HARVARD PRE-MED *REALISTIC* DAY-IN-MY-LIFE 

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As someone who got a chronic illness from chronic stress, please take care of yourself. Sleep, hydrate, make pauses

This is high key depressing

As a US med student at a prestigious program, now halfway through my third year, I’ll just share a little unsolicited advice. Make sure to take time for yourself and enjoy your undergraduate experience. Kudos to you for putting in all this work in extracurriculars and resumé building; it’s clear that you’re highly motivated. I will say, though, that a career in medicine is a LONG road and you can only go 100mph for so long before burning out. The field of medicine is full of neuroticism which applies constant needless pressure to be the best, but I promise you it will be fine and work out well in the end. Take time for yourself: get enough sleep, watch a new series, hang out with friends, visit family. Taking care of yourself in these ways is essential because, otherwise, you may become resentful or regret going into the field. I also promise that there will be enough time for the essentials (GPA, MCAT prep, research, clinical experience, applications, etc), and you will be more successful in them if you’re healthy in mind and body. Sorry for the rant and I wish the best for you and your future career in our field!

Kinda ironic how its the doctors that tell you to get proper sleep that miss out on it, its even sadder that many of them don't do it by choice because realistically which 25 y/o would want to spend years on 5 hours of sleep per day

That is not a low, that is your body telling you “you need rest and not just sleep”

I can relate, sometimes friends are the only thing preserving your sanity

Me: worrying about that one Calc exam 💀 Real college students:

this video triggers me because this was me last semester. sleep deprived, tired, and stressed. sadly, this also gonna be me next semester which will start in february 😭 not ready for it, even thinking about it terrifies me

dang this is so depressing but hopefully there's light at the end of the tunnel keep up the hard work

I can't wait till we stop glorifying busy-ness. You can be insanely successful and get 8hrs of sleep every night. Anyone who thinks otherwise is wasting a lot of time.

It may be easier said than done, but please prioritize your overall health (physical, mental, and emotional). If you are not careful, the load of college and trying to be on top of things chains you. I remember during undergrad and graduate school, I developed gastritis because I was not eating well. I would only get 3 hours of sleep per night. My mental health sank. I had panic attacks to the point I thought I was experiencing a heart attack. I went to the clinic, and they had to send me to the hospital. Something someone told me, “Do you think your college degree is going to help you when you are a patient in the hospital or six feet under? No. Try creating a balance”. Please try taking care of yourself now, or else spend the remainder trying to fix it.

I legit developed depression and anxiety during my time in medical school and I'm still recovering from that. Wishing you all the best

bless you. i dropped out of med school my first year, really living through people like you

This reminds me of my junior/senior years in high school. It was just go go go no breaks gotta keep up with homework, Extracurriculars, work, internship, personal projects, etc. It was absolutely draining. I’m halfway through the first year of college and I no longer stress myself out like that. It’s not worth it. I can still achieve success leading a slower life

I thought I had no social awareness or social skills whatsoever until I watched this video and realized I think I’ll be fine on that front.

One time I fell asleep in school and the sleep was so good I forgot I was in school 💀

i worked 3 jobs my first two years of a biomedical engineering undergrad then decided to pick up biochem during my second year even tho i had never done chem before. i was so tired i was seeing spots, couldn’t concentrate and once passed out on a train. best thing i did was cut back and focus on only 1-2 jobs. then take summer and winter subjects so i could perform well in uni without burning out. u don’t have to give everything up but SPACE IT OUT. because you can (and probs will) get physically sick and that WILL push you behind. the people i’ve met who perform the best are smart with their study. if you need to sleep then sleep, because when you’re that tired you won’t remember it anyway and it’s useless work. u might be fine now… but last year undergrad is when that burnout will start to hit HARD.

this is so real 😭 i would go to the library only to start falling asleep and give up bc i had so much work that i couldn’t sleep and didn’t have time to study

Just sending you a hug. It will be ok and I’m sure you know by now how to prioritize. It’s just that some days even the best of us derail❤

I wanted to say thank you for what you do. I’ve been hospitalized 7 times since I was 25. And I only met one nurse who was rude and had an attitude about everything and she was like this with everyone. But hospitalized 7 times and some of those times for over a week, that’s a lot of nurses, and you guys all remain so calm, and are the sweetest people on earth, idk how you guys do it, even with patients giving you a bad time. I’ve never said the words thank you so much in my life, but in the hospital. I love you all and thank you guys for taking care of us sick people, who need you there for us this goes to the doctors also.

Anyway, here’s a recipe for Chocolate Meringue Pie Ingredients FOR THE CRUST: 1 all-butter pie crust Flour, for dusting 1 tbsp. heavy whipping cream FOR THE FILLING: 3 c. half-and-half 1 1/2 c. granulated sugar, divided 5 large egg yolks 1/4 c. cornstarch 1 tbsp. instant espresso powder 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 6 oz. bittersweet (60%) chocolate, chopped 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 2 tsp. vanilla extract FOR THE MERINGUE 5 large egg whites 1 1/3 c. granulated sugar 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract Directions 1 For the crust: Preheat the oven to 400˚F. 2 On a lightly floured surface, roll the pie dough into a 14-inch circle. Transfer the crust to a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate. Tuck the edges of the crust under to be even with the edge of the pie plate and crimp as desired. Place the crust in the freezer for 30 minutes. 3 Line the inside of the crust with parchment paper, then fill with baking weights or dried beans. Bake until the edges of the crust are very lightly golden, 16 to 18 minutes. Remove the pie weights and parchment paper; brush all over with the heavy whipping cream and prick the bottom of the crust with a fork 6 to 8 times. Return to the oven and bake until the crust is golden brown all over, 12 to 14 minutes more. Let cool to room temperature. 4 For the filling: In a large saucepan, heat the half-and-half and 1 cup of sugar over medium-low heat until steaming. 5 In a large bowl, whisk the egg yolks, the remaining ½ cup sugar, cornstarch, espresso powder, and salt until well combined and lightened in color. Whisking constantly, slowly add about 1 cup of the steaming half-and half to the egg yolk mixture. Whisk the egg yolk mixture until well combined and no lumps remain. Add the egg mixture to the remaining half-and-half. Place the chocolate and butter in the now-empty bowl. 6 Increase the heat to medium and simmer, stirring constantly, until the mixture becomes thick, 6 to 8 minutes. Pour the mixture over the chocolate and butter and allow to sit for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir the mixture until the chocolate is melted and everything is well combined. Stir in the vanilla. 7 Pour the pudding into the pie crust. Place in the refrigerator to chill uncovered until set, 3 to 4 hours. 8 For the meringue: Place a medium saucepan filled with 1 inch of water over medium heat and bring to a simmer. In the metal bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whisk together the egg whites, sugar, cream of tartar, and salt until combined. Place the bowl over the saucepan of simmering water, and cook, stirring constantly, until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is about 160°F, 3 to 5 minutes. 9 Carefully remove the bowl from the saucepan, and add the vanilla. Return the bowl to the stand mixer and beat at medium-high speed until the mixture is cool, glossy, and holds a medium-stiff peak. 10 Dollop the meringue over top of the pie to completely cover the chocolate filling and swirl with the back of a spoon to make decorative swoops and swirls. 11 Toast the meringue with a kitchen torch or place under a broiler (about 8 inches from the broiler heated to high heat) for 1 minute, until lightly toasted. Let cool completely to room temperature, then serve.

I get so motivated whenever I watch your videos thank you😭🙏🏼❤️

5th and a final year medical student here! The only thing that keeps me going and sane is getting enough sleep and weekends where I don't do anything at all.

Every hardship is building you to be who you are and who you are becoming. Plus, when you look back at all of this sad meal or a sad day you could be surprised that these were also beautiful days and were not that bad after all. To me they look beautiful and you are pioneering you life to be yours. I do wish you to take care of yourself and stay hydrated and have some healthy snacks with you on you throughout the day. Cheer up! You can do this!

And that`s how I got depression and anxiety. I study Applied Math and Comuter Science at MIPT but my stupid struggle hustle made me hate it. I am slowly regaining enjoyment from studying but it makes me sad because it feels like I used to know how to work hard play hard at school but fell for this hustle be productive mentality in uni and it was a huge mistake.

Your sched looks so packed...id recommend 3 days just a light walk or a jog or something ..im a computer science masters student and that really helped me actually keep my sanity.

you are doing so much for your education. please take care of yourself!

I‘m a German med studeng and I’m so happy to not have to live like this. I work hard as well, but I keep an eye on sleeping enough and I always keep my sundays study free. Wouldn’t want to risk my health and well being for a prestigious uni😢

I used to go to the med school library at UC Irvine. Sometimes, the librarian and I were the only ones awake.

Hi! I am currently a 2nd year student studying dentistry at university, in my country the first two years are basically the same with med students so i know how you feel. Ive been having a harder time with exams and studying myself, but I just wanted to tell you that you are doing great and that if you have any doubts if you’re in the right place or if you feel like you’re not doing good enough these thoughts will pass and you will be fine. Harder times pass and good times come. Keep it up, im rooting for you! You’re doing amazing 🫶🏼

seeing this as a college freshman in community college makes me feel so bad for being stressed abt my classes 😭. i already failed my stats class and am dreading next semester. some people are just not cut out for this life i guess.

Me when they dont make the med student pre-round half the books: impossible

Trying to do anything else while being a premed student at Harvard is literally insane.

Love how she is honest about everything

Thank you for being honest. It can be brutal but it will be worth it. Please take care and remember that we're rooting for you.

Thank you for showing us this side of your life. You are the most realistic youtuber I’ve ever seen, dont give up!

i tried studying (after my classes) as intense as you've shown in this video but i couldn't handle it so i gave it up. i used to walk like a zombie and i was nowhere near to being productive whenever i got only 3-4 hours of sleep. sleep is really important, make sure you get your 7-8 hours of sleep whenever it's possible guys!

This girl does not sleep. The grind don't stop!

I'm from Boston & used to work near campus and it gets SO #&+!! COLD over there my heart goes out to you guys based on that alone 😂 I will pray for you!!

Im definitely In the terrible sophomore stage but hopefully my upcoming junior year will be good; thank you for this video 😭💕

Harvard and Pre-med?!!!! Girl HOW?!! Im going to be a pathologist 😊. But at UF. I wish you thr best of luck on your journey. Medicine looks fun

That 5:30 darkness hits hard...

Thankyou for sharing. I think we often over-glamorise life at well known prestigious universities but forget that at the end of the day daily life for students is kinda the same❤

Please try to relax occasionally. I was always horribly stressed in college and I know it’s hard to stop trying so hard. But trust me, the grade isn’t worth your mental health.

I’ve seen your other videos you’re such inspiration for me since I want to be a future pre-med student sorry u had such a rough day but thanks for being real and always working hard you truly are inspirational

Lot's of love from India ❤🙏✨☺️😇😊🥰

Your future patients thank you, for all of your hard work, dedication and discipline. ❤

You got this, I know you can do it, just never give up and take in the busy schedule with all your effort

It happens to the best of us! And with your schedule, I think most of us would've too. I remember when I was preparing for my first online conference and had classes parallel to that (4 hours of language class a day plus some extra courses) while adjusting to a new country to live in. I hadn't noticed how horribly drained I was from all the work. It showed when I ended up falling asleep about two hours after my presentation and waking up 4 hours later with no recollection of what happened😂😅

Wow I don't know how you guys feel responsible for your life. Me I've been so depressed since college started so I kept failing year after year and i don't know why I don't study I feel like I'm not responsible and I do 't deserve anything. I' m wasting my whole life

Thank you for being willing to tell/show us this. Everybody struggles. Younger me thought everyone but me had their sh*t together. Let’s take care of ourselves in order to continue to do good work.

I used to process the PO orders for the patient id’s for the hospital you work at.

girl i mean this in the nicest way possible that you do not have to live your life like this. i’m a dual student at brownu and risd, i’m triple majoring, and am pretty sure we probably have similar workloads-i have time to 🍃 at least 3 times a week and i go out every single weekend (fri and sat). i love my schedule and feel very relaxed and i really think you need to take your life down a notch. i remember i was like this in high school, extracurriculares until 9 pm, homework until 2, act studying until 3, and i will never EVER go back to that lifestyle. it’s mind numbing and made me lose all sense of identity

You're incredibly inspirational

I was like that until after my PhD... and developed many chronic illnesses. It's fine to grind for shorter periods when you are really young and your body can somehow take it. After a few years you don't see it coming and things explode out of nowhere. 😢 Good luck with your exams!

You are so appreciated 💓😭 you are doing an amazing job

I wouldn't want to do a patient check-in with someone who is sleep deprived.

best years of your life btw

I used to lose sleep trying to do more stuff, but you are so much happier and productive when you have enouh sleep! And it's super important for your health. Anyway, I think generally a good night of sleep must come above everything. Good luck!!!

I felt the post-lab depression because the whole day was basically missed 😭

yeah organic chem is another word for sleeping pills

I don’t even know what to say except I’m so proud of you, like wow

My mom was going to be a doctor but then she realized all of the sleep she would lose and all of the abuse

why is life so hard 😩

oh yes, and college sounds so fun and fulfilling

15:35 was on the point 😅 matching - matching same pinch 😅....🤍 Mera favourite segment..

U inspire me sooo much

Very insightful!

Nah that stew with the chicken looked delicious.

She’s already earning more than most attending physicians from her ebooks, videos, and college admissions consulting. When she gets into med school she will earn even more giving advice on “how to get into med school”. Don’t worry about her quite so much - she’s doing just fine.

hope it gets better ❤

Asian parents be like: are you doctor yet?

This video makes me want to leave the city, find a sapphic girlfriend and live the rest of my life in a cozy cottage at the countryside.

I went to Harvard, it’s truly the most exhausting and beautiful place

Oh my gosh this is how I feel all the time gosh. Refreshing to see your content like this

i really wish i had your tenacity

Honestly this is how it goes, you’re bound to have days or weeks like this sometimes if you’re studying a hard topic like medicine or engineering

GIRRRLL SAME CLEANSERRRR

The way this is kind of my same routine but now I have tried to prioritize some things for better output and it has worked out.

This is why I ask why anyone wants to be a doctor. God bless you and all the great doctors and thank you.

No but actually, thanks for showing a realistic day. As a Uni student, most of my days look like this too. Honestly, I would have gone to my dorm after dinner and take a nap so I could study after, than go to bed way to late and end up with still 4h of sleep 😅 couple of days in a row haha. But it shows how truthfull you are, which is wonderfull ❤

Blud if finished if you’re already burnt out in PRE med

I can never understand how people can deal with this daily. I already can't concentrate with 7 hours of sleep instead of 8 1/2 and you're sleeping 3. Sometimes I wonder if it's really just genetics and some people are made out for this.

I’m proud of you kiddo.

As an mbbs student I can totally relate to it

Your so strong willed, no wonder your successful

Don’t be so hard on yourself sleep is important ❤

Resident physician here. 4 words for you. It doesn’t get better 😤😤😤

I would love to be a childrens doctor when I grow up and go to Harvard so this really inspires me ❤

Burning out is not fun. Please take care of yourself 😢 Taking care of your mental and physical health should be your top priority. I wish we’d stop glorifying working until you drop. Sometimes it’s okay but not for years on end.

Bless u🥺 ... take care of myself ❤❤

i go to oxford and it’s such a similar vibe haha

No words for this 😞

What work do you do at the hospital? Most hospital volunteer positions are for helping stock supplies. Patient interaction seems super cool!

im actually shocked they dont make you wear lab coats during bio labs whaat-

As a medical student, I'm saying you can't work regularly like this for a long period if u don't sleep adequately. 1 or 2 days you can, but not for a long-term

Pre vet at a CSU.. can relate!

girl PLEASE get the sleep you need!!! both your body and your brain need it!!!!!!

Wow I’m literally feeling so grateful for my lifestyle. I LOVE MY LIFE. ❤