Health Science Reviews

by Jami Maclean

Honours!!! This year has been nothing short of a rollercoaster. Taking the academic route is one that takes strength and a lot of resilience.

Doing honours in Applied Anatomy started off very shaky from facing difficulties with registration, to starting our technique block WEEKS before our other peers. The combination of coursework, exams, presentations and research seemed insurmountable.

I don’t think anyone prepared me for the ride this year was going to be. There were times when we were smooth sailing and times where we were at the cliff ready to fall off. This year has taught me how to manage my time better, how to speak up for myself, and most importantly how to read scientifically (never thought that there was a difference, but you learn something new every day). 

It has been a year of battle scars and surviving but during the ride, I made lifelong friends. Friends that made me less afraid of the journey. Friends that stood by me when imposter syndrome started to kick in. Friends that supported me throughout my modules and presentations, which for me is equivalent to being at the top of the rollercoaster about to dive into the scariest fall ever.

At the end of the rollercoaster, you’ve lost your hat, your hair is a mess, your voice is gone, but you still made it.