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Sophia Xu
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Hi! I'm Sophia and I'm a first year medical student at Columbia University. I graduated from Washington University in St. Louis in 2024. Subscribe for more about WashU, being pre-med, YesStyle hauls, and other content I randomly feel inspired to make.
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first day at columbia medical school vlog!!
Hi! I'm Sophia and I am a current first-year medical student at Columbia University's Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. Today was my first official day of medical school and I had such a blast attending classes and hanging out with friends and getting started on my journey to becoming a physician.
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Learn more about Sketchy: Sketchy is a visual learning platform that's helped 500k+ students from bugs to drugs all the way through their clinical rotations with fun cartoons. They also have quiz questions and review cards after each lesson to help reinforce the information. I've started watching some of the biochem lessons and absolutely love the amino animal zoo to help memorize all those details :) They are running their biggest with 25% off, use code BTS2024 at checkout!
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stats that got me into columbia medical school + 14 interviews & 6 acceptances
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Hi I'm Sophia. I was a pre-med student at WashU with a major in Psychology and recently graduated. I will be attending Columbia University Medical School (VP&S) for the next four years! I applied to 35 schools during the 2023-2024 medical school admissions cycle through both AMCAS and TMDSAS. I ended up receiving 14 interviews including Baylor, UTSW, Perelman/UPenn, Weill/Cornell, Vanderbilt, W...
10 pre-med tips no advisor will tell you from a Columbia medical student
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Hi I'm Sophia. I was a pre-med student at WashU with a major in Psychology and recently graduated. I will be attending Columbia University Medical School (VP&S) for the next four years! I applied to 35 schools during the 2023-2024 medical school admissions cycle through both AMCAS and TMDSAS. I ended up receiving 14 interviews including Baylor, UTSW, Perelman/UPenn, Weill/Cornell, Vanderbilt, W...
Studying abroad in Samoa, Fiji, & Hawaii w SIT Samoa
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Hi! I'm Sophia, a recent grad from Washington University in St. Louis (WashU) and a soon-to-be medical student at Columbia University. Last semester, I studied abroad in Samoa, Fiji, and Hawaii through the program SIT Samoa. SIT is a study abroad organization that is run by questionable people but nonetheless hosts cool and fun programs in countries like Samoa. While we were based in Apia, Samo...
ACCEPTED to my dream medical school: reaction and advice from a 2024 accepted med applicant
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Hi! I'm Sophia. I just graduated from WashU and will be attending a top medical school in two weeks!! I applied to 35 medical schools through TMDSAS and AMCAS for the 2023-2024 cycle and received 14 interviews and 6 acceptances. It has been an amazing journey and I want to share with you the tips and tricks that helped me get interview invites and acceptances through every step of my applicatio...
the BEST study abroad program for college students: DIS Copenhagen
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DIS Copenhagen is the best study abroad program for college students. I studied abroad as a WashU junior through DIS Copenhagen in Fall 2022 and it was an amazing experience. DIS pays for so many opportunities such as all-expense paid trips across Europe. They also pay for so many costs associated with living in Denmark such as grocery costs, utilities, furniture, transportation, and so much mo...
yesstyle gave me $100 and here's what i got
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YesStyle gave me $100 and told me to spend it on whatever I wanted. Here’s my haul, try-on of course. Links below. Enjoy. Follow me on Instagram: @_sophiaxu_ Venmo me: @sophiaqtxu YesStyle Link: www.yesstyle.com/en/home.html?rco=SOPHIAXU10&SOPHIAXU10&Influencer&mcg=influencer YesStyle Code: SOPHIAXU10 sea green dress: www.yesstyle.com/en/sugarcoat-spaghetti-strap-tie-front-babydoll-dress-green-...
what i wear in college @ WashU
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Hi! I'm Sophia, a college sophomore at Washington University in St. Louis (WashU/WUSTL) and this is a college outfits of the week (ootw) vlog of my life at WashU. Mixed in my week are classes, working at the hospital and in lab, and nightlife events. YesStyle link: ys.style/3Upff8Lw9lb YesStyle code: SOPHIAXU10 ASOS link: asos.mention-me.com/m/ol/bs5dv-sophia-xu
how much money i spend as a college student at WashU
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Hi! I'm Sophia Xu and I am a pre-med college student at Washington University in St Louis (WashU/WUSTL). This week I decided to track every purchase I made, as well as my earnings. I ended up spending almost $1,000 in one week.... Like, subscribe, and follow me on Instagram @_sophiaxu_ Venmo me @sophiaqtxu YesStyle Rewards Link: ys.style/L1XRseomdlb YesStyle Code: SOPHIAXU10
what i eat in a day @ WashU college
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I'm Sophia and I am a college sophomore at Washington University in St. Louis (WashU/WUSTL). Here's another *what I eat in a day* college vlog food diary featuring all WashU cafeteria food. The college dining experience has decreased dramatically since Covid, so here's an inside look into how students are handling it. As an active young adult, finding healthy, filling, and cheap options can be ...
super 8 film - college 2021
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Welcome to my first super 8 film, shot on a Canon 318. Things have been moving super fast at college but I wanted to make something to ground me and reflect a little. Hope you enjoy! Like, subscribe, follow me on Instagram @_sophiaxu_
MCAT SCORE REACTION VID :0
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Hi! I'm Sophia, a premed sophomore at Washington University in St Louis (WashU/WUSTL) hoping to attend medical school and I took the MCAT on August 21st, 2021 at 3PM. Today is September 21st, 2021 at 10AM and my MCAT scores came out so I thought I would share my reaction with everyone. Like, subscribe, follow me on Instagram @_sophiaxu_ Stay tuned for a 99th percentile MCAT study plan schedule ...
washington university dorm room tour *pinterest aesthetic*
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Welcome to my 2021-2022 WashU dorm room tour! All of my room decor is Pinterest pastel aesthetic inspired. This is my sophomore year at Washington University in St Louis and I'm so excited to bring you all along with me :)))) Like, subscribe, follow me on Instagram @_sophiaxu_ YESSTYLE CODE: SOPHIAXU10 YESSTYLE LINK: ys.style/wCaUbhh5mjb Desk organizers: ys.style/R4hbZoa5mjb Pastel tapestries: ...
how to make a punch needle rug *super easy tutorial*
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Hi! Punch needle rugs have been all over Pinterest and TikTok, so today, I show you guys step-by-step how to make a Pinterest-worthy punch needle rug. I'm basically a beginner myself so this is a very easy, simple, and clear tutorial for how to design your own rug from every single supply I used, to how to finish the edges. I've made a flower rug, a matisse print rug, and now a Pikachu rug. The...
y2k & pinterest inspired summer yesstyle haul (try-on, ofc)
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House of Sunny hockney dress DUPE .. is it worth it??
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WashU: something needs to change *storytime*
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WashU premed vlog: hospital job, research, classes
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COLLEGE DECISION REACTIONS (IVYs, Stanford, MIT, WashU, UT Austin, USC, Rice, Northwestern)
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day in the life of an ervin scholar at WashU
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a *brutally honest* q&a (this will SHOCK you)
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my first day of classes at WashU (premed)
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reacting to my first semester grades at WashU
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WashU Q&A: premed culture, midwestern boys, living in st louis
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my accepted WashU supplement essay with tips!
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a saturday in my life @ WashU *fun & spontaneous*
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Cool off, forget about the stressful stuff. Study something you like. For example, Hamiltonian Operators in Zero gravity..
I'm not a STEM student, but I really do appreciate this video Sophia. Columbia University is lucky to count you among their ranks. I am reminded of someone I knew from university who did music as a major. It wasn't until years later he told me he wasn't doing it for his degree, but as a stepping stone to get into med school. That's how I know you're legit! 🙏 All the best in your studies Sophia
Hi
As someone who interviewed medical school applicants for decades, I always gave preference to biochemistry and biology graduates over all others.
congrats!! omg im so jealous of your apartment vieww
The thing is, people love biology because human anatomy and physiology is endlessly fascinating. That's why they major in biology.
you're so inspiring! i'm a nontrad and columbia is my dream school (applying next summer)!
can you make a video with study tips and how you manage your time? You were already so productive even for the first day of school. Excited to see your future vids!
I found your channel and I love it!!! 💗
Solution is a STEM major with humanities minor or double major…
If u r a doctor working with sick humans then u need to be a master of BIOlogy. MCB, genetics, virology, immunology, etc.
U better major in STEM or business…
Get ready to b overworked like a slave and miserable. U should become a naturopathic physician. 👀
So basically a goof off island vacation
does anyone know of any scholarships for latinas in medicine
It doesn't make sense to forego free tuition. In the end the school you go to doesn't matter as much as the residencies you do.
Glad you mentioned not being a Bio major to get into med school. I'm a software engineer and I know a lot of EE graduates who worked at Intel, etc, and then went into med school after taking the pre-reqs. A lot of times, you won't know what you want and don't want until you're in the workforce.
Please enjoy NYC while you can (after four years of going to school there I lowkey went insane) because there’s so many wonderful things to do and see while you have fresh eyes! For a fun activity, sign up for ticket lotteries for Broadway shows every week until you get one! Hamilton’s is $10 😊
This is amazing! I am currently in the 2025 Application Cycle. I hope to say the same thing this time next year. Looking forward to seeing your progression throughout these years. Best of luck!
congrats!! So happy for you!! What were your stats? Do u have advice on how to study well for the mcat?
Your videos are so great, and I am excited to see more of your med school journey! On a side note, I wanted to point out that you should be cautious of how much you mention your location and where you live because New York is already a sketch city for the most part. I imagine your channel is gonna grow even more starting med school, and you have such a bright future, so I say this because I feel it is important to ensure you stay safe and stress free throughout your journey. All the best!
Even letting it be known what classes/lectures she’s taking and the time is risky. Gotta be careful to not show buildings around her apartment or even the view from it. People are crazy.
Huh...For some reason, I thought med school started at, like, 5am every day. 😆 Are you gonna' watch "In The Heights" in The Heights? 😉
CONGRATS GIRLL!
Hi Sophia 👋 congrats on your first day medical school and making new amigos 🤙🏼 Can you include some of your drawings in a future vid? ✌🏻
You are so grown up now 😊
congrat!!!
Hello Sophia, Your videos are truly inspirational. I am a freshman who is pursuing biology on a pre-med track. Do you have any advice for us freshies who will soon start university?
Currently a Medical Student who works on the admissions committee. WE DO NOT CARE WHAT YOU MAJORED IN!!!!! Chose what's best for you, whether thats the path of least resistance that gets you your core clashes done with you major or something you're more passionate about but will inconvenience your life. WE DO NOT CARE! What we care about is this 1. A good trend or upward trend of academics performance, a 1.9 that becomes a 3.2 is more impressive than a 3.2 that became a 3.4 2. Solid MCAT, after 510 they won't even look at you MCAT as a factor anymore but a 505-509 is fine, you will need a more solid application but just a little 3. Personal Statement, LoR and Activities! THESE gets you into med school, you can overcome any academic folly if you have the salesmanship to sell yourself. Easier to sell gold then menure though BUT if you're that good of a salesmen then you can fo it. My number 1 advise for you all, DONT listen to medical students (I see the irony). What I've stated is not my opinion, it's my Dean of admissions. Any MS1-4 doesn't know what the hell they are talking about. Be your best self, work hard and tell your honest and earnest story, you'll find a school that you'll excel at. Don't sell yourselves short and don't let strangers on the internet influence scare you into changing you major
OMG CAN U SHARE UR UT AUSTIN HONORS ESSAYS I AM A PROSPECTIVE APPLICANT
why does Usa require to do pre med before med school? its weird why not just go to med school
My country does it too. Today is my first day in college taking premed, actually. #panicking
@@J-Cole-u9m you will be okay dont worry
I decided to major in biology because I genuinely enjoy the subject. I did know that I could do different majors as a pre-med but I chose not to.
i did too but the higher level biology courses really kicked my ass and my gpa along w it
Yay just submitted my applications 10 mins ago all majoring in bio
Awesome! Thanks for sharing!🙌
Curious, why didn’t you apply to A&M?
background music way too loud
Omg thank u for the advice. I was on the verge of choosing bio over psych as a pre-med because my parents disapproved of psych. I’m actually more passionate about psych though.
As a surgeon with a HS student wanting to go to med school, I think this is great advice. Though difficult, you can find interesting research. I did basic gene therapy research that became FDA-approved years later. My 16yo was trembling with excitement just talking to the PI about the project. Sometimes having a front row seat in innovation can be exhilarating.
Hi! I'm a little confused on how you can find research. Do you find research opportunities online, or in school, how does it work?
@@lexie2625 If you are a high school student: start by Googling something like “summer research in (enter your city).” Ask the curriculum/outreach person at your school. They should have some idea or be able to direct If not, find a large university in your area. They should have a liaison for high school student. My kids are next to UW-Madison, which is a huge research university. They did not have something with my children’s high school, so we are working with the assistant principal and a few people at UW-Madison to create a program.
“Because that’s what the patriarchy is for.” Made me holler out loud🤣🤣#instantfollow
I majored in Biology and got in with a low gpa and got a decent MCAT. I think Biology is an amazing major, if you have interest in it
Did you ever have to dissect a cadaver?
Do you have a video on your stats and what extracurriculars you did and when? If not could we get a video on that? I’m so confused on how to organize it lol and I have only the internet to guide me😅
Did you get a tuition full ride at Columbia Medical school? Do you know Anthony Tang on TH-cam?
Thank you Sophia...you make it so easy to learn🤩
girl I think we have the same mirror and door LMFAO ty for the advice though, coming from a high school student <3
too late 😢
Are these tips also good for pre-vet?
I’m currently pre-PA and about to be a sophomore in college. I’d say this advice extends to us as well! Especially the one about majoring in biology. I started off as a bio major, but I saw that a lot of the classes weren’t even biology related, like I would’ve had to take calc and physics 1 & 2 which felt so unnecessary and looked like it would take me more than 4 years. My gpa would suffer horribly if I had to take all of those crazy difficult classes. I switched to majoring in psychology and minoring in biology and I’m so much happier now, since I love learning psychology and I think it’s important for any healthcare field. And I still take biology classes without the unnecessary math and physics
Physics and calculus are prerequisites for med school thought.
@@mohamedelmi6450 not for PA school. All of the pa schools I’ve looked at require math up to precalc plus any science based statistics course. Also no physics. The list is usually something like biology I & II, chemistry I & II, anatomy and physiology I & II, organic chemistry I, microbiology, psychology (or other social science), humanities, English, statistics, math up to precalculus, and sometimes biochemistry.
Is PA school as competitive medical school? The advise addresses how to make your medical school application competitive, otherwise, it's apples and oranges.
@@ttm387 PA schools are actually more competitive than med schools, so it’s not apples and oranges. PA schools generally have lower acceptance rates than medical schools.
@@odeleya1768 oh my goodness...here we go again.
Thank you for helping me make my amazing rug I could not do it with out this video 💛
I’m premed and I’m going to major in biochem
Hi! Could you make a video giving advice / personal ancedote on how you achieved a 4.0 at WashU. I'd love to know if HS played a factor in preparation to your academic performance, and if you'd say your naturally smart / inclined to science!
Would you recommend one to major in bioengineering during undergrad while meeting premed prerequisites or an interdisciplinary section within bioE as a pathway to med school? I've heard bioE it's hard to maintain a high GPA so it's risky; however, it's far less common than others and since med schools want diverse student body, majoring in bioE would offer its benefits of being less common than biology majors.