Thoughts from RISD Graduation

[chaaaaaannahc]

There's nothing like this in England. -.-

[TeamNutshell]

Best. Graduation. EVER!

[Shackize]

Congratz!!! i thought you were still at school! Look so much younger than you really are! Keep making vids ur awesome!

[kommentaur]

THIS MAKES ME SAD! It will be my turn soon :(

[adiplexiglas]

Really a great video.

I'm starting this October my first year at City College-Thessaloniki, the international faculty of the University of Sheffield, at Psychology, and I'm so exited and scared in the same time:p because I'll have to travel in a foreign country to attend the college, and I'm going to experience for the first time, real responsibility, but I'm going to learn psychology, from awesome teachers and lectors...I can't wait. And I really wish to end up like you Karen. You're awesome:)

[macron12]

congrats. happy for u

[danalanacabana]

this is my hometown. i love providence so much.

congratulations! you are living the dream

[missarcasm]

This is a really late comment, but CONGRATULATIONS, Karen! All the best, good luck!

[musicalshirts]

You'll have another vlogging wall though, right?! :0

[dolphin64575]

I faved for the Tron chick XD

[tallatstarbucks]

In two more years, I won't be a student anymore (unless I go to grad school) and that thought terrifies me. I like my bubble. The real world is scary and big.

[rationalrubbish]

I will be attending RISD this fall as an incoming freshman. My intended major is Graphic Design.

I want to say: sincerely, thank you.

[galamotshaku]

Don't take me wrong, but I really don't believe in institutions and education this days, a degreee is no longer warranty of a job, anyway you look like a "model student" and that is something to be admired, always keep learning, cause street is such a different world.

[helenzebcharles]

Great video, one of your best I think. It was really honest.

[gwa2112]

Vicariously nostalgic...

I clapped when he said your name. Woot!

[caseynt]

Congratulations.. Hope the move goes well... we'll miss you!

[parisnpaige]

2 people are depressed the vlogging wall is gone

[steponme208]

What the crap? Is this a common trend for art majors or something?

I attend a university in Wisconsin and in order for the art students to get to their building we have to walk down a huge hill and over a foot bridge. Why must we walk over so much terrain to draaaaww!?

[darkheart2death]

This was just so heartfelt and honest and.... wise.

I don't know, i really loved this video though.

[Nataliatns]

1:49 architecture sucks! :D i need one of these

[danfreitaz]

You are espetacular

[AzureFalls64]

Great video again Karen; and congratulations on graduating! (If that's the right word...)

[hptwilighter]

Aww I miss Providence already. Such a great city. Congrats on graduating and on your new job at youtube.

[JIYkp]

God speed

[funkwurm]

Awesome Karen! Good luck with all :)

[BanjoFella]

That was an amazing video, Karen! Congrats on getting so far, and being such an inspiration. =)

[Justtubed]

you are pretty much an inspiration. Seriously. I have so much respect for you and your accomplishments.

[ironsword7]

Congratulations on your achievements. There's sure to be many more to come! All the best for the future!

[geollyn30]

This is fantastic. I was particularly moved by the part where you talk about having trust in the knowledge you've acquired and having to realise that you have that to lean back on - it's much the same for me - I'm about to graduate too (in languages, where this trust is, I'd say, even more scary - my degree says I know speak German...) and it really touched me. Thank you.

[FluffvonDanger]

This was lovely. It's so cool getting to watch you improve as a vlogger and grow as a person. Congratulations!

[Chrisopia]

Congratulations! I'm sure you will make something big of yourself as you've already started doing.

Don't be fooled though, I know people who have finished university with some of the highest marks in graphics design, probably from months of hard work on their final project. In the real world, and in the print industry especially, graphic design does not take months of planning but rather condensing it down to a few hours work and less in some cases. But i wish you best of luck for your future!

[melodychef]

Made me cry. Happy for you.  Good luck!!!!!

[televisiekijken1]

you go girl!

[defense360]

congratulations, karen! the funny thing is, i know someone who will be a freshmen at RISD next year!

[numra25]

Congratulations, girl :) Good luck in the real world and don't forget to keep vlogging every once in a while!

[acrrazywriter]

Best of luck, Karen! You're amazing :)

[scarheadshow]

Congrats! RISD Graduation looks like a lot more fun that the ones I've attended :P

[xxRavenxx30]

great you got me all emotional now. :'( gz to your graduation! you have everyones support! we love you alot! please keep on making your amazing videos!

[shessomickey]

Oh wow, I don't think I could even approach making a video about such a momentous occasion. Well done!

[lidiluvu]

Don't worry, my mom is always telling me that you should never stop learning. It's not just a phrase for me anymore, it's the truth. Sometimes that seems kind of scary, never knowing everything I need for being the person I'm meant to be, but I take it as a good thing.

Good luck!

[sepiasunrise]

Felt emotional seeing you take down your wall. Hadn't expected to. The whole interwebz thing is weird!

[ApplausableGuy]

cool, cool, cool!

[NiBelangrijk]

Congratulations :D

[aquatius5]

The wall! D:

[latestranger]

Congratulations, Karen! 

[iliveonplanetspace]

Karen, i am so happy for you, you're an extreme inspiration for me.

[basketbchic]

Congratulations Karen!! I can't wait to see what you do with the next 5th of your life! :)

[FuyuAkiWorld]

Congrats, Karen. The next part of your life is about to begin. Although I'm only 11, I still can understand how amazing this must feel. I wish you all the luck at Youtube, and can't wait for your future videos. :)

[Emily9485]

I WANT TO GO TO RISD SO BADLY!! It's my first choice school!! and I'm so happy for you Karen! :D

[splicegrrl]

Congratulations, Karen! And I wish you fortitude and flexibility for the adventures that lie ahead!

[ILoveRainbows0]

Will you do the tshirt neckline and 3d letters videos soon?

[onviant]

Congrats & Godspeed.

[dollhouseAli]

Congratulations and good luck!!! I've got another year of college ahead of me, and then I'll too be graduating and going off somewhere into the design world. It's a big scary world out there, so I'll be looking forward to your future videos to see what you've got to say about it! :D

[slylink690]

I'm so proud of you Karen! You showed me that there's a life to live after taking those long hours of art classes and countless projects. That my knowledge of design will not go to waste. I'll work hard to make my own staple in life like you did and display my art in my own language for future generations to understand. Good luck at Youtube, I know that you're going to do great things. Don't be a stranger. :)

Much Love/Respect

-Steven

[TheAlternativeSoul]

Congratulations! All your hard work paid off! I'm so happy for you! :D

[y0benb0]

I feel proud just for subscribing to you!! Go you! Be amazing!!!

[padlocksncocoapuffs]

beautiful video karen.

[ert69]

wow.. how did u get a job at youtube?

[CascadaaXx]

New job with Youtube!? Wow, congrats :) Your college was very beautiful by the way, I'm kind of jealous.

[Thestralsxxx]

Awesome job, Karen. I'm so excited for you!

[The95Alex]

this made me sad :( but congratulations

[elorfinthendt]

Congratulations Karen! Well done!

[pashosha44]

Congratulations Karen!!

[anneich0]

really nice karen...

[Quitequill]

Congratulations! You sound ready to take on anything. n_n

I just hope I'm as ready after three more years.

[Book5204]

Congratulations, Karen! Good luck at YouTube!!! =D

[Justintimenine]

Your graduation ceremony looks awesome! Congratulations, this video was inspiring :)

[HereNicoleWent]

Congratulations! You've inspire me, and many others!

[ohaitracy]

brilliant video! congrats karen <3

[marc46o]

Congrantulations Karen. It won't be long until I study myself, therefore I'm quite excited to begin this new part of my life.

I'd be happy to see some new videos from you from time to time.

Best Wishes!

[Shmilli]

Today I finished my first year of my bachelor degree in chemistry, so seeing this makes it even more awesome

[itsrainig]

I'm sorry but you did just break one of the rules of tumbr.

NEVER MENTION TUMBLR OUTSIDE TUMBLR!

[amongbeyo]

Congratulations!!!

I am defending my thesis and having my final exam tomorrow. :D XD

[towelmuppet]

Wooh! Great video Karen.

[TheMattieBoosh]

Aww Karen :D Yay! well done! This made me nostalgic for my University times!

[mybunnysuit]

Congratulations...so what are you going to do for youtube?

[WorksLikeClockwork]

congratulations karen! i only subscribed to you a few months ago but your videos have grown on me and watching you go through this is very touching. i started college this year and this makes me think of my own future, and your story is incredibly inspiring! i look up to you. your life starts now!

[WietskeJohanna]

Love this video and good luck :D

[TheGreatWhyman]

:-) That was a lovely video

[robersonfr]

Congratulations! I'm from Brazil I love your videos,you're very charismatic =)

[eronth]

This just made me so sad. I'm never going to be ready to move on from school and friends.

[elenorsturtle]

Congratulations! Good luck and God bless!

[luvena07]

Awh Karen, this video made me feel really emotional . . . Congrats for graduating, Your Awesome! :D

[PinkPieLover18]

Wow, this really makes me think of my own high school graduation in a few years, and how bittersweet that'll be. Congrats Karen! Your videos have really inspired me. Best wishes! :D

[go1711]

Congratulations and good luck at YouTube! (and in life!)

[SthanleytheKID]

good luck Karen, it is great that someone who uses youtube will be working on the inside because you will help to make youtube a better experience for all youtubers.

Stay awesome =)

[crazyphan18]

AHH Karen CONGRATS!!!! that had tears in my eyes! As i took a break from colege and am just going back.... Your video made me realize just how far i could go in four years! thank you

Remember though to be in this world you are always a student learning,...don't ever close off from that to be curious and wonder of our world is a glorious thing

GOOD LUCK AT YOUTUBE HAVE FUN!

[lordleizhen]

Congrats Karen :), goodluck!

[Skybinary]

exciting times 4 u

[martnik]

that was a beautiful video!

[realspacemodels]

This was another amazing video! But PLEASE don't stop learning just 'cuz you are no longer a "student". Your world - especially because you are going to work for You Tube - will be a constant flow of new stuff to learn or at least keep up with. Good Luck, Have Fun and Welcome to the Real World!

[misssarabellum]

Yay Providence :D

[Ravenclawnerd]

This video was quite inspiring! I wish you luck on your new career!

You just made want to attend RISD even more!

[cyspence]

awww, it's so sad to watch your wall come down. Congrats and you're going on to do amazing things :)

[thestrangemango]

I wish I was artistic so I could go to that school, haha. Congrats Karen! :)

[busvlogger]

That was really sweet. We look forward to following you as you enter the next chapter.

[RurikoInoyuki]

This video kind of gives me hope for the future. The school I'll be transferring to in the fall isn't exactly the best when it comes to art but I know that I have to do my best with what I can get here. Also, that graduation ceremony looked awesome from what I saw. Tron, Lady Gaga, giant boxing gloves, and what looked like a swamp monster? Yes.

[geoffjayne365]

So sick. I can't believe you're going to work for YouTube! Good luck with all your endeavors c:

[tonalonalona]

It's so odd because I live in Rhode Island, and I've walked around all of those places. I've never seen them shown in a YouTube video, and I'm sad that I never crossed paths with you.

[FunnyCoolMonkey264]

Congratulations!! this almost made me cry.

[42muslimah]

Awww KAREN! You almost made me cry! Congratulations and good luck in all your endeavors in the future :)

[usmcportes]

Watching this makes me miss prov so much! Congrats on all of your accomplishments Karen, may fortune favor you in all your future endevours.

[clarissa61190]

This was a really amazing video, Karen. Congratulations & all the best for the future :)

[RowlfWannabe]

Lovely video karen, and best of luck at youtube! Quick question: What was the music you used here? I really liked it!

[catinplaid]

Bye wall! Congrats Karen!

[sarouelala]

I just wanted to say that your video made me very nostalgic about my own graduation, and all that part of life where we aren't students anymore and we realize that same thing, just like you mentioned...It's a happy/sad time,like when you move out of your parents house for college..thank you for your amazing video...

[GalloAdri]

This is great! I'm an incoming RISD freshman so I'm feeling super stoked :)

[jocelynallday]

Congrats Karen this is wonderful! I'm filming accepting my diploma like that too! :)

[LeoCleo22]

congratulations! how exciting!

but, what costume did you wear??

[fantasticmrmatthew]

RIP vlogging wall. There will never be a wall as awesome as you.

Congratulations Karen!

[limwenyiii]

I want to see what you wore for your graduation? Was it a craaazy costume? :D

[DanielaGranger]

Great video! :D Congratulations on your achievements!

[AnimeHero500]

Congrads and I am so happy for you Karen =) I have been a subscriber to your channel for a few years and I am so happy fof you towards a successful future. Good luck and I wish you the best on your new path.

[aldothegeek]

crongrats, No more homework, No more... what else do you have in college? i guess I'll find out when i get there in 4 years.

[skell2020]

Congratulations, Karen! I wish you all the best.

[HeatherSwarty]

Congratulations on your graduation. I adore this video and hope that more people jump on the thoughts-from-life-milestones bandwagon, because I'm intrigued by this combination of scrapbook and voice-over.

[spiker369]

i graduated this year too! :D highschool though..lol

[coherencynotrequired]

I wish someone sang Born this Way at the graduation at my school (even if I wasn't graduating) it would have made everything more awesome! Though one kid made an awesome speech about high school did not transform us into the people who we are, but that we were prepared for that by the chemicals in our brain that we got when we were in the womb and our life triumphs and traumas are what brought us here. I kinda like graduation speeches, when they're fun!

[xxchillenpinoyxx]

nice congratss

[thiswaytothegunshow]

This is a really lovely video. Congratulations, Karen!!!

[hopeonatenspeed]

this is so beautiful. i'm so excited for your youtube job and all the awesome adult things you are going to go do.

[bombmistro]

WHAT! JOB AT YOUTUBE SPILL YOUR GUTS!

[BluePaintersTape]

I'm crying, It's so beautiful

[supersharayah]

CONGRATS KAREN!

[Jordishness]

Oh wow.... that's so cool!!! :) Congrats, Karen!

[fitzsimons3]

Once again, congrats on getting the job at YouTube, and I wish you all the best in the future!

[dangerouslytalented]

You have progressed so much! I am so glad I went back to school.

[Anyality]

Congratulations, Karen! I hope YouTube is awesome! :D

[terralynn9]

That was great, Karen. Congratulations on your graduation! Best of luck with your new job!

[bandgeek8408]

=D We're all proud of you, Karen. Go get 'em at YouTube!

[SobeFILMS]

YOU JUST BROUGHT BACK EVERY SINGLE RISD PRECOLLEGE MEMORY. I JUST HOPE IM AS LUCKY AS YOU! CONGRATS!

[ChaboTheWolfBaby7]

Congrats, Karen. Beautiful video. You'll do amazing things. :) 

[TheLovelyMarisa]

CONGRATULATIONS!!:D I HOPE YOU HAVE LOADS OF FUN ON YOUTUBE IN CALIFORNIA!:D

[emilylikesyourface]

this was so good!

[zottepark]

Wait, you're going to work for YouTube? Where was I when this was announced? lol. I've been away from watching your vids for far too long. Congratulations, Karen, and may the Muse be with you :-)

[fizzylimon]

Graduation. Sighs of reminiscence, sighs of relief, gasps of sudden realization of finality... and they all come out sounding the same.

[Isitonacornflake]

Awww Karen! :D This was so nice!

[JeSCTLesniowski]

This is absolutely amazing!

[kazooga1234]

this is so awesome and such a moving ha bisky upload i cant wait to see what happens next in your life when you have time to update us oviously

[GameDroid98]

She's growing up so fast. :' )

[weneedharrypotter]

Karen!! You are such a wonderful person. You've infinite talent and I'm so glad you're getting more opportunities to pursue what you love. I wish you only the best in all of your future endeavors. :D

[phatrobshow]

this sent shivers down my spine. i'm a freshman in september, i just hope when i leave in 3 years time i can look back on stuff like this.

[mojonacho]

Best wishes, Karen!! May the outside world treat you well!

-J

[ArtemusRex]

Congrats Karen, even though I am late to the game as a subscriber of yours (since late summer 2010), I have come to enjoy seeing your face in my inbox. Your have incite and passion. YouTube will be a better place having you work for them. So excited for you.

[CrazyLazySnazzyJazzy]

:'] I'm so proud, my little Karen growing up.

[SpaceCadetification]

Aww, hopefully you will make a new wall :)

[haloeffectx]

Congrats and good luck with your Youtube job! So exciting! :D

[jbdazen]

Awesome Karen! I remember you doing my VAGED thing. Look what's become of you now! Btw I love the scenery!

[kelseyrebecca]

I did pre-college at RISD, this video is making me nostalgic for that summer, climbing the hill up to East (where I lived) and back down to the studios. Congratulations Karen, you'll be great

[Lu25kh]

Congrats and good luck Karen, your amazing Graphic Designer (:

[UnlimitedApathy]

:) This video made me smile, and it made me sad, and it made me nostolgic and think about the fact I'll be starting college in August. :)

I feel like as I get older I understand mroe about what life is, this video sort of reminded me that one day I won't be starting, I won't be new. I'll be the established, greeting the new generation.

That scares me. But it also kind of makes me happy. :)

[Centribo]

Yay Karen!

[crimsong19]

Congrats on graduating, Karen! :D

- Jason

[villaingirl01]

Congrats! :) Its awesome how much you've accomplished in just four years.

[trevor4awesome]

Tri-pod, Karen!!

[omfgANIMALS]

you graduated the same year as my sis. :)

[brittannyglitterati]

Wish I could have gone. My mother used to take me to the RISD graduations all the time.

[SpellboundSama]

I'm super excited for you! XD

[Chocaz]

Congrats Karen!!! Oh gosh, you are a lovely inspiration and an awesome YouTuber!!

[jeriellsworth]

You might find that the learning has just begun and you'll be looking at your new job with the eyes of a student.

[Kurai000]

o.o you've gotten old xD

[gamerguy581]

sooooo many vlogged graduation this year

[emmfan09]

I love this. :] Congrats again!

[0justBETHANY]

:') *sniff sniff* it's so sad. I just said goodbye to my design school as well. It's a stinker but you gotta move on to bigger and better things so GO KAREN!! :D

[lozz83lozz]

Aww Karen! That video almost bought tears to my eyes! Congratulations and good luck with whats coming up for you in your next chapter.. I look forward to more videos.. x

[AttackBunnies]

congratulations! this is really emotional. ;___;

[EllipsisStudios]

RISD looks like such an awesome school!

[Arthur40TwoDent]

Great video, and congratulations on graduating.

[SantifyYoSelf]

You're so lucky to get a great job offer right of college! Congrats Karen! :-)

[TheNightmatrix]

This was a great video, Karen! I have to agree with RISD's President about how some people are learning about graphic for the first time through, myself being one of those people. Best of luck at Youtube, and I look forward to your next video!

Postscriptum: the design of your campus is excellent; that library looked like Grand Central Station for a moment.

[pepsicola1295]

"I have a Tumblr now. Tumblrs are cool." *shoots tumblr off head* ...Sorry. Force of habit. :3 (So much respect for the reference, by the way. :D And congrats on graduation!)

[sarahannerodgers]

Congrats for everything Karen! You totally deserve all the awesome that is coming your way :) Looking forward to more videos, and letting us now how your time at YouTube goes!

DFTBA :)