Big move to the Big Easy

As the semester is wrapping up, I find myself reminiscing on my time spent in New Orleans so far. We are currently on the Brain and Behavior block of the semester having just finished up the reproductive and endocrine system. The material continues to challenge us and we have reached a point where studying has been effectively streamlined and incorporated into our daily routine. Academia and volunteering aside, I plan on supplementing my education with research next semester and will look forward to contribute to scientific development. I was able to involve myself in a number of volunteering opportunities this month, one of which included the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's Uncork the Cork event. Although set up was seemed a bit of a drag, catering with my friends was a real treat. Speaking of, Thanksgiving break in Dallas was pretty fun considering the weather changes. While there, I was able to truly exemplify the spirit of Thanksgiving by volunteering at my local Habitat for

I was watching one of my favorite Disney animated movies Ratatouille, a story of an ambitious rat that took French fine dining by storm. After pausing to work some of my own magic in the kitchen (it was pasta don't worry) I continued watching, amused by a rat's penchant for the finer ingredients. I got to the climax and smashed. that. replay. button.  Anton Ego got a taste of humility and I guess a little bit of that 1947 Chateau Cheval Blanc.  But even memorable was Anton's climactic speech where he elaborates on the premise of the movie "anyone can cook". "The only time we risk something is in the pursuit and defense of the new"; words that I feel have becoming increasingly relevant to my experiences here in New Orleans. I'm amazed at what we all have accomplished in the past few weeks. From volunteering at Habitat for Humanity, Sweet Potato Festival, among others to competing in IM games, it seems as though this year's clas