April Service Hours: 5 Spring Semester Service Hours: 24 Cumulative 2018-2019 Service Hours: 52
Greetings,
At last it is time to say goodbye. I have spent a lot of energy this month on enjoying the moment, exercising, and figuring out my next place to live/ financial aid for medical school. Having said that, I was happy to also be able to finish strong in all of my courses and continue to apply full effort till the end (though this is not to say it wasn't difficult at the very end). One of my favorite things I was able to do this month was the elevator talk for environmental signaling. The environment is a topic I am personally very passionate about, and so it was fun to be able to share some of what I have learned outside the classroom thus-far in life. My topic was the Carbon Conundrum and Money in Politics. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to everyone else's talks as well, which taught me about new and exciting topics. Due to the lessened course load, I was able to spend more time appreciating the friendships I have formed and learning without getting overly stressed. Tiki Tolteca was an especially fun event, where many of the different masters and PhD students were all coming together having a good time. I was able to find a place uptown to live and work out my summer plans before the next big stretch. Having completed this program, I am especially thankful for the many wonderful teachers we had as well as many good times shared. The biggest disappointment this month was that a family vacation I could not skip fell on the same weekend as the Pharmacology crawfish boil. However, it was really great to see my siblings again. I was also able to run the Crescent City Classic this month, which is one of my favorite runs. During the race, the love and beauty which surrounds this city really comes out in full force. While I was running and the whole city was cheering me on, I felt an enormous surge of energy to continue, to not give up. The people of the city gave me the energy to finish strong. I felt an enormous parallel to my continued journey to becoming a doctor. The journey is long and difficult. I only got this far because of all the people who have helped me get here and rooted for me to not give up. I know the toughest part has yet to begin, but I know that I can do it now because of all the amazing people who are rooting for me to continue on. To all those who have helped me thus far and all those who will in the future, thank you. Your love and generosity does not go unnoticed and makes a real difference.
For volunteering, I have continued to go to Children's Hospital regularly. I feel like I keep getting glimpses into how patient interactions can transpire as a doctor. Some patients are not in a great space, others are okay, but every now and then a truly magical experience occurs. I had a couple of these this month, where it was clear the kid wasn't having a great time. But, jamming out got us all to focus on something else and shift the energy in the room. Then the parents started crying and I started crying. The catharsis we experienced was uplifting. It gave me so much motivation to continue doing what I am doing. It is these types of experiences which I feel are reminders of why we put ourselves through the hard work and the sacrifice. Ultimately, we are working towards helping others and making the world a better place for us all. I can think of no better motivating force in life.
Much love,
Trey
Greetings,
At last it is time to say goodbye. I have spent a lot of energy this month on enjoying the moment, exercising, and figuring out my next place to live/ financial aid for medical school. Having said that, I was happy to also be able to finish strong in all of my courses and continue to apply full effort till the end (though this is not to say it wasn't difficult at the very end). One of my favorite things I was able to do this month was the elevator talk for environmental signaling. The environment is a topic I am personally very passionate about, and so it was fun to be able to share some of what I have learned outside the classroom thus-far in life. My topic was the Carbon Conundrum and Money in Politics. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to everyone else's talks as well, which taught me about new and exciting topics. Due to the lessened course load, I was able to spend more time appreciating the friendships I have formed and learning without getting overly stressed. Tiki Tolteca was an especially fun event, where many of the different masters and PhD students were all coming together having a good time. I was able to find a place uptown to live and work out my summer plans before the next big stretch. Having completed this program, I am especially thankful for the many wonderful teachers we had as well as many good times shared. The biggest disappointment this month was that a family vacation I could not skip fell on the same weekend as the Pharmacology crawfish boil. However, it was really great to see my siblings again. I was also able to run the Crescent City Classic this month, which is one of my favorite runs. During the race, the love and beauty which surrounds this city really comes out in full force. While I was running and the whole city was cheering me on, I felt an enormous surge of energy to continue, to not give up. The people of the city gave me the energy to finish strong. I felt an enormous parallel to my continued journey to becoming a doctor. The journey is long and difficult. I only got this far because of all the people who have helped me get here and rooted for me to not give up. I know the toughest part has yet to begin, but I know that I can do it now because of all the amazing people who are rooting for me to continue on. To all those who have helped me thus far and all those who will in the future, thank you. Your love and generosity does not go unnoticed and makes a real difference.
For volunteering, I have continued to go to Children's Hospital regularly. I feel like I keep getting glimpses into how patient interactions can transpire as a doctor. Some patients are not in a great space, others are okay, but every now and then a truly magical experience occurs. I had a couple of these this month, where it was clear the kid wasn't having a great time. But, jamming out got us all to focus on something else and shift the energy in the room. Then the parents started crying and I started crying. The catharsis we experienced was uplifting. It gave me so much motivation to continue doing what I am doing. It is these types of experiences which I feel are reminders of why we put ourselves through the hard work and the sacrifice. Ultimately, we are working towards helping others and making the world a better place for us all. I can think of no better motivating force in life.
Much love,
Trey
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