Somehow I've woken up in the middle of the fourth week of Fall semester. I have a biosystematics exam tomorrow, and I've been pretty good about studying along the way. The thing I've learned about upper level classes is that the content is so much more interesting. It's a lot easier to learn when you're actually interested in the subject. So I won't even address Physics in that context. I'm taking Biosystematics, Ecology, and Physics I this semester. I have long days on Monday and Wednesday, from 10am til 8:30pm on Monday and 10am til 7:45pm on Wednesday. Physics is the last class, and my brain is pretty much fried by then. Someone needs to make a nap lounge a reality on campus! The cool thing is I don't have classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays. So I do have time to study. I have to go on campus on Tuesdays because of AMSA and Tri-Beta, and every other Thursdays for Honors meetings. But honestly, I get a little itchy to get out of the house by then anyway. ;)
I remember looking forward to being a senior and thinking that I would feel so different when that happened. I guess the only thing that feels different is the panic I feel when I think of applying to med school. But I really don't have a lot of time to concentrate on all of that at this point. I'm just trying to keep the grades good and balance everything else. I believe I've found a pretty good groove.
I'm thinking of doing a study abroad trip next May again. Dr. Ballenger (my favorite professor from my first study abroad trip!) is taking a group to Tanzania. I was considering going to the Galapagos Islands, but I have all this nostalgia from my first trip, and I REALLY enjoy taking classes with Dr. B. And it's AFRICA! That part makes me a little nervous. AMSA is also taking a spring break trip to Nicaragua this year for a medical mission. If I can manage to afford both trips, I'm going to try it.
So I'll try to update more often, I do have a little more open time during the week. So if I'm not studying, I'll try to blog! CIAO!
