First Full Day at Work!

Okay so how cool is this! At my school, if you don't already know, instead of going to classes in May, we do May Projects. This usually entails some sort of internship or job shadowing. In my case, I'm working on a research project at Albany Med! I show up every day at 9am and leave at 3pm. I feel so legit I can't even be bored!

I'm trying to use my time wisely... although I guess I'm already slacking off if I'm bogging about it right? Haha okay okay I'll keep this short...

What's my research project you're asking? Well, I'm working on trying to find a connection between exercise and the reduced risk for MCI (mild cognitive impairment). Aka, can running every day stave off dementia and Alzheimer's? If it does, I'm charged with possibly finding out what would make up a good exercise routine for the older individuals at risk.

It's not as interesting as it could be, but it certainly is very productive and relevant! Huzzah!

Anyway I'm off to go work, tehe
(although that basically means read medical journals for a few hours)

UPDATE:

OMG, so I just went to lunch, and WOW do they have the most amazing food ever. I got a hummus, feta, spinach, onion, and tomato wrap... beyond delicious. They had whole turkeys and hams, a grill with vegie burgers, fast food type things, sushi, yogurt/pudding/assorted cold desserts, a salad bar, a made to order sandwich counter, and more! I think my stomach can die happy here, haha. Plus, I get $4 off AND a 20% discount for being a volunteer. My whole lunch cost less than $2! (and that included a wrap, a medium drink and a salad)

I did end up sitting alone in the cafeteria, but all the nice people who work in S Building with me suggested I bring my food back here to socialize with the rest of them. Adults want to talk to me! I feel way too old suddenly :P

Just walking down the hallways and seeing nothing but doctors and med students is threatening enough, but now I'm going to be eating lunch in the "break room" with a group of adult hospital employees! What's next, I'll start getting a pay check? I hope this is what my adult life will be like some day...