October

I can't believe another month has come and gone; although, I can't say I'm not thrilled by it. October was more challenging than expected month. In the program, 2/3 of the month was focused on physiology and the autonomic nervous system. Physiology has never been my strong suit, but I definitely would have not considered it one of my weaknesses until now. At the end of the block exam, I had felt a little devastated as I had not done as well as I would have liked; however, it was helpful to know some of my other classmates were eager to help me understand why I was wrong in certain questions. Outside of school, I continued to volunteer with Edible Schoolyard and KIPP leadership. In Kipp, a group of us were able to go around the school and fix bulletin boards, help put up new books, and clear up some of the storage areas. At Edible Schoolyard, I was able to participate in teaching the kindergarten class about zen and relaxation. Seeing the little ones, taking deep breaths and trying to do yoga poses was so adorable. They were also very excited to be able to pick a flower to take with them throughout the rest of the day. On a social note, Jen, Sanjeev, and I went to explore the pharmacy museum. It was so interesting to see how much treatments and drugs have changed. One of the things that stood out the most to us was the treatment for disfigured noses caused by syphilis.  One method was by taking a part of the forehead to make a new nose. Overall, October has been a whirlwind of a month, but I am excited for November (especially Thanksgiving).


Total month hours: 7.50

Total semester hours: 11.75 hours