Episode 35: Interview with Jenny Fernandez

IN THIS EPISODE

Today I’ve got the very first student interview! I’m so excited for this new series. When you hear from students who have gone through, or are going through, the DI application process, there is so much you can learn and gain for your own experience. In this series, students will be sharing what worked well for them, plus advice and suggestions that you can use.

In this episode, I’m talking to Jenny Fernandez. She just applied in Spring 2021, and matched to her 1st choice program! In our discussion, you’ll hear what techniques she used in her application that worked and what she did to make good use of her time to submit without a ton of extra stress.

Here are some of the things we cover in this episode:

1. How Jenny narrowed down her program options from 10, to the 3 she applied to

2. Jenny’s process for planning and tackling her application in smaller steps

3. Resources Jenny used to find opportunities for experience, including the Application Insider Live Personal Statement Workshop

YOUR ACTION STEP

Networking! That helped Jenny the most. She suggests using an Instagram account to connect with RDs. Jenny found some that had also gone through Meredith College’s DI! Through her network, she also found opportunities to gain experience. It’s also a great way to find more info about the dietetics roles you’re interested in.

With this Insider insight, your application is sure to stand out!

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SHOW NOTES

Episode 35 Show Notes

Jenny used prerd.org to find experience opportunities

Learn more about the Live Personal Statement Workshop

Follow Jenny on Instagram @food.body.confidence

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