self love – HELLO IT'S RENA

August 2, 2020 helloitsrena 2020, Medicine

Year 2: From Goals to Habits

This summer, I helped write a book that aimed to reduce unconscious bias towards Black Americans. The intent was for readers to engage with a short, one-page biography about a Black leader every day for 66 days. The idea for the book was based on a study conducted by Phillipa Lally in 2009 that found … Continue reading Year 2: From Goals to Habits

June 28, 2020June 29, 2020 helloitsrena 2020, Life and Things

Love Ur Body

Last week, I volunteered to help a high school classmate with a photoshoot for her work, and was told that I'd be paid in love and beer. In my excitement to help out one of my favorite breweries and be in the city, I forgot how much hands were involved in beer photography. I've always … Continue reading Love Ur Body

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!