tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11269786020156736412024-03-19T03:39:39.908-07:00Med School Tips and AdviceA site dedicated to providing the best tips and advice on how to get into med school and how to organize yourself in order to finish it with good grades.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1126978602015673641.post-46160199548374122602014-11-08T13:35:00.000-08:002014-11-08T13:35:10.355-08:00The "Three Day Diet" Explained and Reviewed<a href="http://img.webmd.boots.com/dtmcms/live/webmd_uk/consumer_assets/site_images/articles/features/other/375x321_3_day_diet_features.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://img.webmd.boots.com/dtmcms/live/webmd_uk/consumer_assets/site_images/articles/features/other/375x321_3_day_diet_features.jpg" height="273" width="320" /></a>Fitness and dieting are part of who I am, and as such I often get asked a lot of questions regarding weight loss. One has been popping up a lot lately, so I though that I should write a nice blog entry to address it. So, people want to know just what I think about the “Three Day Diet”. They also seem to be particularly interested in how quickly they could lose weight with this diet if it is really something that works.<br />
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In my opinion you should first try the 5:2 diet program because it is somewhat similar and based on actual scientific evidence. It is also much easier to follow along than the <i>Three Day Diet.</i><br />
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Why? Well, let me warn you right away that the “Three Day Diet” is a very strict dieting plan and not everyone can follow it. However, if you can make it through the first week you're probably good to go. Still, this is hardly an effective long-term diet strategy and this is why I am against it.<br />
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If you follow the meal plan as expected then I am almost positive that you can expect to see some effective weight-loss. However, I strongly encourage that you do this in addition to a good exercise routine if you want to see real results.<br />
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Let me also include a word or two about the health effects of this program. While is completely safe and healthy for your body, it is a bad program for a long-term diet. After three-four weeks you should abandon this plan and switch to something sustainable to prevent the lost weight from coming back. So, let’s get in the details and the mechanics of the dieting plan. As you might have guessed by now the principle idea is that you will diet for three days and then eat regularly, in moderation, for the rest of the week.<br />
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Allow me to give you a simple example: you can use this diet program on the weekends and Monday (that's your 3 days) and then try to enjoy the rest of the word week as you wish. On the weekend you will rinse and repeat of course! However, during the rest of the week you'll have to make sure not to eat any junk food, unprocessed sugars and overall high calorie meals. I would personally like to recommend that you <a href="http://dietsthatworkgreat.com/">stick to the simple and easy-to-follow Mediterranean diet plan</a> for the rest of the week.<br />
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So, let's look at the three day diet menu, shall we?<br />
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Menu for Day One</h2>
<b>Breakfast:</b> Black coffee or tea without sugar, toast jam;<br />
<b>Mid-day:</b> half a grapefruit;<br />
<b>Lunch:</b> 1/2 cans of tuna in its own juice, 1 slice of crusty bread, 4 radishes, cucumber or 2;<br />
<b>Dinner:</b> 100g (wet weight) of chicken without skin and fat, then cooked in a little butter green beans or cooked beets, 1 small loaf of bread. Chicken chopped finely, add 1 teaspoon of soy sauce, stirring constantly, quickly fry in a dry frying pan;<br />
<b>Right before bed:</b> 1 green apple.<br />
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Menu for Day Two</h2>
<b>Breakfast: </b>Black coffee or tea without sugar, 1 egg (in any form – boiled, scrambled, in the form of an omelet), 1 slice of bread;<br />
<b>Mid-day: </b>1 banana;<br />
<b>Lunch:</b> 1 cup cottage cheese, 4 radishes, dill, 5 crackers;<br />
<b>Dinner:</b> 150g of fish baked in foil, cooked broccoli, 2 grated carrots, 1 crisp bread. Option – you can replace the broccoli carrots + per serving dietary beets;<br />
<b>Right before bed:</b> Tea with dried apricots or prunes (not more than 10 units).<br />
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<b>PS:</b> If you are interested in more awesome and healthy diets, <a href="http://dietsthatworkgreat.com/">I run a healthy diets blog</a> that I highly encourage you to visit!<br />
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Menu for Day Three</h2>
<b>Breakfast: </b>Black coffee or tea without sugar, 5 crackers, 1 slice low-fat cheese.<br />
<b>Follow-up breakfast</b>: 1 green apple;<br />
<b>Lunch: </b>1 boiled egg, 1 cucumber (fresh or salty), 4 radishes, 1 slice of bread;<br />
<b>Dinner:</b> can of tuna, boiled beets, stewed cauliflower, 1 small loaf of bread. Option: replace tuna 200 g (wet weight) Chicken, prepared as described above;<br />
<b>Right before bed:</b> half a small melon or a small apple.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1126978602015673641.post-56903564192641176752014-02-04T17:27:00.002-08:002014-02-04T17:28:30.147-08:00Top 5 Android Apps for Med School StudentsGetting through med school is hard for a variety of reasons, but I've always considered that pure memorization is a major concern and downfall for many med school students. There are just so many things that you need to memorize (especially during Anatomy course) and for a lot of people this is a major problem. Another issue is organizing your schedule - a lot of students don't know how to do this. Therefor <b>countless hours are lost</b> and you fail your tests; but if those hours had been planned and used productively you would have passed with flying colors. If you are already addicted to technology then don't try to run away - embrace it! This is my list of the <i>top 5 Android apps for med school students</i> which will help you become more productive and enhance your study session.<br />
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Visual Anatomy (Free)</h2>
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This Android app is relatively small (only 9.1 megabytes) and it is completely free. However, the <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hssn.anatomyfree">Visual Anatomy app</a> can only be useful for your pre-med and first year days, outside of that it lacks a lot of information and details that you will probably need. However, if you are a new med school students (or planning to become one) then this is a really brilliant app. Here are some of the features I enjoy the most:<br />
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<li>High quality and high-resolution images</li>
<li>Multiple choice quiz to test your knowledge</li>
<li>Descriptions and useful information for muscles and bones</li>
<li>Support for English and French</li>
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Timetable (Free)</h2>
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You are probably too old to keep a timetable - everyone would laugh at you! Well, if you have one on your smartphone nobody has to know! Alright, enough with the bad jokes, let us get to the point. Like I mentioned above: you need to be organized in order to survive med school! A timetable isn't there just so you can keep track of your classes, you should use it to make a general schedule of your study sessions and leisure activities. This amazing <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gabrielittner.timetable">Timetable for Android</a> application is free and easy to use so I highly suggest it!</div>
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Physiology Learning (Free)</h2>
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The essential course during the first year is physiology and if you cannot master this then you won't have an easy time becoming a doctor. With that being said, the app <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.elsevier.physiologyapp">Physiology Learning</a> really does a good job at filling the blanks in your knowledge. It is an easy-to-use educational material that comes with a quiz mode and allows you to make notes about your studies.</div>
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Dental Anatomy (Free)</h2>
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This is an application which is far better suited for those in dental school, however, there may come a time when you will be in the need of this app so I suggest you get it if possible. The dental anatomy app is free, very intuitive and simple to use. I am not an expert on dental anatomy but I can see there is a lot missing - but you could hardly expect anything more from this 13MB, free app.</div>
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3D Brain (Free)</h2>
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Finally, here is yet another anatomy application for medical school students. This time the focus is purely on the brain and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.dnalc.threedbrain">3D Brain</a> will provide you with a quick resource that you can use to check out something if you are unsure. The application is extremely minimal and simple and is best used as a quick flash card resource during your first year. That fact that it takes less than 1 MB of space is also a huge plus for it in my opinion and I highly recommend it.<br />
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So that's it for my list of the top 5 Android apps for medical school students. Are there any that you believe should be on this list? If so, please feel free to tell me in the comments section and I will happily expand this list into a "top 10"! </div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1126978602015673641.post-43368971778617789762014-01-18T19:35:00.000-08:002014-01-19T06:01:24.609-08:00Med School with 30 Years Old - Is It Even Possible?<div style="text-align: justify;">
Starting med school with 30 years of age - can it be done? A lot of people wonder if they are just simply too old for med school as it may seem like a bad idea at first. But why? Why is perusing your goals and gaining a better education a bad idea? For most people the answer is simple - <i>I am just too old for med school</i>. This isn't because people think that they won't be able to learn and graduate, but because it takes a lot of time to finish med school in the first place. </div>
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In fact, if we assume you've finished collage, it will take a minimum of 7 years to become a doctor. However, you would be surprised as to how many people actually enroll into med school with 30. While it is not the most common demographic, it is also not unusual to see people how are a lot older than that. You should have no prejudice about your age and I assure you that nobody will think less of you. The only thing that you really need to ask yourself is this - <i>can I actually find the time to finish med school?</i></div>
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If you already have a job and family (especially kids) then finishing med school will be a very hard task. The task of successfully finishing med school within 7 to 8 years is already hard enough without the extra commitments hovering over your shoulder. Aside from the matter of time, I am sure that you know that med school is<b> very expensive in the US</b>.</div>
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Finishing a Medical School Abroad</h2>
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The Caribbean is known for being full of offshore med schools that are full of people from North America. In fact, Wikipedia states that only 5% of the students here are from the local population and that the average students is from USA or Canada and their age is between 27 and 32. Sounds pretty good doesn't it? If you've been looking for information about medical school with 30 in the past then you've probably heard of these schools already.</div>
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But the problem is that these types of med schools are more suited towards people who already have a job in the industry (nurses for example) so that they can achieve better knowledge and education in order to improve their career. There is also a running opinion that offshore med schools are looked down upon once you start seeking a job. You can read more about offshore med schools on the link above, but for now let us talk about a different alternative: finishing medical school abroad in Europe.<br />
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Europe? Yeah, sounds like it is a bit too far away from home, especially for someone trying to go to med school with 30. <b>But</b> trust me when I say that is worth it! Not just for the skills and knowledge that you will gain, but also in a financial way. We recently talked about the <a href="http://surviving-med-school.blogspot.com/2014/01/medical-faculty-novi-sad-requirements.html">Faculty of Medicine of Novi Sad</a> in Serbia where tuition costs <b>only ~4.800 dollars for a whole year!</b> Mind you, this is a very good med school and we often hire their surgeons to come to the USA and work for us. But you might be wondering why is it so affordable then?</div>
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There are several reasons. One of them is that most people in Serbia cannot afford prices like this. As a result, the government gives universities most of their funding and the costs for local and foreign students are significantly reduced. Another advantage of studying here are the low living costs and the special English class that you will attend once you enroll there.</div>
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This means that you will be a part of a small group of 20 people and as such you will have a higher quality of education as the faculty staff will have more time to dedicate themselves to your development. I strongly encourage you to view the link above for more information about this little gem that is attracting a lot of foreign students from North America and Western Europe each year.</div>
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Med School With 30 - an Alternative Idea</h2>
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If you cannot support yourself through med school due to a lack of money or time this doesn't mean you have to give up on being a part of the medical industry. There are many similar careers that you can pursue in this field and they won't take so much of your time. An obvious example is that you can choose to <b>become a Physician Assistant</b> instead. Most of these programs are completed within 2 to 3 years and as such they may be a wiser choice. </div>
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Most of your duties as a physician assistant will include counseling and treating patients. If you gain enough experience and work on your education via seminars and courses, you will be able to take part in the process of diagnosing illnesses as well as assisting during surgery. In most States you will also be able to prescribe certain medication.</div>
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For someone who is thinking of getting into med school at 30 this is a very good alternative. The job itself later on will provide you with a nice salary as well as with options to advanced your career. Along with this you will have a lot more free time for your social life or other projects unlike those who become doctors and surgeons.</div>
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The Faculty of Medicine in Novi Sad is a well-known med school in Eastern Europe that provides a special course in English for foreign students. Along with the Faculty of Medicine in Belgrade it is one of the most prestigious schools of its kind on the Balkan peninsula. The faculty provides three courses for foreigners: medicine, pharmacy and dentistry. </div>
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All of the<b> courses are in English</b> and they only accept <b>20 people per course</b> each year. Thus, this means that getting in is a challenge, but it is well worth the effort. Just think about it - wouldn't it be awesome to be working in a group of 20 people? The professors will be able to fully dedicate themselves to your development and as such you will certainly get your money worth.</div>
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<li>Where is Novi Sad? What is it like?</li>
<li>What are the requirements to study in Novi Sad as a foreign student?</li>
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Why Study Medicine in Novi Sad?</h2>
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The city of Novi Sad is located in the northern region of Serbia and it is the largest city in this region. However, it may seem rather small for someone from the US as it only has a population of roughly 230,000. If you have ever been to Italy or Austria then the architecture of the town will likely seem very familiar. It is a beautiful city with a long history and tradition which features people of various nationalities, religions and cultures. </div>
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Just about everyone in Novi Sad (and in Serbia) knows how to speak English as their second language and a lot of people may be able to talk in French or German. As a result you will find it very easy to navigate the city and meet new people, colleagues and friends. Aside from this the city is well-known for its restaurants and nightclubs and there are a lot of tourists from Europe throughout the year.</div>
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That's all well and fine. But why study med school here? Well, there are various reasons, but here a few that we can single out as bullet points:</div>
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<li>Three unique courses are available depending on your interests </li>
<li>You will work in a small group which means that the quality of your lessons will be better than in most places</li>
<li>Tuition costs are very low and the costs of living aren't very high either</li>
<li>You will get a chance to see real procedures and assist real doctors in medical clinics. A lot of other faculties offer this, but they execute it very late.</li>
<li>The school itself is a part of a large complex which includes the town's medical center and hospital.</li>
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Medical School in Novi Sad Requirements</h2>
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The requirements to study med school in Novi Sad are subject to change and you should certainly follow their <a href="http://www.medical.uns.ac.rs/en/index.php">official website</a>, but for now I will explain how the application process works. The first thing you should do is choose which course you would like to take. There are three courses:</div>
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<li>Dentistry</li>
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The next step is to provide proof that you posses the appropriate command of the English language. For people in the US and UK this isn't really required, but if you are from a country where English isn't the first language then you will need a document of your choosing (IELTS, FC, TOEFL) in order to prove your language proficiency.<br />
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Entrance Exam</h3>
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The next step is to apply and come to the faculty to take the entrance exam. For the admission into your first year of study of dentistry or medicine you will need to pass a written text in Biology and Chemistry. You will need to have a minimum of 7 out 20 points on both tests in order to be considered. If you are interested in studying Pharmacy then you will be given a test in Chemistry and Mathematics. If you pass these tests you will be invited into a formal interview which isn't a big deal and at this point you are probably already accepted.</div>
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Keep in mind though that there will be handful of documents that you will need to bring. These include your secondary school diploma, birth certificate and the official application form. If you are accepted then you will need to pay the tuition fees and health insurance.</div>
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Tuition Fees and Costs in Novi Sad</h2>
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Regardless of your chosen course, the tuition fee costs 3.600 euros or roughly 4.800 US dollars. This doesn't include any sort of accommodation, but it does give you access to the school's library and other facilities. The entrance exam fee is set at 60 euros and you will need to pay around 10 to 20 euros as a fee for every exam that you take during your academic year.</div>
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Once again, the cost of 3600 euros is for the entire academic year (includes both semesters) and it is paid upfront after you are accepted into the faculty.</div>
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But what about the costs of living in Novi Sad? Well, honestly, for someone who lives in the US the prices in Novi Sad will seem very affordable and rightfully so. Here is an overview of some of the living expenses to help you see just how much money you will need to study here.</div>
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<li>Rent per month apartment (1 bedroom) in City Center - 150 to 215 euros ($203 to $295)</li>
<li>Rent per month apartment (3 bedroom) in City Center - 250 to 315 euros ($340 to $475)</li>
<li>Buying an apartment - price per square meter in City Center - 1.000 to 1.400 euros ($1.415 to $1.908)</li>
<li>Buying an apartment - price per square meter in the suburbs - 800 to 1.100 euros ($1.086 to $1.357)</li>
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<li>Milk (1 liter) - 0.80 euros ($1.10)</li>
<li>Fresh white bread (500g) - 0.45 euros ($0.60)</li>
<li>Eggs (12) - 1.50 euros ($1.86)</li>
<li>Water (1.5 liter bottle) - 0.40 euros ($0.50)</li>
<li>Pack of cigarettes (Marlboro) - 1.80 euros ($2.4)</li>
<li>Apples (1 kg) - 0.90 euros (1.15$)</li>
<li>Meal, inexpensive restaurant - starting at 4 euros ($5.50) </li>
<li>Combo meal at McDonald's - starting at 4 euros ($5.50) </li>
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General Tips and Advice</h2>
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If you are interested in studying med school in Novi Sad then here is a list of our tips and advice:</div>
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<li>Contact the faculty as soon as possible and start preparing your entrance exam</li>
<li>Visit Novi Sad before the entrance exam at least once and organize a tour of the faculty with the local staff via email before you get there</li>
<li>You can attend special classes at the faculty to prepare for the exam, this is highly recommended and will cost you around 300 to 600 euros ()</li>
<li>While you only need 7 out 20 per entrance exam to be considered, take note that exams in Serbia are rather harder than in the US and that you will need to make special preparations</li>
<li>Learn more about Novi Sad and Serbia in general, maybe even learn a bit about their culture and language.</li>
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While this article won't exactly help you finish your studies in med school, it will help you with an issue that a lot of people (especially women) struggle with. On average, 1 out of 6 women will be sexually assaulted in their lifetime and women in college are four times more likely to be assaulted. This isn't a cause for paranoia or a reason to be scared of going to collage. However, this is a valid threat to keep in mind before you make stupid decisions or bad calls. In this article we will explore how students can secure their room and learn self-defense in case things go wrong. Remember, it only takes one psychotic lunatic to destroy one's life and it is up to you to take things into your own hands!</div>
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Also, if you are going abroad or a bit too far from home, your parents will certainly have a better peace of mind if they know that you can kick some @$$ (talking from personal experience)! :D</div>
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A very practical solution for this problem is to simply enroll in a short self-defense course before you go to college. Also, there are a lot these courses that are often organized at schools themselves, but we highly recommend you get this out of the way before your studies and classes begin. A lot of you may be thinking: <i>but that could be expensive and very time-consuming</i>! Actually it really isn't and you may often find courses like this to be free, especially for women.<br />
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As for the time consuming part, this obviously depends on the course and your own ability to organize your schedule and manage your commitments and duties. In general, a course like this will require you to come to class once or twice a week for a total of 2 to 4 hours of your time per week. However, these courses are usually done in less then a month so no need to worry about it stretching on too long. </div>
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If the course is ran by an experienced trainer then you will probably get the chance to learn some interesting things abut anatomy and the way the human body functions in stressful and dangerous situations. If you are just starting out med school then information like this may be very helpful so that's actually an extra bonus!</div>
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If it is legal in your area and permitted by the campus rules, we recommend that you invest some money into a canister or two of disguised pepper spray. If a self-defense course isn't a valid option for you, then at least take the time to buy one of these handy products. Did you know that some of these canisters can be disguised as perfume or lipstick bottles? This allows you to always have a very powerful element of surprise in your pocket/purse. We recommend this product - <i><b><a href="http://www.yourgreatestprotection.com/streetwise-perfume-pepper-spray-heart.aspx">Heart: Perfume Pepper Spray by Streetwise</a></b></i> as it provides amazing stopping power for only $14.95 and the website we linked also provides free shipping.</div>
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The most important thing to recommend in this section is to remember to check if your door is locked. This is especially important during the night, when you are away or even if you just hop into the shower for a movement or run downstairs to borrow a book. Aside from this, here are a couple of other handy tips to keep in mind:</div>
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<li>Don't leave your things all over the place, even if you are in the library. If you leave some important stuff just standing there while you hop to the vending machine in the hallway just to get something to eat then you should be prepared to return and find some of your stuff missing. Be careful!</li>
<li>Keep important numbers on several places. These include things such as the police, firemen, collage services, your bank, family and friends. Don't just keep these numbers on your smartphone, but write them down somewhere in case the phone itself is the things that gets stolen. </li>
<li>If your credit card gets stolen remember to quickly call the bank and have them cancel it before someone cashes it out.</li>
<li>Make friends! No, seriously making real friends at campus is such a wonderful thing! These people will be your future colleagues at one point and there is no reason not to get to know them right away. These is another reason as well - you are stronger and safer in a group, especially if you go out somewhere. </li>
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