7 Life Lessons from 7 Years at Cambridge University

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❤️ I studied Medicine at Cambridge University from 2015 to 2022, from age 18 to 25 today. Today I want to share 7 of the most valuable life lessons that I learned along the way, which have genuinely changed my life - and are among the most important things I learned during my time at Cambridge.
I hope you find these lessons interesting or entertaining in some way - and let me know down in the comments if there are any other key life lessons you’d add! :)
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» Timestamps ⏱️
00:00 the most important things I learned at Cambridge
00:46 Discomfortzone Seeking
02:04 Channel Big Cinderella Energy
03:10 Dive Deep + Set the Tone
04:23 Feed your Foundations
05:00 Take the Leap: Big Commitments
06:13 Roads were made for Journeys
07:21 Mind Maketh Man: Perpetual Evolution Mindsets
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0:48 #1 make yourself uncomfortable 2:10 #2 have courage and be kind 3:13 #3 focus on deep connections 4:26 #4 take care of your health & well-being 5:01 #5 big rewards from big commitments 6:14 #6 happiness isn't about the destination it's about enjoying the journey 7:28 #7 embrace your own evolution some quotes she mentioned: 3:04 "Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened . . . Happiness never decreases by being shared." - Buddha 7:02 "Roads were made for journeys not destinations." - Confucius 8:45 "What we think, we become. We are what we think." - Buddha 8:48 "All that we are arises with our thoughts, we make the world." - Buddha I truly enjoy this video. Thank you, Izzy!

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[@Strangerer69]

Hearing these lessons from someone who academics at the highest levels is truly inspiring. Thanks for sharing.

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Amazing life lessons. Your videos are so informative.

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Great lessons. Thank you for this useful video.

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thanks you to sharing your experience. congratulation!!

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Your explanations are very clear and I loved the cute little animations you put into like hearts 💕 ! I enjoyed this video so much thank you izzy

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Thank you for sharing. It is great experiences of you. ❤

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Awesome video and wonderful lessons!

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Your channel suddenly appeared in my feed but I’m glad I checked this video out. I like the advice you provided! Looking forward to viewing the rest of the content on your channel 😄

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Hi Izzy it's Salva from Down Under 🦘🤗 I love your content today thanks for sharing your life's experience in Cambridge U 🥰 its so refreshing as it reminds me how a happy & healthy lifestyle should be & not just live it in a monotonous way. Will keep tailing on your informative & life changing vlogs! 💖

[@mohammadjavadbahmani5755]

thanks for sharing these great experiences and ideas 🙂

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I will be showing your life lessons video to my three talented beautiful daughters during our weekly family meeting. I hope your accomplishments will inspire them to do many great things for themselves and society as a whole. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@simonb4713]

Hi there Izzy, I just wanted to say a big thank you for this video, especially the 7th section about change and evolution. I'm a fresher there now, and as Lent term just ended, I guess time's well overdue for me to start grinding up for exam season, despite my wishes that I could keep being lazy forever :)

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Thank you so much. Great speech as usual. Have a good Night 👍

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thank you for sharing such an inspiring content💗

[@artisan137]

Thanks for the advice! You breathe positive, I really like your thoughts and philosophy 🍃

[@Noah0507]

I want to share my precious life lesson with you Izzy, if I could :) "Frustrations from failure grow obscure as time passes, but regrets from giving up grow even clearer." Thank you as always Izzy have a good one 😃

[@gregoriussudaryono260]

I like listening to your experience during studying at Cambridge University. Nice telling, thank you,🙏

[@tayfunevcil]

Thank you showing me that I am missing sometimes the points you mentioned in my life journey.

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I missed you so much Izzy I enjoy ur videos they teach me alot...

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you are so sorted out, it feels so good watching your videos. thanks for sharing

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Great content. I really enjoyed it.

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I am not new to your channel and when I saw one of my fav lecturers recommend yours, I was delighted and told him that she was my fav.

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I heard a fine human being talking. This encounter on KZbin was a blessing. Thank you for your good work!

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I love the cinderella quote too, it's my favorite and I've used it as a sort of mantra over the years, I'm glad to hear someone else mention it.

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You are a genuinely good person. The world is a better place because of you. Thank you for being you.

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So thoughtful and kind.

[@MagicJonathan]

It's truly heartwarming to witness the resilience of positivity that still exists in the world.

[@100WorldHistory]

Thank you for your inspirational video.

[@ogoesther671]

Thank you for sharing these life lessons with us. And i must say this; you are beautiful Dr. Izzy

[@b8102004]

Hello Izzy❤ I’m Chinese, and I enjoy learning English with your video. You give me power to keep going, thank you😊😊😊btw you speak Chinese very well🎉

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Thank you for sharing 😊

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I'm happy just listening to your voice. You're mesmerizing. Okay that may sound weird but really you have a very soothing voice.

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I love all your videos, you’re so beautiful, speak so wisely, and inspire me ❤😊

[@htikeyadana212]

Hi Izzy, love to watch all your videos. I am not from Cambridge university but I am Buddhism and I discovered those tips in my life experience of course I always maintain and practice my new self from the Buddhism acknowledges and Buddha teachings. I changed so much completely different person compare to how I was.

[@lara1622]

i am here and happy to come across your channel and this vlog , thank you for all you are .....

[@Randallkwo]

Hi, I just see your video these days, thanks for your sharing, and wish every good thing and happiness goes around your, thanks again.

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True inspiring and nutritive life lessons, lots of resonance. Good sharing!

[@ngocdao3011]

what a beautiful doctor,best of luck to you dr izzy ...

[@emek771]

Thanks for sharing!

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Hello Izzy ! I'm from Vietnam 🇻🇳 This is the first time I have watched your video. I really love your content, it's very helpful to me. I hope you will have more good videos in the near future. Have you a wonderful day ❤

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Hi!Lzzy.Your video can let me understand more about life.Thanks

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Been waiting a while for Izzy's latest video.

[@jerryhsu210]

Cannot agree anymore! Thanks a lot 🎉

[@derekkhoo679]

That was a lovely 7 life lessons, thank you for sharing. You are such a lovely person and I hope to connect with you 🙏😊

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Thanks Izzy for your nice videos, I liked

[@hellopanda1664]

thankyou for the insight 🥰

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Love you Izzy ❤️❤️❤️

[@qichengz79]

I feel really happy that there is a new video from you! These 7 tips have been really helpful and I also would like to add that whatever it is that you are going through, it will be okay at the end haha and don't be so harsh on yourself. ps. I hope that you and everyone else is doing okay and have a wonderful day!

[@suichanglenewme5135]

Your are such a role model for me...like how you take care of your personal health and growth ...❤️😍

[@jurardauric7925]

You never fail to impress us izzy ! My favortire key takeaway here is “make yourself uncomfortable” which is what i currently facing right now 😩 so hard to study for board exam to be a licensed psychometrician but doing my best. This kind of uncomfortable circumstances will definitely make you grow ! You stay what you are doing izzy we support you always !!!! And btw, that intro 🤣 water is essential ! Stay hydrated ! 😌🌊🌊🌊

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I love this channel ❤

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We become what we think. Thank you Izzy.

[@yvetteqcpace]

Izzy, the last lesson from this video almost makes me want to cry--because it is so true and I can feel this lesson every single day in my life. Because I have people who really love me around, but also have people who will hold me back with their negativity or even shame me. But I am not scared. Since I know that time will help me and my loved ones will also help me, AND all I need to do is to choose the right people and right mindset to go through all my important evolution and become the one I really want to be. I really like 8:22 in the video where at that moment, all the right people are in your life and their happy faces are around u. That, including your happy face, make me remind of the smiley faces of my loved ones. That's why I wanna cry and I miss them, LOVE them every day.

[@lawrencehan7431]

I just wanna say thank you!

[@johnpatrickoldfield4262]

I’d have to think about it. Definitely agree that stretching and certain types of exercises are important over academics and going out and could be detrimental to happiness and well being if not adhered to and or followed correctly. ❤

[@ems1632]

So refreshing to hear your angelic voice..

[@honting2005]

izzy, thanks for your sharing. I like listening to your English, so fluent n beautiful because English is not my first language.

[@caypasha]

Your life lesson on remembering to enjoy the journey and not to sacrifice present happiness for an eventual goal resonated with me deeply. I'm currently 22, 1 year into my master's degree and I still have a burning desire to practice medicine. I've experienced failure multiple times but I dont want to give up. One of the lessons I've slowly come to realise is that although its important to work towards your eventual dreams/goals, its important to savour the present moment. I've started to tell myself that it's not okay to watch life pass me by, or to be sad due to self imposed suffering. Knowing to enjoy the journey is very important, and although it's probably something we all know, we often forget. Your video served as a helpful reminder and that being able to value the present moment and find happiness within, is a journey itself. I'm still going to chase my dream of medicine but I'm now going to savour the journey I have to take to get there. Having gratitude for all the blessings I have in life helps to recalibrate my baseline conditioning of happpiness. Sometimes I forget how much of a blessing it is to be able to study a Master's degree, live in a comfotable home, have a loving family, and have money to live life in relative comfort. Keep up the great work Izzy! Regards -a fan from Aotearoa :)

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Hello Izzy, thank you for posting such beautiful and inspiring content. I'm new to your channel but I love your videos! Keep up the great work! I'm definitely one of those who have struggled in the past with studying and testing. And maintaining consistent efforts towards my education and business success. Your content has inspired me to study more and work harder, and to continue going after my dreams. I appreciate you being a bright light in the wake of so much darkness and nonsense these days. I hope that more people can mimic your drive, beautiful spirit, and enthusiasm towards furthering their education and life long knowledge. Because those are the really important things in life. I look forwards to seeing more of your content, and being amazed and entertained along the way!

[@Nikkou_sunbeam]

Hello Ms Izzy, I'm really learning a lot from you. You are such a motivational speaker. Your content really helps a lot for me and all your viewers, I'm sure. Keep doing what you love and keep sharing them for I can watch these with my past time and make time to be more rewarding. Your voice too is commendable, a wholesome to your great content☺️ From your loyal viewer... I'll be keeping in touch on your next 🎦.

[@IzzySealey]

Wow thank you so much! :)

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@@Mainspainsports hell naw

[@Dararaaaaaaa]

You’re so gorgeous and awesome person, I learned speak british accent from your channel (mostly I speak aussie/singlish) it's really good, thank you so much Izzy❤

[@scum1134]

Welcome back…. Miss your videos for 4 weeks

[@phengchewtan6788]

Thanks for such a good video. We may have matriculated in the same year - 2015 but obv we have not met. Proud that we are in same uni same time, keep up making good videos.

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Keep on *

[@userbna]

Omg!!! Your accent is wonderful. 😮 What a nice english accent chill tone😌😊. Like the channel👍🏻

[@AnthonyAKung]

Amazing that you came up with so many life lessons in the short space of your college years, Izzy! Some people take longer to figure things out. Like myself, with a BS degree in Aerospace Engineering, I worked as an engineer for 15 years before I decided to change my life completely. And you are right in saying you are what you think. I had to change the way I perceived the world, questioned and challenged my belief systems and biases, before I took the leap to be whatvI always wanted to be when I was a teenager, an actor. I've achieved some goals, but continue to look for more challenges, or as you put it, my discomfort zone. I did share my "findings" or lessons learned in my first book, and hope to continue to give back to the world in many ways. Keep up the good work!

[@ertw1]

Thanks for sharing Izzy! You always look so upbeat. How do you stay positive all the time?

[@franciaperfecto7925]

Great lessons, my first time to meet you here…am overwhelmed, such wisdom from a young medical graduate like you! Awesome, you are a like pockets of God’s graces …will be inspired to listen more….take care 🌷🌷🌷

[@jarrodsio]

Cambridge blue in the fonts. I see what you did there! Good content as always, Izzy. Hello from Homerton

[@bearlifejourney]

OMG such a incredible human being!

[@moatazismael1187]

Again, love your accent ❤️

[@rahmathidayatanuar2455]

What an experience! each time when I listen to you. so inspiring 💫

[@IzzySealey]

Wow, thank you so much! :)

[@kimbae613]

Izzy!!! I missed you 💜💜

[@sahmed7]

Thanks for sharing

[@Murshidtv532]

your videos are so useful

[@jcr1138]

Hello Izzy! Besides taking care of ourselves, we must never forget the people who are around us; family, friends, even acquaintances. In case we feel lost at some point, thinking of giving up, there's always someone who can give us a boost, a word to continue fighting for what we want to be. Thank you for sharing these life lessons!

[@pigeonlove]

She covered that in one of the earlier points, in fact the suggestion was to take care of anyone, not just those that mean something to you. . .

[@einsteinpl7]

Very valuable!

[@naruepholu-thong1327]

Love u Izzy❤

[@stevemiller2706]

Dear Izzy, You are a new discovery for me. I've barely scratched the surface on learning from you, yet I have learned from you & been inspired, beyond what 😳 i could have ever imagined b4u! My learned understanding of economics tells me that most all of your followers subscribers students lovers commenters fans, should be sending you thank you 💰 money. Why? Because those of us with some smarts, know that we will benefit from "more of you". Yes Doctor. I understand your commitments, and human limitations. I hope you do not object to me stating this, logic. 🙏 God willing, our futures are aligned and symbiotic. Thanks again. ❤

[@IzzySealey]

Wow thank you so much!!! Very generous and kind of you 😊❤

[@thongpohling9438]

I am a Chinese from Malaysia. Likes your video. I am 24 this year. A great role model to me.

[@CIA855]

what!!! 7 years! this inspire me a lot

[@YogaMestika]

Wow, thank you so much! :)

[@aratigurung3]

You are still so young, yet you speak so wisely. Thank you for making meaningful content and inspiring viewers! Wish you the best in your life endeavors Izzy! ❤️✨🙏

[@khedrabbas4241]

Long time no see I missed you a lot😁😁😁❤️❤️

[@user-ll6kp3ch9s]

good tips, good smile and good luck

[@ccoli195]

I am so glad i see u on KZbin today, such a joy to watch u talking, and sharing those valuable thoughts. And the most beautiful thing is you are a doctor, patients are so Lucy to have you! Love you thoughts and heart ❤

[@techwithlc]

I just went to cambridge university today, it was the best colleage I never ever been through, all the scenario was spectacular and chill

[@grantbaumetz7514]

Something caught me off-guard by your video "Life lessons from Cambridge": I initially thought all your lessons would be from good experiences, Since you have a wonderful bright & bubbly personality. It's not until you enlightened me by the fact that, Not all lessons of growth come from everything going Hunky-dory but, Some of the best growth you can incur comes from the experiences in life that were suboptimal and which you would rather change. But since remaining aware, you can learn from, and grow from them. Thank's for your BEAUTIFUL positivity Izzy, I greatly enjoy your videos I look forward to learning from you. :) -Grant A.

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Thank you, you are beautiful young lady and a fantastic role model.I am sharing your videos ,and I believe they will help many others. ❤

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Seu sotaque é lindo demais, vc me encanta falando 🤗