Greetings from Grenada! I’ve arrived on the island, where I’ll be living for the next 1.5 years. Here are my first impressions of life in Grenada from my first week. The people are friendly We’ve had a great experience interacting with everyone. From our taxi driver, to the bank tellers, to the bus drivers, to…
While there are some things that I’m looking forward to about living in Grenada, I also expect there to be several difficulties. Here are 3 challenges of living on an island that I’m expecting. Challenges of living on an island #1: Being away from family The biggest challenge of living on an island is going…
I’m moving to the island next week for the start of my 2nd term of med school. I’ve been really dreading this move and being away from my family, but I’m trying to keep a positive outlook. I’ve realized that I can choose to spend the next 1.5 years being miserable or enjoy this experience…
With summer in full swing, and after a particularly hot and humid week, I thought I’d share 5 easy and cheap summer drinks to try. They taste so good and are perfect on a student budget. I wish I could share these with my younger self and save a lot of money over the years…
There are several factors that contributed to why I didn’t do my Master’s degree. However, a big reason was my lack of interest (and probably a lack of understanding as well). Both in high school and university. I think it’s because I didn’t have enough exposure to fully appreciate it. Then in 4th year, I…
I’ve been sitting at my desk a lot over the last few weeks. I’m trying to ease back into a more structured study routine as I prep for the start of classes next month. Unfortunately, all the sitting has made my legs and back pretty stiff. So I’ve started using a foam roller to ease…
After a long school year, it’s time for a much needed summer break. To binge watch the series we were holding off on. To travel and spend time with loved ones. Or to couch potato to the max. Whatever floats your boat. But at some point, the joy of finally doing nothing starts to wear…
It’s been a little over 1 month since my first term ended. So here’s a fun update on some of the things I’ve been up to during my first medical school summer break. And maybe some things you can try out too. 1. Seeing Hasan Minhaj live – The King’s Jester It’s pretty cool that…
Whether in undergrad, med school or the workplace, it’s easy to get caught up in comparisons. To look at others and think they know it all or have it all together. In reality, no one knows it all and often times, we’re all struggling in one way or another. Some people are just better at…
Medical school is challenging. There’s a lot to do in a very limited time. Plus, it’s a long journey. We need to perform at a high level over a long period, which is taxing on our mind and body. So having a sustainable study routine is key. Here are 3 simple tips to avoid burnout…