A final hello to everyone reading this! I cannot believe
how fast this year sped by and how suddenly another chapter of my life has ended.
When I first started this program, I was a bit intimidated by the rigor of the
coursework and having to move to a completely new city and state which has a
completely different vibe from my hometown of Austin, Texas. I’m very happy to
say that I’ve greatly enjoyed my time in NOLA and am grateful for having been given
the opportunity to obtain my master’s degree in Pharmacology. To anyone who’s
debating on whether to apply, you should do it without a doubt. This program
has taught me so much, from the basics needed to deliver a solid research
presentation to a comprehensive look into how the body utilizes and disposes of
medications. I especially want to thank all the professors for using their
valuable time to help all of us students. With their help, I feel more
confident in applying to medical school, knowing that the knowledge I have
obtained will certainly help me in the long run. Even though the Coronavirus had forced me to spend
the last six weeks back at home, I am glad that I was able to gain this
experience. While at home, I was able to work on my presentation for Neuropharmacology
about Major Depressive disorder. Working on a presentation that involved
compiling several resources was daunting at first, but after completing that big
hurdle, I am happy to say that I have a greater appreciation for combing
through information and being able to comprehend research papers since this
ability will be greatly beneficial towards my career. Additionally, everything I
have learned while in the Pharmacology program has allowed me to be more
informed about the threat that is COVID-19. This global pandemic has made me
respect the healthcare industry more, seeing how healthcare workers are working
tirelessly to help as many people as possible. After seeing the charitable
actions of so many medical professionals, it makes me want to join the field of
medicine even more. Wherever life takes me in the field of medicine, I would like
to apply everything that I’ve learned to be able to make a difference in at
least one person’s life. This pandemic has certainly changed life for everyone,
and as the country is trying to return to normalcy, I’ve wondered how our
society will change after such a long period of inactivity. Will we try to bounce
back and pretend nothing ever happened, or to slowly implement policies that
will allow people to be safer in the event of future outbreaks? Regardless of
the outcome, I’m excited to get in the field as soon as possible, and I’ll use
all the knowledge I have at my disposal to make a difference to someone who
needs it.
April Monthly Hours: 0
Total Semester Hours: 8
