Aside from medicine, I have a deep passion for soccer. I grew up playing soccer with my friends in the streets of Lebanon where regardless of one’s religion, socioeconomic status, or education level everyone has one thing in common: their passion for soccer. As a junior in high school, I developed a proposal to my school board with the purpose of establishing a team at our school and playing organized tournaments with other local schools. Through this sport, I learned the essence of teamwork and collaboration. Being the captain of the soccer team highlighted the importance of effective communication and positive vibes between the whole team. My self-esteem increased as I developed my listening skills and became a leader everyone can confidently rely on. …show more content…
My clinical experiences, extracurricular activities, and working hard during my years in college to attain an excellent grade point average reflects my passion and abilities to succeed in medical school. As well as the skills that I acquired during the past years will help me improve and excel in the medical