It was in 2006, when I was in third year college, that I actually thought of entering med school. However, there were too many setbacks so my plans of going to med school took a backseat. But that didn't stop me.
Four years of med school was one heck of a journey. The word difficult is an understatement. I've experienced ups and downs but either way, I'm still thankful for it because it helped me to push myself to do greater things. Despite many difficulties, I kept going because I know that this is what I wanted to do. It also helped that I met great friends along the way because they helped me see fun in what we do and they manage to set my perspective right.
That being said, this is for my parents, family, and friends. Thank you so much for believing in me and for always being around to support me be it personally or virtually. For the negatrons and those who said I cannot do it, thank you for giving me an extra challenge because it motivated me to work harder to reach this goal.
Just as a viral Facebook post says, I also want to acknowledge all students who took the removals, failed exams, lost motivation to continue studying, got ostracized for defying the norms and those who felt physically and emotionally exhausted to the point of quitting. I was there and I know exactly how you feel. Hindi kayo bobo, hindi kayo tanga. Meron kayong natatagong galing pero hindi nyo pa siguro alam kung ano yun. Kung gusto nyo ang ginagawa nyo, kakayanin nyo rin 'to. Hindi man ngayon ibigay, pero makakarating rin kayo sa araw na pinakahihintay nyo, ang araw ng inyong pagtatapos.
Med student KC, now signing off.
Kristine Anne O. Cervales, RN, MD
San Beda College of Medicine
Batch 2013
