Blog Archives

Reflections as we graduate

I’m graduating in about 7 weeks and as I finish up my studies I am doing a lot of reflecting on my time in school. It has been really tough, but I am so grateful… (read more)

Summer opportunities

Hi again! I know as a college student I was always looking for something exciting to do over the summer that would help me decide on/gain experience for my future career, but often found difficulty without… (read more)

Embracing and sharing our heritage

KEF students live and study all over the country and world, but we have our Alutiiq heritage in common. It has been a privilege to get to know many of you through KEF and thus… (read more)

Staying motivated!

Accomplishing your academic goals can be a long road. It is easy to get discouraged or loose sight of your end goal in the midst of it. What are some ways one can stay motivated… (read more)

Choosing a vocation

As you go through college and explore different fields, it becomes more and more important to think about how you will use your education after college. For me, I found my vocation in the medical… (read more)

Steps needed to navigate into medical school

One topic students expressed interest in is “steps needed to navigate into medical school.” As a final year medical student, I want to open up discussion here on the long, but very, very rewarding road… (read more)

Stressed out? Some tips on how to manage stress and stay healthy when life gets crazy…

As any student knows, life inevitably gets crazy balancing papers, tests, family, friends, work, etc. Managing stress well can make a huge difference on your academic and personal well-being. I’d like this blog to be… (read more)

For those interested or involved in healthcare…

Hi everyone! My name is Alicia. I am a supermentor and a 4th year MD/MPH student. I wanted to open up discussion for those of you interested or involved in working or studying within healthcare.… (read more)

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