Dear MCAT, Lately, studying for the MCAT has felt a bit like standing at the base of a mountain. Every time I look up, I see just how much there is left to climb, and for a moment it feels impossible. But mountains feel that way, y'know? They're supposed to. So I decided to stop …
Do I really Have What It Takes to be a Doctor?
Dear Future Me, How do I know if I have what it takes to be a doctor - let alone a physician-scientist? I’ve seen so many doctors work and walked through the steps they took to get there: the late nights studying, the seven-hour MCAT, the constant push to network, build relationships, and apply yourself …
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Dear, Terrified Dreamer
The truth about me is that I am terrified of failing. I’m so scared I won’t be able to achieve my goals and dreams that sometimes I start holding back — not putting in as much effort as I should — just so I have an excuse. I can tell myself, “It’s not that I …
Creating My Autobiography 