Med Student Ditches Debt: Embraces Frugality and Takes Two-Year Hiatus
Considering the future, I grappled with a significant dilemma: the thought of burdening my family financially felt heavy on my heart. Unlike many aspiring medical students who carry the weight of six-figure debt, I craved an alternative path—one that wouldn’t jeopardize my family’s stability. What if there was a way to pursue my dreams without incurring an insurmountable financial burden?
When I set my sights on Ukraine for medical school, a window of opportunity opened. Unlike many institutions elsewhere, I wouldn't need…