by Andréa Wakim
Early morning rounding,
Stressful days working,
Rigorous nights studying,
Often faced with the questions,
How is studying going?
Any tips for excelling?
My advice to you is this:
Fall in love.
Fall in love with your free time.
Fall in love with your hobbies.
Fall in love with brief silence.
Fall in love with your happiness.
When there is something you love,
You will make the time for it.
When there is something you love,
You will look forward to it.
When there is something you love,
You will be motivated.
When facing any challenge,
Remember what you love.
Return to what you love.
Do this,
And I promise you,
You will succeed,
Because you are rooted
In love.
Andréa Wakim is a medical student in the class of 2021 at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. She is pursuing a career in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and enjoys traveling, yoga, and stand-up comedy.