Coming into the final day of MedEx was bittersweet. I can not even begin to express my gratitude for this program and the people behind it. It has given me opportunities that I could have never imagined were possible. Through each lecture and each experience, I learned more about myself and what I love. Before MedEx, I was stressed about college and my life choices. I didn't know what to expect or even what to do. However, I have now applied to my dream colleges with a declared major and a plan. I have not only become more confident going into college, but I have also become more confident as a person. Each day of MedEx I got a little bit more confident to walk in as myself. Those around me made me feel safe and accepted. I found people who accepted my personality and nourished it. I have never felt as truly safe around my peers as a did when I was around my fellow tier mates. The relationships I built over the past four weeks are ones that I hope to preserve. The people I met here are some of the most passionate, caring, and bright people I have seen. Every day we spent together, they blew me away with their dedication not only to healthcare but also to each other. I knew that no matter what happened, or even what might happen, every single one of my tier mates would/will be there to listen and support me. As I watched all of tier I walk across the stage at graduation, I felt proud to say that I was part of them. I was proud to call every single one of them a friend. And I was proud to see just how far we all have come. I hope that my peers know that I will be here to support them and I look forward to the memories we will continue to create throughout our lives because I know that we will. We will continue to get together and build upon the relationships we created here. As Al says, "The summer may end, but the relationship doesn't." So I end this post like I end all of my other posts. I can't wait for Tier II. I give Tier I 5 out of 5 stars.
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