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  • WRITTEN STATE EXAM: MY EXPERIENCE AND SOME ADVICE

    Hey 6th years,

    It’s getting closer to the end. I hope you are as excited as you are nervous. This is one of the easier exams you will do in POTE. There is a whole bulk of material to study but you’re gonna have to have been absent the last three years to perform poorly.

    So let’s cut to the chase. By now, I’m sure you already set up your accounts on the state exam website. If you haven’t, it’s here. Typically, the question bank is being updated until 30 days before the written exam the test bank will be closed. Then the questions will not change. Unfortunately there is no proper way to check what questions have been changed and what are yet to be changed unless updates are posted on the website, which they are not always. So I actually did not start studying for the exam until 30 days prior when the questions were set. If I checked correctly, your written exam is on May 27th, so I really do hope you have all started.

    This process can be overwhelming. And some of you are probably burnt out from all the exams you have had to take over the year, PLUS the thesis and defence. I get it. Today, I just want to share some tips and tricks that massively helped. I was able to finish the question bank once and was on my 2nd pass of the Q-bank at the time of the exam, having only started studying within the 30-day period.

    For general medicine, there are 13 main blocks, covering material from as far back as 4th year. Still within some of the blocks are sub-blocks that are quite extensive. There are 17 within internal medicine alone and 10 in surgery, followed closely by gynaecology and paediatrics which have 9 sub-blocks each. I suggest you start with these. I think it goes without saying that the more extensive the question list, the more likely you are to get questions from those blocks.

    The types of questions, broken down

    You are going to have 3 main types of questions. There are your simple multiple-choice questions. These are the questions that go: “which of these is xxxxx?”, “All these are types of xxx except….” with your A-B-C-D(-E) answer selection. These are completely straight forward, and you get one point for each simple MCQ correctly answered.

    There are the combination MCQs. They are the ones with the answer list that goes “A) 1,2 and 3 are correct”, “B) 1 and 3 are correct”, etc. One point for each question as well but they are easier to fail if your knowledge is not thorough.

    Finally, we have the match/pair/associate questions where you have a list and need to connect a question to an answer. These are where you can gain or lose multiple points per question.

    How to prepare: my advice

    When studying, I suggest starting with the match/pair/associate question types. I call them high value questions because they carry higher stakes and if you make a mistake, there’s more to lose. Take a look at the attached sample question for this question type: it’s worth 5 points in total. If you don’t get all pairs correct, you will lose at least 2 points due to the pairing nature of this question format. Also if you study them first, you get to go over them again and again during your study process and they get locked in there 🧠

    Then get your simple MCQs down because they are easier to remember and carry the same point at the combination questions. Let the combination MCQs come last.

    Use the testing feature on the state exam website. You have the options of a short exam, a long exam or a long trial exam. You also get to choose what topics you want to feature in the test exam and this came in handy. I focused on one sub-block or block at a time, went through the questions and then tested when I wanted a break. Your scores will start out low naturally especially if you are not done with the sections you are testing but eventually, you will get there. I was using the testing feature everyday multiple times a day (around 4 to 5 times) and it really helped with retaining information.

    The elimination method while solving questions worked the best for me. I read a question, list out the options A to D, or E and cross off what I was sure was not right. This helped me feel more confident in my choice every time. Even if I knew the answer straight away, this was my way of double-checking.

    When reading your questions particularly simple choice, make sure you check for boldened and/or capitalised words. “The questions may go: “These symptoms are NOT characteristic of…”, or “These are possible risk factors of gallstones EXCEPT…”. I remember having a few stumbles during the study process because I did not pay proper attention to this. It’s such a silly thing to get tripped up by so don’t get got.

    Is there any value in attending the mock exam?

    Personally, I don’t think so. It’s not much different from any standard written exam you have taken before. If attending it to see what the format and atmosphere is like gives you peace of mind, by all means go ahead. But 2 weeks in, you might be discouraged by the score you get particularly if you are yet to finish the Q-bank at least once. That was the case for me.

    How long is the exam? How many points?

    You will have 150 minutes. Both in the mock and the actual final written exam. You can accrue a total of 180 points for 100% (at least this was the case for 2024).

    Some answers seem…wrong

    Yes, I agree that some of the answers you come across in the Q-bank are not always correct. I marked down at least 10 in the Q-bank I studied from where I didn’t quite agree with the answers provided. The popular advice from older students and alumni is to give it back as it was given to you, and I would say the same. Learn it as it is and mark down the Q-bank answer in the exam. You can note it down as wrong for your own personal knowledge.

    When do the results come out?

    Well we had ours on the 28th of May, 2024 and the results came out on the 29th.

    Okay so that brings us to the end of this post. Here, I’m attaching the information sheet that we got in our final written exam. If you have any other questions, feel free to drop them down in the comments. I’ll make a document on the state oral exam next.

    Good luck!

  • I Took An OSCE and Here’s What Happened.

    On the 11th of March last year, a mass email was sent out from the registrar’s office, informing 5th and final year students of the possibility of taking an OSCE. This was supposed to be a no-stakes clinical exam for research purposes.

    The email called for 20 students from the English programme in the 5th and 6th years who were willing to take this no-stakes clinical exam. I constantly try to test myself and push myself out of my comfort zone, especially in academic settings, so signing up was a no-brainer. My next Google search? What is an OSCE? I had always heard of it. I knew my friends in medical schools in the UK took it, for example but I really did not know much about what it entailed and the process.

    OSCE stands for objective structural clinical examination. It is an exam format that aims to implement theoretical knowledge in simulated clinical settings. It helps to test not just clinical knowledge, but reasoning skills, resource management skills and more.

    Shortly after signing up, I received an email with all our instructions. We were asked to bring a lab coat, name tag, stethoscope, reflex hammer and notebook & pen (for note-taking). We showed up on the 4th floor of the main building in front of the MediSkills lab.

    There was a small delay, just by a few minutes and we were briefed in person on what would happen. We signed consent forms because recordings were to be taken for research purposes. We were directed to our starting stations and asked to stand in front of the door. Taped to each door was a clinical case that gave us our positions and the most general information about the patients. It went something like this:

    You are a first-year resident spending an over-night shift in the ER. A middle-aged woman, BMI 30 comes in complaining of severe abdominal pain which started after her dinner. She has no known medical conditions and has taken 2 painkiller tablets. Conduct a physical examination.

    We were giving 2 minutes to read this and take our notes and once we received the signal, we went into the room. There was a timer counting down from when you stepped in. Some rooms had actors who did a fantastic job simulating sick patients. We also had a nurse in one or two rooms to assist. In other rooms, we encountered dummies or phantoms. During this time, the examiners sat in the corner and observed, only interrupting to give a 1 or 2-minute warning on the clock. They watched our hygiene practice, interview skills, bedside manner, etc. One thing to note is that we had specific instructions. Some stations required only a physical exam, while some required just the anamnesis.

    This is where my details are hazy. If I remember correctly, we had 7 minutes to deal with the patient and 2 minutes to speak with our examiners and receive feedback from them. The examiners did not necessarily need you to make a full diagnosis but if you were able to make logical decisions and come to a reasonable conclusion, this was enough for most.

    We did 5 stations at a time with a 20-minute break and refreshments at the half-way point. Internal medicine, neurology, surgical techniques, general medicine practice all featured and we had a station where we had to break bad news to the family member of deceased patient. Altogether, it must have lasted about 2 hours.

    We had a short session where we gave in-person feedback. One of the more common sentiments was that we did not have enough time to complete our tasks. I do think this is moreso tied to the fact that we were unfamiliar with the OSCE format. In theory, we are taught this long list of questions during the interviewing process with a patient. In practice, as I am sure you know, there is barely ever enough time for that and that was really reflected in this OSCE. I had a hard time isolating just the questions relevant to the patient’s condition in such a short time.

    Another problem I personally had was that I did not really understand to what extent we had to be thorough. We had actors who played their role but ultimately were not actually patients and even dummies in some rooms, so in my first few stations I was unaware that I had to also wash my hands and glove as I would in real life. A few stations had imaging that I did not know was an option I could request. All in all, it was a rather fun and educational experience. I was nervous despite it being essentially no-stakes. I can say with a certain amount of certainty that this was the first time most of us were exposed to the OSCE; it definitely was for me. On my first station, I was rather confused on what to do and scrambled a lot, but by the 5th station, I was a lot more confident.

    Two weeks after the OSCE, we received our evaluation forms. Did I pass? No. If I am correct, passing can be confirmed when you meet the requirements for all stations and unfortunately I did not meet the requirements in my first station. I remember freezing for a good 10 seconds because the simulated patient was moaning and groaning in mock pain, and the nurse was just staring at me waiting for my instructions. A bit of a chaotic situation to be thrown into for the first time, so I didn’t expect much there.

    I believe in the long run, the plan is to implement the OSCE into our examining system and I believe this will be an excellent idea. I did some research and found that a medical school in France conducted a study that made some interesting findings regarding the OSCE. 6th year students were examined via the traditional testing methods and also with the OSCE. The study reported lower scores at OSCE exams compared to other evaluation formats, suggesting that the OSCE is able to test in a way that traditional testing formats do not. It also showed that students who had a single OSCE training session prior to the OSCE saw an improvement in their OSCE scores. So if you are unsuccessful based on these OSCE standards, try not to feel bad about it. A new testing method will always take some adjusting to. Another study from a sample group of final year medical students across a variety of UK medical schools found a positive connection between mock OSCEs and an improvement in student confidence and anxiety in future high-stake exams. The OSCE tests your clinical and theoretical knowledge, as well as your technical skills and medical competency. It is able to test a large group of students in a short period of time and because with a variety of examiners, it reduces the possibility of examiner prejudice or bias. Complementary to other forms of testing and provided that it is well administered, it will significantly improve our university experiences as students.

    So I encourage students to register for this opportunity and attend it. And if you missed it this year, it might come around again next year so keep your eyes peeled for that. It’s a great way to know how you reason in a clinical setting. And to those who have registered: At this point in the 5th or 6th year, you have all the knowledge to do well in the OSCE. Brush up on a few concepts if you need to prior to the exam. The Youtube Channel Geeky Medics has an OSCE guides series that can be helpful for you. Also remember to go through the SPIKES model for delivering bad news. Aside that, it won’t be anything crazy.

    In the spirit of sharing, I have attached my assessment sheets here. I encourage you to check them to see what is expected of you. Just an FYI: I have 11 sheets because 2 examiners separately assessed me in my first station. I also received assessments from the simulated patients and have attached them here as well. Why did simulated patients also give their assessments, you may ask… Their experience with you also gives you feedback on a patient’s experience with you as a potential healthcare provider, so this definitely matters.

    EDIT: I just remembered that we were able to get a certificate for this!

    Next up is an interview with a good friend that some of you are waiting on. Won’t be long now. Cheers!

  • Extracurriculars: The Unibuddy Programme

    While we’re in the middle of summer, some of you might be fishing around for some extracurricular activities to join and enrich your student experience against the next academic year. We will be going through some in the next few posts. I personally have been involved in quite a few and can give some information based on my experiences. As you know, I always like to involve other students to get an unbiased opinion and then add mine to kind of top it off. The university has a relatively good selection and the best part is just about any student can join, as long as you have the drive and motivation.

    In this post, we are gonna be talking about the Unibuddies. I was a Unibuddy myself for a year and it was a really great experience. Today, I have interviewed a current 6th year student in the Unibuddy programme, and I will also be giving some information from my POV about it. So let’s get to it, shall we?

    Q: Thank you for being a part of this blog. Let’s start with a little introduction.

    A: Yes. So my name is Prithvi. I live in the UK although originally I’m Indian, and I’m currently a 6th year medical student at the University of Pécs.

    Q: Great! And for those who don’t know, what is Unibuddy exactly?

    A: It’s an online communication platform with your details where prospective students who are interested in academic positions at the university can contact you for more details regarding the admissions process, tips for the interview or any general questions regarding the city or even job prospects after graduating. We also sometimes have to take part in online webinars to advertise the University and answer any questions people might have.

    Q: When did you first become a Unibuddy and for how long have you been a Unibuddy?

    A: I have been a Unibuddy for one year. I believe October last year was when I officially started the programme.

    Q: What was the process of application like? How did you prepare?

    A: It was quite simple really. We had to fill out a form with our details and upload it. Since I was in the Peer Programme as well, I was exempt from the interview and got the position immediately, but I know some of my fellow Unibuddies had to do an official interview with representatives from the Dean’s Office.

    Q: How many hours per week did you dedicate to it?

    A: I’d say about an hour a week.

    Q: Are there any perks of being a Unibuddy?

    A: It is a scholarship programme, so we get paid 15,000 ft per month for 10 months as part of the contract. Also, we have a chance to interact with other Unibuddies who are sometimes in other faculties, or even the ones from our faculty who are in a different year.

    Q: Have you had any negative experiences? Can you share them?

    A: Luckily I haven’t had any negative experiences. But since it’s an online platform sometimes people ask vague questions and when we give responses they don’t reply after that, which is sometimes … awkward!

    Q: What kind of person best fits the Unibuddy role in your opinion?

    A: I would say someone who is outgoing, knows the ins and outs of the major they’re in, as well as someone who speaks fluently to engage in online webinars and taking part in open days at the university.

    Q: Would you recommend this for even final year students?

    A: Yes, definitely!

    Q: Anything else you would like to add?

    A: The application for next year will be announced sometime in September, so stay tuned with the EGSC postings so you don’t miss out on the deadlines!

    Q: Thank you so much for all this information, and for sharing your experience.

    As I said previously, I was a Unibuddy in the same year as Prithvi. We essentially acted as student ambassadors or representatives for the university. The call for applications was put out sometime in September. We had to submit a motivation letter and fill in an official form.

    After your application is assessed, you get invited to an interview. Based on your experience, the interview could be waived. In my case, it was waived because I was a student ambassador (basically a similar role but working with the International Center) for 2 years prior and had actually worked in a similar capacity and with the same Unibuddy platform.

    Once you are approved, you will be invited for a photoshoot to build your Unibuddy profile. You will also be asked to provide a few words about yourself and academic journey at UPMS that will be on the uni website. Here you can access the page of the current Unibuddies to see what to expect.

    Once your profile is set up, you are ready to begin. You will get an intro course about Unibuddy, how to use it and general communication guidelines but aside that, you are now acting as the student liaison between prospective students (and sometimes family) and the university. You won’t always know the answer to some of the questions asked. Sometimes, just a little research is enough to find the answer. You can also ask in the common group with your fellow Unibuddies, you can ask the managers of the programme and you can reach out to the Admissions office to clarify something. I personally reached out so many times to the Admissions office and got very helpful answers.

    Because the student ambassador programme runs concurrently with the Unibuddy programme, you often get students inquiring about other courses that are not offered in the medical school. If the questions are easy enough or you know the answer you can answer them yourself, but when they get specific, it might be more beneficial to refer them to someone else in the programme. On the Unibuddy platform, you are also able to make blogposts and videos to provide more information on the platform. During the academic year, you might be asked to participate in webinars or Open Day events where the office comes in contact with interested students, so that is always a good opportunity to participate in and represent the school.

    All in all, I would say an extra-curricular, this is a pretty easy, mostly low-effort one and if you apply yourself, you can really benefit from the opportunities to improve your presentation skills, public speaking, writing, etc. I did it in my final year and it did not take a toll on my schedule even one bit, so final year students are also encouraged to apply.

    At the end of the year, we had an appreciation dinner and received certificates which was very nice. This past academic year was the first time (to my knowledge) that the programme was run within the medical school and as a previous ISA, I will say I preferred the Unibuddy programme because everything was just a bit more tailored to the medical programme which I am familiar with.

    So that’s that. If you are interested in working as a Unibuddy, keep your eyes open for the call for applications coming in September.

    Author’s note: I would like to extend my gratitude to Prithvi for his willingness to participate in this blog post.

  • POTE’s Not Working Out For Me, What Next? Options Outside Hungary.

    POTE’s Not Working Out For Me, What Next? Options Outside Hungary.

    Hey-ho.

    I took a bit of break to focus on state exams and situating myself post-grad, but I’m back with more content.
    This week we are talking about options outside of Hungary, for those interested in transferring. We talked about options in Hungary in a previous blog post that you can access here.

    This blog post required a lot of research and email correspondences, however I urge that you still do your due diligence and research if you would like to transfer to any of the universities. This blog is just to give a general guide of what to expect and point inquiring students in the right direction.

    I think it’s worth stating that if you are thinking in the direction of the UK or North America, just forget it. Quell those dreams now. These regions have completely different programmes and so you would have to completely begin afresh in their programmes. Your best bet is finding a university within the EU with a similar programme and a similar awarded degree.

    That being said, let’s see all I was able to find:

    Institute: University of Mostar

    Country: Bosnia and Herzegovina

    Transfer possibility: yes

    Contact information: mef[at]sum[dot]ba,
    anita[dot]dragoje[at]mef[dot]sum[dot]ba

    Decision criteria: can be found here

    Application fee: unclear

    Tuition fee: 10,000 USD/annum

    Transfer application period: between September 1st and September 10th.

    Institute: Petre Shotadze Tbilisi Medical Academy

    Country: Georgia

    Transfer possibility: Not possible but they offer credit transfers.

    Contact information: admission[at]tma[dot]edu[dot]ge

    Admission fee: 200 USD

    Tuition fee: 7,000 USD/annum

    Required documents: official transcript from PTE, copy of your passport, filled application letter/form

    Notes: will have an online interview via Zoom

    Transfer deadline: unclear

    Institute: University of Rijeka

    Country: Croatia

    Transfer possibility: Yes (but with restrictions)

    Contact information: paola[dot]car[at]medri[dot]uniri[dot]hr

    Admission fee: unclear for transfers

    Tuition fee: 10,000 EUR/annum

    Required documents: (1) official transcript from PTE with corresponding ECTS, (2) copy of your passport, (3) filled application letter/form, (4) a certificate from PTE stating that you fulfil the requirements for regular enrolment in the following year of study (basically proof that you can continue normally if you were to continue at PTE), certificate of citizenship, a copy of the study programme at PTE.

    Decision criteria for transfer: find here

    Transfer application period: between September 1st and September 15th.

    Institute: Trakia University

    Country: Bulgaria

    Transfer possibility: Yes

    Contact information: violeta[dot]koleva[at]trakia[dash]uni[dot]bg

    Admission fee: 200 USD

    Tuition fee: ~7,000 USD/annum

    Required documents: (1) official transcript from PTE which must be translated in Bulgarian language and certified either by a stamp of a Bulgarian diplomatic mission if abroad or by a stamp of a Bulgarian public notary if the transcript is being translated in Bulgaria, (2) copy of your ID, (3) filled transfer application form.

    Decision criteria for transfer: (1) can apply for a transfer only upon the completion of an academic year (you cannot apply during the academic year or between the two semesters), (2) can apply for a transfer only if you have 3 or less unpassed exams, (3) can apply for a transfer only after the first and before the fourth year of your training.

    Transfer application deadline: 1st of July for non-EU applicants, 15th-30th of July for EU applicants.

    Institute: University of Split

    Country: Croatia

    Transfer possibility: Yes

    Contact information: student[underscore]office[at]mefst[dot]hr

    Admission fee: 200 EUR

    Tuition fee: 12,000 EUR/annum

    Required documents: (1) official transcript from PTE, (2) copy of your passport or ID card, (3) curriculum description from PTE with additional explanation about grading system, (4) birth certificate, (5) CV with photo, (6) motivation letter, (7) filled transfer application form

    Additional documents: (1) proof of knowledge of English language (TOEFL/IELST/CAE), (2) recommendation letters.

    Decision criteria for transfer: compatibility of the programs  and the right to enroll into the higher year at the current university.

    Transfer application deadline: 31st of July.

    Institute: Charles University (3rd faculty)

    Country: Czech Republic

    Transfer possibility: Yes

    Contact information: dekan[at]lf3[dot]cuni[dot]cz

    Application fee: 930 CZK (40 USD) + possibly another 920 CZK for foreign high school grads.

    Tuition fee: 420,000 CZK/annum (around 18,000 USD)

    Required documents: find here

    Decision criteria for transfer: find here

    Transfer application deadline: 2nd September

    Institute: Pavol Jozef Šafárik University

    Country: Slovakia

    Transfer possibility: Moreso, credit transfer

    Contact information: maria[dot]spisakova1[at]upjs[dot]sk

    Application fee: unclear

    Tuition fee: 12500 EUR/annum

    Required documents: find here

    Decision criteria for transfer: find here

    Transfer application deadline: a bit unclear, but I suggest to submit before August 15th.

    Institute: Medical University of Silesia

    Country: Poland

    Transfer possibility: Yes

    Contact information: arozanska[at]sum[dot]edu[dot]pl

    Application fee: unclear

    Tuition fee: ~7000 USD/annum

    Required documents: (1) application letter to the Dean with the transfer request (template here), (2) current student status certificate, (3) transcript of grades confirming completion of a courses and summer clerkships included in the study curriculum, (4) notary copy of high school diploma

    Decision criteria for transfer: find here

    Transfer application deadline: 31st of August.

    Institute: University of East Sarajevo

    Country: Bosnia and Herzegovina

    Transfer possibility: Yes

    Contact information: studiesinenglishmf[at]gmail[dot]com

    Application fee: unclear

    Tuition fee: ~3000 EUR/annum

    Required documents: (1) online transfer application (here), (2) request on transfer signed by the candidate, (3) a certificate of completed exams from the home faculty (stamped and signed by the responsible person from the faculty), (4) a certified copy of the student booklet/academic record, (5) the curriculum and study plan certified by the home faculty (6) syllabi of courses that have been completed and attended, certified by the home faculty.

    Decision criteria for transfer: find here

    Transfer application deadline: unclear but likely at the end of August.

    Institute: Medical University Sofia

    Country: Bulgaria

    Transfer possibility: Yes

    Contact information:

    Application fee: ~103 EUR

    Tuition fee: ~4600 EUR/annum

    Required documents: (1) Application form to the Rector of MU-Sofia (here), (2) Academic transcript of record, (3) a document for accreditation of the Higher Medical School in which the student studied

    Decision criteria for transfer: find here

    Transfer application deadline: 20th of August.

    Institute: Medical University of Lublin

    Country: Poland

    Transfer possibility: Yes

    Contact information: admissions[at]umlub[dot]pl

    Application fee: unclear

    Tuition fee: depends on year of study, but anywhere between 12-15,000 EUR/annum

    Required documents: (1) an application to the Dean of the appropriate Faculty, (2) a document issued by the candidate’s University, which certifies the candidate’s course of study [both certified], (3) a transcript of grades with ECTS points, form of credit and number of hours assigned to the course, (4) a certificate from the Dean’s Office certifying the promotion to the next year of studies, (5) a certified copy of high school diploma and the transcript of grades, (6) syllabi (course descriptions) of all courses, (7) a signed GDPR form, (8) passport copy, (9) health certificate, (10) English certificate with appropriate level.

    Decision criteria for transfer: find here

    Transfer application deadline: 1st August to 31st of August.

    Institute: Wroclaw Medical University

    Country: Poland

    Transfer possibility: Yes

    Contact information: admission[at]umw[dot]edu[dot]pl

    Application fee: unclear

    Tuition fee: 15,000 EUR/annum

    Required documents: find here

    Decision criteria for transfer: find here

    Transfer application deadline: 1st August to 15th of August.

    Institute: Medical University of Bialystok

    Country: Poland

    Transfer possibility: Yes

    Contact information: admission[at]umb[dot]edu[dot]pl

    Application fee: unclear

    Tuition fee: ~14,000 EUR/annum

    Required documents: find here

    Decision criteria for transfer: find here

    Transfer application deadline: 1st August to 10th of September.

    List of other universities checked:

    • University of Nicosia: transfers not accepted
    • University of Novi Sad: transfer deadline passed (typically at the beginning of June)
    • University of Belgrade: transfer deadline passed (typically at the beginning of June)
    • East European University: bad correspondence, difficult to find the relevant information
    • Charles University 2nd faculty: deadline passed (typically between November and February)
    • Hradec Králové Faculty of medicine: transfers not accepted
    • Jagiellonian University Medical College: transfers not accepted
    • Medical University of Lodz: transfers not accepted
    • Medical University Pleven: unclear information, bad correspondence
    • Medica​l University Plovdiv: transfers not accepted
    • Rīga Stradinš University: transfers not accepted
    • Medical University of Varna: transfers not accepted
    • Vilnius university: transfer deadline passed (typically in April)
    • University of Ljubljana: unavailable spots

    So that’s it for this post. I hope this is helpful for at least one person. Making such a decision is not the easiest, and neither is the process that accompanies it. Godspeed.

  • POTE’s Not Working Out For Me, What Next? Options in Hungary.

    POTE’s Not Working Out For Me, What Next? Options in Hungary.

    Hi guys!

    The exam period is fast approaching and I know it is a stressful time for many- heightened emotions and all that. For some, it will be a period of new decisions. I care about you all as students, and because I care about you, I know that sometimes the best thing I can tell another student is about the possibilities to redirect their future. This one is near and dear to me because I very much had these sentiments at a time. I felt all over the place and started to lose the passion I had, amidst thoughts of inadequacy. I won’t go into my own personal experience, perhaps in the future. Today’s about you.

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  • New Semester, What Do I Do?: An Interview With the 2023 Outstanding Student of the Year.

    Since we are at the beginning of the semester, I’d like to think we’ve started mapping out our study plans, checking out the syllabuses and such. No pressure if you haven’t, but you should probably get to it soon- week 1 becomes week 5 real quick.

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  • Why You 🫵 Should Be the Next IE Host

    Great news! Our favourite event of the year is just around the corner, on March 9th and I don’t know about you but I’m excited 🙌

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