Whether you’re taking out student loans for the first time or have taken them out before, odds are that you’ve heard a lot of fact and fiction about the process. Here are five of the most common misconceptions around graduate student loans.
Dispelling the myths around dental research
Participating in research is popular among various pre-health professional fields. Doing research as an undergrad is not a “must-do,” but some dental schools see it as a plus. Although it sounds endearing and can add to the professional growth of many undergraduate students, research can be scary at the same time. This fear could be attributed to some of the stereotypes (or myths) we hold about research. Here, I want to dispel those myths and discuss how to enjoy being a part of research, while learning a lot from the experience.
Being a dental assistant as a dentist
After I graduated in India with a Bachelor in Dental Surgery (BDS) degree, I got the opportunity to come to the United States. As I prepared my application for international dentist programs at U.S. dental schools, I shadowed and volunteered at dental offices and community dental clinics. Soon, I started working part-time as a dental assistant and eventually received my Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) certification and Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license in California and started to work full-time.
3 credit card myths
Let’s talk about credit cards: the good, the bad, the not-so-ugly. Most adults have at least one credit card that they use frequently. With the influx of technology in recent years, paper use has decreased; this includes the use of money. People don’t carry or use cash as often. A credit card is easier to carry, offers rewards or points and (uh oh) allows you to carry a balance. While credit cards are great in that they allow you to build credit history, people often sign up before entirely understanding what they are getting into. Here are some of the MYTHS about credit card use…