Insights about applying to medical schools (Canada, USA, & UK)
Applying to medical school can be a daunting process: grades, standardised exams, interviews can be overwhelming! Canadian Medical Student Monica Taing offers her insights. (only Canadian, US, and UK schools)
Rumie Byte Club 😳 How does my body respond to stress?
Imagine your heart is racing, your palms start sweating, and you start breathing more quickly as you think about your busy week ahead: you’re feeling the physical effects of stress!
“I’ll get to it tomorrow” OR “I work better under pressure” Does that sound familiar? You were probably procrastinating 👀 But now that you know, you can do something about it!
Rumie Byte Club 😣 Label your emotions to confront them
Think about the last time you had a big emotional response. One strategy to move through them is to identify the type of emotion you are feeling, and really allow yourself to feel it!
Rumie Byte Club 📈Turn rejection into a learning opportunity
We all experience rejection. Rejection may not be your favorite thing, but with the right mindset it can actually be an opportunity to learn! Join and let's discuss.
Rumie Byte Club 🧠 Identify and combat cognitive distortions
“I got an A on that test? I must have just gotten lucky. / I'm the worst friend in the entire world." These are cognitive distortions: ways your mind sometimes works against you and makes it hard to see the world around.
Preparing For the Next Step: Productive Winter Break Activities with Psych2Go
Join Monica (Graduate Medical Student) for an interactive discussion about productive winter break activities! Topics include helpful study tips and wellness ideas.
Rumie Byte Club 😩 How can I discuss (and work on) handling criticism?
“How do you handle criticism?” The good thing is, you can prepare for this question, and even if you’re not actively interviewing it’s still a great exercise in self-awareness.
Rumie Byte Club 😬 How can I discuss (and work on) my weaknesses?
One super common interview question that can catch you off-guard is, “What’s your biggest weakness?” The good thing is, you can prepare for this question. It’s a great exercise in self-awareness too.
Rumie Byte Club! 💼 How can I prepare for behavioural interview questions?
Even though every interview is different, and you can’t 100% predict what you’ll be asked, chances are high that you will need to answer behavioural questions. Let's talk about!
Rumie Byte Club! 📝 How can I write an impactful resume?
Whether you’re working on your very first resume or you have lots of experience, the bullet points are essential to telling your career story. Join to learn more about!
Rumie Byte Club! 💪 How can I build self-confidence? 💪
Do you often doubt yourself and your decisions? Depend on others to validate your achievements? Neglect to voice your own needs? You are not alone in experiencing those things, but you might benefit from a boost!
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