was really hard. My friends thought I was out of my mind. For five years I used to get up at 2.30am to walk my dog, then drive for two and a half hours to campus.
I would sit in my car and study, then have eight hours of lectures and drive home. I spent all my student grants on fuel and textbooks.
My mum was supporting me because you’re not allowed to work when you’re at medical school. There were days where I had to choose between a packet of crisps and a cup of tea because I couldn’t afford both.
But I got through it feeling lucky to be there because I’d wanted to do this for such a long time. The people were amazing and despite everyone being much younger than me I made incredible friendships.We saw things that people never see.
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