Science
The things every biomedder needs…
As of 13/11/2020... I completed my first year of biomedical science and I thought I should share some of the things that got me through this wild year! Music from Reggie San Miguel - Ruby Grapefruit https://app.hellothematic.com/promo/47722/3042/378C8B3 I forgot to...
Conjoints – an update
https://youtu.be/kUdnfavYl1Q
First Week of Medical School – Part Two
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...
Planning on studying Engineering, Law, or Medicine…?
Hey guys, I realised that it would be much more interesting filming myself completing a puzzle, than me talking, so enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhBXD1d07YE&feature=youtu.be Disclaimer: as always, don't take my word for it, seek academic...
Attention All Budding Scientists!
If you're passionate about science, come and have a read about the awesome Science Scholars Programme.
The Bachelor of Science & possible majors!
With term 3 for our high school students in New Zealand well underway it got me thinking about what I was doing this time last year as a year 13 student. A few of my peers were still deciding what to study (and that is totally okay). A Science degree (aka a...
My First Conference in Medical School (Australasian Students’ Surgical Conference)
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 from...
Life of a Biomed student *quarantine edition*
Its 2016 and my year 10 self is sitting at my desk unsure of many things to do with University... that's when I came across The Inside Word and I've been reading this blog since then! So here it goes 😊 Welcome! I'm Jasmine, a first year student from Auckland...
Interview with a lecturer!
Tired of hearing me talk about myself (*unanimous nods*)? Want some opinions and advice from an actual lecturer (*nodding intensifies *)? Wonder what life was like back when they were university students (*a shout erupts from the back "Get on with it!"*)? Alright,...
Med School Interview (Part 2)
Make sure you check out Part 1 first before you hear all about my experience of the pinnacle of first year biomed: the interview!
Med School Interview (Part 1)
Ever wondered how the all mysterious medical interview works? I spill all the secrets.
A Guide to Exams
Studying is one of my least favourite things to do at university, however during this wonderful time period of exams we are in, it’s a must. It is time consuming, can be boring, stressful and a source of comparison to others. I have always found that the way I...
Student course review:Fact or Fiction?
Hi everyone! This last half of the semester has gone by super fast, and I can't believe it's a month of uni, and then first year will be all over! I thought I might give you a rundown of the courses I'm taking this semester, which could be helpful for all you...
A Day in the Life of… a Biomed
https://youtu.be/qWNrbVwoVAo Here we have it- 'A Day in the Life of a Biomed' The video to answer all you ever wanted to know about how Biomed students live (kinda, but not really). Sure, this mightn't be a day that represents the entire 2018 First Year...
Course planning 101
The experience of course planning will be completely different depending on what degree you intend to take. So on one end of the spectrum you have the biomed/health sci (I am yet to figure out the difference between these two) and engineering end. That’s when the...
