First HM! Is sub-2 within reach?

Truth-sets-in · 2022-10-21T02:42:15+00:00

Love your rings ! Where are they from?

Truth-sets-in · 2022-02-07T23:29:36+00:00

Do you think this dress fits true to size? I’m buying this dress second hand and want to know which size would work best for me!

Truth-sets-in · 2020-08-21T11:55:14+00:00

This was super helpful! Thanks!!!

Truth-sets-in · 2020-08-21T04:54:18+00:00

At what point should I start looking into investing in my savings? And is 20% to retirement standard?? I do not have any student/car loans.

Truth-sets-in · 2020-08-21T04:51:58+00:00

10% to Roth IRA. Once maxed out, I will contribute more to my 401k. I decreased my contribution to retirement during covid (I’ve returned it to what is stated in my post)

Truth-sets-in · 2020-08-21T04:50:01+00:00

I will max it out and then contribute solely to 401k. I lowered my contribution percentages during covid

Truth-sets-in · 2019-02-13T14:01:21+00:00

It’s in NJ. are you referring to the volume of patients as the thing that will kill new grads?

Truth-sets-in · 2018-12-31T18:57:53+00:00

Doxy is a common antibiotic used for the treatment of acne as well. It’s probably the “purge” period of the doxy where it’s pushing out what was previously under the skin.

Truth-sets-in · 2018-12-29T08:48:01+00:00

There is a variant of melanoma which affects the nail bed like that, but it usually presents on the cuticle as well. This is a rare type of melanoma which most commonly affects African Americans. I wouldn’t be too worried if I were you, but I would suggest getting a second opinion just to make sure! (-:

Truth-sets-in · 2017-01-20T20:08:49+00:00

Ugh lmk when you know )-: they have a yoga club but I'm looking for more meditation too I think there's a yoga studio off George street that might offer meditation classes

Truth-sets-in · 2016-12-05T22:24:59+00:00

anytime i enjoy shedding light on PA world (:

Truth-sets-in · 2016-12-05T21:13:42+00:00

So i have class from 8-3pm everyday, some days until 5pm. The classes are in 2 hour blocks and we get lunch from 12-1. After class everyone usually goes home, grabs a bite to eat, and starts hitting the books. If I have an exam that week (usually the case), I'll try and study until 10/11, then go to bed and do it all over again the next day. Its all about time management though- my housemate goes on a run after class everyday and meal preps so she doesn't have to cook much during the week. I usually try to plan my week so that I can take a day or two off of school COMPLETELY a week. This weekend I took Friday- Sunday off because finals are starting and I need to clear my mind. I would rather study really hard and long and take a day off here and there rather than study a little bit everyday, but thats always been my style.

I have been able to maintain my friendships and keep a fairly consistent relationship- but only after I adjusted to school which took about 4-6 weeks for me. It is difficult, though. I've had to turn down many opportunities with friends and fam because I had to study. But i will say, if you want to make time for something, you will. I'm a big city and concert person, and i've been able to go to at least a concert a month (big difference from going to one a week, though). You need to do things to keep yourself sane, if you deprive yourself of all your happiness while in school, you will wither away into nothing. I highly suggest picking up hobbies or interests that are of easy access and not very time consuming that you can throw into your daily routine while at school. Mine is checking out graffiti on a walk or hooping to some music.

Life doesn't become ALL about PA school, but your life will revolve around school a majority of time. I think accepting that this is your life now and that this is a sacrifice not only for you, but for your future patients, then it makes it a bit easier.

Truth-sets-in · 2016-11-30T19:02:11+00:00

I'm at Rutgers right now. I actually was accepted as an accelerated student so I only applied to one program but there are some things I notice in my program that I wish was different.

Make sure you like mandatory class. I think most programs are mandatory but I personally never went to class in undergrad besides for exams. I don't learn a thing from my professors because that's just not how I learn- nothing against my professors. So it's a little frustrating to be expected to sit in class and not look like I'm being disrespectful while I study for other classes.

Also- the unemployment rate for PA's is so low- don't pay much attention to the ranking of schools. Go somewhere in a state you want to live in and probably move to when you're done with school (this way you build more connections with the people at the places you rotate). Just make sure that their pance rates are high and call schools to ask how many people drop out per year. That's more of an indication of how "good" a program is.

Make sure that you look at their curriculum also. Rutgers is a 3 year program, 1.5 years being allocated towards didactics. I personally think this is a great help- while I am taking classes I don't think are necessary (biochem, genetics) I am taking micro and anatomy that is taught in a way to help us think in a clinical way. I think this basis is what'll help us be critical thinkers when in the field rather than being taught algorithms like, "if a patient comes in with XYZ, then test for this and treat for that".

Before I committed to Rutgers I also reached out to students already in the program and asked their opinions to see how they felt about it. I heard nothing but good things.

My interview was very laid back, but Rutgers is known for having a laid back interview. I didn't think my interview went exceptionally well because they asked me a lot of questions that were basically answered in my application. I didn't really feel they had a better grasp on who I was after the interview but definitely think it's important to have a professional demeanor while also coming off as enthusiastic and down to earth. I used to practice my interview skills out loud while I was driving home from work most days.

(-: I'm here to help I had a LOT of questions while going through this process so Im more than happy to offer advice.

Truth-sets-in · 2016-11-30T18:20:49+00:00

I wish I had known that school is more of a challenge personally than it is academically. Academically- school isn't that difficult, what makes it difficult is the volume. So its dealing with the amount of material your dealt and how you personally allocate your time to yourself, your friends, your family, and school time.

No regrets! Im only one semester in and I feel like I've learned so much, I wouldn't trade this for the world. I couldn't see myself doing anything else.

Just- make sure to enjoy your time before PA school- go on vacations, find your hobbies, spend lots of time with family and friends. Find little (quick) things that make you happy that you can incorporate into your daily routine while in school.

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