This last month of the program has been quite enjoyable.
With classes coming to an end, everyone is gearing up for the summer and their
future. A highlight of this month was the “elevator talks” in our environmental
signaling course, where each person was given three minutes to discuss an
important topic that impacted the environment. I chose to speak on golf courses
and their impact on nitrogen runoff. Other interesting talks included lead
contamination in popular chocolate brands, the impact of rising sea
temperatures on food poisoning from oysters and alteration of sex determination
in sea turtle hatchlings. Due to the lighter coursework this month, I was able
to volunteer a lot with Habitat for Humanity. I worked a couple days with
fellow classmates, where we worked on the sub-flooring of houses and blocking
between joists to make the house more stable. The other day was similar work,
where we installed rat runs and w-framing to reinforce the roof of another
house. I really enjoyed the program. Not only did I learn a ton about
pharmacology, but also became a more well-rounded individual. This program has
definitely prepared me well for medical school, and I cannot wait to see what
the future holds.
Community Service Hours this Month: 24
Total Community Service Hours: 32
