I also volunteered as a pre-medical observer and shadowed a few physicians to learn more about the clinical setting. These experiences strengthened my desire to be in the forefront of providing care for patients and I took a step forward towards my goal, by enrolling in the Doctor of Medicine program at the Ross University School of Medicine. I was enjoying my time learning about the different aspects of the human body; but very soon I lost a close family member which left me devastated. I was far away from my family, filled with grief and unable to focus on my education; I left college early because of this tragedy and it took me some time to overcome this