Breaks

COVID-19 for Students

With the outbreak of this pandemic, most of our lives have been upended. Here’s how to stay sane and on-track even while cooped up.

How My Year Off Changed Everything

Ever wondered what it would be like to take time off? Here’s my personal experience, and why I think everyone should take a gap year.

Time Management Lies – Why You’re Not Productive

Learn how to schedule and prioritize so that you can get more work done, spend more time having fun, and live a better life.

How to Stick to Your Schedule (& Get More Done)

Schedules aren’t restrictive. Instead, I’d argue that they are a key ingredient in living the life you want to live. Rather than being swayed by emotional impulses, you can plan and execute the day you want. Here we dive into 7 steps in sticking to your schedule, to live more productively & with more enjoyment.

5 Secrets to Summer Success for Pre-Med Students

Summer is a time for relaxation and fun, but pre-meds should also use summer break to get a leg up on strengthening their application. Here are 5 keys in spending your summer wisely in way that maximizes both rejuvenation as well as the impact on your medical school application.

Lessons in Medical School Study Strategies

This medical student describes his journey from starting medical school with poor study strategies and feeling like he was drowning, to learning a few simple yet fundamental active study strategies that completely transformed his grades, performance, and outlook.