@dearcaitlynn: forever a student #videoessay #education #college #philosophy #universitylife

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indigo_diary
𝓜𝓲𝓵𝓮𝓷𝓪 :
thoughtful & omg how cute is that kitten
2026-09-18 19:43:19
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skane109
skane109 :
This is why students don’t see anything wrong with using AI to pass classes, bc they were told education is a means to get a grade or diploma.
2026-07-04 00:30:47
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liades112
lia :
100%, what truly motivated me in college was shifting from viewing education as transactional and instead appreciating each course and the knowledge i gained. what a blessing to learn and want to learn and to expand ones understanding of the world. never ever stop learning no degree is a waste
2026-07-03 23:48:32
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shakespearesmaid
M. Gaia 🌛🌞🧿 :
This is how I felt growing up! When I look back to when I was younger I was so happy so full of life, and realised my only goal in life is to simple live to the fullest
2026-07-06 07:57:40
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kiligfriend
Reese :
this is something i’ve struggled with all the time. because i love being in the classroom for the sake being in a space to share ideas and explore. and while development is important, i find it challenging that success has become a game a of accolades and/or passing just to get to the next level. all i want is to be in a space where i can continue learning and inspire others to love exploring and discovery.
2026-07-27 15:21:42
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hefftatious
Walk On :
One of the best professors i ever had failed me out of Gen Physics I. I retook the class during the summer with a different teacher, but signed up in the fall semester with the professor I loved for physics ii, which I barely passed. He was still one of my fav professors ever though, because he made me actually learn something rather than regurgitate information. Changed my life forever.
2026-07-04 20:42:18
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croissantdemolisher
croissantdemolisher :
Why I chose a science major even though it’s my worst subject I perform in academically 😭
2026-08-11 04:58:40
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monday.knight
Monday Knight™ :
such great points. and it extends to adulthood - I have such a curiosity for so many subjects of study and now my time is taken by a career, when I wish I could remain in academics. reading and learning in my free time always remains a priority though
2026-07-07 03:55:43
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lisagray7912
❦. :
I have so much beef with the current educational system and this puts it in a great prospective
2026-07-05 14:26:32
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deepstatejesus
Max :
Well we stopped running schools like schools and started running them like businesses. So.
2026-07-04 14:49:30
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arinaaroundtheworld
arina :
So true! I think the cost of education amplifies that, imagine if higher education was free or very accessible, would we not be more open to take different classes and be okay with not having it be an “investment” for your future but rather for your curiosity and expansion?
2026-07-05 15:40:49
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camibartel
Cami Bartel :
Growing up school was a means to an end but as an adult I look back and wish I studied more things I was curious in, not for any purpose other than to learn. We are so lucky to be able to be educated and given the space to learn and I wish we recognized that sooner. Really appreciate this video essay!
2026-07-15 23:11:33
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annabellecox.a
Annabelle Cox :
passing a class is the goal, not to learn!! missing curiosity???
2026-07-05 19:04:29
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jamieschlosser
Études en Parfum :
Yes! 👏🏼 This was me studying for my BS Philosophy, I truly could have stayed there forever 🥰
2026-07-07 01:11:15
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bradleythebuddhist2
Bradleythebuddhist2 :
I looooove your shirt
2026-07-03 23:30:58
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its_hannah_k
Hannah Christina :
Fantastic take
2026-07-13 16:18:11
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madeleinebro8
madeleine.rose3 :
I love every single one of your videos so much.
2026-08-07 02:23:19
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kategenevievewrites
Kate :
Girl yes I just wrote a substack on something so similar https://kategenevieves.substack.com/p/musing-02-should-students-be-paid
2026-07-04 01:43:35
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evangeline_whimsy
evangeline_whimsy :
It's not failure for what it was planed for !? The education system doing its job perfeclty as it was proposed for by the system!! But it is failure for the poor and humanity 💔
2026-08-04 23:15:38
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joeybones420
Spongebob12345 :
bro you should narrate books
2026-07-04 01:04:23
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vanessaorrell_lmhc
Vitality with Vanessa 🧠📚✨ :
Fantastic take
2026-07-13 15:02:04
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waningcrescentchild
nana :
nobody understands why i did my bachelors for love and learning first
2026-07-08 23:55:06
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ennairalev
Arianne Vel :
omg your cat🥹💖💖💖
2026-07-04 00:19:54
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user4363592818424
user4363592818424 :
I have always felt that education is privilege oriented. especially during college. those who can barely afford to be there work 2 jobs to stay there losing opportunity and time to study more. I've also seen rich kids fail classes 3-4 times with no concern in the cost to continue being in college.
2026-07-03 23:44:15
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wellread.org
Well Read Cami :
Adam Grant talks about this in his book “hidden potential” - the countries who have the most intelligent and curious people, are the ones who invest in teaching *everyone* versus just the “gifted” students
2026-07-04 22:02:56
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