CHAPTER IX : The end of my first year at KIU

It has been such an educative and productive moment since the start of my time at campus till now the end of my first year. I can now confidently say that I am having 2years ahead to complete my course. My stay at campus has completely influenced my social and academic life, where I have met and learnt to associate with several different people, it has boosted my confidence and ability to address several issues concerning personal life and the public as well. I have also acquired skills on how to deals with with several challenges of life, where at times I do experience some problems and solve them out and also there are multiple achievements that made me oftenly excited and happy most especially concerning excelling  in different assessments, gaining a deep understanding of particular study areas and many others.
A picture of the structures of Kampala International University where I study from.
A picture of the flyer that was communicating to us about the reporting date for me second semester.

As it was earlier scheduled to return to campus as early as 3rd January for the second semester, I had to fully comply and return with in the stated time, and this was made possible by the assistance of my friend David who made sure I get the money required for the start at campus concerning hostel and feeding fee. On reaching campus I had to first of all fill and submit the loan request form to Hesfb, which is a document we have to submit every semester before we are granted tuition from the loan scheme government program, surely all the tuition was paid in the required time. A little time after my start of the semester, David organized another round of asking for donations to enable me cater for full payments concerning hostels, meals and any other additional fees at campus like the fee for the practical manuals. With in that limited time he sent me all the money required to clear for everything concerning my stay at at campus and even some extra money I sent to my young siblings to also pay part of their school fees; I also used some of the money to sustain the community outreach activities we that I organized. I am so grateful to all my generous donors for their tremendous support through the donations that made it possible for me to stay at campus.
A picture of the tuition request form, after filling in the required information, that I submitted to finance office to fill in the amount required for the semester. Which will later be submitted to academic registrar.
A picture of me at the pharmacy school after reporting for the second semester.

During this second semester we studied a total of seven course units; Pharmacology, pharmaceutics, pharmacy practice, physiology, Biochemistry and pharmaceutical chemistry, these areas are so relevant in line with my course, I got exposed to different antimicrobial agents, such as antivirals, anticancers, antifungals and many others with the pharmacology studies, the study of pharmaceutics deeply exposed us to Doses, Dosages and Dosage forms as well as pharmacy practice gave us a broad understanding of the field through the knowledge of writing and interpreting prescriptions, Dispensing monitoring Adherence and compliance of patients.The Biostatistics studies gave us a diverse understanding of assessing for disease prevalence. Physiology was so significant in assessing for a particular diseases through the urine tests, performing the electrocardiography to assess heart functioning and also assessing fo hypertension through the different methods such as the use of a stethoscope and a sphygmomanometers. Biochemistry gave us a deep understanding of the different biomolecules, such as the proteins lipids carbohydrates among others, pharmaceutical chemistry is so relevant in understanding the chemistry of the drugs.

A picture of me after a biochemistry practical session.

During the course of the semester we had our first visit to the hospital pharmacy of KIU teaching hospital where we got exposed to different drugs and how they are stored, such as the the temperature sensitive medications like vaccines and insulin are are kept under controlled temperatures, the controlled drugs like morphine are kept isolated from the rest to minimize potential risks. We got exposed to a few patients though we were in big numbers we could not interact with them face to face, alot I learnt but just mentioning a few of the observations.As we are to attain holidays we are being placed to different hospitals around so that to gain more exposure in the field, more knowledge and skills in line with my career.
A picture of me during our first visit to the KIU Teaching hospital pharmacy.

I would wish to inform you that this marks the end of my first year staying at campus, it's really a great and transforming experience of life towards my dream of being a pharmacist and saving lives in my country and all over the world. I am so grateful to all my donors for their generosity, you have really made by future bright and gave me more hope in life that one time I will be an important person to the world, may the Almighty God bless the works of your hands and all your efforts will always be appreciated.

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