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My Sun Sets to Rise Again
As a medical student, my days go by very quickly. I usually wake up between 6:20-6:50am. I’m very particular about following my morning routine: I start off with brushing my teeth and washing my face to wake me up. Feed my animals. Apply makeup and start my coffee....
My Secret to Surviving Med School on a Rock
Anyone who knows me knows that my pets are a HUGE part of my life. I brag about them to anyone who will listen. My Instagram is 95% photos of my babies. I have rescued three little strays on the island over the course of the time I’ve been here. My friends/family back...
Life Lessons from an Erratic Island Cow
My first semester of medical school on the island of St. Vincent was full of new experiences. I particularly remember one day when I had to leave school early because I wasn’t feeling well and found myself waiting at the bus stop to catch a local dollar van. For those...
Life Lessons from Living and Studying Abroad
It takes a special kind of person to have the courage to pack up their life and move to another country. As a young child, I was blessed with parents who instilled a love of travel and adventure. My parents always used to say "spoil your kids with experiences and...