This summer, I attended the NSLC medical program and it exceeded my expectations. What I loved about it was the people I met and the experience of getting first hand knowledge on a career in medicine that I knew I wanted to pursue. This program is great for people who are interested in the medical field and it was helpful to for me to see surgeons, veterinarians, practitioners, nurses and even public health administrators. They really left an impact on me because they were such great people who loved what they did for a living, and just talking to them made me realize that I could be as great as them and leave an impact on someone someday. I was able to see various career paths in different perspectives, which was inspiring to me. Another aspect that I loved was the diversity of the people who attended the program. I met people from all over the world, and it was exciting to meet new people. I also learned about myself and what it takes for me to be a leader. Their leadership conferences allowed me to know more about my personality and think about my strengths and weaknesses. There were so many aspects of the trip that I enjoyed. I am so glad that I was given this opportunity.

This summer I'm going to be able to attend a prestigious program that allows me to experience what it's like to be a doctor. It's been a dream of mine to become a surgeon, and with this program I get the opportunity to be in the same mindset as doctors. I also get to learn more about what it takes to have the same level of leadership and skills to become one. Being able to get a glimpse of what your future might be like is a wonderful thing to experience. I can gain a lot of perspective on what I want to do with my life by attending this program. This lets me be able to determine what path I'm going to take. I'm certain medicine is the right career path for me and this program lets me have that opportunity.

I was born with a condition that led me to have many surgeries that had a long and painful recovery process each time. Looking back at the process of each surgery, I can remember all the effects it had on me; each of them made me stronger mentally and physically. I knew the importance to grow from each experience and to educate myself on how to recover faster, increase my health, and even learn more about the medicines I was taking. This is my passion because being a doctor lets you be able to help people in a way most people can't.