I came on stage right out of kindergarten and said, “When I grow up I want to be a teacher because it’s easy.” Looking back, I can laugh at my naivety because every job has its own particular set of difficulties. I don’t want to study medicine because I often envy this profession. When I was growing up, my mother went to school, first undergrad and then medical school. After becoming familiar with the demands and competition of higher education, she felt compelled to emphasize the value of dedicating my time to school (Pasquini, 2021). My grandmother’s ladder accident inspired me to pursue a career as a medical assistant. My mom cried and asked me to help with two simple tasks: get a blanket and call 911. I couldn’t answer because I was paralyzed with fear and hesitation. This attitude may seem justified, but I’m actually my own harshest critic, guilty of being powerless. As I sat in the waiting room of the hospital, I swore to myself that I would never be a bystander again. With this encounter, my view of the medical industry began to change from envious to intriguing. continue…