What's in my backpack: Med School Edition (2nd year of medical school)

[@HasiniVA]

So glad I found a med school vlog!!!!

[@brie7859]

Thank you so much. I'm new to your channel but I feel like you will have so much to teach me including fitness and study life.

[@TheStrivetoFit]

+Sabrienne Alice Olanio awww thank you so much! welcome to the channel :)

[@ThatsTasha]

Where has your channel been all my life?! I know you said you type your power point notes up and it sounds pretty straightforward but I was wondering if maybe you could do a video showing how you do it and some tips you may have. Love the videos!

[@TheStrivetoFit]

finally got around into making this video! my next video will be on how i take notes! (saturday, august 13 12pm EST)

[@leeh5812]

I've seen other ppl type up the slides, I've always thought it seemed like alot of extra work, but am thinking it may be a good idea, esp after taking notes in class, then adding them in neatly. Thx for the video!

[@TheStrivetoFit]

+Lee H it definitely works better for some classes than others! It is a lot of work depending on how good the professors are at making powerpoint slides but my friends and I split up the work 3 way so it's manageable :)

[@glmrklls00]

i'm obsessed with your videos and i'm not even a med student lmao

[@TheStrivetoFit]

yay! thanks for watching

[@abhilasha9608]

Your channel is the best thing that has ever happened to me as a premed

[@bossrullz]

wooow you have so many facilities there i am so gealous....:P here in Romania you even fight for lectures on paper, even those are so hard to find, everything you have is notes and foreign textbooks obviuously... it's not that bad i guess compared to other countries but even though medschool is the best

[@dominiquehernandez1038]

I love your channel! I'm using it to see how med school is the things you have to do and stuff. So far it's been helpful❤

[@stephd2620]

Can you make a video about the preview study booklets you make!

[@Caleisia]

That would be awesome

[@TheStrivetoFit]

my next video will about these booklets and how i take notes! (saturday, august 13 12pm EST)

[@abedjammoul]

+TheStriveToFit that would be vreat cause the video is great and helpful bit I didn't understand that booklet thing. Keep up :) great awesome channel.

[@KateeMae]

Can you do a video on what to do with old college books or notes? Something to help us figure out what to keep and what to toss ?

[@TheStrivetoFit]

I say sell whatever you can while you can still get a good price! if you're planning on going to med school, there are plenty of great textbooks to get so it's probably best to make room and make some extra cash if you can!

[@mariedamico5632]

I really enjoy your videos. Typing up notes from the PowerPoint or especially writing them by hand really helps learning. I learn better when I write and rewrite what was presented verbally or in written form. Also, I wondered if using an 11 inch MacBook Air gave you eyestrain.

[@dllsweety16299]

loved how she didn't talk for five minutes before actually starting the video but the background music was a bit loud. generally it's amazing 😍

[@saimachaudry21]

im already loving your channel. just subscribed

[@JamesGoyard28]

I love your Channel thank you for all the wonderful videos and advice you give us 😊 I have a small question what brand is your binder ? Lol

[@xempty1x]

Yes yes YES, I can't stress enough on how useful and convenient the 11 inches macbook air is. I'm a uni student (medicine) and I owned my macbook for almost 4 years and it's the best investment I ever made in my life!

[@potato-cat8989]

Your videos are SO helpful!

[@xWanderlustt]

Can you make an in-depth video about how you take notes on the slides and how you make packets for them? Thank you. :)

[@food4444lyfe]

Wow... that's more stuff than when I travel to a different country for 2 weeks.

[@TheStrivetoFit]

Haha I think It's just seems like a lot because of the smaller things (stationeries) that I carry.

[@americacastro4069]

I have the same problem, but my laptop is ultra heavy lol

[@fatmah9059]

That was great thank u a lot, I love to watch ur videos they give me a great ideas about what I'm gonna to face in med school. Can u plz talk about u and ur study friend taking notes system because I like to write with my hand instead of using a smart device,,, XOXO

[@mysweetredbean]

Where is your watch from? Looks so classic!

[@TheStrivetoFit]

+mylittlesoybean it's a withings activite watch!

[@nothingspecial1415]

woow didi you just say that that ipod air was given by your school? 😱😱 amazing!

[@AYOkay027]

When you put the glasses emoji on the screen it lined up with the picture behind you lol

[@sugarytea10]

No way - my med school gave us iPad Airs and got us to download Notability! I also have the Pathophysiology of the Heart textbook :)

[@ilovepinkbubblegumm]

Hi, I just recently discovered your channel and I love it. Also, where is your computer case from? :)

[@TheStrivetoFit]

+Sandra P Castrejón computer case is linked in the description box!

[@leong2023]

Wowwwww, I have the exact same stuff in my bag. Only difference is that I use Ipad pro and my old surface!

[@booksmakesworld]

I love this channel! Which med school do you go to?

[@ladenhudson2458]

Thank you for your video. I love it very much. Are you take all notes in one notebook? How do you differentiate between those subjects?

[@subhashkumar545]

So inspiring really..

[@DrRumbi]

New Subbie. I'm also a Med Student and love the videos.

[@TheStrivetoFit]

+Rumbi Writes thanks! & welcome to the channel! :)

[@dattebayosenseiiii]

which med school r u in??? love ur videos :*

[@divyabharti9862]

Can u make a video how to study each subject ... and which book we should refer..

[@faras0123]

I switched from a Jansport to a better quality backpack and it made a world of a difference on my shoulders/back! Have you decided what field of medicine you want to specialize in?

[@TheStrivetoFit]

+Faras Hosain Do you have any suggestions for backpacks? I haven't decided which field I want to go into but so far I like emergency medicine and cardiology :)

[@missswatimahapatra]

+TheStriveToFit The osprey backpacks are def a lot better for your back!

[@kellyrafaelapenamedina8787]

TheStriveToFit I'm into emergency medicine too!

[@mahletmelese3323]

i love it

[@Cams-op9tl]

Hi jamie! Do you also use your macbook air for editing your youtube videos? Im torn between buying macbook air or macbook pro 2016 for med school. I would primarily use the laptop for study stuff but also for watching tv series, youtube videos and video editing. What would you recommend? :) thanks!

[@TheStrivetoFit]

+Ces Santos the MacBook pro will be better for editing videos. The Air is good because it's really portable. So I don't mind bringing it with me to class/library/etc.

[@dioradri]

Could you explain more about your current ppt system vs old pdf? Thank you!

[@TheStrivetoFit]

my next video will be about this! stay tuned (saturday, august 13 12pm EST)

[@dioradri]

Aw yes :) Thank you!

[@LinkIsOurChampion]

😭 I have almost the same quantity of items but lately I am sick of going with my pack to the hospital and then I have to go the campus so.... how am I supposed to carry less? 😭😭😭😭 And I don’t like small backpacks because when I go to the library I will need the extra space 🙈😭 Good luck on your career :)

[@loviak4323]

Where's your pencil case from! And also, I'm a pre med student and I'm anxious/scared for Ned school. How do you balance your time and is it as hard as the general public makes it seem?

[@loviak4323]

*med

[@TheStrivetoFit]

+lovia lee Hi! welcome to the channel :) my pencil case is from Korea (the tag says 7321 Design). I think that if you have built up some good study habits from college, then getting through med school shouldn't be too bad. Med school does become a huge part of your life but there's still time to do other things you love. Many of my classmates keep up with their hobbies and often travel on weekends to see friends & family. I have a Q&A video going live tonight that talks about sleep schedule, etc if you're interested! Good luck with all the pre-med stuff. it's totally worth it :)

[@loviak4323]

TheStriveToFit thanks so much!!! great channel

[@emilio2131]

and this is where all started

[@RusselNguyen]

I thought about med school once....that thought didn't turn out too well lol

[@Daniel-fj8eu]

+Russel Nguyen why not?

[@ilovemodisko5009]

I love watching your vlogs.. I just wanted to know which is better to have between having a ipad or having a macbook... people please help me

[@patriciamachado1819]

What school do you go to? Thanks for the tips :)

[@clarisaalvarez7856]

can you do something on the average cost of med school? or alternatives to med school if you cant get in??

[@TheStrivetoFit]

+Clarisa Alvarez Great idea :) will add that to the list!

[@themodernalphaproject3348]

what school do you go to?

[@damn9538]

Medical School

[@tristian9006]

So much stuff in one bag. It must be really heavy.

[@ashleighlauren6140]

Do you remember everything from your undergrad course til you graduate? I mean do you remember all the lectures from first year til the last? I am not good at memorizing and I want to be a med student. PS. Sorry for my English

[@philipgrapes520]

What size binders for each class do you recommend if we're going to use your note taking method?

[@leticiacardoso762]

Do you work while indeed school also to be able to be financially stable or it is best to be just focused in school?

[@flordia0000]

Hey I'm currently at UCD as a premed student. I do work and go to school. My biggest worry is once into med school will working affect my success into finishing medical school. Just wondering how your are able to afford to live on your own and attend medical school. Your videos are very helpful 감사합니다 언니 💕

[@TheStrivetoFit]

+flordia0000 hi 동생 ;-) most people at my school take out loans to cover tuition & living costs + whatever contribution your family can kindly make. Some even work during the school year (work study programs). a lot of jobs require you to just sit at a desk (library, computer desk, etc) so people still get their school work done while working. hope this helps!

[@tweety11226]

what med school do you go to and would you start firecracker and anki during first year

[@martinez339v]

Do you work while you're in med school?

[@marwasalah9709]

Love youuuu💜💜l wish l'll be like you

[@cheeseball4791]

This was uploaded on my birthday.

[@anondoggo]

Which med school do you go to?

[@sokwueze]

Hey what medical school do you go to ?

[@gabrielaassad907]

where do you study?

[@gretanygaard6474]

What school do you go to? Not to be creepy haha!

[@kimberlyspence3127]

where can i get a glasses like that

[@TheStrivetoFit]

Hi Kimberly, I added a link for the glasses in the description box!

[@kimberlyspence3127]

thank you

[@satyamshitole4353]

what med school u go Pls do tell

[@divyamehra5304]

If a person does Mbbs(MD is equivalent to mbbs) from other country. How can that person do further specialization from US?

[@Popskittle]

I do mbbs outside of the US and the route we have to take is to sit the USMLEs. When we have completed those exams we apply to US hospitals to do our residency.

[@divyamehra5304]

+Popskittle thank you for replying. If I am not mistaken, an mbbs student has to give USMLE part one in his/her first year and the USMLE in his/her 2nd I order to do residency from US?

[@Popskittle]

Well at my school they advise you to do step one of USMLE in our 1st/ 2nd year of clinicals and then the rest when we are done, but I know of people who waited until they graduated to do all the exams. Whichever way is easier for you to balance with your mbbs curriculum. Im not sure I understood your question, but hopefully that answered it :)

[@divyamehra5304]

+Popskittle My question was rather vague, but yes your answer helped me :) what I was trying to ask was that USMLE part one is supposed to be given in the first year of mbbs. In addition to that, USMLE part 2 has to be given in the 2nd year of the mbbs course. Am I correct?

[@Popskittle]

Oh ok .. Well you can do it during your mbbs course or you can wait until you've completed mbbs and then do all the exams after. They don't have specifications as to when you have to do it.

[@jamieirish3722]

What school does she go too

[@KarthikKarthik-db9zc]

hey....I came to know about ur channel through Osmosis.😇

[@thejeezydee]

Hi! what medical school do you go to? (if youre open to putting it out there publicly :p)

[@letsdoit7474]

where are you from?how to be discipline like you in life?please ans...

[@beetrf]

hope you get spoiled for christmas!

[@bggkbhh5582]

what time u wake up??

[@SuperHtownswag]

she forgot to use a lithium ion based quick charge pack for smart phones and tablets

[@carlos-mw5ij]

dam i should snore coke rn

[@greenelephant1231]

LMFAO, if you bag is too heavy why don't you carry 2 bags? u could get scoliosis from carrying too heavy of a bag

[@greenelephant1231]

A bunch of kids I know from high school and college have gotten scoliosis due to poor posture and/or carrying heavy bags. Yes, the exact cause is not known but you can make an assumption that the kid who carries a big a* backpack and slouches is certainly more at risk than the kid who carries little in his backpack and has very good posture. And due to the stress of med school, med students and even licensed physicians do things that are bad for them. Take my friend for an example. He's doing his residency and when he was in med school he crashed into a tree cuz he couldn't stop texting. But point is, just because one is very knowledgeable about medical practices does not mean they themselves take care of 'em selves safely.

[@bentexox]

+Marie-Philippe Girl Knows Tech PREACH, I have scoliosis too and I get so annoyed when people who don't have it, act like they know everything about it😒

[@mckenzienunez6147]

What school do you go to