I am starting a Pharm. D program in 2 weeks, does anyone have any advice?

Question:The program is an accelerated 3 year (year round) curriculum and I would like to do well in school but still spend some time with my spouse. (I think he is worried that I will spend all of my time and energy on the program) Does anyone have any helpful hints or suggestions on either the schooling part or spending quality time with family? Thanks for the help!

Answers:
My wife did a 3 yr program in CA. We were together at the time. No big deal if both parties are mature and realistic. We still went out on dates and stuff. If she needed to study, than she told me and that was fine.

You don't spend your time studying 24/7. It shouldn't be all that different from college other than you'll be attending school in the summer as well. You'll see each other at nite and on the weekends. Just budget time to go out with your husband.

As for studying tips, make friends. You likely won't be good at every subject. So, if you have a study group of friends, you can help each other out. Exchange notes, etc. Also, making friends with older classmates is very helpful as they may pass along better study material or even old exams.
Concentrating on the program will take up most of your time. You always have to read more references. I don't mean that the program is like hell, but there are a lot competition within the program and the market. You want to secure a job afterward. So, your spouse just needs to be supportive. He can always do things for you, like cooking, doing laundry. He should plan his schedule around yours. If he cares about both of your future, he shouldn't complain. After 3 years, you'll both be thankful.

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