Big Event January

Well,

As some of you know, I had my interview today at Pacific University. I have to say that as an experience, regardless of outcome, I met some of the coolest people from all different medical backgrounds, from all over the states today. I spoke with students about how they managed being away from their families, how it is to be $100 k in debt, how they continue going on when they feel there is no way they are going to be able to retain the wealth of information they are expected to. Every student was enthusiastic about the program, passionate about communicating to us the willingness of the faculty to help students succeed.

I really enjoyed the experience. I have never interviewed for a graduate school before, especially since I don't have my Bachelor's degree. I think that I was the only one in today's group that didn't yet earn a bachelor's degree. I was one of two who showed up wearing an outfit that was not a suit. I was the only one who went to the wrong campus first, therefor showing up a mere 5 minutes prior to program start time.

Surprisingly, the admission invitations and denials will go out Monday or Tuesday, so we should be informed of our status by next week. How lucky are we? The earlier groups have been waiting for months! The agony!

Dan and I went up and stayed at the Grand Lodge, had dinner with a friend, and soaked in the pool before heading to bed last night. We are glad to be home, and I am thankful that this chapter is done, and I can get back to my full load of classes. I have neglected them over the past week because its been so hard to think about anything but this day. And now this day is over, and I have done the best I can.