Thursday, July 26, 2012

Faces of Determination..

As I transfered to the library at 2am, to finish my studying for the night, I walk into the fish bowl (a room of windows in our library) for the first time and grap an open seat, and I noticed a young man in there studying.  On his face was sure will and determination to make it through successfully to the next semester.  He's in first semester and is pushing hard to finish strong.  I couldn't help but send to him good will and prayers.  It's bewildering to get that slap in the face that first semester..that this is NOT undergrad or a masters program...This is Medical School..and you better bring your "A" game, because you are expected to remember every single thing taught..LOL...I can see the determination on his face...."I am Determined to make it through...."  My sentiments, too...."I am determined."

I recently figured out that I like studying in the major study areas on campus.  Being in a room, full of focused and determined people has kept me on track this last push to the finish line.   

Every where I walk on campus I can feel the excitement, the anticipation, the anxiety and the hope of passing the next five exams successfully.  Everyone is ready to move on to the next.....

Fourth semester students are celebrating there last day of "Basic Science classes" today.  After their break they will begin preparations for clinicals rotations...And all the rest of us...WELL we are determined to make it to the next semester.....

Determination is the key to success here....Though we may get weary at times, none the less, we know it will all pay off, once we reach our goal...I had a few classmates leave earlier in the semester for personal reasons, fear of failing, exhaustion, etc....But, I am glad that I am forging ahead.

It seems like time is flying by...I'm feeling good about my performance thus far...looking forward to finishing up block 3, Reproductive and Integument...Then 5 days later we have our final exam..

I'm Determined to finsh Strong!

"When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow you: when you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned; neither shall the flame scorch you." Isa 43:2 KJV

4 comments:

  1. how important is it to make friends during the first semester at Ross? I was reading this Ross student who failed his first semester, I think it was due to a lack of cooperation with fellow students, if I take the caribbean route I want to make sure I have connections with other students to boost my strengths.

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  2. Isreal,

    The truth of the matter is YOU MUST SHOW YOURSELF FRIENDLY in order to make friends now matter where you are in this world....

    I speak to almost everyone that cross my path...
    SO, is it hard for me to make friends..ABSOLUTELY NOT...
    There's a proberb that states, "In order for you to have friends, you must first show yourself to be friendly".... and friends will draw to you...

    So, blaming others is not the route to go...Trust me YOU WILL meet friends..It's up to you how strong of a bond you form with them...All students here want the same thing..to succeed..and there are strengths in numbers...

    As a matter of fact, I was just talking to a young lady the other day and one of her friends here at ROss was just accepted to a US school. And he was not sure if he was going to accept it because of all the close friends he has made here in the past 3mos...So, life is what you make it...

    I can reassure you there are many ways to meet people here..and as far as cooperation? Im not sure what you mean by that...but, there are all kinds of tutoring sessions, medical clubs and events, sports teams of all kinds, church services, and mosque fellowships here...

    I find it very enlightening and uplifting to see so many people of color here from all walks of life and the beauty of it all...WE ALL HELP EACH OTHER...For the first time in my life I think I have friends from almost every continent (although I haven't met anyone here from Antartica,LOL)...That's ONE WORLD ONE LOVE for real...

    Best wishes on your journey

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    1. Hello,

      I am wanting to know how we can exchange personal emails? I will be attending Ross in a couple monthsand have some questions and concerns.

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    2. You can send me your email address on this website and it will not post to the public...Best wishes on your journey...

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