Officially a 2nd year medical student and beyond excited for a whole new year of learning! Doesn't matter that it's already been a whole year since I've officially entered this world; I still feel so darn honored and privileged every single day.

I look at pictures of those liberal arts colleges that I'd dreamt of attending when I was fourteen and I feel that tiny twinge of envy. Astronomy classes, Anthropology outfield experiments, debates over women in Literature, Poetry appreciation, Theatre performances.... I used to dream of attending these classes, of sitting by a beautiful lake and ( Read more... )

The holidays aren't over yet, but I can already feel that familiar anxiousness creeping up on me. That anxiousness is not entirely dreaded though, and is now accompanied by a tinge of excitement and longing. The former because I'm no longer a fumbling new student and the latter because I actually do miss delving into a new case and working through ( Read more... )

My days are blurred and all mixed into one.

It's almost the end of the week..... again.

"There's always gonna' be another mountain,
I'm always gonna' wanna make it move.
Always gonna' be an uphill battle,
Sometimes I'm gonna' have to lose" Once again, right when I think that I'm finally getting the hang of things, I tumble down that rocky slope and land on the ground- hard. It's not easy being the only one who didn't come from the ( Read more... )

Back in Adelaide and I'm definitely feeling the pressure even though there's still a day left before Term 2 begins. Welcome back to med school, tracy ( Read more... )

Reality has finally set in ( Read more... )

Just finished my first week of medical school and I honestly don't think I've had a better first week. This is truly everything I've ever wanted and more. Due to confidentiality purposes, I can't reveal much here, but I will say that I'm more than ready to dive into the world of medicine. Things have been absolutely delightful and wonderful and ( Read more... )