First Semester... Completed

I am happy to announce that although I thought it would never happen I survived my first semester. Thus I have a few lessons to share...

1. Pray that when you start a PhD program... that you have a supportive and friendly cohort. (I have been BLESSED with the best cohort and I would not be nearly as sane as I am if it was not for them!)

2. Remember B's get degrees. Although I am a MAJOR over achiever there is a point when you have to accept that you may get a B and this does not mean you should end your life.

3. Find comedy in stressful situations. Our group as found that this makes things seem a lot more bearable. All I will say is M.K.F, Lard Factor , and Suck it up Buttercup! (I understand that unless you are in my cohort these mean nothing but for those of you who may read this and know what they mean... I am sure you are rolling on the floor)

Without having second years to look up to it is hard to say if next term will be any better or worse then this past one but for me I know it will be rough. I have more research to do and three VERY demanding professors. One of which I am convinced will hate any research question I come up with. But I will do my best and will keep my focus on getting what I need to get done, done.

Oh Wait! One more lesson... When you get a break (ie Winter break) RELAX and play fun games, hang out with the friends whom don't see you all the time, and take LOTS of time for you! Trust me, YOU WILL NEED IT!