‘Pre-med’
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
Mar. 3, 2017—Pre-med, pre-law, pre-dent…the list goes on, especially in the healthcare industry. Chances are, you’ll either meet someone who’ll follow the “pre-__” track or you’ll follow one yourself. I certainly did: I was pre-med. Whenever someone advises you that college is a time to grow, they’re not lying. But you have to be ready: growth can...
What’s it like to be pre-med at Vandy?
Mar. 2, 2017—Most incoming students are premed, but a lot of them don't really know what they're getting into, what it's really like, or if it's even worth it? I would have really appreciated talking to someone currently going through it back when I was deciding what I wanted to do with my life, so I sent around a questionnaire to a few of my friends and this is what they had to say. Featured image: Stevenson Center - the hub of science and math on campus.
Helping You Research Research at Vanderbilt
Dec. 18, 2014—How do you get into research at Vanderbilt? Isn’t it scary contacting world-class professors? What if I haven’t done any research yet? I got you.
Choices for a Pre-Med
Oct. 9, 2014—For all you seniors out there, it’s that time of the year: college applications. If many of you are like me, you’re looking for schools that give you ample opportunities for a pre-med, but are having trouble interpreting what exactly are “ample opportunities.” Maybe you’re not even sure if you’re still going to pursue a career...
Jae Goes to Bolivia: The Miracle [Part 8]
Aug. 15, 2014—With school starting back up, the big question I ask everyone is, "What was your single greatest moment of the summer?" It's much more fun than simply asking what someone did over the summer and I get to hear about the exciting parts of people's live. My last week in Bolivia gave me my "single greatest moment."
Jae Goes to Bolivia: Exploring Tarija [Part 7]
Aug. 7, 2014—One of the main things you really want to do when studying abroad is to experience the city itself and soak in all the new culture that surrounds you. Accompanied by my two fellow students, we soaked in plenty.
Jae Goes to Bolivia: Country Roads [Part 6]
Jul. 21, 2014—During my second week, my designated rotation was at a small general clinic out of the city limits. As the locals call it: el campo, the countryside.
Jae Goes to Bolivia: The Dragonfly [Part 5]
Jun. 28, 2014—In the mornings I went to the Plataforma to observe the physicians, in the afternoons it was a completely different story as the group went to help at... The Dragonfly
Jae Goes to Bolivia: Chagas [Part 4]
Jun. 21, 2014—Soon, it was time to get started with the program. I had missed my first two days due to the flight issues but I was all ready to get started. My first week began at "La Plataforma de Chagas" (Chagas Platform)
Jae Goes to Bolivia: My New Family [Part 3]
Jun. 12, 2014—After a hectic first few days trying to get to Bolivia, I'm finally back on track and ready to get this adventure going.
Jae Goes to Bolivia: The First Day [Part 2]
Jun. 8, 2014—My first few days of travel and the story of my struggles as I attempt to go to Tarija, Bolivia.