Mercy (Ojetunde) Oke

What a year😲!

Grateful for 2024 🙏. God is so good 🙏. From January to December, let’s go😀.
JANUARY: I bought my first car 🤓. I started the Spring semester with many uncertainties, but God came through.
FEBRUARY: I gave my first seminar presentation, a poster, and an oral presentation on my research at the 2024 Translational Cancer Center Consortium (TRCCC) annual meeting hosted by the University of Pittsburgh.
MARCH: I was selected to attend the 2024 NCI-funded workshop on “Big Data Training for Cancer Research” (BigCARE) at UC Irvine. In addition, I received a travel award to support my attendance at the workshop in July.
- I got some #funds approved by the HSC Office of Research and Graduate Education for my Experiential learning in the Summer at UC Irvine.
-During the heat of the semester, I got diagnosed with a periodontal issue due to a shift with one of my front teeth, and I had to start treatment as soon as I can so I don’t lose my front tooth😂😂. The financial implication stressed me out, but I am grateful for the gift of men. All glory to God🙏.
APRIL: I got some #funds approved by the HSC Office of Research and Graduate Education for my Experiential learning in the Summer at UC Irvine. I got #approved for the Stitzel Emergency Funds by the Office of Graduate Education and Life Page to settle part of my dental bills.
MAY: I completed my #coursework and performed excellently, maintaining a #CGPA of 4.0/4.0. Despite the challenges in the semester, God saw me through.
JUNE: I completed my dental treatment with a positive feedback from my Periodontist. She was impressed at how well I maintained a good oral hygiene. I was also happy with the #result of the treatment.
JULY: I traveled to California for the Big Care workshop. It was also an #opportunity to network with people.
AUGUST: I moved to a new apartment, and my fiance (now my husband) pulled a surprise #proposal party for me on the 31st of August.
SEPTEMBER: A year was added to my years. Got on a collaborative research🤓.
OCTOBER: I passed my #candidacy exam.
NOVEMBER: Safe international travels.
DECEMBER: I got #married to the love of my life. Thanks to my 1k+ #followers🎉.
#grateful