February

As usual, February went by super fast and with it came Mardi Gras. Though it was a ton of fun, the weeks leading up to our break were packed, hectic, and swamped, making our much needed break even sweeter. Those busy weeks were full of back to back exams in Cell Control, Med Pharm, Principles, and a challenging Cardiobiology presentation for my group. Despite all this, in the end I enjoyed learning about neuropharmacology this block and about new research through the paper we presented. With the first part of the months busy nature, I did not have very much time for volunteering until later in the month. This month, I was finally able to visit the KIPP primary school again and realized how much I missed it. For me, the wholesome experience of going to KIPP begins with the bus ride there. Though I take the city bus, the other passengers and their conversations make me feel like I’m riding the yellow school bus the way I did back in grade school. It takes me back in time and getting off at the bus stop by the school completes the illusion of being a kid again. This time at KIPP, our adventures consisted of sorting the lost and found, finding coats for students who needed them, organizing forms for parents, battling the copy machine, and more. It was a great way to dedicate my free time to such a great school and I look forward to going back soon.