In this trying time, everything may seem overwhelming. You need to think about academics or work, your family and your safety and health, daily needs, your rent, human rights, and many more. You may feel so unmotivated and uninspired to do what you are supposed to do. But don't worry too much. That is normal. …
Kapag may mali, pinupuna. Kapag may tama, pinupuri
TANDAAN: Kapag may mali, pinupuna. Kapag may tama, pinupuri. Don't get us wrong. The two aren't mutually exclusive. You can do both. We don't just criticize for the sake of criticizing, or because we "hate the government". We criticize for improvements. We also celebrate achievements and good actions if there are any. Without criticisms, mistakes …
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From excelling, to barely surviving: the frustrations of a medical student
Hey, look! This med student made it out alive of his first semester in medical school! I'm soo proud of him. It was a very challenging phase of my life, both emotionally and mentally, and as a result, physically. I thought I was already able to adjust to grad school during my MD-PhD year 1 …
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Don’t be yourself. Being yourself is a limitation.
Before you judge me based on the title, please read this short essay because I'll be explaining what I mean by this. People always say “be yourself” when you ask tips before a huge interview, when you try to pursue your crush, when you make friends, and in almost everything. But what if being yourself …
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Sablay and the struggles of getting into medical school (and the MD-PhD program)
It has been almost a year since I graduated (Sumablay), and yet I think I'm still not prepared to be thrown in the adult world, the REAL world, where fantasies break and burn. Everything has been moving so fast that I wasn't even able to absorb the fact that I already graduated. It was like …
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