Med school so far:

I'm getting lucky.  These first three weeks are a quick review of what I've learned in the last 2 years.  So far I don't think I've learned anything entirely new.

That is, in class.  Student government and club organization have been my side projects for now.  It's a fun way to keep busy.  I think that I really enjoy watching bonds grow between us students, from that first day of orientation, when we were all confused and scared, to a well oiled machine pre midblock exams.  We are uploading study notes on a daily basis, editing online google documents 20 at a time, overall, really coming together as a cohesive team.

Also, we are utilizing every available piece of technology.  I've dreamed of purchasing a zoom h4 audio recorder.  Now, in my IT workstudy position, I use one every day to record and upload lectures.

One struggle that I'm working on:  I found that financial aid only delegated $1500 to me for workstudy fall semester, $3000 total for the year.  I was expecting $12000 for the year.  This will not be enough to cover my living expenses and it really bothers me that I need to seek another source of income.  I only can work 4 hrs a week and I need more.  The financial aid office told me to check back next week.  I marked it on my gcalendar and will receive an email reminder to remind them next Tuesday.