Packed and ready(ish)!

I'm all packed (all 5 suitcases plus a carry-on) and ready to start orientation for medical school!
Packing was quite a feat; I constantly went back and forth in mind trying to talk myself into only bringing 2 bags but in the end I sided on bringing too much. I figure I need to be comfortable when I'm in medical school and creature comforts are necessary when one is under stress. Therefore...I'm bringing everything.

Moving on from packing...my madre is accompanying me on my initial trip. We have to stay over in Puerto Rico for one night because there aren't any direct flights to Dominica. My father will join us later. It feels weird having my parents with me but it will give them a good chance to see where I'll be living for the next 2 years and also they qualify me to bring more checked bags (haha).
Don't know what to expect at all as far as living situation, culture-shock and most importantly medical school-shock. These are the 3 main burdens on my mind right now (two of which a U.S. student never has to worry about). I'm "looking forward" to only having to stress out about medical school!
And so the adventure begins.
Stay tuned for more! :)

PaCE and Hope for My Educational Experience

I received an email today that informed me that I have been accepted into the PaCE program at Ross. Essentially this program will provide me with more opportunities to hone my study skills, prepare for exams and work in individual student groups on case-based learning. I am happy that working my butt off in undergrad gave me an edge in the first two years of medical school. Although I am optimistic about the program, I won't know for sure how helpful it is until I get there later this month.
Only 2 weeks until I leave Austin. That will mark the first time in my life that I have attended school away from my hometown...out of state AND out of country. Scary.