On the move

Yesterday was the big moving day. Well, one of two moves. I made the trek from Mt. Pleasant to home, and then I'll be moving from home to Novi tomorrow. That will give me 9 days to prepare for the most intense, exhausting, and rewarding experience of my post-college life...so far.

Leaving was tough. Not only was the summer filled with worry-free freedom, but fun jobs and lasting impressions. Living in the sorority house was unforgettable and the love I found while in college is irreplaceable. When seeing new freshman move-in as I was moving out, I was territorial - this is (was) my school.

I should probably mention what exactly I'm getting myself into. I'm going to be an intern with the University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers - Pediatric Concentration internship...

• NO - I am NOT affiliated with the actual University of Michigan college - just the hospital and health systems.
• Please, don't ask me if I'm going to graduate school - I'm not.
• Furthermore - don't ask me for my football tickets - I don't get any.

Starting on September 8th, 2010, I will be starting a 10-month long, unpaid internship. It's an interesting process that the American Dietetic Association has come up with. Here are the steps I have taken - and must complete - to get my "Registered Dietitian" status, so I can practice:

1. Graduate high school
2. Complete an ADA accredited dietetics program at a university
3. Complete a (INSANELY INTENSE) dietetic internship (DI) program application, spend lots of $$ on said applications
4. Slowly cook for 3 months while in immense fear for results
5. Check applicant status online at set date at set time for results
6. Scream in happiness (if accepted)
7. Graduate from college
8. Complete internship (easier said than done, I'll soon find out)
9. Take American Dietetic Association RD exam (and pass) and in some states, liscense exam
10. Finally practice in a hospital

So, needless to say - I have my work cut out for me.