I cannot believe the semester is already coming to an end. This month flew by with having a week off for Thanksgiving. I didn't realize how much the break was needed. It was nice being able to go home and be with family. Before we left for break, a few of us got together to have a Friendsgiving. It's nice to know I have a home away from home within my classmates. I am truly grateful for each one of them and their cooking!In class before the break, we had completed the pulmonary block. The amount of information you can pack into a week is quite impressive. Returning from break, we've gone straight into are on our last block-- GI/Neoplasia. I'm eager to finish strong and relax for winter break.
On a community service note, this past month has been my most packed. I continued volunteering at Edible schoolyard and KIPP. The week before break we took the kindergarten class out to the garden to help them identify crops. It was on one of the coldest days here in New Orleans, but the little ones did not care. They loved being outside in the garden even if they were shivering. Edible Schoolyard also had a celebration for its founders/staff/faculty/volunteers a couple of weeks ago. It was a lot of fun registering people and helping them find their seats/food. The event was so beautifully set up and on our breaks, we were even allowed to join in on the celebration! At KIPP, we have been helping organize the different books that have been purchased/donated to the school along with putting up bulletin boards.
Total Month hours: 12.25
Total Semester hours: 24
