OT Student Primer

So I'm reading a book that I got in the used book section of Barnes and Noble. It's a primer for OT students. It was only 2 bucks but it has some great information. The only draw back is that its a bit outdated. It was published in 1997, I believe. In the advice section for paper writing, it suggested that you type all of your papers. This made me laugh a bit as not only is it assumed that all papers are typed, but I need to purchase a very specific computer just to go to class with. The OT info and the general time management section is helpful and I am getting a feeling about what school will be like and what I will be learning.

I am working on my to-do list. I got my new computer this week (a little sooner than planned as my wee puppy broke the screen of my netbook that I had been using) and I am going apartment hunting tomorrow. I have 5, maybe 6, places that I am looking at. Hopefully all will go well and I will have a place to live so I only have to find a roommate. I am also planning on scheduling my doctors appointment on the drive down so I can get one more thing done. The countdown is on now. 9 weeks left.

A New Beginning

Its the beginning of the beginning. I have a little over two months to make the transition from "preparing for grad school" to "full time OT student." I found out I was accepted three weeks ago and now instead of spending my time thinking about how cool it would be to make the move to Charleston, I actually get to make the plans for it. There are so many little things, annoying things, to get done, but I am so excited that I don't mind at all.
Here's the short list of all the things I need to get done before my OT student career begins in 74 days:

• find an apartment and roommate
• get lots of shots and blood antibody titers
• apply for loans
• apply for scholarships
• buy a computer
• pack all my stuff
• review some A&P so I don't have as much to learn over the summer
  
• spend as much time with my two doggies as I can before I have to leave them.

I can hardly wait until orientation begins. I just want to scream at times. I have to use a lot of my energy to keep my focus on the things I need to do to get there as opposed to just musing about all the cool things I am going to get to do and learn. So come on this journey with me, its going to be a wonderful ride!