Day In My Life as a Rad Tech Student

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Hello lovelies!
My name is Sydney Lyra and I am a Rad Tech (x-ray) student. I am in my first semester and I am really enjoying it so far. I hope you all enjoy this. Let me know what else you would like to see!
I appreciate you watching!
Keyboard: amzn.to/3zZYmns
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Intro Music: Sappheiros - Embrace ( I do not own any rights to this music)

[@VanessaNicoleMakeup]

I appreciate your honesty. I’ve been looking into this program for the same reason as you, a more happier healthier life. I struggle a lot with math and science, but I’m also so done with retail and ready for something more stable and promising in my life. Good luck, thank you for sharing your journey! ❤️❤️

[@SydneyLyra]

I did a lot of different customer service jobs and ended up stuck in it because I didn't have the experience to do anything else but nobody would let me get the experience to do something else. It felt like my only option was to go back to school. I love anatomy, hate Physiology, and am not great at math. I think Radiography is a great option for career fulfillment ❤❤ good luck on your journey!

[@aliyamoody8084]

@@SydneyLyra hi i’m graduating highschool in may and this career really intrigued me. i’m not so good at math either. how is the math part ?

[@SydneyLyra]

Hi aliyah. It isn't too bad. Just a bunch of formulas and some basic algebra. Nothing too bad at all

[@TejRecordz]

update? i apply in spring 2024@@SydneyLyra

[@bottosrob]

Very helpful that you are showing details about your workload. To show what an assignment looks like or allotted time it takes to do things you think are important.

[@kassandrabuote2107]

thank you for this!! I start my program at the end of august & it’s so nice to see more content out there!

[@Chunks2599]

Thanks for making more rad tech student content ! Not many here in YT as other programs like nursing!

[@SydneyLyra]

Yes! You're so welcome. That's exactly how I felt. Thank you for watching!

[@rachelsteck8937]

I love how u are shedding light on being a rad tech!! I am in a program too and im thinking about making a channel bc theres not enough of us on here

[@SydneyLyra]

Hi Rachel, 👋 I am definitely enjoying making videos about rad tech. Good luck in your program!

[@TejRecordz]

update hows it going

[@rufaidyibrahim774]

cheers good luck with your journey you can do it!

[@SuraDoes]

I relate so much to the reason why you started rad tech school! It's nice to go to a program where they train you for a meaningful career especially for those of us with ADHD!

[@serenaraquel3961]

What do you mean for those w adhd? How does it help you I’m v curious

[@amandamathews4516]

Second semester student here! Glad to see more rad tech students on here.

[@TejRecordz]

update?

[@lolgeselle]

Awesome Video! 👏🏽

[@tawnimichelle4381]

Thank you so much for creating this content! I found out I got accepted to Rad Tech school starting this fall!

[@SydneyLyra]

Tawni!!! Thats so exciting ❤❤ congratulations!

[@Simplylockd]

Congratulations!

[@nfentress99]

Congratulations

[@TejRecordz]

update?

[@katyfilippoli6941]

i recently signed up for the rad program a month ago and waiting to see if im accepted! thank you for this video this makes it seem not so scary as it is

[@user-uv7bk5rk2c]

Did you get in?

[@TejRecordz]

hows it going?

[@AskTheRadTech]

Yay rad tech fam! All the best in your studies 👋🏽

[@SydneyLyra]

Thank you! I'm very excited. I'll have to check out your channel later today :)

[@AskTheRadTech]

@@SydneyLyra I know the feeling 😆 & thank you ☺

[@MayhemAnimationMG]

Proud of you!

[@SydneyLyra]

Thank you! 🥰

[@TejRecordz]

i will be applying in the Fall semester at Merced College California, cant wait kinda nervous

[@sublingnitro]

Started my program last week. Good luck!

[@SydneyLyra]

Congratulations! Good luck to you too ❤

[@nfentress99]

How’s it going

[@mollybelle7647]

Hey there! I’m also a rad tech student and found you insta! I also thought about making a channel because I had the same thought about there not being much content out there and there are so many different programs out there.

[@mollybelle7647]

But also where did you get that keyboard because I’m obsessed! 😍

[@SydneyLyra]

Hey! Thats awesome 😊 thank you for watching! I got the keyboard on Amazon www.amazon.com/dp/B08K6X753W?ref=pd_basp_dp_primary

[@rachelberger4217]

Yay! More fellow rad tech students! I’m new to your channel💕

[@YourXRayTech]

Awesome! Best of luck on your Rad Journey ✌🏼😷☢

[@SydneyLyra]

Thank you so much ❤❤ I'm having a great time so far!

[@YourXRayTech]

@@SydneyLyra That's great to hear. You choose a great field to pursue!

[@HowRadiologyWorks]

Thanks Sydney for joining the rad tech youTuber gang. Let me know if you have any topics on x-ray or CT physics that you are dying to see videos about. Keep up the content creation.

[@SydneyLyra]

I'm going to have to check your videos out! Thank you ❤❤ I have physics this semester

[@clashofthehornsofficialytu2082]

Just started pima myself 2 weeks ago so far so good now im in week 3

[@bannoch]

Awesome

[@oliviacarnathan2123]

I am applying in the fall, i am so nervous. All I have left to do is retake my ACT.

[@TheRadiologicTechnologist]

Woot woot! I am DEFINITELY going to promote your channel today on my Live Radiology Q&A on KZbin...DEFINITELY. Keep up the videos. I already see NEXT LEVEL study habits.

[@SydneyLyra]

Yes! Thank you so much 😭😭🥰🥰

[@lalita2688]

What do you do at work and does it help with balancing school while working? This is a program I'm interested in

[@nfentress99]

I start my program in a couple weeks excited nd nervous!😊

[@SydneyLyra]

That's so exciting! It's super nerve wracking to do something new and out of your comfort zone but it's totally worth it.

[@nfentress99]

@@SydneyLyra thanks how have your clinical experiences been?

[@SydneyLyra]

Hi Nya, I actually don't start clinicals until September but I'm anxiously excited for it!

[@daysibuenaventura3208]

What school did you apply to ? I'm looking around my area if I have any. Thank you

[@TechSaviProductions]

Hey nice video! Currently doing pretty reqs ! Lol!

[@SydneyLyra]

That's awesome!🙌 Keep going. The program that I'm in is really amazing and I'm having such a good time. It's totally been worth it so far 🥰🥰

[@delacruzmae7955]

can i ask what school supplies needed in college under bsrt course

[@brittneyurquhart]

Where did your white shoes? Are they Rad Tech friendly (waterproof/stain resistant)? I'm looking for a good pair as I'll be starting my program in the Fall!

[@SydneyLyra]

Hi lovely! I got them on reebok's website. They are the zig zenetica. Reebok gives a 40% discount for student! They are not waterproof or stain resistant but they have been super cute and comfy for labs.

[@KennyJordana]

What kind of community college has a x-ray tech program where it's lottery based and they randomly take names to be accepted to the program?! That is HORRIBLE! So someone who has a 4.0 average won't get in the program while the other person who has a 2.8 gets accepted just because it's randomized. That community college should be severely punished for doing that nonsense. Anyway, good video and good luck on your journey👊🏿

[@SydneyLyra]

I feel this in my bones 😒 its very frustrating and extremely unfair to those that work their ass off

[@Dee-jp6no]

On the flip side, in our CC, it is GPA based and unfortunately a lot of people get passed up. Unless you have a 3.8-4.0, your chances are slim. A good friend of mine had a 3.7.gpa. She applied multiple times and couldn't get in. I was accepted with a 3.9, but I definitely don't feel more qualified than her. I'm more bookish where she is more practical. I feel like maybe they should do a lottery with 3.5 and up or maybe add an entrance exam for extra weight. Idk what the answer is, but all I'm saying is that there are pros/cons to GPA based programs.

[@KennyJordana]

​@@Dee-jp6no I strongly disagree that there should be a lottery system. There should not ever be a lottery system going into someone's education. It should be about working hard to get the best grades in your courses. Yes, but you worked hard to get that GPA to get into that program. Not to say that your friend didn't work hard as well, but you had the better GPA that lead to you to get in, which is fine and fair. That's really a HIGH GPA to get. I feel like they should severely lower the GPA at your college to get into these programs because that's like a perfect GPA and the majority of students don't have a perfect GPA, from what I'm told. At my college, you have to get a 2.5 minimum GPA to even be considered into the program. However, you don't want to get just a 2.5. You want to get the best GPA so your chances will be really high to get in. I just got accepted to the program and my GPA was a 3.6 or 3.7. I would be really upset if my 3.6 or 3.7 GPA didn't get me in and someone got into the program over me with a 2.5 GPA just because of a lottery system. That would be so upsetting.

[@Dee-jp6no]

@@KennyJordana I think the problem with my program is that they only accept 20 students out of 100+ applying. It's VERY competitive. I wasn't even sure that I would get in with the 3.9 gpa. All it would take is 20 people with a 4.0 to fill those seats. Just to be clear, I'm not for a lottery system that includes 2.something. I'm saying I wouldn't be against a lottery system for a minimum 3.5 to 4.0. I just don't feel that being book smart automatically translates to excelling in the practical setting, which is a huge part of any healthcare program. I wish our program could expand to an extra 20 students and make it 40 total, but they said that they only accept 20 because they don't have enough facilities to accommodate more students.

[@KennyJordana]

@@Dee-jp6no Sorry for the late response, I was finishing finals. My program only took 24 students. I believe you would've got accepted into my program with your GPA. Having a lottery system for a minimum 3.5 to 4.0 is still not fair. I would be really upset if I had a 3.9 GPA and someone got accepted to the program over me with a 3.5 GPA just because of a lottery system. Any lottery system should not be in a student's education to succeed. I would think it's more about working and studying hard in school than being book smart. For example, I'm not book smart savvy at all. I just worked and studied hard in my courses. I use my resources at school and received help. Resources and help as in I had a tutors, went to the lab, went to the learning center, went to the workshops, got help from my professors, even my advisor helped me out and so on. I really feel that you don't have to be a book smart type of student to get into or to succeed in these programs. I do agree that they should expand the program and double the students instead of having 24, have 48 students be accepted. It's funny that you stated this because my advisor told me the same thing. I was told that the school doesn't have room for all these students to have more in the program.

[@oliviacarnathan2123]

What planner book are you using to stay organized? :)

[@SydneyLyra]

I am going to be doing a whole video on this soon! But it is the Legend planner on Amazon.

[@ruvimendez9943]

I just started a job at the hospital but I’m trying to go back to school but to be a rad tech what exactly do you have to have before applying could you help

[@SydneyLyra]

Hi Ruvi, This is going to depend greatly on the school that you decide to go to. Radiologic Technology is a 2 year program so I would probably start by looking at your local community college to see what their prerequisites are and go from there. you can always speak to a guidance counselor about what classes they suggest you take first. If not your community college, there my be a private program in your area. Just keep in mind that private colleges tend to be more expensive. Hope this helps!

[@annabellesanborn7291]

i just took the exam for bontrager ch 4 upper extremity and it was soooo hard

[@santiagomerino4980]

Hi I was just wondering if you are taking other classes along with rad tech work

[@SydneyLyra]

This semester, I am taking Radiography 1, positioning 1, and medical terminology, im also auditing A&P 1 because I've already taken it but the instructor wanted me to audit it because it's heavier in the anatomy.

[@kharlasantos8491]

I'm planning to take BS rt in the future. What lessons should I look into and learn as early as possible? Like the basics.

[@SydneyLyra]

Hi Kharla, I only did the Associates degree but maybe start learning about anatomy. Where all the bones are. And then maybe start learning about radiation physics basics. But the program will teach you all you need to know ❤️ good luck!

[@TejRecordz]

how hard is the phyisics, i heard so much about that im nervous@@SydneyLyra

[@redheadlilrebel]

I started Rad Tech school last week as well (Kara Lee commented below started together with me!) We have a test tomorrow over the different types of imaging (MRI, CT, etc) and I have studied all week and I’m still freaking out about it! Our instructor informed us it wouldn’t be multiple choice, that we actually have to write out the definition of each of them or fill in the blanks that she provides. I’m stressed! Anyone here have any tips on how to remember all of them?!

[@SydneyLyra]

Hi Emily! If your instructor provides you with homework assignments I would say to go over those. Your best friend is going to be active recall. So try making flashcards and quizzing yourself on the different terms. If you prefer not to waste paper, use quizlet and create digital flashcards out of the terms.

[@redheadlilrebel]

@@SydneyLyra I’ve been using Quizlet but there’s just so much to remember. We’re having to do our Radiology class on Zoom as well because our Instructor broke her ankle and will be out for awhile, while she tries to get her surgery and such figured out. She sent home powerpoints that were printed off and that’s pretty much what we have as a review... I just hope I can remember everything that’s important! I’m so stressed! 😭

[@SydneyLyra]

I really hate it when instructors don't provide specific stuff that they want you to know for the tests. My instructors are pretty good at providing homework that directly correlates with the tests. Good luck on it!

[@SydneyLyra]

How did your test go??!!

[@redheadlilrebel]

@@SydneyLyra I made a 100! I stressed for nothing!! Lol. 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@sixteen.candles.4644]

My son is named Sydney.

[@ikramm6830]

What is the workload like in rad tech school? Is it overwhelming like med school or would you say it is manageable with a part time job as well? Thanks!

[@SydneyLyra]

Hi hi 👋 I don't think it is anywhere near med school. The workload is pretty heavy. I would say it is manageable with a part time job. Just be mindful of how many hours you're working. I work about 20 and still feel like its a little too much.

[@ikramm6830]

@@SydneyLyra okay thanks so much. I am planning on working part time once I start rad tech school. I’m so glad I found your channel and I’ll be asking more questions the closer I get to rad tech school. I don’t start until fall of 2022, so I plan to work and save money for school until then. Is there a difference between a community college education vs a private university? You mentioned that the community school in your area was on a lottery, but if it wasn’t, would you have went to a community college? I am planning on going to the community college in my state.

[@SydneyLyra]

@@ikramm6830 I don't know how it is in other states for private vs community College. If it hadn't been on lottery. I definitely would have gone there. Just for the plain fact that it's more affordable. Like, a LOT more affordable. But the school that I'm going to has the right accreditations and provides and associates degree and allows me to sit for the ARRT exam at the end to get my license. So I figured it was worth spending the extra money to not have to wait on the lottery.

[@TejRecordz]

update?@@ikramm6830

[@m.bianca11]

How long does it take to Finish BSRT in your Country? What year are u? If you don't mind me asking. 🤧

[@SydneyLyra]

Here in the US, you only need an AAS to take the registry exam. The BSRT would be an additional 2 years.

[@HuongNguyen-cm4nb]

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[@alajae1084]

Love the video, but where did you get that keyboard, it’s so pretty

[@SydneyLyra]

🥰🥰 thank you! I got it on Amazon. I'll find the link here in a few!

[@SydneyLyra]

Here is the link for it!: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08K6X753W/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@luqmanaskander8536]

Be successful dear, where are you studying? ,,,I want to studying master degrees in radiology and ultrasound (sonar)technology, can you help me please??

[@getrealhood]

Next video could you speak a little louder?

[@hongthangluong1061]

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