How Academic Path Increased My Intellectual Vitality and Curiosity

I became familiar towards the unfamiliar as I continued to sparkle my ever-growing curiosity and intellectual vitality, in this essay I want share how my academic path teaches me the art of using my own weakness to my advantage. How it increased the complexity of my brain as I exposed myself into two freshly new environments. These personal experience led me through the mental, emotional, social and spiritual caves of my brain and brightened the vision towards my personal story, destiny and purpose. 

So why do I want to study medicine? Becoming a physician is more than a dream to me, it’s a calling. I would be honoured to be a part of this reputed university through QuARMS as it will not only provide an accelerated guarantee of an MD degree but guide me to build the ‘future me’ I constantly dream of. I find myself hoping that this future can come to me quick enough to be able to treat patients just like the doctors treated my grandmother’s colon cancer. Simultaneously, I can stand on my own feet at a faster pace and have a recognition to be able to work in different parts of the world without any limitations, as the credibility of Queen’s is resolute. If offered a placement into this prestigious program, I will have a wonderful opportunity to start from a broad spectrum of multi-dimensional skills through my 2 years of undergrad. Since I won’t be losing time preparing for a traditional medical route, I can dedicate ample time to more goals. I can focus on strengthening my life skills and experiences to aid me in the long run. I can engage in courses that will provide me an exploration route to enrichen my global perspectives. It will allow me to strengthen my memorization-based thinking but also construct an analytical-based mind. I am aiming to become a doctor, one who has a wider knowledge database and a broader vision of the world.

Spending the last 11 years in a cosmopolitan desert with constant exposure to a kaleidoscope of nationalities, it has constructed my strong social skills. It enhanced my people-person persona and shaped me into a versatile team-worker; essentials for thriving in medicine. I am a girl talked about for her communication skills. I believe that having the right communication is impactful and powerful. Full commitment and sincerity is an inbuilt quality of mine. I am empathetic and compassionate, allowing me to form harmonious communication links; which is key to build a relationship between a doctor and patient. Persistence and perseverance are my companions. I always strive to become better and never halt at any point of life. I refuse to sift my potential and thoughts through filters of life, as I shouldn’t be dreaming about changing the world if I don’t have the confidence to let my ideas out. I learn from struggles and recover fast from hardships, as I only accept moving forward and not stumbling backwards. Along with these personality traits, my deep interest in science from a tender young age shaped me into an investigative learner. It never allows boredom to strike because the world of science is full of undiscovered wonders and unlimited possibilities, which every doctor should envision for discovering and achieving.

Ever since my parents uprooted my family from Toronto and replanted us in Dubai, I made a commitment to build myself and gain independence in this unknown habitat. I started involving myself in every opportunity that came up and I whole-heartedly dedicated myself towards each event. In specific, these 2 events majorly allowed me to blossom into an independent and mature individual and allowed me to discover more about myself. When I first entered Senses, it was a delight from the very first minute. It marked a peak of my growth in mind, beliefs and heart. I built a loving relationship with the children and educated myself in so many different aspects. It enabled me to view and understand myself as an individual. I got to truly and beautifully meet ‘me’ through my very own eyes. My work experience in Bangladesh was another delight. Although I had done other doctor shadowing jobs, I chose this in specific because it played a huge role in my development in just 20 hours. It widened my perspective to a level never reached. I had the opportunity of entering the surgical ward. From a spinal surgery to a C-section, I was exposed to the complexity and awe-struck functionality of the medical profession. It solidified my trust in my future dream, enabling me to accurately vision my calling and carefully carve the perfect future path to walk on. The worries and doubts in my heart tamed. I went out to explore and came back with treasures labelled experience and independency.