Meeting with my Professor...

Hello World, 

-- 57 Days until my MCAT -- 

I had a meeting with my science professor today who will be writing me my letter of recommendation. It was a little nerve wracking because I didn't really think she would have any questions for me. She did! Here are a couple she asked me (that I was really nervous for) and an extra few you should be prepared with when talking to your professors: 

• What made you want to go into medicine?
• What did you do to explore your interest in medicine?
• What did you learn from my class that helped you in your understanding of medicine? 
• What research have you done? 

Some of these answers can be gleaned from looking at your resume, but they are very busy people! I suggest answering these in a way that is well thought out and shows you are prepared for/and still preparing to medical school. 

I was studying Biology today and saw this really cool fact: 

Anti cancer drugs target thymine because it blocks DNA replication and inhibits rapidly dividing cancer cells. However some normal body cells replicate often like hair follicles and lining of cells in gut, explaining the side effects of chemotherapy. 
Also, check out my view! I was on the top floor of the engineering building studying in a cozy armchair. 

It started pouring 2 minutes later!

I also watched this really funny video that helped clear up a couple things about transcription and translation! I really like the way they make the science more engaging and related it to Hot Pockets!! (Caliente Pockets for you Jim Gaffigan fans.) Check it out! It made me laugh out loud a couple times!

Today's green juice: 

• 3 cups of kale and spinach (2x the regular amount) 
• 1 green pear 
• 1 mango 
• 1 large carrot

Today's goals: 

• were not a complete fail! I like my method of reading all the content first and testing intermittently for the first bit.

Today's side notes: 

• I am doing a lot of research on how to prepare properly and be smart when applying to medical schools. I want to make sure I apply and get in once and for all! 
• My best friend got into med school at her top choice! I am so excited for her, but more so because she deferred a year and will start med school with me! This means more time to finish her research for her Master's and some time off before med school starts.  

Toodles, 

Catherine