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. I graduated with my Bachelors of Pharmaceutical Sciences in 2014, but I am continuing my studies on rotations as a P4 in the School of Pharmacy throughout this year. My pharmacy internship throughout school was at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic (WPIC) of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). 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, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hungary, Italy, Sweden, and Turkey. During my last pharmacy-related experience abroad I found blogging to be an outlet that allowed me to contemplate how my daily experiences were relevant to my education. I am looking forward to picking up where I left off with a new journey to share each day with my friends, family, and other readers through this new blog. I hope you enjoy!
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A Little Bit More
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 whatever city I am currently living in. 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. I recently just finished reading Some Things You Keep: Letting go. Holding on. Growing up. by my wonderful and talented cousin JJ Landis (you can check out the book here). Since I was born I have been raised a Pittsburgh fan: Steelers, Pirates, Penguins, and Panthers. I will watch most sports with a few of my favorites being football, hockey, soccer, and tennis. Lastly, I appreciate every moment I get to spend with my incredible friends, loving family, and amazing people I meet along the way.
"Once the travel bug bites there is no known antidote, and I know that I shall be happily infected until the end of my life."
- Michael Palin
- Michael Palin