Navigating the Pressure to Perform as a Creative
I recently found myself feeling insecure about only having published one book. Even as I typed that, I couldn’t help but scoff at myself. “Only” one book, Jazmine? How many people even punish a book to begin with? I’ve made some author acquaintances online, however, and they are absolutely killing it, so I couldn’t help […]
What I’ve Learned as a Beginner Studying Spanish (so far)
I’ve seen a lot of discourse online about learning vs. acquiring a new language, and over the last few weeks, I’ve come to experience and understand the benefits of both and how they can work together to help you develop a new language skill.
How Long Does It Take to Hear Back from PT Schools? Here are my results…
Hiiiii. As of last month, I officially chose a physical therapy program, and now that my journey to getting into a school is complete, I want to share my timeline of events to give you an idea of how long the process can take. Observation Hours PTCAS Application Season (Order of Events) Okay, let’s make […]
How to Ask for a Letter of Recommendation
Ah, yes, the good ol’ letter of recommendation. I’ve always been too shy to ask, but I’ve managed to gain a few in the last few months. So…how’d I get them?
Taking the GRE for Physical Therapy School
I’ve taken the GRE 4 times. Yes, you read that right. Four. Times. I took it twice in 2020, and twice in 2024, and so I think I might be just a liiiiiittle bit qualified to give you advice based on my multiple experiences. (LOL) The New GRE Format I’ve taken the old GRE and […]
Don’t Ruin Your Hobbies By Doing THIS…
Earlier this year, I heard something on TikTok that made so much sense to me…And now the way I approach creativity is completely different.
What to Study in Undergrad Before Applying to PT School [Video]
If you find yourself stressing over which degree to pick before going to PT school, or maybe you already have a degree and it’s not PT school related, I hope you find relief in the fact that your bachelor’s degree can be in anything! That’s right. What matters as it pertains to PT school is […]
How to Get Observation Hours for Physical Therapy School
What’s up guys! If you’re new here, I’m Jazmine, and I applied to PT school for the 2024-2025 cycle, and earlier this week I received my first acceptance!!! (yaaayyyyy!!!!) Today, I’m sharing tips on how to get your observation hours done! It was the first thing I started working on last year in December of […]
Applying to PT School? What I Wish I Knew
Hi! I’m Jazmine, and as I write this, I’m currently waiting to hear back from 4 Physical Therapy schools for the 2024-2025 application cycle. Did I get in? Did I not? It’s a pretty awkward time I’m in, but now that I’ve gone through all the phases of getting ready and applying, I’m here to share my experience in hopes of helping someone else. So, let’s go over some general stats on my application, shall we?
I Think I’m Afraid of Commitment
The pressure to show up consistently has at some point in my life become scary to me. Perhaps it’s rooted in a fear of letting people down? Or maybe it’s the fact that I’ll have to show up despite whether I “feel like it” or not, and I don’t like that? I think I’ve done so many things that I felt like I “had to do” that I subconsciously started seeking ways to rebel— to do what I wanted to do instead of what I had to do…