First, I have had two camp interviews already. One on Saturday and one on Monday. I think both of them went really well. The camps are very different but I believe that I would truly enjoy both of them because I'll be working with kids and getting to spend the summer outdoors! I should here back from both of them before April. In case you're interested, here are their links:
Camp Widjiwagan
Whippoorwill Farm Day Camp
Second, Lucas and I have been discussing where exactly we want to live once we get married and have been looking at the cost of living for several communities that we are considering. As of now, he will either still be working at the West End location or they will be moving to a location in Cool Springs. Both of those areas are out of our price range as far as COL(cost of living) goes. I will most likely not have a job during the terms that I am in graduate school therefore the only income that I will be bringing in is during the summer months. We're look at some areas just outside of Nashville including Lebanon and just north of Nolensville. It's too exciting!!
Third, as soon as I press 'Publish Post' I am going to being studying for my classes. If I plan to be an occupational therapist, I need to get in gear and start studying hard for anatomy. I must make an A in there! School can be stressful but I am getting better and better at managing the stress that comes with it! I'm thankful for that.
Next, I have been checking out schools that I might potentially go to when I graduate from Berea. So far, they are the same as what I found during my previous searching venture. The two programs I am really interested in are the doctorate program for occupational therapy at Belmont University or the higher education administration program at Vanderbilt. My backup plan if I don't get accepted into either one of those is the occupational therapy program at Tennessee State University. It isn't a ranked program, which worries me but if worst comes to worst, I may apply there. If anyone knows about there program, please inform me!
Last, I have been reviewing blogs of current OTs. Some of them have been blogging since they were in graduate school. I think Berea is hard. Ha! This girl had a radical stack of books and was talking about the overwhelming stress that she experienced. That's fine with me. I'm used to it. BUT I am going to have to learn new time management skills because having my own place and meals to cook and a husband to distract me will make sitting down to seriously study much harder. Also, I love Lucas to death but since he didn't really go to school he hasn't grasped how thoroughly I need to know the material for the exams. That's something we're going to have to work on in order for me to be successful!
1 New Item on the Want List:
This book is by a man with Asperger's. He talks about different experiences that he had growing up. He has been a keynote speaker for many conferences. I believe that I would really enjoy this book and I hope to read it over the summer! Also, if you're interested, he has a blog: http://jerobison.blogspot.com/
That's all I've got for now folks! I may post back later since I've got lots of free time this week!
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