Pharmacology ePortfolio

 October flew by in the blink of an eye! It was nice to be able to transition back into in person classes. The benefits of being in such a small classroom is being able to easily make new friendships and make memorable experiences. I moved to New Orleans not knowing one person and I felt a little homesick in the beginning. This month has certainly strengthened a lot of new friendships for me and has made me feel like I now have a place in New Orleans. One fun activity we did was go to the Krew A Boo parade, it was my first parade in New Orleans and I had a great time. It's been a pleasure to get to know my classmates and I would like to get to know more of my classmates as the semester continues.  This month consisted of the learning about the neuromuscular physiology and the cardiovascular system/autonomic never system. In my spare time I enjoy exercising, lifting weights in particular. I found enjoyment in learning about neuromuscular physiology because it gave me a scope of...

Having come to New Orleans from New York City, hurricane season was not something I was used to hearing about or preparing for. When my classmates, professors, and the news began talking about the upcoming hurricane, I was not sure how to prepare or make a final decision on whether I should stay or go home to NYC. After deliberating with my parents, I decided to stay, not knowing what was to come. When winds continued to increase and I lost power, that was when the stress and anxiety began to settle in. Being without power or water was not something I have experienced before and it made me realize how much I take those conveniences for granted. Most importantly, the hurricane taught me the importance of surrounding myself with caring and helpful people. Natural disasters are difficult to deal with, however, they bring people together in unique ways. The day before the hurricane I befriended my neighbor who had also just moved in. She ended up helping me in ways I will be forever gratef...