How Do Medical School Students Pay for School? | And Other Medical School Related FAQs!

I recently just finished my second year of medical school and my USMLE Step 1 exam is FINALLY over! I am now in Cancun, Mexico for a short vacation with my parents before starting my 3rd year of medical school.
While on vacation, I tried to answer as many questions as possible from KZread comments, Instagram, and Snapchat. In this video I answer questions regarding prepping for big exams like USMLE Step 1 or MCAT, managing finances in medical school, types of music I like to listen to while I study, and many more! Hope you guys find it helpful!
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Check out the rest of the videos that are part of this series:
Should I Go To Med School and other FAQ: • Should I Go to Medical...
Resources and Study Schedule for USMLE Step 1: • Life in Med School: Re...
What's in my med school backpack: • What's in my backpack:...
FAQ about how to get into medical school: • Getting Into Medical S...
What's in my white coat: • Video
How a typical medical school schedule looks like: • Typical Schedule of a ...
Useful Apps I use in Medical School: • Useful Apps for Med Sc...
Typical Weekly Schedule of a Med School Student: • Typical Schedule of a ...
Study Tips for Medical School and College: • Study Tips for Medical...
A Typical Day in Medical School: • A Typical Day of a Med...
How to Prepare and Study for the MCAT: • How To Study and Prepa...
Study Schedule of a Medical School Student: • Study Schedule of a Me...
First Year vs Second Year of Medical School: • First Year vs Second Y...
Staying Motivated in Medical School: • Staying Motivated in M...
A Typical Weekend in Medical School: • A Typical Weekend of a...
Favorite Note Taking Tools and Stationery: • My Favorite Note Takin...
My Path from High School to Med School: • My Path from High Scho...
Typical Day in Medical VLOG: • Typical Day of a Medic...
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  • @andrewwatson7044
    @andrewwatson70448 жыл бұрын

    When you said "Just suck it up and do it" I realized I should probably stop surfing KZread and actually study for physics so thank you for the motivational speech 😅

  • @pleummmm

    @pleummmm

    8 жыл бұрын

    Better start writing my essay :/

  • @yvonnew2688

    @yvonnew2688

    7 жыл бұрын

    Andrew Watson I'm watching this on my way to a quantum physics class😊

  • @janaangelavillaluz
    @janaangelavillaluz8 жыл бұрын

    your parents must be so proud of you

  • @TheStrivetoFit

    @TheStrivetoFit

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Jana Ville 😊😊 I hope so!!

  • @bratzglamoruslife123

    @bratzglamoruslife123

    8 жыл бұрын

    Your mom looked very proud when you were talking throughout this video :)

  • @Nina-gv1ve
    @Nina-gv1ve8 жыл бұрын

    Your attitude is so great, listening to your body and knowing your energy levels and when to rest. And knowing that it's important to rest. I wasn't as smart as you during med school and rested too little, forgot my hobbies etc. But now, 2 years in residency and I've finally realized this, good thing it's now and not 10-20 years later! So thank you for setting such a good example for other students!

  • @thealligator1992
    @thealligator19928 жыл бұрын

    Congrats Jamie!! I hope you could make a video all about step 1, like specific study plan, or what you wish you know before... As an international medical student, step 1 is def a huge beast for me :( and I would love to know more abt your study habit, since I'm getting less motivated these days, its just so tough. Thank you Jamie and enjoy your vacation

  • @dancingwiththedocs134
    @dancingwiththedocs1348 жыл бұрын

    I always enjoy your videos! Thank you for taking time to do one while on vacation. :)

  • @panchebozhikov7450
    @panchebozhikov74508 жыл бұрын

    This was the best Q&A video ive ever seen!

  • @thereflex-rehabreview2404
    @thereflex-rehabreview24048 жыл бұрын

    Congrats on being done with Step 1! We just finished our Step 2 CS VLOG and still remember the post Step 1 high. Combination of relief mixed with anxiety.

  • @chaimaai.1896
    @chaimaai.18968 жыл бұрын

    Your mum is so cute !

  • @vanessamtakula99

    @vanessamtakula99

    8 жыл бұрын

    RIIGHHTT!! adorable!

  • @cierradawn490
    @cierradawn4908 жыл бұрын

    When you start 3rd year it would be amazing if you did a video after every rotation! You could talk about what you did on the rotation, what you liked about it, what you didn't like about it, etc.

  • @kellylangford8170
    @kellylangford81708 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations on finishing Step 1 :) Thanks for answering all these questions :)

  • @zahramubaarak1408
    @zahramubaarak14088 жыл бұрын

    You're so inspirational😍 keep the good work up🙌

  • @BADMIKEmusicChannel
    @BADMIKEmusicChannel8 жыл бұрын

    I watch alot of med school channels. This is by far the best 🖒

  • @twinklinglena
    @twinklinglena8 жыл бұрын

    Your vacation in cancun looks so much fun! Our med school's summer vacation is only about a week... And before that we have to take finals for a full whole month😂😂 love your video as always! 👍🏻💕

  • @xnln
    @xnln8 жыл бұрын

    the view from your balcony looks amazing!!! i hope my med vlogs look as good as yours soon :)

  • @janefiliault5488
    @janefiliault54888 жыл бұрын

    Loved the setup of this video, that it wasn't necessarily a sit down video!

  • @TheStrivetoFit

    @TheStrivetoFit

    8 жыл бұрын

    thanks :)

  • @doctor7ist
    @doctor7ist8 жыл бұрын

    luv watching yr videos its my source of entertainment as well as inspiration while prep for steps 😊😊 u inspire me a lot Lots of love from india N all d best for your results 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @Cams-op9tl
    @Cams-op9tl8 жыл бұрын

    I love your videos! Especially when it's about your study habits and your workouts or daily routine. You inspire me to be fot and study hard. Inplan to go to med school next year right after I finish my Bachelor of Science in Psychology. 😊 Btw, I'm from Manila, Philippines! 😊

  • @Cams-op9tl

    @Cams-op9tl

    8 жыл бұрын

    Oops, fit not fot haha

  • @thelipstickfiend2802

    @thelipstickfiend2802

    8 жыл бұрын

    I'm in my 4th year of bs biology and planning to go to med school. She's like goals. From the ph also.

  • @jessicajakhu2374
    @jessicajakhu23748 жыл бұрын

    What would be your advice on how to disregard people who say you cant do it? Also, love your vlogs & hope your vacay is amazing, looks beautiful!😍😩 you definitley deserve it💖

  • @mysweetredbean
    @mysweetredbean8 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations! Hope you did well on Step! Where is your sun hat from? So cute!

  • @billchristian1810
    @billchristian18108 жыл бұрын

    I watch Orphan Black too!! Happy that you finished Step 1! I take mine in August. All the best!

  • @TheStrivetoFit

    @TheStrivetoFit

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Bill Christian good luck with your step! Tatiana Maslay is one of the most amazing actresses ever playing all those characters so distinctly!

  • @billchristian1810

    @billchristian1810

    8 жыл бұрын

    Thx! Yeah, she's like wow! Anyways, do enjoy your short break off!!! ;)

  • @otm3882
    @otm38828 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video Jamie you're so inspirational!:) p.s. Where did you get your marble phone case it's so nice!

  • @DoctorNikkiP
    @DoctorNikkiP8 жыл бұрын

    Congrats finishing Step 1!!! :)

  • @dkssydz88
    @dkssydz887 жыл бұрын

    thanks for this video.😍 I always motivated by your video. But May I have a question please? 🤗 1. How do you organizing a day 2. what's your tips for spend time much smarter 3. I want to know about your tips about balancing between study and life. Have a nice day!

  • @Fashionforyou9
    @Fashionforyou97 жыл бұрын

    Your mom during the 1:10-1:20!!! haha Too cute!

  • @AntigoniKoutsianou
    @AntigoniKoutsianou8 жыл бұрын

    I love your videos! ❤️ But sometimes it's hard to hear you! Can you have the song lower than your voice?! Kisses!!!

  • @aysetasdemir98

    @aysetasdemir98

    8 жыл бұрын

    Was thinking the same. Couldn't understand some of the parts at the pool, unfortunately.

  • @TheStrivetoFit

    @TheStrivetoFit

    8 жыл бұрын

    +The Bookacholic thanks for letting me know :) will keep in mind next time!

  • @user-qv9vr9kh7e

    @user-qv9vr9kh7e

    8 жыл бұрын

    Hello! Very interesting video! A video will be on the subject of "What's in my phone." New obviously! This can help. Thank you!

  • @Paula-ye5sq
    @Paula-ye5sq8 жыл бұрын

    Your mom looks so lovely!

  • @pipereschenburg307
    @pipereschenburg3077 жыл бұрын

    omg we stayed at the same exact resort. hope you had fun!

  • @maddiemcgee3667
    @maddiemcgee36678 жыл бұрын

    Can you make a video explaining how medical works, first year, lectures, etc. thanks so much love your videos about med school!!!!

  • @readingrobin8308
    @readingrobin83088 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos visually! So pretty to watch and it's really smart to answer a few questions in different locations cause it breaks up the scenery nicely. But the music was too loud at certain moments and I had trouble hearing you :/

  • @TheStrivetoFit

    @TheStrivetoFit

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Reading Robin sorry :( will keep in mind next time :)

  • @OrangeWonton
    @OrangeWonton8 жыл бұрын

    I LOVE orphan black. Starting my first year at an MD school this August :)

  • @hyerigonzales8931
    @hyerigonzales89318 жыл бұрын

    You and your mom are so cute!! :)

  • @bhavaninuthi8259
    @bhavaninuthi82598 жыл бұрын

    motivated for the week ★☆★ just do it

  • @user-cq4mz4dt7b
    @user-cq4mz4dt7b8 жыл бұрын

    I am watching your video right now! I have to pause it so say your mom is so cute 😭😭😭😭😭 ❤️❤️ Awwwwww💕

  • @user-cq4mz4dt7b

    @user-cq4mz4dt7b

    8 жыл бұрын

    How old were you when your parent moved back to Korea? :'( I am interested in working at ER too!!!! 😍

  • @TheStrivetoFit

    @TheStrivetoFit

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Madtallcho 95 my parents moved back to Korea when I finished high school! It was hard at first but they're so much happier in Korea :)

  • @talulahcohen2531
    @talulahcohen25318 жыл бұрын

    your mom is so cute!

  • @aldair2368
    @aldair23688 жыл бұрын

    OMG you were in cancun and i live in playa del carmen which is 40 minutes away from Cancun by car 😭😭😭😭 so far and so close at the same time. wish I could've meet you. greetings from Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico. 💗💗💗 Hope you had a nice vacation, you deserved it. 😊😊😊😊😊 hope you see my comment cuz it would mean the world if you do. 😍😍😍😍

  • @TheStrivetoFit

    @TheStrivetoFit

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Aldair Alvarez no way! Cancun is so beautiful!! Wish I could have visited playa del carmen.. Next time! Thank you for supporting the channel 💕💕

  • @aldair2368

    @aldair2368

    8 жыл бұрын

    +TheStriveToFit how I couldn't support your channel? I love it so much you are amazing. and actually you inspire me so much because I want to go to med school. i want to study medicine too💗 it has been my dream since I was little and now I am in my last year of high school and watching your videos and your med school series makes me realize that medicine is what I really want for the rest of my life💗. so I am the one who is thanking you so much for making this videos💗😊

  • @yknetwork
    @yknetwork8 жыл бұрын

    it was nice.. love your videos...but speak loudly we cant hear properly what are you speaking. in all videos there are same problem. plz do background music little slow down.that would be very nice. and the Other all things are good. tx

  • @ThatMedic
    @ThatMedic8 жыл бұрын

    In the uk we just get q student loan that gets paid back at 9% when you graduate! I'll be in 64K debt when I finish medicine school haha

  • @cybilrosales7482
    @cybilrosales74827 жыл бұрын

    So what's the difference between pre-med, med school and residency as well as specialization?

  • @2singmyheart
    @2singmyheart8 жыл бұрын

    #cloneclub ! and your omma is so chill! #naturaloncamera

  • @traciprovins3221
    @traciprovins32218 жыл бұрын

    What time do you go to bed and wake up on weekends?? I know you answered this question re: weekdays but I was wondering if you sleep in/stay up a bit on weekends? I'm starting med school this fall- please answer ;) thanks for all of the advice and info!!

  • @miriamabbasi1669
    @miriamabbasi16698 жыл бұрын

    I love watching ur vids😘 btw what type of doctor or medical person r u training 2 be?

  • @TheStrivetoFit

    @TheStrivetoFit

    8 жыл бұрын

    +M'N'M DIY hoping to figure it out during my third year rotations! But so far interested in emergency med

  • @nowisd872
    @nowisd8728 жыл бұрын

    Hi, I love your videos! One question, what is the mayor score in the step one?

  • @reemibrahim2396
    @reemibrahim23968 жыл бұрын

    The music is so loud it's hard to understand what you're saying

  • @kakakaylee5238
    @kakakaylee52388 жыл бұрын

    Do the loans the students apply for cover living costs as well? I've noticed a lot of students moved states for medical school, and if your family can't help financially do the loans cover rent/food etc? Also, do medical schools ever offer full rides/scholarships or is that only a university thing? Loved the video!

  • @bibianamorales9468
    @bibianamorales94688 жыл бұрын

    I love your videos! Where is your necklace from?

  • @TheStrivetoFit

    @TheStrivetoFit

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Bibiana Morales I linked some similar ones in the description box!

  • @trinajanagap
    @trinajanagap8 жыл бұрын

    Your mom's so cute

  • @soulsaveroriginal
    @soulsaveroriginal8 жыл бұрын

    what program do you use for editing your videos? I like your videos ...you are so cool

  • @marwabenyaich
    @marwabenyaich8 жыл бұрын

    Try and listen to mozart songs while studying! It really makes me more focused especially when i use headphones.... :)

  • @danedoel
    @danedoel8 жыл бұрын

    Omg Orphan Black!! What do you think about s4 finale? 😁

  • @traciprovins3221
    @traciprovins32218 жыл бұрын

    Also what kind of colored pens do you always have at your desk and what kind of stethoscope do you use??

  • @alexandraberna2529
    @alexandraberna25298 жыл бұрын

    Great job for what you've done so far! When technically are you an intern? Is that third year during your rotations? Thanks!

  • @TheStrivetoFit

    @TheStrivetoFit

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Alexandra Berna intern year starts after graduation :)

  • @alexandraberna2529

    @alexandraberna2529

    8 жыл бұрын

    TheStriveToFit​ Thanks so much, I hope you're enjoying vacation!

  • @luisgutierrez391
    @luisgutierrez3918 жыл бұрын

    What are some necessary supplies that every college student or medical student should have at home and on the go ?

  • @alaarafati3380
    @alaarafati33808 жыл бұрын

    Hey, love your videos, what camera are you using??

  • @TheStrivetoFit

    @TheStrivetoFit

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Ala'a Rafati Hi! I have linked the camera I used in the description box.

  • @TKUMCpodcast
    @TKUMCpodcast8 жыл бұрын

    When you were studying for step 1, did you study more than you were during your worst study day of MS1/MS2???... and... yay! So happy for you that step 1 is out of your way!

  • @TheStrivetoFit

    @TheStrivetoFit

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Robin Yoon i think my typical step studying day was similar to one of the "worse" study days during regular school year. But for whatever reason it felt totally different/easier. I guess I was just more motivated/scared about getting off schedule.

  • @alliwanted
    @alliwanted8 жыл бұрын

    3:54 how medical students pay for med school question

  • @dior6390

    @dior6390

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @sinekinematic
    @sinekinematic8 жыл бұрын

    how do you balance med school, youtube, and other obligations? asking for a friend 😁

  • @olgakapitonova9610
    @olgakapitonova96107 жыл бұрын

    Can you show your playlists somewhere else, cause spotify is not aviable in my country... :(

  • @christinegraham9069
    @christinegraham90698 жыл бұрын

    How do students usually pay for living expenses and whatnot? Is work/study enough to cover that?

  • @vanessamtakula99

    @vanessamtakula99

    8 жыл бұрын

    yes!!^ please answer this

  • @fishdotxd

    @fishdotxd

    8 жыл бұрын

    Loans, savings, help from family. Medschool is a full time job.

  • @guttergrl4982

    @guttergrl4982

    8 жыл бұрын

    In normal college work/study is early enough to cover expenses. And that's without being a med student.

  • @keerthireddy6236
    @keerthireddy62367 жыл бұрын

    can u do a video for students from other countries who finished med school n wanna eanter usa

  • @miriamabbasi1669
    @miriamabbasi16698 жыл бұрын

    oh that's nice😊 I'm going 2 be a pediatition and a gynecologist

  • @Elizabeth-kv2su
    @Elizabeth-kv2su7 жыл бұрын

    What about part-time jobs? Do most med students have part-time jobs?

  • @K1370
    @K13708 жыл бұрын

    👍

  • @luocia
    @luocia8 жыл бұрын

    What inspired u to start youtube?

  • @ridhan.5818
    @ridhan.58188 жыл бұрын

    hi, was Kaplan qbank any help? should I waste time w it or just do uworld another time ? thanks :)

  • @errolanthony6449

    @errolanthony6449

    8 жыл бұрын

    do uworld at least twice.. well at least that's what I did.. helped a lot :) used Kaplan qbank in 4th semester and halfway through 5th .. All the best

  • @ridhan.5818

    @ridhan.5818

    8 жыл бұрын

    +James Smith thanks buddy :)

  • @ramyasathyapriya4844
    @ramyasathyapriya48448 жыл бұрын

    how do u keep distractions away while studying like how do u stop urself from watching KZread or surfing internet?

  • @TheStrivetoFit

    @TheStrivetoFit

    8 жыл бұрын

    I made a video on this :) check it out here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/mpl9q6aClcK_k84.html

  • @ramyasathyapriya4844

    @ramyasathyapriya4844

    8 жыл бұрын

    +TheStriveToFit tanqq

  • @jessicamojicazuniga733
    @jessicamojicazuniga7337 жыл бұрын

    hey! (: I just havea question? why i cant see the video of your white coat? ): i m a medical student and i really want to know more about

  • @TheStrivetoFit

    @TheStrivetoFit

    7 жыл бұрын

    +Jessica MZ I wasn't happy with the quality but I'm in the process of filming another one ☺️ stay tuned! Coming soon!

  • @jessicamojicazuniga733

    @jessicamojicazuniga733

    7 жыл бұрын

    +TheStriveToFit oh! ok thank you so much! (:

  • @lily5299
    @lily52998 жыл бұрын

    Hi! I have a request in one of your video you where studying with two book one in Korean and one in English ( actually your tips for studying helped me a lot and still help me) so can you make a video about the future like do you intend on going live in Korea and work there and I'm only 16 I graduate in two years and I really want to become a surgeon since two years ago and I really want to go live in Korea as a surgeon I really love the fact that doctor can save live so I want to be one too I don't want to live in south Korea because of kpop, krock, or kdrama or all that but because in Korea the technology is really great my dream is to work at Samsung hospital cause they have the best technology in Korea *I guess I also love the hangul language I speak English *sure French I can understand Spanish and I'm learning Korean can it help me if I go to Korea and also I'm confuse I really want to go there but they stereotypes a lot and I'm light skin so will they judge me on that? can a foreigner be a doctor there? I guess all the test are hard to be admit to work there but I have good grade so i think if I keep working hard it won't be a a big matter and should I study here in USA or in korea cause I still have not graduate and i don't know what to do wait and have my degree here and then go there or go there after graduate or go there after I'm officially a doctor or go for med school I really need answer please can you made a video about being doctor in korea hope that you will understand what I mean cause it can confuse you 😰 and hope that you will read it!! xoxo

  • @Prati0patel
    @Prati0patel8 жыл бұрын

    which medical school you are in?

  • @styleforever11
    @styleforever118 жыл бұрын

    I think you would like the show Code Black! It's very informative but thrilling! Check it out! It's comes on CBS.

  • @nidhivyas3371
    @nidhivyas33717 жыл бұрын

    hiii. i just discovered your channel and i am in love with it already.. i am an indian with no rights in the US.I ASPIRE TO BECOME A doctor one day and i want to study in a medical college in US.. can you please tell me how can i do this being an indian..do you have any rights in US like greencard or anything ?

  • @XxNeeonn7128xX
    @XxNeeonn7128xX8 жыл бұрын

    Do you have lectures and hw during your third year at all or is it just clinical rotations?

  • @TheStrivetoFit

    @TheStrivetoFit

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Am M it's a mixture of both but more clinical than lectures

  • @XxNeeonn7128xX

    @XxNeeonn7128xX

    8 жыл бұрын

    So is it as much studying as first and second year?

  • @TheStrivetoFit

    @TheStrivetoFit

    8 жыл бұрын

    from what I've heard you have less time to study bc you're always at the hospital... but I'll be sure to make a video about what it's really like once I start!

  • @chrislamarche991
    @chrislamarche9918 жыл бұрын

    background music is too loud...

  • @ayushsharma8367
    @ayushsharma83678 жыл бұрын

    hey u did not answered my question i was waiting in the whole video

  • @TheStrivetoFit

    @TheStrivetoFit

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Ayush Sharma what was your question? I'll keep it in mind for the next q&a :)

  • @ayushsharma8367

    @ayushsharma8367

    8 жыл бұрын

    my questions were should i start preparation for USMLE in the first professional year or in the second pro. year like u have done? and how much time before the exam dates do u prefer to complete ur syllabus with revision?

  • @amandaz1454
    @amandaz14547 жыл бұрын

    Do you watch Greys Anatomy? cuz you made me think of that🙈

  • @gentang715
    @gentang7158 жыл бұрын

    OH YES, KDRAMAS. 😂

  • @ezhilthanjore1
    @ezhilthanjore18 жыл бұрын

    please bring some improvements on audio!!

  • @Alovesmakeup200
    @Alovesmakeup2008 жыл бұрын

    #SNAPCHATFAM 💘💘

  • @TheStrivetoFit

    @TheStrivetoFit

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Ally Boehm 💕💕🙌🏽

  • @NickTheAllRounder
    @NickTheAllRounder8 жыл бұрын

    no video this week? 😢

  • @TheStrivetoFit

    @TheStrivetoFit

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Nimesha Madhushani new video tonight or tomorrow! :)

  • @NickTheAllRounder

    @NickTheAllRounder

    8 жыл бұрын

    +TheStriveToFit 😊👍 awesome

  • @WeAreObject
    @WeAreObject8 жыл бұрын

    loans.

  • @AnaClara-ov2fm
    @AnaClara-ov2fm8 жыл бұрын

    your mom is so cute!