I've had a run of people admitted to the ICU after have 1-2 weeks of abdominal pain who were struggling to eat or drink that ended up having conditions leading to necrotic bowel. Dead bowel makes people incredibly sick. Like, death's door sick. Anecdotally, I'd say maybe 60% of our patients make it through such an ordeal. Every time I talk with their families, their loved ones say that they looked bad and they tried to get the patient to go get some help. Often, these people wait too long.

So.

Hi guys! I’m starting a new studyblr blog here on this account!

✨What I’m studying✨

I’m currently a junior in university and I’m studying psychology. I was originally a biology major studying with the intention of becoming a physician assistant or a veterinarian. Now I’m stuck on the middle between wanting to become a physician assistant or a psychologist. Both are healthcare service careers that involve helping other people get through difficult moments. I feel I would have a passion for either career but I need to choose the one that fits best with the lifestyle that I want to live. Either way, knowing psychology is helpful for both careers. Even then, I’m open to change my career plans if I discover something I’m more passionate about. 

✨Some of my interests✨

Aside from academics, I have an interest in filmmaking, writing, reading books, learning foreign languages, making artwork, playing music on the violin and the flute, going on adventures, learning about different cultures, learning and studying religion (I’m Roman Catholic) and I love being in nature and with animals. Also I forgot to mention dark academia resonates with me. So expect to see these things here too on my blog!

✨Shows and Music✨

I like anime and cartoons. Some of my favorite shows are Attack on Titan, Erased, Your Lie in April, Avatar the Last Airbender, Legend of Korra and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Other shows I like are Grey’s Anatomy, Sherlock Holmes, and the Korean Drama It’s Okay to Not Be Okay. 

For music, I listen to mainly rock, lo-fi instrumental, classical music, k-pop, japanese rock and alternative music. Some of my favorite artists are The Strokes, Paramore, BTS, Stray Kids, and Ateez.

✨The intention of starting this mini-studyblr✨

2020 Quarantine Challenge

I definitely missed quite a few days but am super excited to get involved in this challenge! Definitely recommend if you’re needing something to keep yourself occupied. :) (Also we should definitely make some studyblr group chats on groupme!)

Friday, March 27th (today): What is your favorite subject/topic to study at the moment?

My spring term doesn’t start until Monday but my favorite subject last term was Global Health (especially with everything going on right now those last few weeks were insanely insightful!). The subject I’m looking forward to the most this term is Organic Chemistry III as it’s organic chemistry as it relates to biological processes!

Older days I missed :(

Monday: Have you made a study schedule to help you study at home?

Yes! I use Google Calendar like I usually do during term, and I’ve made a few adjustments for online studying I hope to share with y’all soon!

Tuesday: How are you being taught your lessons?

We always use Canvas and some of lectures will be taught using Zoom.

Wednesday: What’s your favorite study snack?

Oooh I really love cheese so that’s up there on my list, also love gummy bears haha

Thursday: How are you keeping active?

I usually powerlift at my university’s gym but currently can’t so I’m doing home workouts (not enjoying them too much hehe but hopefully they get cooler soon).

The post I just posted talked about events that happened in early 2019. I feel that I owe y’all an explanation to what I’m up to now.

The CASPA is the primary application for PA school, and it will open tomorrow, 04/25/2019. Woot!

And so begins hours upon hours upon hours of tedious work that the application SHOULD have been able to draw from a resume/CV/cover letter.

But alas, we must complete every detail. So what do we do for the dreaded CASPA?

Record every grade you’ve ever had, including whether it was an honors class.

List every hour for every bit of work you’ve ever done. And whether that work was direct clinical hours or otherwise.

List every volunteering experience. And every nuance of what you did.

Pay for transcripts from every place in the world.

Find references.

And more.