Extracurriculars for Med School

Study Tips for UBC Science First and Second Year Courses

My tips are centered around UBC courses. I study very differently for each course. Hope these tips help! ENG 110 – English Literature Actually do the assigned reading before class, and take notes while you read. Buy a physical copy of the books you’re assigned. They typically cost less than $10 Bring the book or print out the reading to bring to class so you can refer to it during discussion. You can bring a digital version. Do the extra reading on the genre, the author, what society was like and what world events were occurring when the piece was Read More

Extracurriculars for Med School

Should I do med school or grad school?

Shanna: This is a big question that quite a number of undergrads face. They’re interested in science and research but does grad school or med school seems like a better bit? I talk about medicine as the most amazing career in the world and encourage many people to consider it, but I’m super biased. Medicine is the perfect fit for my personality, my interests and what I believe is my purpose in this world (to help people). But, I acknowledge that that things that appeal to me in medicine are the downsides to some other people, while things that draws Read More