47k to go to college? Screw that. Why the hell would I put myself in debt just so I can help others in the future? These were genuine thoughts in my head when I was deciding whether to go to UCLA pre-med or a cheap Taiwanese college for business management. Obviously, I chose to come to UCLA. It sounds simple to get a degree and become a doctor, but I know there is a long journey ahead of me, and I am willing to face it. Bring it on.After living in Taiwan for twelve years, I have seen people suffer from earthquakes and typhoon which were broadcasted on the news. However, there were never enough doctors willing to help for charity. At first, I didn’t really care, because typhoons hit Taiwan like how my parents used to hit me. They strike a lot. However, it wasn’t until my grandparent’s house was washed away by typhoon Katrina, which hit Taiwan in August. My grandparents were safe, yet they were homeless and no one seemed to care to give a helping hand to anyone. After experiencing and witnessing my family members suffer, I want to be a doctor who is kind and sympathetic to everyone, regardless of their age, gender and race. I will give out a helping hand whenever someone needs it, because I know how it feels to live in fear of losing family members. I was born to because I was born in a family that does charity, and I have been part of service clubs throughout my high school years. I enjoy cleaning up beaches. I enjoy teaching orphans English. I like hearing stories from senior citizens bored at their asylum. I have been helping people all my life, and I have been receiving help from others. God meant to place me in such a charitable family so that I can practice my strengths and spread the love. I believe with my will and determination, I will become a doctor because I have to, need to, love to, and born to.
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