“If I had to describe the experiences I’ve had inside and outside the lectures and labs in one word, it would be memorable. I’ve learned an incredible amount in just one short week—from how medicine works in our bodies to the anatomy of various body systems. I can confidently say that this program is going to be unforgettable,” Addison says.
“My course, ‘Contagion: Infectious Diseases and Agents,’ has already been full of exciting hands-on labs, new discoveries, and growth,” Laila says.
The workshop began with a full-group meeting and free write exercise: “two five-minute sections to write anything we wanted, whether it was the same word over and over again or a detailed story.”
Although check-in day was a little awkward since no one knew anyone, Francis says he was able to quickly find friends, especially with his knowledge of Mandarin.
David says that his first week was “very rigorous and stress-inducing, but that does not distract from the enjoyment of achievement that it left me with after its completion.”