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Update in 2021: I got two offers to study graduate medicine this year and I’m finally off to medical school in September 🙌🏻

My mum was telling me about a friend’s daughter who had applied to graduate entry medicine after some failed attempts and obstacles, and how she just finished her first year at the top of the class, to prove to everyone that she deserved to be there.

I needed to hear that.

I hope I can be one of those inspiring success stories in the future.

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Thinking about also starting a blog alongside?

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So I’ve decided to start a studygram...

Please take a look at @onjennasdesk and send a ♥️ or a follow if you feel like it!

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13.08.

my favourite place. did nothing but reading today. 

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Quarantine (thanks @enteraesthetic)

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26/03/20 Intro!

Physics notes on optics, I’m very excited to be done with physics once this semester is over🤪and some notes on anticoagulants used in blood collection tubes💉

So I made this account a lonnng time ago but didnt reeealy post anything, but I’d love to get more involved now, no better time!

I think an intro is overdue, but here goes anyways. My name is Sadhbh (sigh-v, its irish im sorry) and im a first year biomedical science student from Ireland!

I love being productive and learning, although i often succumb to the dreaded procrastination, so hopefully this blog will help me through that!!!

Theres so many studyblr I adore on here, I couldnt begin to list them!! One of the main reasons i made this blog is to connect with others who have a similar mindset to me in regards to studying so please, dont be afraid to drop me a message. I’d love to chat, and i will ALWAYS follow back🥰

Really excited for this new adventure on here💞

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Tracking my pomodoros so I can avoid burnout by taking healthy breaks!

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Stressing bc idk how to manage online classes and my instructor still hasn’t told us how the midterm is gonna happen or if it’s being postponed —

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February 27, 2020

I have a meeting with a prof at noon, and two classes today before work. Somehow I need to finished this annotated bibliography and prepare for my classes. At least tomorrow there's an interesting lecture that my prof is offering a bonus point for, and I'm supposed to receive some mail (and cute new shoes).

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now that most of us are at home, i thought this infographic could be useful to the ones who aren't that used to learning material on their own and aren’t sure where to start, or which order of steps to follow. happy studying! 💗

studygram

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Productivity from Home

Some tips for anyone who is stuck at home due to Covid - 19

As many of use are stuck in self-isolation as work and school moves into an online format, I was wanted to share some of my best tips for remaining productive, and not going crazy, when you can’t leave the house.

1. Keep your space clean.  A simple concept but good to keep in mind, give your space a really good deep clean right now, and then keep things keeps by wiping down counters, doing your dishes, making your bed, and putting away clothes daily. 

2. Keep yourself clean When you are not seeing anyone it can be easy to fall into a rut of wearing the same sweatshirt every day and not washing your hair, but it is so important to stay feeling clean and fresh when you cant leave the house. Feeling good about yourself will help you stay more productive, and the acts of showing, doing your hair, and changing your clothes are little self-care things that are easily overlooked when you are not leaving. 

3. Build new routines Now that you don’t have to leave the house this is a great time to introduce new habits into your life. Always wanted to wake up at 5:00am? Give it a try! Want to do a meditation every evening? Go for it!

4. Connect with friends Don’t sacrifice your group meetings, Skype them in. Study with friends over FaceTime, or just call a loved one to chat for a little. Self isolation doesn’t need to feel lonely. 

5. Freshen the air Try to open the windows at least one a day to clean out your space. Have a nice candle going at night, or put your diffuser on during the day. Keeping you space smelling fresh is essential to not feeling like you are trapped.  

6. Make a plan Know what you have to do and schedule it. Try to schedule blocks of work and rest for yourself.  And ensure you are accomplishing a few things on your to-do list every day so that you don’t feel like you are falling into a slump! (Note: this can be something as simple as make the bed, take a shower, or eat a nice meal.)

Extra Little Tips:

Move every day (some yoga, a dance party by yourself, anything)

Drink lots of water 

Make sure you practice self-care: this is a stressful time!

Do a face mask, or paint your nails

Don’t wear pajamas all day, but you can stay comfy!

Bake some yummy snacks

Watch new movies or start a new tv show 

Treat yourself kindly in this hard time. 

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Not to get political but my philosophy is fundamentally that all people should suffer less. That it’s everyone’s responsibility to try to make the world a little better for everyone else. And anyone trying to do the opposite is an asshole who needs to stop.

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a gentle reminder to take your time. do things slowly and thoughtfully. surround yourself with things that comfort you. be around those that spark joy. live peacefully, on your own terms. be kind always, and be a source of warmth for others.

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Took my last exam of M2 today

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Trying to remember I still have uni work to do instead of just panicking about my friends and family who will be facing this virus on the frontline here in the UK.

This just feels so insignificant right now and I am really struggling to find any motivation.

I just wish I was doing something more to help.

I’ve also just been told by my course directors that lab research project part of my course - the sole reason I decided I wanted to do a masters - will no longer go ahead.

Devastated.

Trying to stay thankful for the little things in life right now. But it’s getting harder.

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“I want to cry but I have things to do”

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02282020 | new icon, perhaps?

converting my classmate into a studious bee like me has been a long process, but he’s coming around. we stayed behind with our prof when class let out early so that we could study more for our midterm next week. i also practiced drawing babies quickly …. don’t ask. predicate logic notation blows.

kinda feeling the pic on the left for an icon change later in the year. we’ll see.