Every day when I get home from a long day of classes/studying, without fail, I head straight to the kitchen and feel like a ravenous monster. I want to eat everything in sight; I feel like I haven’t eaten in days. I did some research on why I constantly felt ‘hungry,’ even after I would eat. […]
Ashleigh Frialde
MS2
Originally from South Carolina, Ashleigh is a second-year international medical student. She graduated from Clemson University with a degree in Spanish and International Health with Emphasis in Health Administration. Before graduation, she had the opportunity to spend a semester abroad in Costa Rica, where she became fluent in Spanish.
Ashleigh is currently preparing and studying for the USMLE Step 1. In her spare time, she is a petsitter and dog walker. She also loves traveling, reading, experimenting with new recipes, and writing for her personal blog, www.IslandMedStudentBlog.com.
World Health Day: Focusing on Depression
Every year, World Health Day is celebrated on April 7th to mark the anniversary of the World Health Organization being founded. This is a great opportunity every year to advise and educate the population on different health topics. This year’s topic is depression. Depression is common not only in the general population but in the medical field […]
Class Studies vs. USMLE Studies: Where’s the Balance?
It’s difficult to maintain balance in medical school. I am on campus most of the day studying for classes and exams. When I do have free time, I’m spending it in bed watching Netflix, or hanging out with friends. When is a good time to incorporate studying for USMLE? I spoke with several students about this and heard […]
