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Hmm. Both my chemistry professor and my biology professor have within the past day or so referred me to a very interesting article/application. It would seem that UAB has a pretty upstanding HIV research program, and one aspect of this is their yearly jaunts to Zambia for study/local healthcare/improving the lives of the impoverished. They accept undergrads, particularly interested premeds, paying for all of the airfare, offering room and such, as well as a $1000 monthly stipend. Of course, though I would be getting some credit, I would also have to put some of my classes on hold, as I'd be leaving for Zambia in mid-July and staying for about a year. But at the same time, this is the direction I've always wanted my life to go, and I technically already have sophomore standing. Of course, I might go through GuildWars/internet/frienship withdrawal for a while, and there's no denying that living conditions will be far from what I'm used to, and probably a little dangerous. But it's a fantastic opportunity, and after I talk to my various advisors and the scholarship people, I'm going to apply. So, hopefully, if everything works out, this time next year I will be in Zambia helping to research HIV and helping to administer healthcare to the people suffering.
My God. When did we grow up?
My God. When did we grow up?