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Service Hours: 6, cumulative: 6 ; Po-Boy Festival

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  This past weekend I volunteered at the Po-Boy festival with Jacey and Faisal! We were working the merchandise stand and selling t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, and posters. One aspect I really enjoyed about this opportunity was being able to interact with a multitude of different people. I love the community feeling often expressed in New Orleans and it was wonderful to be submerged within the culture. It is also incredible to see people from all walks of life joining together to celebrate a beloved sandwhich and a perfect chance to contribute back to the city I call home.  Class curriculum is going well! I do not have a huge interest in the cardiovascular system but it is central to medicine and absolutely essential to know! While it may not be my favorite subject to learn about, it has challenged me to think in new ways and I am learning information I will use for the rest of my life. As I am able to connect it all, it has become more rewarding and I enjoy and appreciate the CV system
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Service Hours: 0

 While I have not begun volunteering yet, I am scheduled for an event later in October! During my undergrad at Loyola, I frequently volunteered at Second Harvest Food Bank and plan to attend some events soon. New Orleans is a fun and beautiful city but it is important to remember there are a large number of people in need of food and other resources here. They have different options such as food storing and packing, which mainly entails unloading boxes and organizing supplies, as well as shifts in the kitchen where you help to prep the meals for others in need. I also volunteered through a practicum with a psychology clinic last year and found it to be incredibly rewarding.  I have enjoyed the curriculum so far and have been very inspired by many of the lectures. I have learned from all of the lectures and hope that I can retain all that I am learning! I am excited to learn more about the diseases involved with antimicrobials as I struggled a bit with learning the medications first. I
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