New-to-me, underwater branch of science

So I ended up registering in 3 UBC online courses this semester. The courses consist of two oceanography courses and one health psychology course. All the courses are upper level. I'm also finishing my two TRU online courses which are abnormal psychology and the 2nd semester of 1st year chemistry.

I'm actually optimistic about the oceanography courses because I like science in general, so it will be good to branch out into new fields. And all of the other courses are nothing new to me. It's funny how a couple years ago I probably would've avoided oceanography courses because I was so focused on the applications of health science that I hated doing courses on other material. I guess I saw it as a waste of time because I won't need to know it for medicine or for the MCAT and that sort of thing. Now I am very open to learning about new topics that are outside the traditional boundaries of medicine and science. It's going to sound ridiculous, but I think part of what changed my perspective was watching the Fox show, House MD. The reason is that House had such a broad knowledge of all different fields and used every bit of information possible to come to a diagnose and save lives. At the time I was watching this, it was also around the time of the news of the new 2015 MCAT, which of course is expanded and now includes psychology and sociology, which were once not essential preparation for medical school. Both House and the AAMC's changes in the 2015 MCAT are what kind of made me open my eyes so that I can expand my horizons. And yes I am aware that House is not real, but I think the scenarios are creative and shows what could happen and then also shows what a difference can be made if someone has knowledge. I think that's what House is all about. It's one of my favorite shows despite the predictable story arc. But I think it's all about knowledge. I mean Greg House knows everything. And who's to say situations like that, or similar ones, couldn't possibly pop up?

RESP Payment and Banking

So I've been checking my online banking account every day for the past two weeks, and I am happy to say that my RESP payment was deposited today! I'm extremely happy about this because I wasn't sure if I was going to get it or not (because of my failed courses and withdrawn semesters). But everything got processed and the money is in my account now, so I suppose it's all a done deal now. And what's even better is that it's about $1100 more than I was expecting too which is awesome!

I'm just about to head to the bank in a few minutes to move the money to a different bank (because some of my other money is in a different account at a different bank). So now, I'm wondering, what should I do with this money? Since I'm living at home free of charge, I figured I could put this money in some sort of high interest savings account or GIC or a possible investment. My RESP was about $7800, and I have about $5400 from a different source, and I may be getting a monthly income of $400 per month. So I'm just posting a message out in cyberspace to anyone with a possible financial background, or maybe not a background but has the knowledge on this sort of financial stuff. If anyone has any ideas or advice on financial products or general advice they'd be willing to help out with, if you could let me know, feel free to leave a comment, or you can email me at premedpostfailure@gmail.com. Thanks everyone!