Countdown to the Beginning
It's down to the last free week before the fall quarter begins, and to be honest, I'm kind of ready for school to start. Does that make me weird?
I know I'd better enjoy what break I have left now, because by the middle of November, I'm going to be on my knees begging for another break. As the beginning of my third year is drawing ever so close, I've been trying to narrow down what I want (and don't want) to do. I know I don't mind hearing aids, but I don't want to do them day in and day out. I would just die of boredom.
However, I've found that I'm very interested in the electrophys, vestibular, and yes, even cerumen management. The weirder the case, the more I like it. In fact, the last time I went to clinic, I was able to see my first "cauliflower" ear, and it wasn't on a big muscular guy; this ear belonged to a small tiny woman. I tried my best not to stare, but I badly wanted to examine it; just the inner scientist in me.
During this time, it's also hard not to reflect on my AuD experience. In our first week, we will welcome the first year AuD students, and I can't help but think back when I was in their shoes. It was so exciting to be starting a new chapter in my education, in a new place, a new school and with new people. It also makes me realize that even though I've had my trials, I know I've made the right decision to go back to school when I did.
So welcome to all new AuD students! Hopefully, you will soon discover what I did, and be glad you made this choice.