TangledPoise
Grace in the chaos – a student’s journey through life, learning, and medicine.
Hello! Welcome to TangledPoise
I am Laasya Kanagala, a Biology Honours student navigating university life with big dreams of med school. This is my space to share practical study strategies, honest reflections, and little mindset shifts to help you thrive both academically and personally.
Here, it’s all about finding balance, embracing the messy parts, and learning to carry grace in the chaos.
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My Latest Posts
- DAY 3 – Hospital Volunteering
Day 3 of volunteering focused on the cardiac cycle. Learning how the heart fills, pumps, and relaxes during every heartbeat gave me a new appreciation for the remarkable coordination that keeps blood flowing throughout the body. - DAY 2 – Hospital Volunteering
Day 2 of volunteering was all about blood pressure, but an observation made during patient rounds led me to spend the evening learning about hernias. It was a reminder that some of the most valuable lessons in medicine begin with simple curiosity. - DAY 1 – Hospital Volunteering
Day 1 in cardiology was all about going back to the basics. Learning how to assess a pulse and understanding the purpose of an ECG gave me a glimpse into the foundation of cardiovascular medicine and the skills clinicians use every day. - Beginning My MCAT Journey
I have decided that this summer marks the beginning of one of my most important long-term goals: preparing for the MCAT - Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C Certification
In March 2026, I successfully completed the Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C Certification. - Leaving Trent University
I am transferring from Trent univeristy to The University of British Columbia. - Transferring to The University of British Columbia , Vancouver
I got into such a prestigious university, University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver. - To the best grandfather
Noone can ever fill your space in my heart tatha. I love you tatha - That one friend
This is a post that is very close and personal to me in many ways. Maybe this is something I will never truly get over. - When Productivity Slips and Self-Doubt Creeps In
The feeling of being stuck as a student… The feeling of not being able to do enough even when I know I have the potential to do so much more has been visiting my mind quite often these days.
Grab a cup of coffee, settle in, and let’s navigate this chaos together.
That’s a wrap for now, thanks for scrolling all the way down!
Wishing you focus, curiosity, and a little bit of grace in your own chaos.