I have always felt as if there is some sort of void in my life. What is missing you might ask? Well it is not a loving, supportive family. It is not friends who care deeply about me. It is not material goods. It is more than that. It is that indescribable feeling of connection, of being so present in the moment that you feel as if you truly belong in the world. It is a feeling of overwhelming emotion and ecstasy to the point where you almost feel as if you are living in some other universe where every person is on the same page as you. It was not until my second day of religion class that I learned I was not the only person who experienced these feelings. These intense feelings of being connected to something greater than the material world in which we live always grew stronger when engaging in activities I am passionate about: medicine, love, surgery, and helping people who need it. It was my recent realization of this conclusion that yet again solidified my career goals. Love, medicine, and healing others are the most important aspects of a successful surgical career. My expectations for my future are high, but I am confident that my strong passions will take me where I so long to go.

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