I had a conversation recently with my faculty mentor for my senior research project. He asked me when I would be graduating, and what I had taken so far. I really didn't know the answer, I was thinking probably Fall 2013 for graduation. He looked at my file and said I might finish in Summer 2013. That would make a big difference in my applications process. I feel panicky all of a sudden! ACOM (in Dothan) should be finished by Fall 2013, but now Auburn University is making some noise about bringing a satellite VCOM campus to Auburn. I worry about all these med schools in Alabama and whether there will be seats for matching all these DOs when it comes time for residencies and internship and whatnot. But I don't have to worry about the hundreds of DO students, just me. I guess I'll have to figure out how to shine.
I just can't believe how quickly all this has flown by. The only time I really feel impatient is the week after finals before they post grades. I guess all pre-meds worry about GPAs and MCAT scores, and here I am already obsessing about matching and residency. I've got a LONG TIME before that is even a consideration.
This summer has been nice, I finished music appreciation on Friday, and next Monday starts bio of aging. I have to call the nursing home this week and go meet with them about coming in for four hours a week. This is the week that I am going to mark stuff off my list that I've been putting off. I feel like once the next class starts, it's a downhill slide into Fall semester. I'd better get some stuff DONE!
CIAO for now. :)
