July 2011
16 posts
To Withdraw...or Not. That is the Question; by...
I am facing an interesting dilemma at this time: whether or not to withdraw my medical school applications for this cycle.
I submitted my primary to six MD schools and twelve DO schools, knowing full well that I do not have much of a shot with such a low MCAT score. I can’t help but hope, though. According to AAMC, SOME applicants (albeit very few) are accepted to MD schools with my stats....
I did NOT cry today, by Emma
Wow. Day three of medical school and I am honestly speechless. I am incapable of the level of eloquence this past week elicits. Today was focused around optimism and bringing out the best in oneself. These attributes we focus on are all essential to becoming an effective leader. While some of us may go into formal leadership roles in the future, every one of us will be an acting leader because as...
I promise I won't cry EVERYDAY of med school, by...
Okay, I probably will. I certainly hope to keep up journaling/blogging as the year goes on, this week we do not have much work so it is easily doable. It is very therapeutic I’ve found and I hope to share my ups and downs with you all.
Day two of medical school was a roller coaster of emotions for me and for many of my classmates. I am blown away by the empathy and compassion in this group...
Day One, by Emma
Today was my first day of medical school and it was fabulous! Extremely long (8am-8pm), but FABULOUS nonetheless. I wasn’t expecting to get emotional or cry during an introduction speech, but I did haha! I am having a hard time being away from my family, gets to me at times. Anyways, we have a week of “Prologue” which is just a fancy name for an introduction to our program and focused leadership...
Let the Fun Begin, by Emma
Tomorrow is my very first day of MEDICAL SCHOOOOOOOOOOLLLLLLLLLLL. I’m just a tad excited for this it’s been a long time coming.
Even though we have not officially started yet, we have had homework already and this is where I did mine…
Sunshine, by Jessica
With my recent post (and mood) being so blue, I wanted to be a little more uplifting and share something positive: my summer!
This summer I am working at a gorgeous day camp where I am a lifeguard and swim instructor for all ages and levels. I absolutely love it! The best part is that Hayley gets to go for free! It is normally $600/week, so it is a fabulous camp. I couldn’t be happier with...
Agreed, by Emma
Devastated seems to be the theme lately. Not only was I upset to see Jessica’s score not reflect her ability but I also had the best week of my life. Literally the BEST! You probably don’t get why I would be devastated if this week was so great but if you read back a few posts you’ll see my current living situation.
Friday July 15th Mustafa, Samantha and I packed up my car and...
Devastated, by Jessica
I wasn’t sure what to title this post. I don’t think there is a single word that can really describe my feelings right now.
I got my MCAT score back…and it’s horrible. Beyond horrible. Imagine your worst nightmare and multiply it by ten. You are still not close.
I got several points below my averages in every section. I’m sure you all know how it feels to be...
PS, I do cakes ... by Jessica
I am not sure if I have shared here or not, but I create cakes! It is a very beloved hobby of mine. I donate all profits over the cost of ingredients to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute of Boston, MA. Here is a link to my blog:
http://cakesagainstcancer.tumblr.com/
Enjoy :)
Sacrifices, by Jessica
As mothers, we make many sacrifices before our children are even born.
During our pregnancies, we willingly give up our favorite indulgences like caffeine, alcohol, and sushi for the safety and health of our newborn baby. Even though we have never met them, we do everything possible to ensure that our baby enters the world with the best possible start.
As our pregnancies progress, so do our...
The life I've always dreamed about, by Emma
I have never “dreamed” about living a certain life, I feel pretty damn lucky to just get to the next day usually. The future is not something I care to plan out. Sure, I have goals and things I’d like to accomplish in my life. I plan for emergencies (life insurance, savings, etc). I hope to be successful and satisfied wherever I end up. I did not picture myself as a mother and every once in a...
Sometimes I Just Want Normality, by Jessica
Sometimes I just want to be normal.
Sometimes I will watch my other “Mom friends,” as I call them, and find myself growing jealous of their lives. They have time to play with their kids, cook dinner, and still find fulfillment in their careers. Some are stay-at-home-moms, others are happily working jobs with “normal” hours that leave them time for other parts of their...
Blondie, by Emma
So I was getting my hair done today and I got to thinking about how much time and effort we put into our appearances. Anyways, I went on five interviews this past year at different medical schools and was accepted to three. The first was in September and I was blonde, second in October as a brunette, third in January as a brunette, fourth and fifth were in February and April both as a blonde. I...
Settling, by Emma
Life tells us that we need to decide who we will grow up to be long before most of us are ready. You go to college at 18-19, declaring a major that will determine your future profession. I’m not sure this is the best possible time for the majority of us to make major life decisions. Why is it that we cannot choose to legally consume alcohol before 21 but we can choose to give our lives for our...
