Re-watching this after your recent video and I can just understand so much more what you’re going through. So glad you never gave up and you were able to become healthier and stronger, truly an inspiration 💕 been watching you since your week in my life outfit videos when you only wore brandy Melville, Abercrombie and uggs in high school! Hahaha love seeing how much you’ve grown!

Gretchen I have so much respect for you after this video. I applaud you for considering your subscribers throughout this whole process. Your health and happiness are what matter most at the end of the day. We, as subscribers, respect you not being able to talk about it for a while. Subscribers look up to you during our times of sadness and hardships and you always seem to help and are there for us and now it's our turn to be there for you. Focus on what makes you the happiest GLB. Love you💜

@GretchenGeraghty7

8 жыл бұрын

Rose you're the sweetest

I'm actually a D1 rower myself, and I respect this so much. I have been struggling with this decision myself and hearing it from someone else going through the same thing is extremely helpful. you have all of our support through this difficult decision!

We all support you either way. Whether you are rowing or aren't. As your subscribers we love you no matter what your doing. It's awesome that you are strong enough in your values and personal life that you can make a decision like this. Being a D1 athlete is an amazing experience/opportunity but so is being a KZreadr. I'm so proud of you Gretchen. Love ya and keep doing what you are doing.

@evameeks5346

8 жыл бұрын

Ps. I totally get it. I have been an athlete for a super long time and had to make the decision to give up athletics this year (my senior year) because of injuries among other things. And it's true that not everyone is going to support you but just keep strong in what you believe and your own self values and it becomes a lot easier.

Time management is such a struggle in college. Takes real maturity to pick your priorities

I can't help but feel bad that you gave up rowing for KZread:( love you Gretchen

@GretchenGeraghty7

8 жыл бұрын

It's ok, it was my decision

Following your heart and instincts is never a mistake! Props to you seriously these types of decisions are hard, but it's amazing that you made the decision for you and no one else! We are the same age and I'm like so proud of you haha good for you Gretchen! I'm happy that you are happy!

You seem like the most genuine person

@JC94022

8 жыл бұрын

I totally agree ☺️

Aww Gretchen :( as a rower i can't even begin to imagine giving up rowing because of other reasons that caused your lost of passion for rowing. that really is sad. when you row, really a lot of your life surrounds it. CLOSETS! 80% of my clothes are rowing clothes. You made the right choice following your heart. At the end of the day, what matters is that you're enjoying your days and if rowing and youtube makes you miserable, you should choose something that you really do love. I support you all the way!!!

It's so amazing how Gretchen was able to keep up with school work, youtube and rowing! I'm 3 weeks into my freshman year in college and I'm still so overwhelmed with the school work! Gretchen definitely inspires me to work harder though, she was able to juggle three things at once! Thank you for always being honest with us Gretchen, we love you!

@GretchenGeraghty7

8 жыл бұрын

Awww love you so much!!

I respect this decision a lot. I'm a third year at northeastern and had to make the decision not to swim on the women's team. It's a heartbreaking choice and I think you're really brave. I hope I get to meet you some day!

I quit playing Division 1 soccer 3 years ago. Best decision of my life.

@jennamarcus4283

8 жыл бұрын

sounds hard/stressful

@ellagantman1577

7 жыл бұрын

StyleinCali I will be in 2 years :) #committed.

@peytoncox5441

6 жыл бұрын

wow why?

@finwatson9403

6 жыл бұрын

hey do you have any tips for someone wanting to play soccer in college ?? Thankyou

@brianpowell9630

6 жыл бұрын

StyleinCali Dang....I'm actually trying to go D1 😐

YESSSS, I have been waiting for this!!! Even though I know this was hard for you, I'm so proud of you for making this decision. Can't wait to see what you do this year with your KZread!! :)

@GretchenGeraghty7

8 жыл бұрын

Awww Annemarie❤️ thank you so much!!!

I'm so glad you opened up. love you!

i quit d1 softball and it was the best decision of my life like i can’t even explain

You are the most genuine person on KZread, Gretchen! We are all so glad you did what makes YOU happy!!

Gretchen, I'm really proud of you for making this decision. I'm a people pleaser too and I know how hard it can be to make decisions that people might not agree with. In the end, your happiness is the most important. I hope you have a great year!

Honestly, mad respect for you and your ability to make this decision. You're a beautiful role model and handled this situation with the utmost grace. Hopefully, the NCAA will see this and comprehend the impact of their outdated rules. Love and admire you. xo

@GretchenGeraghty7

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! Xoxo

I just started my junior year and I'm doing the IB program which is basically the equivalent of first year university classes. Im a swimmer and I train about 18 hours a week and it's crazy hard to balance school and my sport, but I could never imagine giving it up, as difficult as it is. I really admire the fact that you were able to give up something you love for another thing you love, it really takes a lot of thought and time to do something like this

@hallikittylover

8 жыл бұрын

I'm doing IB at my school and I am in marching band and work 20 hours a week so I feel you. Keep pushing! It's been rough for me but it'll be worth it.

@zailiarrlou

8 жыл бұрын

I did IB and im entering 4th year university now. trust me when i say that it is not equivalent to first year university. i know you have a weird sense of pride from doing IB, but i learned the hard way that it is not what it is made out to be. it is good to do though- you do learn amazing time management and skills and develop a solid work ethic.

@Hannahlynne96

8 жыл бұрын

I thought my first two years of college were a lot easier than ib and I'm not doing an easy major but I think it's case by case. Some people will think it's easy and some will think it's hard it also depends on the teachers you have.

@SwmGrl99

8 жыл бұрын

yeah i didnt really want to say that it was the equivalent because my sister already graduated IB and i have a strong sense of what its like, but my teachers have already compared it to that and i was kinda like uh are you sure cause as difficult as it is, it still is a high school course

@maggie1000

7 жыл бұрын

I think it really depends where you live and what college you plan on going to because all the old IB seniors who come back to my high school say college is easier than IB except for the ones who go out of state. And even just applying to colleges like I'm a senior in IB and I found that like a lot of out of state schools don't really weight IB as heavily and some of the in state schools I'm applying to in my state so I guess I'm lucky with that that IB will have a big impact on my college because of the schools in my state

Gretchen, I know what your going through. I recently quit field hockey because I knew I had to focus on other things. You are amazing and beautiful and I look up to you. You are following your dream and no one should be mad at you for doing that. I love you and keep doing you!💜

gretchen following your heart and happiness is always the way to go and i am glad you chose to do that! i have so much respect you for you after watching this and just wanna give you a big hug! hope i see you at beautycon in october! love ya

You are the main reason why I started rowing this year and I'm so happy you can finally talk about it!!!! It makes me so happy that you followed your heart to continue KZread. But thanks to you I found a new passion and I'm already on my clubs varsity team! I love you so much thank you!

Being an athlete, I am so proud of you. I understand how passionate you are about rowing, and I don't mean to assume, but I can't imagine how hurtful it must be to decide to leave rowing. You being able to recognize what will help you grow the most, and makes you happiest, inspires me to do the same. One of my favorite poets had a line that says "it hurts to become", and I hope that it will help remind you of your purpose of making the decision you made. Thank you for always being so genuine and transparent in your youtube life!!

Thank you for this video, I know I'm not in the same exact situation as you but our feelings were very similar. I quit basketball my senior year of high school after being a four year varsity starter because it made me so unhappy. I would cry overnight after practice or games whether I did good or bad. I grew up on a traveling team that was very respected and taught me so many lessons on how a team and life should be ran and what I had in high school was no where near that. I had so many people come up to me at school, the mall, at other games and tell me that I would regret my decision and that I was letting my talent and hard work go to waste. These people had no idea who I was and had no idea what my parents had to deal with every night when I broke down. I loved that you chose to make yourself happy and stay true to yourself because finally I feel that I'm not alone for choosing to quit to make myself happy. Lately I have been wondering if I made the right decision and this completely reminded me that I have. Thank you for this Gretchen, I don't think this could have come at a more perfect time. Love you so much!!!

Wow this is crazy. I definitely, definitely understand the NCAA rules and I do think they mean well with it all, but you're right there could for sure be some tweaks. But regardless, I'm sorry you had to make this tough decision and I give you so much props for it! Good luck in whatever life brings you next ❤️

I have so much respect for you! You're a great role model and it's so clear that you are an amazing human. Thanks for doing what you do! 😊

I don't want this to come off rude, but in your vlogs and regular videos I could never take you seriously and that sounds so mean but this video changed that! You talk so eloquently and even though you thought you were all over the place, you did really good at explaining everything. Best of luck to you Gretchen!! :)

I was a D1 rower at UT and started a business my 2nd year of school! I chose to pursue my business which will allow me to retire in my 20's vs winning 1st or 2nd at the NCAA Championship. After my 2nd year I chose not to pursue Rowing anymore and felt so isolated, misunderstood, and judged. I was also very self critical and my self image was partially based on rowing. There was pain through the experience and detaching to pursue my future but it was worth it.... I know how you felt and it is hard to go through something like that when it was your life and most importantly your commitment to others and yourself. We made good decisions, trading the good for the great. Keep going Gretchen! Don't listen to the haters ;)

I'm sure this was a super hard decision, but I'm glad that you put your happiness first! Not many people have the courage to do that

Yes Gretchen do what makes you happy. Are we gonna get a sophomore year room tour?

@GretchenGeraghty7

8 жыл бұрын

Yes!!

Have you considered being a manager?

I started rowing because of you you've been a real inspiration to me

I can only imagine how difficult it was to make that decision, but I'm proud of you for following your heart and knowing the best choice for you. Xoxo

Is Lucy still rowing? Also, good job making a difficult decision.

Watching this video made me so proud of you Gretchen , I love how you put what you felt in your heart above what everyone else thought , and because of that alone I don't think you will ever regret you decision💕

I know this is really off topic but do you think you and Lucy will film dorm tours this year? I love you guys!! ❤️

@GretchenGeraghty7

8 жыл бұрын

Yes!! :)

@gracerose8513

8 жыл бұрын

please tell me you have done a move in day vlog.....

Wow. That is really fucked up!!!!!!! I gained so much respect for you for making this.

So proud of you for making such a huge decision Gretchen! I just transferred to a different college and that was a hard decision to make but I'm so happy that I made it. I'm saying that because I know what it feels like to struggle with whether a decision you made was right or wrong. Can't believe we're both sophomores in college now and the same age, it's so cool to see fellow youtubers going to college!

Aw Gretchen! We're all here to support you! Don't think about that this could be a bad decision, think about the opportunities that could be opened up for you.

I rowed my first year too! Great experience but I don't regret focusing more on school one bit, plus rowing is such a lifelong sport, I'm 24 now and looking into local adult crews.

I rowed my freshman year of college at a D1 school as well (as a walk on) and I totally understand where you are coming from! It is such a big commitment, but it's a blast. I had a difficult decision to stop as well, and while sometimes I did regret it, I know ultimately it was the best decision for me.

I saw the BU rowing roster and was wondering why you weren't on it anymore!

@GretchenGeraghty7

8 жыл бұрын

I'm still on the lightweight rowing roster lol :)

I think this is a super mature decision. When you start to doubt yourself, try and remember that it's super important to do fewer things well, it's so much better to fully invest in a couple things instead of doing too many things half way. Being stretched too thin is SO easy to fall into in college.

So much respect for you to be able to share such personal information. It's being loyal to this whole KZread family. Love your videos & you. 💙

i love how honest you are to us and how you care for us

i think we are the same person (im a d1 rower at UVA)

@maddieivey3882

8 жыл бұрын

best school ever :)))

@annellen2694

8 жыл бұрын

Aye DMV

@courtneyaych558

8 жыл бұрын

I went there too

Aww this is so sad how they wouldn't let you talk about rowing. Like something you were so passionate about was limited for you to talk about. I know when I first found your channel and heard you rowed, I was so fascinated that I looked into it at my college. Things didn't work out for me, but it made me knowledgable about it. I would think that it would provide a good message about rowing and especially to go to Boston University. This is just crazy, but I think you made the right decision for you Gretchen. Sorry to hear about this, but now you can try so many other things on campus that you weren't allowed to before. :D

is Lucy still rowing??? and congrats gretch you're amazing!

@isabelglitter9225

8 жыл бұрын

Yes, Lucy is still rowing :)

Don't ever apologize for being happy! Love you and so proud of you for being honest and open

I watched this whole video even tho I don't know anything about rowing 😂 But I'm so sorry you had to go through all of that last year and will definitely keep supporting your KZread so you didn't make a mistake! Tons of people love your channel and I'm sure you'll continue to grow thanks for opening up love you !😊

There are definitely people who aren't going to agree with your decision to quit rowing but you need to do what makes you happy. If doing KZread is what makes you the happiest then making it a priority for you is the right path. Proud of you for making life decisions to benefit yourself ❤️

Im sure you'll have times you might regret it, I recently transferred from a school I loved to another school because it was the best for what I wanted for my career! Yes there are days I regret it but I always end up being reminded that I made the best decision for me and my future goals! It's sooooo hard but it makes you so much stronger as a person to put yourself first and focus on YOUR happiness and not what others think! Good for you!!! :)

That's so crazy! I just got back from sport law where we were talking about Bloom v. NCAA (I think that's the case) about endorsements and being a D1 athlete! I'm glad you are happy with the decision you made!

omg, i totally get it. rowing is a HUGE part of life when you do it in college. it takes SO MUCH TIME out of your life. thanks for sharing girl. p.s. i live in boston too :)

I really love you for this video. You're such a strong person, and it's such an inspiration. I also learned that I had to make choices for myself this summer and it isn't for anyone else, do whatever makes you happy 💜

Wow, that is so much stress on you girl. I hope everything works out! You definitely have to follow your heart and hope for the best! Good luck with everything Gretchen 💕

You have always been one of my favorite youtubers and this video was awesome and I know your decision was so hard but I really admire you for what you are doing and how you portray yourself! Best of luck this year! xx

I've never heard of rowing lol I'm from Iowa we don't do that here

@TheCurlySosa

8 жыл бұрын

heyyyy I live here lol

@AntaniaK

8 жыл бұрын

Haha really what city I'm from the Des Moines Area

@TheCurlySosa

8 жыл бұрын

+Antania24 Cedar Rapids 😇

@KaydenceBrooks

8 жыл бұрын

Omg same. I'm from Iowa and i have never heard of rowing 😂😂

@TheCurlySosa

8 жыл бұрын

+Lois Lane mmm ok? never heard of it still

WHAAAAT AHHH YOU ALMOST WENT TO MADISON OMG

Is Lucy still rowing?

@isabelglitter9225

8 жыл бұрын

Yes she is

@allison839

8 жыл бұрын

If she is, then obviously neither of them will be able to say anything as Gretchen explained

@sydneyyyxxoo

8 жыл бұрын

yes

Good for you Gretchen!! We will all support you on your decisions & anything that makes you happy :)

You're such a wonderful person, Gretchen, and SO well spoken. Thank you for this!

Glad you can follow what you believe in! Also, are summer vlogs over/ will you continue vlogging through the fall!!! I look forward to them everyday!!!

I hope one day I get to meet you! You're seriously such an amazing KZread and its so awesome how genuine you are with us your subscribers. LOVE YOU GRETCHEN

i cried while watching this I'm so proud of you gretchen this is such a big decision i hope everything works out!

aww this is sad to me. I never knew the rules were so strict. I'm glad you're staying on KZread! I love your channel and you always keep me uplifted with your happy attitude!

I also row D1 at a school in Michigan and my rowing deterred me from doing a youtube channel too. I know exactly what your going through! It is frustrating going through all of the NCAA red tape. Love your videos!

So sorry you had to make a decision like this but I'm so glad you stuck with youtube because you're seriously one of my favorite youtubers!

I admire you for the decision you made either way! As a subscriber I admire you for this difficult decision. We love you!!!!

So incredibly proud of you on making your decision and following your heart.

So is Lucy still rowing?

@brookedennis7080

8 жыл бұрын

I would say no just because she's into vlogging now their shared vlogging channel! I could be wrong though.

@tarak3756

8 жыл бұрын

+Brooke Dennis she said that se won't be vlogging anymore

@TramTran7

8 жыл бұрын

Yes Gretchen said she is!

@sydneyyyxxoo

8 жыл бұрын

yes

Aww I'm so sorry you had to deal with this!!!

Glad you're happy and content with your decision, love you girl!

I would love hear more about how rowing works. Such as what the different classes mean. Congrats on being a D1 athlete and yay for having a great team.

ok like a million times thank you thank you thank you for this video! I've been talking to a lot of d1 schools for tennis so I plan on playing but I also plan on doing KZread and videography. thanks for this tip so much, I really hope ncaa does take a reality check working next few years because that's just ridiculous

You do you girl! Everyone has to make sacrifices. I know how you feel:)

I think you made the right choice. Sports should be about having fun and being active. The fact that an organization can take it over for their own profit motives and dictate who can participate and what you can and can't do is just wrong. KZread can be a stepping stone to a real future career for the rest of your life whereas rowing or other sports should just be fun hobby for you to enjoy.

when are you posting your move in day vlog? like an estimated amount of time?

I think you are so strong for being able to make this decision. It must have been so hard. Ugh I'm so sorry this happened.

Did you have scholarship?

@user-wo7nu8wl1t

8 жыл бұрын

No she didn't

@sydneyyyxxoo

8 жыл бұрын

No. Lightweight rowing can't receive scholarships.

@shelbywalters2139

7 жыл бұрын

Why??

@KateWatry

7 жыл бұрын

Hi! I am a new college vlogger and would love for you to check my channel out! Thanks!

BU is my dream school to continue coming at thank you so much for this video it was so helpful I'm happy you're following your heart!!

I've been wondering about rowing for the past year !!! Thanks Gretchen your great!!!

glad you made this video Gretchen. I'm glad you've chose what makes you happy. :) also did you vlog your move in day to your sophomore year? I love your freshman year move in vlog!

I LOVE YOU GRETCHEN YOURE SO STRONG!!!

I got so excited when you said Wisconsin, since I live here! But totally support your decision!💗

Did you vlog moving into bu this year?

hope you have a great school year and this decisions pays off! also i live near boston so hopefully i see you one day this year :)

Is Lucy still rowing? Or did she row too?

I meant you at a regretta (the one that was so rainy and cold in April) and it was amazing that I was able to see you. You have inspired me to be a D1 rower. But like you, I also chose to stop after my freshman year. I didn't know what I was getting in to.

Omg u r my favorite youtuber ever. I love u so much!! U r the most positive person ever!!!

Is this why you had to take down one of the vlogmasses?

@GretchenGeraghty7

8 жыл бұрын

Yes

@dr831kade

8 жыл бұрын

aw which one?

@somyaverma1308

8 жыл бұрын

it was awhile ago but she had uploaded an edited version

What does it take to be a D1 athlete?

That's so crazy! I remember commenting on a vlog asking if you were still rowing because I though u quit. So sorry that you couldn't talk about something you love to the people u love

I'm so happy that at least for your freshman year you got to live out your dream playing D1, although tbh I'm not v sure if I know exactly what rowing is as nobody does it around here. But my sport is basketball and I know I'll never be recruited because that's crazy competitive. I'm glad you followed your heart. 💜💜

I can't imagine how difficult it must have been to make this video, we love you and support you Gretchen! ❤️❤️

fav youtuber!!! ILY GRETCHEN❤❤❤❤❤

Gretchen Im so proud of you!!!! You are following your passion and that's always the best. Those rules suck its so unfair anyways. Also I was wondering what happened with rowing cause you used to talk about it all the time, but its really understandable. Love you

Now time for you to make a lot of our dreams come true and join a sorority💕

So sorry that this happened to you :( that's so not fair. You're so great and dedicated to KZread. People don't understand how important KZread can be to us. Love you! xoxo

Omg I was just scrolling through dorm tours and then this video came up and I row and idk I just thought that was so weird just because like not the most common sport. I've been rowing since I was 10 and that's so cool a KZread rows too!!!!!