Jillian Belgrad's Day

9:00am: I attend lectures until 2:15pm. We are currently in the Head and Neck Unit of Development, Structure and Function (DSF), the anatomy course of first year.

The course starts and ends with a Rose Ceremony for the donors, allowing students to share their appreciation for this special learning opportunity. Every year, students also organize a Memorial Service for the donors’ families.

2:30pm: In the afternoon, I learn to perform a physical exam of the neurologic system with my anatomy groups from our Learning Communities mentor. The content of this course is structured to parallel each DSF unit to integrate medical knowledge with clinical skills.

5:00pm: I work out at the gym at the Albert Sherman Fitness Center.

The Albert Sherman Fitness Center is a 24/7 gym and is free for members of the UMass Chan community. They also offer a variety of group classes every day, ranging from yoga to high intensity interval training.

8:00pm: After a long day on campus, I like to wind down by watching the Bachelor at a friend’s house.

10:00pm: Before going to bed, I like to review what I have learned for the day and study a bit for upcoming exams!

Students can take advantage of services offered by the Center for Academic Achievement; they work with students one-on-one to find strategies that meet their personal educational goals, as well as providing tutoring.