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…
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…
At the start of the year, a lot of us set new year’s resolutions to exercise more. We start off strong, feeling motivated to achieve our goals. However, by this time of year, a lot of us give up on those goals. Maybe the motivation has tapered off, or life has gotten in the way,…
I read a quote last year that was along the lines of: you are where you are today because of the decisions you made a year ago. And the decisions you make today will determine where you are a year from now. I can’t find where I read or heard this – it may have…
Fortunately, my medical school has given students the option to attend classes in-person or study remotely for the January 2022 term because of the ongoing pandemic. I’m attending medical school remotely this term and here’s why. Online medical school helps save on living costs It’s no secret that attending medical school in the Caribbean is…
My grandfather passed in the early hours of December 11 and was buried the next day. It all happened very quickly. The last time I saw him was 8 years ago. And that was the final time because I couldn’t make it to his funeral. Hopefully when I look back at this, it will be…
In the last few years, I was working full-time in the corporate world and left in mid-October. I never would have thought that when I first started, a couple months out of undergrad, that I would be at the firm for almost 3.5 years and leave just as I was starting medical school. Initially, I was…