This week has been rough to say the least. I have screamed, cried, and sat in silence, and I am exhausted. Watching black people getting murdered because they are Black is exhausting. I am tired. But you know what makes me even more tired, the apathy that many in the premed community have shown. I…
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I am an Igbo Nigerian girl trying to make the most out of what God has given me. I hope people will be interested, and want to know how this journey goes.
On Violence: Practical Steps to address Rape culture in Nigeria
n Nigeria, a drunk police officer shot and killed a 16 year old girl Tina as she was walking on the street. As well, a 22 year old girl Uwa was brutally raped and murdered in a church were she was studying. She eventually passed away. Another 12 year old girl was raped by 11 men after refusing their sexual advances. These are just the stories we know of.
Studying for the MCAT during a Pandemic-#RoadtoherMD
Hola everyone! Thank you all so much for the love I got on the last RTHM post. It really took a lot for me to start, but knowing that I’m helping even one person makes me feel better. I’ll start by giving some general application updates, and then some tips I have gathered along the…
Christmas was amazing!- #Storytime
Yes! I know it’s May, and given everything that is happening in the world, Christmas is far from our minds. However, I realized I never wrote about my Christmas break, and it was an amazing one. So here is a story time for all my peeps. Sit back and relax.
I started the application process!
Ndewo ndi banyi (Good day my peeps). Hope all is well. Like I mentioned in my last post, I have officially started my application process for medical school. I thought a lot about whether I should share my journey through this process, and I decided to for a few reasons. The first is that I…
Life Updates
Yes, I know my excuses are beginning to sound cliché but here me out. A lot has happened since the last time I wrote. I’m going to spill all the tea, and let you know some of the changes moving forward.
Happy Independence Day- a love letter from your daughter.
Happy Independence Day Nigeria,My home since I was bornI think of you everyday,even though I am not your biggest priority.Everything I do is so that we can be together,Not just for together sake,But in happiness and love.I want us to be strong,but you treat me like I’m unimportant.You watch me when I’m sick,but you refuse…
Plantain Mosa Recipe- #Nigeriansmallchopsrecipe
If you are Nigerian, and eat small chops a lot, you have probably encountered this delicious snack. I have been eating this thing for a long time, but I didn’t know the name. During my internship, we would have small chops provided for meetings. One day I asked them what this small round ball near…
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