Kai Trump speaking on camera during a YouTube video.
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Kai Trump Gets Emotional Over College Move-In: 'I'm Struggling'

Donald Trump Jr.'s eldest daughter got surprisingly candid in a new vlog about her rocky transition to life at the University of Miami.

By Nina BrooksPublished Updated 2 min read

Starting college is a massive milestone for any teenager, but doing it in front of a massive online audience adds a whole extra layer of intensity. Kai Trump is officially embarking on her higher education journey at the University of Miami, and the high-profile freshman isn't sugarcoating how tough the transition has been. In a new YouTube vlog documenting her major move, the teenager got incredibly candid about the emotional rollercoaster of leaving home. Giving subscribers a raw look at her first days on campus, she admitted on camera that the shift to dorm life was hitting her far harder than expected. Tears flowed as she confessed to her viewers that she was having a genuinely difficult time coping with the sudden life change. "I'm struggling right now," she revealed during the vlog, capturing the exact moment the weight of the move settled in. The honest admission provided a surprisingly relatable glimpse into her world as she navigated unpacked boxes, a brand-new city, and the daunting reality of being on her own for the first time.

Where is Kai Trump going to college As the eldest daughter of Donald Trump Jr. and his ex-wife Vanessa Trump, Kai has spent much of her life near the spotlight. However, her move to Coral Gables marks her first real step into independent adult life. Choosing the University of Miami keeps her in the Sunshine State, but relocating to campus brings an entirely new set of daily challenges away from her family base. Her decision to post the emotional footage on YouTube allowed fans to see a vulnerable side of the celebrity grandchild. Rather than presenting a picture-perfect lifestyle, she chose to keep the video authentic, highlighting the overwhelming feelings that typically accompany packing up your childhood room and settling into a college residence hall.

Kai Trump speaking on camera during a YouTube video.
Kai Trump speaking on camera during a YouTube video.

Is Kai Trump on YouTube The open vlog quickly picked up traction across social platforms as viewers rallied around her transparent take on freshman jitters. Moving into a dormitory is rarely seamless, and dealing with homesickness while adjusting to a busy university schedule is a hurdle almost every new student faces. Though the initial move-in process triggered plenty of tears and anxiety, the new Miami student is pushing forward into her freshman year. With classes getting underway and campus life kicking into full gear, viewers are watching closely to see how the young starlet adapts to her new independence.

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Kai Trump speaking on camera during a YouTube video.
The 18-year-old told viewers she was “really struggling.”
“I’m not a very emotional person at all, so this is like really weird for me to cry,” she said in the video.
“I think knowing that I have to say goodbye to everyone tonight really, really sucks,” the teen added.
Trump (pictured above on Tuesday) went on to express excitement over her “next chapter.”
“It happens to everyone,” Trump (pictured above on July 16) said. “It’s time to move on.”

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Kai Trump is currently enrolled as a freshman at the University of Miami.
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