Linda NguyenMy Yelp Elite Squad 2020 Renomination ApplicationThis year, I reached almost 300 business reviews on Yelp. I never thought I would have achieved this milestone in the three years that I…Jan 8, 2020Jan 8, 2020
Linda NguyenWhy I Will Never Stop DancingA common misconception that society has towards medical students is this: that it’s your entire identity. That the moment you become a…Dec 7, 2019Dec 7, 2019
Linda NguyenMy Experience Using a Menstrual Cup for the First TimeI remember when I had my first period around age 12. Of course, I had seen the mandatory puberty video that we were shown in 5th grade, as…Oct 17, 2019Oct 17, 2019
Linda NguyenDo Blue Light Blocking Glasses Work?Six months ago, I experienced major eye strain from looking at my computer and phone for a combined average of 10 hours/day. That number…Sep 17, 20191Sep 17, 20191
Linda NguyenWhat’s the Second Year of Medical School Really Like?Three weeks and two exams later, I think I finally understand what the second year of medical school is all about, at least at my school’s…Sep 2, 2019Sep 2, 2019
Linda NguyenThe Summer before M2 Year: How I Paid Tribute to my Last “Real” Summer BreakAs I write this, there are T-14 hours until the start of my second year of medical school. I didn’t think I was dreading M2 year, but here…Aug 5, 2019Aug 5, 2019
Linda NguyenGrocery Shopping on a Budget: 10 Ways to Save Money on GroceriesAs I’ve become more familiar with the different grocery stores in my neighborhood, I’ve relied on several principles while grocery…Jun 20, 2019Jun 20, 2019
Linda NguyenHow I Halved my Triglycerides in a Year (and Increased my Good Cholesterol)Imagine you’re trying to swim against a river current or climbing a sand dune. You’re clearly breaking a sweat, but it looks like you’re…Jun 6, 2019Jun 6, 2019
Linda Nguyen22 Exams Later: My First Year as a Medical StudentIt’s really hard to know what the first year of med school is all about unless you’re experiencing it yourself. Every med school…May 19, 2019May 19, 2019
Linda NguyenHow to Stay Grounded in Medical SchoolTo those of you in graduate school, keep reminding yourself that you belong and that if things aren’t working out for you in the moment, itApr 24, 2019Apr 24, 2019