Off to 3rd Semester...

Well for those that are not friends with me on facebook, I have officially passed my 2^nd semester of vet school.  I did not make Dean’s list but that is ok (I did learn that you will have NO motivation for your final on the last day).  I ended up getting an A in physio 2 (Take that Reich) a B+ in Anatomy (don’t know how far I was away from my A that would have given me dean’s list but oh well) and a B in Immno and Parasitology. Sad thing when grades are posted you find out friends that failed one class that will go back to the previous semester or friends that have failed out completely (failed 2 or more classes).  We all become a family down here and want to see everyone succeed but sometimes that does not happen.  The ones I have to say goodbye to, I will miss and sure hope we stay in touch.  We never know why things happen but it always happens for a reason.

I dropped Kitts off at the house sitter this morning.  She gets to spend the week with 2 other dogs so I know she is going to enjoy herself.  Here is the picture I got a few hours after I left her. 

Got this photo from Kitts housesitter a few hours after I dropped her off...I think she is going to have a fun week!!

 

 I am now waiting at the Saint Kitts airport waiting to get on my flight to go to Antigua. 

So my advice for the newcoming 2^nd semesters…Don’t be scared…it will be HELL but you can do it.  TO ME…Reich was not the class to be scared of. For me that was the easiest class of the semester and most enjoyable.  It is not a class where you memorize tons of facts but you NEED to understand what is going on.  He does not test you on the facts but how to apply the facts.  Don’t be scared you can do it.  I hope I can tutor for this class next semester but we shall see.  For Immunology memorize the ENTIRE book.  The small print in the bottom left hand corner will most lightly appear on the exam.  He doesn’t test on concepts but more on random facts.  Anatomy isn't as bad this quarter as it was in first but start off strong because the final sucks!! You have 2 quizzes and 2 palpation test that are super east to get a 100 on (with that and the 5% participation) that is an easy 25% to get a good grade. A lot of people didn't study for quizzes and ended up scrambling at the end of the semester to pass. I hated parasite..just straight memorization but the professors are really nice and approachable.  Listen to what they emphasize in class about certain parasites because those are the facts they test on.  Reading before class really does help so you have an idea of what they are talking about.  It takes 10 minutes and it will be very beneficial. Also, do well on your midterms because the finals are HARD.  The less pressure you need during finals...the better!!!

Well, goodbye to 2nd semester I am happy we will NEVER meet again...now off to 3rd!!