First impressions from the life at the university

You are probably thinking of Anatomy right now because it is known that this subject is one of the hardest one at medicine. Hence I will probably surprise you by saying that Anatomy is not my biggest enemy at this moment as this post has been taken by Histology. It may seem unreasonable, but it is not. I do not know how experienced you are in terms of microscopy, but believe me when I say that everything looks usually the same, pink and small. Not very helpful, I know...

On a happier note, it is great that our university has not been shut down due to Covid, which means that we physically attend the practical sessions. It is a huge advantage as we can actively participate in the sessions and get hold of the bones, muscles, nerves and vessels, which would be impossible to do online.

Moreover, it means that I can spend time with others in the class and live at the dorms although in a limited way as it is not allowed to meet in bigger groups. Living at the dorms brings many positives as you stay in contact with not only classmates but also students from higher grades, so you get lots of useful tips from them. However, the quality of the dorm’s facilities is quite bad. For instance, the bathrooms are shared, which would not be such a big problem, if the walls were not mouldy and almost all the showers broken. The kitchen is in a similar shape, without a microwave or an oven, shared among approximately forty students. Living at the dorms is definitely not better than at home, but I have a fine roommate, with whom I have a lot in common.

I am more than happy that the practical sessions are in person and that I had an option to meet with my classmates and to make new friends. It is always nice to have someone to talk to, especially in the time of the coronavirus crisis.