Category: Pre-Med
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Building the Bridge of Resilience
“Don’t worry, I brought my passport”, I said to myself when I passed the cattle guard leaving the reservation. I grew up in a bordertown located just an hour and a half from my homeland. Hearing the common joke of “leaving the country”, reminds me of my days with my uncles on the reservation and…
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Learning How to Be a Scribe
School ended in August 2022 for me and after my last physics class, I took a long holiday. 8 weeks went by and I re-visited my hobbies including sewing, making herbal salves using traditional indigenous medicine, learning about Southwestern plants, and reading. I read three books in my eight weeks–which to me is a lot.…
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How to Find and Maintain Relationships with Your Mentor
When I think of the word “mentorship”, the first thought that comes to mind is “community”. That is exactly what I wanted as an undergraduate– a supportive community. During my first year of college, I was not aware of what being a mentor or mentee meant to me. I heard of “mentorship” being thrown around…
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How to Handle Constructive Feedback
Feedback can be amazing, especially if you request for it in hopes to find ways to improve your professional goals. Sometimes I can be hard on myself and underrate my capabilities which ultimately have me questioning myself. So, many times in professional settings, I will ask my supervisor or mentors on areas I feel weak…
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What I Packed for MCAT Test Day
A few days after I paid the MCAT test fee and scheduled for my MCAT, I had a nightmare. In this dream, I was late and I did not have enough time to pack my bag, the test administrators would not accept my small bag, and I ultimately was late to take the exam. As…
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