This update is well overdue. My last post was about my entrance into UMHS, pretty much the day before classes begun. The first few days of classes went well. I took Cell Biology, Ethics, Behavioral Sciences, and Epidemiology. That schedule wasn't too bad, because it gave me enough time to focus on my Davenport courses as well. I was so excited to start school at UMHS, but it really hit me hard when I had my second white coat ceremony. I thought to myself "Wow, I'm really starting over again". Not only that, but my parents weren't there to support me. As happy as I wanted to be, I couldn't. Seeing fresh faces at the ceremony only reminded me of my past encounter with MUA and the journey that I started with a set of new people. Sometimes, things happen for a reason. At least, that's what I kept telling myself. I was trying to apply a Band-Aid to the open wounds that I had. My biggest supporters that I wanted to be there, could only watch from a screen miles away. It would have been nice to hug and kiss my family after walking across that stage. It would have also been nice to pose for a picture with the dean, while my mother tried to fit in as many images as possible. It's the little details that are most memorable, and that is what I needed on that day. In the end, I managed to pull it together because I knew that I was there for a purpose and I made me a stronger person. I was also able to meet wonderful people along the way. People who I could eventually call family soon.
AuthorHello! My name is Aprylle Thompson and I am a medical student at the University of Medicine and Health Sciences in St. Kitts. I started this blog to document the journey throughout my medical career. I hope to inspire at least one person with my blog. Then, I have fulfilled my task. Enjoy! |