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As a volunteer, it's important to follow the rules and guidelines provided by the volunteer coordinator or staff member. Even if you think something could be done a better way, there might be an important reason for the current system. Avoid causing problems or throwing off the schedule by following the rules of your assignment. Following the rules and guidelines doesn't mean you have to do the bare minimum. If you're assigned to wheel patients from one room to another, take the time to talk to them, hold their hands and learn their names. If a staff member ever asks for your help with anything, be willing to jump in -- even if it takes extra time or effort. If you are given the freedom to plan the activities yourself, put yourself in the shoes of the residents and consider what they will enjoy. If you're going to play music or do karaoke, choose songs from their time era that they will actually recognize. Ask the residents or the staff members what past activities have worked really well, and incorporate some of those into your plan. Even if it's not always an activity that you personally enjoy, remember that this time isn't about you. If you say you'll be there for an hour every Tuesday afternoon, be there for an hour every Tuesday afternoon. Not only is it stressful for the staff and other volunteers if you miss your assignment, it can also be disappointing to the residents. Life at a nursing home can be very monotonous, and they look forward to special visits and activities. Before committing to a volunteer schedule, make sure it's a reasonable commitment that you can definitely keep. If you ever need to adjust your schedule, let the volunteer coordinator know well in advance. It can be intimidating when you start volunteering because you don't know any of the residents. Keep in mind that not every resident is the same -- they have different personalities and interests, just like you. Act like you're meeting people your own age and don't be afraid to be yourself. Tell them about your hobbies and interests and ask them about theirs. Chances are, you might have more in common than you initially think.

summary: Follow instructions. Go above and beyond. Choose activities that work for the age range. Be consistent. Be yourself.

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On the day you take the PCAT, you don't want to just know the material, you also want to be healthy, mentally sharp, and as relaxed as you can be. One of the best things you can do for yourself the night before your test is get a good night's sleep. Being well-rested will help you to think quickly and feel energized. You should also try to sleep well throughout the studying process. This will help you stay motivated and get the most out of your studying time. Most people should aim to sleep between 7 and 8 hours a day, though some need more and some need less. Healthy foods can help you to keep a positive attitude while studying and get the most out of your review sessions. Try to eat meals at regular times, get your daily amounts of protein, fiber, and vitamins, and stay away from eating too much sugar. Fruits, vegetables, and nuts make for great foods to snack on while studying. If you get overly stressed out or tired while studying for the PCAT, you could start to retain less of what you're learning. To try to keep your stress levels down, step away from studying for five minutes every hour and do something that makes you calm, like talking to a friend, stretching, or just sitting outside briefly. Don't go into the exam thinking about how poorly you're going to do. You've spent a lot of time preparing, so you should walk into the exam room feeling confident. You can even visualize yourself answering the questions quickly and correctly to give yourself an extra dose of confidence! Preparing for the PCAT can be stressful, but you don't have to try to suppress your anxiety or pretend it doesn't exist. It might make you feel better if you talk about your stress and vent your frustrations to friends and family members. When you feel less stressed out, you'll often study more effectively and be more confident about taking the PCAT.

summary: Sleep well the night before for the PCAT. Eat a healthy diet while preparing for the PCAT. Take breaks while studying for the PCAT. Keep a positive attitude about the PCAT. Relieve your anxiety about the PCAT by talking to friends and family.

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One simple way to be openly gay is to refuse false labels. People who do not know your orientation or who refuse to accept it may refer to you as straight. Gently and firmly correct them. If they say, "Sondra is going to make some lucky man very happy someday," you can counter with, "I'm not attracted to men, actually. I might make some lucky woman very happy someday, though!" Be open about your relationships. Do not let people refer to your partner as your "friend." Say, "Ben is my best friend in the world, but he's my partner of four years. Please refer to him as my partner or my boyfriend." If your family members or close friends are engaging you on the topic but still have reservations, go ahead and argue with them. Listen to them respectfully, and ask them to do the same for you. If they say you're confused, rebelling, or have "chosen" to identify as gay, all you can do is say that you understand why they think that, but it's not true. Tell them they have to trust you. If they say you are sinning, you can explain why you think you aren't, but acknowledge that it is not for you or them to judge. If your family is worried that gay love is a sin, it's up to you how much you care to share with them. You don't have to say anything at all. If you are only planning on having sex within the bounds of marriage, or remaining abstinent altogether, you can offer that up as a kind of chastity the Bible supports. If you aren't, point out that the Bible is against all sorts of lust, and doesn't really account for most contemporary partnerships. Don't get sucked into endless arguments about the Bible and gay love with anyone who harasses you. You don't have to defend your orientation: you are who you are. While interpretation of the Bible varies over time and between denominations, many Christians rely on a few short passages to condemn gay people. You may want to point out the many passage of the Bible we don't follow to the letter, or you may want to engage them on the interpretation of the passages in question. Remind them that Genesis 19 is about the gang-rape of angels, and actual gay people are never mentioned in connection to Sodom. Point out that Romans 1:26-27 and Leviticus 18:22 and 20:13 are about teaching against worship of false gods, and that context may explain the language about gay sex. If they bring up I Corinthians 6:9 or I Timothy 1:10, tell them the translation of the Greek words "malakos" and "arsenokoites" as "gay" is controversial, as that meaning was rare when the words were most common. Being a gay Christian can feel like enough work on its own. You may feel excluded from the broader LGBTQ community, or like your concerns aren't shared by many gay people. Learn to accept that you are a part of the broader queer community, and do your best to have empathy, compassion, and understanding of the diversity of concerns that encompasses. Don't be shy about your faith around other LGBTQ people. Remember, half of them are Christians, and a lot of the rest practice other faiths, are spiritual, or love people who are religious. Accept and affirm transgender individuals. They are the most vulnerable portion of the LGBTQ population. Apply intersectional thinking to your activism. As a gay Christian, you understand that no single identity category suffices to define one's position in the world. Consider the unique positions of LGBTQ people who are people of color, who are disabled, who are first-generation college students, who are refugees
summary: Assert your identity. Argue if it feels worth it. Counter Biblical arguments. Be a good ally.