#post-bacc

[theancientgeekoroman]

So...

I got into the Post-Baccalaureate for Classical Studies (Languages) at the University of Pennsylvania! Now, if you’re wondering why I would do this if I already have a Master’s? It’s because I focused on Civilization/Culture vs. the Languages, but the Post-Bacc will let me catch up on the languages I’m not all the way caught up on. I’ve been taking the Greek course with the Belfast Classics group (https://helenmcveigh.co.uk/courses/). I’m in the lower intermediate level now (I started at Beginners to fully refresh my brain), and I plan on continuing with them through the summer.  

The Post-Bacc is super expensive, but this year is the first year they’re offering a Fellowship for it. From what I can tell, there’s only one Fellowship, so cross your fingers for me, because I’m going to have to figure out what to do/how to do it if I don’t get it. So  🤞🏻 🤞🏻 🤞🏻

[daviddavi09]

Why Post-Bacc & Pre-Med Students Struggle in Upper-Level Classes and How to Overcome It

Are you a post-bacc or premed student struggling in upper-level science classes like molecular biology, biochemistry, or advanced chemistry? In this video, I'll talk about why many students face challenges as they move from introductory courses to more advanced ones, and what you can do to succeed.

[focusalyssa-blog]

I am pretty proud of myself for keeping a regular sleep schedule (bedtime at 12am) because I’m that person that goes to bed at 2-3 AM trying to get as many things done in a day as I can and then waking up at 6 AM because “morning workouts are a must!” But that lifestyle is unhealthy and not sustainable in the long term (although I’ve done it on and off for many years.) Anywho, I’ll now have to break that sleep schedule because #midterms but when studying I start dozing off at midnight now! Solution: Daylight lighting. It tricks your body into thinking it’s still daylight hours and allows you to be able to stay up later (including other variables like caffeine and naps) For daylight bulbs look for a color temp of 5000-6000 kelvin. I bought this lamp at TJ Maxx and it has a max watt of 100 which with an LED bulb I didn’t even come close to.

[speakbillion]

I am frustrated.

I am trying to study for my physiology class and I feel stuck on where to start. Someone gave me their notes but I am not sure if they are trust worthy. I rather actively study rather than passively read to study the material. Everyone is telling me to memorize the statements verbatim and I will be good for the test. I rather use logic than memorization and I am having a hard time with that. 

[dailymedicineblog-blog]

Summer Registration: Summer Classes & Beyond

Pre-med & Taking Summer Classes? Check out "Summer Registration" #summerschool #premed #summer

  Remember the Post-Bacc Story by Melissa who blogs at www.charliemel.blogspot.com? Well as you take summer courses this summer  think of this article as your guide!

Summer Registration:

During undergrad, I always had in mind what classes I’d be taking the next semester, and I always followed that. This method worked for me, so even now as a post-bacc student I’m doing the same thing. There…

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[icarusvolta]

Last Midterm Exam

Tomorrow, I will take my last midterm exam ever for this whole ‘going back to school to take medical prerequisites’ thing I’ve been doing for 2 years! Woo!

[icarusvolta]

So Close To A Break!!

AHHHH, I haven’t updated Q’s blog in almost a week. This semester is so busy! I’ve barely had time to do the things I needed to do, much less struggle with the elephantine task of getting just one usable photo of my grumpy ball of quills. D:

At least today is my last busy day before reading break. I have a physio exam in an hour and my usual anatomy teaching lab, and then tomorrow’s just a chill day of classes and volunteering. And! And! This time my break is a full week, so I actually have 9 days counting the weekends... which of course I’ll spend catching up / studying biochem. 

But I also promised myself a video game to play. So I look forward to that!

[icarusvolta]

Last Semester!!

Ahhhh, I am so busy this semester!! I have fairly regular 12 hour days when a full-time school load with work and 2 volunteering gigs are all put together. This is my last semester of pre-reqs though! That means I get to finally get a job and study for the MCAT with no extraneous school crap to deal with. :D

Some updates:

+ The pre-reqs for my top choice were removed a few days ago though, which is something I’m struggling with. Is it good? It it bad? I’m already in a bind, being a non-traditional mature student originally from a psych / counselling background. Plus my grades have been fucked up and down by this university. I’m definitely getting As (except in last semester’s biochem) but I have to fight against all this extra shit (like rigging exams to fail, power-tripping profs, all that good stuff). Not cool. And I feel like my pre-reqs being removed from significance doesn’t really help, but I don’t even know what to expect anymore. I’m just going to keep my head up and continue on my laid out plan for the next year or two like nothing’s changed.

+ The Boyfriend got a job! Hurray! Moneys!

+ The desire to create an art blog when I’m at my busiest point of the year is real. HNNNGG I REALLY WANT TO BUT I CAN’T KEEP IT UP.