October



Another month in New Orleans has passed, and I’ve come to love my time at Tulane and in Mid-City. As fall approaches, the weather has cooled down and I’ve gotten more opportunities to explore the city and its different neighborhoods. While the Infectious Diseases unit proved challenging due to the plethora of drugs we had to learn, I enjoyed being able to identify antibiotics I have previously been prescribed and learning more about them. After the ANS and Physiology unit, I learned that I will be needing a more in-depth understanding of anatomy and physiology in the future.


This month, I had the opportunity to volunteer at Backyard Barbecue fundraiser for the Crescent City Farmer’s Market at Central City BBQ. I spent most of my Sunday morning helping set-up tents, tables, and general organization for the event. As volunteers were invited to attend the actual event that afternoon, I decided to step out of my comfort zone and check it out on my own. While I got to try different foods from the New Orleans restaurant scene, I ended up bumping into two women who had volunteered with me during set-up that morning. To my surprise, we ended up talking until the end of the event, and I learned about their experiences living all over the southern United States, travels to Kashmir, and their opinions on locally sourced food in New Orleans. They even invited me to their friend’s 95th birthday party the following weekend! Overcoming my previous anxiety of attending an event alone ended up being an amazing experience, as I met people I wouldn’t have otherwise been able to interact with.
Lastly, I have continued volunteering at KIPP Learning Academy weekly with two classmates, and have had more opportunities to help out with organization around the building. Recently, we have helped distribute school supplies to classrooms, and put up bulletin boards. I look forward to more volunteer experiences in the second half of this semester, and strive to continue working hard in the classroom as well!
October Volunteer Hours: 11.5
Total Volunteer Hours: 16

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