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Ugh, midterms this week. I think this whole isolation thing is getting to me! But it's okay to have an emotional day. I'm fine, everything is fine.
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[@sassycassie843]

Honestly I love this channel because it’s nice to know that you’re not the only one having mental breakdowns from the stress of school

[@rylandbrayden5270]

I know Im randomly asking but does anybody know a way to get back into an instagram account? I was dumb forgot my login password. I appreciate any assistance you can offer me

[@JuliaCharles]

Can I just say that it’s so refreshing how honest you are. If you cry like 3 times a week because of school, then you show us. Not hide it. i wish to carry this on, on my channel. I am a med student in first year and in quarantine. This quarantine has taught me so much about myself needing structure and my medical school has literally left us to our own devices ugh

[@smiley8106]

Julia I just wish she can vent to us and actually tell us why she cried ... I want someone to relate to.

[@adhdlivingyourdreams9515]

Man I bottle mine then when I cry I do it for two days. It sucks. I could learn from Rachel, big time!

[@RealPlasticsDoc]

Keep it up Julia! It will be worth it in the end!

[@tracy_cakkes]

She’s great 💜

[@chibihime1000]

Same. FIRST YEAR AND I KEEP...leaving Neuro lectures until last minute

[@Liveforbeautyy]

Pre med students: is anyone else worried about their quality of education right now? Since classes have turned to online I am having to teach myself chemistry, physics, and more. My teachers are providing no instruction and I am worried this will screw me over for the MCAT. Please tell me I am not the only one worried:(

[@tessaven4164]

Sameee I'm basically my own teacher who doesn't know shit (yet - cos we'll make it !!)

[@bluemicks1]

Liveforbeautyy you are def not the only one I feel you 😭but food for thought khan academy really helps

[@HiteshKumar-oq7hn]

Look at it as an advantage rather than a disadvantage. Use this time to learn how to educate yourself without relying on your professors. Professors are good for supplementation, but you shouldn't have to rely on them to learn. The more you develop the skill of learning on your own, the better off you'll be when you start studying for the MCAT and when you're in med school. Good luck!

[@JazzymineA]

I’m not a Med student but in the accounting profession. Self-learning will become your greatest asset when going into the workforce as you’ll only have yourself to rely on to provide the right answers to your patients (for me clients on their business). You’ll get this!

[@jessicar1152]

Yes - I have some classes with no lectures and I am expected to teach myself completely. I have others with just videos. I got sent some "finals" and feel like I have no clue what's going on at some points. You're not the only one :(

[@RachelSouthard]

HEY HEY! For anyone scrolling through the comments, please acknowledge this comment :) I promise don't cry a lot! I think a lot of people forget that these videos show ~10 minutes of my life; however, my life runs 24hrs a day! On average, I cry once a month. But if I upload videos 4x per month (every Friday), it may seem as if I cry a lot more than I actually do. Nonetheless... I'm reading all of the comments and getting the sweetest DMs from you guys. I love you all so much. Thank you for being so supportive

[@nona_v.v5568]

Rachel Southard love you too and just want you to be good 💓💓

[@josephdahdouh2725]

been having trouble falling asleep too

[@Mermerjo15]

would you ever get/have time for an emotional support dog. i was thinking bout getting one !

[@Its_semio]

You got this girl 💓💓

[@solsen3]

Red Ant!

[@jadoublec]

The fact that your drowning with work and you still manage to upload, commitment 😭

[@Rainfoxy4291]

You’re not even a doctor yet but I already trust you with my life

[@RachelSouthard]

hahah i love you

[@melisaktoprak9954]

Rachel, I NEVER in my whole life ever commented under a video but I have to now! You are such an inspirational person and I love that you are so transparent! I study law in Germany (where I live) and I literally cry 3x a week when it is a stressful time. It is just so refreshing to see that one is not alone and to see a person, who has the ability to reach out to more people just showing that this is normal! You are a vey inspirational person, please never loose this! Love you

[@RachelSouthard]

[@anna-jx8py]

Geht mir genau so - Grüße aus Freiburg 😂😂😂

[@melisaktoprak9954]

Anna J dann bin ich immerhin nicht alleine 😂😭

[@anagsimtedlafset3244]

Anna J alle: Kommentare auf Englisch, ihr zwei: DeUtScH :)))

[@allensnea9335]

Lol, I can actually understand the German comments.

[@sweetdia_med]

12:51 “Do you ever have so much to do that you don’t want to start..but I know this stuff’s not gna do itself..” I also have an exam next week, and this is exactly what I’m feeling every day😢 Stay strong Rachel! You got this 💪🏻

[@nona_v.v5568]

의대생 디아_Dia and you can do it too 💓 good luck in your exam

[@배부른녀석]

누나 나 죽어~~~

[@dianaspelciuc3461]

It is frustrating to not do better when you study 24/7! I had an exam the other day and got a really nice score but I could not accept it whatsoever because of how much work I put into it. I think that exam did not represent my knowledge on the material. 😭 I am with you on the never ending studying and crying😊 It’s just the way we function. I wish you all the best!

[@ticktocktrish6893]

Diana Jubea this is me with pharmacology 😪😪😪 the amount of hours and time I put in but only to just barely pass

[@dianaspelciuc3461]

ticktocktrish I’m a Dental Hygiene student and I’m supposed to take Pharmacology online in the summer 🙈 I hope I survive😂

[@saeednoor2732]

same thing happened to me on the last exam, i did great but not as great as expected relative to the working hours spent on that material, but this is medical school and we have to cope

[@leviayao3577]

"You need no man when you sleep with your hard drive" - Rachel 2020 lmao🤣

[@RachelSouthard]

LMAOO

[@leviayao3577]

@@RachelSouthard just hold on right there red ant 💪 kinda with you right there having everything online is such a bummer especially for me who loves listening to lectures in which I learned a lot than reading books honestly 😅 All will be alright in time 👌

[@cyndishields2742]

Haha, I laughed so hard at that statement!

[@victormelendez2124]

Rachel Southard what a small room

[@leviayao3577]

@@victormelendez2124 perfect for studying tho 👌

[@tarraalvaro1121]

I'm not even a med school student and I feel your pain. It's frustrating getting a score back and knowing your potential to do better. There's always ifs and buts and all these things that go racing through your head, but I'm here just to remind you that you made it through and you did that. What doesn't kill you only makes you smarter, and you're working towards being something really great (even though you're already really great). Thank you for always being so raw and genuine in these videos. It always means so much because I can relate so much lol. You do you, boo ❤️

[@dalenadang2445]

12:51 “Do you ever have so much to do that you don’t want to start..but I know this stuff’s not gonna do itself..” As a 2 year med. student I 100% feel like this especially when it's the end of the week or post exams. You feel like you can breathe for like a minute and then you have to go back and study again. But you know we can do it! It's going to stick and it gets frustrating, but we can do it! Also I love all of your muted rant parts because sometimes you just need to rant even though no one is around LOL

[@jocelynecoss1793]

The fact that you’re the true way a med student struggles and cries is amazing. I love love watching your channel because you always show that med school is seriously stressful and hard and you cry it out but push through twice as hard. Stay strong, you got this ❤️

[@RachelSouthard]

thank you so much

[@ctdd2536]

Rachel, wow your so honest. You did well. Maybe your frustrated or your exams didn't go as well you wanted jt to be. Remember the time isnt the best with covid-19, the quarantaine, you miss your family etc. But you motivate us, you keep us in your mind, you are in our minds and we love the honest and vulnerable vlogs. Thank you for that and Rachel you will get there. Its oke. You go for it

[@RachelSouthard]

std....lmao jk But in all seriousness, thank you! You're the best.

[@doktorazoe]

I feel you. As medical students, I think we tend to have a lot of days that really will bring us down and it’s a work in progress to have the ability to always bounce back from the hard times. I’m definitely always working on trying to be better at conquering the fears and anxieties that come with being a medical student. I believe in you! You can do this! Stay strong always ❤️

[@DS-td1wi]

What is your university? And how your final exam will be??? Online also ????

[@doktorazoe]

DS Hello, I go to De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute in the Philippines. As of now, we are waiting for government announcement if we will continue final exams in person this coming June. If the government doesn’t extend quarantine, we will be taking our finals in person. If the quarantine will be extended, they will cancel the final exams and base our grades on our current class standing + outputs and quizzes taken during the online classes. Right now, we are still waiting for the final plans of our school. It all really depends on what the government will announce in the next few days.

[@DS-td1wi]

Future Dr. Zoe A lot of stress

[@doktorazoe]

DS yes lots of stress and anxiety 😩

[@neenachakkathara4532]

Do it thinking about all the people you can help later in your life! Best of luck!

[@annaschweitzer4763]

"I lost a lot of hair during my neuro block" feel this in my soul. Neuro wrecked me. I love your channel. I'm a current OMS-1 (or....as of today I guess I'm officially an OMS-2?) and I have regular meltdowns. Your videos are so relatable and honest and show what a lot of people are feeling/going through that no one wants to talk about. Thank you.

[@smiley8106]

Don’t mute it , we want to hear all your venting and the reasons why you cry sometimes (if it’s not too personal). Like it’s ok, plus maybe you’ll feel better and I want someone I can relate to too.

[@silver_0447]

I only watch her channel because this is how im feeling too and it feels so relatable.

[@NicoleEPimentel]

This semester has reaaally been something else, I hope everyone is still hanging in there! Continue being resilient red ants, friends :) Love you, Rachel

[@mohamadelgendy4095]

I feel as if this semester is never going to end. FML.

[@funnytaco132]

“That’s fine” yesss queen *starts crying* omg no, 🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@wendychen2419]

it is so refreshing to see someone that is continuing to pursue their dreams and showing the difficult as well as the good times through it. I am working on my BA (I'm 27 going to be 28 this month - this comes from a whole separate stress) and I get it - you thought you did well and even if you passed with a good grade, you have set an expectation. Upon setting that expectation comes with disappointment. You are brilliant but just don't be so hard on yourself. I stopped (well, kind of) putting expectations on myself and see what my end goal is and keep that motivation. Keep it up!

[@briangonzalez5360]

So cool to see someone so young achieving their goals. You got this :) we’re rooting for you 👍🏼

[@cyyeah123]

I just finished med school. I understand you 10000 %. When you enter med school, you're used to always get the "best scores" of your class and suddently you find yourself in a class where everybody is really good and are all overachiever. It's normal to feel that way. Don't beat yourself up and don't compare yourself to the rest of your class. You desierve your spot dont ever forget that and believeee me it's not that score that is going to make you an amazing doctor. The hospital life is REAl life and this is what's important. You can do it ! Time will fly by. Don't doubt yourself.

[@NelliButt]

Rachel, I watch your videos right before I begin studying because you give me a jolt of motivation. You showing us the real side of school and life is so refreshing. I've been having so much difficulty with the transition of classes to online and I find it difficult to push myself to study, but you help me, and I'm sure many others, so much. Continue being your genuine self. I'm so glad you no longer apologize for crying or showing how you're feeling, because I truly believe that's one of the reasons so many people love you. You're authentic. Stay safe.

[@jacobnicolaisen1334]

Very interesting to see how different medical school is in the USA compared to Denmark. In Denmark, healthcare and education is free, and we even get payed a monthly salary while studying. During the coronavirus outbreak, I have been working at an isolation ward at the hospital. Recently just got infected myself, and I have been recovering for a couple of weeks. Hopefully I will be able to return to work soon (hopefully immunized as well, hehe). Been watching a lot of your videos during this time. They are very inspiring, and even though medical school is different in Denmark, I can definitely relate to the occational mental meltdowns ;-). Stay safe!

[@vanessachew5390]

oh no, hope u get better really soon and get immuned to the virus!! thank you for working on the frontlines to help those in need, its really admirable :)

[@harrystyles7822]

You are amazing!

[@elisabethnielsen4000]

So you know how to calculate the danish school system into the english one? I study in denmark but in after STX I'm gonna move to England, do I need to take 10'th grade? I dont want to waste 3 years studying if I have to do it all again in England.

[@xNickinielsenx]

Elisabeth Nielsen - fellow Dane here, but I studied in Canada for a period of time. Do you still need help with your question?

[@drjennale]

It’s good seeing your face ❤️ and girl - crying is normal! I remember crying after exams during med school cause I always expected to do better (It’s also hard when your friends are gunners). Shoot - I cried this week in residency ... in front of my preceptor and all the MAs and nurses! No shame. Doctors have feelings too. Giving you a virtual hug 💪🏼👩🏻‍⚕️

[@arimalagon9016]

omg😭 i lost sooo much hair during my first semester being a full time student. it was so heart breaking. send you positive vibes ❤️

[@emilytaylor4317]

I am a pre med student and am SO overwhelmed with school right now that I had a break down just like you did. We will get through this together! Thank you for another video!

[@easymedicinebytmd8247]

Med School is hard and it is awesome that you share this fact so open! But there will come better times and in the End it will be worth it! Keep grinding!

[@rezyynait7287]

stay strong......you got this... you are one of the reasons why am gonna do medicine.Thnx for your honesty

[@maysaxx7874]

Rachel remind yourself that you help several people on a daily you are most peoples motivation , medical school is rough and your doing well its good to let it out but tell yourself daily anything that comes easy doesn't last and anything that comes hard always will last ! keep up your good work future DR !!!!

[@cassandramonique_]

When you started crying I almost cried too!😂 I have felt what you were feeling so many times...I appreciate you being authentic and showing the emotion bc sometimes I feel like I’m too sensitive. Love your vlogs, and you! 💕

[@alexiab.5670]

I am so happy I found your channel. I am a freshman in college and I'm majoring in Neuroscience and taking premed classes. It's already a little scary and overwhelming, but its so relieving to see someone as smart as you struggling with tests and school too. It makes me feel less alone. Thank you for posting these videos and all your videos with tips and tricks for school. They really do help people like me who don't know what they're doing and are worried about studying and all that stuff. I appreciate you!! You're an inspiration and I'm so glad I discovered your content

[@amandamathews4516]

I love that you show the good and the bad. The ups and the downs because it’s real. That’s what school is. It’s amazing that you get to learn these things, it’s an amazing high when you get that grade you worked so hard for, and it’s heartbreaking when you don’t. I absolutely love being in school and learning but I’m still learning how to deal with the stresses. Thank you for showing us the reality!

[@Muslim_farie]

When you said you were frustrated i felt you, You need to think like this if you ever doubt your self......... You are smart! You made it to medical school and thats a big step.... Im just so proud 2 say im one of your supporters! You can do it

[@chiaradellacorte]

First year right here, struggling just as you are. I'm trying to plan my work and motivate myself but it is not easy to keep up with all of it. Even if I'm home, stuck in quarantine, time seems to fly and I always get the impression that I'm not doing enough. Also, my sleeping is being weird. I feel super tired at night but then I just can't go to sleep as soon as I feel the urgency to. Watching you made me understand that I'm not alone in this. Thank you. ❤️

[@arpitabarua4235]

13:56 - I feel you Rachel because I went through the SAME thing as you... you try so so hard and study so so so hard because you wanna get a good result but then when you get it, it's not where you expected it to be, you feel like crying a lot and ask yourself are you not worthy enough and dumb...then automatically you start comparing yourself to others..., you loose motivation to study.. i tortured myself a lot because in my orgo chem course, i tried A LOT but it didn't ended up as my expected result...I really feel you

[@MissTXTee]

I know the feeling - I would bust my a$$ studying, sacrificing my sleep and social life only to get a B on exams. I definitely wondered WHAT'S THE POINT OF STUDYING?? I stopped studying as hard and got the same grade, so I decided I'm a B student and I'm fine with that! LOL

[@shivanidevaguptapu2968]

“Everything is fine” me for a while during this quarantine. I felt that!!!

[@yeehawtomahawk]

Thank you for being genuine in your vlogs

[@RhesusMedicine]

So true, we had some super heavy semesters in medical school because our course was being reformed, we essentially sat all 4th and 5th year courses in the span of a year and a half- so 6 months less time than usual. A LOT of people suffered. Point is, it's ok to struggle, all you can do is your best, then whatever happens, happens!

[@Ragnark98]

Stay strong rachel ! You are pure and Strong soul, when u done with med school , trust me its worth it. One day you feel proud about yourself that u survived hard times. Im 3rd year med student now and i just feel like u everyday since from 1st day. After passing everyear your confidence will level up everytime. Remember stay strong and keep pushing.!

[@lilyc.3724]

Rachel, I get that feeling too. You are not alone! Thank you for being real with your life and your feelings

[@leilatheriault5391]

Hi Rachel, I know exactly how it feels to be overwhelmed. I mean, it feels like drowning in a ocean of work. I know it’s hard to convince yourself to start working, because you know that once you’ve started you can’t stop until it’s finished. I support you and I know that you can do it. I don’t know how it feels being in a med student, because I am just a 9th grade student, but I know you can survive this and be proud of you after all, ‘cause you’re really strong. You inspire me a lot, because I do want to become a doctor later and now I realise that I have to work as hard as you do. Your videos help me a lot. I love you so much! I wish I could give you a big hug right now. Be strong, be confident, ‘cause you now you’re important and loved.

[@todoroki5731]

I love the way that u show the bad things about archiving your goals. It's is real and I can empathize with you. Good luck and keep fighting. When I feel down I always meditate and think that today's pain will be tomorrow straight

[@faithbelvin9260]

I’m in nursing school right now and I keep talking myself into a downward spiral of how I could’ve done better instead of appreciating all I’ve accomplished. I appreciate your transparency and I believe in you! You are driven.. you got this! 💛👏🏻

[@crystaldiaz3177]

This was me yesterday night. I couldn’t fathom the thought of waking up and having to do all this work for school. I failed the first exam taking it at home because of the quarantine. I stopped for a moment to breathe and just told myself to start from somewhere so I did. Thank you for opening up to us, you got this :)

[@amelelmgadmi135]

Hey, it's hard and I cried like crazy every time, crying if it helps then it helps, now im intern doctor and its so much worth it, keep up the work you are doing much better than I was doing believe me, good luck

[@amandaduggan8676]

Hey Rachel!! Thanks so much for another very real video. I'm also a first year med student doing my best through the quarantine. I used to complain about having to go to lectures, small groups, labs etc. but now I realize how much I needed that structure throughout my day! Studying on your own sucks! Also I am currently studying neuro and it is SO HARD. Thanks for letting me know I'm not alone! One thing I have been doing that works well is I having an accountability partner. We text each other our goals for the day every morning and then check in at night to see how each of us did. It really helps with motivation :-)

[@jeyrigavilanez7643]

you’re so honest you’re so strong ❤️thank you for sharing everything you go through!

[@jessicadavis1301]

I have been crying on and off from online school stress and can I just say it is so refreshing to know I’m not alone ❤️ we’re doing the best we can and we need to remember grades and degrees do not define who we are or our worth. Xoxo

[@annabobanna3287]

Hey! As a 4th year medical student that's about to graduate, I just want to let you know that I know how hard it can be and that it does get better. I remember hating myself sometimes when I wouldn't do as well as I could have on an exam, but then I realized that I would be doing fine in clinical settings and that I'll be a good doctor at the end of the day. Tests aren't everything and I know that you'll be amazing! Hang in there and I'm rooting for you. :)

[@abiw1272]

I love how u show the good and bad side but always want to stay positive for yourself and the viewers

[@narakim4543]

Thank you. The fact that someone out there is feeling exactly same with me, is a great relief. You’ve helped me visualizing it. Hope you feel better and better in the future, you are doing great. These many are watching you saying your feelings! You are loved.

[@MG-us6hb]

I'm a 2 year med student and I feel you! Sometimes I just cry because I have so much to do and it's so overwhelming. We are all in this together and in the end everything is gonna be okay. And be a good doctor will compensate everything. Here for you 💕

[@evangeliageorgiadi5219]

I just want to say that I feel you. I’m a MD, studying Medicine was really hard and stressful! I had several breakdowns and burnouts.. Don’t give up! You’ll do it! Keep trying! ✌🏻✌🏻

[@mercy6054]

🙏😊

[@irwfcm]

Rachel, you are an inspiration. Just keep working hard and good things will happen and all your dreams will come true. A score on a stupid midterm may seem like a big thing today, but it's not. See the big picture of what you are doing this for. When it seems like things are overwhelming, go ahead and cry it out and get back on the horse and keep fighting. I am absolutely certain you are going to make it.

[@katyaunzueta8965]

I loved your video, I’m watching it while eating breakfast and contemplating how to start studying; I’m 4 days away from my first midterm and it’s so awesome and comforting to hear you because I feel the same way and that’s okay; I’m sorry you weren’t satisfied with your grade (been there, even when some are good) but if it’s any comfort I’ve been following your channel for a month now and this is the first midterm period I’ve been using your crazy excel schedule (been sharing it and my friends think I’m a robot, but a smart one) and I love it; I’ll be using it my next semester from the beginning; anyhow I just want to send u a hug and to wish you some great midterm results, I can already forecast you made mine better 🥰

[@Its_semio]

I love how you are so honest with your feelings on camera! A lot of people can relate! I hope that one day I can be also this transparant on my youtube with my viewers, because it will help so many people💓

[@rafaellopez8015]

I’m so glad that I came across your channel. I’m a medical imaging student in nuclear medicine and can definitely relate to the stress that you feel sometimes. I find your positivity truly inspiring and motivates me to keep working hard. Wish you best in your path and thank you for being genuine and showing the good and rough parts of learning medicine. -Raf 😁😁

[@sheridansometimes]

As another student in quarantine , I TOTALLY totally TOTALLY get where you're at. The crying, the weird moods, the helplessness. I feel you. Today you've inspired me with some new drive for my exams this week, thank you for being so honest you beautiful lady.

[@ccwang3730]

I wanna say the vlog mirrored my life. I also cried a lot before med school’s final exams and that’s why I totally got u. I really wanna hug u💪But that’s fine, we’ll get through it no matter how difficult it is! The last thing I wanna say is that you’re the best! All of us are the best!🥰

[@farransmith2976]

Love to hear you talk about what specialties you are interested in or what you see yourself doing in the future!

[@ellaz9563]

first of all I was soo happy to see u uploaded a new video :)) and second I just wanted to say that each and every one of the emotions you’re feeling, it is okay!!! these are your feelings! no one can or should argue with them or judge you because of them. you are so smart and beautiful and inspiring and relatable and we all love u so much for it! we support you!!

[@LifeOnTheRange]

You have one of the most authentic channels Ive seen. A lot of med channels are made to be very glamorous. I feel its a weird trend thats not focusing on the reality of how tough med school really is. Ive practically quit trying unfortunately because it is a roller coaster of emotions and very hard work.

[@user-pu9xn1fw5m]

Hey girl I just wanted to say I relate to your situation and we're in this together. I'm also an M1 and had an exam today. It went fine but sometimes I hope to see better when I put in a lot of work. I think it's important to remind ourselves that hard work doesn't go to waste even if it is not fully reflected by an exam. It's also ok to pause and just breathe even in the midst of everything 💖

[@twixie__5651]

I studied Dentistry back in college and it was very stressful and exhausting. The lectures, laboratory classes and completing clinical requirements. I felt like a robot that time. The fact that people in school were also adding to the pressure and stress. It made me cry 3x a week or maybe 4x. Lol. I’m now a Dentist. You’re not alone. More patience and effort. You can do it! Best of luck!

[@paolall9213]

rachel!! so glad you upload, and so thankful that you share this thing with us the way you surpass them and share them show how brave you are. love you so much, i will pray for you

[@harleyfletcher7082]

i bawled my eyes out when you gave your mama her gifts omgggg

[@RachelSouthard]

AWHH

[@kawaii9855]

YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION. Trust me you're not the only one. We'll get through this one day at a time.

[@maritzatrvn]

I admire you med kids so much, I'm an English major and whenever I feel lazy to do something, I just think, "there are millions of medical students out there with stress 100000x greater than mine," and it helps me keep going in a way. So, thank you guys, your deaths and resurrections keep me going.

[@hiseldamartinez4539]

I’m new to your channel and this is the first video I watch and all I have to say is Girl you are my role model!! I cried with you because college is not easy, and as much that people don’t demonstrate what being a college student really is, we all go through a lot of mental pain. I love the way how you demonstrated that a mental break down is normal, we are humans, But the way you ended the video with an amazing smile, that was the purest thing ever. I’m glad I came across your video. ❣️

[@Yuliacl998]

Hey Rachel! I’m so sorry for how you feel, I can understand when you say you have a lot to do and so much stress. It’s currently 2:10 am I NJ and I’m awake doing work for college. I’m not a med student and I COULD NOT HANDLE IT . YOU ROCK! you are inspirational. YOU CAN DO IT. my mom always tells me it’s hard but no imposible. I also have those moments when one minute I’m fine and the next I think of ALLLLLLL THE ASSIGNMENTS I have due and my head just wants to explode.i also have 3 kids so it’s just a lot harder. Keep going Rachel. Sending you all the positive vibes. ❤️🍀

[@meganstiffler662]

I love the raw emotions that you show. School can cause you to have roller coaster emotions and I remember just sitting and crying over my course work. However, those tears don’t break you, they make you. You got this❤️

[@orianaforsythe9159]

Gosh I'm just going to school to be a PTA, but when I tell doctors and therapists about the amount of work I'm given to study and learn, they always say it sounds just as hard as med school or a law school. My midterms sucked too. I straight up sobbed to my husband right before my last midterm telling him there was no way I was going to remember every detail about the 12+ chapter I had to cover. Like, I cried as if someone in my family had died cried. I went to take this online test, and the teacher was proctoring so she could see my face. I tried so hard not to tear up during the test so I wouldn't look unprofessional but they came anyways when I struggled to remember things. I've worked in really tough positions in my life and I've experienced some pretty intense things in my life, but the way school stresses me out is on a whole other level. It's nice to know that I'm not alone in that overwhelming feeling. Thanks for being so candid about your process. It makes me feel less bad about mine :)

[@jenmoon1906]

LOVE your videos! Would you be able to show us part of one of your lectures? And maybe what one of your assignments entails? You are a true gem. Never feel bad for breaking down or ranting. You are a human being with normal emotions and we’re all rooting for you!

[@cbly13]

Thank you for normalizing the stress of medical school. I'm a 1st year too. I get it. It's a rollercoaster and I fluctuate between happy and sad...anxious and at peace, etc. It is never ending and unfortunately social media glorifies the process. I have a completely different gratitude for people who wear a white coat. The sleepless nights, missed family events, failures, self doubt...it's an ultimate sacrifice. Press forward. We are almost done and fortunately what's IN US is greater than what lie ahead of us. Cheers to being 1/4 a doc!

[@sayashakhawan3156]

I just want to say that it’s so inspirational how honest you are. Seeing you cry makes me realize that its normal and we all struggle in life, so I just wanted to say thank you! 🙏 💕

[@sabrinatran502]

Rachel, just a video idea: since the application cycle is coming up, I was wondering if you could do a video of what to wear to an interview? What shoes you would suggest, and how business/business casual you went? I love how transparent you are in your videos, and every time you get stressed out, remember: growth is not linear, and all your feelings are valid. You are worth everything!

[@workout9594]

Oh man when you were all relaxed I felt really nervous because I felt like things were about to go terribly wrong

[@anonymous-user-2024]

Hang in there Rachel. You are an inspiration to many of us. Love you and stay safe/healthy.

[@paulacontreras6891]

Hi Rachel, I just wanted to say that my week was a lot like yours. I believe that channels like yours are helpings thousands or students going through similar situations. Medical school is incredibly stressful and sadly deteriorating. Please take care of yourself, you are amazing.

[@nehavijay4709]

You are the hardest worker I’ve ever seen. You aspire me to try harder. And fr being a doctor is worth it at the end

[@paradise2806]

I’m not even planning to be a nurse but your channel is everything thanks for being so authentic!! I cry also every other day school can be stressful man but we will get thru it btw you inspire others I can tell by these sweet comments ✨🦋

[@waitin2bfound]

Wow! I can relate to so much to this and I'm not even doing med school. It truly is the worst feeling to not meet your expectations of yourself. As you've mentioned, we need to be kind to ourselves. We are working so hard and pushing ourselves so I'm holding on to that and giving myself a break when I don't feel as motivated to study. Take care! We're all here working towards our dreams! You'll make it!

[@annieky1401]

Omgsh that crying montage gave me massive flashbacks and PTSD to my uni days. Hang in there girl! you got this!

[@hvsvn.26]

I literally feel you. I am soo sorry you are going through that. I literally have like 4-5 mental breakdowns per week and I get really scared of my mental health and how it’s deteriorating. ... I’ve never been mentally stable for the longest time but this scares me even more

[@sillydietitian]

I feel your pain so much! I am in my dietetic internship and we have 1000% things to do all the time and never feel on top of it. In the last few weeks, I too have been on the struggle bus with motivation because of how much they want us to do. One step at a time we will get through this and crush our education! I believe in you. YOU GOT THIS!

[@hafsaabdi836]

Rachel first of all can I say is how much of an inspiration you’ve been to all of your viewer!! We love you can can’t wait to see you continue your journey in med school💞 I’ve been watching since your MCAT score days and you have come a lonnngg wayyyy!!! Keep shining and making everyone proud🥺🤍🤍🤍

[@maysaxx7874]

my kitty could feel your stress and came up to the screen n literally kissed it !!!! your doing amazing keep going x

[@alisonexe]

You are really inspiring. I’m only 13, but next year im going into freshman year into something called a CTE academy. It’s just a class that narrows down my education so its more tailored to my future job. My class in Biomedical Sciences, and its a hard class, and on top of that im doing all advanced and 2 years of spanish in one. I’m already a grade ahead in general, so its nice to see that its normal to have breakdowns because of school. It’s gonna be a long 12 years in prep to become a doctor. Love your content ♥️

[@aparoyen8672]

I hear you. Just had my melt down yesterday

[@hermedseries]

Girl you remind me of me so much! I absolutely love how honest you are about school and feeling like crap when you don't do as well as you want even if it's still a pass. I relate so much cos this has been me way too many times lol. I feel like I never saw much of this on youtube as a premed so I really didn't know what to prepare for until I got here. This is the type of content I'd like to make on my page as well. ❤

[@re3mai]

You’re seriously soo inspirational!! I’m so proud of you. This is hard work!!

[@katietarbox5299]

We love you Rachel!! You've got this and youre not the only one soooo many students are stressed beyond words right now

[@nikkirimlinger1285]

I'm so proud of you rachel! You really have come so far emotionally and you should be proud of yourself. It takes time but good for you for working on it! ily

[@RachelSouthard]

thank you love

[@senamisosibanda7624]

I'm here for the honestly... You being real with us is strangely uplifting

[@elisreginaalvespinto6028]

it is wonderful to see that it is not just me who cry and laugh and get depressed and then go back to fighting ... i'm brazilian, i'm biomedical i want to do extracorporeal perfusion and i love your channel

[@mimaaaaaa]

Sometimes you’ll do great, sometimes you’ll do average. It’s ok to want to do better but it’s also ok to do sometimes just do average. Don’t beat yourself over it. Just keep going and don’t give up!

[@mariazavala2245]

Girl, your video right now is so mood!!! I am fully feeling all the feelings you are right now with my degree completion. I literally just stayed up for 24 hours trying to get all these random projects done since we have transitioned to online school and my professors are making it up as they go so I can graduate in a few weeks!! Sending you love and light...we got this!!!

[@jadenkod6010]

Hey Rachel I feel ur pain and I know it's hard but whenever u are facing hard times,like when u will like you've run out of fuel,just go on ur knees and pray to God..talk to him he will listen .

[@FroodTooth]

I have 3 finals coming up soon and there's just not enough time to study The covid-19 situation and zoom lessons made it so difficult to learn and I'm here panicking a little Hope everyone is hanging on! All the best for your midterms, Rachel!