Blog Post #1

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 This photo is of a couple of army medics tending to an injured solider in a recent war. The picture reminds everyday of the goal I’ve set to become a physician. What’s really motivating about military medics is they risk their lives to help their injured comrades and don’t expect anything in return because giving their brothers’ a better chance of survival is enough.

 I’ve been very fortunate to have a family that loves to travel the world and explore different cultures. One very vivid memory I have during our past trips is when we visited Thailand back in 2006. I got to visit a few villages in the countryside and was astounded by their living conditions. Their houses aren’t the type of houses you’d see in the United States. They were formed using big logs, bamboo, and straw like material. Electricity was received through generators and air conditioning was very rare in that type of area. And yet, all of them were a lot happier than many people I know in the States that have everything you could possibly want.

 Thailand really opened my eyes and made me think of those who are less fortunate when I begin to complain about all the work I have to get done. All these experiences have motivated me to push through school when I feel like giving up because of the stress. My goal is to become a physician because I truly want to care for those that need it around the world.