Keep the Fire Burning!

Well, I had a nice weekend even though it was cut short by the UDHA conference but it was a great break from school. However, I am still struggling not to feel overwhelmed and burnt out now that our first tests are here! This picture of a math problem is about how I've been feeling while trying to study lately. It's not that I'm really struggling with the material it's the fact that I don't know these tests yet and so I've got to learn how to study for all new classes this semester. The only real exams I've had so far have been in Biomed and Patho. While I know how to take and study for those tests like second nature, this year the tests will be all new and different. It's intimidating and I'm really hoping I've studied enough to do alright on the exam in Dental Hygiene I especially. Today for some reason was a really rough and long day and I felt like I almost had to remind myself why I'm here. I know that this is what I want to do and I know I'll have the drive to finish strong and that the professors will do everything they can to help us succeed in class, on our boards, and in our careers when we get there. It's just really hard right now to see past all the stress and worry and loss of sleep. I'm hoping that after this first test I'll relax a bit and realize even more so that everything will turn out just fine in the end... it always does right? For anyone else out there that is stressed or double thinking their career choice, know that you aren't alone but also remember that it really will be worth it and that it will just get better as time goes on. We can get through this!!! P.S. Good luck on your case studies!