Hi all!
It still doesn't feel real yet, but a few weeks ago, I was offered an unconditional place for Medicine at my top choice University. Words cannot even describe how I am feeling right now. Knowing that I will become the first ever Doctor in my family is a very proud feeling.
If you asked the 16 year old me what I wanted to do with my life, I would not have had the answer. 10 years on and I know exactly where I want to be. I am a strong believer that everything in life happens for a reason. For me, having anorexia was a very dark time but through my recovery, I realised that I wanted to one day be on the other side of the consultation table, helping others. So I am grateful in a strange way, that my eating disorder has led me to here.
I will have just turned 27 by the time I start University, which will make me 31, almost 32 when I graduate and start working as a junior doctor. Yes I must admit I am little nervous about settling in to University and making friends, but if other people can do it then why can't I? So many times I have compared myself to other people my age, seeing my friends all settled down with their jobs made me feel very behind, but life is definitely not a straightforward timeline. I have been inspired by so many other mature students, and I hope to be able to inspire anyone who is reading this right now - I do believe it is never too late to change your career path and go for what you want in life. You are your only limit.
I am by no means a naturally clever person. I have had to study very hard; college exams, medical school entrance exams and interview preparation but I have got through it with hard work, support and determination. I am aware that the next 5 years will be no easy ride, moving to a new city and having to juggle my studies, hobbies and a long distance relationship, but I am willing to give this my absolute all. I have never wanted anything so much in my life and I now have that self-belief which I lacked all those years ago.
I feel so very blessed and grateful for this opportunity and I am ready for the next chapter of my life. I look forward to sharing my journey through medical school and beyond!
Love,
Stephanie x
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