Week one is pretty fun and interesting!
Classes are pretty straightforward so far, I would say to find a good study group and start studying the first day. Study every day and don't fall behind and it will help to not add extra stress. My study group and I meet for about 4-8hours a day so far (it depends on the homework and lecture load for that day). Remember all the things you had to do to get here, don't slack off when you have been given such a great opportunity, that others would die for. You are here for a reason to prove them right, you deserve to be here!
Vet Prep has 7 classes and you can find them on the Ross webpage.
-Case Base Learning (a pass/ fail class)
-Microbiology
-Pharmacology
-Cellular Biology
-Veterinary Terminology
-Transition to vet life (a pass/fail class)
-Clinical Application (a pass/fail class)
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| Veterinary Terminology in the Multipurpose Lab |
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| Microbiology in the Lower Auditorium |
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| First Day of Vet Prep |
Maryland and I went and caught a "bus" to go to the local movie theatre with a group of people. I say "bus" because it was not what you would normally call a bus. So if you want to catch a bus there are a few things to know.
Bus Fact #1: Buses kinda just make loops around the island but all buses will always end at the capital Basseterre
Bus Fact #2: They don't make spots at every bus stop, they will pick up people who just flag them down on the side of the road.
Bus Fact #3: The bus fare is always $2.50 EC (which is $0.93 US)
Bus Fact #4: It is normally a Van and not an actual bus. ( when the van/bus pulled up to get us, every cell in my body was screaming "Do NOT Get In That Van with the Strangers!!" but that's what you have to do. #SorryMom)
Bus Fact #5: It is only a bus if it has a green license plate and it has the letter "H" before the numbers on the plate.
Bus Fact #6: Bus drivers seem to drive faster than taxi drivers
*I think buses are the only things that don't run on island time
Bus Fact #7: have your $2.50 EC ready to give to the driver (either right as you get in or right when you get out) DO NOT MAKE THEM WAIT FOR YOU (or else they will be very grumpy)
Bus Fact #8: When in doubt, ask the fellow passengers on the bus. Most are extremely friendly and happy to answer any questions
Bus Fact #9: have your ID out and visible, this will inform all those around you that you are not a tourist but, in fact, a student! This will help you as you mingle with the locals.
So even though the final destination of the buses is the capital, there are tons of places to stop along the way. There are two grocery stores and even a movie theatre! Yes, you heard correctly there is a real US quality movie theatre! Maryland and I went with a smaller group of upper semester students to go see The Greatest Showman. I was amazed at the prices! A movie ticket back home would have easily been $10 US dollars but here it was on $6 US dollars! We were also informed that on Tuesdays that Ross Students can see movies for $3 US dollars! You can't beat that! This theatre even gets movie about two or three days earlier than back in the states. It was a nice thing to do to take a little two-hour study break.
Well, my dears that is all I have right now. Tune in next time to hear about of our adventures during the weekend after the first week of Vet Prep!
Bus ride to the Capital
The Movie Theatre
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