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BLOG 5: Changes To My Study Programme

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Today I want to talk about changes to my study program. I'm in my second year of dentistry. Therefore, I will discuss what I have experienced. In these 2 years, I have had to take many different subjects, such as anatomy, histology, physiology, simulation (practical and dental courses), pathology, etc. Most of those subjects are theoretical, but the way they manage the course, the class modalities, and the professors are different. I think that classes are often tedious and hard to understand because they either don't relate to each other or are too complex. It is supposed that in advanced years, the subjects are more practical. In dentistry, the academic workload is heavy because in the early years, there are many theoretical assessments, and in the clinical aspect, it's because passing the course doesn't only depend on you, it also depends on whether the patient attends or complies with what you ask of them. I believe that there should be more regulation or a bit more...

Blog 4: Time Travel to the Past or Future

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If I could to travel through time, my destination of choice would undoubtedly be the past, and more specifically, the vibrant and eventful 1980s in the United States. This decade was a treasure trove of significant historical events, ranging from the royal wedding of Princess Diana to the tragic assassination of John Lennon. It was also marked by groundbreaking moments in space exploration, such as the first woman venturing into space, and the devastating Chernobyl disaster that had far-reaching consequences. However, the fact that truly adds a personal touch to this era for me is the music scene.  The iconic video for Michael Jackson's "Thriller" was premiered. The 1980s saw some of the greatest rock bands of all time reach their beginning. Icons like Queen, Def Leppard, Poison, Guns N' Roses, The Cure, Van Halen, and Bon Jovi started captivating audiences worldwide with their timeless music. If I could stay in the 1980s, I would relish the opportunity to witness...