Why Trust Me?
I have done a lot of school. I have completed 30 semesters of higher education, a mix of degree-granting programs and extra learning. I have applied to an insane 101 programs nationwide (this total includes college, post-baccalaureate, both MD and DO degree granting medical schools, child life practicums/pre-internship experiences, and child life internships). These applications often included interview experiences that have led to my improved quick thinking for difficult questions, confidence in displaying my knowledge and personality, and ability to highlight experiences outside of what I had room for in my applications. All this from a painfully shy kid who grew up terrified of public speaking.
Please look forward to general content that may help give you direction by asking yourself difficult questions of what you really want in a career, how to improve your applications, and more.
For students in child life and healthcare-related fields, keep an eye out for seasonally available subscription tiers and packages to provide personalized support for mentorship needs, interview skills, writing workshops, and the like. See Subscription Tiers below for up-to-date information.
What's to Come
- Common interview questions you need to prepare for
- Personal statement writing process tips and advice
- Posts regarding how to utilize your passions to find your career
- How to discern a good mentor for your personality and your career goals
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If the general content is not enough, I am prepared to tailor support to you. I want those who come behind me to benefit from my experiences. I struggled navigating some higher education experiences as a 2nd-generation immigrant and am passionate about supporting students, especially BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color).
In order to assess your needs and perhaps provide you a better direction that I may not be able to provide, I am offering free 30-minute 1:1 consultations. Sign up on my calendly below.
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Consider subscribing for exclusive access on how to prepare yourself for interviews such as more interview preparation questions, my recordings on how I would answer questions, and more. Get more coaching on how to interview with confidence to be yourself while answering questions professionally, succinctly, and memorably. You will also gain full access to read this author's writing samples from applications to medical school and child life clinical experiences.
Black, Indigenous, and Person of Color (BIPOC) Child Life Specialist and Student community group. Coming Soon.
If there is enough interest, potentially may start a friendly space for all of us to meet without any oversight to get face time, chat in community, and get much needed support from one another to fill ourselves and push the field forward.
Shedding Light on Child Life is an independent publication launched in November 2024 by Anisha S. Reza, MS, CCLS. All posts and resources are curated from this author's professional opinion and expertise. Any questions, comments, or requests can be directed via email to childlifewithanisha@gmail.com.