WOW!! I cannot belive it is almost time for mid terms!!! It seems like I just started my second quarter here and we are already half way through! Time is flying by!!
My best advice to you as an incoming student is keep up with the readings. The more you engage yourself in the readings (required and suggested/non required) the easier it will be for you to follow along in class and participate. Also, if you keep up with the readings it will mean a lot less stressful studying for you when tests being approaching!
As for me, I feel I have a pretty good handle on things at this point. I have taken 14 hours this term, a total of 5 courses. It has been nice because two of the classes dont start until next week (February). This has allowed me to focus on my three hardest classes and then gradually add the other two into my schedule along the way.
Good luck to all of you new students on your first tests!!
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Sunday, January 27, 2008
This week has been filled with all sorts of excitement! From giving IQ tests to hanging out with the girls, this week was great! My cognitive assessment class, although TONS of work, is extremely interesting! I have come to enjoy learning about these tests and administering them.
Not only was this week full of school work but also a friend and I tried out a couple new places in Springfield. We tried out a Vietnamese restaurant here in town call BamBu. It was pretty tasty!! We also went out with several girls from our class and experiences Sholtz and Dooleys Karaoke night! All and all it was a fun week of getting to know people and a few neat places around Springfield!
Not only was this week full of school work but also a friend and I tried out a couple new places in Springfield. We tried out a Vietnamese restaurant here in town call BamBu. It was pretty tasty!! We also went out with several girls from our class and experiences Sholtz and Dooleys Karaoke night! All and all it was a fun week of getting to know people and a few neat places around Springfield!
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
The weekend!
I feel that I finally got some time to catch up on things and possibly be a bit ahead of the game this weekend! Since we had Monday off I was able to go home and see my family as well as watch my little brother play basketball.
While I was home, I worked very hard on all my readings and homework assignments, especially for Cognitive Assessment. It seemed overwhelming how much work was due in that class, so having a long weekend to get ahead was great. Now I can relax a little and have more time for myself.
When you're here it is much different than undergraduate school. You get a week and a half for breaks, if your lucky. Its almost as if you are being weened into the real world. I thought I would have had a bit of a hard time adjusting to the fact that I am missing a bunch of my brother basketball games. However, for your first three terms you don't have class on Friday, so you can get home on the weekends occasionally. I tried to schedule my classes so I have class early on Thursday and late on Monday, This allows driving time on Thursday and Monday and I can spend the entire weekend with my family.
The transition here hasn't been bad, 2 weeks break for Christmas was a bit of a shock but once you get back, its not too bad at all. It is a lot to adjust to but things here are wonderful, and the education you receive seems to be pretty outstanding.
While I was home, I worked very hard on all my readings and homework assignments, especially for Cognitive Assessment. It seemed overwhelming how much work was due in that class, so having a long weekend to get ahead was great. Now I can relax a little and have more time for myself.
When you're here it is much different than undergraduate school. You get a week and a half for breaks, if your lucky. Its almost as if you are being weened into the real world. I thought I would have had a bit of a hard time adjusting to the fact that I am missing a bunch of my brother basketball games. However, for your first three terms you don't have class on Friday, so you can get home on the weekends occasionally. I tried to schedule my classes so I have class early on Thursday and late on Monday, This allows driving time on Thursday and Monday and I can spend the entire weekend with my family.
The transition here hasn't been bad, 2 weeks break for Christmas was a bit of a shock but once you get back, its not too bad at all. It is a lot to adjust to but things here are wonderful, and the education you receive seems to be pretty outstanding.
Friday, January 11, 2008
RxP Movement
Currently psychologists in Missouri are trying to pass a bill to give psychologists the right to prescribe medications. This would be only after the psychologist has finished another Master's, after completing their Doctorate. Although not the single answer to better and more accessible health care in Missouri, it will be a move toward that goal.
This week I was able to travel to Jefferson City to help advocate and collect co-signers for this bill. This experience was phenomenal. Not only did I learn more about the movement but I was also able to network with many other psychologists, legislatures, and representatives.
When we first arrived we listened to the introduction of the bill and a few supporters speak in favor of the bill. We then broke up into several groups and received a list of all the representatives in the House. At this point it was our duty to advocate and collect as many signatures as possible. The last email I have seen from our President, Dr. Skrade, states we have received 60 co-signers and we only need 85 "yes" votes to move our bill along. I think we are going to accomplish our goal!
It was a very exciting day and we met some pretty amazing psychologists. I feel that Forest has many opportunities to take advantage of and this was one of the many! If this bill passes I will be proud to know that because of my help and many other strong supporters it was able to help Missouri pull out of their health care crisis.
This week I was able to travel to Jefferson City to help advocate and collect co-signers for this bill. This experience was phenomenal. Not only did I learn more about the movement but I was also able to network with many other psychologists, legislatures, and representatives.
When we first arrived we listened to the introduction of the bill and a few supporters speak in favor of the bill. We then broke up into several groups and received a list of all the representatives in the House. At this point it was our duty to advocate and collect as many signatures as possible. The last email I have seen from our President, Dr. Skrade, states we have received 60 co-signers and we only need 85 "yes" votes to move our bill along. I think we are going to accomplish our goal!
It was a very exciting day and we met some pretty amazing psychologists. I feel that Forest has many opportunities to take advantage of and this was one of the many! If this bill passes I will be proud to know that because of my help and many other strong supporters it was able to help Missouri pull out of their health care crisis.
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
First Quarter at Forest
Entering into my first quarter here at Forest was a bit nerve racking. I moved down to Springfield in June! It was my first time to be more than an hour and a half from home. (I know, Crazy, right?) However, the transition was pretty smooth. Right away I visited the school often and familiarized myself with the faculty and staff. I also took a job as the front desk assistant. This truly helped me the feel more comfortable here. I was able to become familiar with Springfield too. Being from a tiny town in northeast Missouri...this place was HUGE! I joined Ozark Mountain Fitness club so I could have down time for, myself!
Classes went smoothly, being adjusted to a new environment was the hardest part for me. Of course it was a lot of work and it takes a ton of dedication, but doing something you are passionate about always takes a little of the stress out of the picture.
My advice for starting out would be to move in early, get settled, be familiar and comfortable with your new 'home'. Things will go much smoother if you can enjoy one new thing at a time as apposed to being overwhelmed with several.
Good luck!!
Classes went smoothly, being adjusted to a new environment was the hardest part for me. Of course it was a lot of work and it takes a ton of dedication, but doing something you are passionate about always takes a little of the stress out of the picture.
My advice for starting out would be to move in early, get settled, be familiar and comfortable with your new 'home'. Things will go much smoother if you can enjoy one new thing at a time as apposed to being overwhelmed with several.
Good luck!!
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