CELLebraTEZ

It’s almost been a month in grad school, and I am already questioning myself whether I can surive! The workload is crazy! I now know why everyone kept warning me about what I was getting myself into! Lectures everyday for 3 hours, reading papers, working on problem sets (and they never end) and lastly doing rotations to find a lab to join. And of course, you have to read papers for the rotation to be prepared to answer questions and ask smart questions. When people say there is no such thing as a stupid question, let me tell you, there are such things as stupid questions! What is the best way to study for your first exam? For me, personally, I found the tutoring sessions very helpful! It has been 4 years since I have been in a “formal” classroom setting and I found these sessions extremely helpful for talking through concepts and problems with fellow students instead of Professors. Out of class study groups. I kind of forced myself to join a study group and by far one of the ...

One of the reasons I absolutely loved UT-Southwestern when I came for interview weekend was because I learned about an organization called SPEaC, Science Policy, Education and Communication Club. Just as the name suggests, the organization helps students sharpen their skills in science advocacy, educational outreach and science communication. This weekend, I participated in an amazing educational outreach program at the Perot Museum. Check out the pics!! ~Cell-ebraTez

Today was the first day of lab rotations and it couldn't have gone more perfect. It was exactly what I needed today!!  1. My first day in lab since May!  2. I learned how to do perfusions.  3. I dissected at least 10 mice collecting adipose depots as well as other tissues I have never done before! The diagram shows some of the fat pads I removed, didn't need all of them shown below.  I was afraid I would have forgotten alot of my lab techniques, but I am glad that a world tour could not take those away from me! :D Stay tuned for more lab fun!!  ~Cell-ebraTez