As some of you may know, I have just started my semester of studying abroad with DIS Copenhagen! Before I talk to you more about that, I would love to share with you some aspects of my summer. Today, I will be focusing on the genetic counseling aspects of my summer. As I have mentioned … Continue reading A Summer Reflection: All Things Genetic Counseling
This morning I have the wonderful opportunity to attend the annual meeting of the Ohio Valley's chapter of the Huntington's Disease Society of America. Originally, I went as part of an assignment for my genetic counseling summer experience, but it turned into so much more than that. The social worker who I was in contact … Continue reading Huntington’s and the CAG Repeats
I have spent my last week in Cincinnati attending a genetic counseling summer experience at Cincinnati Children's Hospital and let me tell you, I have learned so much. I have learned a lot about genetic counseling, don't get me wrong, but I have learned so much about living on my own and being independent. Never … Continue reading Cincinnati, Where the River Winds
So this week I signed up to be a volunteer at Camp Boggy Creek in Florida for a week over the summer (thanks Genetic Counseling Discord for the opportunity. Basically, this camp provides the opportunity for people with various medical conditions to enjoy a week at camp. They organize their summer in weeks according to … Continue reading What is Sickle Cell Anemia?
Through My Eyes 