1 Block down, 4 more to go
So this past Tuesday, I had my first set of exams. It was very stressful but as usual, I made it through:) I did okay but I would have liked to do better. Considering that more than half of my class failed the histology exam, I should be happy with my grade but as most of you know, I'm not really like that. I have never studied this much in my life. I learned very quickly that Med School (even med school in the Caribbean) is not a joke and is nothing like undergrad. A typical day for me includes at least 6 hours of class and at least 6 hours of studying (it is worse or better depending on how close the exam day is).
I have met a lot of nice people - some of which I now call my friends. My roommate, Jamie, especially. It is nice that we clicked so quickly and that I feel quite comfortable with her already. We have decided to live with each other next semester and are now looking for a place. We want to move out of the Bottom(the village where the school & dorm is) because it is hotter here and there isn't much around. The Windwardside is a lot cooler and there are little shops and restaurants up there. It is kind of far but there is a school bus that picks you up and drops you off - since I'm not really a library studier, it shouldn't be a problem to spend only class time at the school.
It is absolutely beautiful here and I can't express how helpful that is with all the stress. It is so relieving to take a few moments to breath and take it all in. The view outside of my dorm is gorgeous and I try not to miss any sunsets. I also love how there are animals everywhere. I hear students complain about it all the time, but I like it. I see at least one goat, one bunny, and one rooster every day (and of course I hear the roosters and lambs all day). I took a video of the goats last weekend, you can watch it at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlbHhzuADpc
I could probably write a lot more but I don't want you guys to have to read a book so if there is anything you're curious about, just post a comment and I'll be sure to include it in the next post (hopefully it will be written a lot sooner than 3 weeks from now).
This is one of the many sunsets (the picture was taken from my balcony)
This is my roommate, Jamie, on our orientation day. This is the testing center where we all sit at computers for our exams...the computerized testing will take some getting used to:)
After our intense morning of exams on Tuesday, Jamie and our friend Yasaman and I went to the Queen's Gardens Resort to hang out by the pool with some drinks. It was a beautiful day and this was the view! An absolutely perfect way to relax after exams.
These are my new friends. Beside me is Yasaman (Yaz), and beside Jamie is Bonnie. We all went to "The Swinging Doors" for a big BBQ ribs feast after our lazy pool afternoon.
Yesterday after 6 hours of draining lecture, I went snorkeling at the beach with a group of guys. I swam quite far, saw some sea turtles, some purple and green fish, a couple sea urchins(sp?), and swam through a cave. This is the picture afterwards.
I have met a lot of nice people - some of which I now call my friends. My roommate, Jamie, especially. It is nice that we clicked so quickly and that I feel quite comfortable with her already. We have decided to live with each other next semester and are now looking for a place. We want to move out of the Bottom(the village where the school & dorm is) because it is hotter here and there isn't much around. The Windwardside is a lot cooler and there are little shops and restaurants up there. It is kind of far but there is a school bus that picks you up and drops you off - since I'm not really a library studier, it shouldn't be a problem to spend only class time at the school.
It is absolutely beautiful here and I can't express how helpful that is with all the stress. It is so relieving to take a few moments to breath and take it all in. The view outside of my dorm is gorgeous and I try not to miss any sunsets. I also love how there are animals everywhere. I hear students complain about it all the time, but I like it. I see at least one goat, one bunny, and one rooster every day (and of course I hear the roosters and lambs all day). I took a video of the goats last weekend, you can watch it at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlbHhzuADpc
I could probably write a lot more but I don't want you guys to have to read a book so if there is anything you're curious about, just post a comment and I'll be sure to include it in the next post (hopefully it will be written a lot sooner than 3 weeks from now).
This is one of the many sunsets (the picture was taken from my balcony)
This is my roommate, Jamie, on our orientation day. This is the testing center where we all sit at computers for our exams...the computerized testing will take some getting used to:)
After our intense morning of exams on Tuesday, Jamie and our friend Yasaman and I went to the Queen's Gardens Resort to hang out by the pool with some drinks. It was a beautiful day and this was the view! An absolutely perfect way to relax after exams.
These are my new friends. Beside me is Yasaman (Yaz), and beside Jamie is Bonnie. We all went to "The Swinging Doors" for a big BBQ ribs feast after our lazy pool afternoon.
Yesterday after 6 hours of draining lecture, I went snorkeling at the beach with a group of guys. I swam quite far, saw some sea turtles, some purple and green fish, a couple sea urchins(sp?), and swam through a cave. This is the picture afterwards.
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