What PhD interviews are REALLY like: my application journey

Welcome to my Grad school/PhD application and interview journey. Hope you enjoy!
**I apologize for the terrible sound quality in my introduction speech; I had to remove a copyrighted song. The sound gets better for the rest of the video!
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Joakim Karud- Piano & Sax

[@yoorajung]

Congrats on all of your acceptances!! Have fun at Stanford~~ ❤️ㅋㅋ축하햄

[@YooJin]

아잉, 고마웡~ 🙈

[@dreamerrsss]

I stan a supportive sister🥰

[@rebeccayu52]

awww you two are amazing

[@maryannedaleon6107]

Yoora Jung I'm ur fan! 💜💜💜💜💜

[@mylifeasdee]

The two sisters are honestly so calm

[@tuongvilevo5]

Her voice is soooo pleasing to my ears

[@sheisariana9646]

Tuong Vi Le Vo 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 totally

[@FleurGLHelmink]

Thanks for charing! The best advice a mentor gave me with regards to PhD interviews was: "Try to enjoy it a little bit as well, because the interviewers are GENUINELY interested in YOU! They want to know who you are, what you like, and what you want for your future." I felt way more relaxed after that advice. Good luck with your PhD! 💪

[@julesatthetable]

I loved the part where you showed us preparing for interviews and also the impressive excel sheet! It’s so clean + clear 😍 congrats on Stanford!!

[@issy3232]

This was awesome!! I'll be applying to graduate schools in a similar field next year so I'd love to hear a little more on this topic if possible! Things like what made your application stand out, what experience is good to have, etc.

[@LegoBrickLab]

Welcome back! You must be an organized person. ☺️ Hope everything goes well in school. Please stay safe and healthy. :)

[@sarajalili7872]

I really missed you. I hope to download a video on KZbin soon, and please do not delay because you and your sister have become my daily dose that gives me energy. Thank you and thank you for your sister for the efforts you put in downloading videos on KZbin. I hope with all my heart that you will continue in this way. Follow you, Sarah from Morocco

[@miraxbear]

congratulations !! thanks for such an inspiring content and good luck in grad school 💘

[@sitinoorsyakrah1651]

you’re such a beauty with brain😍😍 pleaseeee share more about your phd journey

[@sheisariana9646]

The queen is back

[@ash2264]

You've such a good soothing voice and also Happy Eid Mubarak guys 😍💜

[@moderator_nuravitri6976]

UNNIEEE you're motivate me so much. Thank you, how glad you're parents to have you and yoora unnie. Love u

[@chunkyMunky329]

I waited for ten minutes to hear "what PhD interviews are like" and you never actually spoke about that experience directly. You only showed your experiences leading up to the interview and what happened afterwards. smh

[@hiyoriszk9139]

Still doing my undergraduate study but definitely want to go for the research path in the future, thank you for sharing your experience! Came from Yoora's channel and really enjoyed this video. Hope to see more posts from you ;)

[@rajkumarishekhawat9]

Okk, I am a big fan of your sister , like I have watched every single video of her, I also saw you in some of her videos and was curious about you, but couldn't find your channel but thanks to yoora's insta story I was able to find it . So I am a new subscriber hehe. Btw best of luck and have fun And looking forward to more videos, ur up coming videos

[@tuyetpham1701]

I love your videos so much especially your voice unnie ❤️ please make more videos thank you for coming back~

[@betulbulut2138]

You are so beautiful. Omg! I'm going to cry

[@MyCatsSteppingTool]

Thank u for the video😊 Also Good Luck for the PhD journey. Yoojin sis Fwaighting!!!✌️

[@uyenbui5511]

Welcome backkkkk ❤️

[@ravinathakur1582]

In future can you do a vlog about experience in Stanford? Also, how about the recquirments to get into such prestige colleges?! Also, congratulations ✨

[@yaahhoo1342]

your voice is so calming 😌😌😌😌😌

[@nocon2398]

We are proud of you 🤍

[@yulimanish]

I love your videos, pls upload more if you have time. Btw congrats!

[@sunnyjo711]

Congraulation! I hope starting study in Stanford University can be your new wonderful journey. It would be awesome.

[@bomsaemi3189]

7:51 저도 내년 가을학기를 목표로 완전히 다른 분야지만 미국 phd 지원했는데, 이때 하신 얘기가 너무 멋지고 좋은 것 같아요!! 석사 3기 끝마치고 방학이 돼서 싱숭생숭했는데.. 올려주신 영상들 통해서 정말 많은 힘 얻고 갑니다!!!✨

[@palakchaturvedi1875]

Congratulations for Stanford ✨✨ lots of love from India♥️

[@happystress9903]

우와 축하드려요!!! (비록 저는 미국대학원과는 상관없는 사람이지만) 열심히 사시는 모습 보여주셔서 좋아요😍🤩

[@nocon2398]

You really did a great job all this time🤍

[@eron6362]

You’re out here applying for a Ph.D while I barely know how to read ohh my god But in all seriousness the work you do sounds fascinating, research amazes me just not actually conducting it haha. Huge congrats to getting into the number of schools you got into (eight schools is more than the total number of schools I’ve attended my entire life from kindergarten through graduating college). Wishing you the best of luck Yoo Jin 🎉🎉🎉

[@YooJin]

Awwwww thanks, Eron~ Really love and support what you're doing with music these days, and can't wait to hear the wonderful pieces you'll produce with your talent! ☺

[@janghyeongjae2740]

우와~~ 유진님 영상이다 기다렸어요!

[@reistudy2010]

Congratulations 🎉🎊🎈🍾

[@user-dg4ly8qw1n]

오마이갓 유진언니ㅠㅠㅠ오랜만이에요ㅠㅠㅠ오늘도 영상 잘볼게요

[@sableday9016]

와 ㅠㅠㅠㅠ 오랜만이에요 많이 바쁘셨겠어요....흑흑 박사과정 너무 대단하세요 축하해요!! 유진님도 건강 잘 챙기세요

[@user-uo9ds4np6v]

우와 진짜 목소리 발음 쫀쫀한... 넘 듣기 조아요.....💗

[@tnRlfltnwl]

유진님 영상 너무너무 기다렸어요!!! 저도 영어를 전공하고 이쪽으로 취직할 생각인데 유진님이랑 유라님 영어 들을때마다 귀가 호강해요ㅎㅎ 대학원가시는거 축하드려요🥰 앞으로 영상 더 많이 올려주세요ㅎㅎㅎㅎㅎ

[@savannahs2715]

Congrats! You'll do wonderful things in your field ❤️

[@gganjy]

맨날 초코쿠키만들고 먹는영상 보다가 드디어 새로운 영상이 ㅠ0ㅠ 너무 멋있는 삶..

[@YooJin]

앜ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ 시청해주셔서 감사합니다! 앞으로 유튜버로서 더 분발해볼게요~

[@user-ggangG]

유진님 너무 오랜만이구 대학원 합격 정말 축하드려요❤️

[@alexisivec5831]

Hello! I am currently applying to PhD programs, and really loved the idea of the acceptance spreadsheet. Would you mind sharing a template? Congrats on Stanford! I was there for the last 4 years, and really loved my time there.

[@danifromj]

언니 정말 멋져요 ( ˃̣̣̣̣o˂̣̣̣̣ ) 이 영상 보고 자극 받아서 저는 공부하러 갑니다... 언니 영상 자주 올려 주세요 고3인 제게 언니 영상 젤루 힘이 됩니댜 💛

[@rebeccayu52]

Thank you for making vids about grad school application! I was wondering that do we must have research/project done in university in order to apply for grad school? Could you please share a little bit about preparation work needed to be done while at university? Thank you so much!

[@maryejimah8439]

You're so peaceful, beautiful and intelligent!

[@user-cl3sx3yf4j]

언니 진짜 천재만재....ㅠㅜ 사랑해요

[@glitzyhartgonzales8155]

Lots of love from Philippines 💕

[@fatemamohammad974]

어머 축하합니다 언니!!

[@ouafaebouamar6837]

omg you are so pretty

[@user-ru5yi2vr6i]

우왕 합격 축하드려요!!! 대학원 일상 기다릴게요 >

[@user-hg4bu9pz7i]

항상 유라,유진님 보면서 더 열심히 공부하고 노력하게돼요 감사합니다 🥰

[@happystress9903]

앞으로 영상도 기대돼요!!! 코로나 얘기도요 ㅎㅎ

[@YasminOakOfficial]

Your voice, image and presence are SO freaking peaceful... Gives me the best ASMR vibes... Now I know where I should came when I feel anxious. Thank you so much ♥

[@bluebae4308]

축하해요!!

[@juumwihaki]

Loved your video. Very helpful. Thanks.

[@makayladsouza2890]

She is looks literally like a k-pop idol . She is so pretty

[@uj3595]

축하드려용!! 인터뷰 정말 잘하시는것같아요👍 저도 2021 fall 미국 약대 지원할예정인데 스피킹을 잘못해서 ㅠㅠ 인터뷰 잘할 수 있을지 모르겠어요.. 인터뷰 팁 같은 영상도 만들어주시면 어떨까요?

[@ether408]

If you don't mind me asking, which other program were you considering as your top choice along with Stanford?

[@JY-dz8pb]

huge congrats! if you don't mind sharing, can i ask which school was your first choice? stay safe:)

[@cupcake125]

omg you are so freakin smart!?!?! you received 12 interview offers out of 14 schools applied??! WOWZ

[@amolauliyan7318]

Congratulations on Stanford, can you share your resume/achievements/publications list? Looking forward for it. See ya

[@reistudy2010]

please someone translate this video to turkish! I want to understand this video and watch it. 😤 By the way, I do not know which university you are in and in which department you are studying ... and finally congratulations on your new video. we love you!🤗😊

[@umapessoaqualquer2032]

I would die to be this smart. It must be hard to maintain mental health in a top U.S. college, with all that pressure and competition. You deserve every single achievement, and much more

[@YooJin]

Ahhh yeah, mental health is a huge huge problem for college students in the U.S. (Especially paired with imposter syndrome!) so I want to focus on making some healing and more honest videos in the future. Thanks for the kind words!

[@umapessoaqualquer2032]

@@YooJin that's really sweet, I will wait for it

[@AhmedAbouHalima]

first, congratulation on the acceptance and starting the Ph.D. live, secondly I started my application for Ph.D. program in the USA.

[@michaelanthonygutierrez]

Thanks for your honesty

[@anisoo9356]

Congrats 💐💐💐

[@kwanghoonpark2043]

전에 연구하셔서 대학원 다니시는줄 알았는데 이제 들어가시나봐요. 축하드려요!!!! 그리고 미국은 석사 박사를 합쳐서 한번에 많이 하는거죠? 그리고 영상에 잠깐 나온 졸업하기까지 평균 시간이 궁금해요 ㅎㅎ

[@ElenaSong]

스탠포드 가신 거 축하드려용!! 영상 너무 오래 기다렸다구요 ㅎㅎㅎ 저는 이번에 4개써서 하나됬는데 코로나바이러스 때문에 다시 한국 들어가려구요...ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ 같은 분야에서 연구해서 더 기대되구 더 잘되길 바랄게요 :)

[@raithubiddaweatherchannel3815]

I applied PhD in Hong Kong

[@user-yf4yr9bx5v]

축하드려요🥰🥰

[@keishlacolon7223]

Congrats on stanford! I'm currently an upcoming freshman at University of Chicago and I am interested in pursuing a PHD after my undergrad( not entirely sure on what but I enjoy researching the inmune system, as well as anything blood related ). This question is more targeted as to what did you do to prepare a resume PHD worthy? I am wondering also about the application process and if there's any requirements? Lastly, what can make me look good in interviewers? Thank you!

[@YooJin]

Thanks for leaving such detailed questions! I talk about the application process in depth in my latest video, so hope it helps! :) Best of luck to you- immunology is such an amazing field, and U of Chicago is such a great place to be for undergrad and I'm sure will prepare you for the next step :D

[@magooshaccount6872]

Please, make more videos about your PhD application process and experience in graduate school

[@ivycao5394]

when she said journey she really meant it

[@PYLithium]

Wow. Amazing.

[@dearkaelsman5408]

Yoo Jin ❤ and 🖐 from Vienna (Austria).

[@soniarhee]

와~~~ 이 자매 둘다 이쁘고 똑똑하고 잘놀고 다하네~~~👍🏼♥️

[@cynthiagarcia846]

Can you share the spreadsheet you used to decided where you wanted to go? Please and thank you!!

[@Shantarayamajhi7943]

I am applying for a Ph.D. in social science for the 2022 spring 🍁. You said you wouldn't recommend applying for more than 9 universities could I ask why? And for a person like me who is not from the U.S what chances are there that I can get accepted? Are 9 Universities enough because there is always a looming fear of rejection from all those universities I applied to.

[@ebl3553]

영상 많이 올려주세요 ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ 목소리 너무 취저 ㅠㅠㅠㅠ

[@tracy7215]

안녕하세요! 현재 한국에서 석사중이고 2021 fall 에 박사 나가려고 준비하고 있어욥....! 언제나처럼 동기부여를 받기위해 유튜브를 켰는데, 구독한 채널 맨 위에 유진님 동영상 떠서 너무 반가웠어요!!! 원서 접수도 얼마 안남아서 매우 불안한 상태인데, 감사하게도 질문을 남겨달라는 댓글을 봐서 질문남겨봐요! Q1. 사실 한국에서만 교육을 받아봐서 미국 입시 시스템이 좀 다르다는 얘기만 들어봤는데, 혹시 박사를 준비하면서 뭐가 가장 중요하다고 생각이 되셨나요? (GRE, GPA, 연구경험, publication 질과 개수, SOP/PS, interview, contact e-mail....) 한국 입시만 해본지라 자꾸 점수에 집착하게 되서요ㅋㅋㅋ TOEFL 과 GRE... Q2. 또 그냥 전반적인 준비 과정과 인터뷰 후기? 듣고싶어요! Q3. 저도 왜 stanford 선택하셨는지 과정이 궁금합니다! 지금 어떤 대학을 지원할 것인지 정리하고있는데, 어렵네요... 기준이 궁금합니다! 아무튼 너무너무너무 축하드려요. 지난 몇개월간 준비하시면서 많이 불안하고 떨리셨을텐데, 앞으로 좋은 연구결과만 나오길 같은 이공계열로써 응원합니다!! :)

[@YooJin]

질문 정말 감사드립니다~! 다음 영상에서 꼭 답변드릴게요^ㅇ^

[@pakounda6207]

Can you tell us what sort of things you did in your undergrad or your university time in general to help with your applications? You were accepted to great schools, would love to hear about it. Congratulations!!

[@josephmangai5085]

very valuable,,,,, cheers Ella.

[@jacob7270]

Do you have a copy of that spreadsheet you used to choose which graduate school you would attend?

[@AhlamAhlam-gl5ni]

❤️❤️❤️✨

[@minniekim2351]

축하드려요! 유진님 과학자인줄 몰랐네요 스탠포드는 어떤 대학원인가요 이제 교수님 되시는 건가요

[@hikarushindo6124]

Love from Morocco ❤️❤️❤️

[@momo_is_omom]

I am a fan of your sister, I enjoy watching her suffering in college, this just makes me feel better about my life. P.S. I am a Ph.D. student. haha, enjoy...

[@YooJin]

Wow, as a PhD-student-to-be, I feel your pain xD I kind of feel like I signed myself up to be a slave to science for the next 10 yrs of my life sometimes.. ^^;;; Hope you're doing well though! You can do it!! :))

[@hman9981]

@@YooJin what's your sister's YT channel Yoo Jin? thanks :)

[@hman9981]

I got it now, thanks :)

[@ishmeetkaur1914]

I am in love with you💜

[@alliep_]

9:59 We are interested, Yoojin. ;) Please make a video regarding that part as well for us. (I love your voice. So softy. ;) ) ----- Right after writing this comment, I found the right one in the next page. hahahaha.

[@judypark9825]

💙💙💙

[@umapessoaqualquer2032]

Hi Yoo :) I just saw your video on Italki and found your channel thank you so much for posting this, are you going to pursue a career as an english teacher or as a neuroscientist? Concgratulations for you Stanford acceptance! You're a GENIUS

[@YooJin]

haha no, italki was a second job for me to make extra money to support my family during these hard times!

[@umapessoaqualquer2032]

@@YooJin Ohh you're right nowdays being independent and work for ourselfs is the best thing. I really wish your year end up to be a lifetime experience and you grades don't get affected because of the times we're facing. 😘

[@umapessoaqualquer2032]

@@YooJin Too bad I can't afford italki lesson shame on me

[@TheSak7171]

Wow you must be really smart and have good academic record. I’m applying for phDs right now and even being called for an interview is worth a lot. I hope to get selected at atleast one of the 7 programs I applied to. So far I got 2 rejections and no updates on the other ones.

[@yashasvignaga9884]

Same here

[@YooJin]

Good luck! And even if it doesn’t work out the first time, try again! Grad school’s become super competitive and results-driven, so not getting in the first time around says nothing about your potential!

[@jaycho883]

다 골라가시다니 대단하셔요😮 다른 잘 맞는 프로그램 대신 스탠포드 선택하신 이유도 궁금합니다! 나중에 대학원 선택 팁 이런 영상도 만들어주시면 너무 유용할 것 같아요! 감사합니당

[@johnvonneumann5594]

hey Yoo Jin, are you experienced in fMRI?

[@minrose7507]

I love you from algeria ❤

[@zooweemama2405]

Same

[@sheisariana9646]

I’m from saudi but my mom from morocco so we are close ❤️

[@minrose7507]

@@sheisariana9646 oh that was cool ❤❤❤

[@mylifeasayushii]

Keep it upp👍👍👍

[@Anthony-db7ou]

Thanks for the first sentence, if I take nothing else 😅😂

[@yeh_riaa9119]

🥰😍😍

[@aldhairmedico9408]

NIce and sincere video. Unfortunately for we international students we need to apply for >10-15 grad schools to get 1-4 interviews and at least have options to choose.

[@YooJin]

So true :( not sure if this is helpful, but it helps if you apply for internal fellowships at the universities you’re applying to before PhD applications!

[@stephane1623]

I'm applying to my Ph.D. programs as well (7 schools) 17 is just crazy. I would love it if you could share the template or list all the factors to consider.

[@YooJin]

Good luck with your applications! Yeahhh 17 was way too many >< Mmm for the factors, I would say anything that's important to you right now (family, location, etc) and places that have research you really want to get involved in should take priority!

[@anubiswas2901]

What are the types of questions they asked?

[@hman9981]

How old are you if you don't mind sharing? Congrats and Best wishes