Pharmacology 2020

Service hours this month: 0 Total Hours: 4   Well basketball isn't the only thing that causes madness in March, pharmacology does too! This month has been filled with so many tests and back-to-back presentations that it was hard to keep track of what's coming next! On top of studying for a Med Pharm exam at the beginning of the month, I had two presentations in the same week for Endocrine and Neurology.  I found myself feeling overwhelmed at times and just needed to figure things out for myself on how to keep track of everything. I gave myself the biggest prep talk, found my center and just kept pushing because I knew that this is something that I can accomplish. My presentations turned out great and it was an awesome opportunity to educate my peers. I found that this was a teachable moment for me, it allowed me the opportunity to strengthen my study habits as well as prioritize what's important in the moment.              March is also the month where all of the Pharmacolo

    Volunteer hours: 2 Spring total: 4   With Mardi Gras being canceled due to Covid protection and protocol New Orleans didn’t feel like home for the first time in years. New Orleans felt really different, it almost felt somber and didn’t seem like it was February. A lot of residents in New Orleans took that opportunity to decorate their homes to honor the spirit and tradition of Mardi Gras which was really beautiful. Students were given the week off for Spring break, which was really nice. It allowed everyone to take a break and even catch up on rest. A lot of students are not only studying Pharmacology modules, but we’re also preparing for the MCAT exam as well. Having the week break allowed me the opportunity to continue my community service efforts. I continued my efforts this month with Crescent City Famers. My goal is to do more with more organizations; however, I have to follow the Covid guidelines, I wish I could do more and be more involved. This month the service was moved t

                                                                                                                                                                                 Service hours: 2             Saying goodbye to 2020, what an amazing feeling! With classes ending all of the students were able to take a break for themselves and allow your body to rest. Now that the break is over it's time to get back to work. It's time to start focusing on the last semester of graduate school. To kick things off with school we began our studies with a module focusing on the Endocrine and Reproductive system. It was very interesting to learn more about diabetes and the different drugs that are related to it. It's a very unfortunate thing that effects so many people. That correlation to the community allowed me to put faces with a newly learned disease. I was able to do well on my test and I look forward to the rest of the semester. Not only am I looking forward to learning more abo

 When reflecting back to this year one feeling comes to mind- and that's thankful. This semester I have learned so many things about myself. I have continued to refine my study habits all while pushing myself and my mind even further than I imagined. The last month of the pharmacology program we focused on Renal, GI, and Neoplasia. These particular areas were not originally my strong suit; however, I approached the lessons with more of an opportunity to learn and expand my mind versus feeling a sense of defeat before even beginning.      I also took the time to continue my service projects and commitments I had started at the beginning of the semester by sending Thanksgiving and Christmas cards to my senior penpals across the States. With the holidays approaching and Covid-19 ramping back up, it can be a lonely time for people who unfortunately have to be isolated away from their family. I hope that my cards can bring some happiness into their lives, even only for a few moments.  S

 October has been filled with every possible task and challenge one can think of.  In the beginning of October, New Orleans was in the projected path of yet another hurricane. With the uncertainty of being faced with another storm, the city of New Orleans began to prepare for the worst. One of those preparations was shipping all rescue dogs that currently lived at the SPCA to Virginia. This news was shared via social media and on the evening news. My boyfriend, Victor and I knew we had to do something to help. That next day we found ourselves at the adoption center meeting with several dogs. Our lives changed immediately when we met Kenzo- his big beautiful eyes immediately connected to mine and I knew he was the perfect fit. When speaking with staff, I was unsure of why someone could leave this beautiful dog in a shelter. The staff advised me that since the pandemic many residents have been unable to afford their pets and have had to give them away. I'm glad that I am able to prov

     There's no better feeling than being able to brighten someone's day. Tulane's community service program has given me a platform and opportunity to do that on a weekly basis.  This week I had the opportunity to write to three seniors Evelyn, Dorothy, and Delma - who are currently living in a senior home in Los Gatos, California.      Due to Covid-19, many of the elderly have been fortunately protected from getting the virus by avoiding outside contact; however, with that protection it has also caused isolation. In these unfortunate times, I wanted to be able to put a smile on their face and let them know they are not alone. I understand that not being able to see love ones can be hard.  I have personally experienced that because I have not been able to spend time with my grandmother. Learning about Evelyn, Dorothy, and Delma I realized that we share many things in common such as our love for flowers and animals. I can't wait to hear back from them as well as continu