After the summer, students have myriad emotions about going back to school. The kindergartener’s first day of school is tearful; the 9th grader entering high school is excited yet apprehensive; and the high school junior is overwhelmed by this year’s … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: August 2023
A Roadmap for Learning in Medical Education
“…your education really IS the job of a lifetime. And it commences: now.” -David Foster Wallace Medical students are inundated with opinions, resources, and strategies from professors, upperclassmen, peers, mentors, and online forums. While the guidance can be helpful, students … Continue reading
Bridging the Gap (Year)
By Dr. Julie M. Hau Gap years can equal great years. It is increasingly common to take a year off before college or between the undergraduate and graduate degrees. A gap year is spending a year or sometimes more between … Continue reading