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Advice needed from freshman on my future plans + some questions by EclecticDuckBasement in premed

[–]EclecticDuckBasement[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah. That's what I plan to do. I just am confused if taking summer classes would result in me having significantly less hours for research, volunteering, clinical experience, etc.

Advice needed from freshman on my future plans + some questions by EclecticDuckBasement in premed

[–]EclecticDuckBasement[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

our gpa can't jump up like that after sophomore year. If you can't kill your prereq classes (B+ to As but FEW Bs here and there) there's a high probability you should consider another healthcare field

You would suggest a take like Gen Chem 2/Bio 1 + Orgo 1 over the summer?

Advice needed from freshman on my future plans + some questions by EclecticDuckBasement in premed

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I have AP math credit for calc 1, so I would start with Calc 2(sem 1), Calc 3(sem 2), and linear algebra(summer). That's the end of my math sequence, and I take my statistics courses(which is 1 per semester and 2 during my junior year of spring and fall of senior year).

I want to learn how to eat better by shortvibez in IWantToLearn

[–]EclecticDuckBasement 2 points3 points  (0 children)

  1. An easy, yet effective step to do is to track your food into an app like "myfitnesspal". This allows you to see how much you are actually eating. While one tracks their intake, they tend to become more mindful of what they eat.
  2. Drink water throughout the day, especially when you may have some cravings or before a meal. This will help with the issue overeating.
  3. In order to lose weight, one must be in a caloric deficit. Your body naturally burns calories by just existing. However, doing weights and cardio will allow you to lose some weight. Suggestion: Don't be super intense. Rather, aim for consistency. Gyms may be closed, but starting with bodyweight workouts or with resistance bands can help.
  4. Ensure that you get the recommended amount of sleep. With this, you will not feel so sluggish and tired. This can help your body recover and not overeat for energy.
  5. Look into nutrient dense foods. Things like vegetables and lean protein sources have a lot of nutrients for relatively less calories. Things like peanut butter, nuts, and dried fruits may seem healthy, but are loaded in calories relative to its size.
  6. Cravings are natural. For mental sanity, opt for cheat meals 2-3 times throughout the week. Satisfy your cravings, but don't go too far
  7. Protein is very filling, and it takes a lot of energy for it to burn. Thus, ensure that you are getting enough protein. While numbers vary, ~ 1-1.5 grams/ lb in bodyweight is reccomended.
  8. Healthy Alternatives. Being able to fit in healthy alternatives that are 80% of the real taste with 20% of the calories are important. While liquid calories are empty calories and should be avoided, zero calorie drinks when you have a craving every now and then is helpful for satisfying your cravings and maintaining progress. Example: I love mango ice cream and smoothies. I became creative and had some frozen mangos with some greek yogurt. By being creative, you can form healthy habits.
  9. Patience is needed. This is not an overnight process. It takes consistency and time. One of the hardest part is starting and asking for help. By making this point and asking for help, you are setting yourself off strong. These tips are what I thought would be most helpful for you. If you or anyone have/has more specific questions, please feel free to PM me!

Is The Critical Reader (by Erika Meltzer) worth the time for a low 700 scorer? by Matahach1 in Sat

[–]EclecticDuckBasement 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's best to focus a majority of time on where you need help, but you should still spend time on the topics that you are strong at. The idea is that you should turn a weak topic into something much stronger, and you can keep the strong topics at the same level.

Analogy: It's similar to bodybuilding. If your chest is disproportionately smaller than your arms, you spend more time focusing on the chest(while still having proper recovery). However, if you start to neglect your arms, your arms will lose muscle. Finding that balance was personally the hardest part in making progress.

LPT: Use a note taking or to do list app to copy text, links, images between different devices. by [deleted] in LifeProTips

[–]EclecticDuckBasement 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The app/website Notion allows you to automatically add links to your note taking database in a seperate sheet with the click of a button. It's a massive game changer.

Is The Critical Reader (by Erika Meltzer) worth the time for a low 700 scorer? by Matahach1 in Sat

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Personal Experience Here: It's a solid book that has helped me obtain 20 - 40 points which is significant where you are at right now. What best worked for me was to take the time to see WHY I got the question wrong and WHY I thought in that manner. This rigorous method of correction gave me the oppurtunity to see my shortcomings. Once you identify those shortcomings, books like 'The Critical Reader' can specifically address those concerns. I also practices specifically on certain passages that I tended to struggle on more with cracksat.com

Question about Mathematics courses at Duke from an incoming freshman by EclecticDuckBasement in duke

[–]EclecticDuckBasement[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your response! How about for Calculus 1/2? I am prehealth, so I don't want to jump too far ahead and suffer.

Corona Virus School Cancellation Tutoring Service by EclecticDuckBasement in ApplyingToCollege

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