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How to Make a Cute Anki Background
Let’s be honest, the default Anki setup is pretty boring. It’s just plain grey, and a little bit sad to look at. Part of what kept me away from using Anki to study was not having a set up that I liked. Having a nice Anki Background makes studying just a little bit more enjoyable. Now you can just set any old picture to be your background, which I’ll show you how to do but for me, I didn’t like having a picture because if often made the text hard to read. Instead I made a background in Canva that is blank in the middle so that you can still…
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Study Room Ideas for A Cozy Study Space
When Setting up my study space I love making it somewhere I actually want to sit and work. I think the hardest part of decorating my study space was figuring out what to actually get. I knew the vibe I wanted – cozy, light academia aesthetic – but pulling that all together (and without spending too much) took some time. So here are some study room ideas for you, and where you can get everything you need for the perfect cozy study space. This post is all about study room ideas This post contains links to products, I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an…
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Importance of Mindfulness in University
University can be stressful and overwhelming time. There is the pressure to do well and get good grades, the social demands of making new friends and maintaining relationships, and for some the challenges of living away from home for the first time, it’s easy to become overwhelmed. Practicing mindfulness in university can be a great way students manage their stress and anxiety levels, stay focused, and achieve academic success. This post contains links to products, I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases. What is mindfulness? Ok I know, you’ve probably been told before to practice mindfulness, your…
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Dorm Cleaning Essentials
Essential Cleaning Supplies to Keep Your Dorm Spotless Starting university and moving into a dorms is an exciting chapter in every student’s life. Amidst the anticipation of newfound freedom and knowledge, it’s important not to overlook the value of maintaining a clean and organized living space. A tidy dorm room not only promotes a healthier environment but also enhances your overall well-being and productivity. Having all your dorm cleaning essentials ready to go makes it easy to keep your space clean. I am the first to admit I’m not always the tidiest person but I can’t stand a living space that is actually dirty. At home I had access to…
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Button Front Skirt Tutorial
This skirt is the perfect addition to your summer and fall wardrobe. The long flowy skirt brings comfy cottage core vibes, and it is super simple to make. I hope you enjoy this button front skirt tutorial, and make the cottage core skirt you’ve been dreaming of. Materials Design When I decided to make this skirt I had a general idea in my head of what I wanted, but nothing specific. So I scrolled through Pinterest to get some ideas and then starting sketching. Whenever I am drafting something myself I always make sure I draw it out first so that I know exactly what elements I want to include.…
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Top 9 Apps for Medical Students
Now that I’m in my third year of medical school and starting placements, I’ve been getting lots of recommendations for apps to download and I wanted to share them. I’ve previously written about all my favourite online resources for medical students, but this post is all about apps you’ll what to have on your phone. These apps are great to check stuff on the go, or do some quick review. So, here are my top 9 apps for medical students. Free Apps MDCalc MDCalc is an app that contains different scoring systems, medical equations, and algorithms. When there are so many different scoring systems that are used in medicine it…
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Easy Roasted Butternut Squash and Red Lentil Soup
Soup is one of my favourite meals to make in the fall and winter months. Its always easy to throw together a pot of soup and I like to freeze some to reheat when I can’t be bothered with cooking. This butternut squash and red lentil soup doesn’t require a lot of ingredients, but it makes for a cozy and filling meal. RELATED: Cheddar and Bacon Potato Soup
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Tips for Becoming a Morning Person – From a Night Owl
I am the first to admit that I have never been a morning person. I love my sleep, and can easily spend all morning in bed. During my undergraduate degree I would design my schedule so that I didn’t start before 10am (when I did have to take a 9am class I was late like 50% of the time 😬). But with starting medical school and having more 9am classes (that I couldn’t be late for), as well as having to sometimes start at 7:30 moving forward, I knew I had to adjust my sleeping habits. I have now managed to become much more of a morning person than I…
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Thrift Flip – How to Turn a Men’s Shirt into a Dress
I’ve been wanting more summer dresses, but since I’m on a student budget I don’t want to go out and drop a bunch of money on new dresses. Instead I’m trying to use fabric I already have or flip some pieces from the thrift store. The first dress I made this year is from a thrifted button down shirt so I thought I’d walk you though how to turn a men’s shirt into a dress. This post is all about how to turn a men’s shirt into a dress. p.s. I’m really bad at taking photos as I work so I’ve included some diagrams to help illustrate everything I did.…
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Things To Do in Banff In Summer
Banff is a small town in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, about an hour and a half west of Calgary, Alberta. When I was growing up we used to only ever go to the mountains for ski trips, so I only ever saw Banff in the winter. It wasn’t until I was older that I actually had a chance to visit in the summer. It is a beautiful place both times of the year but definitely a different experience in the Summer! If you are heading to Banff here are some of the top things to do in Banff in summer. Go for a Hike Since you’re in the mountains, you…
