LESSONS FROM 2020 MADISON HILLSTEAD ‘16 Academy
Despite 2020 being an absolute rollercoaster for everyone, I have learned two very essential lessons.
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Nothing in life worth anything is easy.
This year I was honoured to be accepted into Veterinary Medicine at the University of Calgary. In February 2020, while walking alone outside at 3:00 am in a snowstorm to check on patients, I asked myself, "Are all these hours I put into studying, volunteering, and potentially losing a toe to frostbite worth pursuing this career path?" Being where I am today, the answer to that question is 'yes'. Even though my program now is significantly more demanding and complex, I am enjoying it even on the toughest of days. However, I also try to make sure that my drive and passion don't come at the expense of spending time with those I love. Education, patients, and cases will always be present in my life, but family and friends will unfortunately not be.
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2021 ASCENT MAGAZINE | RUNDLE COLLEGE SOCIETY ALUMNI
