Perseverance
For you to survive the rigorous curriculum of the dental hygiene program, you have to persevere. You have to possess an inner drive to stay encouraged and motivated. When things are not going as well as you had expected, you should retain that inner drive. A dental hygiene program is intensive and combines academic courses with clinical experiences.
You may have to take numerous classes, and all may include some clinic courses. It is normal to feel overwhelmed at some point. You have to cope with a wide range of papers, reading, research, projects, and studying. Be ready for intensive semesters characterized by perseverance, organization, and hard work. Just remember that you can conquer all that academic work and come out successful.
Support System
You need a strong support system to help mitigate your outer stressors and the pressure of the program. It’s normal to experience various feelings while in the program. We are always here for you, and can help you integrate into the APLUS Institute community to extend your own support system to classmates and instructors.
Participation
Try to participate as much as you can. Also, try to expand your network by interacting with other dental hygiene professionals. This will help gain valuable interpersonal skills and also may open up job opportunities down the road.
Study Groups
Memorizing your notes will not get you to fully understand the important concepts of dental hygiene education. You will later apply the theoretical knowledge acquired to the real world as you interact with your patients. Therefore, if you are finding it hard to grasp some concepts, consider joining a study group.
APLUS Institute is here to support your journey. Take advantage of all the resources available to you.