Blogs
How I studied during biomed
One of the best tips I received ahead of starting biomed is that you have to hit the ground running. From the get-go, the lectures are content heavy and the first tests are looming so it is useful to have some ideas on how to study effectively from the beginning....
Biomed 2020 reflection
It's strange to think first year is already over, just like that! Now that I've made it through to the other side, I thought I would share some information and reflections that might help those planning to do biomed or health sci in 2021 or beyond. My experience...
Halls, Online Learning, and COVID?
Well, it’s that time of the year. Just as I was moving out of Waiparuru Hall last week, I was seeing new faces and the residential team giving tours to families and maybe future residents. I started thinking about how I’d first approached all the decisions to be...
THE THREE TYPES OF GOALS. Vlog
Imposter syndrome. The feeling that you don't belong. That your achievements are undeserved. The feeling that you're a fraud. Imposter syndrome is commonly experienced by many medical students - including me. Apart from positive affirmations, separating feeling...
The things every biomedder needs… Vlog
As of 13/11/2020... I completed my first year of biomedical science and I thought I should share some of the things that got me through this wild year! Music from Reggie San Miguel - Ruby Grapefruit https://app.hellothematic.com/promo/47722/3042/378C8B3 I forgot to...
Beginnings, and Endings
(Picture taken back in May on top of Mount Batur - Bali, Indonesia) Without even really realising it, three years have come and gone in a blink of an eye. Today (disclaimer: this post was written a few months ago), I bumped into someone who used to be a...
Exams!
Aaaaah! University exams! Don't worry though, they're not as stressful as you might think.
That’s a wrap of 2020. Vlog
Hey all, hope everyone is doing well! This is my last vlog for 2020, it has been such an awesome and crazy year. I have made so many friends and learnt so much. I hope that if you are reading this and have seen my videos, they have inspired you to come to UOA....
Getting Older, And How I’m Dealing With It
About a month ago, I turned the big two-one. I had a wonderful party with all my family (we weren't in Auckland, don't worry; no COVID violations here) and a lovely weekend away with my parents and brothers. I even made my own birthday cake. No one ever wants me to...
First Week of Medical School – Part Two. Vlog
Welcome back to the homemade documentary where medical students embark on their five-year-long journey (six if you include biomed and even longer if you completed a degree beforehand). Feel free to check out part one if you have not done so already! Again, please...
Planning on studying Engineering, Law, or Medicine…? Vlog
Hey guys, I realised that it would be much more interesting filming myself completing a puzzle, than me talking, so enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhBXD1d07YE&feature=youtu.be Disclaimer: as always, don't take my word for it, seek academic...
UOA Hall Ball 2020. Vlog
Hey all, I hope you have all been doing well. My hall (Waiparūrū hall) has just had their first-ever ball and it was combined with University Hall Towers. It was so much fun and such a good experience. Living in halls this year has been so awesome and allowed me...
Money Matters
Yes, at some point in time money will have to be spent because of university. Darn. But, it shouldn't stop you from going - there is always a way to fund your studies!
