Originally from New York, I spent my childhood in Israel. I then moved to Florida – a foreign land where I did not understand the language spoken around me. As time passed, I learned to orient and communicate with my classmates in a way they could understand me. I progressively grew educated in the English language with the aid of tutors, successfully taking about a year.
Following the years of my academic experiences, I encountered other people who emigrated to the U.S. and assisted those students going through similar experiences as I by translating what they wished to convey. Moving to the U.S. illuminated my ability to help others, an ability that advanced as I progressed into my adolescent years by engaging in community service. My goal
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That same feeling of excitement and fear I had felt when I first moved to Florida surfaced when I attended a full-time dual enrollment program at Florida International University (FIU). It was particularly the fear of the unknown and unexpected that intimidated me. However, I enjoyed being surrounded by a college campus due to the rigorous level of academics, respect, and maturity around me. Additionally, I enrolled in sciences courses in FIU such as chemistry and chemistry lab, where my passion for science soared. I then knew that I have a true potential in attending medical school and becoming a surgeon in the future. Throughout my junior year in high school, I encountered several opportunities to work towards both my academic and personal goals of helping others. I attended the Nova Southeastern University Achieve in Medicine program, which is designed for students interested in pursuing a career in the health professions. While in this program, I collaborated with doctors who help improve health in developing countries. For example, one project helped countries have access to optical examinations using 3D printed eye testing tools, which requires knowledge of all areas of STEM. My time there demonstrated to me the need of immersing students in STEM education to successfully take part in the medical