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Welcome to the world of cadavers. Anatomy dissection, formalin-exposed medical students will be leaving here in a while. These creatures who bravely donated their bodies for the advancement of scientific learning are commendable. They deserved to be accepted on the gates to heaven, cleansing their earthly sins. The sight of dead people perfectly preserved in a fluid of formaldehyde. The smell of rotten rats stinking on your sanitary nostrils. The noise of your classmates destructing your concentration. Everything falls out of perspective. I have no idea what to do with these bodies, not having enough knowledge and competency is never an excused in the life of a medical student. This is not college expecting spoon-fed materials and receiving instructions and supervisions most of the time. Working independently under minimal supervision is not uncommon practice in this setting. I am not shocked to see all these bodies lying around waiting to be explored. Since this is still...

08.23.18. Freshmen orientation. 9AM-4PM/ 08.24.18. General Assembly 8:00-12:00 Excitement to unknown things, anxious of being together, noise, silence, awkward moments. What more can you expect from this orientation? Personally, I wasn’t feeling true and good to myself on this very day. Lots of emotions going on and wasn’t feeling very fresh. Although our seniors were welcoming and inviting, I wasn’t still convinced that I am finally here in this hallway at this hour. The plenary room was not overly decorated, the chairs were orderly arranged, and the air-conditioning temperature set in moderation. Keep in mind, this is Tuguegarao how hot can it get? We were introduced to some faculty; the dean had his words regarding school policies, scholarships, rules, regulations and somehow tips on surviving this rigorous training. A thorough discussion regarding rules and academic policies of the institution was facilitated by the Basic Medical Head and Secretary Dr. Bernal.  The so...