1 in 8. That is the number of women that will hear the phrase “you have breast cancer” in their lifetime. Unfortunately, we all know someone who has been diagnosed with some sort of cancer throughout their lifetime. It’s a harsh reality when it happens to be someone you love. In light of it being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it is my hopes that through my personal story, I encourage the importance of checking yourselves and emphasize that prevention is key. To give some ins

As a pre-health student, I feel like there is this pre-conceived notion that you MUST have your life in order and that you MUST know what you are doing, always. However, that is not always the case. It is hard as a student to sit in a classroom full of bright minds and try to “live up to what is expected of you.” I’m here to share with you a very valuable lesson I learned throughout my time at FIU… stop comparing yourself to other students!! I think that is one of the biggest