Well class, sadly, I am nearing the end of my time in Malawi. I remember touching down in Malawi in September of last year and thinking June would be a lifetime away. This has ended up being the case, but not in the way I expected. All of the memories I have made and relationships I have formed make it seem like it has been years! However, at the same time, it feels like it was just yesterday I arrived in this world that at first seemed so foreign to me. Now these people and communities have become some of my closest friends, and, as they would consider it here: my family.
While goodbyes are always sad, I intend to come back. I hope that the network I have formed, along with the deep understanding I have gained, will allow me to be an effective leader in future initiatives in the country. This has been such a unique experience for me to not only see what life is like for these communities, but also immerse myself into the education and healthcare spaces as well. I am really excited to see how this experience shapes my future plans.
The next chapter in my life is medical school. As someone who wants to be a medical doctor, I am currently preparing my application to submit in June of this year. The application process takes nearly a year from submission to acceptance, so it won’t be until Fall of 2026 that I start medical school.
