Jordon Coward's Pharmacology Experience

Welcome back!!!.... For the last time. We've finally arrived to the finish line of our Masters program and what a bitter sweet end it is. The month of April has been filled with research presentations and the cellular mechanisms module. Our last test was two days ago and when I clicked "submit" for the last time I thought back on this unbelievable journey. I couldn't be more thankful for the amazing faculty and staff in the Pharmacology department that made my experience incredible. As I'm typing I'm currently thinking of what kind of cocktail to make for our scheduled "Zoom Happy hour" today. The current global pandemic hasn't put a damper on our ability to have fun.  Self-isolation has really become the new normal. Meetings and conference calls on Zoom have been ingrained into my new routines. I really am intrigued to see how the world will operate when we slowly phase back into a new brand of "normal". A part of my new normal

Hey! Welcome back! March has been has been one hectic month. We've all been aware of COVID-19 but I don't believe we were prepared for what followed, America especially. I never thought I would be in the middle of a pandemic but here we are. The viral crisis is dominating headlines and altering every facet of life as we know it. Social distancing has been the phrase of the hour, requiring everyone to self quarantine at home to avoid close contact with others to contain the spread of the virus. I never realized how much I touched my face until I wasn't allowed. The pharmacology program and professors have been amazing with the seamless transition amidst the worldwide panic. A number of my friends have told me of their programs and the difficulty to maintain normality. We're now on the home stretch to completing the program. One more test in Cellular control and a number of presentations and our time is coming to a bitter sweet end. I recall saying how fast time ha