My Premed Journey

[@MO-sm2xo]

this is so amazing. I totally relate. I am graduating high school in a week (finally!) and have experienced a similar situation with my counselor. in the fall, I told her I would be applying to UCLA and Emory, and she laughed. a few months later, I was accepted to both with very generous scholarships and grants.

[@Kayla-ng7jw]

I am so happy for you !!!

[@GothFairy1001]

Very proud of you! Never stop believing in yourself!!! :)

[@keilanirashaun6346]

I pray all is well and congrats...continue to amaze people and never let anyone laugh or doubt stop you from going after your goals.

[@JKBeauty08]

Even though I am not pre-med, I still found this video to be very inspirational! I'm currently attending UC Berkeley as a Sustainable Environmental Design major. I greatly admire your ability to balance motherhood and a medical career! You're amazing! :)

[@alulamulaa]

This was super helpful! Thank you so much for sharing your journey. It is so awesome to see a young black doctor to look up to. That representation is so important. You honestly reduce my anxiety about my future. :)

[@roxanamedina6245]

My major isn't even pre-med but you still inspire me a lot to keep working hard. Thank you 💗

[@LauraScottCo]

+roxana medina so glad to hear!!! xoxo

[@Soulfulmika]

You are an amazing woman.. I'm sure you hear that all the time, but I just have to say I see such a bright light shining from you as you speak.. ❤️

[@LauraScottCo]

+Mika Jeffreys aw thank you so much :)

[@Michelle-fn5nc]

LauraLacquer I just want to say THANK YOU! im starting medschool finally and you have been part of this motivation

[@justinyes7005]

+LauraLacquer hey mam i have a personal question i complete my high school from boston at age of 17 ,and then after high school i decide to start premed college but few days before im movin to college i received a phone call from hospital that i lost my family dad, mom and a brother in car accident.plz replay i need ur guidence

[@SolaOludare]

I really needed this. I am not doing my undergrad at the best University and a lot of my lecturers don't believe that I will make it into Med School. This has motivated me to work harder and believe in my abilities, because with hard work, God and Family, Everything is possible. Thank you soo soo much Laura ! xox

[@izzybel4evr]

+Sola Oludare I'd love to hear about your premed journey! drop a comment at soon2bemd.wordpress.com/

[@madonnajohnson99]

As an aspiring teen wanting to become a neurosurgeon. And being from a poor background as well this video really inspires me to push harder and continue trying . Thank you very much.

[@beautylover4328]

Laura, this has helped so much. My parents came to the U.S. as refugees when I was a wee baby and I am the first in my family to get an education here in the states. I'm in my undergrad and am Pre-med focused. You have brought light to me, and showed that coming from little just pushes you to strive for more. Thank you for all that you do. Lots of love xx

[@asiahaveney795]

Your voice is so soothing. I love your videos! I can't wait to see more! I totally agree, don't let failure deter you from your dream. Everything will work out in the end 💙

[@YeahItsAlexys]

I am an undergrad Math (applied) major and I'm doing research with my professors at my university; I must agree, it is awesome when professionals see potential in you especially when being a woman of color. After I graduate, I would love to go to Harvard or MIT for grad school, but I know I have to continue working my ass off and your video gives me go much momentum! Thank you for your inspiring story! Much love!

[@andreadoesmedicine]

Thank you for sharing! I just graduated and still have a few pre-med classes (and a post-bacc to improve my GPA) and this inspired me to keep going (even with twin toddlers). Thank you!

[@andreadoesmedicine]

@Effortlessly Dani I'm ~2 months away from finishing my first year of med school. ☺️ The twins are 5 now and we also have a 1 yr old. It's been rough, but with a strong support system I've been able to make it work.

[@andreadoesmedicine]

@Effortlessly Dani I followed you! I'm studentdoctord on insta. 😊 Thank you! It's definitely possible to do it with kiddos. ❤️

[@mininaaz0125]

I loved your part about not letting the failures knock you down. This was exactly what I needed today. Thank you Laura. You really inspire me.

[@LauraScottCo]

+mininaaz0125 I'm so glad it resonated with you.

[@Mandy-do3wg]

My dad, aunt and grandma all died within 2 years of each other. You're right, you learn to appreciate your time here, because you're constantly reminded of how easy life can be taken away, I was close to all of them, both my aunt and grandma fought everyday so hard with cancer, and seeing their fight inspired me. My dad died from a heart attack, so it was very sudden and quick. It sucks, but taking care of my grandma and aunt when they were sick made me want to become a doctor. I have spent so much time in the hospital with them that I just started liking it, and the environment and all that nurses and doctors and others do. I'm happy for you for sticking it through though and getting through it all. Take care

[@BusyWifeandWorkingMom]

Thank you so much for sharing your story, such an inspiration. I love that you shared how some of your teacher/counselors suggested a different route for you, but you stuck to your aspirations and followed your own path.

[@Kesenkus]

I'm a couple months late watching this video, but it could not have been more perfect timing. I'm a junior in undergrad right now pursing the pre-med path. Sometimes it's a great time, but others I'm left questioning myself and potential. Recent rejection and failure have had me down the past week or so, but listening to your words of motivation and encouragement truly helped. Thank you so much, and I look forward to watching your future videos!

[@noorbaig12]

I know this sounds weird but it feels like you're a friend of mine talking to me. You have just a calm voice and attitude. Really enjoyed watching this.

[@LauraScottCo]

+noor baig thank you! That's really nice to hear!

[@kimberly6809]

I have been told serval times from administrative staff that I will never amount to anything, which says a lot about the environment I come from. I am currently a duel degree graduate student at Columbia University. You have inspired my family to go after their dreams. We are truly thankful.

[@TaelurAlexis]

I can't believe there are people who work at schools who will tell students they will never amount to anything. That's horrifying, they shouldn't even have jobs at schools where you are supposed to uplift and encourage these kids to want to make it

[@biancaalmedina6610]

You're such an inspiration! Your story resonates so much with me; my upbringing was a lot similar to yours in regards to witnessing a lot of illnesses in my family due to poor diet, lifestyle choices, etc. I also flunked my freshman year of HS and got serious about school afterwards, which affected the colleges I was able to get into. My major isn't Pre-Med; I'm actually pursuing Political Science with plans to go to law school after graduation, but I still find your blog and videos so interesting and informative. It's great to have a fellow Latina to look up to, thanks for providing such an awesome platform for women! :)

[@naomisingh4662]

You are such an inspirational person. Beautiful, smart, hard-working and all-around a good human being. Thank you for sharing your story. It just goes to show that if you truly put your mind into something nothing is impossible! Congratulations on all your success you truly deserve it Laura.

[@nataliepagan9149]

You're so amazing and inspiriting. I am in the same route of finishing my bachelor's degree in CLS (clinical laboratory science) with hopes of attending medical school in the near future and I always look to you for motivation and advice. Thank you for this! Wishing you the best 💖

[@CocoaBrown514]

this video is so clutch! so many people believe that if they didnt start off strong they dont have a chance. I shared this on my FB page for the high school and college students I know! Never too late to turn it around!

[@azarelleropchak7720]

Thank you for sharing your journey! My daughter is in her first year of high school and is having normal teenage struggles and it's very frustrating. It's nice to hear that with hard work she can still turn it around.

[@yourypierre-louis6767]

You are a true inspiration! Thank you for this video as a pre med student who always feels as medical school is a monster you have just really encouraged me! thank you

[@carolineliu8644]

You are so inspirational! I love your blog and I'm really glad to be able to hear you tell your story out loud. :) As a current medical student, I really look up to you and I think your perspective on life is so refreshing and wise. Please keep posting!

[@ciarabrown3716]

I'm so glad you talked about your experience with the summer program. I went through something similar last year with getting rejected from summer research/internship programs and it made me a little skeptical of my chances for med admissions. As it turns out this admissions cycle has gone better than I could have imagined. Loved listening to your story!

[@omgwutmarisa]

As a pre-med who has had a really hard time and a similar experience thus far other than the fact that I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago this speaks volumes to me. Thank you so much. I wish I had a mentor like you

[@yayan281]

I really needed this. I'm a high school senior and am really struggling with self confidence and believing in my abilities. I keep thinking about "what if I fail?" but hearing your story (especially as a minority female) has really inspired me to reach my goals and never give up.

[@_opoku_]

Literally the moment you said "Take that sting and let it light up your ass" 😭 I know I was doing something right. I wasn't the brightest in High School but I eventually got it together and we have such a similar story with the college counselor and etc. but I had a challenging first semester of college last semester. I did so terrible that I felt like all my hard work went to waste. But I've learned to take it as motivation and build myself up and make sure that I become a Doctor. Thank you so much for letting me know that there's someone out there who was in the same shoes as I am and made it through! It means so much to me.

[@angelaocchipacheco6935]

you're so amazing and inspiring. whenever I doubt myself you give me something to believe in again. I'm deciding to go PA instead of med school now and you still make me want to push myself harder. thank you for that😊

[@JamesGoyard28]

Your story really touched my heart. I'm currently and RN student. But at heart I truly want to be an MD. Thanks for this video more motivation that I can reach my ultimate goal.

[@thebouchstyle]

your videos are so so so inspiring! please make more, i'm a high schooler and I feel like I'm in the same situation as you were when you were in high school and this just gives me so much hope, thank you ❤️

[@Theladyleo14]

Overcoming adversities and having self-determination is a power thing. From hearing your story we share a similar background. Thank you for sharing, your amazing!

[@jackiez9929]

This video helped me so much. I am going into my second semester of my freshman year of high school and my GPA is not where I want it to be due to a lack of effort on my part during first semester. I have been worrying about if my chances of getting into college are ruined and you have gave me so much hope. Just what I need right now. xx

[@martinantz]

You are an amazing woman and for people like me, still struggling in med school, your words are so important! I think your two little girls are very lucky to have a mom like you! And I really like your videos, so cute 😊

[@LauraScottCo]

+martinantz aw thank you so so much, that's incredibly sweet of you to say.

[@miszcubana]

I follow you on instagram and had no idea you had a channel until today. i love your videos and am looking forward to more! Balancing my corporate career and my son (he is two) is very challenging and it is def hard to find other women talking about being successful AND raising little ones, so seriously - this is awesome.

[@michaelafinn4484]

Pure inspiration. Thank you for constantly (and unknowingly) motivating me to pursue my dreams as an MD. Keep making videos please, xx.

[@smilechynwa]

Just a random observation. You kinda look like Jordin Sparks.

[@shayamoreno5077]

I could literally see and hear your passion when you were talking about history💓

[@afnanebti1179]

I'm not even in med or premed school but your journey and advice are definitely helping! I can't wait for your next videos!! Thank you soo so much

[@toyosimo]

I'm soo soo glad you're making videos. Its nice to put a voice to your blog posts. I'm looking forward to much more from videos from you. Keep inspiring. (*signs out of youtube to continue studying #medicalschool #finals) love ya girl xx

[@evannahphan8768]

Ah this was very helpful! I definitely needed this right now. Thank you so much Laura!

[@LauraScottCo]

+Evannah Phan you're welcome!

[@cocothicknessma]

I have been following your blog for years and finally I can match the voice with the face. This helped so much. Keep making videos.

[@MadameWinnell]

Hi there! I just started my medical school blog as a DO student in NYC would so very much appreciate it you check it out and tell me what you think !

[@KarenKhronicles]

This video makes me so happy! I'm a current high school sophomore and I want to pursue a medical career. I'm so glad I started following your blog and instagram about a year ago because I definitely have somebody to look up to

[@Bvrld]

I admire you, and your family! Thanks for sharing with us! All the best, Laura!

[@wallaceef]

I love the advice you gave about staying motivated. Thanks for sharing, I needed to hear that. =)

[@nikkib3103]

1:46 .. I felt like hugging you. Since that is not possible, I just hugged the screen! Hugs.

[@nikkib3103]

Wow. This video really resonates with me. We are way more similar than I thought.

[@nikkib3103]

Thank-you for being you.

[@brittanykimber]

Fire lit!! Thank you, Laura, for being so transparent!! I can not wait for your next video!!

[@maddiekendallll]

Also just wanted to say you are so incredibly inspiring and motivating! I have been reading your blog since Liv was little and its been so fun to read, hope you are having a great day x

[@mzbajanbeautii]

I love how you're so humble and honest! Thanks for this video. You're amazing ! :)

[@jorgedelagarza8897]

I watch many Medical Student's KZbin Videos such as Jamie from the StriveToFit and Dr.Tooley and they are so amazing, however Laura you are so down to earth and an extraordinary person. The epitome of the wife I want to have lol ! Thank you so much for the inspiration! :)

[@MadameWinnell]

Hi there! I just started my medical school blog as a DO student in NYC would so very much appreciate it you check it out and tell me what you think !

[@SKMakeupxo]

Im doing really bad in high school and I'm finding it hard to get back up and just get off social media and focus but you've inspired me, thank you xoxo

[@christinecummings2979]

You are amazing and such an inspiration. I know you posted a blog on study habits in general, but can you post a video on your study habits in Med school as a visual learner ?

[@Elizabeth-cq7ir]

love you so much you inspire me, I'm in medical school, and I was bit relactanted and I didn't so well in my 1st semester of 1st year, I felt so depressed but after watching this video I got motivated to work harder.love you so much..

[@winniecollate2620]

Laura your truly a blessing and a very humble young woman.

[@Goldlion10]

You're so inspirational.

[@MinnieWi]

you are truly amazing! and your life you built up with medicine and family is very inspiring!!! and helpful on those days when for example i am a little bit down... a girl in her second year of med school

[@KhiaComments]

Thank you for sharing your story. I was really inspired and appreciate the encouragement you gave. Also, way to multitask--vlogging while being on call; youre so productive! I look forward to the next video.

[@karenc.8622]

Awesome video! Thank u for sharing your story. I also have dealt with failure and disappointment but I haven't given up on my dream of being a neonatologist. Best of luck to you in all you do!

[@dzidzo96]

I saw you posted a video, and told myself let me watch it later. Then glanced at it and saw 13 minutes long, I was like "No, let me clear my schedule, I need to see this now!" Haha

[@DollyDomDom]

You're so inspiring Laura I'm so happy you made it.

[@infernoatk]

Beautiful story. I wish you strength and happiness

[@isacelliotlover]

You seem like such an amazing person! Thanks for sharing your story. I really hope you'll keep making videos because I love watching them! I've always wanted to become a doctor and medicine is the only thing i can see myself doing. I'm just scared that I won't get in but this video helped.

[@jacquelinnesanchez2790]

Thank you for sharing your amazing journey.

[@maddiekendallll]

Ahhh love this! About to begin uni for the year soon and so, so, motivated to work my ass off because this year decides if I'm getting into med :-) Thank you for the video!

[@sabreenkudos4372]

Loved how kept it real! Awesome seeing how much you have accomplished🙂

[@kellyr4120]

Thank you so much for this video! You're truly an inspiration to all.

[@LauraScottCo]

+Kelly Reyna thank you!

[@NotoriousNnenna]

I loved this video! You are such an inspiration. Good luck with all your future endeavors!

[@somethintru1]

lol...I like the fact that you keep it real. Your last comment about pumping was funny and I can definitely relate being a working new mom to a 3 month old.

[@alanahubbs1872]

This was so wonderful. I feel like I can relate to you so much even though we come from different backgrounds and have different interests. Thank you so much for sharing this!

[@benitaokeke336]

Thank You So Much!!!!!! I needed this I'm Pre-Med and a sophomore in college. This video really motivates me actually you really inspire me so much

[@NoirFilleChante]

I just have to say, I love your blog and your advice. Its nice to see a young woman of color really living life to its fullest and making the most out of everything. I'm in college on the pre-med track, also, but I like to browse through your blog/page from time to time because you give great advice and glimpses into your life as a doctor :)

[@salaovea]

Thank you for this video, Laura! You are truly inspiring :)

[@michelleroberts6257]

Thank you, Laura!

[@tinytwinkletoes95]

Can you please post morevids? Love your blog and vids... you're such an inspiration!

[@stephaniepratt2447]

I love you and your family! Thank you for your videos ❤️

[@LauraScottCo]

+Stephanie Pratt thank you!

[@AngellieIsABeaaastx3]

Springfield in Massachusetts????? What a small world! My hometown is Springfield as well and this is such an inspiration (I am currently a first year pre med student).

[@MadameWinnell]

Hi there! I just started my medical school blog as a DO student in NYC would so very much appreciate it you check it out and tell me what you think !

[@vanessamtakula99]

I'm stoked you have a KZbin channel 😍🙌🏾💖

[@mimad57]

A much needed dose of inspiration! ❤

[@NeurodivergentMel]

YESS!! Finally!

[@LauraScottCo]

+Melina Abella ;)

[@TheRemix07]

I really hope you make more videos about realistic topics like this one. You are an inspiration. Right now I am battling with trying to study hard or work two jobs to pay bills. It's hard. I messed up awfully when I was freshmen in college.I really want study and now I am trying to get back in school. Everyone around me thinks I am a failure. I just want work hard. I really like your video, thank you .

[@lesliebibian8014]

Thank you for this video you've inspired me to focus on school even through the hardships and failures 💕✨⚖

[@lunahaile]

You are my inspiration, I strive to be you!

[@corey5454]

Thank you for this video Ms. Laura.

[@demoiselleksp]

Awesome video laura!!!!

[@evangelistesther.o]

do you wear make up? your skin lools amazing, refreshed and looks so natural. I love it!

[@justanotherpersonxo]

You're a very beautiful human. i can see how you are so beautiful in side and out. i am a freshmen in college and i can ralete to your background so well. Right know i am at that fase where i am self destructing my life. But in the past few months i have been working so hard to be better and your story has motivated me. So thank you for sharing your private life so you can motivate others, me included.

[@melissastrawn6322]

You're such an awesome person, thank you!

[@husseinsamhat9746]

Laura, My respect...

[@gabbia1997]

Now I want to know what the other tattoos are!

[@kylajoselynnflores1205]

Your video was so inspring and it lifted my spirits up and is definitely encouraging me to just do better, but im still confused about whether or not im good enough to try the pre med program. I flunked all my first semester courses freshmen year and I retook them and passed. I went to my advisor and he told me because of how my transcript looks that i shouldnt even consider doing the pre med program during my undergrad because no medical school would take me considering how my transcript looks. So as of now im discouraged and im just considering a different program. I dont know if i should still continue to try pre med or just change. Im a sophomore now and dont know if its too late to even try and bounce back.

[@krosario21]

Thank you for being so inspirational. My favorite subject has also always been history. Xoxo.

[@AliLifeVideos]

Omg I used to live in Springfield, I hope we're talking about the same one lol. I am going to be a senior in high school and I plan on pursuing a career in medicine.

[@MadameWinnell]

Hi there! I just started my medical school blog as a DO student in NYC would so very much appreciate it you check it out and tell me what you think !

[@farah24680]

loved watching this! you're such an inspiration :)

[@brianaparnell9233]

Very good video I needed a pick me up due to med school stress thanks so much

[@SN-bw3gn]

You're an inspiration. Thank you for this ❤️

[@211greengirl]

So inspiring when are u going to do your Medical school journey and your journey so far as a doctor video. Hope it's soon :)

[@batmanwearsscrubs]

So inspirational! Thank you :)

[@FatimaLDiallo]

Thank you so much for sharing :) Looking forward to more videos. I am even more motivated now!! Also, I love history, as well!

[@ringerslactate2073]

OMW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So your the Dr!!!!!!!! I just lost my life and found it again (my jaw is on the floor table)... Laura, sorry DR Laura Lacquer. Yho Yho Yho Yho!Okay so like you know like your picture where your holding the cute baby is my "its going to be a BLESSED life" MOTIVATIONAL picture. I stole it from my friends profile. Like, your picture is the "IT" picture. And your not dead or someone who just posted a picture just njeee (I'm sorry I'm from South Africa, and I am a med student at Stellenbosch University) OMW, I feel like I want to write my whole life right now. Your such a beautiful person. Its so great to actually know you ACTUALLY exist.I am saying a lot of nonsense right now. BUT!!!! THANK YOU FOR SERVING ME WITH SO MUCH LIFE.

[@TRIPLEMLUXE]

Your so inspiring!! &adorable :) do more videos! I love your vibe too it's so chilled!