Vermont

Written by Elizabeth Carson ’18
The first guest to arrive was an elderly man with a cane. He was by himself, and he arrived 45 minutes early. He entered the chapel downstairs, where my fellow singers and I were doing some last-minute polishing of our performance for the annual Convocation of Thanks at the University of Vermont College of Medicine. My classmate, Vic, jumped out of rehearsal mode to welcome the man. She took the elevator upstairs with him and, after helping him find a seat, she returned to where we were singing with a changed look on her face. “That man’s wife was a donor,” she said. “I don’t think I realized how emotional this might be.”

Written by Eric Schmidt ’18
Being a part of the University of Vermont College of Medicine Running Team has had a profound impact on my first year of medical school. Too often, medical students get sucked up in their studies, and it is pretty easy to lose your sense of self, your passion for hobbies you once loved, and your connection with the community around you. The running team has shown me just how easy and important it is to stay involved and connected. From my first week at the Student Interest Group Fair, I instantly fell in love with the running team.