Tag: student
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First Year of Medical School Reflections
Wow, it’s nearly been over a year since my last post. Let just tell you, there have been so many changes and not enough time to just sit and reflect on it. I am shocked, blessed, sad, changed, and moved all in one vessel. Medical school has been a fun and amazing journey, but also…
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Things to Consider as a Late Admitted Student
While I have discussed a few times before about my pursuit of wanting to get into medical school, I wanted to be raw with you about my journey. I have always wanted to go to medical school and that passion of being a physician has been there since I was a kid. Since beginning elementary…
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2023 Reflection
Spring 2023 Taking down the last holiday ornaments from the tree felt bittersweet. The stinging haunted me as I was unsure of where life would actually take me in a few months. Scared yet inspired, I continued to keep my head down at my job. Focusing on the bigger picture reminded me of the many…
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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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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…
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