Seminar Reflection

I attended the following seminars today:

1. Grad & Prof PLUS Post-Grad Scholarships
2. Internship Opportunities

I found them both interesting, but especially the graduate and professional schooling discussion. For starters, Dr. Brian Birgen is the advisor for National Level Scholarships. I have him for calculus and he is one of the most entertaining me I have ever had for a teacher. I found that for going to dental school there are not a lot of national level scholarships to offer. However, because I know what I want to go on to after Wartburg, I can check out the scholarships on the academics page. I was especially excited to hear about a scholarship that applies to ELCA members. Beings that I am a member of an ELCA affiliated church, there may be a change that I am fit for such a scholarship.

When it comes to applying for graduate schools, preparation and punctuality is very important. Just like deadlines were important for certain Wartburg forms, the process will begin again in two years. Should probably enjoy the time I have. :) Another thing I really need to look into and realize is the entry dental aptitude test I will have to take. I have starting looking into prices at the University of Iowa, as well as other requirements and suggestions. Now for the testing...

Lastly, the internship field is a little tricky for students looking into a medical field like dentistry. I have job shadowed a dentist several times, but I wonder if a further level of study and experience is possible to partake in? Its time to let my fingers to the walking again...