Survived the First Week !

Hola mis amigos!!

 So proud to say that I completed the first week of PT school!!  (sigh of relief) It wasn't as bad as I imagined but it was no way a cake walk. I am taking 6 classes 4 days a week, Wednesday we don't have classes and I'm glad because I got the chance to catch up on my life outside of school. My two most demanding courses are anatomy and kinesiology, I have a undergrad background in both courses but PT school goes more in depth and requires a lot more attention. We are dissecting cadavers in anatomy lab and fortunately for me in undergrad I was exposed to it. The cadaver labs aren't as bad as you would imagine... the formaldehyde can be a lot at first but once you're in the lab over a certain time you get accustomed to the smell. My other 4 classes are more towards professional development, clinical skills and intervention practices. My cohort is relatively average for a PT school, there are 56 of us. Another thing I can appreciate at my school is how supportive the faculty staff, second year students and my cohort are. That was a major factor I used when deciding which program I would attend.  I didn't want competitiveness or being just a "number" to the faculty, that is not the case at my school. We even have second year mentors who help guide us  if we have any questions.


From the first week I can tell this program is going to be very intense and require a lot of time. I study everyday because I honestly want to learn as much as I can so I can become the best health care professional I can be. I love the material which makes it a lot easier when its time to study. I'm in class most days 8am-5pm and even longer on Fridays so getting study time in can be kinda hard but it s important to study a little everyday so prevent falling behind on the material... which can happen.
 I have a work study job on campus but I hardly go, maybe once a week for 3 hours. Some of my classmates aren't traditional students and have families and work obligations, but if you don't have to work I wouldn't. Thats all for me ! I will try to update as much as possible !

Best of luck to those interviewing around this time!



xoxoxoxo

Doriean Broady
SPT

Hey guys!

So thankfully my roommates and I found another housing option that worked out better for all three of us... much bigger and cheaper.  School doesn't start until the third week in September so I've been spending my leisure time running, reading and getting better acquainted with the city I will be spending the next 2.5 years in. Last week I met some of my classmates at an event the 2nd year DPT students threw to celebrate the end of finals week for them.  The 2nd year students ameliorated some of the nervous feelings we were feeling about the next upcoming weeks. It was great to get their perspective of their first year and some of the tricks and tactics they used to get through.  I am happy to say my classmates are really chill and down to earth as well.... Orientation is on the 15th and 19th of September so I will have the opportunity to meet the rest of my classmates. Until next time.. I will keep you guys posted with my school schedule and how the first week of classes go.  

Be Blessed, 

DPT student