SGU SOM' 15 last lecture/class picture!

SGU differs from other medical schools (in my opinion) because it isn't just a school- but rather it's a small community. The students and their significant others/family, all arrive here to this tiny island alone, away from family and friends, to begin the hardest education of their lives. They spend more time with their peers than they do anyone else.  They go to lectures, labs, hospital rotations, and study together. Outside of school, everyone celebrates, relaxes, and lets loose- together.  

This past week Nick's class had their official LAST LECTURE. That is crazy! 2 years of hard work and overcoming the many obstacles that are present with island living and attending medical school at SGU are complete in just one more week! While this is obviously an exciting time and huge milestone, it is also a bit bittersweet. It's going to be sad to leave so many wonderful classmates and friends that we've grown accustomed to seeing everywhere, everyday. 

To celebrate their accomplishments, everyone came together on campus for a group picture and I think the pictures show how excited and proud each and every student is. What I love is that it isn't a strict picture with everyone standing tall in line, in their white coats. Rather it clearly shows all the different personalities and fun that is the class of '15. SO PROUD! :)