Yesterday I wrote my Anatomy practical exam. To me it seemed a little less easy than the first. There were quite a a few heart and lung questions. Unfortunately most hearts were really shriveled and mutilated and therefore making it difficult to orient ourselves when we stand in front of this cut-up organ with 45 seconds ticking away. I wasn't completely happy about the exam, but I think the results shouldn't be too bad. Fingers crossed and no time to dwell - today I have my Histology practical in 1 hr and 45 mins. Then right after this exam my Canadian girl Allie (also my future roommate for next term) and I will go hardcore and nail the Pulmonary Physiology. That subject is pretty difficult, especially with all the formulas tossed back and forth. But I will do my best to understand how to apply them before the Mini 3 exam on Monday.It's been more than 2 months without running for me, and close to 1 month without swimming (due to the cold/flu). I am slowly going insane... thank goodness there is still Pilates. Maybe I have A.D.D.? It seems like I just have way too much energy to spend and I NEED to move and jump around. This sitting-for-the-whole-day business just doesn't flow with me here. Alright back to studying!!
Scrambled eggs for the soul...
First I am a total stranger, I was surfing the net looking for inspiration and motivation for studying and I when thought your Blog and since than am looking at your blog from time to time ,and truthfully I really admire your commitment for studying , I have some questions for you first how do you keep your self motivated and on average base how much hours you study a day and also from you posts I realized that you sleep six hours a day is that enough for you finally keep up the good work and I wish you to succeed in your studying and am pretty sure you will be a grate doctor
ReplyDeleteHey Ahmed! Strangers are strangers only if you don't say hello :) Anyhow, thanks for the encouragement. Before the first Mini exam, I was sleeping between 5 and 6 hours every night. But now I sleep between 6 and 7 (usually 7) hours a night. I think the lack of sleep was getting to me. But between 6.5 to 7hrs is a good amount for me - I wake up refreshed. However I do spend one or two days a week allowing myself 7 to 8 hrs of sleep. Your body needs it. I study on average 10 to 12 hours a day, including lecture hours. Again occasionally I take half a day off just to unwind. Motivation is a funny thing - it is hard to find, and it's hard to keep once you do find it. My friends here at Ross and my family at home are a good source of support. Of course the most powerful fuel comes from within. I do have to remind myself from time to time the reason why I am here and why I put myself through this mental game called medical school. Don't worry! Work hard and before you know it, it will be over! Good luck with your studies.
ReplyDeleteHello Alexis , I think now am not a stranger according to your rule ;) . but I said that to let you know that your blog and your hard work is inspiring both kind of people the one's that you know and other that you do not know .
ReplyDeletebest of luck on your next exams