Summer is approaching and I am getting exciting day by day. I have a countdown in my head for when I can catch my flight and see my family again! As a medical student, our summer holidays keep on getting shorter and shorter as we reach a more senior stage. In 1st year we usually […]
Over the years in medical school, I have come across various online revision tools to help with my exams. Most of our foundation knowledge stems from our university tutorials and lectures. However, I have come across various online platforms that helped me consolidate my knowledge and gave me better clarity about certain subjects. Here, I […]
Dundee is becoming warmer day by day and is promising us with sunny days. I have been enjoying going out to Magdalen Garden and having extra-long walks around river Tay to get to Heather Street Food. The infamous food truck located around the V&A had launched itself last summer where they received incredible feedback for […]
Living abroad has its perks of travelling around especially in different parts of Europe. Being an international student could mean that you might need a visa to get into some of the European countries. You might have come across ‘Schengen visa’ that basically allows access to about 26 countries that comprise within the Schengen-area. I […]
Take a minute to think about the best mentor you’ve ever had. It could have been a colleague, a parent, your friend, a coach, or your high school teacher. You reach a point in your life where you have the chance to do the same for someone else. Now as senior in medical school, I […]
This week, I tried the infamous vegan Mexican restaurant Loca Rita. It is situated in the campus area, along the Old Hawkhill road. Right next to our famous landmark – the pyramid sculpture. The interior of the restaurant is small and cosy with a bright sign saying, ‘Don’t you know I’m Loco’. They have a […]
One of my biggest life goals was to go to medical school and now looking back at my journey, I feel so proud on how far I have come. I have grown so much over the years, working through challenges, building incredible friendships, and learning throughout my medical journey. Sometimes, I reflect on my early […]
One of my favourite Mexican places in Dundee is Más. This cute restaurant is located at the end of Perth Road, near Sainsburys. I have been going to this place for quite a while now especially on Tuesdays. Their ‘Tuesday Tacos’ deal gets you 50% off on all almost all tacos. So, the price originally […]
One of my new year resolutions for 2021 was to explore Scotland more and that involved going on mini hike adventures. Last week, my friends and I took a trip to the ‘Hermitage’. Its located in Dunkeld about 45- 60 minutes car drive from Dundee city centre. What is there to see ? The walk […]
Black Friday is only days away and I am here to share some tips to make the most out of it as a student! Make a list of things you want to buy. I usually tend to have a Pinterest board or saves from my Instagram of all the things I have wanted to buy […]