Peer advising provides non-academic advice and personal student perspectives about life and learning at MBKU in an informal way to all students in the first academic year. Peer advising is the student complement to academic advising provided by faculty advisors and Student Services. New students will gain informed student perspective that is based on their Peer Advisor’s personal experience within their program, along with formal training.
Peer Advisors are students in the second academic year who are committed to academic excellence and student leadership. They show strong commitment to helping new students make the transition from undergraduates to informed, successful professional students who will be responsible for their academic goals and professional growth.
Starting off, congratulations on joining the MBKU family!!
I’m so happy you’re here and you should feel proud of what you have accomplished thus far. I know you’re probably anticipating the program that you’re about to undertake, but try and take a moment to appreciate your journey to get here.
Welcome Class of 2026!!
Here are some things I wish I knew about the CalFresh Program during my time at MBKU. Even if you did not qualify during your time in undergrad, I still encourage you to read this through and apply as eligibility differs from undergrad vs grad school (:
What is CalFresh?
As the Summer didactic came to a close, the lucky few (me included) started our very first Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE).
For those who do not know, IPPEs occur within the first three years of the Doctor of Pharmacy program; they are considered part-time experiences in which students are immersed in professional pharmacy work.
For our Pharm. D program, we are either assigned a June or July block; For incoming second-year pharmacy students, we did our first IPPE in a community pharmacy setting.
When I first entered optometry school, I remember promising myself that my studies will always be my number one priority and that I wouldn’t let any extracurriculars take valuable time away from my education.
You’re just starting graduate school – congratulations! You’re going to do great!
The first few weeks of the quarter will fly by and you’ll soon be in the full swing of midterms and proficiencies. If you haven’t heard of proficiencies yet, they are an opportunity to show off mastery of clinical skills that you’ve been learning in your clinical classes.
If your undergraduate school was anything like mine, at a large public university, you know how big the classes were and how difficult it was to build a connection with your professors.
One of the main pieces of advice that you’ll probably hear throughout your time in grad school is to maintain a healthy balance and to take time for yourself.
I agree with this and try to follow this advice myself, so I’ve collected a list below of some of my favorite places to grab a quick cup of coffee or unwind after or between exams.
Favorite coffee break near campus:
Here are three things I wish I knew before I started PA School:
1. Be prepared to hit the ground running.
Tips and tricks on managing a commuter’s lifestyle!
As someone who commuted to both undergraduate and now graduate school, I have finally figured out how to make the most of my school experience as a commuter. Here are some tips I’ve learned:
Get to campus early (especially on exam and proficiency days).
One of the most important summers is happening right now -- the one before starting your PA program at MBKU!
It’s your last opportunity to spend a few months however you want, because once school starts, it’s school until you graduate in 27 months! Sure, you’ll get a 1 week or 2 week break here and there, but this last summer is the time to set yourself up for success. What does that look like?