Tag: Science
Parisa, Scientist, Mother and Grown Woman, Washington Heights
Parisa’s advice to her 18 year old self: You’re right to expect a bumpy life ahead of you. But you’re wrong to think that you always have to climb over the bumps. It’s ok to go around a few of... Read More
Bianca, Scientist, curious and open-minded, Upper East Side
Bianca’s advice to her 18 year old self: If it’s possible, don’t take things to overly seriously. Don’t go allow the way into the one issue that you’re dealing with. Look... Read More
Liz, Student of Public Health, Fifth Avenue
Liz’s advice to her 18 year old self: Don’t sweat the small stuff. Everyone experiences things at their own pace. Even though someone else is a rabbit and you’re a turtle, you’re both going to... Read More
Martha, Ob-Gyn, Uptown Manhattan
Martha’s advice to her 18 year old self: Enjoy what you’re doing at the time. Don’t be frightened. Don’t always agree. My life turned out completely differently than I expected at that time. I... Read More
Lissette, Professor of Molecular Biology, Midtown
Lisette’s advice to her 18 year old self: Don’t worry so much. Live more freely. Don’t think too hard. Don’t be so hard on yourself. Celebrate yourself more. I don’t think I used to laugh th... Read More
I want it painted black
This is not my first time at the brick wall. If I’m honest with myself, I’ve been throwing myself at a brick wall for at least a decade. This is, however, the first time that I am backing away fro... Read More