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My dream came true – I went back to school

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As an 11-year-old girl sitting in bed, begging my doctors to let me go to school for one more day, I never would have imagined that I would be blessed to matriculate so triumphantly.

That was the age I was diagnosed with cancer. Isolated in my room, the only thing I wanted to do was to go back to school. I dreamed of being there again, and woke up crying because it wasn’t real. Now that I have officially completed school, I’m grateful that my dreams did in fact come true.

During matric, there were times when adapting to new routines, managing time effectively, the heavy workload, and facing the pressure of high expectations felt overwhelming. During these moments, all I wanted was not to go to school. However, the memory of my 11-year-old self crying as she longed for her friends, teachers, and learning never failed to bring it into perspective. It was then that I realised how blessed I was to be in matric.

The overwhelming fatigue and anxiety was hard, but I forced myself to push harder, and I will forever be grateful that I did. I know that the fact that I’m alive to be able to achieve my goals is a blessing, and I’m grateful for that every day.

My experience led me to find my purpose, which is to help people through love of biology and the sciences.

I’m nervous and excited to begin my new journey in the medical-research field, and I hope that I can give back to others the way they gave to me.

  • Hannah achieved seven distinctions, and was among the top 1% in biology.
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