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Resources for Entering Medical School at the University of Auckland + Goodbye

Resources for Entering Medical School at the University of Auckland + Goodbye

by Junius Ong | Oct 26, 2021 | Inside Word 2021, Medical & Health Sciences

Thanks for joining me on this journey! It has been 2 awesome years with the Inside Word. Such a pleasure. You’re always welcome to contact me (@juniusong)!   Below are some resources which you may find helpful if you intend to enter medical school at the...
Medical School is Online – Update and Struggles

Medical School is Online – Update and Struggles

by Junius Ong | Oct 26, 2021 | Inside Word 2021, Medical & Health Sciences

My flatmate and I made it out of Auckland safely! All of our tests are now online. I also wanted to share some of the logistical issues we experience as uni students such as finding a flat, getting summer studentships and missing out on the opportunity to learn about...
Extracurriculars in Medical School as a Preclinical Student

Extracurriculars in Medical School as a Preclinical Student

by Junius Ong | Jul 19, 2021 | Inside Word 2021, Medical & Health Sciences

We medical students try our best to get involved in multiple areas of life. Apart from our social life and medical school events, some of our extracurriculars include working/volunteering, leadership positions and keeping up with our hobbies....
What it’s Like Getting Sick in University

What it’s Like Getting Sick in University

by Junius Ong | Jun 11, 2021 | Campus Life, Inside Word 2021, Medical & Health Sciences, Uni hacks

Getting sick is never fun. The experience of getting sick in university is very different to getting sick at home. You still got to cook. You’ll miss classes and will need to catch up. You’ll need to email the right people. Fortunately, I got sick at a...
What it’s Like Getting Sick in University

What Labs Are Like in Medical School and Biomed

by Junius Ong | Apr 8, 2021 | Inside Word 2021, Medical & Health Sciences, Study tips

Before entering university, I had no idea what labs are. What are they like? What do you do? How are you examined? In this video, I will answer those questions. In terms of labs during Biomed, I find it helpful to use the analogy of following a recipe. Please let me...
THE THREE TYPES OF GOALS

THE THREE TYPES OF GOALS

by Junius Ong | Nov 19, 2020 | Inside Word 2020, Medical & Health Sciences, Study tips

Imposter syndrome. The feeling that you don’t belong. That your achievements are undeserved. The feeling that you’re a fraud. Imposter syndrome is commonly experienced by many medical students – including me. Apart from positive affirmations,...
First Week of Medical School – Part Two

First Week of Medical School – Part Two

by Junius Ong | Oct 23, 2020 | Inside Word 2020, Medical & Health Sciences, Science

Welcome back to the homemade documentary where medical students embark on their five-year-long journey (six if you include biomed and even longer if you completed a degree beforehand). Feel free to check out part one if you have not done so already! Again, please note...
First Week of Medical School – Part One

First Week of Medical School – Part One

by Junius Ong | Oct 19, 2020 | Campus Life, Education, Inside Word 2020, Medical & Health Sciences

The first day medical school! What a throwback. It was definitely an experience. Much of the day was spent going through what to expect from medical school and how it all works. The highlight for us was the Whakanoa ceremony in the Human Anatomy Lab. Everyone was...

A Tour of Carlaw Park Student Village

by Junius Ong | Sep 16, 2020 | Accommodation, Inside Word 2020, Medical & Health Sciences

Carlaw Park is a non-catered hall for students who are not school leavers. Unlike Unihall (the hall I stayed last year), food is not provided. Although I covered most of the points in this video, here are some facts that may be useful. Apartments usually consist of...
My First Conference in Medical School (Australasian Students’ Surgical Conference)

My First Conference in Medical School (Australasian Students’ Surgical Conference)

by Junius Ong | Aug 14, 2020 | Education, Inside Word 2020, Medical & Health Sciences, Science

Hello! I’m Junius, a second-year medical student. During the lockdown, we had the opportunity to attend the Australasian Students’ Surgical Conference (ASSC). It was completely online and did not cost us anything to attend! We listened to inspiring stories...

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