My Introduction, Background, and Plans Going Forward
Seven years after barely graduating high school, I was at community college in 2014, uncertain about my life's direction. Initially, I struggled through general education classes. Still, I persevered, and little did I know that my journey was just beginning. To make ends meet, I started working at a bar in Old City, sharing stories from my past while serving tables and pouring Belgian beers. One day, a patron became captivated by my tales and handed me his business card, saying, "When you get your life together, give me a call." Two and a half years later, I mustered the courage to email him, and he helped me secure an interview at Penn Medicine. Reflecting on my choices, I realized I had been running away from my potential and had given up on myself and my dreams. It was then that I found the courage to return to school. Surpassing my expectations, I excelled academically, earning the remaining 40 credits and achieving more than I ever thought possible. I discovered th