Bryan Oliver will graduate with honors from USC in 2015 with a degree in Classics and a minor in Russian. He has a passion for foreign cultures and languages, both ancient and modern, and has studied at four universities in three countries. Upon graduation, he will be conducting research in England, and then moving abroad to continue working … [Read more...] about The House of the Rising Sun: Folklore across the Ages
Trust Me, I’m Premed: Disclaimer – This has nothing to do with medicine
Following my colleague’s example, I’ll also take this final blog post as an opportunity to reflect on this past year. I’m graduating in thirteen days, a thought that hasn’t quite sunk in yet. Possibly because I still have finals. I’ve written about 19 blogs for Scribe this year – if you haven’t read them all, you absolutely should. They’re wonderful. Each one of them allowed … [Read more...] about Trust Me, I’m Premed: Disclaimer – This has nothing to do with medicine
Vitamin C as a Future Adjunctive to Cancer Therapy
Originally from Cuba, Lazaro Peraza (also known as Laz) is a senior pursuing dual degrees in Neuroscience and Human Biology. He is in the process of applying to medical school and a few master's programs. He is also one of the co-presidents of USC's very own Break On 2: Latin Fusion salsa team. After graduation, Laz plans to travel and volunteer abroad in Cuzco, Peru with USC … [Read more...] about Vitamin C as a Future Adjunctive to Cancer Therapy
Trust Me, I’m Premed: Combat Medicine
In medical school, students are trained to practice medicine in a relatively controlled environment. The medications and technology required for proper patient care are usually available, and there are many other physicians nearby if assistance is required. This is essentially the opposite of providing medical care in an area of active combat. The medical crews … [Read more...] about Trust Me, I’m Premed: Combat Medicine
Trust Me, I’m Premed: Creatine as a safe workout supplement
Many individuals who exercise with the goal of gaining weight look towards workout supplements to improve their performance and hasten their progress. Protein powder and creatine are two common supplements that are readily available and have proven benefits. The effects of protein powder are fairly straightforward – it provides more protein with which muscles can … [Read more...] about Trust Me, I’m Premed: Creatine as a safe workout supplement