Transitioning Into Dental School

Samah Nor Bouyakoub, DMD 2026

My name is Nor, and I am a D1. I moved from Northern Virginia to California to attend WesternU. At first, the transition to dental school was tough to figure out how to study, keep up with assignments, and maintain my personal life. I quickly learned that time management and organizational skills are the keys to success in dental school. In addition, I am very grateful to have a great group of supportive friends I can rely on whenever I am in need. I am happy to have reached a point in my life where I am studying for a degree I am passionate about and can work with like-minded peers to become a future dental professional.