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    10 Reasons I Love my RD2BE Besties

    There are so many reasons to love your nutrition, significant friends; it’s hard to choose just ten. Seriously, where would we be without them?

    Sometimes I feel like campus is my second home, and that makes my RD2Be besties essentially family. I know I can always count on them to keep my energy up during long days and to have deep conversations about fiber with me.

    1. Someone always has snacks to share during class.

    And you are always hoping the snack of the day is cookies!

    2. They appreciate your sense of humor. #foodpunsforlife

    … Orange, you glad I didn’t say banana?

    3. They know the healing powers of a trip to Whole Foods.

    Walking the aisles is genuinely inspiring.

    4. Help on an assignment is just a text away.

    At 5 am or 5 pm, one of your classmates will be ready to help.

    5. They know the highs and lows of being an avocado lover.

    I wish all my RD2BE besties ripe (but not too ripe) avocados for life.

    6. You agree that chocolate should be a food group on MyPlate.

    Especially dark chocolate.

    7. They always remind you when there’s free food somewhere on campus.

    Sign. Me. Up.

    8. You describe what you did over the weekend in PES statements because you can never have too much practice.

    Exhaustion on Monday is the sign and symptom of a busy weekend!

    9. They are the only people in your life who don’t get sick of talking about food and nutrition with you.

    We could do this ALL day. We do.

    10. Most of all, you love your RD2Be besties because you know you wouldn’t survive school without them… at least not with any of your sanity intact.

    You can’t wait to see your RD2BE besties land the dietetic internship of their dreams and become incredible Registered Dietitian nutritionists.

    P.S. Are you applying to dietetic internships in the next year? Schedule an intro call to talk about your game plan for getting matched!

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    You Know You’re a Dietetics Major When…

    These hilarious dietetic memes hit a little too close to home.

    1. Your mini-fridge and purse are stuffed with snacks.

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    Nobody likes it when we get hangry…

     

    2. Lab involves recipe experimentation.

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    Some experiments turn out better than others

    3. You’ve tried to explain “dietetics” one too many times.

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    Nutrition…it means I study nutrition

     

    4. You get excited when you see kale salad on the menu.

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    Kale yeah!

     

    5. Your Instagram feed is full of food puns.

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    Lettuce turnip the beet!

     

    6. You find yourself spending hours in the grocery store comparing nutrition labels, and you don’t mind one bit.

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    This is my happy place.

     

    7. Your favorite dessert has sweet potato, avocado, or black beans in it.

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    And no one ever knows…

    8. And then they constantly judge your food choices.

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    I’m not on a diet, just trying to get all the nutrients I can by eating ALL the fruits and veggies. And yes, I love salad (silence).

    9. And you feel so good when the test is over, and you’ve ACED the material.

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    Crushed it!

     

    10. You’ve mastered the PES statement. 

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    Dang, that feels good.

     

    11. Since your food safety course, you kind of freak out about taking food temperatures and following proper sanitation guidelines when cooking at home.

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    Ummmm…that chicken breast is cooked to 165 degrees Fahrenheit. And you washed your hands immediately after handling the raw chicken?

     

    12. The thought of applying for a dietetic internship/grad school is like….

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    13. Despite all the stress and hard work, you know that it will all be worth it when you are in a career you are truly passionate about!

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    LET’S HEAR IT!

    What #RD2Be moments can you relate to?

    Click here to check out our Instagram for more memes that are just too relatable.

    P.S. ARE YOU IN YET? As an AAI member, you’ll join hundreds of future dietitians and get the confidence and clarity you need to get a dietetic internship! Choose your membership

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    25 Ways to Celebrate Being #DoneWithDICAS

    Submitting your DICAS application is an incredible feat! Here are some fun ways to celebrate before landing the dietetic internship of your dreams.

    Congratulations on finally hitting the submit button on your DICAS application!

    The All Access Dietetics team has put together a list of ways we think you should celebrate! Share your #DoneWithDICAS photo with us on social media (D.M. us if your account is private), and we will add it to our album!

    1. Have a large glass (or two) of an adult beverage, but drink responsibly, people!
    2. Sign up for an excellent fitness class and sweat out that stress.
    3. Schedule a facial, massage, or another spa service.
    4. Do a happy dance!
    5. Eat a meal or snack that is NOT nutritious at all.
    6. Sleeeeeeeep, then sleep some more… then take a nap.
    7. Reset with a road trip somewhere nearby, but far, far away from your computer.
    8. Hide all internship notes and don’t look at them (until you need to for the interviews).
    9. Host a party with your dietetics friends!
    10. Have a Netflix binge.
    11. Take a trip to the grocery store and go crazy (doesn’t everyone like to spend time looking at new foods there or just us? LOL).
    12. Try a new recipe for anything you are craving.
    13. Bake some goodies and bring them to your dietetics class!
    14. Spend a weekend at home with the family, significant other, or friends you have been completely ignoring the past few weeks.
    15. Treat yourself to a much-deserved lazy day off from everything to completely disconnect.
    16. Tell EVERYONE you’re done… tweet it, Instagram it, Facebook it, Snapchat it, blog it, even yell it.
    17. Take yourself on a trip to the movies!
    18. Have a night out on the town and dance your heart out.
    19. Start reading a new book and cuddle up with a cup of tea.
    20. Check DICAS off of your to-do list (even if you write it on your list and then immediately cross it off, it will feel amazing).
    21. Share your trips with future applicants by making a video, posting to social media, blog, etc.
    22. Start a blog with the free time you now have!
    23. Go bowling with a group of friends, family, or fellow DICAS survivors.
    24. Buy yourself a new outfit (but don’t go crazy… you will have an internship to pay for!).
    25. Watch an inspiring TedTalk like this one on power posing to get you ready for your interviews!

    View Our #DONEWITHDICAS Facebook Album!

    P.S. ARE YOU IN YET? Join the future dietitian newsletter to receive monthly webinar invites, free resources, exclusive experience opportunities, and so much more!

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    5 Myths About Being a Dietetics Major

    Studying nutrition means sometimes you’re learning the Krebs cycle, and others you’re baking cookies. Here are our top myths about being a dietetics major.

    Are you looking to land the dietetic internship of your dreams? Schedule your free call with Jenny today to discuss your background, address any concerns, and decide on the next steps for your dietitian journey!

    All we do is study food.

    Almost all DPD coursework includes anatomy and physiology, chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology…shall I go on? We know the ins and outs of metabolic pathways and can balance a chemical equation like nobody’s business, but we also know how to make a killer acai bowl and prevent foodborne illness. After all, we are food and nutrition experts- in every area of the field!

    Everyone follows the gluten-free-dairy-free-paleo-low-FODMAP diet.

    We know the importance of a well-balanced diet more than anyone, and that one diet doesn’t fit all. Cheat days are often plenty, but we strive to practice what we preach and eat for health. You can find many of us experimenting with new recipes, too.

    The only students who get internships have straight A’s

    There are so many other components to your application than your grades. Yes, they are essential, but so are your volunteer experiences, work experiences, personal statement, and letters of recommendation.

    Ochem is impossible without blood, sweat, or tears

    It’s no lie that organic chemistry requires lots of hard work. Utilizing study groups, office hours, and lots of study time can make doing well…no blood needed.

    We balance studying, homework, volunteering, and working like pros

    Nope, that’s not a myth 😉

    What are some of your favorite myths about being a dietetics major? Sound off in the comments!

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    4 Planners All Future Dietitians Will LOVE

    If you’re anything like me, your planner is as vital as a cup of coffee or your phone… maybe even more. Are you looking for a pretty planner to make those never-ending to-do lists more manageable? Check out this list!

    You are very, very busy.

    This planner from Ban.do says it all. We all know that studying nutrition can make you a little busy between studying for exams, gaining volunteer experiences, or inputting your information into DICAS to match to a dietetic internship. 

    Pineapple or fine apple? You decide!

    We know that fruit makes almost everything better- homework assignments and to-do lists included. Show the world just how much you enjoy this sweet snack with your new planner. This planner from Emily Ley even comes with stickers! Vitamin C is omitted.

    Find your passion.

    Have you been dreaming of a career in clinical nutrition? What about in a community setting? Maybe you’d like to open your private practice one day but aren’t sure how to start. This plan from Passion Planner can help you dive into your goals and dreams and find new ones, too.

    Don’t lose your marbles.

    If you’re a lover of all things luxurious, look no further. This eco-friendly plan is not only beautiful but is a fill-in-the-blank option. Ferme A Papier has created a perfect fit if you like all things personalized. Make it your own, and get organized!

    Are you using one of our featured planners to achieve this? Let us know in the comments below!

    P.S. Applying to dietetic internships and need a little extra help? Try Get Matched Coaching to land the internship program of your dreams!

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    8 Tweets Accurately Describing a Dietetics Major life

    Not everyone understands what it is like to be a dietetics student, but these fellow students tweets accurately describe the life of a dietetics major.

    We’re not sure what we enjoy more studying dietetics or reading tweets about the life of studying dietetics! We have complied a list of some of the best Tweet descriptions of what it is like to be an #RD2BE!

    1. The only way to write a scientific journal article is with cookies!

    2. I think we can all agree, we love eating food and talking about food!

    3. Oh, the memories! Shout out to all the #RD2BE’s in their DI’s!

    4. We do it for the tacos.

    5. If we had a dollar for every tear we shed we could afford the dietetic internship!

    crying as a dietetics major

    6. Precisely and spell, “DieTITian”.

    dietitian dietetics major

    7. But seriously, does Betty Crocker even know this much about muffins?

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    8. Mind yo business Aunt Betty, mind yo business!!

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    In all seriousness, our major is HARD! It’s comforting knowing other students share the same trials and tribulations as you. Know that we are proud are you! Keep the hysterical and accurate tweets coming! We love em’!

    Check out some life tips for surviving as a dietetics student!

    PS. Have these tweets inspired you to become a Dietitian? Check out the Academy’s resources for becoming a Dietitian!

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