California: 

Southern California: 

Los Angeles

-Beverly Hills

-Westwood

-Santa Monica

-West LA

-Mid City

-Sherman Oaks

-Studio City 

-Downtown

Nevada:

Las Vegas 

Mexico:

Cabo San Lucus

Mazatlan

Canada:

Vancouver

Washington:

Seattle

Missouri:

-St. Louis

Israel

Poland

Other than these places I haven't really traveled. I don't even know very much about Northern California other than the obvious stereotypes of speech (ie. "hella" "hecka").  I've experienced the most culture shock in St. Louis-- more so than leaving the country. 

I'm applying for Summer Research Programs, because that's what every good biologist does- gets experience in their field of focus to diversify their knowledge and make them a better candidate to the competitive world of Medical School.

I am applying to Duke University (Durham, North Carolina), University of Texas (Austin, Texas) Morehouse (Atlanta, Georgia), and New York University (New York, New York). 

While I'm already nervous about coming out of my comfort zone to participate in seminars and conferences, I'm also going to be immersing myself in a new culture for eight to ten weeks. Don't get me wrong, I am really excited and if I get accepted I have no idea how I will choose, but its a crazy feeling to think that I will be living in North Carolina, or Texas for two whole months! I expect the environment to be so different from Santa Barbara or Beverly Hills..

Nonetheless, I am extremely excited and anticipating hearing back from the four universities! 

Wish me luck!