Peer Advisor Blog Posts

When I was preparing to begin my journey at MBKU’s physician assistant program a year ago, one of the things I was most nervous for was the sheer amount of information, lectures, and studying that lie ahead of me.

As an incoming PA student, you’re repeatedly told that “PA school is like drinking from a fire hose”. This is not the most encouraging of images and I wondered if I was equipped to handle the load. It had been a while since I sat down and focused on studying for any extended period.

So, you finally got accepted into graduate school. Congratulations! This marks the beginning of a new chapter of your life.

Hello and welcome to MBKU!

COP class of 2027.

Welcome all – first and foremost congratulations!

Embarking on the journey of a graduate student is an exhilarating yet challenging experience. While school can be demanding, remember to enjoy this amazing time in your life and make the most of it. Here are some tips and experiences that have helped me navigate school, and I hope it helps you too. 

1. Set Realistic Expectations

If you ever find yourself feeling a little burnt out during a long study session and need a small and minimally time-consuming break, then this blog post is for you!

There are a couple of things you can do on or very close to campus to give your mind a little break from all the studying you’ve been doing.

If you are a local living near the Orange County area, commuting to MBKU is a great money-saving alternative to renting housing near campus!

After living on-campus at UC Irvine during undergrad, I decided to commute during my first year at MBKU since my family lives in Riverside (about 30 minutes without traffic). Commuting allowed me to spend more time practicing my clinical skills, making friends with classmates, attending club meetings, exploring the local area, and doing lots of studying.

Welcome! Congrats on starting your first year of graduate school!

“It is a common experience that a problem difficult at night is resolved in the morning after the committee of sleep has worked on it.” – John Steinbeck

Hello, MBKU Class of 2027! I am so happy to welcome you here.

Whether you are from the area, out of state, or out of the country, we know California is a melting pot of different cultures. Some that we may or may not be familiar with. As graduate students, we don’t have much time to explore the cultures we are surrounded by. I believe the best way to experience a culture is through food, and Fullerton and Orange County provide some of the best cultural exposure. So give yourself a break, grab a friend, and experience a new culture at one of these fantastic restaurants: