By Fox News (Health) | Created at 2026-09-02 20:57:50 | Updated at 2026-09-02 22:00:32
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Kai Trump, the 19-year-old granddaughter of President Donald Trump, detailed her emotional transition to college life in a video posted to her YouTube channel, capturing everything from early-morning team meetings to an unexpected bout of strep throat during her first week at the University of Miami.
The video documents her final days in Jupiter, Florida, before moving into her apartment to join the University of Miami women’s golf team as a freshman.
During the drive home after playing a round of golf before her move, Kai spoke about the stress of leaving her home routine behind.
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"I’ve been, like, literally sobbing," she said.
"It’s just, like, really sad that I have to say goodbye to, like, everyone today. I’m not, like, a very emotional person at all, so this is, like, really weird for me to cry.
In her video haul, Kai unveiled her official 2026–2027 season gear from the University of Miami women's golf team, ranging from apparel to specialized practice equipment. (Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
"I’m just struggling right now just, like, thinking about it, but, like, I’m excited."
Once Kai arrived in Miami, her best friend, Emma, helped her move in and brought along groceries to make sure she was eating during the busy move.
"Emma got me some frozen foods because I haven't eaten in like three days," Kai said in the video.
During a drive home from the golf course, the president's granddaughter spoke openly about becoming emotional as she prepared to leave her family and friends. (Kai Trump/YouTube)
As classes began, the president’s granddaughter chronicled the early start to her athletic and academic responsibilities, noting a 7 a.m. team meeting on her first Monday.
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"I’m very tired if you guys cannot tell by my face," she said while getting ready.
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The vlog also highlighted her official team gear haul, including Miami-branded apparel and golf equipment, as well as her first team practice. However, her initial week on campus was interrupted when she fell ill shortly after classes began.
Golfer Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump (Kai's mother) arrive for Woods' plea conference hearing in a DUI case from a rollover crash in March Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026, in Stuart, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
"I got sick with strep on Wednesday, my first week of school," Kai told viewers later in the vlog.
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"I came all the way back to Jupiter because I was so sick. I needed, like, my mom to nurse me back to health."
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Trump is the elder daughter of Donald Trump Jr. and his ex-wife, Vanessa Trump.
In other recent news involving her family, golfer Tiger Woods arrived alongside Vanessa Trump for Woods' plea conference hearing in a DUI case stemming from a rollover crash in Florida that occurred in March.
Khloe Quill is a lifestyle writer with Fox News Digital. She and the lifestyle team cover a range of story topics including food and drink, travel, and health.
