Jubilating January

January Volunteer Hours: 6

Semester Volunteer Hours: 6

 I have made it through my first 2 weeks back since the break, and I have made it through the 1st month in the new year! This definitely calls for celebration. Since I've been back, I've volunteered at Touro on Thursday's from 4-7pm.

Last semester was great but I know this semester will be much better. I've gotten a hang of living alone in a new city and how to properly navigate studying for the exams in this program. I am so confident for this semester, especially since I will be graduating in just a few months. As we approach graduation, of course I still need to fulfill the requirements and units of this semester. Currently, we are on the reproductive unit. Luckily, this is one of my fields of interest so I'm not having any problems understanding everything. I seem to have gotten the hang with med Pharm but I definitely need to get a grip on my other classes being that there are so many presentations this semester. I am a rather quiet person so presentations are not my strong suit. Thing thing is, I am aware that I will have to publicly speak for the rest of my life so I have gotten used to it. I look forward to learning more about endocrine pharmacology, neuropharmacology, and environmental pharmacology through interactive learning amongst my peers from research and presentations!

The last thing that I'm looking forward to this semester is Mardi Gras! It will be my first Mardi Gras and my friend is coming down from Houston. I even went to an interest meeting for Mardi Gras First Aid Help last week to see how I can help volunteer during the carnival season!


I'm nervous, anxious and excited all at the same time because I simply do not know what to expect. I'm praying for a great and safe experience!

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