briepm Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 In 15 classroom days and 13 tests, I'll have finished my first semester in PA school- I can't believe that I'm already a 3rd of the way through the didactic year! It's been incredibly humbling, inspiring, fascinating, dull, frustrating, motivating and demoralizing in turn over the past 14 or so weeks. It's crazy how you work so hard for something and finally get it, and you had no idea what you were getting yourself into. In the spirit of Thanksgiving (a little late), this first semester of PA school I'm thankful for: *My awesome classmates *My incredibly understanding husband who both cooks and doesn't mind eating pizza every other night *The What Should We Call Med School Tumbler *Netflicks, for allowing me to watch the complete series of Grey's Anatomy while I'm on the treadmill *This video of 40 motivational speeches in 2 minutes: *This forum, for reminding me that 1). people actually do graduate and become real live PA's and 2). so many people would kill for my spot, I should suck it up and be happy I have it *Bates.... (just kidding, nobody's thankful for Bates) Anyway, good luck out there! I feel you, it sucks, you're tired (I'M TIRED!!!) but in a few short weeks we can all watch A Christmas Story in our pajamas and forget we'll ever have to learn anything again.. At least for a few days. Then we'll be right back at it and in our SECOND (or 3rd, for you summer starters) semester of PA school, and that much closer to clinicals. wahoo!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hitzgrl123 Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Love this! I'm right there with you. Can't believe semester #1 is so close to being over. What a roller coaster it's been! I too lurk these forums to keep my eye on the prize and remember that school isn't going to last forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackjacks Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Wow 15 days and 13 tests...I have 2 tests this week then kind of a smooth coast until Christmas. Last month was crazy though. I am thankful that I love school! It is hard but I am doing well and 3 months in finally feel 100% settled and confident that I can do really well at this. Now just need to figure out how to fit working out into my schedule before losing any more muscle mass :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcreid2 Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 I am finishing my 2nd semester and con't believe i only have one more semester of didactic....it has been a challenge but i cannot believe how fast the time has gone so far. Seems like I just started. Well, back to studying for final exam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panelson Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 I am finishing my last semester of my didactic year in 16 days from today!! We have 1 final practicle, 1 exam, and 5 finals left and we are officially 2nd year PA-S's. I start my first rotation on January 7th! I can not believe how fast this year has gone by and it is scary that apparently the clinical year goes by even faster! Whoa! Good luck to you all on your ocmpletion of your first year, you can do it! Try and enjoy the holidays! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinntsp Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 9 more days until my second semester is finished. It has been smooth sailing with a lot of free time compared to the summer. 1 final practical and 3 exams to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuj Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 11 finals in the next week and a half, then three weeks off. Five months in and I have an un unusual feeling of fatigue yet still feel fresh - myst be a mixture of sleep deprivation and caffeine. Sent from my SGH-T959 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sastacey7 Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Two weeks between me and the holiday break! Wow! I can't believe how fast the second semester has gone! And, for me at least, it wasn't as stressful as the summer even though the class load was larger. Maybe I'm just numb?! lol Either way, I am thankful (like many others) that I LOVE school and learning and that I have a very supportive husband and 5 children! *I am thankful that they have had more of my time this semester than the last. *I am excited about clinicals- 6 months away- and that we have three electives, rotation abroad opportunities and external rotation opportunities! *And I am thankful that I have the confidence that I can not only complete the program successfully, but I can do it well. Maybe it won't be all A's, but I'm doing well ... *and more able to balance school and family life :) *I'm also thankful for this site- it has been helpful since I decided to become a PA and I am glad that my profession is supportive of all of its members- from start to finish! It has been a whirlwind and at times I have just had to have faith in the program and trust it- and that has worked! Congrats to us all for being here- in school and for each other! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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