Cumulative community service hours: 4.5 hours
Having graduated from Tulane two years ago, I am enjoying being back in the academic arena. As a New Orleans transplant living in New York and Ohio throughout much of my formative years, it has been exciting getting reacquainted with the community and city I consider home.
The Pharmacology Master's program at Tulane is challenging but fascinating. I honestly believe I'm my happiest when running around with a million things to do, trying to tackle new scientific curriculum... so it's safe to say I found the right program. So far we've taken two exams and completed a number of class presentations. I don't think I've ever studied this hard in my life but the time and effort is definitely paying off. When time permits, I continue to maintain two part-time jobs. I may, however, have to bid a temporary adieu to the lifestyle of barista and urgent care medical assistant as this program moves forward.
On September 27th, I participated in my first volunteer opportunity at KIPP Leadership Primary, a charter school in the Marigny neighborhood of New Orleans. I joined two fellow students, Priyanka and Rebecca, for our first trip to KIPP. During our two hours there, we helped some of the administrative staff re-organize the library by transporting books from the third to first floor. Throughout this, we had the opportunity to mingle with some of the children (Kindergarteners - 8th graders) while they participated in a slew of activities (dancing, drawing, etc.).
In the weeks to come, I'm looking forward to getting better acquainted with the kids and staff. We hope we will have some more hands-on time with the children but it is rewarding nonetheless knowing we are helping staff so that they can focus on what's most important: education.
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| Rebecca, Priyanka, and Emma (me) in front of KIPP Primary 9/27/19. |
