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March

March Service Hours: 4 hours

Total Service Hours: 15 hours


Hey y'all! I can't tell if this month felt long or short but it was definitely full! March started off with a well-deserved break and MARDI GRAS!!! I'm happy that I got to experience all the fun and chaos of the Mardi Gras parades. It was truly an experience.  Not long after spring break, we took the NBME Customized Shelf exam, which was challenging but manageable. Now many of us are preparing for and taking the MCAT and working on what we need to apply for medical school this upcoming cycle. Now that the Shelf is done, we have more free time, so I'm planning to finish strong and prepare my med school apps for 2020. 

Unfortunately, I did not get to volunteer as much as I wanted to this month, but I did get to spend some time at KIPP. The kids are preparing to take LEAP (Louisana's Educational Assessment Program) exams and we were able to help a teacher re-arrange her classroom accordingly. We also were able to get a laptop cart organized and test ready. As small as the tasks may seem, we're always reassured that our help is appreciated and that it really does make a difference, and that makes the time we spend there even better! 

I can't believe it's almost over. We have 2 more exams for our cell control class and I have some presentations to do, and then it's all done. Time is really flying by and I'm even more motivated to keep pushing myself towards my dreams! 

Well bye, until next time!!! 


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