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I’d like to conclude my stint as class blogger with some parting words of wisdom from my classmates to the incoming MSIH Class of 2018 as they patiently await the beginning of their next adventure. We sat around the bonfire one night during our last month of class and compiled a First Year Bucket List to pass down. It is our wish (and expectation) that you will create your own unique experience over the next year, and that surely you won’t need any help from us in figuring that out. These suggestions are more a reflection on our year and the things that made it especially rich. Dear first years, “Keep your classmates close.” “NAJEEB 4 EVA” (you’ll figure that one out in due time) “Take time to learn everyone’s story. This school attracts many incredible people.” “Be inclusive.” “Have Shabbat meals together for the first month, even if it’s just hummus and pita.” “Relax, travel as much as you can, and take it as it comes.” “Loosen up.” “Take time to be involved (volunteer, school activi...

Diligent students A few shots of our first year to prove that we actually did study and sometimes even enjoyed it! Just look at all those beautiful smiles. Plus a few lessons for the incoming class…  At left, Dani multitasking at the climbing gym on a chilly day. Lessons: Pack some warm clothes and always have a study buddy on hand to assist with your [unconventional] learning needs. Max leading a cell bio review session. Lesson: Carry a colorful array of whiteboard markers at all times. Alex and Joy W. perform a dialogue in Hebrew class. Lesson: This may look daunting to you first years, because it is. But it always helps to have a friend nearby to whisper the right words in your ear.  Joy and Josh debate Reva and Kristie in Global Health Class. Lesson: Always look interested if you are sitting in the front row.  Amit and Alex assist Prof. Clay Davis in a demonstration of the Holliday Junction. Lesson: Sometimes it’s difficult to distinguish recombination from a maypole ...