That's A Wrap.

Wow. Today is the last day of MedEx, and boy is this a sappy day. We started the morning off with Brenda Timms, who asked us for our feedback about the program. Obviously, we had nothing but good to say. We told her how much we appreciated everything scheduled for us such as meeting with the Dean of Admissions to the Med School, going to CVT training, and presenting in front of doctors. Every moment in MedEx was a time well spent. On the first day, I wrote about me knowing that this would be a life changing experience. I was not wrong. Then, we handed in our brown coats that we all grew to love and our badges and then headed to the hospital cafeteria for our final lunch together.

After lunch we headed to Menchies to celebrate Michael's birthday. For my MedEx family, Menchies is the place to be to celebrate birthdays! We all talked, laughed, and even had a few sad moments. But it was amazing.

After Menchies we headed over to Hopes house to get ready for graduation. It was so very kind of her to open her house to us. We got ready while I also did many peoples makeup... I even got to do Christine's. Next stop: Furman for graduation.

At this point in my blog, I'm balling my eyes out. Although this was a very proud moment in all of our lives, I was ridiculously sad to leave everyone. I grew such a tremendous bond and connection with every single person in my tier, and to leave them was very hard. I honestly did not think I would become that close to that many people. However, I was wrong. I have never felt this close, open, and connected to a group of people in my entire life. I find it remarkable that I can feel so comfortable in front of a group of people within a month. Being the only person from Dorman, I was scared to not know anyone. They changed my fear on the very first day. I honestly cannot put the love that I have for these people into words. They are all so thoughtful, caring, loving, and remarkable people. I am so thankful that I got the opportunity to meet them. I truly consider them my family, and I wouldn't ask for anyone else. These people will forever be in my heart.

Secondly, MedEx has given me an opportunity of a lifetime. Through MedEx, I gained an experience through simulations, lectures, presentations, and tours. I have never experienced something this astonishing. It opened my eyes to an entire field of healthcare that I never even considered. MedEx helped me to understand my passions, along with eliminating the careers that I am not so interested in. We listened to a wide spectrum of employees from all different areas of healthcare, and for the first time, I received the opportunity to rule out careers in healthcare and begin to understand the kind of job in healthcare that I want. Each and every speaker brought something new to the table. Who knew that that many careers existed! Compared to the first day, I have learned so much about myself, my peers, and the healthcare field. Because of MedEx, I am CPR certified. Because of MedEx, I am able to identify suicidal thoughts or actions. Because of MedEx, I have found my passions. Because of MedEx, I gained a family.

Our lovely interns made my MedEx Experience such a wonderful one. They are so full with love and kindness, and I'm very glad that I was able to have them to guide me. Harrison and Christine's invested so much time and effort into us. I know that they will do great things in life no matter which path they decide to take. I wish them both nothing but the best in their future. I genuinely love and appreciate them.

Lastly, I would love to thank Mr. Squire for giving not only myself, but many other students an opportunity of a life time. This program opened my eyes, and shaped me. It led me to understand and appreciate. So, uncle Al, I thank you with all my heart. It was an amazing month. I will always be thankful.

It is not a program, it's a relationship.