I’m writing this because reading these kinds of posts was literally the only thing that got me through studying. I read success stories every night when I felt hopeless and it helped me hold onto the hope that I, too, could be a success story. So here’s mine and just what I did to achieve […]
5 Things Pre-Meds Don’t Know
College can be both an exciting and a confusing time in one’s life. There are so many options and even more opinions out there, and I’m not saying any of them are right or wrong – just different according to each individual’s personal experience. Below are a few things I wish I knew before starting […]
Studying Without StuDYING
Before medical school started, I had no idea how to study. I relied solely on reasoning and analysis to solve problems, and it always worked out enough for me not to have to change my habits. The start of medical school, as one can imagine, was especially difficult for me because of that. I was […]
10 Must-Dos for Your First Time in Barcelona
Barcelona will always always always have a place in my heart. I only lived their for half a year and yet I still consider it my 2nd home. There is so much to love about it – the relaxed yet sophisticated lifestyle, beautiful Mediterranean Sea, lively night life (or should I say morning lol), neighboring […]
SB Rejuvenation
Last week was Spring Break for me – probably the last TRUE SB I will ever have (*cue the tears*). Kevin and I had plans to fly into San Diego and road trip up the pacific coast highway to San Francisco, but because the trip got cut unexpectedly short, we flew into Los Angeles instead […]