Class of 2022
Kyle Duke
Austin Foster
Charlotte Leblang
Ross Lordo
Class of 2021
Dory Askins
Connor Brunson
Keiko Cooley
Mason Jackson
Class of 2020
Megan Angermayer
Carrie Bailes
Leanne Brechtel
Hope Conrad
Alexis del Vecchio
Brantley Dick
Scott Farley
Irina Geiculescu
Alex Hartman
Zegilor Laney
Julia Moss
Josh Schammel
Raychel Simpson
Teodora Stoikov
Anna Tarasidis
Class of 2019
Michael Alexander
Caitlin Li
Ben Snyder
Class of 2018
Alyssa Adkins
Tee Griscom
Stephen Hudson
Eleasa Hulon
Hannah Kline
Andrew Lee
Noah Smith
Crystal Sosa
Jeremiah White
Jessica Williams
Class of 2017
Carly Atwood
Laura Cook
Ben DeMarco
Rachel Nelson
Megan Epperson
Rachel Heidt
Tori Seigler
Class of 2016
Shea Ray
Matt Eisenstat
Eric Fulmer
Geevan George
Maglin Halsey
Jennifer Reinovsky
Kyle Townsend
What’s in store for you as a medical student? I think it’s a question many of our readers ask as students interested in a future at USC School of Medicine Greenville. I’m sure you all are, as I was, excited to learn all those cool science things, receive your first stethoscope (mine is raspberry pink!), get into scrubs for anatomy lab, and even climb into the back of an ambulance truck for the first time.
I think most students who graduate high school and proceed to college or a career get excited about the opportunity for independence — a home away from parents, the freedom to eat Easy Mac whenever they want, no more curfews. I went through college with similar thinking; I didn’t need much assistance from my parents (except help paying the bills). I had the support of my friends and teammates if I needed it, and I was usually content. I looked forward to medical school, thinking my life would continue this way, just in a new location. I looked forward to being a medical student, independent, starting a new chapter in my adult life.
Now as a 23 year old, I’d like to say that I’m an independent lady, but it’s just not so. Maybe some of my fellow students are stronger; maybe some of you are, too. But dependence is not a bad thing. When I struggle and lose myself in a panic of self-doubt, I have awesome friends at school who reassure me that I’m not going to fail. I have amazing professors and staff who tell me that I’m “golden” and will make it through the next exam alive. And, in addition to Greenville being beautiful, I am home. My parents have helped me balance my life through this semester — free meals, oven repair, car maintenance, a Saturday evening dinner and a reassuring hug. I rely on many to help me, and I’m not just getting by, I’m succeeding! Where would I be without all of these people?
Maybe you’re rolling your eyes thinking, “Well, of course, I know I need friends and family, I’m not a loner.” But even I struggled with this my first semester. I thought I had everything figured out and could accomplish it all on my own. It shocked and upset me that I needed so much help. I’d like to help prevent this feeling in you, future students. Type A personality students, hard workers and achievers, you will need some help to get through real life not just medical school. With that support, you will do amazing things! So, get ready, but be excited, for the changes that medical school brings!
I was born in Erie, Pennsylvania, but have lived in Greenville for the past 13 years. I graduated with a degree in Biochemistry in May 2013 at Virginia Tech, where I swam for the varsity team. My pursuit of a career in medicine began with my interest in biochemistry and physiology. I really enjoy reaching out to my community and interacting with people. I am excited to begin my medical career and make an impact at USC School of Medicine Greenville, where I can become a well-rounded, compassionate and successful physician, improving the lives of my patients.
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