Here’s to 2019

As I take a break from university work and interview preparations, I am able to reflect on the year I have had and all the amazing things that have come my way during 2018. While it may not have been completely smooth sailing, and I have definitely had some huge knockbacks and disappointment, it has been a year which has given me lots to be thankful for.

Some amazing things that were part of 2018 include-Continue reading “Here’s to 2019”

My interview tips

As we are all now in full swing of the interview season, I thought I would share a brief overview of some of the tips that I have to ensure you remain focused, yourself and calm during medical school interviews.

While I did manage to succeed at interview and gain a medical school place when I first applied, do not take these tips as biblical. Different techniques work for different people and for different universities.Continue reading “My interview tips”

Medical school interviews – keeping your head

It’s that time of year when nervous medical school applicants begin to hear back from their dream schools as to whether they have been given an interview. While this time is undoubtedly stressful, it can make you think about your life choices and whether medicine really is for you.

I have been lucky enough (some will say) to be in this situation twice now – the first time I applied I had an interview at St Andrew’s and now I have two interviews coming up very soon for this round of admissions. Continue reading “Medical school interviews – keeping your head”

3rd year here I come…

As I pack the last remaining clothes, nic-naks and photographs of the summer ready to take back to uni with me on Sunday I am filled with overwhelming feelings. When away from home I miss my family and my home girlfriends like CRAZZZZYYYY (and this time I will be missing my favourite guy like maddddd), but I have the time of my life when I’m there and having not seen my bestie, house-mates and partying/shoulder-to-cry-on/agony aunt/not-so-shopping-friendly toon family I am reminded of how much uni life means to me.Continue reading “3rd year here I come…”