So, I know it has been forever and a day since I checked in to update you all. Honestly, this semester hasn't left me with much in the way of free time. I'm a little overloaded with course work at the moment, but that's to be expected towards the end of the semester. It's time to start studying for finals and there's pressure on finishing final papers and final projects. And that's not considering that we're still not out of the woods with midterms and lab reports due in at least a few courses.
On the bright side, I get to home for Thanksgiving break in 11 days! I can't tell you all how excited I am. I'm from the east coast, and usually the cost of flying over Thanksgiving week is through the roof. Since winter break starts just 2 weeks afterwards, I've always decided to stay in Chicago. However, this year it was affordable and my course schedule allows me to stay home for 6 days. As I said--- I'm so excited! It might sound silly that I'm this worked up for a holiday at home, but my family and I are pretty tight knit and I've missed them this semester.
In other exciting news-- I decided what I want to be when I grow up. I am going to be a Certified Prothetist and Orthetist. Those are the individuals who assess patients in need of orthotic/prosthetic devices, (sometimes create those devices), fit the patient, and educate the patients in the proper use of the device. I stumbled on this through my IPRO class, which is focused in this particular area. I've had the chance to speak with my professor about it and he has been extremely supportive and encouraging. It was really helpful to be able to go to him for advice about coursework, interships, and volunteering that would help me in applying to graduate programs and (ultimately) for jobs.
That's what's new in my life. I've rambled on for a while, so I'll leave you for now. I promise to update again before another 9ish months go by...
