This week I started using an old school alarm clock! I had no idea how much of a difference it would make for getting out of bed in the morning. I tend to get caught up scrolling on social media in the morning, but now I don’t keep my cell phone in my room, so I gotta get up!
My favorite instagram of the week is The Pod! I love seeing podiatrists from around the world.
I listened to this podcast on my morning walk yesterday… horrible idea. It is so good, but terrifying!!! My walk turned into a sprint home 😂🏃🏼♀️. Despite my fears, I still highly recommend.
Whenever I take a practice exam, I right down any questions I have and then go back and answer them after the test. I have been using these notebooks, and I love them. Perfect size, and super cute!
Monday started off with a bang! Literally. I blew a tire on the interstate 🤦🏼♀️
So yesterday and today have been spent ordering tires, driving around on a “donut” spare (which had a max speed of 50 mph), and wasting precious study time!
Not ideal when boards are a month away.
I also ordered by new tires from Costco. So, while I was waiting, I probably consumed 9847589047562398742 calories.
Whenever I talk about my life as a student with friends and family who aren’t in the medical field, I feel like no one really understands what our day to day life is really like. People either think that school is like Grey’s Anatomy or that it’s basically the same thing as undergrad.
While it is true that there are weeks when I study well over 80 hours, there are other times when I have two weeks off. It all balances out.
So, here’s what it has really been like for me:
You can have a social life!
You will miss out on things…
Your classmates will be amazing, and probably become your best friends.
You will be able to travel.
Prioritizing is KEY!
Before starting school, I even thought that all of my twenties would be devoted to studying, and there would be no time for fun. Thankfully, that is so not true! Over the past two years I have been able to travel all over the country, spend holidays with family, plan a wedding, make new friends, and explore Cleveland!
Celebrating my 25th birthday with classmates!Our school’s annual formal, AKA the “Foot Ball”At a friends wedding in Colorado, it was so special that we got to be there.I went to Utah with my besties last summer for a camping trip!We went to Austin for my Bachelorette weekend 😊
If you are thinking about going into medicine, especially podiatry school, don’t let the work load intimidate you! You will be able to squeeze some fun into your busy schedule.
School is important, but I would argue that relationships, especially with your family, are the MOST important.Prioritize the people in your life and the rest will fall into place. Whether you are thriving or struggling you need a support system!
On the Right Foot 