The Loading Dose

So two and a half months have passed since the Pharmacology program began, and I am appreciating New Orleans (and Tulane) more than I ever had during my undergraduate life. I guess I'd probably describe it as a loading dose. Perhaps more than I expected, the program took off and hasn't looked back. I've experienced incredibly intelligent and interesting people come together with similar goals of advancing medicine become incredibly friendly and tight-knit. It sounds just like New Orleans to me: different stories coming together to make a unique tune.

The habitat for humanity build that I was a part of this month was New Orleans East just north of the 9th ward. Our group, some extra volunteers, and the owner of the house worked all day to finish her insulation, yard, and painting. I found it so profound to work in the area hardest hit by hurricane Katrina alongside people new to the city and natives alike. Though I've only been here for four years, it was a great experience to continue to rebuild this city for those that deserve it most.

Since this should be for fun for me to write and for you to read, I've decided to include a song with each month's blog post (why not). This one comes from the Wild Magnolias (because a large group of us saw them at Tipitina's earlier this month).

I figured that including the song "New Suit" would be fitting, as my Tulane experience shifts gears (rather drastically) from undergrad to graduate life. I'm very excited to see what this next year holds, and I can honestly say that I've already had life-changing experiences and interactions through this program.