1ST WEEK OF COLLEGE VLOG | University of Arizona - BS/MD Student

Medical school onboarding, campus tour, convocation, friends, food, studying, and more!
Hope you enjoy this montage of my first two weeks of college as a student in the University of Arizona's 7-Year M.D program. There were highs and lows, but after this period of growth I'm feeling confident about the weeks ahead and can't wait to share more of my journey with you all!
Stay tuned for my upcoming content- I have two videos in the works that I think you'll love!! You can find my socials below the timestamps.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Sneak Peek
0:20 - Intro
1:30 - Friday, Aug 19th - Anna's KZbin: @aannapark
3:19 - Saturday, Aug 20th
4:19 - Sunday, Aug 21st
4:56 - Monday, Aug 22nd
7:39 - Tuesday, Aug 23rd
8:31 - Wednesday, Aug 24th
9:07 - Thursday, Aug 25th
11:15 - Friday, Saturday, Sunday (26th - 28th)
12:03 - Week 2 Reflection
14:48 - Monday, Aug 29th
15:41 - Tuesday, Aug 30th
17:16 - Wednesday, Aug 31st (campus tour)
19:40 - Thursday, Sept 1st
20:33 - Friday, Sept 2nd
22:40 - Thank you :)
✰ Socials ✰
Instagram - @bsmd.lyd
Tiktok - @bsmd.lyd
Email for business inquiries: [e-mail]
Soundtrack: Purple Dream by Ghostrifter Official
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[@freddymerzbach4753]

I am an old man in Sweden, looking at your reactionvideo and now this, I just know you are going to be a GREAT doctor. Hang in there, you got IT. Wish you all the best.

[@federicamonduzzi1736]

Hey Lydia, I'm a last-year med student in Italy. The first year is tough, just remember to always put yourself and your mental health first. If you prioritise yourself you'll be able to study and live better (and not only survive). It took me a while to understand it, it's easy to get lost in all the work we're supposed to do. Good luck with everything!

[@mehtaaanand]

so exciting lydia!! you're going to do amazing no matter what!!

[@sophdoeslaw7853]

This is an awesome vlog! Thank you for being so honest and candid. Your campus is soooo beautiful!

[@mahmudulhasan8594]

you're very genuine, keep it up keep

[@Shawnee11759]

So happy you posted. I hope you are adjusting well.

[@TheGlambitiousBeauty]

Lovely video - keep going x

[@salinasjb]

First year of UofA here and I get you girl. We got this! 💞💞

[@sentwistle4325]

I totally respect you sharing your melt down moment with all of us. Everybody goes through something like that at some point in college.

[@laurenap_]

Hey Lydia, I have been following you since your acceptance video. I just want to say how proud I am of you for being authentic with your experiences as a fellow aspiring future physician I look forward to working with doctors who keep it real which is something I see you doing!! Best of luck going forward :)

[@rapidosz]

Keep your head up, focus on one step at a time. You got this.

[@AbdulazizOxunjonov]

The best vlog I have ever seen.

[@julybaby12]

The same thing happened to me. The first few weeks was pretty rough .transitioning to the changes, the workload, and not having friends really triggered my depression but knowing that im not alone makes me feel a little better now. I've been following your videos for a while now and im a big fan !!! I love your vlogs and cant wait for ur future vlogs!!

[@landonabramomusic9930]

Hey Lydia. I'm Landon and I'm also a freshman at UA. My major is not nearly as difficult as yours and even I cried like 4 times the first week. It's completely normal and understandable to feel overwhelmed especially with all these new adjustments. I'd definitely say that if u ever are feeling overwhelmed with school work, the best thing to do is take a break. Spend 30 minutes to an hour doing something you enjoy to get yourself back into a positive mindset, before returning to your work. Typically when I start to feel like this I'll go to the gym, or explore the campus (it's so beautiful), or just do something to distract and de-stress myself for a little while. I also just wanted to say thank you for letting me know that I'm not alone in feeling stressed abt college and that these feelings are normal.

[@vikastabreff6315]

I’m also a freshman at UA. Do you want to be my friend?

[@landonabramomusic9930]

@@vikastabreff6315 yeah sure

[@caitlinmoyer5663]

My first year in college was rough, but you really learn a lot. I had a breakdown on the first day of classes, causing me to miss my first class. Those moments are normal and it’s important to recognize that. Just make sure to prioritize yourself (physical health and mental health), find things you love doing and work those into your schedule. I had to learn this the hard way last semester and that semester really hit me hard. This is coming from a second year biomedical sciences student, so I have a certain degree of understanding your situation

[@larryli2074]

Now I know being bsmd is still not easy. Believe you could make it. Thanks for sharing!

[@lolja8238]

omg first video i watched from you. pls dont stop vlogging i love it!! youre great at doing youtube i like your editing

[@benwolf5264]

props for showing the ups as well as the downs

[@emilysegaar8417]

Im an online student with only one class at UA. I appreciate your video and I hope you make more of these!

[@MrBjorn6]

You are one of my favorites, because my nephew got into Yale, Princeton Cornell, John Hopkins. He choice Yale because they gave him the best financial package. But I so admire you for getting in Brown PLME and going to Arizona BSMD to hopefully come out with Medical school with little debt as possible! Stay strong you can pull through!

[@nicholastapia5976]

The UofA is top notch in its sciences…always remember that. Always remember your journey, where you are going, and to breath along the way. Self reflection is a must if you are to change, adapt, and persevere in college. As a senior this year at the UofA my best wishes to you and your journey!

[@itscrafttimeroadto200subs2]

Congrats lyd once again hope see you soon as doctor

[@edgardominguez5910]

Hi Lydia, I am also a freshman at the U of A this year and I also experienced a lot of the same challenges as you. I would just like to pass on some advice that my mother gave me. The best thing is to just take one step at a time, because even if the path ahead is difficult to see, if you can just see your next step, take it. You're gonna go far kiddo.

[@uditauniyal244]

Dear Lyd, I’m so happy you pulled through. College is NOT EASY. I think, we live in a world of extremes where either one thing is romanticised or pathetically criticised. However, I believe that the experience of each one of us varies from the fact that how open we’re to the change. We were never made for a fast-pace world, that is one acceptance that has really helped me. When I’m not doing the best in the class, I constantly remind myself that IT TAKES TIME. The feeling of being anxious and getting overwhelmed is really heavy, to say the least. But believe me, slowly being patient and not being too hard on yourself becomes a habit. IT TAKES TIME, BUT IT BECOMES A PART OF WHO YOU’RE. I send you all the love and light to help you through tough days. Keep trying stuff like yoga, activities (physical) which really helps you feel centred. Just a quick reflection - I’ve cried/complained/had a really major breakdown during my school and now I’m in my PreMed Journey, and sadly the amount of work is ginormous. It’s tough, I cry, I give myself time to grief but then at the end I try to seek out the wisdom. ❤️❤️

[@BSMDLyd]

Thank you for the support, Udita!

[@2134knees]

I was the same way in school and also will probably be that way in Grad school!!

[@arosebski]

Congratulations on surviving your first weeks of college! I’m a senior studying genetics and I still have breakdowns on the weekly. It’s hard every year but it does get better once you get into a routine and the further you get into college, the faster the routine will come each semester. You’ll figure out what works for you very quickly . I get super overwhelmed at the beginning of each semester when I get the syllabus and see everything I have to do that semester all at once but it’s rarely as bad as I expect it to be. You got this!

[@BSMDLyd]

Best of luck in your final year of genetics!! :)

[@authenticallyally1935]

i’m going to be a freshman at UofA this fall for dance and pre-PT and i really loved this video and your authenticity! hopefully i will see you around campus!😊

[@BSMDLyd]

Thanks! Best of luck with your first week!

[@fakhrinabil6415]

just admitted, coming to UofA this fall 2024. So excited to join the community

[@BSMDLyd]

Bear Down future wildcat! 🐻⬇️

[@toa3476]

This gave me flashbacks. I'm currently 3 months away from my MD, and it feels just like yesterday I was getting my CatCard.Always keep pushing forward even when things may not seem possible. Sending all the positive energy and light your way!

[@BSMDLyd]

This comment made my day- thank you so much and best of luck to you with the final months of your M.D.!

[@AnaSantome]

I don’t know you but I’m SO proud of you 🥹❤️

[@BSMDLyd]

🥰

[@ACGreyhound04]

“Watermelon cultures” made me LOL Also, hi to the beautiful kitty cat!!

[@BSMDLyd]

Câlin says hi back! :)

[@ACGreyhound04]

@@BSMDLyd - I hope you are still doing well with your studies. Your commitment to a medical career from a young age, and your dedication to seeing it through all the way to undergrad and grad school is truly inspiring to me!!

[@aannapark]

Look at Lydia on that youtube grind! (I could never haha)

[@BSMDLyd]

🥰 my favorite KZbin creator!!

[@gabriellelakso2303]

Can you talk about the “wiggle room” in the BSMD application process- like do I need to have 12 APs and be valedictorian or can I weigh heavier on hands on healthcare experience?

[@BSMDLyd]

BS/MD apps are usually holistic, meaning every part of your application is considered. Your essays also have a major impact on your application. Without knowing all the details about your app, I can't give specific advice, but as long as you have a cohesive story that shows growth, perseverance, drive, and passion, you should definitely apply. Most BS/MD students tend to fall in the "12 AP, valedictorian, 5.0 gpa" category but that's definitely not true in all cases. You never know what an admissions committee could be looking for!

[@gyanmalani4033]

So what’s harder in your opinion…working all throughout high school to get into BS/MDs or the workload once your in it…😂😭

[@BSMDLyd]

The whole process is an endless cycle of hard work and results. They’re both hard in different ways but you learn to embrace the struggle! 😂

[@lovelee6001]

do you think that rigorous classes you took in high school somewhat prepared you for the workload?

[@BSMDLyd]

I think APs helped me develop strong work ethic, but nothing can compare to the pace of college classes!

[@LeeAnneRMT]

You seemed so excited in your ivy league video, why did you choose Arizona instead? I'm Canadian not sure about the school or ranking.

[@laurenap_]

She wanted to graduate debt free! And Arizona’s BS/MD program is VERY prestigious as they only take 5 kids each year.

[@MrBjorn6]

@@laurenap_ plus when she ready for match day she will have no debt to worry about!

[@lukezeman88]

University 101 I call it the mental health class lol

[@kav6654]

Loved your transparency in this video! I’m a senior in high school applying to the BS/MD and your videos have been really helpful in understanding the process. I’ve got a question- what are you majoring in/ are you in an honors program? The classes seem pretty difficult!

[@BSMDLyd]

I am part of the APME program at UA, majoring in Physiology :) I think a lot of the difficulty comes from the fact that I'm taking chemistry and upper-level physiology at the same time, so I have 6 hours of science lectures per week and 6 hours of their respective labs as well. Hope that helps!

[@shehrozgrammarschoolsystem]

Good

[@Beck-Stein]

Amazing… you declined Brown’s plme. People would do anything to get accepted there.

[@neerajshiledar8681]

Hey there !!!! I am Currently a UofA Freshmen just like you !!! I am an international student so transition to college was pretty tough for me too !!! Would love to meet you and make friends!!! I am a pre-business major at Eller College of Management