Truth time. As many of you know, I applied to medical school last year, hoping to start Fall 2019. Well, it's Fall 2019 and I have to admit that I was rejected from every school I applied to. That was a tough pill to swallow. However, after taking time to reflect my application and identifying …
Why It’s OK to Cut the Negative People Out of Your life…
So it's been a while since I've posted on here. There's been a lot going on in my life lately, and I've got a couple of posts coming up that'll explain more soon!! But in the mean time, I wanted to share something that recently came up in my life and how I dealt with …
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Pre-Med Reading List
Hey all! I definitely took a break from blogging this semester, because as much as I love it, school comes first. I've been busy working on projects, balancing exams and final papers. But alas, there is a light at the end of the tunnel, one week left and then SUMMER!!! I'm writing this post the day …
Too Good to Be True? Dissecting Health in the News
If you're like me and watch the nightly news, you'll notice that there is almost always at least one new health topic being discussed. "Revolutionary studies" such as ones that show coffee "causes" cancer can be very misleading. Seeing headlines for new health studies can be very frustrating for researchers, especially those in the …
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NYC in 48 Hours: Tips for a Weekend Getaway
Oh my goodness, where do I even start to describe my weekend in NYC?!? This weekend was filled with lots of walking, amazing views, and phenomenal food. Here's my recommendation to make the most out of a weekend in New York City: Food: I love, love, love the food I got to try while in …
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Reflections on Honduras
About two years ago, I was packing to leave on my first mission trip. Once the plane touched down, I realized this would be the start of a lifetime of global work. The 10 days spent in Honduras was not long enough, and I am waiting until the day I can return. Designing Water Systems: …
Podcasts for the Pre-Med
I am a HUGE podcast nerd. I started listening to podcasts when I moved to Boston because I spend an exuberant amount of time in transit between work, school, and the gym. Tuning into some of my favorite shows helps make the commute seem so much shorter. Hearing someone else's story of their journey to …
Cardio – Not Just Your Average Treadmill Time
As I started my new fitness journey, I quickly realized one thing: the treadmill gets so boring! I like to lift 3-4 days a week followed by 30-45 minutes of cardio. However, spending that 30-45 minutes on a treadmill gets old very quickly. Instead I have found other ways to get my heart rate up …
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What I Am Most Thankful for This Year
My favorite holiday hands down is Thanksgiving. Why? Because it is a holiday centered around good food and spending time with family. I love that there is no pressure to spend money on gifts and the focus is placed on quality family time. 15: The Shoes on My Feet. Living in Boston requires a lot …
How to Save Money While Grocery Shopping
Let me start by saying this: Budgeting is tough. When you are like me and have a very limited income because of being a full time student, it is hard to plan out exactly how to spend your money each month to cover all of your bills while still having some money for travel and …
Fit for a Nerd 