Helpful Info for New students again.

A few things you might want to know about if you are planning to attend UMHS. * Mondays Blocks are usually scheduled about four weeks apart on Mondays. * tuesdays pasta buffet at the marriott = 30 us Dollars movie theater = about 3 US Dollars Grill day at the bookstore = about 5 US Dollars Fruit and Vege guy comes to campus EC or US cash only as much as you can...

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Two Posts in One day!

My other topic of thought is Rituals. I felt that this topic deserves a post all of its own. I eat here on occassion and love the chillers. I was hoping to insert a photo before but didn't have one until today. So here is a sample of the Philly Cheesesteak and a Dulche De Leche Chiller. Yummo...

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Holidays in St. Kitts

There a lot of holidays in the US. We generally know exactly when they are because they are written into almost every calendar you ever buy. From the time that we are little children we learn that everyone stays home on holidays, and the banks close and the government offices close, and the post man doesn't come. There are some holidays that grocery stores and resturants close for like Christmas Day...

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Rainy Night on St. Kitts

It seems that it rarely rains on St. Kitts. When I am out and the skies turn grey I generally ask the locals if they think that it will rain. Usually I am told that the only thing we, kittians (kit-`tee-shuns), can guarantee is "no snow". When it rains on St. Kitts the ppl usually stand under the eaves or in the alleyways because generally they rain passes stops just as suddenly as it begins. Today,...

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What to bring?

Everyone has the same questions before they get to the island. The most frequently asked and unclearly answered is "What should I bring". I can tell you what I brought and what I wish I had brought, but really it comes down to what you like and where you will be living. If you will be living in the Royal St. Kitts then I recommend these items. something that you cook with or on: hot plate griddle...

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Blocks

Medical school in the carib consists of four semesters and each semester usually has four blocks (or exam days). By the time Block day comes you can tell it is on its way. As it gets closer like within two weeks the buses get very empty. More and more students stay on campus til 11pm so the 5 and 8 buses are nearly empty and the 11 oclock bus is completely full. On the friday before the exam you see...

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Campus in the Morning!

Update on Campus life today!Every morning I take bus to campus. The bus times are listed but they are the times that the bus leaves the pick up area. So, in the morning the bus leaves at 7:15. I generally leave my room around 7:10 to get to the pick up area in time for the bus to leave on time. The ride to campus is generally calm. There is some noise but not much. It is 7:15 in the morning afterall....

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Money,the root of all of my problems

I have a wonderful life. I have four beautiful, well-behaved children, a wonderful suportive husband, and a nice home in the states. My home is not expensive and does not abound with interior decorator style, but I think I have made it pretty nice. I enjoy decorating and I have done what I could with the money that I have had available. "Money I have had available" is the key phrase. I have not had...

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Island Style

What do you do on a Sunday when you are on an island without your family and freinds? Lay out on the beach for two hours, what three movies on HBO, hang out at the casino for free drinks for two or more hours, eat dinner with a friend. Praise God that even though you had no money the guy behind the...

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Lost Blogs

Well, I wanted to start blogging b/c I love to read blogs. I have failed. So I am starting again. I got into UMHS. So I am on the island and my family is still in the states. The family is planning to move here in August, but it is expensive and takes a lot of planning. We have to rent our house in the states and store all of our belongings plus sell what we cannot afford to store. Currently I am...

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A Long Journey

I am starting a blog to inform others about my experiences in medical school. I have four children and a husband. My oldest son is a creative spirit, 12 yrs. My second child is a girl, a sweet daughter, smiling is her signature. She is 9. My youngest daughter is a snugglebug. She is 7. And my youngest child and youngest boy is . . . well, your typical boy. He is 5. My husband is my rock and he is...

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