The Hidden Toll of Social Media on Pre-Med Students

The pervasive nature of social media has created a new set of challenges for students, particularly those in high-pressure academic fields like pre-med. Aminatou, a pre-med student, recently shared her experience of feeling overwhelmed by comparing herself to others on Reddit. "I think my biggest issue with the med school application cycle this year is that I got on Reddit too early," she admitted in a recent video. This led to feelings of inadequacy despite having a 60% chance of getting into medical school and scoring above average on the MCAT. Her story highlights the need for increased support and awareness of mental health challenges among students.