School & Organization
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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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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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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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How To Make a Study Schedule
The amount of material you need to know for exams can often be overwhelming. Trying to figure out what to study, and when, especially when you have multiple exams to write is stressful. Having a study schedule can keep you organized and help you feel more prepared. However, even making a study schedule can sometimes be overwhelming in itself. These are my steps to making an exam study schedule. This post is all about how to make your own exam study schedule. I usually start with a schedule like this about a month out from exams. 1. Make a list of what you need to study Start by making a…
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How to Save Money in Uni
University is expensive, and as an international student even more so. Combine that with not being able to earn much money as a student, money is often very tight. If you are struggling with how to save money in university there are a few things you can do. These are my tips on how to save money in uni. 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. 1. Learn to Say No My biggest thing for saving money in university is learn to say no. Friends often have different budgets and want…
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Top Tips for Studying Anatomy
Studying anatomy can sometimes be overwhelming. There’s endless amounts to learn and it can often feel like a different language. These tips for studying anatomy will help you to be successful in your classes. These are my top tips for studying anatomy. 1) Have a good foundation My first tip for learning anatomy is to have a solid foundation. Before you start learning any specifics, start with the very basics. Anatomy follows certain rules, and naming conventions that you can fall back on when you are struggling to remember something. Most anatomy textbooks will have a section at the beginning that will go through anatomical position, planes and directional terms.…
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University Backpack Essentials – What to Keep in Your Bag
As a university student you often spend all day on campus, sometimes with little for breaks between classes. If you need something often there isn’t time to run home or back to your dorm and get it. As a student myself I’ve figured out what things I just need to keep in my bag. From chargers to notebooks to tissues these university backpack essentials are what you need to keep in your bag at all times. 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. Laptop or Tablet Like a lot of people…
