Peer Advisor Blog Posts

By now, you’ve all had your first lab proficiency, which means you’ve all felt that pre-proficiency anxiety.

Those proficiencies are going to keep coming, so I’ve put together a list of five things my class did (and is still doing) to reduce those nerves.

The first three fall under the category of building your confidence:

The first thing is the most obvious: practice. The labs are open all the time, so if a class is cancelled or dismissed early, take advantage. It’s great to go in on test day and have muscle memory take over.

My first job I ever held was as a barista for Starbucks, and at the time I had no interest in drinking coffee and had no real reason to drink it.

You finally made it to the final stretch for the goal that you've been working so hard for the past few years: graduate school.

Is it easy? Or is it harder than you thought it would be? To me, graduate school is so different from undergrad, since there is a dense course load of relevant material to learn while you have a social life to balance outside of school.

The big question that runs through many student’s minds is: To relax or not to relax?!

There is no right or wrong answer to this question! It is a personal choice. However, the free weekend in between modules (at least for PA students) are there for a reason. It is a time to unwind and give your brain a much-needed break and reset. If you keep going full speed without any breaks the much-dreaded "burnout" rears its ugly head.

Trying to think of or find healthy yummy recipes to make while being in grad school full time can be difficult.

That’s why I wanted to give simple breakfast recipes so that you don’t have to brainstorm a meal.

Toast! Toast is simple, easy, and customizable. With a Costco membership you can buy two loaves of bread for $5. Put one loaf in the freezer – it will still toast perfectly.

It’s finals week, and my mind races as I walk to my campus mailbox to pick up my final proficiency rubric. I arrive at my mailbox to find…

… a letter.

Welcome SCCO and COP Classes of 2025 and SPAS Class of 2023! I’m so excited for your new journey here at Marshall B Ketchum!!

As many of you may already know from your previous experiences as undergraduate students, there are many moments throughout our academic journey where we may begin to feel burnout and exhaustion. This feeling is completely normal, especially during graduate school. Do not worry! I am here to help share some fun activities that have helped myself and other students prevent burnout.

Activity Number 1: TAKE BREAKS!

Grad school can be a big challenge, and finding the time for your studies, extracurriculars, and downtime on a quarter system can seem overwhelming and even impossible.

But never fear! Many before you have done it and soon you will too! Here are some tips that helped me navigate grad school and hopefully they will help you conquer not only your studies and extracurriculars, but find the much needed time for yourself during school.

Welcome to MBKU, COP and SCCO Classes of 2025 and SPAS Class of 2023!

Welcome to the MBKU Pharmily!

My favorite part about back-to-school season has always been about the school supplies. After experiencing my first year of pharmacy school online, I am more excited than ever before to come prepared and tackle my in-person pharmlife. Here is a list of school supplies that will be in my computer backpack…

1. IPad Pro 12.9-inch