Yup, thats it. Today was my last day at the job. The project ended sooner than we had expected (and hoped)... i mean although I was doing a lot of tedious work, I would have minded another week on the job. But hey, it's not my call. I completed my project quickly and I did more work over and above what I was there to do . I think I accomplished a lot.
On monday I'm going to get in touch with my old boss at the tutoring center at school. I worked there a few years ago and we talked about me working there again. I hope it flies. That would be great to transition from one job to another so quickly. *fingers crossed*
Anyways, nothing else new at the moment. Still studying, still plotting and planning.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Progress
I'm pretty surprised that Prof. Neurology kept his word and got in touch with me a month later like he said he would. With so much on their plates I thought he'd completely forget about me. Luckily he didn't. He emailed me the day after yesterday to follow up. Now, I have an appointment at the Neurology Department at 3pm on the 16th! He mentioned that there is always a need for research volunteers (good), but there is also the opportunity for paid positions once they get NIH grants in place (better). This apparently happens in Sept.
My goal for that meeting is to secure a position (be it paid or not) in that department. It's definately something I would be interested in.
It's also important that I come up with a schedule of when to review my books. I know I said that I'll have more time to read because it is the summer, but after work, I'm exhausted! I can hardly move least of all read a genetics or organic book and comprehend it. I guess I'll have to wait until my project is over so I can turn my mind back to my reading.
Oh, I also recieved an email back from the local medical center. The guy at the volunteer services center told me that "they are capped" at the moment. Fine. If they're capped, they're capped. What can I do? On to the next.
More to come as it unfolds...
My goal for that meeting is to secure a position (be it paid or not) in that department. It's definately something I would be interested in.
It's also important that I come up with a schedule of when to review my books. I know I said that I'll have more time to read because it is the summer, but after work, I'm exhausted! I can hardly move least of all read a genetics or organic book and comprehend it. I guess I'll have to wait until my project is over so I can turn my mind back to my reading.
Oh, I also recieved an email back from the local medical center. The guy at the volunteer services center told me that "they are capped" at the moment. Fine. If they're capped, they're capped. What can I do? On to the next.
More to come as it unfolds...
Monday, July 6, 2009
Back Again
So I have my battery back in my computer... time for an update. I feel like shit. Thats basically the bottom line... Yesterday in the afternoon I started feeling funny - scratchy throat, headache...Then, that progressed to tons of body aching, chills. But no fever, which is a good sign. Although I do have yellow snot (so medically accurate, I know.) ...I'll let my body duke out the infection... I'm not such a fan of medication (ironically, given that I work at a pharmacology research facility) I think that rest and fluid will help enough.
Anyway, my job is coming along well. Lots of data to go through, but I think I can handle it. I'm so proud of myself though: despite feeling like complete and utter trash today, I had the mind and energy to dig into my MCAT prep book a little bit. I still havent decided if Im going to take it in Dec or sometime in the Spring...
The girl who lent me the books suggested I start studying now and just take it in December. She says that there is no way I'll have time with all my other studies to work on MCAT prep. She has a good point.
Sometime in september, I'll have to take a practice test. That will only be after 2/3 months of preparation, but I'd like to see how I will score at that point. Especially since I will be taking Organic and Genetics in the fall, it's a good idea to take the MCATS in december when that material is fresh in my mind.
Theres something else that came to my mind recently.... I know that I'm struggling with my gpa.. the first order of business is to finish my bio degree. THEN once that is over with, I'll have the time to retake any classes that I think I should retake, over the summer. And, lets be honest, I think i have a few that could use some retaking.... I'm debating whether or not I should just apply in the summer for the fall class (minus the retaken classes)... Ya know, just apply raw. As is. With a few C's scattered about.
I can always reapply right? What is a $50 application fee anyhow? Besides, only 3 people know I'm venturing for this again so I wont be a complete embarrassment if I don't get in the first time. But lets, face it: I'd be CRUSHED, who wouldnt? Then, I would dust off, move on, and try again. But I cant get ahead of myself yet with the "when should I apply" business. One step at a time. Classes and extra currics first.
- Volunteering is a no-go yet... I still have to call the guy at the local med center. I have a 30 min lunch break in a 9 hour day so its difficult.
- I need to still hound the professors at my school for research opps. Come to think of it, I was in contact with a prof in the neurology department who told me to get in touch with him sometimes in July. I'll take care of that next week.
- Shadowing is not possible at the moment. I get out of work too late. :(
It would really be nice if I could at least nail one of these three objectives!!! Anyways, it's "late" I should get to sleep so I can recoop and hopefully not feel as terrible tomorrow as I did today.
Anyway, my job is coming along well. Lots of data to go through, but I think I can handle it. I'm so proud of myself though: despite feeling like complete and utter trash today, I had the mind and energy to dig into my MCAT prep book a little bit. I still havent decided if Im going to take it in Dec or sometime in the Spring...
The girl who lent me the books suggested I start studying now and just take it in December. She says that there is no way I'll have time with all my other studies to work on MCAT prep. She has a good point.
Sometime in september, I'll have to take a practice test. That will only be after 2/3 months of preparation, but I'd like to see how I will score at that point. Especially since I will be taking Organic and Genetics in the fall, it's a good idea to take the MCATS in december when that material is fresh in my mind.
Theres something else that came to my mind recently.... I know that I'm struggling with my gpa.. the first order of business is to finish my bio degree. THEN once that is over with, I'll have the time to retake any classes that I think I should retake, over the summer. And, lets be honest, I think i have a few that could use some retaking.... I'm debating whether or not I should just apply in the summer for the fall class (minus the retaken classes)... Ya know, just apply raw. As is. With a few C's scattered about.
I can always reapply right? What is a $50 application fee anyhow? Besides, only 3 people know I'm venturing for this again so I wont be a complete embarrassment if I don't get in the first time. But lets, face it: I'd be CRUSHED, who wouldnt? Then, I would dust off, move on, and try again. But I cant get ahead of myself yet with the "when should I apply" business. One step at a time. Classes and extra currics first.
- Volunteering is a no-go yet... I still have to call the guy at the local med center. I have a 30 min lunch break in a 9 hour day so its difficult.
- I need to still hound the professors at my school for research opps. Come to think of it, I was in contact with a prof in the neurology department who told me to get in touch with him sometimes in July. I'll take care of that next week.
- Shadowing is not possible at the moment. I get out of work too late. :(
It would really be nice if I could at least nail one of these three objectives!!! Anyways, it's "late" I should get to sleep so I can recoop and hopefully not feel as terrible tomorrow as I did today.
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