it literally made my heart break when melanie had to put away the ucla cupcake because of financial reasons

seeing people having to give up on their dream school because of money reasons in usa makes me so sad

When you thought she was going pick UCLA

melanie looked like she was gonna cry when she picked the ucla cupcake :(

I understand how heartbreaking it must have been to give up to UCLA. I was admitted to NYU's Stern last year and it was impossible for me to afford it. Keep in mind that Gos id wise and there is a reason why we won't go to those schools

I really thought she was going to eat the cupcakes 😂

It sucks not being able to go to a specific college just because of financial reasons :/

okay but can we just talk about how soothing her voice is and how fricking pretty she is

She applied to 12 schools and only rejected from 2

nobody: litterally nobody: me: want to eat the cupcakes

breaks my heart that she got rid of UCLA and that was her dream school. But ik she is trying to afford schools she can go to, but it breaks my heart to let go of her dream school

so so so happy for you girl WERE GONNA BE SO CLOSE

Melanie giving reasons why she wouldn’t go into certain schools 😢😢 I would’ve just done Siri choose a number in between 1-7

tbh i thought you were gonna pick ucla, and when you set that aside, i was like “oh she’s going to uw for sure!” however, i’m glad that you’re happy about your decision and i know that you’ll have an amazing time in college

*when you look thru the comments to see where she goes to college*

I love how she made a pros and cons list like Rory and Lorelei did (I don’t know if this is why she did, but that just reminded me of that lol)

You’re gonna be living at the Zoey 101 campus😭😭❤️

My sister also did Running Start and ended up picking UW Seattle over Bothell last year!! She just got her nursing acceptance last month! Foster is amazing and there's great Christian fellowships! You ladies are both making such a great decision and you were so thoughtful about your decision - it will pay off, as you want to go to college for the cheapest price point that you can - I went to Chapman when I could have gone to SPU or Seattle U! Cheers to you, and I hope that you have a great rest of your senior year! But also it's worth the risk. You're gonna kill it at Pepperdine!

So crazy excited for you!! You made such a good educated decision & I cannot wait to follow your college adventures! Low key was hoping for UW so I could come visit ya, but next time in Malibu I’ll hit you up ;)

I can't wait to see what she picks all of them are so amazing

CONGRATULATIONS! You have an amazing future ahead of you Melanie 🥺❤️

OMG MELANIE!!!

congrats on pepperdine!!! my friend emily is going there too!! you’ll have a great time!!!

Melanie, I hope your freshman year has been going well so far given the circumstances. This really touched me. I'm currently a senior at my state school, but I got into BU, my dream school, with decent aid and had to pass it up for more money elsewhere. It's definitely not easy in the moment, but when you get to your senior year, you're going to feel so good about having less or no loans to worry about. Hang in there and best of luck!!!

i’ve been looking at point loma since the beginning of high school so it was so awesome to see one of my favorite youtubers considering it!

congrats mel!!!! ik that, regardless of where you go, God will be with you and you'll definitely succeed and shine brightly! ♡

I graduated from Pepperdine in 2015! You are going to love it. My favorite aspects were the Christian environment, the small class sizes and ability to interact closely with professors (as in have dinner, Bible study, etc at their houses), the people, and of course the location!

Congrats Melanie! I’m so happy for you🥺

I've seen many videos like this where they choose the school they liked but it was expensive. I admire everything you did to choose the college you want to go to but is also affordable too.

i’m absolutely in LOVE w your hair haha

Wooooooooo!!! Bless you in your journey! It will be awesome for you to document your new Cali experience there and share it with us. I think lots of opportunities and growth will come from your decision! I live in Seatte too but I have visited Pepperdine because I know someone who works there and it is a wonderful school! The location and the sun will hopefully help motivate you a ton! I know what you mean about the weather here...after this living in downtown experience I'm OUT of here too! It's too gloomy and COLD a majority of the time here. Anyways, praying for you! 🌸☀️ Excited for your future content!

so proud of you, melanie! here i was thinking u were just another crafty vsco girl, when in reality, you're so mature and wise beyond your years. pepperdine is a BEAUTIFUL school, and socal is totally your vibe. (also a lot of rich ppl attend=great connections!) congrats, you'll love it there!

I'm so happy that I get to watch you go to college as I'm going to college. Can't wait for Fall semester!

you are SO beautiful inside and out!!! you go girl! Praying for you to have an amazing school career!

Congrats Melanie!!!!!!! that is such a huge deal😊 you will do such amazing things

I couldn't attend my dream school due to money reasons as well and let me tell you I'm so happy with my decision! I'm about to start my dream job that definitely wouldn't have happened it I went to a different school. Things happen for a reason and it always works out!!!

so proud of you melanie

so proud of you melanie!! you're such a good role model for girls💕

i totally see you absolutely THRIVING at pepperdine i’m so excited for you !! congrats !

i almost cried when she said she couldn’t afford it. i know for college my parents paided in full based for me bc they could.

Congratulations Melanie! I can't wait for college videos!

YAY!!! My aunt went to the same college and LOVED it!!! She always says it's one of the best decisions she's ever made!

Yes girl! I go to Pepp! Welcome to the fam❤️❤️ You made SUCH a good decision! I transferred to Pepp from FIT nyc. I didn't know anyone when I got there but it was SO easy making friends! You're gonna love it. The views and weather are unreal! Professors are amazing (not all but most), and they so great when it comes to making connections. And we will be going back too, except a little earlier so that's a plus (I'm assuming you go the email lol)! But congrats!!

My heart dropped when you said that UCLA was your dream school and you couldn’t afford it 🥺❤️

Congratulations!!! College is definitely a huge change, but it's such a new and exciting experience!

I am going to college this year too and was super stressed out at first for my decision because I was interested in going to a smaller school where I could have smaller classes but also wanted to attend a college with big sports teams and school spirit as well! Pepperdine is an amazing school and I heard that it is also gorgeous there! Congratulations Melanie!! I think it is so cool that the school is so close to the beach and it also seems like the perfect school for you(: you’ll have an amazing time!! 💕

Omg congrats girl!! I do know how hard some of the decision making can be with money though. When I was choosing a college last year I had to take several schools off my list that I had been accepted to because of financial reasons as well. University of Washington was one of my dream schools, but I would've been in so much debt if I went. It broke my heart 😞 I would have been in even more broke if I had gone to any of the UCs (enough debt to buy a house). I wound up going to a public university that was originally a safety but I realize now that it's actually a really good school. I just had (and still have) really high standards for myself so it didn't feel like I had succeeded academically. It would have been dumb for me to go anywhere else though because my current school and the one other I had as my last option basically offered me full rides, which I'm extremely grateful for. Something I try to remind myself of that might be helpful for others is that your college career is not entirely defined by where you are. It's about how you choose to spend your time there. Be proactive and take advantage of every opportunity you can!! Good luck at Pepperdine and have fun :))

You’re so beautiful and I’m proud of you for getting into all of these schools and your choice is yours! Nobody should make you feel bad for your choice.

congrats girl! i’m so proud and happy for you!

yay I’ve been looking forward for this video! literally dropped everything I was doing!! 🦋💓

i've been here since 2017 and it's amazing seeing you grow :') I'm so happy for you melanie, you're going to do great things!!!

Congratulations!!! That’s so exciting for you, Pepperdine is also one of my dream colleges but it’s across the country from my family. That is something I wouldn’t want to be so far away for but congrats to you!!!!

I literally can't wait for the college vlogs!!!

So happy for you !!! Pepperdine is an amazing choice !! You’re still in Cali and you won’t be as stressed financially !! You are awesome ❤️❤️

Congrats Melanie, so glad you figured it out! Good Luck

I am so proud of u 🥺 Congrats Mel!!

I thought Pepperdine is more expensive than UCLA especially in the area too

Ilysm Melanie ❤️ Your literally the thing that makes my day better xx 🤍

SO very proud of you girlie!! I can totally see you at Pepperdine!! Congratulations!!!

Congrats, it will be a great school for you!! I just wanted to say to anyone thinking about San Diego State - I chose it over some of the schools Melanie also got into & wanted to give a piece of advice to any others who are in her position or will be in the future. You don’t need to be in Greek life to find your place at SDSU! Yes, it’s a big thing for a lot of people but it’s not the only thing!! As someone who is graduating soon, I loved my time here & was not in a sorority so keep that in mind with any school. You can make it your home with or without the “stereotypes” that school may have :)

congratulations melanie! can't wait for college videos. good luck!! l ove from SF, ca

yayyyy congrats!!! i’m so anxious to start the college process next year!!

Ily girl! Congratulations!!🥳🥳🥳 I hope you love pepperdine!!❤

Watched an ad so Melanie could get that coin for college😫

THIS WAS SO HELPFUL!!! we're like the same person in terms of what we want in college and i'm a junior and am so lost in this whole process and this gave me so so much clarity. no joke i'm really interested in pepperdine and the cons of me going there keep on becoming irrelevant solely off of my gut feeling!! sorry i'm literally freaking out over nothing but i think this is crazy!

I’m so excited for you to start this new journey! Pepperdine is a great school, you’re going to have so much fun 💙🧡

Same with me, I had to chose between a university near me and my family or one in a different bigger city where I could see my self at and I chose that one, I had to go with my gut feeling and now I can’t wait to go there this year, congratulations to you and the class of 2020 WE DID IT!!!🥳❤️

Last time I was this early Walmart wasn’t out of toilet paper

I'm really REALLY happy for her even though this is the first time I watch her lol she seems so sweet

Last time I was this early we could actually hang out with friends ;(

I'm excited for your future! College is fun and you're going to grow so much! Truly a different experience. Pepperdine is lucky to have you ❤️

I'm so excited for you. Hopefully Corona doesn't mess up next semester.

can't wait to see you in college and where life takes you! malibu sounds beautiful

CONGRATS!!! This was so interesting to watch!

aw i love this melanie!! good luck in college💗

congratulations girl! welcome to the wave family!!

so forever happy for you, Melanie! God will perform wonders for you at Pepperdine!!

congrats!! can’t wait for the college vids!!💕

I wish I was prepared and knowledgeable as you when I was applying for colleges. You go girl!

congratulations melanie! so excited to see you in the next chapter of your life 💕 random fun fact but chloe lukasiak from dance moms also attends pepperdine! love that two of my favorite people are going to the same school ☺️

SO EXCITED TO SEE YOUR JOURNEY

love you melanie 💕💕

yay melanie!!! my dad went to Pepperdine and he loved it so I’m sure you will love it as well and will do great!💓🌟

welcome to socal girl! coming from someone who's sister went there it is amazing! you'll love it!!

Girl I am so sorry about UCLA .. I'm sure God is opening another door for you. If not, God is still good!

legit im so happy for youuuuu

I am also a Christian and I am going to a Christian University (Harding University) and I have to say that it makes a HUGE difference! Not only am I getting a great education but I am making life long friends and growing in my faith! Congrats! This is such an exciting time!!

congrats!!! so happy for you

Not having the financial means to go to the college of your dreams hurts and I feel this on a personal level best of success on your future endeavors!

congrats!! so proud of you!

So proud of you awh

WOW!!! I’m so excited for you Melanie!! I visited Pepperdine & it would sooooo beautiful. The living on campus seems like a dream. You are going to do amazing(:

CONGRATS ON PEPPERDINE!!! So excited for you! I'll be at biola next year :))

you got into so many amazing colleges, such an inspiration

YAY IM SO HAPPY FOR YOU, YOU DESERVE THIS BEAUTIFUL

Aww yay! I’m glad you chose Pepperdine because that’s what felt right instead of choosing UW because it was cheaper!

Omg I didn’t know you were a senior to yay 2020!! Congrats !!! 💗💗💗💗

awww im so proud melanie!! 💓💓

Congrats on Pepperdine!🤩 I attend Pepperdine for their graduate program and have loved it. The campus is absolutely beautiful and I know students love going there for their undergraduate degree😊 I hope you love it there!

Congrats on Pepperdine! My little sis is applying there and some of the other schools you applied to for Fall2021. Wishing you the best!