I chose this quote because when my family decided to move to the United States, I had to change my program of study. From pursuing a BS in Human Biology to becoming a doctor, I enrolled in nursing, even though that wasn’t my dream job. This transition was challenging as I had to adjust to a new culture and cope with the stress of meeting high expectations from my previous academic background. This part of my journey reflects the difficulties of adapting to new environments and struggling to meet expectations. In the medical field, it is important to recognize and assist those who are experiencing comparable difficulties in order to make them feel important and in control. When developing more inclusive and compassionate healthcare practices, it is critical to acknowledge the variety of experiences and backgrounds that people bring to the table. We must acknowledge and value the intricacies that people face when managing changes in their personal lives and establish a setting that empowers all individuals to flourish. -Nichole Jazmine Mendoza