Why blogging?

 First and foremost, Merry Christmas everyone! 

This blog has been on my mind from the time that I noticed my words had the ability to make an impact. I don't want to inflate my ego by thinking that the impact is significant enough to make a monumental difference, but I cannot ignore the fact that there are young girls aspiring to study medicine want to hear what I have to say. I've seen friends and colleagues establishing successful YouTube channels revolving around the same advice giving, where I'd given a couple of interviews about my own journey. The number of young girls and some boys that have reached out after recognizing me from these videos have been my inspiration in starting this blog. I don't want to deal with the many insecurities that resurface with seeing myself on the screen and overanalyzing what the words I've said and how they're going to be perceived. With written words, I have more control over the message I'm trying to give. 

So here it starts! It's kind of nerve wracking, knowing that I'm starting something which I will have to publicize on my social media accounts, putting it out into the world to see. With the various posts, I know I will be making a commitment to myself and any audience that I may garner. I will also be putting myself under the scrutiny of my own competitive mind. My brain will be wracked with what ifs? What if I fail? What if I'm laughed at? What if I'm overestimating my capacity? and many more. I may look back on this first post as the start of something great or as the beginning of yet another failed mission. Here's to hoping for the best and not being too hard on myself.

What will I write about and who will it be catered towards? Honestly, I'm going to write about my journey of deciding to get into medicine, and how I handled different obstacles as a woman. Male readers might realize that the posts are sometimes catered towards a female audience, but that is because being a woman is an extremely important part of my journey towards becoming a doctor. The journey starts from joining St. Xavier's College, Maitighar as a student of biology, through the entrance preparation phase, getting into Maharajgunj Medical Campus. the seven tough years of studying M.B.B.S, navigating life, relationships, government bonding and the current journey of aspiring to be ECFMG certified. Some of the topics that you can expect me to cover will include:

1. How to effectively study in plus two.

2. Is pre-medical entrance preparation necessary?

3. NAME or Vibrant? Where to go?

4. How to effectively utilize the time during your periods.

5. Hostel life, homesickness and studying.

And the list goes on. I want to start with my high school journey, and address the common concerns that young girls have expressed during our conversations. Of course topics that anyone has particular interest upon will also be considered and discussed. Please join me on this journey of navigating these challenging yet life changing times. I hope that with my words, I will be able to act as a voice of reason yet also remind you that it's all going to be alright!