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We all know that college can get busy and stressful, but finding ways to get away from schoolwork is important for your mental health and to de-stress. Your college days are also important for personal growth, and discovering who you are, what you like or dislike, what you stand for… etc. Some people encounter life-changing experiences, and meet life long friends etc. Here are some simple things that you can do or participate in during your time in college that can help you step out of your comfort zone, so you can make the best out of the experience:

Here are a few ways to move beyond that and ensure your college experience is the best.

Dianabasi Williams

Dianabasi is a Medical Writer at Medics Abroad and a medical student at Trinity College Dublin. She is passionate about volunteering and activism.

Guess what? MEDICS ABROAD IS TWO YEARS OLD! TWO YEARS OLD!!!

Speaking for every member of the team, I can honestly say it has been an exciting journey for us so far. It hasn’t always been rosy but thankfully we’ve made it through the many challenges that we have encountered. We’ve learned so much, we’ve changed somewhat (more…)

Dr Wendy Evans-Uhegbu

Dr. Wendy Evans-Uhegbu is a graduate of The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, with experience in Connected Health, Medical Technology, Clinical Research, Medical Education, and Web Design. She is a member of the Medics Abroad team with the role of Chief Communications Officer. She also runs a Medical Communications, Book Writing, and Publishing business, and is the author of the newly published children’s book series “The Things Around Me”.

http://www.odrintegrated.com

If you recently received an offer for Med/Nursing School, congratulations on choosing such an intense and continuously advancing career! Although your studies in Medical/Nursing school can be quite heavy at times, your years at the university will surely be enjoyable.

Ola Falade

Ola is a medical student at The Royal College of Surgeons Ireland (RCSI).

It’s back to school for many, if not everyone. I always dreaded the end of summer breaks but at the same time, I appreciated the “fresh start” aspect of going into a new academic year. 

While we all hope for the best grades, lapses happen (more…)

Dr Wendy Evans-Uhegbu

Dr. Wendy Evans-Uhegbu is a graduate of The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, with experience in Connected Health, Medical Technology, Clinical Research, Medical Education, and Web Design. She is a member of the Medics Abroad team with the role of Chief Communications Officer. She also runs a Medical Communications, Book Writing, and Publishing business, and is the author of the newly published children’s book series “The Things Around Me”.

http://www.odrintegrated.com

During my elective with Medics Abroad in Malindi Kenya, my team received a 4-year-old boy with a Gartland type III closed supracondylar humerus fracture occurring in the transverse plane. (more…)

Samaher Al Binali

Samaher is a medical student at the Royal College of Surgeons in Bahrain (RCSI Bahrain).

This was the case of an 8-day old sero-exposed (born to a HIV positive mother) male infant who presented with severe jaundice and significant bleeding including (more…)

Uwakmfon Udeh

Uwakmfon is a medical student at the University of Debrecen, Hungary.

My first day in the emergency department was one to remember. My peer and I had barely introduced ourselves to the doctor in charge when a crowd of people came rushing into the emergency room pushing a stretcher which carried an (more…)

Bithiah Benroy

Bithiah is a medical student at the Royal College of Surgeons in Bahrain (RCSI Bahrain).

The Medics Abroad summer electives are currently underway in Malindi, Kenya. Our medical students have been there for just under a week and have seen a whole lot of medical conditions that they have only ever encountered in textbooks. The opportunities for hands-on clinical experience have been endless. (more…)

Samaher Al Binali

Samaher is a medical student at the Royal College of Surgeons in Bahrain (RCSI Bahrain).

It is coming to the end of week 2 of the Medics Abroad summer 2019 elective program and it has been nothing short of awesome.

The students have thus far enjoyed a healthy mix of clinical and non-clinical activities. At Medics Abroad, we are ardent believers of work-life balance especially for (more…)

Dr Wendy Evans-Uhegbu

Dr. Wendy Evans-Uhegbu is a graduate of The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, with experience in Connected Health, Medical Technology, Clinical Research, Medical Education, and Web Design. She is a member of the Medics Abroad team with the role of Chief Communications Officer. She also runs a Medical Communications, Book Writing, and Publishing business, and is the author of the newly published children’s book series “The Things Around Me”.

http://www.odrintegrated.com

The Medics Abroad summer electives are currently underway in Malindi, Kenya. Our medical students have been there for just under a week and have seen a whole lot of medical conditions that they have only ever encountered in textbooks. The opportunities for hands-on clinical experience have been endless. From scrubbing in for a hemicolectomy in a rare (more…)

Manar AlYusuf

Manar Al Yusuf is a medical student at Royal College of Surgeons in Bahrain (RCSI Bahrain).