In today's episode of The Growth Medium, Mim and Sara are joined by one of Mim's best friends, Fariha Chowdhury. Fariha is a currently studying for her Masters in Chemistry in London, and has dealt with difficult societal and familial expectations to get to where she is now. We talk about what it's like to be a woman of colour in a male-dominated industry, how she navigated conversations around &nbsp;applying to traditional subjects (i.e. medicine!) with her parents and any tips she has to thrive in non-diverse settings.&nbsp;Check out our Instagram: @thegrowthmediumFind all our references and further reading on our website: <a href="https://thegrowthmediumpod.wixsite.com/home/post/episode-seven">https://thegrowthmediumpod.wixsite.com/home/post/episode-seven</a>Intro and Outro Music: Silent Crafter - On The Line<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away - How We're Applying to Med School (ft. Marzana Chowdhury)

Science and health are already so confusing, and we shouldn’t believe everything we see online! Every Monday, Mim sits down with her mic to debunk myths and misinformation in science and health. She’s usually joined by a guest to bring you evidence-based information, and to share their stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.