“What is the powerhouse of the cell?” *flip* “Mitochondria” Have you ever used flash cards as a study tool? If you have, you’ve practiced a form of spaced repetition. Spaced repetition is a form of learning that uses flashcards, in which the user studies newer, more difficult cards more frequently as older, less difficult cardsContinue reading “Efficient Learning: Spaced Repetition and Anki”
Author Archives: Annie Nguyen
The Science of Caffeine and its Mechanism of Studying
Imagine this: it’s 7 am. You stayed up until 4 am with short 15 minute naps here and there finishing up your lab write-up and studying for Exam A and Exam B (both of which, are back-to-back). Since you’ve got a couple minutes left, you’re thinking about grabbing a cup of coffee (or, you’ve beenContinue reading “The Science of Caffeine and its Mechanism of Studying”
Apps that motivate productivity – College 101
“oOh gEeZuS, I NEED TO FINISH THIS NOW!” Have you ever found your brain screaming that thought to you? Like, what is motivation at this point? I find myself in this situation more often than I’d like to admit. With technology and the internet at the touch of my fingertips, it’s easy to get lostContinue reading “Apps that motivate productivity – College 101”
Medical, Dental, or Pharmacy School? A student’s perspective
You’ve done your work, you’ve put in your hours, and now you’re wondering, “what the heck am I doing?” You’re at a crossroads between medical and dental school and pharmacy school. What is the best option? Choosing your career path is a journey of discovery. I am a senior Biology major. I have changed myContinue reading “Medical, Dental, or Pharmacy School? A student’s perspective”
Why dentistry? The path to dental school
I’m at a crossroads. I’m only 20. a How in the world am I expected to choose what to do for the rest of my life? After changing my major 6 times, shadowing doctors and physician assistants for 100+ hours, researching in a mad scientist’s lab, volunteering at the nonprofit shelters and clinics, and workingContinue reading “Why dentistry? The path to dental school”
Productivity, a Theory
productivity pro·duc·tiv·i·ty / noun The quality or state or being productive Having the quality or power of producing, especially in abundance How does one achieve productivity? What does it mean to be productive as a student? After being in quarantine due to COVID-19 for three days now, I contemplate this abstraction. How can we beContinue reading “Productivity, a Theory”
The Pomodoro Technique: Interval Studying
Study… 5-minute break… Study… 5-minute break. The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method that aims for high productivity levels. This technique was developed by Francesco Cirillo in the 1980s as a way to maximize time and efficiency. As a student who juggles between procrastination and productivity, the Pomodoro technique is great because its parametersContinue reading “The Pomodoro Technique: Interval Studying”
Direct patient care hours: Volunteering & Jobs you can get as a student
So, you’ve started researching what programs you want to apply for and you Google’d “how to get into ____ school.” It’s common to see many medical, physician assistant (PA), and other healthcare-related professional schools required a certain amount of direct patient care hours. Direct patient care hours are work or volunteering experiences where you wereContinue reading “Direct patient care hours: Volunteering & Jobs you can get as a student”
Quarantine and chill? What you can accomplish during COVID-19 as a student
As universities and colleges across the globe have made the switch to online education, Lord Procrastination makes his first move. Students everywhere are struggling with the pandemic, whether it be financial hardships, educational barriers to online learning, and the list goes on. So, what can you do during this time to cope with the pandemic?Continue reading “Quarantine and chill? What you can accomplish during COVID-19 as a student”
April 30 Mindfulness – The Fall of Saigon
April 30, 1975. This date marked the end of the Vietnam War and has been an instrumental date to many Vietnamese lives. From that day, much of the Vietnam that my parents and grandparents knew was no longer there. As the government and political sphere in Vietnam changed, so did the mindset and attitude ofContinue reading “April 30 Mindfulness – The Fall of Saigon”
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