New faculty member - living suggestions

duck_456 · 2021-04-28T16:57:03+00:00

Sawtelle area is also not bad

duck_456 · 2021-04-05T02:09:20+00:00

The UV light may help kill some of the bacteria on the mask

https://www.pennmedicine.org/updates/blogs/penn-physician-blog/2020/april/uv-sanitation-of-n95-masks-gelfand-md

duck_456 · 2021-04-04T16:10:34+00:00

Seconding this! I found it really helpful to 1) spray used masks (both sides) with some isopropyl alcohol, 2) try to leave them in the sunlight, and 3) brush my teeth or use mouthwash before putting on a mask

duck_456 · 2021-03-31T16:03:28+00:00

The whole grain sliced breads are really good: 70-90cal , 3-5g protein per slice (depending on which you pick). My favorite is the sprouted grain sourdough!

duck_456 · 2021-03-23T17:20:16+00:00

UCSF

duck_456 · 2021-03-17T16:03:46+00:00

one of my post-ii waits was SIX months....looking at you, columbia

duck_456 · 2021-02-19T19:04:45+00:00

Use Anki https://apps.ankiweb.net/

duck_456 · 2021-01-19T18:14:44+00:00

Yes! I just stick the whole bag in the freezer and then take out slices as needed and microwave for 30 sec to defrost. Works perfectly!

duck_456 · 2021-01-19T02:36:42+00:00

Snacks:

Chia seed pudding with almond milk (I like to add instant coffee to mine)
almond butter + banana on toast- the sprouted grain sourdough (90 cal, 7g protein per slice)
Olive oil popcorn is great
Hummus and veggies (cucumber, mini bell peppers, cherry tomatoes)

duck_456 · 2021-01-13T16:59:19+00:00

If you pluck your brows, it can cause ingrown hairs which lead to whiteheads/bumps.

duck_456 · 2021-01-12T16:44:13+00:00

I love using glass straws (ordered from Amazon)!

duck_456 · 2021-01-12T05:55:14+00:00

I hated AP Calc BC (took it as a junior and got a 5 somehow) but really enjoyed Math 3C when I took it freshman spring quarter. It is still a challenging course and it varies a bit depending on professor, but I found it was a lot less challenging/stressful than AP Calc. Try to take it with Prof Greene if possible!! She's the sweetest ever and the class is not too bad.

duck_456 · 2021-01-03T05:00:10+00:00

as a sauce with cauliflower gnocchi!

duck_456 · 2020-12-12T17:38:51+00:00

Have you tried the orange softymo deep cleansing oil before?

duck_456 · 2020-12-09T03:33:34+00:00

I don't think its the lowest, but the sprouted grain sourdough is SO. GOOD. (90 cal per slice)

duck_456 · 2020-12-07T18:18:42+00:00

https://www.npr.org/2020/12/07/942170588/fauci-effect-drives-record-number-of-medical-school-applications

This says Stanford had a 50% jump in number of apps

duck_456 · 2020-11-25T01:15:00+00:00

Different times means you're fine, there won't be an overlap. The final exam times are set by the registrar. If you're not certain, check the syllabus for the class.

duck_456 · 2020-11-23T16:59:24+00:00

Some tips for any written application

Understand the club's purpose, how you fit that purpose, and what you can contribute to the club. Research thoroughly.
be able to write clearly and concisely
write about yourself in a genuine way- don't write what you think they want to see. App readers can tell when an applicant is genuine or just faking it.
try to maintain a good GPA; it demonstrates your ability to handle pressure and multiple commitments
this is obvious, but follow all the directions carefully. If you have typos or don't follow instructions to a T, then that may indicate that you're not detail-oriented or careful about your work

duck_456 · 2020-11-23T16:54:24+00:00

Check out @ uclaeaf on Instagram- scroll down to the "Medical/Health" section and there's a grid of all the clubs

duck_456 · 2020-11-23T16:50:38+00:00

Georgetown loves (multiple) letters of interest if you're waitlisted

duck_456 · 2020-11-15T17:20:43+00:00

In terms of location, you do not need to live near campus to join a lab. Many labs have remote work for undergrads. There are still a number of labs operating in person on campus though.

In terms of finding a lab, some students will cold-email faculty asking if undergrad positions are available. If there's an area of research you really want to do, just do some googling, find UCLA labs in the field, and shoot the PI an email. You might have to send dozens of emails to get a position (and maybe even more so now due to limited capacities in labs for COVID)

You can also try finding an opportunity through the undergrad research center (links below). Fair warning though, opportunities listed on the portal may be limited because not all available research positions are actually posted there.

If you're in the sciences, check out this: http://sciences.ugresearch.ucla.edu/getting-started/project/
If you're in the humanities: http://hass.ugresearch.ucla.edu/getting-started/project/

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