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February is different down here. Usually February is the coldest month as Boston temperature’s average in the single digits for the month. Oh, also there’s no Mardi Gras. The parades were an absurd amount of fun and the fact the entire city comes together for them enhances the experience. Outside of Mardi Gras, my February has been spent mostly hitting the books. The MCAT, NBME Shelf exam and my thesis due date approach quickly.
As a break from the continuous studying and lab work I volunteered with Soul Nola once again. This time we planted trees in Mid-City. I enjoy working with the organization because the work they do is so obviously important. New Orleans is the most deforested city in the United States and with the constant flooding it is in desperate need of some trees.

February Hours: 4 Hours
Total 28 Hours



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