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March was pretty much full of service and studying for the MCAT. Obvioulsy I preferred the volunteering over the time I spent with flash cards. 

I volunteered at top taco fest which was great. I spent time at the ticket gate, checking people in and handing out wrist bands. Top Taco was a great event, we got to try so many tacos from a variety of vendors. Another volunteering event I did was working with Youth Leadership NOLA (YLC). YLC hosts events every Wednesday. I worked a vendor spot an event called Wednesdays at the square.

MCAT is taking up most off my other time. I’m currently reviewing Organic Chemistry and boy is that fun. Interesting fact, S-thalidomide is teratogenic, and R-thalidomide is therapeutic (indicated for leprosy). It’s super cool how changing the stereochemistry of a molecule can completely change it’s chemical outlook.

March Hours:
12
Total:
38

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