November came and went so fast. I just finished taking my last module exam on GI/Neoplasia. Surprisingly, this was my favorite module. I really appreciate Dr. Datta for taking the time to break down and help me understand the mechanism of anthracycline cardiac toxicity. This semester was such an eye opener to me and I have learned so much. Reflecting back on the past few months, I have realized how much I have grown. My study habits have improved and changed as we went deeper into each module. I have a personalized study system that will assist me for next semester and thereafter. My goal for this winter break is to study for the MCAT and retain what I have learned this semester for the shelf exam in April.
As the semester is coming to an end, I wanted to get some more volunteering hours in. For this month's volunteering opportunity, I worked with the dogs and cats of the Louisiana SPCA. The picture above is thirteen year old Sadie. Sadie, like my dog, is a chow chow. Whenever I am volunteering at the animal shelter, I try to socialize with the cats and dogs equally, but something was different about Sadie. Usually when I walk in the dog condo, the dog is so excited and jumping all over me, but Sadie was so calm. Sadie and I bonded so well that I am thinking about adopting her. I feel like her and my dog, Koda, would get along.
I decided to write my blog post on the day of Thanksgiving to remind me of what I am thankful for. I am thankful for this program and my classmates. I am grateful for having professors and faculty for teaching me and being of great assistance to my future. During our winter break, I do plan on volunteering overseas. I will be a volunteer in Sudan at a clinic to help with the COVID-19 outbreak. People in Sudan do not have the same resources we have in the United States, so I want to help in anyway I can.
Hours: 4
Total: 15
