the beginning stages are normal and subdued, studying a lot, but mainly taking it slow...
then the middle stage is: oh no, i should have done more studying the last few weeks, so the stress starts to kick in. much more studying goes on during this time, it builds more and more each day.
near the end, right before the test, everything is magnified. its like no matter what they are doing, you know that inside their head, they are actually just thinking about things on their test, or things they need to do in their next study session. i never expect to get any real conversations out during this time, so i tend to just 'lay low'. haha.
thank goodness for friends during this time!!! it is so hard being away from family, but, i am very grateful we have so many friends here in galveston, and i have other ways to keep myself busy!
then, we come to test day...its finally over! i get my husband back for a few days!! its always so fun hanging out the night after his test-love it!
only one more class left for year one of medical school.....9 more weeks...please pray for endurance, as burn out really starts to kick in at this point. his next class is: NHB (Neuroscience and Human Behavior)
after this class will be the end of year one and his 8 week research rotation will start (bye bye summer) before year 2 starts.
but looking forward to that time of no studying at least!!
its a roller-coaster ride, but still an adventure worth taking!
here's a couple pics of what i did this past weekend (before the test) to keep myself sane:
girls night at campo azul : amazing mexican food with abbi and taylor!
great book i finished...love francine rivers=)
