From the Cozy Corner

What’s worked for me, what didn’t, and why it’s okay to change your approach When I first started sonography school, I thought there was one “right” way to study. I assumed if I could just find the perfect system, everything would finally feel organized, efficient, and under control. The reality? My study methods have changed almost every quarter, and that’s not a failure. It’s growth. Ultrasound is a hands-on, visual, constantly evolving field. The way you learn in your firs

Real life, real nerves, and a whole lot of coffee There’s a very specific kind of tired that hits when excitement and nerves collide, the kind that has you reaching for your coffee before your brain even finishes waking up. That was me on my first morning of sonography bootcamp, running on caffeine, adrenaline, and the quiet realization that something I had hoped for so deeply was finally happening. Just weeks earlier, I wasn’t even sure I would have a seat in the program. I

Honest lessons from the other side of the first few weeks. When you’re preparing to start sonography school, everyone tells you how challenging it will be, but very few people explain what that actually means day-to-day. Before I started, I imagined long study hours, difficult exams, and a steep learning curve. All of that turned out to be true… but there were also a lot of surprises I didn’t see coming. After getting through the first weeks of bootcamp and settling into the

You don’t need perfect balance; you need intentional balance. One of the most common things I hear when people talk about healthcare programs is: “I’d love to do that… but I don’t have the time.” Between family responsibilities, work, household demands, and the mental load of everyday life, adding an intense academic program can feel impossible. I understand that fear deeply, because I live it every day. Balancing sonography school alongside family life and long-term career g