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The Gift of VideoCapture

It's one of those days...ya know, when it's pouring rain outside, it's pretty cold out, and the last thing you want to do is trudge through the inclement weather conditions to sit in class for 50 minutes. And to top it off, you have a cold that just won't go away. So, why not use one of the most useful tools that USciences has offered its' students? USciences has utilized a program known as VideoCapture, where in each lecture hall, a camera records each lecture for every class held in there. Then, as a student, you can log in online...

The swing of school

So we've come to and through the first week of school and it wasn't that bad. You might ask if we're into the swing of school to which I would answer with a reluctant no. Although the workload isn't bad, the nature of academics is that it always has you on your feet; there's always something that's just out of the ordinary that needs to be done in order to proceed. To each student that something might be completely different, but it is a hindrance that needs to be overcome. That's one of the few "little" things that keeps me...

Welcome Back By Meeting the Greeks

This past Thursday, UScience's Greek Life had a small welcome back interest fair. It was held in the rec gym at the Athletic Recreation Center, Thursday during the 1-3 free block. This was a place where those interested in becoming a potential new member of Greek Life can come, meet some of the new members and pick up information on various groups. The majority of the groups were handing out fun favors and such for coming. These fairs are a great way to see all of the extra-curricular opportunities that USci has to offer!

Back to School - Why did I bring that home?

When fall semester comes to an end, finally the last day of classes approach, and then finals are over and done with, packing for home seems like the last thing you want to think about. I don't know if this happens to you, but for my roomates and I, once we start packing everthing seems like an essential that must be brought home. And this means, packing almost every pair of jeans, every cute pair of shoes, and let's not forget our growing professional wardrobe. Thus, inevitably, we come face to face with what is known as "overpacking." Overpacking...the dreaded...

PT School 101

So, you've decided that you want to become a Physical Therapist. Whether you are returning to school, transferring schools, or are fresh out of high school, finding the right Physical Therapy Program is essential in your success as a future health care professional. I can't say that I'm an expert in this area (since we all know that I'm a pharmacy major), but I can say that I have a couple of friends enrolled in our Physical Therapy Program here. I figured what would be better than to grab a few of their tips on how they chose the right...

Clinical Education

Well folks, my first Clinical Affiliation is almost completed! For those of you wondering what a Clinical Affiliation is, it is basically an internship. The Physical Therapy program has a totaly of 4 Clinical Affils. The first one is in the middle of your 5th year fall and spring semesters, and is 8 weeks long. The 2nd and 3rd affils are also 8 weeks long, but follow the spring semester and are completed over the summer. The 4th and final Affil is completed between two short semesters in the 6th and final year of the PT program, and is 16...

Where Did The Time Go?

As students of University of the Sciences, we are allotted a winter break. This break is 30 days, free from the classes, stress and work. Or is it really? Now, as a fourth year pharmacy student, break is not quiet as enjoyable as it used to be; with constant reminders of things that must be done before returning pops up weekly in my school email. However, when you take a step back and look at it, it is the perfect breather we need as students. It is long enough to allow us time to ourselves, while getting ourselves mentally prepared...

Winter Classic

I have lived in Philadelphia for 3 1/2 years now, and after the celebrations of the New Year, news starts to spread about plans for "Winter Classic" and although I have heard about this 4 years in a row now, I finally took it upon myself to see what the fuss was all about. Winter Classic is an event held by the National Hockey League that follows shortly after the New Year. It is held outdoors where one US NHL team sponsors the event. This year, Winter Classic was held on January 2nd at Citizen's Bank Park, a field we...

Winter Vacation in 30 Days or Less

The most awaited part of the school year...winter break! The nicest most-needed break you deserve to get between what seems like the 2 longest semesters of your life! Everyone always builds up winter break with all these plans, get togethers, roadtrips...but if you actually take a look at it, your winter break isn't as long as you think. So, why not figure out what are some of the most important things you should do during your break before the Spring semester rapidly approaches. Let's take a look at how long winter break really is. First, we're going to subtract a...

Relaxing in the Winter Chills

We have been so lucky to have beautiful weather in late December into the New Years, but now we are faced with the real winter chills! The weather has gotten so bitter and cold, but still no snow! I mean I'm not complaining because I can't wait for spring and summer! This coming semester will be my last semester of classes before pharmacy rotations, so I am really excited to get out their and apply my knowledge in pharmacy practice. But I can't believe five years has gone by so fast. Before I have to face the real working world,...