… I didn’t. The very thought of disappointing my mother would make my stomach wrench. After pulling many strings and working my butt off, I finally got back into UCF. Here, I’ve maintained stellar grades, an internship, research, and of course working 40+ hours each week.
I pushed myself because I quickly realized that this entire collegiate journey is far greater than my own personal goals – this isn’t for me. My mother would always say, “When you become a doctor, I will become one too”.
Here I stand, 5 years after she has overdrawn her account, as a graduate of the University of Central Florida. I will always be mindful of the importance of helping others, especially those who were not given the opportunities I was afforded. I started this journey in hopes of becoming a medical doctor and that is just what I will be. Brother this is only the beginning. We all have a story!