Reacting to my Early Pandemic Self (May 2020)

Jordan Harrod reflects on a previously unposted vlog from May 2020, discussing her life as a medical engineering PhD student during quarantine. She shares her academic journey, research interests, and how her daily routine has evolved over time. The video highlights the challenges and adaptations faced during the pandemic, as well as her current work-life balance between PhD studies and running a YouTube channel. Jordan concludes with reflections on the changes since the video was made and her plans moving forward.

What is the main focus of Jordan Harrod's PhD research?

• Brain stimulation and machine learning for anesthesia

• Developing new CrossFit techniques

• Studying the effects of social media on education

• Creating YouTube content on travel

How has Jordan's fitness routine changed due to the pandemic?

• She started a new gym membership

• She began working out at home

• She stopped exercising completely

• She joined a yoga class

What was Jordan's undergraduate major?

• Computer Science

• Biomedical Engineering

• Electrical Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

Why does Jordan find it challenging to film day-in-the-life videos in the lab?

• Animal work and confidentiality issues

• She doesn't have a camera

• The lab is too noisy

• The lighting is poor

What percentage of her time does Jordan currently dedicate to her PhD work?

• 90%

• 80%

• 60%

• 50%

What is one reason Jordan mixes YouTube work with her PhD tasks?

• She prefers working at night

• She doesn't have a fixed schedule

• She has more energy in the morning

• She finds it more efficient

What is a significant change in Jordan's routine since the pandemic?

• She stopped working on her PhD

• She has adopted a hybrid work model

• She travels more frequently

• She works entirely from the lab