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How to Write a Personal Statement, 6 Tips + Free Resources for Applicants
With admissions officers receiving thousands of applications per year, writing a compelling personal statement is crucial in making you stand out among other applicants and securing an acceptance into the program of your choice. One of the hardest parts of any graduate school application is writing the personal statement. In spite of the challenge, writing a great personal statement is within your reach and it is one of the most effective ways to showcase your readiness for any graduate program. I have 6 tips here to help you write your personal statement, and I’m including a list of other free resources that is worth checking out. Just Start Address the…
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Places to Eat in DC: HalfSmoke in Shaw
Looking for great restaurant recommendations in Washington DC? Well I’m back with another suggestion on places to eat in DC. HalfSmoke is no ordinary restaurant. In addition to having a menu that will satisfy all of your cravings, it provides a fun and nostalgic experience. This is the place you go to when you are looking for a good time and to take a little trip down memory lane (especially if you grew up in the 90s or the early 2000’s). I went to celebrate a friends birthday, and we had a really fun time! The inside is spacious, and they have an outdoor seating area. They also have a…
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Where to Eat in Washington DC: Thai Chef
Thai Chef is a restaurant inspired by the food you’d find on the streets of Bangkok. The owners, Pornnapa and Chalisa, are a mother and daughter team who’ve been bringing authentic Thai food to DC since 2017. If you are looking for a new food spot to eat at in DC, Thai Chef is one that is worth your time. While I’ve yet to have the opportunity to travel to Bangkok, I’ve always imagined it as this grand, bustling, and energetic city. I feel Thai Chef captures some of Bangkok’s liveliness. My senses awaken as soon as I walk in. The walls are painted a bright blue and accented with…
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The Reveal: I’m Going to be a Doctor!
I used to skip lunch to go to my professor’s organic chemistry office hours. My professor happened to hold it twice a week during my only open slot on Mondays and Wednesdays. Looking back now, I was always SO busy. Seriously, what kind of schedule were they giving us? Between all day classes, labs, and working two jobs during school, my schedule was packed. Somehow, I still managed to make it to this professor’s weekly office hours, with my stomach growling loudly each time. I had this teacher before, once freshman year, and yeah that was a nightmare. I struggggggled. I cried, I almost failed, and I almost gave up.…
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Making Big Decisions in a Season of Uncertainty
Spring has sprung. And, I’m pretty sure it happened overnight. This isn’t the spring I expected, nor what anyone could have expected. The world is living in unprecedented times right now with the coronavirus pandemic. I feel that this spring has been replaced with a season of uncertainty. This weekend my other friend who has been applying to medical school with me this year, Madi, told me her mom always tells her “life is what happens when we are busy making other plans.” It turns out that it is actually a John Lennon quote, but I like to think that Madi’s mom is just really poetic. In some ways, this…
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Where to Eat in NYC: Coppelia
Chef’s Julian Medina and Louis Skibar have created a gem with Coppelia, a 24-hour Latin and Cuban Diner in Chelsea. Address: 207 W 14th St, New York, NY 10011 The interior of Coppelia has a truly energetic atmosphere. It is colored with vibrant hues and was able to give me summer vibes even in the cold New York winter. On the night I visited, they were pretty busy. They don’t take reservations, but even on a packed Saturday night, our party only waited around 20 minutes to be seated. The seating is booth style which adds a comfortable and relaxed ambiance to the place. We came for dinnertime, but they…
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Quick Trips: A Weekend in New York City
I’m currently reminiscing on the days before the world turned upside down. Not too long ago we were outside, free to roam the streets, and we could TRAVEL. I’m still living through the last trip that I took, and I’m counting the days until I can make another one. February of this year I decided to take a short weekend trip up to New York to celebrate my birthday with a good friend of mine who lives in the city. What better way to bring in a new year of life than with a little college reunion and some spontaneity? Getting There Part of the allure of living on the…
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