Block I is over! 4 more to go...

Hello everyone,

It seems like forever since I posted, but it has been a really long week. Monday and yesterday we had our first set of block exams, which was really stressful for everyone. Especially because we had no idea how to study for them!

From last Thursday or so on I spent every night going to the lab, looking at the cadavers, learning to identify structures, and then coming home and studying. There were a few opportunities for active study  breaks though. I say active, because even on breaks me and my friends would discuss anatomy and histology, and ask each other questions.

 On Saturday night, me and a friend hitchhiked over to Windwardside and went to Saba Treasures for dinner. I got a delicious pizza. But that was only a temporary break. After dinner, we went to another classmates house that lives up there and had some dessert (see my food blog for details, it was amazing) http://sbkfoodblog.blogspot.com/. He had made a 50 questions practice test for us.

The first exam was a lab exam on Monday. There were 25 things pinned or marked in the lab, and each person had 1 minute at each station to answer a few questions about the tagged structure. It was kind of fun, but because it counts for 40% of our test mark, it was a lot of pressure. I think I did OK, but I haven't actually seen my grade yet.

Then Tuesday we had 2 MC exams. I passed, so I figured I could reward myself with some fun. A group of about 8 people went down to cove bay (near the airport) to go snorkeling. Unfortunately it was really surgey and not very safe.... A friend of mine got pinned into a rock, and I am pretty sure he got some corral in his hand... However, there were some really amazing fish (even in the shallows).

On the way home I bought some Haagen Daz ice cream (only $6.50 for a bucket or it). I had a nice night too.... we got a frozen pizza and cooked it in a friends oven (I don't have an oven), and then randomly picked a movie to watch.... John Q. I had no idea what it was about, but it was very relevant. It was pretty much about ethics surrounding the american health care system. It definitely gave me a lot to think about...

Next week, I am going on my first even night dive. I am so excited! Wish me luck!!!