Medical School – Raven's Odyssey

Study Abroad! My experience studying Public Health in South Africa – KCL, Global Summer Exchange programme

Hello matties! and welcome to another chapter in raven’s odyssey. In more efforts to distract myself and hopefully you too from thinking about all of the horrible things going on in the world right now, here is a recount of one of the most memorable, life changing and beautiful experiences I have ever had It […]

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Highly recommended: The Best books to help you prepare for medical school and life as a Doctor – from a Graduate Medical Student

Hi Everyone, people always ask me what to use to prepare for medical school. So here are a list of books I used to prepare for my interviews when I applied for Medicine and Graduate Entry Medicine. My highly recommended books are: When Breath Becomes Air – Paul Kalanithi Easily the most beautiful, soulful, heartwarming […]

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Why I took a year out before starting Medical school and why you should think about it.

Hello lovelies, and welcome to the blog, I have mentioned in other posts that i took a year out before starting Graduate medicine and rather than go through that explanation multiple times, I felt it was important to explain why I did it, how it turned out to be very beneficial for me in the […]

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10 productive things you could do while Self-isolating/in lockdown

Hi everyone! I hope you’re all home and staying safe from #COVID19. I am writing this list as much for myself, as I am for you. As someone who has lived alone for over 10 years, an introvert and proud homebody, I know a lot about being productive and entertaining yourself whilst you’re at home. […]