The Basics and Pharmacy Life
My name is Valerie Nolt. I am originally from a very small town called Manheim in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. My parents, Dale and Karen, currently reside there with my older sister, Melanie. I graduated from Manheim Central High School in 2010 then pursued a college degree at the University of Pittsburgh. This spring I obtained my Bachelors of Pharmaceutical Sciences, but I will be continuing my studies as a P3 in the School of Pharmacy this upcoming fall. I am employed as a pharmacy intern at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic (WPIC). My main areas of interest include diabetic care, pediatrics, and global health. I previously worked under Dr. Scott Drab at University Diabetes Care Associates in Jeannette, Pennsylvania to learn about comprehensive diabetes care. I am under the mentorship of Dr. Denise Howrie-Schiff for the Area of Concentration of study in Pediatrics. I have vast experience with cultural awareness and sensitivity to customs through previous international travel to: Austria, Bermuda, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hungary, Italy, and Sweden. However, this opportunity through American Pharmacists Association - Academy of Student Pharmacists, International Pharmaceutical Students' Federation Student Exchange Program will be my first international experience relating directly to pharmacy. This will be my first time abroad where I am traveling by myself, therefore I am looking forward to sharing each day with my friends, family, and other readers through this blog. I hope you enjoy!
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Other Fun Things
Outside of pharmacy school, I have several other interests that consume my free time. I was a cheerleader for eleven years and therefore occasionally enjoy doing some gymnastics or dancing. I also was on the track and field team in high school as a long distance runner originally but transitioned to a sprinter and pole vaulter. Nowadays I spend some time running around the streets and parks of Pittsburgh. I love doing adventurous and outdoorsy things such as skiing, ice-skating, sky diving (in Prague), swimming, and the like. As an undergrad, I was involved in Kappa Delta National Sorority which provided me with some of my fondest college memories. Since I am such a nerd I do read quite a bit when I do not have to focus on studying quite as much. Currently I am working on The Fault In Our Stars by John Green as recommended by my roommate. I did purchase 3 books that are set in Turkey to take along on my trip, I'll most likely mention them in my blogging. Since I was born I have been raised a Pittsburgh fan: Steelers, Pirates, Penguins, and Panthers. I will watch most sports a few of my favorites being football, hockey, soccer, and tennis. Lastly, I appreciate every moment I get to spend with my amazing roommates, incredible friends, and loving family.
"I haven't been everywhere, but it's on my list."
-Susan Sontag
-Susan Sontag