I'm not too fussy when it comes to studying. I can study in my bedroom or in the library or in a coffee shop without much difficulty. However, there are a few essential things that make every study session that little bit easier (and more fun)! Bose Headphones For so many years, I studied without … Continue reading My Study Essentials
Coming to university, I was expecting a HUGE change in teaching style and therefore, my methods of revision would also change. Although the different wasn't as drastic as I was expecting, there are certainly many ways in which my methods of revision have changed in order to keep up with the huge amounts of information … Continue reading My Revision Methods at University
For those of you that don't know, I'm a medical student at Imperial College London. As part of the virtual open day over on LifeOfAMedic's blog, I wrote about my experiences including the teaching methods, a typical timetable, pros and cons of studying here, the non-medical stuff and my top tips for applying to Imperial! … Continue reading What It’s Really Like To Study Medicine At Imperial
Tea steaming beside me, wrapped up in my dressing gown, I sat down at my desk ready to sit my medical school exams. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all of my exams for second year changed from classic pen-and-paper exams to online equivalents. Aside from the classic setting of an exam hall, the format was … Continue reading I Sat My Medical School Exams Online…
Everyone could use a little boost in their productivity, right? Considering how many times I've been asked about how to be more productive over on my Instagram, this is true for a lot of us. I'm by no means an expert on productivity, but I have figured out what helps me to have a more … Continue reading 6 Tips To Have A Productive Day
Start early and plan well. This one seems obvious, but there are so many times when we forget about exams or tests and leave studying until the last minute. I would recommend starting to study for tests about two weeks before, and exam about 1-2 months before. Know what kind of learner you are. Each person will … Continue reading Top 10 Study Tips | General Advice
Everything in one placeThis is one of the main reasons why I decided to go paperless at university. I love switching up where I’m studying and end up spending some time in libraries, cafes and my bedroom when I need to study for an exam. Having everyone on my iPad means that I don’t need … Continue reading Why You Should Go Paperless At University
First year seems to have gone by in a blur. The summer after first year seems to have gone by even quicker. In just a few short weeks, I'll be starting my second year of medical school and I have many thoughts about it. I'm excited. I can't wait to be back in the university-student routine … Continue reading Thoughts About Starting Second Year of Medical School
If you're a medical student, you've probably heard of ANKI. In fact, you're probably using it to study already. ANKI has been my most used app/resource throughout my first year of medical school and I would recommend it to everyone, whether they are studying medicine or not. One of the best things about this app … Continue reading My Top 5 ANKI Add-Ons for Medical School
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