Dreams Of A Medic

Overcoming adversity

As most of you will know from reading this blog I have had my own adversity to overcome in the last year. Something which has been difficult, but doable. At times it seems like the world is over when something doesn’t go the way you intended, whether this be with university, a job you wantedContinue reading “Overcoming adversity”

Living away from home

Moving away to university is a big deal!! Not only is the course going to require a lot from you, but living away from home can be daunting. The move itself is hugeee. The stress levels are high, as you try and pack 17/18 years worth of ‘stuff’ into a car (which at that momentContinue reading “Living away from home”

Life as a Biomedical Sciences student

I chose to take a Biomedical Sciences degree mainly due to not getting into medicine and knowing that is is a good way in, but also for my love of biology. Biomedical Sciences (especially at Newcastle University) encompasses the fundamentals of biological processes with disease. I am able to understand key mechanisms in control ofContinue reading “Life as a Biomedical Sciences student”

Medical school interview

So you’ve gone and done it… interview time is approaching. But you start to panic and worry about the questions you’ll be asked. STOP! The interviewers are normal people like you and me, they are not there to scare you and stop you from succeeding. They want you to do well as much as youContinue reading “Medical school interview”