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Aleksandra

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Aleksandra’s Career Goals

I am a premed student at Northeastern University. I'm a Biochemistry major & Psychology minor. I want to be a pediatrician, and I may specialize in neonatology.

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Aleksandra Oct 25 170 views

As an OD2 student, what is the best way I can make sure I stay on top of material for the NBEO board exams?

My Part I exam would take place in March 2026.

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Aleksandra Apr 26 536 views

How did you decide which states you would get an optometry license for?

I plan on living in New England after I graduate from optometry school in 2027, but am unsure exactly where I will end up. Did you receive an optometry license in one or multiple states, and why?

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Aleksandra Feb 17, 2023 849 views

What is the best way to pay off optometry school debt?

I will be an OD1 student next year, and I was wondering what other people's experiences are in terms of financial aid and paying off their optometry school debt.

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Aleksandra Dec 09, 2022 688 views

Why did you choose to go to optometry school?

I am currently a pre-optometry student, and was wondering what motivated optometrists to choose the field!

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Aleksandra Nov 10, 2020 1233 views

What careers require an MPH?

I am considering pursuing an MPH in the future, but I don't know anyone who uses it in their career. What makes an MPH degree unique?
#mph #publichealth #public-health #health #healthcare #stem #GivingisCaring

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Aleksandra Jul 29, 2020 995 views

Applying to Med School as a Low Income Student?

I know that the general advice for premed students is to keep undergraduate debt low, since the cost of applying can be thousands to begin with. I don't have concerns about having undergrad debt because of my school's generous financial aid (I get school grants, Pell Grants, work study, etc.)....

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Aleksandra Jul 29, 2020 873 views

When do I begin studying for the MCAT?

I just finished my first year as an undergraduate student. I'm majoring in biochemistry and minoring in psychology. I know these two fields are very helpful for the MCAT. (I am very interested in those fields as well, so it was not the only reason I chose them.) When did you begin studying for...

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Aleksandra May 04, 2019 992 views

What is something you wish you knew before you entered the medical field?

I am planning to be premed in college next year, and I don't know any medical professionals closely. I would appreciate any input on what surprised you about medicine, and what one should be prepared for. Thank you! #stem #women-in-stem #medicine #med #doctor #surgeon #premed #nurse #pa #ot #pt...

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Aleksandra Mar 05, 2019 787 views

How prominent are technology questions on the MCAT in comparison to strictly biological questions?

#tech #biology #MCAT #doctor #med #medicine #medschool #physician #science #biotechnology #exam

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Aleksandra Mar 05, 2019 762 views

How has biotechnology recently changed your life as a doctor?

#tech #doctor #physician #med #medschool #medicine #bio #biotechnology