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I FEEL THE EXACT SAME WAY!!!! I'm pre-med, and I cant think of the last time I didn't cry over Organic Chem. Being Pre-med is such a challenging path to take, but the fact you're taking it just shows that your willing to do the hard stuff. Later on in life you're gonna look back on this vlog and be happy with the choices you made. YOU GOT THIS IZZY!!!! i'm rooting for you :)
Even if you decide you do not want to be a doctor, your current studies are still great for going into other areas like pharmacy, research, or other areas in science and healthcare! All you can do is your best whether that be in medical school or somewhere else equally as great! Life is a journey and will work itself out :)
Hang in there. Pre-med is meant to be hard, if it was easy everyone would do it. Once you get that acceptance letter, it is the best feeling. This road is not easy but one day someone will come to you for medical advice and you'll be able to help them. It is challenging, but I think the pros always outweigh the cons.
I think it depends. Psych pre-med isn't that hard compared to engineering/STEM pre-med. It's totally dependent on how hard you choose to push yourself.
Just the fact that youre in hawaii make all ideas or plans easier and better but try connecting w the island itself and at the same time re align your focus. I know its hard to balance fun life and school while your at the best island in the world but you got this, you have a good support team behind you and it should be alright. Love and aloha
Your videos helped me cope with anxiety during my present pregnancy because I am still in college and on many scholarships. I was afraid of balancing a baby and education. I got nervous but your channel inspired me to adapt to change and struggles. As a Dine’e woman, I am happy there are RUclipsrs like yourself. 🥰😁
Hey Izzy - I’m a fourth year med student in NYC - you’re definitely right about being a product of your environment (it’s easy to feel like you should be stressed when everyone else around you is too!) Many of the commenters are right... it doesn’t really change in medical school or into residency. In a lot of ways it becomes progressively more challenging. That said, you’re ahead of the curve in a lot of ways and you’re only able to handle those stresses if you figure out a good work life balance. Medicine is a lot of work, but the impact you can have on people’s lives makes it all worth it. If you’re looking for a mentor feel free to reach out and we can figure something out!
Research shows that peers matter a lot and they help u excel. In Columbia you don't feel the stress so much because everyone is working hard. Here in Hawaii you don't have the same motivation. You need the right infrastructure-libraries, study groups, etc to keep yourself disciplined. Don't let one semester in Hawaii make you lose sight of your life goals.
Just wanted to comment as I'm someone who faced the exact same dilemma as you while I was a premed student! I think it's definitely normal to think about how other career options may be less stress than medicine but looking at the big picture, pharmacy school/neuroscientist/Ph.D students also go through an extreme amount of stress- the way I look at it is if you're already going through the hard route why not put in a little more effort to achieve a little bigger goal? For me, even though pharm school was more appealing in undergrad than medicine, the prospects of obtaining a job is so much worse (job saturation). And I am an avid watcher of your vlogs so I know that you are someone who is super personable, will shine at interviews, and have unique qualities that not a lot of neurotic premeds have so I think you have more than enough shot at getting into med school! Just wanted to give my 2 cents as someone who's been in your exact shoes and now I'm accepted into med school and so glad I stuck with my original plan! Never doubt yourself! You are more than enough :)
Sophomore Izzy: College in NYC, exploring places and making friends. Senior Izzy: College in Hawaii, still a student at Barnard, experiencing the waves, enjoying the beach, and making more friends.
I feel like everyone is saying that you should keep pushing and not get “distracted” but tbh there is nothing wrong with taking breaks, enjoying the beach and friends. You’re still so young and having fun is important. I also think your discipline is amazing & you’re such a hard worker. I think the question isn’t whether you can continue pre-med but rather do you really want to? I think you know the answer to that. I was an ex-physics major for a year and a half and although I loved physics, it just wasn’t for me and everyday I felt worse and worse about myself. I’ve switched over to a double major in English & Linguistics and I love learning so much more now & I’m pursuing my passion and exercising my skills in writing, reading, and communicating.
Being a pre-med student it's difficult to get up some mornings, but find that one goal and focus on that. Now's the time to build that discipline and grit. If it was easy, everybody would do it so hang in there; you got this!
I feel you girl! I know it's cliche, but my advice would be to go into a career that you love. Do you love the idea of being a doctor? Is this what you are truly passionate about? If so, you are absolutely intelligent and hard-working enough to succeed. If you don't feel like you love it, please try to find something that you do love. Life is too short to be stuck in a career that you despise. I am an occupational therapist and even making it through my program was excruciating. I can't even count the amount of days I spent crying and breaking down over the stress and pressure. If it's not something you really want to do, it isn't going to be worth it. I guess my point is not whether you CAN do it (you can) but whether it's really where your heart is at. Spend some time reflecting and don't feel pressured to make a decision. Sending love to you ❤
Just wanna say, you just gotta keep on fighting. I'm a first yr med student, and if I'm being honest, it's extra difficult because of everything being online. Just trying to survive every day, grinding, while taking breaks when I need it. Just keep on fighting! This world needs doctors who have heart for helping people in need. 💕
I felt the same way, I graduated being Pre-Med but realized too late that I just did not want that stress forever... I decided to pursue a Masters in something different. I feel ya, there’s a lot of stress in being Pre-Med.
Izzy, I was premed for three years throughout college and I did an internship in the hospital and decided I wanted to be a nurse! You can do SO much with your knowledge and honestly, the stress isnt worth it and it's only going to get worse from here. Focus on the little baby steps to get there. I am so much happier and way more interested in my studies. I'm currently working full time as a phlebotomist and starting an accelerated nursing program next year. Just breathe, you're young, you will figure it out! Your mental health isnt worth the stress of rigorous courses.
Hang in there! You’re an amazing student, you can to do anything you set your mind to it. I never had organic chem in college, but for what I’ve heard it’s hard, but what I do know is that most science classes seem more difficult at the beginning than they do later, bc it takes some time to understand the process for solving each type of problem - and don’t forget you changed majors so you haven’t been doing this type of exercises since freshman. Don’t be so hard on yourself!! I hope you are doing better with physics too. We’ll be rooting for you no matter which path you choose!! Sending hugs your way!
I think the journey is as important as the destination. Sometimes we just need to focus on now and not so much on the future. If we do our best everything will turn out great.
this vlog couldn't have come at a better time- I struggle with chronic procrastination and just threw a whole lot at myself this fall. most of it are things I absolutely cannot drop, and I'm stressing out with a whole lot of important deadlines. I'm trying to reason with myself saying that I'm just going to try to get through this semester, and next semester will be better and easier- it's just this difficult hump of this year that I have to make through. good luck Izzy! we love you whatever you choose
hi izzy! i just wanted to pop by nd say that ive been watching u since your ag days and i'm so proud of how far you've come! you're a huge inspiration for me and motivate me to do my best each day, so thank you for that!
Hey Izzy, you’re not alone. Am currently studying medicine in China in Chinese. Medicine is already difficult but to learn it in a different language makes it 10x harder. Push through ❤️
Thanks for being so honest! It will help others realise they’re not alone. And best of luck with everything😊 it will all work out in the end trust me!!!
Izzy, I completely get it. There are days I want to quit studying to be a teacher and start nursing school or study to be a pharmacist. I have the drive to do those things but it’s difficult to choose one without any regrets.
I’ve been watching you since you started and I will say hang in there! It’s very easy to lose focus in beautiful Hawaii. You need the structure that is New York! Once you’re back you will be fine. Keep your eye on the prize if you are looking to be a doctor/neuroscientist. Also you can change your mind again and I won’t be mad at you! A career that you’re going to do most of your adult life is something you need to be passionate about.
Just wanna say that, i’ve been watching your videos since forever and i’ve seen how you handle things, its very inspiring and you inspire me a lot in life🥺. I know you can do this, your going through a phase of feeling tired and it’s very understandable :), i am a law student major and sometimes it’s hard and i breakdown but i know we all can do this. I definitely believe you can do this, sending out love and support for you💛🤍💛🤍
I totally understand what you're going through and it's so confusing and hard to figure out, but I commend you for all the work you've been doing! Like you said, take it day by day and things will work themselves out. Maybe there will be that spark you've been looking for that will push you through med school or that spark could take you to other places, but that moment of clarity will come. Keep enjoying the sunshine :)
As a med student during the pandemic, I feel exactly like you, but I realized that keeping talking to friends, and moving my “study setup” of place at home, really helps to keep sanity...
I just wanted to pop in and add my 2 cents. I’m an M1 in medical school and medical school is not for the weak at all. I spend a lot of time crying lol. Make sure that you really want to be a doctor because med school will make you question your abilities. That being said it’s so rewarding to put in the work and see results. I’ve learned so much already it’s kind of mind boggling.
I was in the EXACT same boat as you in undergrad (neuro major/formerly premed, now studying data science at harvard). it’s obviously easier to say in retrospect, but don’t let yourself get too worked up. you are clearly motivated, hardworking, and intelligent. give yourself time to figure it out and know that you will follow through on whatever you choose. maybe that will still be med school or maybe it won’t, but just know that you wield as much power as you choose to in the situation.
I feel you but it will all pay off, I promise. Take it easy everyday, remember to spend time just for yourself. You'll do great, can't wait for the day you get accepted into Medical School 💙
Hey💚 i understand how you are feeling. The whole world (im from Argentina) is going through a very hard and weird time, so i think you have to remind yourself that you are doing the best you can. Also, i think in the United States you have these obligation on being super productive, always doing something, and maybe what you need is to take a day off, free your mind a little bit. Something that is helping me with stress, anxiety and sadness is reminding my self that now more than ever im not the only one feeling this way. I hope that you are doing better 💚 take care!
No matter what anyone tells you, you can do it! Also, Reddit is a the best first-hand resource on what you can do and how to plan for the future. I would say start planning now if you are freshmen, maybe before the first semester or after. And schedule in volunteering and researching, any anyother activies for the whole 4 years. Also, no one ever told me this, but when you take general classes (Gen. Org/Chem; Bio; Physics), really try to understand it. Because the better you understand everything earlier, the easier the MCAT will be! I know some people will be like just get a B or just pass the class. But honestly, if you can really understand everything, your MCAT score will be so much better! Anyway, that is my advice.
I’m premed as well!! And I feel overwhelmed all the time with stress. Being online has made me lack motivation, but watching your videos makes me feel motivated.
Tunnel vision is truly a curse as a premed. You can do it! Pre-med is supposed to be difficult, but as long as you stay on task you can do it. Don't forget to go to office hours when you need help! The professors are always there to help you :)
I fully understand that these times have caused an intense amount of stress and it feels like it’ll never end. I just don’t think you should put any limits on yourself. Of course that doesn’t mean becoming a doctor or it’s a failure. But, I mean that you should take things a day at a time and with time you’ll realize and find a concrete answer as to the route you want to take that’ll ultimately lead to happiness and joy. Be happy and enjoy the process, it makes all the success that will come soon worth it! Hope you’re in a better state of mind now 💜
Honestly I've been feeling like that lately, especially during the pandemic where I'm not around that atmosphere of always studying and talking about med school. I've been reconsidering, I'm currently in my gap year doing the master's program at my school, and thinking if it's worth the stress and the years to reach an end goal. Before, I always thought of it as continuing my education instead of going into the field. But now I look at how many years of studying and stressful nights it's going to be and if I'll be happy. At the end, it's your choice, and what you think will make you happy. I think I fell in love with research more than anything, so maybe PhD is the right choice for me. But honestly, PhD is stressful and just as long as an MD, so it's what makes you happy in the end as well as being happy throughout the journey, because that's important too. We're all young and have time to figure it out, as you said it's definitely something that we can't decide because it's a tough decision to make early on. Do what you love and the rest will follow! Love watching your vlogs, and whatever you decide, you will do great.
I am writing from Turkey. believe me I feel the same as you. The online process affects us all too much. But you are in a very beautiful place and you have good memories. There are those who cannot do this. You're not alone. hope you can keep everything in balance. Love u xxx
If it makes you feel any better, I think all of us in school rn feel the stress piling up and the motivation going down... you can get through this girl :) I'm not premed but I am a microbiology major looking to go to grad school for forensics so I definitely feel that stress from the competitive nature of it all. Anyway, we are all here for you and hopefully all of us in school will get through this online situation together :) !!
The title of this video hit me hard and I am about to watch it☹️taking four science classes and labs along with it is really draining for me rn too and i keep having exams every week( im pre dental)🥺 I love your videos girl❤️much love
I FEEL THE SAME WAY TOO! I'm a pre-pa major and it's really difficult especially with having classes online, I almost failed biology but I can tell that you study very hard. Girlll, you can do it!!!
11:20 Definitely the right approach! Shoot for the moon without necessarily picking a specific direction :) all the world can ask of you is that you do your best each and every day whatever that may be. And if you keep trying your best other people will see that and you'll undoubtedly pick up opportunities along the way because of it that will eventually lead you to where you're meant to be! Thanks for showing the harder (perhaps less glamorous) side of university in your vlogs! PS. Congrats on publishing a paper! :)
Hello izzy!! Just don’t be too hard on yourself! It’s normal to feel pressured especially with the career path that you’ve chosen, but please don’t forget to prioritize your mental health first. ☺️ Take those breaks! And as long as you put in the work, things will naturally go the way they’re meant to go. Carpe diem but also don’t forget to enjoy the journey ☺️💕
Hi Izzy! I've never been a since student before and did relatively little of it during my pre-university education, but last year I decided to switch my program to comp sci and it is also super hard for me and I feel overwhelmed by it a lot too. Can't give you much advice but just wanted to let you know I feel the same way! :) I think with science it takes more time to let the information soak down, and even though it is so much harder & more stressful than my previous degree (Economics), I'm learning much more and I'm glad of it. There are days when I feel more confident in my choice and days when I doubt if it is possible for me to finish with this degree, but I think looking back I would be more proud of myself if I stick through it. Good luck with your studies no matter what your choice is! xx
Give yourself some grace, just try your best, and listen to your body when it's giving you signs of when to stop and your limits! The biggest lesson I've learned from being pre-med is that there is no deadline for when you can become a doctor, and so choose a path that sets you up for the most success both mentally and academically!
Just graduated in May with my Chemistry degree and the best advice I can give you is what you already said. You can’t look so much into the future that it consumes you. You have to take it one semester at a time, one class at a time. I graduated in 5 years due to a switch my in major and it felt like I would never graduate, but it’s coming :) And also, you’re pre-med degree will open up tons of doors for you even if you don’t decide to do the doctor route!
pre-med has been draining especially nowadays since here in my place, we still don't get to unwind or hang out with friends. still stuck at home most of the time staring all day in front of a screen. better than nothing though so gotta appreciate everything we have.
i really respect American pre-med students, the commitment and dedication is key for a career in medicine. Also keep going trust me have a previous degree makes med school feel much more attainable and you'll feel more prepared. As a UK med student myself i can relate. in the UK you can just start med school after high school at the age of 18, but i decided against that. Medicine is a career for life and you really need to be sure so having a 'pre-med' degree really helps you have many options. Don't give up!
Any pre-health major is tough! if u want to go into some health field u just have to get through these annoying classes like chems, physics etc. and do your best. I don’t mean to be a downer, and I’m sure u know this already, but it’s not worth going through this route if u know u will end up with mostly Bs and a few Cs in those core classes (if grades are an issue, if not then ignore this). That will just make your application process even more stressful then what u are feeling now! If you are absolute dream is to be a doctor then I say move somewhere where u won’t be distracted and focus getting those As in those hard classes. But if it’s not your absolute dream then u need to sit down and think about what other career options will work for u. Good luck and I know it’s a tough time but u got this !
I am in the second year of medical school in Japan. I'm thinking exactly the same thing.I sometimes wonder why I'm taking such a tough road despite the fact that I like things that are fun and relax. But every time I worry about this, I remember why I aspired to medicine and try to do my best with things that are in front of my eyes. If I have two things I want, I'll try to grab both. It may be painful now, but I will be proud of my hard work one day, when I look back on it. Watching your video made me feel a little better, thinking that I wasn't the only one worried about this. Thank you for speaking honestly. Let's do our best together!
you should think about economics again if science isn't really your thing! You can do so much with econ and there's so much less stress. you could go to law school, grad school, do investment banking, wealth management etc if that is something that also interests you
Take it one day at a time.. dont be too hard on yourself.. set a fixed schedule for studying and stick to it no matter how appealing going to the beach is..
I had a breakdown earlier today about the exact same thing being premed and bless the youtube algorithm for recommending this to me because I really needed to hear this
I think your idea of taking things at a time is a good idea. Just give yourself a little bit of time and see where you then feel like you want to go. I mean this is a period of time in which everything is different for everyone, but maybe you can use it as a chance to get to know yourself a little bit better and find out what you want 🧡
19 year old pharmD major here! I can totally relate to you lol. I just want to say that you got this (I'm talking to myself here too)! It gets really hard and this semester has really made me feel like I don't deserve to be in my program. But what's kind of helping me is taking breaks and working with my classmates through face time. Just keep your head up, you're almost there!😊🦋☁️🌱✨
Hi Izzy, I'm not pre-med but I'm currently in nursing school! I also struggled between deciding between med school and other healthcare careers. I would definitely advise you to go with your gut and try to figure out what you value in a career long-term. For me, I wanted a career that would give me the freedom to switch specialties and pursue advanced degrees, such as become an NP or CRNA. I also really prioritize work-life balance, and I knew in my gut that I wasn't passionate enough about becoming a physician to make it through 8+ years of schooling and training. With that said, any career path will involve a lot of stress and self-doubt, which is completely normal and does not invalidate your worth or future success in any way! I know you'll be successful whichever path you choose
Hi Izzy! Been following your vlogs since 2018. You’re a hardworking and smart student. I think you’d be a great candidate for med school. But what could help you now, is to ask yourself: what do you really want to do with your life? Do you love what you do as a premed student? Do you feel that becoming a doctor is what you might be called to pursue? Also, just my two cents, maybe going to the beach and friends is distracting you from focusing on your studies. Nothing wrong w/ taking a break, but it’d help to schedule your activities, like maybe go out and have fun on weekends, but weekdays are dedicated to school grind. If you go out everyday, it might eat up your time, and wont have enough left to study. Just work on balancing. :) You can do it. Nothing worth having ever comes easy. Dont give uppp.
Is the physics pre med class at Columbia hard? I’m a prospective visiting student but I don’t know if I don’t know if it’s a really bad class the bio ones.. anyways love your videos queen.
Hang in there Izzy! I know it's all challenging right now but it"ll be worth it in the end, doctor or not! For motivation I've been watching MedKinza on yt. Also don't forget to take care of yourself and that you're not alone. I believe in you((:
Hey Izzy, I'm STEM/premed also. And it's kicking my butt. I want to be a doctor too and I just think of everyone who went through the same struggle and succeeded! We got this 😊
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I FEEL THE EXACT SAME WAY!!!! I'm pre-med, and I cant think of the last time I didn't cry over Organic Chem. Being Pre-med is such a challenging path to take, but the fact you're taking it just shows that your willing to do the hard stuff. Later on in life you're gonna look back on this vlog and be happy with the choices you made. YOU GOT THIS IZZY!!!! i'm rooting for you :)
I hope your experience also turns out like this! Good luck!
organic chem was probably the most stressed over school i've ever been
I’m also in organic chem and my finals are this week I’m sooo nervous :( wish me luck
me reading this when I have an ochem 2 midterm tomorrow aaa
Org chem wasn’t that hard for me but I’d fail in Physics fosho
Even if you decide you do not want to be a doctor, your current studies are still great for going into other areas like pharmacy, research, or other areas in science and healthcare! All you can do is your best whether that be in medical school or somewhere else equally as great! Life is a journey and will work itself out :)
Girllll I almost failed an ochem class but I just rocked my first block of medical school. You’ll get there! 💕
Hang in there. Pre-med is meant to be hard, if it was easy everyone would do it. Once you get that acceptance letter, it is the best feeling. This road is not easy but one day someone will come to you for medical advice and you'll be able to help them. It is challenging, but I think the pros always outweigh the cons.
I think it depends. Psych pre-med isn't that hard compared to engineering/STEM pre-med. It's totally dependent on how hard you choose to push yourself.
Just the fact that youre in hawaii make all ideas or plans easier and better but try connecting w the island itself and at the same time re align your focus. I know its hard to balance fun life and school while your at the best island in the world but you got this, you have a good support team behind you and it should be alright.
Love and aloha
Your videos helped me cope with anxiety during my present pregnancy because I am still in college and on many scholarships. I was afraid of balancing a baby and education. I got nervous but your channel inspired me to adapt to change and struggles. As a Dine’e woman, I am happy there are RUclipsrs like yourself. 🥰😁
Hey Izzy - I’m a fourth year med student in NYC - you’re definitely right about being a product of your environment (it’s easy to feel like you should be stressed when everyone else around you is too!)
Many of the commenters are right... it doesn’t really change in medical school or into residency. In a lot of ways it becomes progressively more challenging. That said, you’re ahead of the curve in a lot of ways and you’re only able to handle those stresses if you figure out a good work life balance.
Medicine is a lot of work, but the impact you can have on people’s lives makes it all worth it.
If you’re looking for a mentor feel free to reach out and we can figure something out!
Research shows that peers matter a lot and they help u excel. In Columbia you don't feel the stress so much because everyone is working hard. Here in Hawaii you don't have the same motivation. You need the right infrastructure-libraries, study groups, etc to keep yourself disciplined.
Don't let one semester in Hawaii make you lose sight of your life goals.
Just wanted to comment as I'm someone who faced the exact same dilemma as you while I was a premed student! I think it's definitely normal to think about how other career options may be less stress than medicine but looking at the big picture, pharmacy school/neuroscientist/Ph.D students also go through an extreme amount of stress- the way I look at it is if you're already going through the hard route why not put in a little more effort to achieve a little bigger goal? For me, even though pharm school was more appealing in undergrad than medicine, the prospects of obtaining a job is so much worse (job saturation).
And I am an avid watcher of your vlogs so I know that you are someone who is super personable, will shine at interviews, and have unique qualities that not a lot of neurotic premeds have so I think you have more than enough shot at getting into med school! Just wanted to give my 2 cents as someone who's been in your exact shoes and now I'm accepted into med school and so glad I stuck with my original plan! Never doubt yourself! You are more than enough :)
Sophomore Izzy: College in NYC, exploring places and making friends.
Senior Izzy: College in Hawaii, still a student at Barnard, experiencing the waves, enjoying the beach, and making more friends.
I miss your old vlogs! I’m happy that you’ve been uploading new ones now :)
I feel like everyone is saying that you should keep pushing and not get “distracted” but tbh there is nothing wrong with taking breaks, enjoying the beach and friends. You’re still so young and having fun is important. I also think your discipline is amazing & you’re such a hard worker. I think the question isn’t whether you can continue pre-med but rather do you really want to? I think you know the answer to that.
I was an ex-physics major for a year and a half and although I loved physics, it just wasn’t for me and everyday I felt worse and worse about myself. I’ve switched over to a double major in English & Linguistics and I love learning so much more now & I’m pursuing my passion and exercising my skills in writing, reading, and communicating.
Being a pre-med student it's difficult to get up some mornings, but find that one goal and focus on that. Now's the time to build that discipline and grit. If it was easy, everybody would do it so hang in there; you got this!
I feel you girl! I know it's cliche, but my advice would be to go into a career that you love. Do you love the idea of being a doctor? Is this what you are truly passionate about? If so, you are absolutely intelligent and hard-working enough to succeed. If you don't feel like you love it, please try to find something that you do love. Life is too short to be stuck in a career that you despise. I am an occupational therapist and even making it through my program was excruciating. I can't even count the amount of days I spent crying and breaking down over the stress and pressure. If it's not something you really want to do, it isn't going to be worth it. I guess my point is not whether you CAN do it (you can) but whether it's really where your heart is at. Spend some time reflecting and don't feel pressured to make a decision. Sending love to you ❤
Just wanna say, you just gotta keep on fighting. I'm a first yr med student, and if I'm being honest, it's extra difficult because of everything being online. Just trying to survive every day, grinding, while taking breaks when I need it. Just keep on fighting! This world needs doctors who have heart for helping people in need. 💕
I felt the same way, I graduated being Pre-Med but realized too late that I just did not want that stress forever... I decided to pursue a Masters in something different. I feel ya, there’s a lot of stress in being Pre-Med.
Izzy, I was premed for three years throughout college and I did an internship in the hospital and decided I wanted to be a nurse! You can do SO much with your knowledge and honestly, the stress isnt worth it and it's only going to get worse from here. Focus on the little baby steps to get there. I am so much happier and way more interested in my studies. I'm currently working full time as a phlebotomist and starting an accelerated nursing program next year. Just breathe, you're young, you will figure it out! Your mental health isnt worth the stress of rigorous courses.
Hang in there! You’re an amazing student, you can to do anything you set your mind to it. I never had organic chem in college, but for what I’ve heard it’s hard, but what I do know is that most science classes seem more difficult at the beginning than they do later, bc it takes some time to understand the process for solving each type of problem - and don’t forget you changed majors so you haven’t been doing this type of exercises since freshman. Don’t be so hard on yourself!! I hope you are doing better with physics too. We’ll be rooting for you no matter which path you choose!! Sending hugs your way!
You are amazing Izzy! inspiring me for years and still do! I hope this makes u feel better and be more encouraged that we will all support you.
I think the journey is as important as the destination. Sometimes we just need to focus on now and not so much on the future. If we do our best everything will turn out great.
this vlog couldn't have come at a better time- I struggle with chronic procrastination and just threw a whole lot at myself this fall. most of it are things I absolutely cannot drop, and I'm stressing out with a whole lot of important deadlines. I'm trying to reason with myself saying that I'm just going to try to get through this semester, and next semester will be better and easier- it's just this difficult hump of this year that I have to make through. good luck Izzy! we love you whatever you choose
Hang in there Izzy!! You'll get through this we love youuu!!!
hi izzy! i just wanted to pop by nd say that ive been watching u since your ag days and i'm so proud of how far you've come! you're a huge inspiration for me and motivate me to do my best each day, so thank you for that!
Video Title: Pre-med is hard
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Hey Izzy, you’re not alone. Am currently studying medicine in China in Chinese. Medicine is already difficult but to learn it in a different language makes it 10x harder. Push through ❤️
rooting for you! you are so brave and determined you got this :)
omg im studying dentistry in a foreign college... if you ever film vlogs i would love to watch haha it's so difficult learning in a new language :(
Thanks for being so honest! It will help others realise they’re not alone. And best of luck with everything😊 it will all work out in the end trust me!!!
love your vlogs! good luck with your studies, fighting !
Izzy, I completely get it. There are days I want to quit studying to be a teacher and start nursing school or study to be a pharmacist. I have the drive to do those things but it’s difficult to choose one without any regrets.
I’ve been watching you since you started and I will say hang in there! It’s very easy to lose focus in beautiful Hawaii. You need the structure that is New York! Once you’re back you will be fine. Keep your eye on the prize if you are looking to be a doctor/neuroscientist. Also you can change your mind again and I won’t be mad at you! A career that you’re going to do most of your adult life is something you need to be passionate about.
Girl don’t let that #beachlife put you off your goals. A few weeks in Hawaii and your ambition/motivation seems to be on the steady decline!
Just wanna say that, i’ve been watching your videos since forever and i’ve seen how you handle things, its very inspiring and you inspire me a lot in life🥺. I know you can do this, your going through a phase of feeling tired and it’s very understandable :), i am a law student major and sometimes it’s hard and i breakdown but i know we all can do this. I definitely believe you can do this, sending out love and support for you💛🤍💛🤍
You can do this Izzy! These stress will be worth it
I totally understand what you're going through and it's so confusing and hard to figure out, but I commend you for all the work you've been doing! Like you said, take it day by day and things will work themselves out. Maybe there will be that spark you've been looking for that will push you through med school or that spark could take you to other places, but that moment of clarity will come. Keep enjoying the sunshine :)
Thank you for KEEPING IT REAL, no matter where life takes you I'm pulling for you Izzy~~~
As a med student during the pandemic, I feel exactly like you, but I realized that keeping talking to friends, and moving my “study setup” of place at home, really helps to keep sanity...
I just wanted to pop in and add my 2 cents. I’m an M1 in medical school and medical school is not for the weak at all. I spend a lot of time crying lol. Make sure that you really want to be a doctor because med school will make you question your abilities. That being said it’s so rewarding to put in the work and see results. I’ve learned so much already it’s kind of mind boggling.
I was in the EXACT same boat as you in undergrad (neuro major/formerly premed, now studying data science at harvard). it’s obviously easier to say in retrospect, but don’t let yourself get too worked up. you are clearly motivated, hardworking, and intelligent. give yourself time to figure it out and know that you will follow through on whatever you choose. maybe that will still be med school or maybe it won’t, but just know that you wield as much power as you choose to in the situation.
I feel you but it will all pay off, I promise. Take it easy everyday, remember to spend time just for yourself. You'll do great, can't wait for the day you get accepted into Medical School 💙
Hey💚 i understand how you are feeling. The whole world (im from Argentina) is going through a very hard and weird time, so i think you have to remind yourself that you are doing the best you can. Also, i think in the United States you have these obligation on being super productive, always doing something, and maybe what you need is to take a day off, free your mind a little bit. Something that is helping me with stress, anxiety and sadness is reminding my self that now more than ever im not the only one feeling this way. I hope that you are doing better 💚 take care!
pre-med is tough but so are you!!!!
You got this!
I appreciate you for your videos like this , very real
No matter what anyone tells you, you can do it! Also, Reddit is a the best first-hand resource on what you can do and how to plan for the future. I would say start planning now if you are freshmen, maybe before the first semester or after. And schedule in volunteering and researching, any anyother activies for the whole 4 years. Also, no one ever told me this, but when you take general classes (Gen. Org/Chem; Bio; Physics), really try to understand it. Because the better you understand everything earlier, the easier the MCAT will be! I know some people will be like just get a B or just pass the class. But honestly, if you can really understand everything, your MCAT score will be so much better! Anyway, that is my advice.
DONT QUIT! i know this video was from a long time ago but I BELIEVE IN YOU, YOU'VE GOT THIS!
thank you for uploading such a wonderful vlog!!!! i hope you’re doing okay! 🥺
I’m premed as well!! And I feel overwhelmed all the time with stress. Being online has made me lack motivation, but watching your videos makes me feel motivated.
don't give up izzy, just go with it
hii omg im so glad ur posting sm again hehe
Tunnel vision is truly a curse as a premed. You can do it! Pre-med is supposed to be difficult, but as long as you stay on task you can do it. Don't forget to go to office hours when you need help! The professors are always there to help you :)
I fully understand that these times have caused an intense amount of stress and it feels like it’ll never end. I just don’t think you should put any limits on yourself. Of course that doesn’t mean becoming a doctor or it’s a failure. But, I mean that you should take things a day at a time and with time you’ll realize and find a concrete answer as to the route you want to take that’ll ultimately lead to happiness and joy. Be happy and enjoy the process, it makes all the success that will come soon worth it! Hope you’re in a better state of mind now 💜
I was about to go to bed BUT I SAW THIS SO I MUST WATCH THIS BEFORE I GO TO SLEEP
Honestly I've been feeling like that lately, especially during the pandemic where I'm not around that atmosphere of always studying and talking about med school. I've been reconsidering, I'm currently in my gap year doing the master's program at my school, and thinking if it's worth the stress and the years to reach an end goal. Before, I always thought of it as continuing my education instead of going into the field. But now I look at how many years of studying and stressful nights it's going to be and if I'll be happy. At the end, it's your choice, and what you think will make you happy. I think I fell in love with research more than anything, so maybe PhD is the right choice for me. But honestly, PhD is stressful and just as long as an MD, so it's what makes you happy in the end as well as being happy throughout the journey, because that's important too. We're all young and have time to figure it out, as you said it's definitely something that we can't decide because it's a tough decision to make early on. Do what you love and the rest will follow! Love watching your vlogs, and whatever you decide, you will do great.
I am writing from Turkey. believe me I feel the same as you.
The online process affects us all too much. But you are in a very beautiful place and you have good memories. There are those who cannot do this. You're not alone. hope you can keep everything in balance. Love u xxx
You can make a soothing video even when stressed out.
i felt this video!!! taking ochem now and my test grades are embarrassing... but we cant give up. rooting for u !!
If it makes you feel any better, I think all of us in school rn feel the stress piling up and the motivation going down... you can get through this girl :) I'm not premed but I am a microbiology major looking to go to grad school for forensics so I definitely feel that stress from the competitive nature of it all. Anyway, we are all here for you and hopefully all of us in school will get through this online situation together :) !!
The title of this video hit me hard and I am about to watch it☹️taking four science classes and labs along with it is really draining for me rn too and i keep having exams every week( im pre dental)🥺 I love your videos girl❤️much love
You got this, good friends and good extracurricular makes it easier especially when COVID is over with the hard stuff in life
I FEEL THE SAME WAY TOO! I'm a pre-pa major and it's really difficult especially with having classes online, I almost failed biology but I can tell that you study very hard. Girlll, you can do it!!!
11:20 Definitely the right approach! Shoot for the moon without necessarily picking a specific direction :) all the world can ask of you is that you do your best each and every day whatever that may be. And if you keep trying your best other people will see that and you'll undoubtedly pick up opportunities along the way because of it that will eventually lead you to where you're meant to be! Thanks for showing the harder (perhaps less glamorous) side of university in your vlogs!
PS. Congrats on publishing a paper! :)
Hello izzy!! Just don’t be too hard on yourself! It’s normal to feel pressured especially with the career path that you’ve chosen, but please don’t forget to prioritize your mental health first. ☺️ Take those breaks! And as long as you put in the work, things will naturally go the way they’re meant to go. Carpe diem but also don’t forget to enjoy the journey ☺️💕
Hi Izzy! I've never been a since student before and did relatively little of it during my pre-university education, but last year I decided to switch my program to comp sci and it is also super hard for me and I feel overwhelmed by it a lot too. Can't give you much advice but just wanted to let you know I feel the same way! :) I think with science it takes more time to let the information soak down, and even though it is so much harder & more stressful than my previous degree (Economics), I'm learning much more and I'm glad of it. There are days when I feel more confident in my choice and days when I doubt if it is possible for me to finish with this degree, but I think looking back I would be more proud of myself if I stick through it. Good luck with your studies no matter what your choice is! xx
Give yourself some grace, just try your best, and listen to your body when it's giving you signs of when to stop and your limits! The biggest lesson I've learned from being pre-med is that there is no deadline for when you can become a doctor, and so choose a path that sets you up for the most success both mentally and academically!
I can relate to that ‘I don’t know where I’m going’ so much! I don’t know if I can call that a quarter life crisis🤦♀️
new to this chan! and i already love the simple aura of it ahh
Always make decisions when you feel on top of things, rested and good. Don't make decisions during the hard moments :)
hang in there izzy!!
Just graduated in May with my Chemistry degree and the best advice I can give you is what you already said. You can’t look so much into the future that it consumes you. You have to take it one semester at a time, one class at a time. I graduated in 5 years due to a switch my in major and it felt like I would never graduate, but it’s coming :)
And also, you’re pre-med degree will open up tons of doors for you even if you don’t decide to do the doctor route!
pre-med has been draining especially nowadays since here in my place, we still don't get to unwind or hang out with friends. still stuck at home most of the time staring all day in front of a screen. better than nothing though so gotta appreciate everything we have.
i really respect American pre-med students, the commitment and dedication is key for a career in medicine. Also keep going trust me have a previous degree makes med school feel much more attainable and you'll feel more prepared. As a UK med student myself i can relate. in the UK you can just start med school after high school at the age of 18, but i decided against that. Medicine is a career for life and you really need to be sure so having a 'pre-med' degree really helps you have many options. Don't give up!
ok but her skin is so clear IZZY we need a skincare routine asap
Any pre-health major is tough! if u want to go into some health field u just have to get through these annoying classes like chems, physics etc. and do your best. I don’t mean to be a downer, and I’m sure u know this already, but it’s not worth going through this route if u know u will end up with mostly Bs and a few Cs in those core classes (if grades are an issue, if not then ignore this). That will just make your application process even more stressful then what u are feeling now! If you are absolute dream is to be a doctor then I say move somewhere where u won’t be distracted and focus getting those As in those hard classes. But if it’s not your absolute dream then u need to sit down and think about what other career options will work for u. Good luck and I know it’s a tough time but u got this !
I work full time as a clinical pharmacist and full time as a retail pharmacist (80 hours a week lol) and I love it!
I am in the second year of medical school in Japan.
I'm thinking exactly the same thing.I sometimes wonder why I'm taking such a tough road despite the fact that I like things that are fun and relax. But every time I worry about this, I remember why I aspired to medicine and try to do my best with things that are in front of my eyes. If I have two things I want, I'll try to grab both. It may be painful now, but I will be proud of my hard work one day, when I look back on it.
Watching your video made me feel a little better, thinking that I wasn't the only one worried about this. Thank you for speaking honestly.
Let's do our best together!
Exactly👌🏼👌🏼 keep going
you should think about economics again if science isn't really your thing! You can do so much with econ and there's so much less stress. you could go to law school, grad school, do investment banking, wealth management etc if that is something that also interests you
Take it one day at a time.. dont be too hard on yourself.. set a fixed schedule for studying and stick to it no matter how appealing going to the beach is..
I had a breakdown earlier today about the exact same thing being premed and bless the youtube algorithm for recommending this to me because I really needed to hear this
I think your idea of taking things at a time is a good idea. Just give yourself a little bit of time and see where you then feel like you want to go. I mean this is a period of time in which everything is different for everyone, but maybe you can use it as a chance to get to know yourself a little bit better and find out what you want 🧡
The semesters with o chem are the hardest of the premed years, speaking from experience.
19 year old pharmD major here! I can totally relate to you lol. I just want to say that you got this (I'm talking to myself here too)! It gets really hard and this semester has really made me feel like I don't deserve to be in my program. But what's kind of helping me is taking breaks and working with my classmates through face time. Just keep your head up, you're almost there!😊🦋☁️🌱✨
Hi Izzy, I'm not pre-med but I'm currently in nursing school! I also struggled between deciding between med school and other healthcare careers. I would definitely advise you to go with your gut and try to figure out what you value in a career long-term. For me, I wanted a career that would give me the freedom to switch specialties and pursue advanced degrees, such as become an NP or CRNA. I also really prioritize work-life balance, and I knew in my gut that I wasn't passionate enough about becoming a physician to make it through 8+ years of schooling and training. With that said, any career path will involve a lot of stress and self-doubt, which is completely normal and does not invalidate your worth or future success in any way! I know you'll be successful whichever path you choose
Pain is a sign of progress!!!
I’m In premed and I’m trying to stay alive because I’m doing other class with that
The struggle is real, but we’re all in this together
Don't worry Be happy
You got thissss
Coolest vlogger in the whole wide world!
Hi Izzy! Been following your vlogs since 2018. You’re a hardworking and smart student. I think you’d be a great candidate for med school. But what could help you now, is to ask yourself: what do you really want to do with your life? Do you love what you do as a premed student? Do you feel that becoming a doctor is what you might be called to pursue?
Also, just my two cents, maybe going to the beach and friends is distracting you from focusing on your studies. Nothing wrong w/ taking a break, but it’d help to schedule your activities, like maybe go out and have fun on weekends, but weekdays are dedicated to school grind. If you go out everyday, it might eat up your time, and wont have enough left to study. Just work on balancing. :) You can do it. Nothing worth having ever comes easy. Dont give uppp.
Is the physics pre med class at Columbia hard? I’m a prospective visiting student but I don’t know if I don’t know if it’s a really bad class the bio ones.. anyways love your videos queen.
Everyone’s so cute in Hawaii
girl... same
We all have those days, I feel you as a fellow premed. But just know it’ll all work out in the end:))
if only i was still studying in hawaii, we could have cried together about ochem 😩😂
I remember you telling me this and I'm gonna say it right back at your girl,,, "take it one day at a time, because one day is all we got"!!!
Hang in there Izzy! I know it's all challenging right now but it"ll be worth it in the end, doctor or not! For motivation I've been watching MedKinza on yt. Also don't forget to take care of yourself and that you're not alone. I believe in you((:
Hey, can you do a video about how you study, how you take your notes from lecture and content related to that?
i feel this so hard
Hey Izzy, I'm STEM/premed also. And it's kicking my butt. I want to be a doctor too and I just think of everyone who went through the same struggle and succeeded! We got this 😊
Any advice on studying for the MCAT?
me too ilysm
nothing is easy especially in times we are living in hang in there