Three weeks of “mock med school” have flown by! This past week was our final one in the program, and it was busy, busy, busy. Our week consisted of two more days of gross anatomy and pharmacology lectures, a day for review, an exam day, and one day of project presentations and closing remarks. Despite… Continue reading
Month: June 2021
Mock Med School: Reflections from Week #2
Hello hello! We have survived a second week of our “mock med school” program! I’m admittedly feeling quite exhausted. It’s been a a full week with lots of learning. In this second week, we had gross anatomy lectures in the morning and either breakout sessions of pharmacology lectures in the afternoon. On Friday, we broke… Continue reading
Mock Med School: Reflections from Week #1
This summer, I’m participating in a three-week program through my school! The program prepares students mentally/emotionally for the rigors of medical school, helps us develop study strategies, exposes us to content, and connects us with other students. Though normally held on-campus, the program is virtual this year. I haven’t been in school full-time for over… Continue reading
5 Practical Benefits of Decluttering
Since starting my minimalism journey, there have been benefits, big and small, that keep me motivated to declutter, organize, and make space. Through it all though, I’m all about practicality! So here are five highly practical benefits I’ve found while decluttering: 1. Tea Time and Shopping Our Pantry I love tea. While working as a… Continue reading
Take Back Your Time: 6 Tips to Get Off Your Phone and Back to Real Life
I was a senior in college when I got my first smartphone. I was beyond excited because by then, the vast majority of my friends had already been using smartphones for years. I remember posting on Facebook on that day, saying something like, “Welcome iPhone! I hope you don’t ruin my life!” It’s been about… Continue reading