TangledPoise

Grace in the chaos – a student’s journey through life, learning, and medicine.

Hello! Welcome to TangledPoise
I am Laasya Kanagala, a Biology Honours student navigating university life with big dreams of med school. This is my space to share practical study strategies, honest reflections, and little mindset shifts to help you thrive both academically and personally.
Here, it’s all about finding balance, embracing the messy parts, and learning to carry grace in the chaos.

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My Latest Posts

When Productivity Slips and Self-Doubt Creeps InFebruary 23, 2026
The feeling of being stuck as a student… The feeling of not being able to do enough even when I know I have the potential to do so much more has been visiting my mind quite often these days.
Simulating Sexual Selection: What Happens When We Play Evolution?November 24, 2025
Can we predict how mate choice shapes evolution? In our biology lab, we used a simulation model to explore how different factors influence sexual selection and the results were eye-opening. Introducing CLAWMATCH – the dating app for crayfish A Crayfish Love Story Nemo the crayfish sat at the bottom of the pond, feeling small. His… Read more: Simulating Sexual Selection: What Happens When We Play Evolution?
Finding a Good Time-Pass HobbyNovember 17, 2025
The ultimate student dilemma: studying vs. having fun. Can we do both? You don’t need to be good at your hobby, you just need to like it enough to keep coming back.
Gaining extra knowledge by doing courses on courseraNovember 8, 2025
Learning beyond the university courses and lectures to enhance your CV.
EscapismOctober 23, 2025
Escapism – Moving from avoidance to acceptance, from rigidity to understanding.
Glimpse of my university on the first day…September 8, 2025
Have a look at my uni… :D
Why I’m taking everything with me as I start university…September 8, 2025
I thought I had to leave my past behind. Turns out, I’m just carrying it differently.