Day Two

Tuesdays are my "light days" - I only have genetics lecture and lab. Since we are still in the first week of school, we dont start labs until next week. So technically I only had genetics lecture today. This is the second time I'm taking it and let me just emphasize that I feel 10 times better about it than I did the first time around. Because:

A) The prof uses web-based learning, meaning that the lectures she puts on the overhead, we can access online after class.

B) She gives extra credit for quizzes and attendance. Thats "money in the bag." <--- her line, not mine.

C) Unlike my last prof, she is motivated to teach the class in a way where we can conceptualize it and think about it critically, not just memorize this and that.

D) And finally, I can understand her accent!!

Aside from that one class this afternoon, I had calculus tutoring in the morning. In addition to being tutored by this guy, I'm going to go to the math lab when I have time. I cant tomorrow because Wednesday is my big day. In fact, what on earth am I still doing up!!? I have to wake up at 5am! I wont get home until 6:30 or so!

I'm taking care of my parents doggy for the week (perfect timing for the added responsibility, huh), which means I have to speed home after neuro lab tomorrow evening to take care of her so she doesn't shit in the house. I dont think I'll have all that much time to study each subject tomorrow so I'll go all out for Calc.

I'll be keeping my eyes peeled on campus for AMSA fliers. It'd be really nice if I could join the pre-med society. I heard they offer a lot of great opportunities.

. . yawn..

Anyways, I still havent heard back from that lady about shadowing. The last email I received from her was her asking me to confirm the dates when I wanted to come in. Oh! I didnt mention! I connected with an OLD friend and ironically, he is now a neuro resident at the same hospital in which I do my research. Maybe, just maybe, if we catch up enough, I can ask him if he knows anyone that I might be able to talk to about shadowing once or twice a week (presuming that the other opportunity doesnt pan out...)

Okay, lights out for me. More to come soon.