Received test result

Received 1st histology quiz result. I passed the exam with flying colors. The maximum points one can get it six. 2 points and below is a failing grade.

First histology exam

It was 100 questions in 1 1/2 hour. It covered 1st 3 chapters of Junquiera's histology. The faculty calls the exam a quiz, but in reality it is still a test.

First anatomy lecture & lab.

Lecture was led by prof Wozniak. Lab was divided in two groups & attendance was taken. Only 3 absences are allowed in the entire lab course. Students have to buy their own lab coats & instruments.

First day of classes

Had histology & polish classes. HistologyProfessor went over grading policy and passed out syllabus. Four exams will be held plus a final and practical will be held in December.

Polish:
Teacher said that it's Polish language class therefore she will be speaking in Polish and not English.

Bought microwave

Bought microwave from Mega Avans electronics store at the Stary Browar mall for 160z. I took the taxi home. Cost me 12zl.

Bought textbook

Bought Lippincott's biochemistry book for 145zl ($42 at the time). The bookseller is near the university economics building, supposedly the tallest building in Poznan.

More grocery shopping

Went to Piotr i Pawel to buy groceries. I had some bananas among other groceries that I took to the cashier's. The lady got a little upset when she looked at the bag of bananas and started saying something in Polish that I didn't understand. Apparently, I should have taken the bananas to a weighing counter where they put the barcoded sticker of the weight and price on the bag. The lady was nice enough to do that for me. Now I know what to do with fresh produce before taking it to the chashier.

First evening in Poznan

I rested for two hours. I asked some students where I could get a phone card to call America. A second year student wrote down the phrase prosze karte cipowa 30zl. That's Polish for please chip card 30 zl (Polish currency). The gas station near Eskulap (another dormitory 5 minutes away by foot) didn't have the card. The girl at the counter said Nie mam, Polish for I don't have it. I bought milk, eggs, water & the phone card from Piotr i Pawel, the grocery store behind Eskulap.

Left for Poznan

Going to Poznan via Munich. Lufthansa flight 453 took off from Los Angeles around 5pm.
Departing flight for Poznan left at 3:20 pm from Munich. I arrived at 4:30 pm in Poznan on September 6. Took taxi from the airport to Rokietnicka street where Medyk & Aspyranka dormitories are located. I arrived at Medyk around 5:15pm & cost me 28zl. As soon as I had placed my luggage on the ground, two second year students came out of Aspyranka & helped me with my luggage and getting the dorm room key from the porter as I didn't speak any Polish.