Hello friends,
This month was a whirlwind. Its hard to believe this year-long master's program is finally coming to a close. I had my last couple presentations last week, took my last exam two days ago, and spent all day yesterday moving out of my apartment, and am finishing up my last bit of work for the program today.
The year didn't pan out as I expected. At first I thought I would come here, take the courses, explore New Orleans, than leave. I wasn't expecting to make exceptional friends, or engage in cutting edge research. Thanks to the opportunities provided by the pharmacology program, I was able to do all those things. I definitely feel like I have sharpened my study skills and learned how to prioritize more efficiently over the past year. Above all, the courses and style of lecture I experienced during this program have given me confidence that I have what it takes to not only succeed in medical school, but to thrive there. I'm definitely looking forward to what comes next!
As for service this month, I continued my work at the KIPP School and have now gotten the chance to interact and even connect with some of the children. I was amazed at how motivated and driven they were to succeed. It made me feel even better about volunteering at this wonderful institution for the past year. I would like to thank Josh Lowe, one of the administrators at the KIPP school for being incredibly accommodating and understanding as he helped us coordinate our service. It was great getting to know him, he made me look forward to service every week.
Finally, I would like to thank Ms. Linda, Ms. Debbie, and Ms. Phyllis for their amazing work this past year. I would also like to thank Dr. Katakam and Dr. Clarkson for their engaging lectures, as well as their advising. I fell much better about my position as I navigate this next year and going forward as I apply for medical school.
This is Tarun, signing off.
April service: 12 hours
Total Spring Service: 24 hours
