How is MS1?
For those who know, MS1 is the first year of medical school. After being accepted to Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM) as a non-traditional student, I attended MS1 on the island of Dominica, West Indies. Post-hurricane relocation is to Barbados, where they have permanently situated now. MS1 was quite a challenge, not only in terms of academics, but adjusting to a new environment. For those who know me, I am born and raised in New Jersey. I have never really left the country or the state, for that matter, unless it was for vacation. Moving to a new country, which is not like the United States of America was definitely difficult. Nonetheless, with the support of my cousin, who at the time was in his last semester of the accelerated program was there (he was the one who encouraged me to apply and start when he was still on the island), I was able to adjust better. Assimilating to a new culture was enhanced through the rich transition I had via the help of my stron...