Shannon Chang
BEING A medical student has been the most challenging but thrilling and fulfilling experience of my life. Each academic year was unique, and I adjusted my approaches based on my objectives. Throughout my time at the university, I remained goal-oriented to graduate with an honours degree.
The most astonishing part of my experience was my transition from being a nonchalant high-school graduate to an all-rounded, compassionate being. Patient interactions and rotating through the different hospitals have helped me to blossom my appreciation for life. I entered medical school in 2016 with no idea about how I would be able to pay the tuition fee annually. I am now about to graduate, which is a testament of perseverance, patience, and determination.
Nonetheless, I was still able to maintain my mental well-being with the support of my family. Additionally, I have learned that asking for assistance is not a sign of weakness. Organisation is essential to decrease the risk of being flustered by the amount of information, and there is no clear-cut approach to medical school.
I am proud of the trials I faced, reflecting on my journey as I move towards the end of one chapter to the beginning of the next.