Advisor Meeting

I finally made it over there. I certainly had many questions to ask him being that I'm a non traditional student and all. Here is what I needed answers for:

1) Should I retake Orgo I since it's been almost 4 years since Ive taken it? If not, how much will it effect my performance with Orgo II?

2) Have I satisfied my laboratory requirements?

3) How will my GPA be calculated? Will I start from scratch since I"m pursuing a 2nd degree? Or do I pick up from where I left off? (I hope not.... Then, if I do really well, my cumulative will be much higher. But then again I'll be stuck with the horrid GPA from my earlier days... .)

4) What type of electives should I be taking? They are offering everything from Local Flora to Microbio. Confused.

Other than those main questions, he showed me a powerpoint that he constructed based on a study that was done, well, a study that was done on studying. It was very interesting to see. The bottom line of that was "study early and often."

He asked me, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" It was a serious question on his part (from the stern look he was giving me) but I couldnt help but chuckle. I mean, thats been the story of my life really. It seemed like he was actually saying: "What the hell are you doing here in my office with your wretched transcript thats riddled with F's and DR's??" Of course I didnt tell him my "plan"..... mwuahahahaha..... I couldn't. Part of me wanted to, but that would have been quite an awkward moment.

In regard to the GPA question, and whether or not I will pick up from where I left off, he referred me to a lady in the Deans office who might know better.

I didnt really get a straight answer about the lab requirements but once I register for my classes, I'll be able to access my degree audit and that will tell me everything I need to know.

Here is my proposed class schedule for the fall:

Physics II
Organic Chem II
Calc I (for the FOURTH time!!!)
Gen Microbiology
(and/or) Genetics (lab)

It's a pretty heavy load. But hey, its gotta be done.

I'm actually not in the greatest mood about all this at the moment...I cant stop thinking about how horrible my grades have been. I wish I hadn't fucked around in college. I wish I hadn't dropped so many damn classes. But then was then, this is now right? Is that what I'm supposed to do? Not "dwell in the past?" It's hard because 90% of the time, you cant get away from the fact that your past is what shapes your future. I knew I wanted to come back and finish my pre-reqs at some point so It's not like this is a decision I made on a whim. I knew what I was in for. It's just hard being constantly disappointed in yourself.

I'm not even in the mood to type anymore tonight but I have to squeeze out a few more items for the day. Lets see... Oh, I'm meeting with Dr. Neurology tomorrow about research opportunities. Thing is, I forgot to mention to him that I dont go to the same school in which his Medical School is affiliated. I hope it is not a problem.

I'm still eager to get my hands on my friends old text books. I called her today but to no avail. I'm tired of calling people..
But I NEED those books!! I think I'll feel a lot better about jumping into Orgo II if i am able to take care of some solid reviewing.

Maybe I'll start my own medical school. I'll accept me.