xoxoxo13
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Idk, I don't speak German so I had to use the translate feature
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xoxoxo13
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why announce it on her 'professional' social media at all? is she trying to make it seem like she has a life besides studying, eating mcdonalds and listening to German rap?
i really want her content to go back to English though. I've even messaged her a few times.
ehh She only shows some grades, the ones she wants to show. grades are also arbitrary. she took a semester off school her first year because she thought it was "too much." She probably wasnt doing too well. Grades also have nothing to do with intelligence in the real world. the girl reads harry potter books ffs.
It doesnt surprise me. Oxbridge takes a certain type of student. These students are usually intelligent and meet the criteria, but they are also overwhelmingly children who grew up with immense privilege and fit a certain type of profile that guarantees that they will continue to maintain a high profile later in life as well. (usually these are well-connected kids).
jasminesunflower
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She has said herself that she is middle class. If you have any proof that she is not that would be a different issue but you don't. Therefore you are assuming things whereas I am simply defending her based on the facts we have. That is the difference.
She was in a privileged position due to her own hard work. Her fees are actually completely covered. She stated on instagram that her university owes her money and has to pay her back a certain amount because her scholarship covered a larger amount than the fees she had to pay. I don't know if you watched the video in which she lists all the things she did in high school but she tutored younger kids, was volunteering for years and did lots of other activities (I think about fifteen or so). She spent basically all of her time studying and helping others. She is not an ordinary person. I can't even understand how one could manage so much stuff.
Designer things are more sustainable and the opposite of fast fashion. She can't win with people. If she bought her stuff at Primark or Shein they would criticize her too.
Yes, as you said, they are not in the same spot exactly. That was my point.
Thanks for the interesting discussion!
I am actually curious where she will go to university in the autumn. I assume it will be in Germany this time.
She was in a privileged position due to her own hard work. Her fees are actually completely covered. She stated on instagram that her university owes her money and has to pay her back a certain amount because her scholarship covered a larger amount than the fees she had to pay. I don't know if you watched the video in which she lists all the things she did in high school but she tutored younger kids, was volunteering for years and did lots of other activities (I think about fifteen or so). She spent basically all of her time studying and helping others. She is not an ordinary person. I can't even understand how one could manage so much stuff.
Designer things are more sustainable and the opposite of fast fashion. She can't win with people. If she bought her stuff at Primark or Shein they would criticize her too.
Yes, as you said, they are not in the same spot exactly. That was my point.
Thanks for the interesting discussion!
I am actually curious where she will go to university in the autumn. I assume it will be in Germany this time.
ellieaniston021
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She mentioned once (some years ago) that she would stop doing YT videos if she ever felt that she had nothing productive or meaningful to say. Maybe she feels that this time has come? Or maybe she just grew as a person –it happens– and doesn't enjoy the same things anymore. Maybe TikTok requires less time and effort and that's why she has focused on that instead on YouTube.
Unfortunately, I don't speak German, so I can't talk about her acting like a “completely different person” when she speaks it (maybe you could translate a german TikTok or two for us that you feel show her as a different person? I'm curious). But she's mentioned that she enjoys speaking German more, because she can make jokes that she can't make in English. So maybe she seemed different when she used to speak English because she wasn't very familiar with the English slang and just didn't have the necessary vocabulary to speak in the way she wanted.
I don't know whether her boyfriend played any part in that, but the fact that she switched to German when she met him seems like an odd coincidence.
Unfortunately, I don't speak German, so I can't talk about her acting like a “completely different person” when she speaks it (maybe you could translate a german TikTok or two for us that you feel show her as a different person? I'm curious). But she's mentioned that she enjoys speaking German more, because she can make jokes that she can't make in English. So maybe she seemed different when she used to speak English because she wasn't very familiar with the English slang and just didn't have the necessary vocabulary to speak in the way she wanted.
I don't know whether her boyfriend played any part in that, but the fact that she switched to German when she met him seems like an odd coincidence.
Karolina1985
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Has she ever mentioned what are her plans on masters degree? Also in todays q&a she said something about quiting yt once she feels like it's time? I'm not sure, my german is terrible.
xoxoxo13
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check her tattle threads
ellieaniston021
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Why would you find it performative if Ruby did it?
Just curious hahaseems like what i said yesterday was the extend of the q+a, he hasn't answered any of my questions or any others apart from the ones i already listed as far as i can tell...
no problem!
ellieaniston021
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Is it established that she has a boyfriend? I though she just had a crush?
ellieaniston021
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Can someone that speaks German and follows her on Tiktok update me on what's going on with her crush/boyfriend, whatever he is? I can't understand a word of what she's saying, but I'm curious haha.
jasminesunflower
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Pretty much everyone who goes abroad doesn't graduate with their class. I know because I didn't and I can't think of anyone from my year who did. That doesn't mean you don't stay connected or that you can't stay friends. A year abroad is also expected by many employers in Germany these days, I don't know for sure what it is like in other places. But a year abroad opens many doors and is also a great experience. I learned a lot during mine and loved it. I would always recommend it as there are lots of scholarships that don't get used every year. I went on a scholarship too.
Obviously I don't know how close Elena still is to her friends from uni but I know that she did meet her roommate again because she shared it on instagram.
Tübingen is a good university and has a special programme for students who earned their undergraduate's degree abroad. She also earned a 2-1 which is good and with her degree being from Cambridge I don't doubt that she will have a great career.
The only thing I agree with is the boyfriend. He definitely seems to have a huge influence over her. Not exactly sure if it is for the better as I feel like he changed a good part of her personality but maybe it was just a part of her personality that she was hiding before? I can't judge this but I wish her happiness and hope everything goes well for them if that is what she wants and what makes her happy.
Also a 2:1 from Cambridge should get you into pretty much all postgraduate programmes in Cambridge and the rest of the UK (most of the rest of the world). Doesn't mean that you can't still get rejected as it also depends on internships, interviews etc. but grade-wise she's 100% fine. I don't think Tübingen was chosen because she had no other choice, I think it was a deliberate decision.
And usually you make friends from all over the world during a year abroad and lots of connections so it is pretty much the opposite of anti-social. It wasn't her fault the pandemic happened and her classes were done online.
Obviously I don't know how close Elena still is to her friends from uni but I know that she did meet her roommate again because she shared it on instagram.
Tübingen is a good university and has a special programme for students who earned their undergraduate's degree abroad. She also earned a 2-1 which is good and with her degree being from Cambridge I don't doubt that she will have a great career.
The only thing I agree with is the boyfriend. He definitely seems to have a huge influence over her. Not exactly sure if it is for the better as I feel like he changed a good part of her personality but maybe it was just a part of her personality that she was hiding before? I can't judge this but I wish her happiness and hope everything goes well for them if that is what she wants and what makes her happy.
Also a 2:1 from Cambridge should get you into pretty much all postgraduate programmes in Cambridge and the rest of the UK (most of the rest of the world). Doesn't mean that you can't still get rejected as it also depends on internships, interviews etc. but grade-wise she's 100% fine. I don't think Tübingen was chosen because she had no other choice, I think it was a deliberate decision.
And usually you make friends from all over the world during a year abroad and lots of connections so it is pretty much the opposite of anti-social. It wasn't her fault the pandemic happened and her classes were done online.
xoxoxo13
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can you ask if he speaks any other languages? and if he prefers her content in english or german?
ellieaniston021
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Oof for some reason I can't access her goodread reviews. Could you tell me what exactly makes you think that she doesn't actually read? She's always seemed genuine to me
ellieaniston021
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Thank you very much!! I agree it's a bit annoying that she makes certain things her entire personality, like german rap and McDonalds. I wish she talked in English though! Elena has never talked about guys and dating before and I'm interested to see how this will go.
Honestly it's nice that she shares these moments with us, but the “things to make Elena happy – him” is giving me 14 year old girl vibes for some reason.
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Yeah,I still watch her once in a while.She‘s published a book which is unsurprisingly a study guide. Her tik tok is a mix on monthly updates and random stuff.She also showed off her english on tik tok ,where she got a lot of praise from the german community that they love her British accent.