Thanksgiving Break

It is the end of November and that can only mean one thing….Thanksgiving break is here! Most of the first semester of my first year in pharmacy school is over, and only two more weeks to go.  Although a lot of hard work is behind me, there are still final projects due and final exams to take throughout these next two weeks.

Besides the time I plan for studious activities, I will be spending some time getting some chores done around the house before I travel for the holidays.  I will be traveling to Greenville to join my family, most of whom are from Florida.  I am very fortunate, because I rarely ever get to see them.  Thanksgiving is full of traditions in our house.  We will be enjoying corn hole, Frisbee, and watching some football.  After enjoying a face full and a half of thanksgiving food, I plan on being in a food coma for the rest of the night.  After enjoying a couple of days full of family and great food, I will be heading back to Clinton to get back to my studies.

Happy Thanksgiving to all! Thank you for viewing my post!

 

Written by Ryan Ridgeway, P1 Student

Orientation Week

 

My name is Kayla Bradley and I am a P1 student. Prospective students are always worried about making new friends or adjusting to a new city. I can honestly say that orientation week helped prepare me and took some of the nerves away from starting a professional program. Various activities were planned throughout the week and involved interaction with other classmates and professors. One day consisted of a scavenger hunt on the main campus. Another day, the entire class traveled to Spartanburg and visited QS1 Pharmacy & HME Software and Smith Drugs. Personally, I really enjoyed the scavenger hunt. I completed this task with my study group and this was a great bonding experience. We learned a little bit about each other and why we chose pharmacy as a career path.

Along with meeting and interacting with my study group, I also got the chance to meet with my advisor and advising group. Orientation allowed me to meet new friends and interact with my professors and other staff members before the official start of classes. I was able to learn more about the resources available to me as a PC student. I was very anxious to start my first day as a professional student after all of the orientation activities!

Written by Kayla, P1 Student

Relaxing in Clinton

I was always told by my uncle to take time out to relax.  After a test I make that my #1 priority.  The town of Clinton has numerous opportunities to wind down after a test.  You may go bowling or to the gym.  If you are a history buff then you may go to the Musgrove Mill State Park which is the location of the Revolutionary War Battle of Musgrove Mill. Sometimes, I need a change of scenery and drive to Spartanburg (~30mins away) or Greenville (~45mins away).  However, this time I decided to stay in Clinton.  I walked from PCSP to downtown Clinton.  I went to Yo’Cup the local yogurt and coffee house.  I walked in and received a warm welcome.  Within seconds, I acquired a cozy hometown feeling.   I walked around and admired the different flavors of yogurt. Some of the flavors that caught my attention were peanut butter, cookies and cream, dreamy chocolate, pumpkin pie, watermelon, and blueberry tart.  I decided to pick something that reminded me of my hometown (Lexington, N.C.). I picked the Pumpkin Pie Yogurt. One word “YUMM”.  I highly recommend going to downtown Clinton and if you are in the mood for something sweet go to Yo’Cup.

Thank-you for viewing my blog post and always make time for dessert. 

Written by Tramaine, P3 student

 

PCSP- The Best School for Me!

 

Hi, my name is Sienna Miller and I am a second year pharmacy student.  It seems like just yesterday my white coat ceremony took place and now I am in my second year of pharmacy school!  As I walked across the stage to receive my white coat and sign the Honor Pledge Oath, I knew that attending Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy was the right decision for me.  As a pharmacy student prospect, you are nervous before, during, and after interviews.  However, coming to PC was a unique experience.  Here at PC, the faculty, students, and staff were all welcoming and show true interest in wanting us to learn and to become the best pharmacist possible. We have a variety of faculty members that bring various high standards for each student, which will enhance your desire to be a pharmacist.  Every day that I come to school, all of my professors are at the school and some even stay after hours just to help us out.  It is rare to find many universities where you have that kind of commitment from your professors. It is a great attribute for the students.

I am not glorifying PC because I attend school here.  As a student pharmacy prospect, you should apply to many schools and try to get as many interviews as possible to increase your chances of attending pharmacy school.  I did apply to many schools and also had some interviews; however after visiting PC I knew that this was my home because I was welcomed with open arms.  Today as a second year pharmacy student I am still welcomed with open arms and I will continue to work to the best of my ability to uphold the standards that our professors expect from us.  So I hope to see you enrolling here very soon. If you see me passing in the hall, stop and say hello.  I will try my best to help you feel at ease and reassure you that coming to PC is a great decision.

Written by Sienna, P2 Student.

Commuting: It’s Not So Bad!

 

For those of you that do not want to live in Clinton, there are several of us that commute from the surrounding locations, such as Columbia, Greenwood and the Greenville/ Simpsonville area. I was hesitant when I began PCSP about the thought of commuting, thinking that it would take too much time away from studying, that I would have to wake up earlier, etc. While these things are technically true, I have been pleasantly surprised at what the commute has done for me. One, I have made great friends through commuting, whom I probably would not have become friends with otherwise. Secondly, our carpool is a great forum where we can bounce the new material that we have learned off of each other on the way to and from school. And lastly, we have a great final study session on the way to school on exam days- there have been many test questions that I have been able to answer simply by working through concepts with my carpool! Others I have talked to also make the most of their commute- setting aside that time for phone calls, listening to class recordings in the car, or simply taking a moment to relax and de-stress from the day. I have grown to love my drive to and from Clinton, and I know that many others feel the same way. So if living in Clinton is not in the cards for you, don’t worry- commuting has its own set of benefits too!

Written by Jenny, P2 Student

There’s always time for adventure and friends!

 

Most of the time in Pharmacy School, we forget to remember the importance of giving your mind a break. I know first-hand how it feels to be stressed out about exams, but I’m here to tell you that there is always time for adventure and friends. My friends and I travel to local hiking trails, water attractions, 5k’s, dinners, and amusement parks just to experience a good time. These adventures and activities give us a break from school as well as a way for us to relax and bond.  Friends are a great thing to have throughout pharmacy school and getting to know as many people as possible will facilitate your success here at PCSP. So, I would recommend taking time to go places and experience new things. It will make your pharmacy experience more exciting and manageable. You only live once.

Written By Brittany, P2 Student

The Wonderful Town of Clinton

Welcome to the Rx to Life blog! My name is Lindsey and I am a P2 student.  Prospective students frequently ask me questions about things to do in the small town of Clinton. I am here to tell you that the Clinton community strongly embraces having Presbyterian College here, including the pharmacy school.  Once school starts every year, the town blocks off several streets to host a welcome back party for all the college students.  Many of the local businesses participate by giving away items that will come in handy for us “poor college kids” such as bags full of groceries, pens, notepads, and much more. The School of Pharmacy also provides many activities for the students.  Many organizations will host events such as the Low Country Boil, Red Heart Gala, cornhole tournaments, game nights, etc.  There is always something to do here!  The main campus has intramural sports that many pharmacy students are involved in.  They also offer sporting event tickets if you are interested in going to the college’s games.  I have attended several football games where many students tailgated together.  On the weekends, students may want to go to a bigger city; we are only thirty minutes from Greenville, Spartanburg, and Greenwood (which has an awesome lake)!  In my opinion, Clinton is the perfect location for pharmacy school.  It’s a small town which helps students focus on their school work, it has a very supportive community, and it is in close proximity to many big cities.  Clinton, I am proud to say, has become my new home!  I hope to welcome you to PCSP so that you can experience this wonderful, small town as well.      

 

Written by Lindsey, P2 Student