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How to achieve 100th percentile in the HPAT
I scored 100th percentile in the HPAT and so can you! Here is a step by step guide to how I studied for the HPAT along with my top tips for each section of the exam. I also share advice on how to hold onto your sanity and maintain balance while tackling the HPAT. What…
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How to Prepare for Starting Medical School
As summer draws to an end you might be wondering, ‘is there something I should be doing to prepare for going to medical school?’ Here are ten things that will make your start to college as smooth and stress-free as possible. 1) Make sure you have the essentials Check you have all the supplies you…
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What You Need to Know Before Starting Medical School
Medical school is full of surprises (some good, others…not so great.) Here are some things I wish someone had told me before I started medical school. Hope this post makes you feel more prepared for first med than I was 🙂 1) You’ll be working with cadavers It wasn’t unitl an hour before actually walking…
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Disappointing Leaving Cert Results? Here’s How to Cope
Your Leaving Cert Result Does NOT Impact Your Worth No exam has the power to affect your worth. You are so so much more than your Leaving Cert result. Please get rid of any thoughts of ‘I’ve failed’ or ‘I’m so behind’. You’re on your own path in life. There’s no set of instructions to…
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What’s 1st Year Medicine at Trinity College Dublin Like?
I’m currently studying medicine at Trinity College Dublin. Here’s some info on what to expect from 1st year medicine at TCD including the structure of the year and the different modules we cover. Structure of the Year The year is divided into two semesters. Semester 1 (Michaelmas term) runs from September to Christmas and Semester…
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Tips to Prepare for the New Medical School Year
As summer draws to an end we (or perhaps just over-thinkers like myself) find ourselves wondering, ‘is there something I should be doing to prepare for going back to medical school?’ Here are ten things that will make your return to college as smooth and stress-free as possible. 1) Make sure you have the essentials…
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10 Things you Need for a Great Start to Medical School
1) Access to an Electronic Device Most students type up notes during lectures on an ipad/laptop. However, if you don’t have you own electronic device you can absolutely take handwritten notes. Most universities have a computer room that you can use for online assignments. If you are struggling financially make sure you are availing of…
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Advice on What to Wear to College in Ireland
So long as you don’t show up in a swimsuit and stilettos you can pretty much wear whatever to want to university in Ireland. Most colleges don’t have a strict dress code (but do check out your university’s dress code if they have one). Of course I’m not going to tell you what to wear!…
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Should You Drop Out of Medical School?
Dropping out of medicine is a huge decision not to be taken lightly. You want to make sure you are choosing the right path for yourself. In this post I address crucial factors to consider before dropping out. Only you can make the decision to drop out for yourself. This post isn’t meant to tell…
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How to Crush Resit Exams Without Sacrificing Your Summer
Having to resit an exam is not on anyone’s summer bucket list. However, for one reason or another, lots of college students find themselves in this position. Studying for resits isn’t fun but it doesn’t have to ruin your summer. Read on for tips on how to study for resits in the most effective and…
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The Best Study Resources For Medical Students
There’s so much information to get through in medical school! Here are some of my favourite study resources that help make course work a little less scary for me. Hopefully they’ll do the same for you! YouTube Videos Youtube videos are literally what’s getting me through this degree! They are so so helpful and actually…