Peer Advisor Blog Posts

Congratulations on getting into PA school! Here are 5 things I wish I knew before starting:

1. Make a schedule and try to stick to it. Write out your priorities and then find a way to fit them in. Sleep, health, relaxation, time with loved ones… it’s a marathon, not a sprint! Make sure you pause and reflect from time to time to remind yourself of all you have accomplished. PA school is not for the faint of heart and you are making sacrifices to be here.

Embarking on my journey at MBKU College of Pharmacy is akin to setting sail on a vast ocean of knowledge, challenges, and immense rewards.

In the whirlwind of lectures and exams, it’s easy to lose sight of the shore - your personal well-being and life outside academics. Yet, maintaining a balanced life is not just advisable; it's essential for success and fulfillment. Although I am still learning and growing every day, here are some ways in which I try my best to maintain balance as an MBKU student. 

Welcome to Marshall B. Ketchum University.

I would like to extend my congratulations and best wishes to the students at the Southern California College of Optometry and the School of Physician Assistant Studies and wish you luck in all your future endeavors. However, I want to extend a warm welcome to the incoming class of 2027 to the College of Pharmacy.

When you need a study break or making plans for the weekend, here are some spots to check out in Southern California. These are some personal favorites including shopping, museums, and nightlife.

Shopping

1.South Coast Plaza

Graduate school and professional academia may seem overwhelming at first, especially for those not used to this community's norms and customs.

In my experience, there are comparably fewer resources on what it's like being a first-generation graduate student (FGGS) than there are for first-generation college students. Thus, I found it very important to create a post where I can share a few things that I have picked up along the way and have helped me adapt to my Physician Assistant (PA) studies as a FGGS:

#1 - Fighting imposter syndrome

Self-doubt and imposter syndrome are two formidable obstacles that can hinder personal and professional growth, leading to self-sabotage, missed opportunities, and a fear of failure that keeps us from reaching our full potential.

What’s up everybody!

One of the first pieces of advice you will hear entering graduate school is DO NOT PROCRASTINATE.

Knowing myself having been a chronic procrastinator my entire life, hearing this made me anxious and uneasy, wondering if I had what it takes to be successful in grad school. While this advice is extremely valid and valuable, sometimes life just happens and you may find yourself in a position where you’re behind and while it may seem like it at the time, it does not mean the end of the world.

Tips on how to catch up on coursework and break procrastination habits.

Time management is one of the most important skills to have during graduate school.

If you struggle with it, you’re not alone! Google Calendar is a simple way to visualize the time you have each day and map out how to best utilize it. Let’s go over some GCal basics and some ways to make your calendar your own!

The Basics

Never used Google Calendar? No problem! First things first, you need to map out your weekly class schedule. 

One of the more difficult things about graduate school that I found is having enough time for yourself.