Happy New Year! The winter break was a great way to
rest from the hectic year. I’m excited to be back and finish this program
strong. Even though I’m more used to the academic rigor of the program, I still
need to get out of my resting state and quickly get back into the groove of
studying. We recently finished the first block of the semester, which was over
the endocrine and reproductive system. The test was manageable, and I’ll
continue to power through each test so that I can prove that I am learning
everything that the Pharmacology program has to offer. Along with studying for
each test, I also have to prepare for the NBME shelf exam, which is the final
exam for the program. I plan on studying as early as possible for the shelf
exam so that I don’t get any surprises while taking it! In terms of
volunteering, I plan to continue volunteering at Habitat for Humanity, but
seeing as this month was the time to get back into the general rhythm of
things, I wasn’t able to volunteer. In regards to New Orleans, I’ve loved being
able to see almost everything that the city has to offer – from the culture to
the food and the incredible sights. As Mardi Gras is coming up in this next
month, I can’t wait to delve deeper into understanding some of New Orleans’
greatest traditions and being a part of this fantastic event. Overall, I’m
excited for this rest of the semester, and I can’t wait to see what else I can
learn!
January Monthly Hours: 0
Total Semester Hours: 0
