med school :)
So I think this is the end of me stressing over medical school applications! I have decided to remember these very important facts :). One- God is in control of my future which means it has already been decided! Two- God can make the 'impossible' possible!!! Three- Where they doesn't seem to be hope that is where I need to place my trust in Christ. So the purpose of this is to reinforce the fact that the perfect medical school has been picked out for me and that the more I go through this process the closer I am to discovering where that is! My mom reminded me today that I can't get myself into medical school. I haven't gotten myself this far- why would I start believing in myself now??? I know that the only reason I have succeeded in school with grades, mcat, life, etc. is because I have placed my life in Christ's hands. And in turn he has blessed me with so much more than I could ever imagine. Example? Well for starters- I am definitely going to medical school next year. That is something that I have dreamt of since I was like four years old. It's all that's ever consumed me, driven me, inspired this passion in me. God knows so much about me it's amazing. He created me to love and make him happy and I know that my life doesn't make any sense without him. So for this I am giving up on worrying about where I'm going to interview, or if a medical school will like my essay, or if my letters of recommendation will be able to overcome the 4% chance I have of getting into medical school. All of that is just numbers, statistics, logic. All of that is thrown out when I realize that my future really is in God's hands!!! How exciting! For once I have gained a hold of the joy I entered the application process with! i'm not expecting anything except to come out and be able to say I grew closer to Christ. See I don't deserve to be where I am this summer- I don't deserve to be one of four externs or to have been given the opportunity to follow the number one ENT doctor in the world at Hopkins. I'm no where near being qualified or bright enough for either of these internships- and even if I were I'd still need a way to break through and get them. That's why it's so evident that Christ is working in my life. He opened these doors and I know that he did it for so many reasons. I"ve met so many incredibly beautiful people this summer- and by beautiful I mean their hearts. Laura, Nancy and Jing have become sisters to me. They are all so caring, compassionate and sweet. I don't know what my texas time would have been without them!!! And the girls back at Hopkins that were in my suite- jackie, laurie, and divya were so much fun! They reminded me that medical school is going to be a blast if you team up and make it a fun experience. I mean I've never laughed so much while being tortured in a class. And even further this summer has reminded me of who I am- pretty simply a nerd in an academic world that loves Christ. medicine is a huge part of my life- it means the world to me. but it isn't a part of my life unless God is directing that part you know? It's like medicine is what makes me content and 'julie' yet God has written that all into my heart. He has shaped me and molded me in so many ways. I am not the same Julie I was a year ago! And I am not the same Julie I was four months ago. I am beginning to see that life is too short not to have purpose. Life is too short not to be able to wake up everyday and know that I am doing exactly what God wants for me that moment, that day. I am so excited about my senior year. I have no idea what it's going to be like but I know it's going to be such an exciting adventure. And let's face it- in one year from today I'll be entering medical school!!! So I'm in for a wonderful time in the meantime while I figure out what state and what school that will be. For those of you who don't know USF is my only Florida school and I'd say there is a 20% chance I'll end up staying in Florida. If I get in to a better school it's goodbye Florida and hello......????
Hm for those of who you want to make a prediction as to where I'll end up PLEASE do so! It'd be fun to see who wins even before the interview season begins. So far I have applied to the following schools.
1. USF
2. Harvard
3. Hopkins
4. Baylor
5. Univevrsity of Alabama
6. Emory
7. Vanderbilt
8. UT-Houston
9. UT-Galveston
10. UT-San Antonio
11. USC- altho I haven't gotten their secondary yet
12. Wake Forest
Hmm my prediction right now is UT-Houston but that would all change if God opened up the door for an interview at Hopkins :). What do yall think? Keep in mind i love the south and the warm weather, but that i couldn't pass up an amazing school! Thanks to those who do- I'd love to see :). Think if you are right how fun it'd be ;).
Hm for those of who you want to make a prediction as to where I'll end up PLEASE do so! It'd be fun to see who wins even before the interview season begins. So far I have applied to the following schools.
1. USF
2. Harvard
3. Hopkins
4. Baylor
5. Univevrsity of Alabama
6. Emory
7. Vanderbilt
8. UT-Houston
9. UT-Galveston
10. UT-San Antonio
11. USC- altho I haven't gotten their secondary yet
12. Wake Forest
Hmm my prediction right now is UT-Houston but that would all change if God opened up the door for an interview at Hopkins :). What do yall think? Keep in mind i love the south and the warm weather, but that i couldn't pass up an amazing school! Thanks to those who do- I'd love to see :). Think if you are right how fun it'd be ;).