When Valerie Do, 19, applied to study at Miami University in 2019, she envisioned sunny days lounging on Florida’s beaches surrounded by palm trees, inspired by what she had seen in movies.
As an international student from Vietnam, she was unable to visit the university before applying. When she received her acceptance letter, she was puzzled to find that she had been accepted to Miami University in Ohio.
Initially, she wondered if Ohio might be a district or county in Florida. However, after a quick Google search, she discovered that she had applied to the wrong Miami University and that there were no beaches in Ohio. Instead, it was situated in a cornfield in the Midwest of America.
Despite the unexpected outcome, Do realized that Miami University had an excellent business school. Considering the financial aid, scholarship, safety, and the quality of the program, she decided to accept the offer and moved from Vietnam to Ohio.
She frequently shared her story of how she ended up at Miami University as a campus tour guide. Finding it amusing, she decided to create a TikTok video using the trending sound “I’m Already There” by Lone Star, poking fun at herself for the mistake.
In the viral video, Do mimes along to the song, accompanied by dramatic gestures. The text overlay reveals her initial confusion and disappointment about ending up in Ohio instead of Florida.
The video garnered over 1.5 million views, with viewers finding it entertaining. Comments referencing Miami University’s tagline “love and honor” flooded the video.
One viewer questioned if Do had researched the school before applying. In a follow-up video, she explained that she only researched the university after receiving her acceptance due to various factors, including financial aid.
Despite some criticism, Do is content with her decision and believes that ending up in Ohio was a fortunate mistake. She mentioned feeling safer in Ohio compared to her experience during a visit to Miami, Florida, where she had to switch Airbnb accommodations due to safety concerns.
Do considers the viral TikTok video as a lighthearted and funny creation aimed at making people laugh. She expressed her love for her school and emphasized that choosing Miami University was a great decision.
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