#prepablr

a real-life example of self-care as a student

i usually write out my general to-dos in my bullet journal and then work through my tasks in the order i write them down in google calendar bc I've been needing a more structured routine this summer, but I got 3 of my wisdom teeth out last friday and since then studying has been really difficult.

so, today was a post-it to-do list kind of day! the top portion consists of what definitely needs to be done today, and the bottom portion consists of what I'd love to get done but understand that I might not be able to finish today.

self-care as a student is forgiving yourself for not accomplishing everything. self-care as a student is understanding your limitations. self-care as a student is being proud of little accomplishments!

July 21st, 2020 - What's the best vacation you've ever been on?

Oh boy, hmm. I've always really loved traveling to Iran because you get to see so many airports in so many different countries and see all these different cultures on your way to see your family! But one of the coolest little roadtrips was going down Highway 101 to San Francisco which I super loved bc San Fran is definitely one of my favorite cities!

July 14th, 2020 - Have your plans changed at all because of the pandemic?

Like most of us, yes, they definitely have. I was meant to be taking physics in-person with my friends, which would’ve allowed me a bigger support system than I have currently in that class. However, taking it online means that my classes are actually shorter and more flexible, so I have more time to do other things. (If I had anywhere to actually be or things to actually do lol.)

Over the last year I’ve worked as a peer mentor helping freshman navigate into the college realm. This was my on-campus job that one of our freshman programs offers to upperclassmen to continue being a part of the program after their first year. I absolutely loved it and highly recommend mentoring for anyone who loves to help like I do (also extroverts, man y’all would love mentoring!).

I would love to be able to continue mentoring this summer as I have the time to do so and know that there’s plenty of y’all out there that will start university in the fall under some really different circumstances! I’d love to be here as a friend and a mentor to help you through the process a little easier! My DMs are open for anyone who would like to start mentoring beginning mid-June through DMs and later through Skype or Zoom if you would like!

Here’s some things about me!

I’m a second-year university student.

I study human physiology (similar to human biology but more in-depth anatomy & physiology topics).

I am a pre-Physician Assisting (pre-PA) student.

I originally came into university as a biology pre-med major.

I have now taken too many lab classes, so I can tell you what lab research consists of!

If everything goes according to plan, I will be studying abroad in Australia next February. :D

I go to a fairly large, fairly popular school on the West Coast!

I’m super passionate about helping others, and I hope that I can help you during this time! Maybe if this goes alright I’ll wrangle up some studyblr friends to mentor those who aren’t STEM majors aha!

has anyone used MOOC websites like edX and coursera to self-study? looking to self-study anatomy and physiology (as separate courses bc my program is big on physio) over the summer while i take my online classes and don’t know if it’s better to take a mooc or to find a good youtuber or something? i have trauma from khan academy due to precalc when i was in high school so i’m not keen on it but if it’s helped you for a&p i’m all for trying!