I just found out that I got the job at Novartis! After multiple interviews, phone calls, emails, and resume editing; I have a job. Novartis is a global drug company that develops drugs and runs clinical trials to make sure the drug is safe and effective for its therapeutic purpose. The site I will be working at is in Cambridge. This is the most competitive co-op position for pharmacy students and I am extremely lucky to have the chance to work in the local site. There was also a position available in New Jersey. I will be assisting a clinical trial leader in the process of developing, testing, and producing a new drug. I will help write protocols and amendments to drugs that are in various stages of their clinical trials. The salary is also very enticing. I am extremely excited to begin this new out of class experience.

Thanksgiving break is also coming up very fast. I get a five day vacation before finals to rest my mind. Finals are just two weeks after Thanksgiving, so I will have to start studying right after the break. As for now I am going to enjoy the rest of my weekend. Have a good night.

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As the semester slowly reaches its end, the spring semester is getting closer with co-op. I had an interview with Novartis in Cambridge today, and have a follow-up phone interview tomorrow. I am very excited to have the opportunity to work at one of the most renowned pharmaceutical companies in the world. This company works in drug development and specifically focuses on clinical trials. I would assist a clinical trial leader and be very actively involved with all her duties. This is one of the most sought after pharmacy co-ops, so I know it is very competitive. I also have an interview with their company for the New Jersey site.

In other news, I am thoroughly enjoying my classes. I like pharmacology the most because it involves various disease states and the drugs that treat them. I am learning about the various mechanisms of how they work in the body and also the symptoms and side effects they produce. Thanksgiving is also coming up, and I am excited to spend it with my family. After Thanksgiving, I have nine days left of classes until finals begin. This shows how fast this semester has moved so far.

This past Saturday I volunteered at the open house for students. If you were in attendance and want to ask me a question about school, Boston, or co-op; feel free to send me an email at labak.n@neu.edu, or ask me on this site. Have a good night!

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