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My Medical Journey and Nurturing Empathy & Expertise

My Medical Journey and Nurturing Empathy & Expertise

by Shiv G. In this blog post, I’ll discuss my personal journey and insights gained so far in my medical...

My Experience of UCSF as a Med Student

My Experience of UCSF as a Med Student

by Shiv G. I'm right in the thick of my second year at UCSF, and let me tell you, it's...

Reflections from Stanford: Choosing the Right Medical School

Reflections from Stanford: Choosing the Right Medical School

by Hanan R. I found out that I was accepted to Stanford for medical school while teaching a grammar lesson...

College Essays Blog

How to Write Exciting Intros for your College Essays

How to Write Exciting Intros for your College Essays

by Michelle It’s 8pm on a weekday and you’re sitting in front of your computer, ready to keep going with...

The Lowdown on Work…and Whether You Should Write About It

The Lowdown on Work…and Whether You Should Write About It

by Albert L. In my first job in high school, my right thumb often pulsated with a rawness that came...

Writing on The Immigrant’s Journey

Writing on The Immigrant’s Journey

by Albert L. The quintessential story of America is that of the immigrant. Packing up your bags to leave the...

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