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Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
This chocolate chip banana bread makes a great study snack or quick breakfast in the morning. During exam season I like to prep meals and snacks ahead of time so I’m not constantly having to cook and think about what I want to make. Banana bread is super easy to make and I can do something else while it’s in the oven. This banana bread makes a great breakfast if you’re in a rush (just grab a slice and go). I’ll also have it as a study snack in the afternoon when I want something sweet to keep me going. You can also make this banana bread without the chocolate…
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Visiting the Scottish Highlands
I’ve always wanted to visit the Scottish highlands. Seeing the Highland landscapes on tv or in movies makes me go “ah I want to go there someday”! Well now that I’m living so much closer I had to make sure I made it there. So when I had the opportunity to take a three day trip, I couldn’t say no. I was finished classes for the term so I decided it would be my break before getting into studying for my exams. Loch Lomond Our first stop after getting into the highlands was Loch Lomond. Loch Lomond is a beautiful loch (Scottish for lake) located within the Loch Lomond and…
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Sunday Morning French Toast
French toast is super easy to make and a great way to use up bread that is starting to go stale. This French toast has a bit of sugar in the egg mixture which adds a bit of sweetness and helps you get a crispy golden crust on the outside. What kind of bread should you use? The best kind of bread to use is something like a thick sliced French bread. You get a nice fluffy piece of French toast the is soft on the inside with a crisp outside. That being said, you can use any type of bread to make French toast. My family often uses regular…
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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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Travel Essentials
Starting university comes with more freedom and opportunity to travel. Sometimes it’s hard to figure out what to bring with you and what to leave behind. I’ve always been terrible at overpacking but I am stating to get better, and limiting myself to more essential items. I’ve put together a list of all my favourite travel essentials that will help you keep organizer and feel more prepared. No matter where I am traveling to these are all the things that I pack in my bag. 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…
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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…
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The Worst Pre Med Advice I Received…And What To Do Instead
I received lots of advice from lots of different people before applying to med school. Some of it was good, some of it was not. These two pieces of advice are the worst pre med advice I received. They are the things that looking back I wished I had just completely ignored. Don’t Worry about Volunteering in a Clinical Environment This was the first piece of bad advice I received. It was actually from a med student, that was talking to a group of high school students that were interested in going into healthcare. We were told that having more hours of volunteering in something we liked and could talk…
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How to Study When You Can’t Focus
Staying focused when you’re studying can be hard. Especially when you need to study lots or for long hours. Sometimes you know you need to study and get things done but focusing on your work just seems impossible. These are my tips on how to study when you can’t focus. Change Your Environment The first thing I do when I find I’m not focusing on my work and not getting anything done is to change my environment. Usually this means going to the library instead of studying in my room. Going to the library means you are surrounded by other people that are working so you will usually feel a…
