Category: Medicine and YOU
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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… Read more
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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… Read more
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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… Read more
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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… Read more
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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!… Read more
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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… Read more
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The Best and Worst Reasons for Studying Medicine
Medicine is a great course but is it the right one for you? Here are my top 5 best and worst reasons to study medicine. Best Reasons to Study Medicine Enjoyment & Interest Are you fascinated by the human body, diseases, injuries, treatments etc? Does learning about them bring you joy? If the answer is… Read more
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How to Make the Most of your Med School Summer
Medicine is such a hectic course that when you finally do get time off it can be hard to decide what to do with yourself! Whether you’re looking to live a life beyond medicine, gain valuable experience for your future career or just take a total break, here’s some ideas to get you started on… Read more
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How to cope with disappointing exam results
No one wants to be disappointed by their exam results, especially not medical students. For many of us, medical school is our first experience of disappointing grades. Up until now we’ve been rewarded for our hard work by flourishing results. Sadly, nothing lasts forever and when we get to medical school those top marks can… Read more
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How to Have a Self Love Summer!
While we all look forward to the fun, sun and excitement of summer, it’s often a season in which our self love takes a hit. Whether it be struggles with body image, comparing your staycation to lavish holidays on instagram or simply having more free time to spend wallowing, we all need to give ourselves… Read more