Slight change of plans...

[arib]

Kudos to hakmadare for pointing out the scheduling dilemma at Northeastern.

Heard from BU about their program.

$150 cheaper with Saturday classes. Explained to the coordinator that I'm Shabbat observant. He told me it wouldn't be a problem, and detailed the Saturday classes.

"Well, the first Saturday class is CPR certification..."

I'm already CPR certified, and they'll be rescheduling that day to a Sunday, anyway.

"The second one is the only class dealing with electronics, and that's just to use an automatic defibrilator..."

I'm already AED certified as well, and the guy said I'd be able to observe rather than use.

So I'm golden. Also, BU's course is near where I live, so there won't be any huge Saturday walks. The gentleman I spoke with said they've had observant Jews before, and it's never been a problem, so I'm excited. He also pronounced my name correctly, which was a pleasant surprise.

Mom seems to think getting an EMT cert is a good idea for me.

"Let's face it, Ari. You're not going to be the type who's going to get an MSW so he can work at a JCC with the old folks, you're going to want to work with at-risk populations, so you'll need these skills."

I think she's just excited to have another family member working in Emergency Medicine. Also, I'll have more to kvetch about when I watch Third Watch and ER.

Comments

[browngirl.livejournal.com]

You'll be taking classes at BU! Yay! If you don't come visit me and Tigerlily (email me and I'll tell you exactly where on campus we are) I will hunt you down. :D

[arib.livejournal.com]

It's an evening class, from 6-10PM, so I don't know if I'll run into you guys. I'll try, though.

[browngirl.livejournal.com]

We could dine together between the end of our workday and the start of your class...

[gingicat]

At Hillel, even. :)