Tag: non-traditional pre-medical student

• 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…

  Alyssa Little

  March 27, 2023

  Non-Traditional, Personal, Pre-Med, Professional

  decolonize, education, indigenous, microaggressions, native, Non-Traditional, non-traditional pre-medical student, personal reflection, pre-medical student, resilience

• 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…

  Alyssa Little

  April 26, 2022

  Non-Traditional, Pre-Med

  mentorship, Non-Traditional, non-traditional pre-medical student, pre-medical student

• 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…

  Alyssa Little

  April 12, 2022

  Non-Traditional, Pre-Med

  MCAT, non-traditional pre-medical student, pre-medical student, test day

• How I Managed My Funds and Paid for DIY Post-Baccalaureate

  Being a non-traditional student can be tricky especially when it comes to paying for school. While an undergrad, I had to be self-sufficient–meaning that I paid for my own way through college. So, I had to be very resourceful with my finances. Through trial-and-error, I found a method that worked for me and stayed with…

  Alyssa Little

  January 30, 2022

  Financial, Non-Traditional

  Financial, indigenous, Non-Traditional, non-traditional pre-medical student, pre-medical student, student