Category Archives: Academics

We All Deserve a Break

We all deserve a break! Here are a few ideas to enjoy the break. Continue reading

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Did someone say photography?

This semester I am taking Advanced Digital Imaging 398J, which is a photography course. This is in conjunction with Digital Imaging, which I took last semester. In this class we shoot in a Raw setting and edit in Camera RAW … Continue reading

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Secret to adding 1-2 hours in your day!

What if I told you that you could potentially find more hours in your day- not by waking up early or by sleeping late, but by using social media wisely? Sounds intriguing right? I am not a social media junkie; … Continue reading

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Is Sitting the New Smoking?

I am sure you have heard the saying “Sitting is the New Smoking”. But is it really the new smoking, and if so, why? The phrase was coined by Dr. James Levine, director of the Mayo Clinic-Arizona State University Obesity Solutions … Continue reading

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Everyone is Welcomed

There are two reasons why I attend events- knowledge building and networking. Yesterday, I noticed the postings on The Universities at Shady Grove (USG) Facebook page for the International Night event and immediately thought “I MUST ATTEND THIS EVENT” as … Continue reading

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What makes a good leader?

What makes a good leader? How can you become one? Read here and find out! Continue reading

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Design is easy with 3D Modeling in Adobe Dimension!

Have you ever heard of Adobe Dimension CC? Have you ever wanted to try 3D modeling? Dimension is a 3D design software using photorealistic technology that allows you to build product mockups, test environment backgrounds, and test out different light … Continue reading

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Candid read: The truth about spring semester

I like to think that I have a researcher’s brain. I love to investigate, search for facts, statistics and stories to quench my curiosity. This week when I started to feel worn down by the semester, I naturally began to … Continue reading

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Happy Place

In my first post of the semester, I mentioned that I’m taking an elective called Pharmacotherapy of the Critically Ill Patient. What I didn’t mention is that this course is only offered in Baltimore. So, every Tuesday, I fill up … Continue reading

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Simple tips for a successful group project

Effective group work can be an excellent cooperative learning tool. Team members typically bring different perspectives to a subject and with that, a platform is created to understand a topic better. In my research class, we were recently asked to … Continue reading

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