Cumulative community service hours: 8.5 hours
It has certainly been a wild couple of months since I last posted! Christmas break was warmly welcomed both for my mental health and for my bank account (I worked the whole time). This semester has proven a challenge thus far with tackling several electives in addition to our already heavy course load. There are multiple intimidating presentations in my near future, yikes, but the material we are learning is super interesting! I now know that I love reproductive hormones and am curious about the effects of menopause and the pathophysiology of a number of uterine conditions. Maybe becoming an OB/GYN is in my future? I had my first and only medical school interview at Tulane on January 9th. I dare say it went well however I have not heard anything and will literally be devastated if I get rejected. I should find out soon... in the meantime Sharelle, Priyanka and I have picked up a new hobby: boxing. It's difficult and I look like a fool, but I don't think I've ever gotten such a good work out in my life!
In terms of volunteering, we are still at it with KIPP. Last session, Priyanka, Rebecca, and I spent organizing a closet or two as well as keeping the school bookstore in tip top condition. Priyanka and I have also started to spend more time at St. Anna's. We love it especially since we get hands on time with the kids and it's enjoyable seeing what they're learning academically.
I wanted to make sure I posted a picture of the memorial outside of St. Anna's. It's heartbreaking, there's a massive list of names for all those who lost their lives in the 7th ward. The primary causes of death are gun related, providing almost palpable evidence of how our city truly is struggling to survive in the face of violence.
