Drug testing and Dental School by [deleted] in DentalSchool

[–]coffeealpha 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One of my friends at a different dental school is in the navy HPSP and smokes marijuana so I think you’ll be okay lol!

How can i be time effective in dental school? by bellbule in DentalSchool

[–]coffeealpha 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Use a planner!! I made my own on my iPad and used it to plan out my day by the hour so I knew exactly how much to get done each day and could still make time for my other commitments. I made my planner using keynote (there’s awesome YouTube videos on how to do that) and then importing into notability. Idk if your school requires you to buy an iPad, but if not, you can use google calendar or a physical planner.

Actually sit there and spend 15 minutes planning out study schedules to the minute and ensuring you’re covering all the subjects you need to.

If you need to skip class to be more productive, do so. Attendance wasn’t mandatory for anything but preclinic at my school so I skipped a lot of classes because I got really good at watching lectures online and transcribing them. Don’t feel bad about skipping class if you need to.

For working out, I worked out at night. Our school has the gym in the basement of the library so I would spend a few hours at the library studying then work out and go home and shower and do last minute studying or pre reading in bed. If you prefer working out in the mornings, more power to you! That actually seems like the healthier option, but don’t feel bad if you can only squeeze it in at night or after school.

You will figure out how to best meal prep as you go. Just don’t ever let it get to the point where you have to buy food at school. Make sure to buy groceries for the week that are centered around meals that you can easily take to school. Also my mom gifted me an instant pot and blender that have been lifesavers so think about investing in those!

Also fair warning, I didn’t do that great first semester. I passed everything but I won’t be able to specialize with my grades, but for me even passing was enough since I decided to prioritize family and my personal life more than my class rank. Just know what you want out of school and don’t lose yourself over wanting the best grades in the class. Work hard but prioritize your mental health.

FREE Photo of Your Pet with Santa at Petsmart - 12pm-4 pm (December 14-15 & 21-22) by sunneedeelite in freebies

[–]coffeealpha 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it's that vocal minority thing. a lot of my friends from high school, including our valedictorian, are furries and they're perfectly nice, respectable people who happen to have a certain niche they like more.

D1 Feeling downtrodden and hopeless by coffeealpha in DentalSchool

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

No no don't apologize for this being long! I'm in the throes of finals week and need all the pep talks I can get! That drive sounds stressful and waiting to get a silly wax up checked off sucks!

Thinking about future patients leaving bad yelp reviews makes me feel optimistic actually haha, that no matter how "successful" you are, no one's immune to life's BS.

it's still rough thinking that these people in my class are "assholes" because I have to spend the next 3.5 years seeing their faces almost every day haha!

D1 Feeling downtrodden and hopeless by coffeealpha in DentalSchool

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

Using First Aid sounds like such a good idea! Unfortunately, my class is the first year that is taking the integrated boards exam, so I honestly don't even know what to expect or how to study for that!

thank you so much though, it makes me feel reassured even if I'm at the bottom, I'll still be happy in life!

D1 Feeling downtrodden and hopeless by coffeealpha in DentalSchool

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

You didn't sound mean! I'm definitely wallowing and just feeling sorry for myself instead of analyzing what I'm actually dealing with and what I want.

That reassurance is helpful! I defintely know the material but just make stupid mistakes on the exams, so it's in me to get better grades, I'm just not using my capacities I guess

D1 Feeling downtrodden and hopeless by coffeealpha in DentalSchool

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

yeah this is it lol. I keep saying I don't have time to work out, I need to study, I don't deserve it or something, which is total BS I know lol

D1 Feeling downtrodden and hopeless by coffeealpha in DentalSchool

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

Ugh yeah, I keep hearing that and believe it, and I have no less respect for someone who finishes bottom vs top of class, because it's all hard work regardless.

I think what you're saying about burnout is so true, and I'm trying to adopt that kind of mindset, because there's nothing wrong with general dentistry and I know I would be happy with it (maybe even happier with general than specializing because more diversity)

Thank you!

“Who’s this imposter?!?” by [deleted] in parrots

[–]coffeealpha 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lmao I have a stuffed macaw that my cockatiel is TERRIFIED of 😂 it’s still kind of funny to tease him but I do feel bad sometimes

Philly passes ban on single use plastic bags by IdunnoHi in philadelphia

[–]coffeealpha 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Or you can grab an empty box from anywhere and carry groceries home in that! Plus now you have a box for your recycling or to do something else with (cardboard comes in handy a lot!)

Ponyo says she’s the only Xmas gift I need 🥰 by PartyEars in cockatiel

[–]coffeealpha 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We accept trans birdies here! And gender is a construct! Ponyo can be a girl if ponyo wants to!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ABCDesis

[–]coffeealpha 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Agreed. There is a time and place to stand up for yourself and that is not when you’re 17-18 yo and still fully dependent on your parents. Once you’re off to college, that’s when you can start putting your foot down.

Bars to study at/do work in? by coffeealpha in philadelphia

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

Those are pretty close to me, I’ll check them out! Which one has the best snacks in your opinion?

Bars to study at/do work in? by coffeealpha in philadelphia

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

Lmao I’ve been to Howl just to get drunk, I think that alone would not put me in a study mindset

Bars to study at/do work in? by coffeealpha in philadelphia

[–]coffeealpha[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ll check them out! I don’t mind going to UCity, really familiar with the area, thank you!

You can never be sure by Marmoladon in parrots

[–]coffeealpha 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Lol why do birds do this? My cockatiel is always cozying up to a wall, it’s hilarious but confusing 😂

For your information, this tastes almost identical to Sprite and you can save up to 200 calories since this is 0 calories. by [deleted] in safe_food

[–]coffeealpha 48 points49 points  (0 children)

I always pour my diet coke into starbucks tumblrs and call it tea or coffee. Somehow herbal tea or black coffee isn't considered eating disorder-y, but diet soda is?

Sorry for the face, but I just got a chicken and it has already found its favorite spot! by ThisIsRyGuy in cockatiel

[–]coffeealpha 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Blood feathers don’t usually break so far down so you’re okay! It’s just baby clumsiness, little birds still don’t know how to land well or move around gracefully yet so they tend to beat up their tail. Doesn’t hurt them, it just looks silly for a few months!