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May 19, 2020November 24, 2020 helloitsrena 2020, Medicine, Pre-Med

Personal Statement Dos and Donts

For the past few weeks, I've been editing medical school personal statements. I never considered this as a way to help future medical students, but I'm thrilled to be able to support others where I can. Polishing them so that they shine can be challenging at times, but the payoff is incredibly rewarding when people … Continue reading Personal Statement Dos and Donts

September 23, 2019April 23, 2020 helloitsrena 2019, Medicine

“How’s Med School?”

Feel free to scroll to the bottom for the short answer. Long answer to how medical school has been:Since school started, I’ve been asked numerous times by numerous people how things have been going. I was overcome by a wave of calmness in the days leading up to school and told myself that no matter … Continue reading “How’s Med School?”

Hey y’all, I’m Rena and this is my blog! I’m currently living the dream as a second year medical student. Despite having been in several pre-med organizations, I wasn’t blessed with the best mentors and advisors throughout my journey to get where I am today.

Looking back, there was so much I wish I had known. Because of this, I’d like to be there for others who are in need of a little guidance from school things to adulting things. Hopefully you can learn from my experiences to save yourself time and money.

Aside from med school musings, I also dabble in sharing food, travel, and general life thoughts. I hope being here is as helpful for you as writing it is for me. Cheers!