College Diaries: A Day in the Life of a Medical Student

Morning Routine

• Late start disturbed morning schedule
• Took a shower
• Needed some rest before starting the day

Hostel Life Insights

• Sharing a glimpse of hostel life in an Indian medical college
• New mic has made vlogging more convenient
• Asked for feedback on voiceovers vs. direct talking

New Notes and Study Materials

• Excited about new notes packages received
• Notes are well-organized by year (first, second, third, fourth)
• Includes sticky notes and highlighters
• Notes are concise, exam-oriented, and practical
• Especially useful for subjects like Pediatrics

Study Session

• Watched three Marrow videos
• Preparation for an upcoming test and practical demonstrations
• Practical skills: inserting IV cannula, interstitial access, giving drugs during seizures
• Importance of certifications for MBBS completion
• Study focus: Basic Life Support (BLS) and neonatal resuscitation in Pediatrics

Hostel Room Cleaning

• Room was messy; cleaning session started
• Advised keeping large boxes for future use
• Task of emptying the bucket that collects AC water

Food and Tiffin Service

• Dislike for hostel mess food
• Ordered tiffin service: luxury meal with multiple items
• Heating food in a microwave and enjoying dinner

Next Day Activities

• Successfully got certified for several competencies
• Had a quick lunch from the tiffin service
• Preparing for a surgery test the next morning at 8 AM
• Took a break to avoid boredom and stay hydrated
• Evening event related to YouTube

Summary

• Combining academics and practical learning
• Managing hostel life alongside rigorous study routines
• Importance of well-organized study materials for efficient learning