FIRST TO FINISH

In December 2022, Yasmin Abdella made CYC history by becoming the first Fellow to graduate with a Bachelor's degree - one semester early! Here's what the recent Tar Heel grad had to say about her journey and what's next...

MY PATH

I chose Neuroscience as major because I am planning on applying to medical school to become a physician in the near future. This major allowed me to combine my interest and passion for the field of neuroscience while also fulfilling the prerequisites required for medical school admission I believe that a major such as neuroscience gave me a more well-rounded form of education throughout my college career

OVERCOMING OBSTACLES

What motives me to persist through challenges and school in order to accomplish my goals would be the fact that I know that once I do get to where I want to in life, the reward will far outweigh the challenges I have experienced Therefore, I constantly remind myself of the type of doctor I want to be, what kind of doctor I want to be for my patients, and the communities I want to help in the future. Thinking of all of these ways I will be able to reach and help people helps me to focus on the larger picture and not focus too much on the setbacks I experience sometimes.

WHAT CYC MEANS TO ME

CYC has helped me immensely by just always being my support system not only in high school but especially throughout college. One thing I appreciate about CYC is that their unwavering support is not just limited to one category. For example, I was always provided with the resources I needed to excel not just in academics but also my professional life, my career path, personal things in general and just so much more I believe that having this type of support system is so important for students throughout high school and college, so I always feel lucky for being apart of CYC.

NEXT STEPS

I am preparing to apply to medical school!