YouTube almost got me KICKED OUT of Princeton University

[@NicolasChae]

Thank you for all the support! This is also the last week to cop your merch :) www.nicolaschae.com/

[@tejnikkk]

Nicolas Chae never give up :))

[@sqwav]

why was this so dramatic? like damn it's not like you got suspended

[@Jenette818]

Wait so if you go to Princeton you're not allowed to utilize outside tutoring services? I personally tutor students at multiple UC's and there is not such restriction. Sounds fishy.

[@drip7460]

Son went to Princeton Court 💀💀

[@KatieTracy]

honestly so insightful for college content creators to be aware of nowadays. Thanks for sharing nic!

[@tomcheng660]

This is pretty ridiculous. I’d bet that a lot of Ivy League students use similar external tutoring services since the course load is so heavy and deadlines are so demanding. In the end, Princeton is probably trying to make an example out of you since you have a following, and every student that watches this video will have that fear in the back of their minds now. More failing students equals more repeated classes and more money for the institutions...uni is a business after all. It’s pretty disgusting, and I’m glad you haven’t been reprimanded too harshly.

[@stardox6473]

Facts

[@grantgiorgi1647]

the Ivy League prejudice isn’t a strong case for making the argument. i agree with your message fully, but students at any level of secondary education face the same deadlines, workload, and level of stress that comes with that

[@tomcheng660]

Grant Giorgi Yes, I agree, thanks for pointing that out. I should’ve worded my original comment to be more inclusive. I targeted the Ivy League specifically because it’s infamous for the stress it causes students.

[@joshmakesdrinksandjokes]

I think an argument that could be said for princeton is that they themselves have enough resources to offer comprehensive tutoring services within the university (which I'm sure they already do). The implication is that anything more than that is basically a company just giving you answers or perhaps a luxury service that disadvantages those who can't afford it, adding to the income-achievement gap.

[@Nxrth2001]

Wait a second, youre basically not allowed to have someone other than your college teachers teach you? Thats hilarious. My teachers are crap, my entire college uses external tutoring and KZbin to study.

[@jinsonglei3185]

So tutoring is kinda illegal at Ivy League schools? That is ridiculous!!! I mean even for smart students, they may still need extra guidance to study and prepare for the exams. To me, tutoring is as normal as eating breakfast.

[@f.p.5410]

I don't know, you're paying to get as much tutoring as you need, there is no need for additional tutoring. But their decision makes sense. You could technically go to Princeton and complete all the assignments with online tutoring. You'd get a degree that you didn't really work for and they obviously don't want that, it would be bad from a reputational perspective.

[@Nxrth2001]

@@f.p.5410 That makes no sense. How are you supposed to answer the assignment questions if you dont understand the content? I go to one of the best colleges in my country, and everybody uses external tutoring, both offline and online.

[@f.p.5410]

@@Nxrth2001 they can just ask their professors for help. For what they pay, I'd better hope the professors are going to walk them through the tricky passages. Also, many top universities want students to learn teamwork in order to solve difficult problems, so they can just ask their classmates until they get to a solution. If everybody uses external tutoring maybe your college isn't that good at explaining stuff.

[@GlamGoddes101]

a lot of colleges have internal tutoring programs so I’m guessing that’s what students at Princeton use, but yea tutoring is completely normal for everyone & I sort of think this is sort of a silly rule

[@huey1153]

Francesco Pascuzzi So a lecture of 400 people are all supposed to get one on one time with a professor? Think before you write silly

[@user-tn7qj7mj2l]

It is very sad to see that Princeton probated its student just based on this little tiny matter. Students need help, and universities may not be able to accommodate every student’s needs. I strongly believe that students should be able to seek for external help as long as they are not plagiarizing.

[@evorty9179]

Right

[@elibrown7882]

You can just TELL this dude has never been in trouble before lol

[@muraahh]

yeah cause getting kicked out of college isn't a big deal

[@MsThomachen]

@@Dr.PaulCottrell lol how'd he cheat? He proved that he completed it with the help of his group and himself.

[@muraahh]

@@MsThomachen he's talking about some other video

[@victorysampson]

Paul Cottrell Cheat /CHēt/ verb gerund or present participle: 1. to act dishonestly or unfairly in order to gain an advantage, especially in a game or examination. "she always cheats at cards" 2. to avoid (something undesirable) by luck or skill. "she cheated death in a spectacular crash" Him giving answers doesn’t make him a cheater. I’m solely going off of your comment because I haven’t finished the video. However, you clearly invented your own definition which is incorrect.

[@muraahh]

@@thefantasticdrpickles The person complaining about cheating is clearly talking about it in this context (aka Nic used tutoring services and cheated). In that case he woulda gotten kicked out like he said in the video. Also really, American unis don't kick out cheaters? In my uni if they catch you cheating you get a warning and need to take a 6 month "break" and if you cheat again that's it for you

[@AD-tb2xd]

Why is everyone overlooking the fact that he promoted a service he never even used? Yes he makes great videos and the whole policy of not being able to access external tutoring services is a scam, but this really exemplifies how influencers tend to accept sponsorships deals just for their own financial gain and not because they really use the product or website themselves (like he claimed)

[@amonGustavo07]

Isn’t it kind of obvious that sponsorships are just that? Buddy you’re delusional if you think anyone actually plays raids shadow legends 😂

[@rachellewabissa5233]

I’m so sorry this happened.They make all these stuff so difficult to understand it’s easy to slip up. I’m glad you are keeping it 100%. This whole situation just sounds so tough, and you really do portray how it’s like to go to your type of unis. I tell my sister to watch KZbin study bloggers to see how’s it’s like. I am glad you have come out the other end better and looking forward to the future! I think unis really need to upgrade themselves. They can’t be basic anymore they need creative people!

[@avante-gardegeckos1233]

Bro WHO reported your video bc I’m going to bust them up! You really do not deserve the hate being put on you. Someone is jealous of your success. You handled this really classily and please, don’t stop what you’re doing. You are helping me, and my friends, SO MUCH with all your tips and everything. Thank you, and I’m really sorry you had to go through this.

[@joshmakesdrinksandjokes]

I almost did a similar sponsorship with Chegg and ended up accidentally ghosting them, but this has made me even more wary of any sponsorships I might do as a college youtuber. Sorry this happened

[@89ludeawakening1]

101k subs... good job bro. Keep pumping out these crisp quality videos and there's no telling how far you'll go.

[@petermont]

So glad you made this. Appreciate your guts, your honesty, and your being direct. Yo from NorCal. Thanks!

[@gwu08]

It's ok Nick "Don't Stress, Finesse"

[@Galbra1th]

Here at the University of Florida, more than half of the student body is reliant on an outside tutoring service known as StudyEdge. Many kids don't even watch their actual class lectures because they know that by watching the StudyEdge chapter and exam reviews they will learn the content just as well if not better.

[@kvpharmD]

Thanks for shedding light on this Nic! Creating content around schools and universities is always a tricky matter

[@alirezadoroudi9126]

You handled it perfectly man, never forget that your videos have helped many many students.

[@IAmSuperXef]

Tbh external tutor services like the brand he featured that past vid really helped me a lot during my chemistry classes back in uni. I really find it hard to understand the concepts. Professors really dont help a lot when it comes to explaining it cuz they teach it in a way THEY would understand not in a way that the STUDENTS will understand it. So yea I sometimes use this kind of tutoring service, cuz I understand it more. I think professors in particular should device learning techniques that will better reach the students and not just ppl of the same level or intellectual as they have.

[@LetsTalkUniversity]

Crazy situation to be in. Glad to hear you made it out without too much trouble. I'm constantly nervous about my content hoping I didn't break any of the universities rules so this video was very helpful.

[@d-elmore]

I agree with Nic 100%, he’s the reason I applied to Princeton. Now I’m just waiting for a decision

[@zataishasims9732]

@Espurrrxd tbh for me idk now

[@taniagonzalez475]

That's ridicoulouse, there are so many other students who got their place at Princeton just with money alone. There are so many unethical things and policies Princeton allows to get pushed under the rug and to put you into that kind of anguish and stress was not fair. They have a lot more shit they need to worry about.

[@kwinnefertiti]

Thats why its so hard for me to vlog in school because i’m very respectful and i don’t want to vlog something that might offend someone... but at the same time i dont care because i want to share my college experience to these students

[@iamvansht]

See incidents like these cripple my plans of becoming a content creator in college

[@roshanpaul9930]

Much love brother! Thank you for always being so real and giving us genuine content. ♥️

[@evaqiao6388]

Glad you weren't suspended, even though you were placed on disciplinary probation

[@yuyurans]

meanwhile in my country all the external tutoring companies are scams for us lol. i’m glad you learnt from this and acknowledged your faults. you the realest Nic

[@ItsDanny123]

As a college KZbinr myself, this is pretty ridiculous. You are just a young guy in college trying to hustle, survive, and keep working to create a better future for yourself. Crazy to think that one small sponsor integration almost got you kicked out. Glad the situation was worked out and handled. Keep doing what you do, you are an inspiration to us smaller college creators!

[@usraatfahmidah8821]

jeez that's really sad. but glad everything is okay now

[@pitasialessandro]

the important thing to do when this kind of stuff happens is to learn from your mistakes :D and i think you did it really well, love from Italy!

[@ileridosunmu9261]

Damn. That’s crazy Bartelby is offered at my school.

[@roulfe]

this is bogus man. i dont mean to disrespect you or the school but punish students for getting extra help doesn’t really scream number 1 university in the country. keep ya head up tho !🙏🏻

[@WilliamNot]

You handled the situation with class! You are true real one. It’s ridiculous that the university did that to you just for promoting a brand but it’s really all new territory for everyone involved so I can understand that

[@SaffronIce]

Thanks for the transparency! I think this video is definitely insightful for future and current college creatives. Glad you weren't suspended! Keep creating dope stuff:)

[@tigerexo6577]

I like your videos about productivity. Don't let this small stuff stop you. At least you.have your fans who support you💪

[@gracekatharine]

This is really shocking to me because I go to Temple and our university bookstore literally has ads outside of it promoting Bartelby

[@joshuayi2354]

When is ur pen spinning vid coming out

[@aaron-fe4cm]

I thought you were partying a little too much from dat 100k... anyways I’m glad you didn’t get suspended... heheh

[@lizm6506]

I just wanna give nic a hug omg this is annoying asf.

[@mfnannygram]

I feel for you. Very well done video. Lesson learned. That said, colleges and universities (esp. the ivies) are "old school" and out of touch in so many ways. This video should serve as a wake-up call to THEM, as much as to college content creators. The institutions are on shaky ground, indeed.

[@Deltasource]

So strange they don’t allow tutoring outside of what Princeton provides. The university of Sydney which I attend (which is probably like Australia’s equivalent to Princeton) only allows outside tutors for, tutors from with in the university are seen has having a possible conflict of interest.

[@bellajordyn9694]

You’re doing great pal keep you’re head up❤️

[@cuttieBUNNY1]

Thank God you were not suspended that would have been crazy!

[@anjliyadav1611]

Princeton is my dream University, and you are very lucky who got this opportunity to get into it. All the best!!:)

[@b0t549]

Remember Nicholas, Don’t STRESS Finesse

[@thepertinax304]

This is the wack man, I would be furious with my university if something like that happened. Don’t be discouraged tho bro

[@kwarmrakseadum9083]

That’s why I don’t do KZbin videos. There’s so much liability that can happen. I’m glad it didn’t jeopardize your schooling.

[@Jesus-lc2sg]

im 13 and when I was in 7th grade I got suspended for something I didn't do. I was in a google doc that I created and shared with my friends. My one friend decided to say somethings pretty bad in the doc and the school found out that I created the doc. Oh yeah btw I love your videos and would love to go to Princeton some day.

[@slobogaming9621]

T Long the same thing happened to me in grade 5 lol

[@_Gaby_950]

We love you Nic. Your maturity is inspiring ❤

[@JuicyJuicyMango]

Happy that everything worked out for you man!

[@goodywong]

First off I think it’s very unfortunate that you were put in such a situation and I can’t imagine the stress you experienced. I have to say I am always amazed by your level of self-awareness and I think it has really helped you this time round being able to see it from the uni’s perspective and balance it with your own. On the other hand, I think it brings to light how some uni students are really struggling to find the correct aid and that it’s easy to resort in external tutoring service. I think this really is a lesson learnt for uni students, the uni and yourself. Hope now that your are more at ease you can keep the great content going!

[@Thevoiceofdilipmishra]

Man no problem everyone in the life is an outlaw

[@kTuNxFaiRy]

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK BRO! MUCH LOVE!

[@thestephanieo815]

Been waiting for this update!!!

[@vincentnnyc]

i don't get this? is this sponsor providing you an answer to an actual test question? if no, i don't see how this violate anything if it is just a tutoring services company?

[@Teyasummerx]

noooo nicholas!!!! stay strong !!! i’m sorry you have to go through this

[@brianyi2995]

Hey Nic, sorry about your situation fam and thankfully that it sort of worked it (could have been worse). I do have to ask when you will be shipping the shirts we ordered. Any updates possibly please? I tried to reach out to you in IG but never got s reply. I totally understand that you are busy, and I'm definitely not trying to push you bro. Just like a status update at least. Thanks and god bless.

[@NicolasChae]

Shipping after the break

[@balfantz]

do u dye ur hair yourself

[@KayKimvibes]

As a college KZbinr myself, I can very much relate to the topic. Thank you for being honest and sharing your side of the story. I do believe that both content creators and school institutions should adapt to the rapidly changing digital media trend since there could be more problematic scenarios in the future. I have experienced similar cases in the past although they were not as extreme as your case. I hope this incident doesn't stop you from making more amazing videos :) - Full support from avid subscriber Kay

[@vaughniciacox5183]

I gettin ur merch for Christmas, Don’t Stress Finesse

[@robinyuuu]

Song at 5:20?

[@kieronspoors1608]

I hope things will be alright. I have never had issues here in Cambridge, UK when Vlogging at Uni

[@MindfulGrinds]

Bro, I can tell you unequivocally that this sort of thing can impact you even in the professional world. Similar happened to me with different circumstances. Today, society is changing faster than the “powers that be” can “control” the narrative of what they want to display. Great video, good B-Roll!

[@your2382]

Sending you lots of love and support during this stressful time friend! 💕💕💕💕💕. Keep your head up! :)

[@princessleai]

Dang! I thought (for some reason) it was for all the partying - not that they would care. But wow. *and why am I laughing at their reasoning about the tutoring* Edit: I thought this was clickbait. But now that I’m watching I’m glad I did watch it

[@joshuadhoundiyal8620]

I really enjoyed ur content, keep it up

[@NicolasChae]

copy that

[@josephparker646]

I do find the outside tutoring restriction just a tid bit odd. I started out with Mt. San Jacinto College a community college in California and as long as it didn't constitute academic dishonesty they didn't care as they actually contracted out their online tutoring anyway, then I started with Liberty University in Virginia and we are in the same kind of boat as that community college. You should consider leaving to another school if this is the reason you almost got kicked out.

[@lizm6506]

I also loved the brother moment in the vid. #westanthechaebrothers

[@RobbieBackpacking]

Sounds stressful. Hope it all works out.

[@tresimons9935]

bruh, I had to delete a video off my youtube channel because a kid saw it and thought it was offensive. It was literally me playing CS:GO

[@TheKingBoy-zy3oo]

Always will support you brother

[@lanceremo1385]

Yo, i know this is off topic and im really glad that nobody got kicked out because of it but bro what are those shoes when you we're riding the boosted it looks clean

[@mikeoneill7360]

Do you struggle with your image?

[@lauramacedo7059]

liking before watching the video 💖

[@eileensweetie6]

does that mean you can't use sparknotes, slader, or khanacademy

[@salamrouabhia8455]

4:58 My mans really out here drinkin whale milk lmao

[@cheryltaylor4928]

Crazy. Every college student does or has used external services .

[@cutiex2o]

Did he ever find his skateboard?

[@justin_grindley]

Hell yeah you Chegged your work like a true university student. Keep doing it cuz those boomers who make unnecessarily-difficult assignments are honestly asking for it.

[@digitalportraitist]

Should have hired a Harvard Lawyer!

[@emmadali3905]

where is ur chanel print from in the back! :)

[@anastasiareynold9467]

thank GOD you did not get suspended i would have been tighhhhht bc you don't deserve that

[@joshuajoshua46]

The thumbnail made me think KZbin almost got you kicked out of Popeyes.

[@digitalportraitist]

Keep going Nicholas!

[@AaronTheGhost1]

Wait Princeton doesn’t let you use external tutoring ? Tell them to kick rocks . Who are they to tell you how you want to learn

[@313.prints]

Aha I thought his name was “Nicholas Cage” at first 😂

[@pcdihealth]

That sucks! If I were a student regardless of the university I attend, if I can find a tutoring service that I can utilize that will help me to understand the information in a way that will make since to me, why should I be punished. Tutoring services can be quite expensive to the student. I do know about Princeton's policies but this information placed a damper on my spirit. I believe you should have been warned and not disciplined. Some schools will place a disciplinary decision on a student's transcript. I am glad that you got a chance to share your story but in my humble opinion, the dean made the wrong decision to sanction you.

[@kellykim3684]

Must’ve been really stressful. Good thing you perservered

[@silver8307]

Ayeeee fuck with the hair !

[@jesseyrichmondsefahboakye3040]

Chae ❤❤❤❤

[@MrMiniPancakes]

There are a lot of cheating with those tutoring services, so I honestly think it was more about that than anything else! Best wishes!

[@mathewishaq4240]

Very sorry this happened to you, my dude.

[@551223]

Soo no one ay Princeton can use external tutoring services like chegg? Wtf that’s ridiculous. They obviously have no way of proving you used that service, that’s why you weren’t suspended. This is honestly laughable, when did they think you would have read their so called tutoring service regulation? Do they think students sit there and read every single rule? Lmao. If it was that important they would make it explicitly clear what the rules are in regards to external tutoring services . Fuck that dean

[@marcuslee2005]

Don’t worry Nic, you are a good guy. It was just a mistake.

[@rayzonfn265]

I love your Content 💕💕💕💕💕

[@shreeyachatterji7972]

We are there for you 🙋‍♀️❤

[@dyj1534]

Love you !

[@syhwer6014]

did they at least congratulate you on 100k?

[@victorysampson]

I’m sorry but what they did was absolutely unacceptable and is extremely telling of the administration’s character. The fact that there was ANY sort of reprimand for a student simply receiving outside help because there was something they did not understand is completely inexplicable. The student did not cheat, they did not plagiarize, and they simply told others about a service that had helped them understand something. This is just unacceptable of an institution of Princeton’s prestige and since I can’t do much about it, I sincerely hope Princeton students petition this incredibly unfair and illogical rule. -A person who needed tutoring

[@SteveN-tw2gz]

the shot at 4:37 is fire bro