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The QBPA Blog


If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together!

How Extracurriculars Help Me



Mindfulness #2





It is very easy to get overwhelmed as university students. On top of our main focus of doing well in school, we have to juggle countless stresses as we transition into young adults, and eventually start our careers...


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Student Mental Health



Mindfulness #1





Mindfulness is often something we overlook as students. It is hard to make time for yourself with vigorous academic studies, getting involved in your community, and ensuring you are maintaining a healthy social life...


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Pandemic Self Evaluations



Life in Lockdown as a Student #2





This past year, with all its ups and downs, has ultimately helped me internalize what I want to pursue and what I need to do to get there...


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Building Good Habits



Looking Back: The Most Important Lessons Learned in Undergrad #1





These are just a few lessons that I learned, and I try to apply to my life on a daily basis. Keep in mind that I am not perfect, nor do I strive to be. I work hard to create the life that I want...


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My First Year of University...Online



Life in Lockdown as a Student #1





When it comes to online school, it is what you make of it. I think everyone has a different story, but I would classify my first-year of University as a success despite it being online...


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Charles Drew: Banked Blood



Summer Blog Post #5





Dr. Charles Drew’s story is one driven by passion and purpose. From the time he was in college, he always did what he cared for and what was important to him...


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Dr. Mae Jemison: Sky's the Limit



Summer Blog Post #4





Dr. Mae Jemison’s story is one that shows just how far pursuing medicine can take you. From a small town of Decatur, with a population of less than 2 000, to crossing the Atlantic into the Sub-Saharan countries of Sierra Leone and Liberia, to piercing through the Earth’s atmosphere into space, not even the sky’s the limit.


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Joycelyn Elders: An Inspiration to All



Summer Blog Post #3





Elders’ story is one of courage and determination. Her humble upbringing demonstrates that total exposure to a field of interest is not always necessary before pursuing it.


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Breaking the Barrier: The Story of Dr. Daniel Hale Williams



Summer Blog Post #2





Dr. Daniel Hale Williams was the most prominent African American surgeon in the United States in the late 19th century, but his success was not for him alone...


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The Life of Dr. Ben Carson



Summer Blog Post #1





Ben Carson’s story is an illustration of the success that can be had by believing in yourself and surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals for encouragement. He is a living example that you can overcome the obstacles of life and in so doing, inspire those around you through perseverance and focus.


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Summer 2020 Blog Post Series



Introduction





...Over the next few weeks, we will be releasing summaries of black doctors in the history of medicine. We encourage you to go beyond simply learning about these outstanding achievements, and reflect upon aspects that you can apply to your own life, using them as a means of motivation.


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The Life of a Student Athlete- Adversity Builds Character



Blog Post #11





Being a student athlete isn’t as glamorous as it seems. Don’t get me wrong, there are numerous perks and benefits. However, you must be mentally strong and resilient in order to balance ...


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Closer Than You Think!



Blog Post #10





For someone who’s worryingly indecisive, I’m surprised that little has changed about my decision to pursue Psychology. I’m a first year Arts student, and my projected major is Psychology (hoping I don’t suddenly have a change of heart anytime next week)...


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Fall in Love with Yourself and Every Piece that Makes YOU.



Blog Post #9





We each have our own connotations for love, whether romantic (devotion), familial (appreciation) or for our best friends (affection). What comes to mind when we think self-love? Do you have an affection for yourself? Do you appreciate...


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My Transformation Process



Blog Post #8





Have you ever felt your life being pulled into a certain direction and the thought of deviating from that path just never seems to work out? Well that's how I've felt when.....


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New year, New me?



Blog Post #7





Happy New Year everyone! The new semester is starting and we’re all excited, right?... Right?...


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Practice Makes Perfect



Blog Post #6





With exams less than a month away, fear of my first exam season, and of...


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My Plate



Blog Post #5





You would probably hear all university students say this, but I am busy…like really busy…like extremely busy… my plate is always full. I always have things to do but not enough time. However...


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Finding Balance



Blog Post #4





It’s now the middle of the semester and all the midterms and assignments are starting to...


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A Ride to Remember



Blog Post #3





University – what a trip it’s been. It’s only my first year and I already feel so ...


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This Is Not My End



Blog Post #2





I’m not too proud to say I have failed. Another summer has come and gone and it's weird to say ...


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How Did I Get Here



Blog Post #1





There are two types of people: people who are excited to go back to school, and people who are like me, who ...


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