Hanging in there by a thread...

The last post mentioned my preparation for my ‘mid term’ exam which really isn’t a mid term exam but rather the demarcation of one course or ‘block’ and the start of another. Well let’s just say it went way better than I expected.... Good bye 10A, Hello 10B!

The second block started on the following Monday giving us Saturday and Sunday to realign and refocus. However in reality it was more than that as the schedules for the 10B was not readily posted and we ended up having less lectures than expected during our first week. This gave me the opportunity to get my ‘pre-reading’ done and opened a window of compliance as I was working at my own pace, similar to that of 10A. Oh boy was I shaken up once the work actually started rolling in. 

Soon enough I felt like it was too much to keep up with and my retention was at an all time low. Topics I overlooked in Biochemistry whilst preparing for my Spotter came back to haunt me and the ball kept rolling...

Now I am at the end of my second week in 10B, a five week course, and trying to stay afloat. Joggling going to lectures, doing pre-reading and ‘self-directed’ learning seems to be a great cocktail for ‘burn-out’ if your ratios are off, speaking from experience. I am dedicating this weekend to trying to get back on track and pace myself accordingly going forward. Stayed tuned...

On the agenda:
  • Get your life together.
  • Not only survive 10B but thrive.

Upcoming assignments:
  • Writing our Oath 
  • Pharmacology Quiz 
  • Phase Exams (Finals)





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