

Paul Merimee
Paul Merimee grew up in sunny and vibrant Cleveland, Ohio with his eight siblings. In his early years Paul loved to read, voraciously consuming anything that had an engaging front cover at the library. Paul wanted to be a software engineer, not an author. He somehow ended up going to a small, liberal arts college in the middle of Wyoming. It was there that he was introduced to the great writers like Homer, Dostoevsky, Aristotle, and more. Throughout his undergraduate he began to realize that he was drawn to the medical world. Prerequisites for medical school were boring though. One day in the middle of a worldwide pandemic Paul decided to write something. About forty-thousand words later he realized he was writing a book and decided that he had better put some thought into it. While he still wants to be a doctor, he has decided that writing is at least a healthy output for all his stress and anxiety. He plans to write until the words dam up or he contracts some deadly disease.Articles By Paul Merimee

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Paul Merimee —
December 8, 2022
Tags: anxiety, emotional regulation, imposter syndrome, mental health matters, prioritizing, resistance, stress, stress response, time management
In the first part of this two-part series, we will examine how the Yerkes-Dodson Law, the Dunning-Kruger effect, and Imposter Syndrome relate to stress.

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Paul Merimee —
March 27, 2023
Tags: budgeting, debt consolidation, debt matters, financial health, financial literacy, financial wellness, holistic wellness, interest rates, medical debt, medical matters
This article will discuss some of the dangers associated with debt before going into strategies to manage debt.

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Paul Merimee —
March 6, 2023
Tags: credit, debt considerations, direct subsidized loan, education funding, financial planning, future considerations, interest, non revolving debt, paying for college, revolving debt, secured debt, unsecured debt
Taking on debt is a big decision, one that can either serve a student's financial future or seriously hinder it. Understanding what kinds of debt a student may take on is essential for them to properly plan and secure their future.

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Paul Merimee —
October 26, 2022
Hobbies can complement not just our educational endeavors but also our own lives. Hobbies can push us out of our comfort zones, encouraging us to grow in new and unique ways.

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Paul Merimee —
April 26, 2023
Tags: classroom conversations, community building, debating, deductive arguments, devils advocate, fallacies, inductive arguments, scholarly debate
College is an opportunity to debate, test your beliefs and presuppositions, and hopefully come closer to the truth.

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Paul Merimee —
November 4, 2022
Tags: dialogic engagement, dialogue, facts, grow, helpful hint, learning community, open mind, peer learning, perspective matters, purposeful learning, study smarter, the more you know
Throughout your college experience, you will likely have many opportunities to debate, discuss, defend, or attack various positions. Embrace these opportunities and use them to widen your intellectual horizons, deepen your knowledge, and test yourself. It is important to recognize the fundamentals of good dialogue and understand why it is a helpful tool in school.

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Paul Merimee —
November 21, 2022
Tags: budgeting, building credit, financial literacy, financial planning, saving money, spending smart
Managing finances in college can be challenging. This article is here to ease that stress and give you a few helpful tips to maximize your savings in college.

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Paul Merimee —
January 18, 2023
Tags: admissions, advanced education, advising, coursework, graduate applications, graduate school, medical school, the more you know
In this article, I will break down each subject and advise when you should take the classes concerning the MCAT.

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Paul Merimee —
January 23, 2023
Tags: building funds, financial health, financial stability, money matters, non-routine expenses, planning ahead, saving money, unexpected expenses
While having an emergency fund is awesome, for students, it's both easier and more practical to have a rainy-day fund.