As students, we all struggle with staying focused at some point. For those studying remotely, it may be even harder to stay focused with no peers around to keep us accountable. Being home all the time can also make us feel lazy and lethargic. Here are some strategies that have helped me improve energy and…
I made some adjustments going into week 2 of medical school. I tried to continue the things that worked well in week 1, and modify the things that didn’t. My goal is to create a balanced life in medical school. Here are the takeaways from week 2. What didn’t work well My routine My lectures…
Last Friday marked the end of my first week of medical school. It’s pretty surreal to say that I’m a medical student now. Here are some of the takeaways from my first week. Class schedule/structure The first week of medical school was mostly about getting familiar with the teaching schedule and structure for this term….
Last week was orientation week at my medical school. Initially, I wasn’t thrilled about attending these sessions. Afterall, I wanted to have those final days of freedom all to myself. However, I’m grateful for these sessions because they were very informative. Here are some of the medical school resources and support services that I learned…
Having both worked in the corporate world and been a student within the last couple years, I can comfortably say that being a student is amazing. I could never have imagined saying that when I was in undergrad but working has given me this (much needed) perspective. With my classes starting on Monday, here’s why…
I read a quote last year that was along the lines of: you are where you are today because of the decisions you made a year ago. And the decisions you make today will determine where you are a year from now. I can’t find where I read or heard this – it may have…
After a few unsuccessful cycles in Canada, and a failed last-ditch attempt applying to the US last year, I finally decided to apply to a top Caribbean medical school. Here are the considerations that went into my thought process and ultimate decision to attend medical school abroad. Consideration #1: Wait time Although I could probably…
Fortunately, my medical school has given students the option to attend classes in-person or study remotely for the January 2022 term because of the ongoing pandemic. I’m attending medical school remotely this term and here’s why. Online medical school helps save on living costs It’s no secret that attending medical school in the Caribbean is…
My grandfather passed in the early hours of December 11 and was buried the next day. It all happened very quickly. The last time I saw him was 8 years ago. And that was the final time because I couldn’t make it to his funeral. Hopefully when I look back at this, it will be…
In the last few years, I was working full-time in the corporate world and left in mid-October. I never would have thought that when I first started, a couple months out of undergrad, that I would be at the firm for almost 3.5 years and leave just as I was starting medical school. Initially, I was…