It's been such a long while since I've written a post but I have been so busy. I am also so so happy.
Following the undesirable outcome of my Caribbean medical school application and Masters applications, I went back to the drawing board. I cried a few times and asked myself if I really wanted to continue putting myself through this torture. The pill of rejection is not an easy pill to swallow after all. After much contemplation, I decided to continue. My goal is to become a doctor and NOTHING will stop me.
I wrote to each school and asked why my application was rejected. Ross University gave me the most in depth reply and told me to retake all grades lower than a C. I spoke to UMDNJ (now Rutgers) and they pretty much told me the same thing. Now I felt scared. Where in the world will I find the money to take these courses all over again on my own? As a non-matriculated student, I have to pay out of pocket. I thought about how bad I wanted to be a doctor and made it happen. Remember, where there is a will, there is a way.
I registered for Organic Chemistry and Physics in the fall semester. I had to take these classes in the evening since I am working full time. I paid in full and could not wait for the semester to start. Low and behold I was dealt a blow. The school dropped me from the classes because I did not have my immunization records on file. Can you believe it? I rushed to send the records but it was too late. I had to go on the waiting list for the evening course and register for the morning courses. In the end, I got into the evening class for Physics but had to take the Orgo in the morning. I now had to beg and plead with my job not to fire me so that I can take this morning class. Lucky for me they compromised. I just had to take a pay cut now (keep in mind I just purchased a new car in order to get to school and work on time SMH). Mountains of headaches on this journey I tell you.
Anyways, after all was said and done--studying, sacrifice of sleep, stress, broke, tears, etc.--I am pleased to share with you all that I passed both classes. A grade of "B" in Physics and "B-" in Orgo. You just don't know how much hope this has given me. It also made me realize even more that when you believe, you can achieve. I will be taking Orgo II in the Spring along with Anatomy and Physiology. I know I will pass and I aim to get an A in both courses now that I have definitely figured out my way.
Stay tuned...
