I had sent out about 18 applications over winter break for internships this summer. Mostly in my major interests of pharmaceutical industry or research. I had a few interviews over the phone and in person. I was really excited about a few but never got responses back whereas others had to cancel their internships due to the economy and still others are deciding. I was offered an internship here in Des Moines working in the district office of a pharmacy chain, focusing on pharmacy management. It was not my first choice but I figured I should take it because who knows what else I would be offered.
I was initially disappointed because I would have rather been doing research this summer. I was also concerned that if I kept taking retail pharmacy jobs and I ever wanted to apply to a fellowship they may look down upon my lack of research. After talking to a few successful Drake Alumn and my family, I realized that whatever I do this summer will not make or break my future. Just because I do or do not do have lots of practice in a field does not mean I cannot go into it. I can do whatever I want to do after graduation as long as I have the drive to do it. The experience that I get this summer will be what I make of it. I am determined to make it a great experience and amazing summer.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
I Cannot Believe It!
I AM AN AUNT!!!!
To a Beautiful, Healthy Niece......Emily Claira!!
We All Love Mommy, Daddy, and Emily!
Monday, March 23, 2009
Choosing a College
It is college touring season!!
I know because no matter where I am at on campus: class, the gym, or in the union, I feel like a zoo animal in a cage that visitors are staring at. It is really actually fun for me to see all the perspective students visiting because I remember when I was in that exact position.
I could not wait to be a junior in high school and start getting all the college mail. It made me feel 'wanted' and 'accepted' as if college is some cool society. Then came the standardized tests to quantify my knowledge. Then I applied to a bunch of schools, visited multiple campuses, applied for a dozen scholarships and went on some interviews. I got some acceptance letters and some rejection letters. After that came the contemplation....what do I want to be when I grow up? and where do I want to go to do that
I am a VERY indecisive person so for me at the time these questions where just as much if not more difficult to answer than for most students. I was nervous that I had to make the perfect decision in order to secure the perfect future. Should I choose the major that would be the most prestigious? Do I pick a major that would be easiest? Do I pick a major that may make me lots of money? Should I choose the major I think I am interested in? Then came.... Do I want to go to the same school as all my friends? How far away from home do I want to get? Do I want a school where it is always summer?
Looking back theses were some of the hardest decisions I had to make. Now I think about it and realize that it should have been one of the easiest decisions because no matter what school I would have gone to or what major I would have chosen it would all have turned out great.
Of course it is important to realize your top few choices in school and interests but once you have narrowed your focus down slightly, in the end the college, the education and the experiences are what you make of it so it really no bad decision can be made.
A few basic questions can help narrow your focus. Beyond that your good to go anywhere to do anything
Big or small school?
Near or far?
How much can you afford?
Where can I see myself spending the next four or more years?
What subjects do you like?
What could you see yourself happy to do for the next 30 years?
There is no ultimate perfect decision so follow your gut, its usually always right. Plus no one wants to live with any regrets!
I know because no matter where I am at on campus: class, the gym, or in the union, I feel like a zoo animal in a cage that visitors are staring at. It is really actually fun for me to see all the perspective students visiting because I remember when I was in that exact position.
I could not wait to be a junior in high school and start getting all the college mail. It made me feel 'wanted' and 'accepted' as if college is some cool society. Then came the standardized tests to quantify my knowledge. Then I applied to a bunch of schools, visited multiple campuses, applied for a dozen scholarships and went on some interviews. I got some acceptance letters and some rejection letters. After that came the contemplation....what do I want to be when I grow up? and where do I want to go to do that
I am a VERY indecisive person so for me at the time these questions where just as much if not more difficult to answer than for most students. I was nervous that I had to make the perfect decision in order to secure the perfect future. Should I choose the major that would be the most prestigious? Do I pick a major that would be easiest? Do I pick a major that may make me lots of money? Should I choose the major I think I am interested in? Then came.... Do I want to go to the same school as all my friends? How far away from home do I want to get? Do I want a school where it is always summer?
Looking back theses were some of the hardest decisions I had to make. Now I think about it and realize that it should have been one of the easiest decisions because no matter what school I would have gone to or what major I would have chosen it would all have turned out great.
Of course it is important to realize your top few choices in school and interests but once you have narrowed your focus down slightly, in the end the college, the education and the experiences are what you make of it so it really no bad decision can be made.
A few basic questions can help narrow your focus. Beyond that your good to go anywhere to do anything
Big or small school?
Near or far?
How much can you afford?
Where can I see myself spending the next four or more years?
What subjects do you like?
What could you see yourself happy to do for the next 30 years?
There is no ultimate perfect decision so follow your gut, its usually always right. Plus no one wants to live with any regrets!
Saturday, March 21, 2009
What IRKS Me About AIG!
Everyone is pissed off about the whole AIG charade except for the executives getting their hefty bonuses (at least they are being taxed on the bonuses?). I am still sitting with my mouth wide open almost unable to believe the situation.
First off, I am NOT ok with the government using OUR MONEY to bailout a company for the sake of the companies stock prices. I think that a bailout is justified if it will be helping people keep their jobs. I consider that money like a dead fish, flushed down the toilet. It could have been used to help people keep jobs, help students pay off education, help elders pay off health care, etc.
That money is adding to the national debt that my generation will have to pay off. The bill is not bad when you don't have to pay it. We will end up working ourselves sick trying to pay for health care, debts, education, and we will not even get any of the social security we are paying into right now.
The story is nothing like Robin Hood, because the rich were stealing from the poor to get richer. I do not mind helping out those in need. Taxes are there to help EVERYONE, not just the top 2% that already own over 30% of the countries wealth. I can just hear them now, "I really needed that second private jet, first class ticket prices are just getting too high."
This situation makes it all clear as to why over half of my masters business classes are focused on business ethics. How greedy can one person get at the expense of another? It makes me disappointed that ethics have to be taught and re taught because I assumed they were just apart of humanistic nature.
We tried to help, the help was laughed at, spit on, spent and then thrown back in our face like one big joke. I feel like I have been slapped in the face with OUR MONEY.
First off, I am NOT ok with the government using OUR MONEY to bailout a company for the sake of the companies stock prices. I think that a bailout is justified if it will be helping people keep their jobs. I consider that money like a dead fish, flushed down the toilet. It could have been used to help people keep jobs, help students pay off education, help elders pay off health care, etc.
That money is adding to the national debt that my generation will have to pay off. The bill is not bad when you don't have to pay it. We will end up working ourselves sick trying to pay for health care, debts, education, and we will not even get any of the social security we are paying into right now.
The story is nothing like Robin Hood, because the rich were stealing from the poor to get richer. I do not mind helping out those in need. Taxes are there to help EVERYONE, not just the top 2% that already own over 30% of the countries wealth. I can just hear them now, "I really needed that second private jet, first class ticket prices are just getting too high."
This situation makes it all clear as to why over half of my masters business classes are focused on business ethics. How greedy can one person get at the expense of another? It makes me disappointed that ethics have to be taught and re taught because I assumed they were just apart of humanistic nature.
We tried to help, the help was laughed at, spit on, spent and then thrown back in our face like one big joke. I feel like I have been slapped in the face with OUR MONEY.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Spring Break Here I Am!
For spring break I am on a cruise in the Caribbean. The weather is glorious with sunshine all day, temperatures in the upper 80s, and not a threatening cloud in the sky. The water is blue but so clear that you can practically see the bottom of the sea. The water is the prefect temperature for an afternoon dip. The fish and plants are exotic colors beyond what the rainbow can create. I am sleeping in and waking refreshed each morning after partying all night in the clubs with all of my closest friends. The views are magnificent with volcanoes, waterfalls, and shorelines all dazzling. The people are fun as I have met some great guys that are into me and have made some really great impressions on other people. For once in my life I look slim and have a perfect Brazilian tan with no tan lines. The cruise line manager asked me if I would like a position as a pharmacist on the cruise line after graduation so I could enjoy the experiences like this everyday and then....
I wake up! In my bed in the Chicago suburbs realizing that one of the best dreams was coming to an end.
Spring break would be fantastic if I could go on some exotic trip like some other college students; however, I do not have a multi million dollar inheritance nor have I won the lottery yet (still trying). Being at home is just as good as I am getting the relaxation and rest that I need right now in the semester. The weather here yesterday was in the low 70s and that felt wonderful. To be honest I put on a tank top and tried to get a tan (as if I really were on vacation). In the end, no tan but some good time to myself! No matter if I am on vacation or not, I am grateful that I just get a week off and do NOT want to return to school in a few days. I wish breaks were eternal!
I wake up! In my bed in the Chicago suburbs realizing that one of the best dreams was coming to an end.
Spring break would be fantastic if I could go on some exotic trip like some other college students; however, I do not have a multi million dollar inheritance nor have I won the lottery yet (still trying). Being at home is just as good as I am getting the relaxation and rest that I need right now in the semester. The weather here yesterday was in the low 70s and that felt wonderful. To be honest I put on a tank top and tried to get a tan (as if I really were on vacation). In the end, no tan but some good time to myself! No matter if I am on vacation or not, I am grateful that I just get a week off and do NOT want to return to school in a few days. I wish breaks were eternal!
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Email ANYTIME!
If you are reading this and you are a "Perspective Student" to Drake or a student interested in pharmacy but not Drake, or a student interested in another major, or just anyone that wants someone to talk to...
EMAIL ME ANYTIME!
I LOVE to answer questions, hear stories, or just listen. I share my life with everyone, so go ahead and share your life with me!
My email address is: dorothy.chrzaszcz@drake.edu
it is also on "my profile" (on the left side of this blog page)
(Jaclyn and Monica this especially means you!)
Saturday, March 7, 2009
I Can Finally Breathe!
Over the past 3 weeks I have been breathing through a straw. Not literally but mentally and physically. In school it is inevitable that there are down weeks, with little going on and then crazy weeks, when the (excuse my language) shit hits the fan and EVERYTHING is happening. The past three weeks have been those INSANE weeks.
Over the past 3 weeks I have had over 12 quizzes, 5 major exams, 2 Friday night classes, 3 Saturday classes, 5 internship interviews, over 25 hours of work in the pharmacy, over 14 hours of grading papers, around 5 academic meetings and lucky me a car jump after my battery died. I was averaging 4 hours of sleep a night with 2 being the lowest and 5 being the most.
Now I can breathe!
Over the past 3 weeks I have had over 12 quizzes, 5 major exams, 2 Friday night classes, 3 Saturday classes, 5 internship interviews, over 25 hours of work in the pharmacy, over 14 hours of grading papers, around 5 academic meetings and lucky me a car jump after my battery died. I was averaging 4 hours of sleep a night with 2 being the lowest and 5 being the most.
Now I can breathe!
YEAAAAAAA!!!!!!
My stomachache has toned down, my headache is slowly disappearing and the dark circles under my eyes are less inflamed. I almost feel spoiled that the next few weeks will be more empty and slower. Spoiled?...I mean relieved. I will definitely take advantage of some of the time!
To tell the truth I am writing this blog while I am in one of my Saturday afternoon classes (do not tell my professor) so that I can enjoy the afternoon after I get out!
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