For Students Struggling with EXPECTATIONS (Why My Crying Video Went Viral on Twitter and Tiktok)

[@noedelafuentejr.9283]

"To get there.. omygosh.. Di ako natutulog kape kape ko 4x isang araw..di ako nakakaexercise.." Just want to let type A personality people know - if you don't take care of your body, your body will not take care of you. Alot time for physical, mental, social and spiritual well-being. Dropped this advice because there was a time I pushed myself so hard to the point of not just exhaustion but a near death experience. Found myself in a hospital bed admitted to the institution I serve to. I hope Doktaura now lessens her caffeine consumption and finds time to exercise. -Doktaura's #1 fan & #1 critic

[@noedelafuentejr.9283]

Handa na talaga siyang talikuran ang medicine at magartista that time nagabayan ko lang ng maayos😂 Nevertheless, artista o doktora I'm proud of you dahil kaya naman both vlogging + medicine 💯😎 PS I dont get enough credit huh I catch you whenever you're telling them what I tell you. I wont hijack your channel anymore. Haha. So watch for my content soon whatever form that is.

[@AuraAzarcon]

Heheheheheheheheheheheheheh malamang sino pa ba kokopyahan ko i meaaannn mag iinfluence sakin ❤❤❤❤🙃

[@seolitare2889]

Love you two 😘😍😍

[@katrinavalencia515]

Awwww, dabest talaga kayo Doc Noe! 💯💙

[@ariesity]

Nilalanggam ata tayo dito hahahahaha

[@jomarlandicho3594]

that “wala pa akong nararating, proud na sila sakin” always gets me everytime. When i go to my parents’ workplace, people would approach me “ikaw ba yung anak nila na nagdodoktor?” Could not answer them with all smiles because it makes me feel bad when i fail an exam after failing exams the previous weeks. Also, i watched that vid back in college and now in med school whilst on a pandemic (which i never have imagined din), i could totally relate. I didnt know med school would be more than just an academic struggle but it doesnt make me wanna stop (as of the moment 😅) Best of luck, Dok. 🤗

[@lakimjiezlelynb.7202]

wish you all the best future doc!!!

[@luckybaldonaza959]

Godbless future Doc!💪🏻

[@jomarlandicho3594]

Commented the above comment on my first yr and now im on my third year in med school now and i still go back to this during my most difficult med school moments 🤧 always trying to hang in there and di ko napapansin ive gotten past that hurdle na pala hehehe. This vlog will forever be relevant and will always have a place in my 💖

[@docbash9612]

"Hang in there" this means a lot.

[@AuraAzarcon]

it will get better

[@kevinguerrero2775]

The moment you want to quit, remember the reason why you'd fight for so long. I'm still at my 2nd year at PLM-Physical Therapy but the pressure of online classes really outweighs the eagerness for all of us to learn. Those who are reading this and needed the motivation to push through, just believe in your dreams and it's always ok to have setbacks and have breakdowns every now and then but always believe that things will get better and your dreams will be yours without you noticing it. Baby Steps lang it's small but it's progress.

[@AuraAzarcon]

wowowow PLM PT!! Laging top ng boards and nakikita ko kayo sa med building dati

[@kevinguerrero2775]

@@AuraAzarcon Thanks Doc❣❣❣🥺

[@susanettecruz5497]

My new motto, "Grace, Grit and Gratitude." Thanks Doc Aura 💕

[@triciamaegil4565]

"Pinakamadaling sumuko kapag nahihirapan ka na" 🥺 Still fighting, 3rd year. Finals na bukas pero 'yung video na 'to, sobrang motivating 😭

[@francescasumilang]

"Hang in there. It will get better." Just what I needed to hear while I struggle (I always do tho HAHA) studying/reviewing for our final exams. 🥺 Thanks doc and keep safe always. 🥺

[@leopandaan6243]

I am in my senior year of residency and still feels like I want to quit. Imagine 6-7 months na lang. And I’m still struggling to gather all the strength to finish this dream. I hope it gets better. 😔

[@settievalenzuela7592]

I'm currently a 2nd year medtech student and will pursue medicine (hopefully) because that is my dad's dream for me. Never I have dreamed of being a doctor ever since when I was a kid. They also keep on mentioning that if ever, I'll be the "first doctor in our family", and that also puts pressure on me. Whenever I'm struggling I always blame my parents about them pushing me to be a doctor someday. But I can't deny the fact that so far I'm enjoying while studying my course program right now. This year I realized that I've learned to love this field. Now, I'm not only studying for my parents to be proud of me but I'm also studying hard to pursue this long-term goal of mine. To Doc Aura, you are actually one of the reason why I was convinced by my family to study medicine. I watched all your videos back in summer 2018, a year before I enter college. I was inspired and amazed how beautiful this field is. The video that most inspired me is your interview with the Doctor from the DTTB program. I'm considering also to work as DTTB in the future hehe. Anyways, God bless you Doc and stay safe. :)

[@mr.mystery5428]

Always note to myself: Padayon! 🌻💛. One way or another, the odds are in our favor. I am grateful for this vlog of yours, Dok Aura. God bless you in your new journey, abroad. It will get better.

[@5shakewell]

"when u're grateful you are at peace" Love you, Doc. Thank you for sharing your words

[@CarloRamos-q8v]

Today is my final exam in pharma (subject na feel ko lost na lost ako hahaha), and I found strength in this video. Thank you, Doc! I hope you are doing well po.

[@alsaldana7658]

I love you, Aura. I am a Med student and staying at home right now. It’s really hard because I cant cry in front of my family when I feel like its already too much. Pero yes, kaya pa ❤️

[@yuuhsmin]

at a time when i was drowning and doubting my path, u said something in another vid that i still carry w me up to this day: "if you can't change something, change the way you think about it." thanks for continually inspiring us to keep going! :)

[@rhijennalog2032]

this taught me so much. I'm a frustrated med student and i still believe that someday somehow I would be sitting like you having timer for my study time and break time reviewing chart rounds. these are Words of Wisdom to everyone struggling during this tired year 2020. luv u Doc Aura ❤️

[@keziaapalisoc7561]

Hi doc aura! I’m so grateful for this video, it helped me a lot to hold on to my dreams.. studying in nursing school is really hard in this pandemic, we’re doing case studies online but we don’t really have our actual patient... It’s really hard to imagine everything knowing that we need to apply our learnings into skills, I have even reached to the point of thinking to discontinue my studies until this whole pandemic ends but I don’t want to disappoint my parents so I have to struggle independently... but these 3 words GRACE,GRIT, GRATITUDE had made me realized that I have to continue no matter what happens. That my discouragements are just some tiny point in my struggles and in the process of achieving my dreams. Thank you sm doc🥰 hoping for more insp vids

[@leilacalzado8973]

"please hang in there" "it will get better" Thank you doc! We're sooo proud of you! ❤

[@illumilumi6809]

I was crying the whole time watching this video. I am a currently struggling third year medical laboratory science student. In this time of pandemic, it was really difficult for me to adjust about everything. This year should be the time wherein we put everything into practice based on what we have learned during our lecture classes. But instead, we are just bombarded with loads of school works and just try to imagine things because we cannot perform it. My anxiety gets worse every time I think about what will happen to us next school year wherein there will be a possibility of face to face classes. Our laboratory classes that we were not able to take will be simultaneous with our classes for the second semester. This academic school year will definitely be chaotic, I just hope that everything will be fine because I can't even trust our own university with their own decisions.

[@blancheeeo6626]

Thank you for this great reminder for us to keep pushing, Doc ! I'm already in my 2nd year med rn, but I still question my decisions sometimes. Agree ako dun sa sinabi mong "pinakamadaling sumuko pag nahihirapan ka na", at "baka naman gusto ko talaga to pero nahihirapan lang ako" = GRACE, GRIT AND GRATITUDE

[@nikmklsn9071]

"Please, hang in there!" Maraming salamat Doc Aura dahil pumasok ka sa PBB. Salamat dahil nirepresent niyo po yung mga college students (med-related man o hindi). Inspirasyon ka po namin; ang hirap maging motivated sa panahon ngayon pero salamat po sa mga advice niyo. Guys, laban lang tayo sa mga pangarap natin!!!

[@kennethmelvynrafael852]

There is something about you na sobrang inspirational at ang sarap pakinggan. Because of you, mas lalo akong humanga sa mga doktor ❤❤❤

[@kclagunoy3384]

Hi doc, I can’t stop crying 😭 but at the same time your vlog comforted me. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@Lana_lexiesis]

"when you are grateful, you are at peace" got me feeling all the feelssssss

[@jominyamin7616]

Grace. Grit. Gratitude Thank you doc for constantly reminding us to do more and be grateful in everything. It lessens my self doubt and anxiousness. And by that I was reminded by my daily mantra in medschool to "remember why I started". I will embrace all the hardships because this is my dream. Claiming that MD by 2021. 👩🏻‍⚕️✨🙏🏻

[@itshappyverg]

DoktAura, really I was crying that time. It was only you that touched my heart that season. Di lang nagets ng karamihan. Solid Yung iyak ko nung tanggal kana, Pero, really, "blessing in disguise" - look at you now, improving and continuously changing for the better. Love from Eastern Samar.

[@abijanepaige]

I'm crying coz i'm watching this while on my break from studying for my finals. Super struggle ng med school online; aside from hindi raw yung learning, we basically have to teach ourselves talaga. Rely on the vids, ppts, books, tapos olats pa din, mababa pa din ang scores. Tama ka doc, nakuquestion ko na talaga bat ako nag-med, lisensyadong propesyunal naman na ako pero bat ko to pinasok? T_T 1st year med student ako and in our school, our batch is always tagged as the brave batch bec we chose to continue medschool in the midst of pandemic. But really, if only i knew i would go through this, i would have thought my decision twice. pero wala e, pinili ko 'to. there must be a reason for these. hindi ko pa talaga makita yung "it will get better" but i'm looking forward to it. Thank you doc for this very motivational video. out of all the lec vids i've been drowning myself with, this is such a breather for a struggling med student like me. Okay, back to study na me. hehe

[@annegalvez5324]

I don't usually do things like this, I mean commenting on public videos or what. But in order to express my gratitude, I should comment here. You really inspired me Doc, like you know I'm about to cry na when you said na "Baka naman gusto ko talaga 'to, nahihirapan lang ako ngayon" I don't know if its the exact phrase but yea you lifted me up (sounds cheezy pero true ) (So before I watched this vlog, I was so down like I don't eveb know what my purpose is and planning not to pursue medical field but yea in the middle of this video I felt like na ako talaga yung kinakausap mo like sobrang relate ko haha and I'm so thankful to your kind words ♡)

[@MDTiptalk]

“Don’t be afraid to fail, lose your way and be thankful that we question our decisions” 🔥🙏🏻💯 Grace. Grit. Gratitude. Thank you doc for this! 😌 Will be watching this over and over again especially at times we feel we put so much weight on ourselves that we fail to appreciate the opportunity we have. Love you doc! Laban!

[@alyssapoof4364]

i'm watching this now, 15 minutes before my midterms, crying. thank you for this, doc.

[@mariasophiaabarco8125]

Needed this. THANK YOU, DOC AU! ♥️🥺

[@alcantarajohnmathewo5915]

Thank you Doc Aura! Laban lang po ng laban! Next year na po ang start ng premed ko po and dahil po sa inyo ay super namomotivate po ako... Thank you for being an inspiration po for me and everyone out there!!

[@AAAA-qc7io]

I have to agree. Always remember that you are living someone else's dream right now. Not all students do have the capacity to study medicine even if they wanted to, admit it. And I'm that student. So happy for you Doc Au! And if you are a med student right now, hang in there, laban, always remember na its okay to fail as long as you know how to move forward. Laban lang, and I hope na sana makamit niyo yang title na yan and serve the public! :)

[@klagalicia8525]

I never comment on youtube videos, but with this content... I will. I am currently a 3rd year medical student. And being at this year during this pandemic is double the struggle, double the pressure, and double the fear- fear of being an "almost" student. I have had more breakdowns this year alone than I probably had the years before. Online med school is exhausting. I have had multiple burnout moments. I even reached the point when I started telling myself, "Ayaw ko na." My medschool friends have always been there. Being able to talk to people who share the same struggles as yours really helped both ways. Minsan sasabihin namin "ano? iiyak na ba tayo? kelangan sabay tayo. para sabay din tayong babangon." These little things were a big help in overcoming the anxieties that come with medschool, moreso online. As what I have been telling myself... You will have BREAKOUTS. You will have more BREAKDOWNS..... but soon, you will have your BREAKTHROUGH. I would like to thank you Doc Aura for validating my (our) struggles, and for reminding us our purpose, and telling us to just HANG IN THERE, IT WILL GET BETTER. Thank you!!! God bless you more!!! :)

[@shock8850]

Thank you for the comfort Dok Aura. I wa bawling my eyes out on the last half of the video. The suppressed emotions just came out. These past few months have been a struggle mentally for me. I have been feeling depressed and demotivated to work. I have been feeling drained from the work from home setup plus the retrenchment that's been happening in my company has brought me great anxiety. And the pandemic is still not over. The situation is just too tiring where I feel like everything is forced that we have no choice and we're just doing this for the sake of formality. I'm very thankful that I have this job. I'm thankful that my family's safe and that we live comfortably. And that should be my motivation to work harder. But my mind just won't cooperate. Right now I'm debating if I should resign and find a new job amidst this pandemic. That maybe I need a new environment. But what if I make the wrong decision and everything fails? Should I leave my job where I feel safe? I'm so confused right now.

[@jadejoy8573]

Thank you Doc Aura. Talagang ang Hirap mag med school ngayong pandemic. I am currently a medstudent and literal na naiyak din ako lalo na noon first month ng medschool and nagkaroon kami ng SGD, naiyak ako infront of my classmates. Ramdam ko yong pressure and takot na baka mawalan ng scholarship. And yong pagkakape grabe doc, kahit 12am na nagkakape padin ako. Thank you Doc Aura. I am a silent fan of yours sa PBB pa noon and since nung nanonood nako ng vlog mo. Sa video mong to, narealize ko na yes, we’re so lucky na andito kami. This pandemic won’t stop me, LABAN lang para sa pangarap.

[@yoongijuls7934]

mygad doc, naiiyak ako while watching this. I'm having hard time studying in my pre med right now. I decided to stop since grabe talaga yung online class. Napipressure na talaga ako sa mga nangyayari. I actually having anxiety but then i talked to my mom because im also having mental breakdown. And ngayon I decided to think also if med is for me. Thank you doc I think i have to think thrice.

[@nathanbaltazar]

"Pinakamadaling sumuko kapag nahihirapan ka na." On point. Thank you Doc Aura for your words of wisdom!

[@nestorenriquez3284]

I always go back to your old video whenever I’m down. You’re my inspiration really and my go to advice whenever I need one. Keep inspiring the likes of us to be strong and hold on on our dreams.

[@linamielvinas6402]

You are one of my inspirations. Hope I will get better and will keep the fire burning blue💙

[@elviemariesumogat]

Grace, grit and gratitude !!!!!! Thank youuuu ate very much needed ♥️

[@jammaralit1426]

Fighting! "Hang in there" 💖means a lot to me. Specially that I'm going to pursue my law career. Thank you dra. 🥺

[@danielmatsunaga11111]

Seeing this video while asking myself if I wanted to still continue. 😭😭 Thank you, Doc Aura for the inspiration. Everyday is a struggle. Gusto ko ng ibenta mga books ayaw ko na makita pero still i need to “hang it there”. 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@vjverch]

Hi Doc Aura! Lagi kong pinapanood yung PBB video mo tuwing nagbbreakdown ako nung nagaaral for November 2020 PLE :( I am a Communication Arts graduate kaya super struggle talaga ang buhay ko sa medschool. Sobrang unsure ako kung itutuloy ko ba ang medicine kasi parang ang daming naniniwala na hindi ko kakayanin, pero kahit ganun ang situation, totoo na ang pamilya mo ang number one supporter mo sa journey na ito. Kailangan mo ng the best support system para maging lighter ang buhay sa medschool :) Thank you for sharing your experiences and becoming an inspiration to all medstudents, and even aspiring doctors. Maraming maraming salamat Doc! Sana makawork po kita soon :) God bless you and ingat po lagi!

[@errolsardena7228]

yung tumatak talaga sakin is “ kung kaya ko , kaya niyo din “ - doc aura these words really motivates me to study really hard !! and all of this matatapos din and it will become worth it at the end 🥺💖

[@angelavill]

Doc Aura thank you po for the encouraging message. I REALLY NEEDED THIS. I’ve been struggling especially now that I am a 4th year med student. I honestly feel useless here at home. I was really looking forward to clinical rotation kasi po puro po kami simulations and proxy patients nung third year. But because of the pandemic our school decided for us to do online sessions or didactics. Struggle po for both students and profs. 😭 But your video po is comforting and very encouraging thank you 🥺😭❤️

[@AuraAzarcon]

I'm so sorry you're missing out on the whole clerkship experience and it's out of your control :(( Hopefully you're making the most of whatever learning setup you have right now kahit hindi hands-on. May internship pa!!

[@angelavill]

@@AuraAzarcon opo Doc may internship pa 😭 lalaban padin po kahit medyo struggle. Thank you po ulit Doc stay safe po ❤️

[@PattyMagisa]

Hi Angela! I'm a PGI now and huhu same feels. 🥺😢

[@angelavill]

@@PattyMagisa kakayanin natin to sis! 🥺😭 Stay safe ❤️

[@kylaandreayortas2186]

That video inspired me despite the current situation that I kinda didn't learn anything because the "priority" is to pass the tasks on time, it drives me every day to do my best or give my 200% because I know that it is for my good. It is also a sign that I shouldn't be complacent(?) and as possible I should learn and try something new. I faced many failures in life and those failures are my batteries to have a strong and wise mindset. :)) love you Doc ❤

[@jenissmilemuarip735]

Syempre tinapos ko muna isang chapter for pedia bago ako nanood nito. Nice. Parang matatapos ko aaralin for exams bukas. And for the entire hell week!! Salamat sa motivation Doc! Haha parang laging nasa tamang timing.

[@sweetieb.7735]

Hang in there feels so much better to hear this Ate Au, I may not be from med school. I am an architecture graduate and will be taking my board exam next year and planning to pursue a dream in the states as well. Thank you so much for the inspiration and the motivation. thank you Ate Au 🥰🥰

[@melvinbonganay6128]

nakaka inspired ang kwento 😀😀😀kahit una ko syang nakita sa PBB 😀😀 tatapusin ko ang pag aaral ko ayan ang motivation ko 😀😀 habang nagtratrabaho 😋 fighting lang

[@JUSTINERAMA]

Thank you for this, Doc Aura! I’ve known your channel since I was still in first year med, and I’m still a fan. Thank you for the comforting words. 🥺🤎 More power!

[@rochelleannewattang4473]

I was having my breakdown for the nth time since the start of online MedSchool and your PBB clip hits different rn ate Doc Aura. Thank you for reminding me that all my of my efforts are valid and appreciated. I look forward on meeting you in person po and hopefully doctor na po ako by that time. 🤍 Stay safe & healthy po 🙏

[@katrinavalencia515]

"They will love us no matter what. They will support us no matter what. If they can be there in your victory then they can also be there in your failures in your struggles. So let them in. Let them know. I didn't. I should have" 😭💛💯

[@carlafedolar2635]

WOW! Thank you Ate Au.. Di mo lang po alam kung gaano ka nakatulong sa amin esp sa akin on our walk to our dreams.. Thank you for this powerful encouragement.. Hope to meet you po & Kuya Noe soon.. God bless you po ♥

[@alyanamarieimperial338]

I am not a med student nor a pre-med student, yet Dr. Aura Azarcon's videos help me a lot and until now, it serves as a hope and inspiritation for me to strive more, not just in my studies but in my life. Thank you so much Doc, I may not know you personally, but I am very grateful po to you. 🙌🙏

[@demitrialy]

Thank youuu doctAura 🥺🥺 i really needed this

[@jaydmindful2311]

I will always be grateful having to subscribed to her channel... Everytime I watch your videos Doc, I always learn something especially from GRACE, GRIT, and GRATITUDE. I can say that your videos are all worth to watch. Thanks for inspiring everyone. God bless you always.❤️

[@yshintotz]

Idol! Thanks doc Aura i really need this now 🥺

[@Mika-zb5id]

Really need this right now ,promise ang bigat sa pakiramdam pero nakita ko to now sa youtube and i criii huhuhu 🥺😢 Thank you dra ❤️

[@gladylandicho1952]

Hang in there it means a lot.. thank you doktAura 💕💕💕

[@nicolemoradillo1017]

Awwww Doc Aura! I can really feel how grateful you are 🤍

[@norilynkrog48]

Alam kong andami mong napaiyak dito Doc, and I’m one of them 🥺 Pero sobrang thank you po sa pagbibigay dagdag inspirasyon sa amin na mga nag uumpisa palang sa laban na to. :(( It motivates us to strive, stay the course and survive. Thank you po ulit and God bless you, Doc❤️

[@hazelquichosanchez814]

Hope it gets better!! Laban lang!! Dont be afraid to feel🥺 💜💙💛🧡❤

[@elleports1830]

So much feels! Long distance hugs, Au ❤️ Thanks for bringing awareness to self imposed pressure! Just want to say that there are people (maybe a small percentage) who really do experience overt pressure from someone else 😅. Still, do try to talk it out with people who have high expectations from you because they should know the realities of your struggles. If people pressure you, try to be the first one to love and care for yourself ❤️ Eventually, it does get better 👍🏼

[@AuraAzarcon]

I misssss yoooooo 🥺🥺❤❤ agree 💯💯

[@elleports1830]

@@AuraAzarcon miss youuu! So proud of you ❤️

[@sheenakateregulacion]

aw huhu very timely and relevant sa akin, Dok Au

[@EkaFaye26]

Thank you Doc Aura for this! I just stumbled upon this video and this is what I needed after breaking down few hours ago. Sometimes when people (or relatives) see me cry or breakdown because of school they would tell me that I am too emotional or sensitive or weak and sometimes it triggers me. Kaya minsan kinikimkim ko nalang and ang hirap lalo na wala yung friends dahil online class. School was my escape from home and ang hirap ngayong online class na lagi ka sa bahay and u deal with those types of people. I miss my friends so much 😩😭

[@EkaFaye26]

Sometimes maririnig ka pa na, “pano ka matatapos kung iiyak ka lang dyan”. Ang pangit lang sa feeling na people would expect na lagi kang strong na di ako nagbrbreakdown. Hays kapagod ng ganito :(

[@katrinavalencia515]

Huhu!!! Dito kita unang minahal Doc Aura!!! 😭😭😭 Hindi ko na alam kung ilang beses kong pinanuod yon twing na aanxiety attack ako!! Huhu!! You are my life saver, ateeee!! Literal!!!! Gang ngayon naiiyak padin agad ako pag napapanood ko! 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭💯

[@alexdetagxi8148]

Wow, what a fight you did, you have a strong will, strong mind, youtube recommend your vlog, i watch a lot of TED talk inspirational self motivation and stuff now I get you, studying is one of the hardest thing to be motivated into it takes courage and sheer strength of the mind to keep pushing I feel tired just thinking about it hahaha buti hindi para sa akin mag aral ng ganyan you guys are dedicated.

[@mof2879]

Always so comforting Dra Aura! 🥺🥺🥺

[@joeymaravillas6143]

You inspired me so much, Doc Au. All of your videos really motivates me to finally go to med school and pursue my dreams. I can relate with the pressure you're talking about in the PBB video since college days because I'm fully reliant on scholarships talaga and now I will be taking the risk of pursuing medicine with a full scholarship again. I'm actually scared because I know that med school is really hard but I will not let this hinder me from reaching my dreams. Thank you so much, Doc Au. Keep safe. God bless you always 💖

[@kimtagle6113]

Hello po doc, i am nursing student. i know i watch this vlog late but i just want to say thank you, thank you because you are still my inspiration to continue nursing. It was hard specially during this time of pandemic. there are times that i am telling myself to shift course but every time that i think about it i always remember your vlog. your inspiring vlog and then suddenly after watching your vlog again i was telling myself "sila doc aura nga nakaya ikaw pa kaya" you are my inspiration po to continue my dream even if know that someone would tell me "di mo kaya yan" "di ka bagay mag nursing" i am thankful because i found an inspiration. hope to see you soon po Doc. Aura💓💓💓

[@LJ-du2zw]

currently reading this 10 minutes before our prefinals for the first semester of medschool.. sobrang sakto kasi kakabreakdown ko lang din 30 minutes ago hahahaha thank you para dito doktora. mahirap pero kakayanin. normal ang umiyak pero di pwede sumuko. pahinga kung napagod pero bangon ulit para magpatuloy.. yun lang. take muna ako exam. sana pumasa hahahaha

[@liveloveandhope]

Thank you so much for this video Doc. I am not a doctor, but the self imposed pressure is so true. I am the breadwinner, and every move of mine as the eldest child, i thought that it is watched. It is calculated. I appreciate this video. On the other hand, I will keep this. I am studying for NMAT for a second degree, I am old but I know the journey will be like a roller coaster, but surely everything will be worth it. Thank you.

[@stelarieves]

Yung timing ng video super ganda. Kasi masakit lang na yung expectations ng family mo sa'yo hindi mo ma-live out. Tapos, parang di pa sila happy sa kung anong na-achieve mo lang. Parang yung expectations nila na-adapt mo na. And yung nararamdaman mo hindi mo masabi kasi Ikaw na mismo pumipigil sa self mo kasi natatakot ako ulit na ma-disappoint sila. Yung classmates ko naman, alam lang nila part lang ako ng honor roll Pero yung iyak tuwing gabi, yung words kasi na sinasabi sa akin na akala ko matalino ka kaso hindi ka naman nanalo doon. Grabe yung tusok e. Hindi naman ako iyakin, pero pag dating sa ganoon, hindi ko alam Bakit super sakit. Thank you ate Aura for this, and isa ko pang motto in life: Grit, Grace, Gratitude! Keep safe, Doc!❤️

[@AuraAzarcon]

thanks for sharing your experience! hopefully you also have someone in person na napagsasabihan mo into kasi mahirap kimkimin lang yan..

[@stelarieves]

@@AuraAzarcon ate Doc kasi, may napagsasabihan ako kaso in chats lang po. And ngayong quarantine ko lang din po siya nakilala because of Wattpad. Ang awkward kasi if sa nga friends ko dito talaga and I feel just no to tell them. Thanks ulit doc, Grace, Grit, Gratitude!❤️

[@cheskaampas3385]

thank you dok😩

[@georgia7540]

thank you so much Doc Au 😭💖

[@TEAMHYEYOUNG]

We're so proud of you, doc! Love you

[@kimeecyrillauza8289]

😭 Thank you, Doc Aura

[@nicollejoiallam3518]

praying for ur safety 💕

[@chen8427]

aww. the words that I needed to hear rn😓 Thank You Doc Aura💗

[@sharryrosedemecais4826]

You really inspire me Doc. Thank you so much! Future LPT here

[@dennisealhambra671]

Thank you, Doc Aura! For even pausing your timer to continue on this video to encourage so many aspiring Doctors. “It gets better.” means a lot and to see that it will eventually be worth it really boosts my spirit. P.S. I’m not in med school yet but I’m currently taking supplemental subjects (ang hirap na agad lol) God bless you more! Stay safe! Hosea 6:6

[@abigailreyes357]

Thank you for this Doc! PLM Bio po ako and lately nappressure ako na madaming ibang naglilipatan ng ng specialization to ecology and microbio. Thank you nakakarenew ng passion to pursue Med po 😭❤️

[@dontusemyaccount2804]

Thanks for the enlightenment Doc. I needed this as a med student.

[@dhomickalang-oy5672]

Thank you ate Aura sa words of wisdom mo po. Actually, I think I really need this rn. "Grace, Grit and Attitude."

[@samnico8240]

Labyu DoktAura ❤️ Im a first year struggling med student 🥺

[@maricriscamacho942]

yay!! another vlog!! kakamiss manood ng vlog mo Doc!! more power po!!! 🤗🤗

[@patricialood3114]

Thank you Doc!🤍💯😭

[@siriusblack6337]

Hi doc! Youve been an inspiration to me in my journey towards medschool. But im not lined up in those typical premed courses, an educ grad btw. Ive been looking up to all of those dedicated docs out there since elem days. That grit that you doc mentioned, empowers me more. But my journey is more of persistence and passion. It will be so hard and i expect real struggles. But one thing is for sure, Im in the zone. Keep posting doc aura, pls. 🔥🔥 #aarti pa ba ko?

[@AlexisDianeNgo2002]

Needed this today. Salamat po Doc Aura! Wishing you all the best po! 🥺💗

[@rogerviva6172]

"pinakamadaling sumuko kapag nahihirapan na" :( and I can relate pero this 1st ever sem of mine in medical school also thought me na the more na nahihirapan ako, the more na mas nagiging mas madiskarte ako kung paano ma-overcome lahat ng struggles sa medical school.

[@mariadivina4225]

Thank you for this Dra. Also a struggling med student here. Pero laban lang!! Passion to serve others and give back. This keeps me going. Pero question lang po. Since you and Dr. Noe are both in the same field. How do you plan for your future? Like getting married and having a family. Kase ako parang nappressure ako sa biologic clock for us women :(

[@Melvz946]

Ill save this video doc to remind myself to keep going. Thank you doc stay safe😊🙏

[@yourbrokesis4829]

Thank you doc 😭 Means a lot.

[@jankatesamson]

My most awaited video of you silently hahaha GULAT AKOOO ❣️❣️

[@villaralboayen255]

Thank you for this, dok 🥺

[@bien9537]

GRACE. GRIT. GRATITUDE. NOTED DOCTORA🥰

[@peterodriguez31]

" it gets better " taking one step at a time. from a MEDJstudent, laban!

[@krizhiapadrones326]

Thankss Doc😭💝

[@janelcanon2496]

Your videos made me more inspired to go to med school. Thank you doc Aura! 😭❤

[@kenPgago]

Sobrang i needed this today doc. i was rooting for you since day 1 sa pbb til now sa vlogs haha. sobrang nkakainspire everytime i watch your vids. and so far ito ang pinaka