One Semester Down...

First Dome Home Lunch after moving in!!

Well, I officially passed my first semester of vet school!! Finals were a lot harder than I thought they would be and it seemed each test was getting harder and harder but in the end I am VERY proud of my grades. The unofficial grade report states that I ended up with an A in physiology, a B+ in microanatomy and development, a B in Nutrition and a C+ in Gross anatomy.  I am a little disappointed in my C+ in anatomy since I thought I knew this information VERY well but I will adjust my study habits and be after an A in Gross Anatomy 2 next semester.  I also heard our Microanatomy grades might change since they have not factored in the curve on the final so I am hoping my B+ turns into an A!!  All of the Dome girls made it through to next semester with no problem.  I have heard of 2 people that failed one class so they will take it next semester.  I have not heard of anyone that failed out which is great….GO PINK!!  At Ross, if you fail one class you retake ONLY that class the next semester but because of the rules with government financial aid you are not allowed to receive it when you don’t take enough units.  If you fail more than 1 class you fail out of the school…no second chance.  I sure hope I never have to deal with either of these situations- especially the later!!

But more important, this semester has proved to me that I CAN do this! I want to stick my tongue out at the schools that told me No…but I will keep it professional!!

Rachel is an AMAZING cook..maybe I won't starve living in the Dome Home!!

After finals finished Thursday we officially moved everything into out DOME HOME and I love it there.  I love my roommates, the layout and EVERYTHING about it.  I sure hope it works out cause I refuse to move again for the next 2 years.  Friday was spent running last minute errands around the island, dropping Taylor off at the airport and some beach time.  Saturday we had brunch one last time at the Marriot and then enjoyed some pool time before we headed back to the dome and head home.  Our flight was almost an hour late leaving saint kitts which made it a mad dash for me to get through customs, recheck my luggage, go through security again and make it to my gate in less than 45 minutes…but I made it and I am HOME!!

Rachel's pre final snacks...pepermint bark, turtle brownies and butter cake with snickers...YUM

 

All the dogs were so happy to see me and Flurry has refused to leave my side. All are in great health, good coats though some are a little bit on the heavier side…MOM!!!

Goodbye old room!!

 

Now that I am home it is time to relax, enjoy the holidays and catch up with friends!!

Merry Christmas to all and have a VERY Happy New Year!

Last memory of Saint Kitts 2012...Man with a monkey riding a donkey with sunglasses...only in Saint Kitts!!

 

Last push

Our table during studying

I have officially hit my 100 days on the island!! Time is going by so fast and in 12 days I will be back home enjoying time with my family, friends and of course dogs!! But I still have A LOT to do before I leave the island including finals.

I finally got my anatomy midterm 3 grade back it and it was a low C, defiantly the lowest grade I have gotten thus far.  The class average went down from a 86% to 76% so it was a hard test but I made silly mistakes and could have gotten a B easily.  Oh well, as all vet students say C=DMV!!

My time has been spent studying, studying and more studying!!  Finals are going to be tough so I want to be prepared for them!! I took my first final today in our Intro to Vet Medicine class which is a 2 unit class that is pass/no pass.  We only had to get 20 questions right out of 50 to pass the class so I think I did fine.  I only wish the rest of my exams would be that easy!!  I have a palpation quiz tomorrow in gross anatomy that is worth 5% of our grade but as it stands now I should be going into finals with an A in Microscopic Anatomy and Physiology while having a very high B in nutrition and a midrange B in Gross Anatomy.  I am aiming for 3 A’s and B but we will see.  Back to studying…will update you all once I know my grades.  Good luck to the rest of my Pink Semester...WE GOT THIS!!