some likes to keep low-key and private while others seem to be very active. There's nothing wrong with being either of them. I guess what I'm trying to convey is that wherever you go, you'll find these types of rich kids so its a normal thing now.

[@krystalkpop6670]

I stand with you here 👍👍

[@pelangos]

very true, that's why I love NYC you meet many different kinds of people and get opportunities here.

[@Buzzl0-0]

Nah because I just know your channel will go crazy viral THE QUALITY IS INSANE!! LOVE YOU ALBINA

[@privilegedfewproductions]

THANK YOU SM🐇

[@LindaaSamba]

same i can see it and I’m here for it

[@AndreaDiaz-rc3iy]

I really like the guy in the interview, he actually seems grounded and aware of his privilage

[@Max-bh1pl]

These two need a reality show where they compete to see who can cry the hardest after getting kicked out of Bergdorf’s

[@privilegedfewproductions]

sounds like an idea for our next episode

[@whippedcream244]

Daaaammmn😂👌

[@mistervoo]

this video wasn't what i expected, it was better than expected and super real

[@xohealthy]

I loved this video because it was so: •Easy on the eyes •very articulate •well lit •background music kept it flowy •And I also loved the changes of scenery to spruce it up and not feel so cliche/ podcasty Keep it uppp. Let’s go!

[@pennytilghman3003]

There’s nothing wrong with being rich. This is a blessing.

[@MouthBreather_]

Hoarding resources is immoral--limiting poor folks access to food, housing, shelter through resource hoarding is immoral.

[@nahoooli]

Columbia University alum and completely agree that Ivy league schools are so pretentious. They either make themselves exclusive to feeder schools and legacy students or imo worst, big name families. I personally received a call from the head of deans only 6 days after the application deadline and 6-8 weeks before other students heard back! He said he was personally inviting me to attend. Soon after it became clear they were mostly interested in my family whom I mentioned in the essay without much thought as a way to juxtaposition my humble aunt who dedicates herself to community service with her family background (to demonstrate why I was interested in the sustainability program). I went to a feeder high school, graduated with a high gpa, and almost got a perfect SAT score but for some reason, I don’t think thats why they called. It was a bit difficult going to go to school with so many stuck up rich kids who would actively argue with teachers anytime the topic of wealth gaps or social inequalities came up, some even calling teachers liars, or feeling entitled to better grades (some of the best professors left to other schools because of this). Imo you are lucky to be at NYU, in hindsight thats the better school.

[@alisonpatison]

7:09 i always forget how expensive are hobbies and learning new languages in usa, can't imagine how much money you need to raise kids here

[@privilegedfewproductions]

SOOOO expensive it's insane

[@bycintia]

Oh yeah i was never able to do anything as a kid and i wanted to dance so bad but it was too much

[@pinkcloud8182]

@@bycintia me too :( im actually thinking of starting ballet as an adult lol

[@aliyevaalbina]

hey, besties! I hope you enjoyed this episode. We are trying to improve with each video and your support means the world to us. Love, Albina🐇

[@Tomisinshalewa]

We did! Thanks Albina

[@poponyam]

Я так и знала что ты из России (или из русскоговорящих стран, сори). Спасибо за контент❤

[@aliyevaalbina]

@@poponyam я с Украины:) спасибо что смотрите!

[@Skargar]

If I'd were in NY, I'd probably sneak into those schools just to network and not visit any classes. I can learn all that online.

[@privilegedfewproductions]

work smarter, not harder💅🏼

[@thealcoholicchild893]

How would you network?

[@JoshuaWilliam-zb7sx]

you’ll be judged by employers where you get your degree from, and if you don’t have one, you’ll never work for a top firm, and if you don’t work for a top firm, you won’t be respected by elite people after 25+ y.o.

[@Pr0d3gi]

@@thealcoholicchild893 by staring at them like a creep

[@adoroselatte]

@@Pr0d3giHAHAHAHA

[@omi4850]

This channel is 1000% going to blow up. I’m glad to see it right before haha

[@carolinamilanesio6057]

I think this is the best video so far, probably because of the age of these two kids. They are so grounded

[@DamianOHarris]

& cheers to the privileged who know about this gem of channel 🥂 ..such good quality

[@daithrel-yy8lr]

Their parents did an amazing job!

[@yamnaizhar]

This is the kind of rich guys the talk about in novels - throughly enjoyed this conversation ✨

[@nirmala_g79]

It's interesting to see how privilege shapes experiences.

[@victoriaveeart]

I’m so glad my parents put me in sports (tennis, soccer, track) & music (piano) & art lessons when I was younger back when it was cheap. I couldn’t imagine paying all of that every week 😭

[@kinnyangg]

wait I love this video as someone who transferred from a NY state school to Boston University, the difference in levels of wealth were insanee

[@pixierainbow7]

Very insightful video, wishing these 2 young students success in their careers. I think they're pretty honest and realistic about being able to pay for the lifestyle they want.

[@letsdomath1750]

5:17 I finished my graduate degree at NYU back in 2010. Tuition was very expensive, and the student loans are in IBR, but rent at a studio basement apartment in Brooklyn was only $800 back then, which is about $1160 today. 🤣 That being said, utilities, transportation, and food did drive the costs up another grand or two. It's easier to make money in NYC, though, as the city has a large population and many businesses.

[@adrijanpopovic4671]

But why didn’t your parents just paid for the school who takes student loans for anything 💀

[@adrijanpopovic4671]

And you where going to NYU but living in Brooklyn in a STUDIO APARTMENT that’s just disgusting

[@adrijanpopovic4671]

If you have ANY IDEA WHATSOEVER you should have told them to pay for your school and not YOU paying for it 💀and to rent an apartment on UES

[@letsdomath1750]

@@adrijanpopovic4671 My dad was actively dying from Alzheimer's, and whatever large amount of wealth he had accumulated earlier in life through his businesses, he had given to my oldest brother from his first marriage who proceeded to spend it all on women and gambling. Although my dad had insisted that I should still go to NYU and that he would help me pay for my degree, against what my summer research instructors at Cornell told me, lol, when the time came, he was unable to do so.

[@letsdomath1750]

@@adrijanpopovic4671 My dad had advanced Alzheimer's by the time I was 18 years old. He had started to make unwise financial decisions where he squandered wealth that he hoarded in secret years before I started college. He had said that he would help pay for my degree, but when the time came, he was unable to do so.

[@bella-zk6sy]

honestly, the most interesting character in this video is the rabbit man. who is this mysterious diva???

[@privilegedfewproductions]

🐇🐇

[@shawyonsharifi3394]

Dude I bet he’s like the kid of some billionaire who’s richer then all of them and doesn’t want to be seen on video.

[@lalalalulu-t6l]

@@shawyonsharifi3394 I see that

[@davids5244]

Barron Trump lol jk but imagine

[@coffeequoh]

The internal thought captions are a nice and funny addition during the interview segment.

[@AustinRoberts88]

This was actually really interesting and honest, I really enjoyed this

[@oleksandraaliyeva3135]

It so interesting to see how different rich kids see their life!

[@dahftdale]

14:08 saying "we can't have ugly kids" so casually i'm DYING 😭

[@Valen-jd9fr]

The kid that was crying to stay at Albina's house broke my heart

[@PregnantWAwkwardness]

Same.

[@MaggieMagnoli]

Winston, you are wise beyond your years!! You seem like such a wonderful person!

[@Tio683]

Literally what I wanted to say. Will be a great mentor for others as well

[@sailorninja9913]

I found this channel all te sudden. I love this channel

[@leoniemaria1858]

talking about universities, this is not "how the world works". this is how the US work actually… Here in Germany we have wealth gap too but people from low socioeconomic backgrounds or a migration background have real chances to attend university (uni) too. uni costs around 500€ (+/- 500$) per year and there are various scholarships you can apply for. also there are many extracurriculars which don't cost anything (e.g. volunteering for the red cross) and the education you get at public universities is equal to - if not better - to education you get at private universities (or high schools)

[@Platypusjessine]

33:26 idk why but the way he said “i dont think selling dogs are very ethical….” HAHHAHAHAHAH

[@ema.1]

I love your content and the best thing about your channel is that the quality it's getting better and better. I am looking forward your future videos. 👏👏

[@Dr.Nidhi23]

The production value of your videos are insane

[@googlypub]

"i'm rich and i'm pretty" is a CRAZY thing to say in the opening

[@MSkp4wo]

that part definitely has to be satire loll

[@AayushiCienega]

The exquisite production process reveals not just a dress or bag, but a fashionable feast for the *amzrepe* .

[@AlejandraElisabet]

i really enjoyed this. can’t wait for the next episode!

[@ianrodriguez9861]

These kids could 100% support themselves and be self-sufficient after graduating with a degree from NYU and with the connections they have. However, they do not want to be self-sufficient and drop to a lower social class as a result. This proves that no matter what, they can never be self-made like they say they want to. Doing so would result in having to temporarily - or permanently if they are not as special as they think they are - drop to a lower social class.

[@itgirl_nyc]

I would love to have seen them talked about giving back. Part of being privilege means, at least I believe, you’re very responsibility. It’s great how positive they are and grateful they are. It would be wonderful to see how they use their privilege and money to help others.

[@robertmoran4631]

Even rich kids complain bout legacy admissions and saving spots from feeder schools. But you have people convinced its DEI and affirmative action.

[@annieadelina3766]

The guy seems so humble

[@DanT-iu6oc]

That asian girl is insufferable

[@aquicktake]

Hypergamy is very real with women 15:15 - women will not date down when they have money, whereas men will. How many times have you heard of the rich guy dating the hairdresser - but never the rich woman dating the plumber.

[@tohhnee1619]

I think it’s when women don’t want to be the breadwinner but the man is okay with that. Tbh it’s a preference thing. So I don’t think what she wants is bad.

[@Zzz-vh3mu]

Blah blah normie. Ppl have known this for thousands of years tell me something new

[@theulfhednar3915]

It's not bad that is how we are programed. Women want the #1, men all the parners we could get. ❤

[@TallSexyHumble]

As she should.

[@marie..k101]

I know several top female accountants and lawyers who are dating plumbers or bricklayers (and plumbers can make a lot of money as well in some countries) because these men are supportive of their careers and accomplishments

[@Hleagh]

Really really good and orginal content and something that we all quite wonder about in today's super competitive world. Good effort

[@tsiontehone5202]

Great content. I love where those kids are mentally. I got there mentally like around 27. It's great to see.

[@TheDestineyy]

This was a good vid but I was really looking forward to the question in the title being answered..

[@marcosriva]

lovely content, thank you

[@privilegedfewproductions]

Thank you for watching🫶🏻

[@hello_its_me1997]

Thank u, Albina and the crew, for another amazing prod video

[@Nature_894]

How can I blend in with rich people? I cannot portray myself as a wealthy person for them to reach out to me, what are common places for wealthy people to hang out to get a better opportunity to be on the same page ?

[@AlejandraElisabet]

i love how my reply didn’t post 😅

[@TheDestineyy]

Rich people aren’t aliens.. They’re everywhere but they’re not all wearing head to toe designer, if they are then it’s quiet luxury. The interviewees mentioned a few places to mingle with them in the video.

[@OO-Seven]

Thank you for bringing this to light

[@risumonki9]

Omg so many of these things I am also thinking about for my two kids too. All of the sports and hobbies and future college counseling during high school.. the amount adds up! And these things are so common in my area now. Very different vs how I grew up with no money for any activities unless if it was provided by school or fundraisers.

[@alanawolf1556]

Ok, there is NO WAY she’s paying $2800 per month to live in a 3 BR apartment in a “great neighborhood” in NYC. $2800 per week, 20 years ago? I could **almost** believe that. I think someone has overlooked a zero on that number, easily.

[@isac3791]

Pretty sure it’s $2800 for one of the rooms in the 3 bedroom

[@steepeters2603]

Right. She didn’t mention her roommates or shared room.

[@watanabe.ro79]

how come daughter does not know what her dad does exactly? 🤨

[@shawyonsharifi3394]

This is surpassingly common for rich kids. Which I really don’t understand, how but they somehow don’t know what their parents do…

[@watanabe.ro79]

@@shawyonsharifi3394 that’s ridiculous 😂

[@TheDestineyy]

@@watanabe.ro79Talk to some rich kids and a lot of them have no idea cause they don’t care. That’s why the interviewer asked the question in the first place

[@watanabe.ro79]

@@TheDestineyy i still don’t get it, or maybe they are told not to tell everyone, lot of money - lot of problem

[@DinaStrange]

sells drugs.

[@randomlifts]

Good to see people with values. Their parents did a good job.

[@itsalmasparks]

I am really enjoying this type of content, Alvina. I know that your channel will get big!!

[@VictoriaTsygankova]

19:30 this answer revealed how REALLY rich he is

[@privilegedfewproductions]

right!? hahaha

[@FandomFlix]

"now tell me, what do you hate the most abou-" "the logos." Iconic

[@adoroselatte]

Yes, I do agree hahaha

[@eclectic.explorations]

When I was at GW, rich kids never made any attempt to masquerade their posh origins.

[@nilcesoares9708]

My classmate at Brown was also the Prince of Greece

[@Chiaraa.B]

Absolutely love the concept of this Chanel 👏 More content like this, keep the good work !!

[@Sparkles_8888]

How did you determine that they are the richest kids in NYU though? 🤔 like did you do a survey or something?

[@livianc.7713]

Most likely for click bate. They are probably some of the richest kids in NYU.

[@amartinez5326]

The guy was so nice and friendly, but the girl was so standoff-ish and really did not seem to want to talk about anything. Why was she constantly side-eyeing everyone ???

[@thegem597]

Its just her eyes😂😂😂😂

[@user-bp6on9op4o]

So one goes to SPS… which is basically NYU’s cash cow with a super high acceptance rate with super meh outcomes, and the other goes to Tisch which is better since it is one of NYU’s flagship schools but still meh

[@Googlium]

These kids are anything but down to earth. They need a reality check.

[@kw9592]

Education is an investment into your future

[@itgirl_nyc]

“I was very poor, the first 5 to 6 years of my life” - what does a five or six yr old know about being poor or very poor? “I don’t know what my dad does”…….?

[@brigittelee9730]

Doesn’t want to reveal who the dad is. Probably a recognizable figure

[@flighted2513]

Yeah.. first 5 to 6 years of my life ok bro.. people will realize the true cost of money when they were poor into their teenage years.

[@camicastillo]

These inspire me a lot ❤

[@reinam3882]

Can totally relate to these kids. My parents are def self made. My parents didnt give two cents about college though and found it a waste of time but i definetly think its a great place to meet people and make connections. Im confused though on how she doesnt know what her dad does for work lol....

[@ladydanaaa]

i expected "theinternationalkid" lmao but yeh great job albina ! keep the work going xoxo!

[@thepragmatist]

This is a great video. Thank you.

[@buggy2525]

Rich kids have private lives and sometimes no social media :)

[@privilegedfewproductions]

then how do you explain all nepo models, actors and entrepreneurs? 🐇

[@buggy2525]

​@@privilegedfewproductions good question...that is a different case cuz if your surname is powerful there is nothing you can do about it...I have seen a DW documentary on ultra wealthy people in Germany & they said that most elites in Germany are hiding behind curtains in mansions, no social media and even their google search have no search results...I personally had old money German friends in the past but every time we take a picture they beg me not to post it on social media...Even when I went to Japan I met with so called rich kids from privileged backgrounds that are in that lowkey bubble, they don't even know who "Drake" is...

[@adoroselatte]

@@privilegedfewproductions unless they have the name - I understand they need to showcase the world of their abilities. But besides that, rich people prefer to keep lowkey, not all individuals are the same. When you're famous/well-known, it's societal expectations - let the world know. My two cents xx

[@marie..k101]

I am from a rich background and this is true for rich parents but not at all for their rich kids XD

[@buggy2525]

@@adoroselatte I totally agree that people are not the same...What I came to realize is that when you are famous it becomes hard to do normal things like going to buy bread at the local bakery without being noticed...Most celebrities I know live on farm lands away from cities

[@soxpuff]

One FT semester costs >$30K, if they're are not on full academic scholarship, they are not poor folk.

[@kucingninja7934]

Albina looks like the singer Dua Lipa. Similar type of face.

[@privilegedfewproductions]

I actually hear that pretty often! Thank you for such a compliment:)

[@pluto3603]

Loved this video

[@nicolascorrea1146]

ugh, i went to NYU and this is NOT what it was like.

[@contemporarydncethot0382]

I wanted to hate them so bad, but they were nice 😂❤ I would like to publically apologize for my judgement. Ive had a tough road, 😪 its hard not to be skeptical of people who have everything 😮😅 but this was super interesting

[@susiesaraf]

NYU Alum '96- $1. for a coffee and bagel/croissant - or Waveerly Diner was max 5 bucks inc tip. I like these kids though, so many rich kids were around back then too...but the requirements were basic- like these two are saying.

[@itstonycia]

Eye opening. Especially coming from a student whose in this environment but from a completely different background

[@SoyoCreations]

Enjoyable. I like watching you grow.

[@kristinalenkowsky]

This quality>>>

[@itgirl_nyc]

“I was very poor, the first 5 to 6 years of my life” - what does a five or six yr old know about being poor or very poor?

[@KManAbout]

He was very poor his parents only made 200k a month

[@Una_.06]

Alot, children are aware yk? Even if they don't have the exact words for it they can tell based off the things they ate, where they lived in comparison to their friends, what their friends talk about having etc they know

[@baigalmaatsolmonbaatar7421]

So, this is not satire?!

[@audreykeegan8092]

I’m so confused what’s the skit at the beginning

[@cassi4790]

the girl going:"my mom works in hospitality and i dont really know what my dad does...real estate?" is so real,like when ppl ask me wht my dad does i just go oh damn i actually have no clue lmaoo

[@公主_maya]

My ex is a PhD student at NYU and he's broke...

[@Rosegarden-1]

Loved this episode! What’s the name of the song at the end of the vid?

[@ethelg.1182]

I'm listening to it in headphones, and the sound is only on the left. Can you please fix it in your next videos?

[@theulfhednar3915]

Maybe the problem is in the headphones, just saying.

[@DeoCross16]

Winston seems like a nice kid, see you on set!

[@anshijalali3094]

The girl gives black swan vibes🎀

[@saudatumar903]

Why does the girl look suspicious?

[@bella-zk6sy]

ikr? and like how many times does she have to remind us, the viewer, that she's going to paris in a few months? lol. also not giving model let's be reeeal!!

[@neibourghood9423]

she tries to proof she is rich from many details - and rich people don’t try to proof themselves

[@KimmyLL1890]

@@bella-zk6sythis is such a loser comment. When I was going abroad I never shut up about it. Yall need jobs

[@KimmyLL1890]

@@neibourghood9423how much money do you have?

[@MSkp4wo]

@@bella-zk6sy I feel like anyone can get signed as a model these days. being very successful as one is what really takes a special look and hustle

[@kayuuh729]

I thought she was going to criticize the rich, but it's just an apology lol

[@Chenjeraii]

I believe Baron Trump is attending the same university. Would you interview him too?

[@RefineServices]

That’s him in the rabbit mask

[@Alpha_Precious]

Oh wow ​@@RefineServices

[@brigittelee9730]

No!

[@AlejandraElisabet]

dear god no

[@audreykeegan8092]

The videography is so good what

[@lifeofnikki500]

Nyc will humble anyone ✨

[@coco_005]

So this is how it feels to be rich and live in NYC. I am living in NYC too and my life is exactly opposite of theirs but I love it anyway. I mean I gotta say I love it cause this was my choice. I hate leaving my country 😭

[@topnftart]

Ahah, my sister went to their yaht club at the university, but because it was Moscow State University, it was not luxury at all. 😅 They kind of have some of these trophy boats from 1945 made from wood, and twice a year repair their boats on their own with skinning and epoxy. And same thing with waking up early, going to this cold water, getting bruises from moving mast and all this - I think yahting is just for crazy people 😂 But it was absolutely free of course - by the way, like our music school and art school, thanks to soviet heritage. I prefer reading books with my cup of coffee, no yahts)) Beautiful and cute folks, it was a fun episode.