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Jun 26, 2018 Conversation Student Life EXPLO Pre-College + Career

Meet Raven from Illinois

Raven is preparing to enter the 12th grade and hopes to pursue an undergraduate degree that will lead to medical school. No matter what the future holds, she knows that she's passionate about social justice and strives to live a life in support of the causes she believes in.

Marie-Simone Kadurira

Raven is preparing to enter the 12th grade and hopes to pursue an undergraduate degree that will lead to medical school. No matter what the future holds, she knows that she's passionate about social justice and strives to live a life in support of the causes she believes in.

If I were to think of challenges I may not face in the future, the one thing that comes to mind is the fact that I will have the liberty to do what I want as opposed to being forced to do certain things. I am currently taking online classes because my passions lie in rock climbing and training with my dog and that has been a challenge because often times in school, academia seems to take precedence. Things like math and english aren't really my thing — but I also understand there is an importance in gaining the knowledge required for one to succeed in the world.

I really hope in the future more people are concerned with climate change, with the wellbeing of the animals we share this planet with, and most importantly I hope everyone is respected equally. I am growing up in an age where there is an increased importance on the human rights of those who previously were ignored, but I still find myself wondering if the future really holds as much as it sets out to. 

For now, I am just trying to figure out what major to take that would prepare me best for medical school. I want to be a trauma surgeon. I am most excited to finish 12th grade and enter the world and explore the real goings-on out there. I am a very hands on learner and I am hoping to build upon my independence in the world in order to enact social change once I graduate high school.

 

 

Marie-Simone Kadurira