I am back in Sydney after my stressful first year. I could not be more proud of making it through myself.
Most of our lectures related to biology, physiology or biochemistry. In the ADH clinic we practised as “dentists” to give each other a general examination. Our laboratory sessions centred around fissure sealants, matrix bands and especially rubber dam. 
…continue reading "First Year of Dentistry".
On Thursday I found out through a phone call from Mum that…I was offered Dentistry at the University of Adelaide. 
Unfortunately it also coincided with the lapse date to respond to the offer!
That night I had very little sleep. Then early the next morning we flew to Adelaide. Mum and I vacillating by taxi between a couple of accommodation options, only to decide on our initial stop!
First I had to enrol. The staff at the School of Dentistry were extremely helpful and talked me through what I missed out in O-Week. Sleep deprived and thirsty, it was a lot of information to process.
On Saturday morning Dad arrived and we drove around buying the paraphernalia I would need. In the evening we found out the owner of the restaurant we were dining at was the sister-in-law of my aunt-in-law’s close friend. Adelaide is a small place indeed!
Then the next day an ATM swallowed my bank card. 
I will keep you updated, but certainly the first week of the semester will be just as busy. It will be quite an experience to be living alone.
